After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 347: Trying Every Way to Make You Happy

Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Trying Every Way to Make You Happy

When Ye Li received Xie Yunkai’s call, she had just woken up.

On the other end of the phone, the boy’s voice was hoarse, "Ye Li, is Xiaoxiao in the dormitory?"

Ye Li paused, "Weren’t you two meeting at the library? She left a long time ago."

There was a moment of silence on the other end. "Ye Li, if Xiaoxiao comes back to the dormitory, can you call and let me know?"

Instinctively sensing that something was wrong, Ye Li was about to ask what happened, but the call was already disconnected.

She dialed Lu Xiaoxiao, but the phone rang for a long time.

"Lizi..."

The voice, clearly strained from crying for a long time, belonged to Lu Xiaoxiao, though she tried to sound composed. "I’m outside. Let’s talk later when I come back, okay?"

After hanging up, Ye Li sat on the bed in a daze for a long time.

By the time her two afternoon lectures were finished, it was already six o’clock. She skipped dinner and went straight back to the dormitory.

Lu Xiaoxiao wasn’t there.

Xie Yunkai called several times, saying he had searched everywhere Lu Xiaoxiao might go but couldn’t find her. He pleaded with Ye Li to let him know as soon as Lu Xiaoxiao returned.

It was almost midnight when Lu Xiaoxiao finally came back.

"Lizi..."

She didn’t expect Ye Li to still be awake at such a late hour. With an apologetic expression, tears fell like broken strings of pearls, but she couldn’t utter a single word of apology. "Lizi, we... Xie Yunkai and I... broke up!"

Ye Li’s worst fears came true, and her heart sank bit by bit.

Ever since Qin Chu sent her the photo taken at a bar that he saw on his WeChat moments during the Spring Festival, Ye Li had been worried—worried that this day would come.

Even at the banquet, when she saw Xie Yunkai with Zhong Keke, Ye Li chose to believe in him, to believe that given some time, he would resolve the situation.

But Ye Li didn’t expect her worries would materialize despite everything.

She listened as Lu Xiaoxiao recounted all the joys and sorrows she had shared with Xie Yunkai over the years.

She listened as Lu Xiaoxiao spoke of Xie Yunkai’s dreams and their once-hoped-for future.

She listened as Lu Xiaoxiao described the blankness in her mind when seeing the photo, and the icy composure she maintained when confronting Xie Yunkai.

"Lizi, don’t try to persuade me. I know what I’m doing."

Outside, the night deepened. Lu Xiaoxiao hugged Ye Li briefly before taking her pajamas and entering the bathroom.

The sound of running water was mingled with the soft sobbing of a woman.

Seated at her desk, Ye Li’s eyes were reddening along with her emotions.

Unable to sleep, Ye Li opened her phone and stared blankly at her chat window with Fu Yanci.

It was only after she sent the message that she realized it was already 3:30 a.m. She wanted to retract it, but it was too late.

[Fu Yanci...]

[Ah Li, what’s wrong? Did something happen? Where are you, Ah Li?]

Ye Li had just opened the chat window when, as if unable to wait, Fu Yanci immediately called.

With quick reflexes, Ye Li hung up and replied with a message.

[I’m fine. It’s just... I can’t sleep. Can you keep me company for a bit?]

[Of course!]

She couldn’t even remember what they had talked about. Ye Li wasn’t sure whether she fell asleep before Lu Xiaoxiao finished washing up or after she came out.

When she next opened her eyes, the alarm clock was buzzing loudly, and Lu Xiaoxiao was nowhere to be found in the dormitory.

Getting up, washing up, and grabbing a quick breakfast, Ye Li headed out the door.

As soon as she stepped downstairs, she spotted Xie Yunkai outside the dormitory entrance.

Apparently, he hadn’t slept all night. His bloodshot eyes darkened slightly upon seeing Ye Li alone.

He moved his lips, but in the end said nothing and turned away.

From that day forward, Fanxing Apartment buzzed with activity, akin to the forum on Imperial University’s campus.

"Yanran Lake" was even more heated than ever.

"Did the campus hottie and his girlfriend break up?"

"Yeah, yeah, I heard the campus hottie’s been standing outside Fanxing Apartment for several nights now."

"Could it be that his girlfriend initiated the breakup? If I were his girlfriend, I’d forgive him for anything just for that face..."

"What happened between them exactly? Spill the tea!"

The main parties stayed silent.

The only one who knew the truth was Ye Li, who wasn’t the type to frequent forums.

The commotion lasted for half a month before it was overshadowed by new gossip.

By mid-May, the summer exchange student list was published on the forum homepage.

Seeing that Lu Xiaoxiao’s name wasn’t on the list, Ye Li immediately dialed Xiang Yang’s number.

Before the call connected, Ye Li hung up.

Her eyes skimmed past the first row, which displayed Xie Yunkai’s name. Ye Li understood why.

On one hand, she felt Lu Xiaoxiao was being foolish—such a good opportunity, and yet she gave it up because of Xie Yunkai.

On the other hand, she felt that this was her choice, and she must have weighed it carefully before deciding.

Her emotions swayed back and forth between frustration and acceptance. Even after getting into the car, Ye Li still couldn’t shake her unease.

Her gaze fell on Fu Yanci, whose eyes gleamed with amusement as he frequently glanced her way, and she couldn’t help but snap at him, "Seeing me upset makes you happy, doesn’t it, Fu Yanci?"

"Indeed..."

Fu Yanci nodded, meeting her wide-eyed glare with a smile. "When you’re feeling down, I get the chance to cheer you up. Ah Li, I’m thrilled when opportunities arise for me to prove myself."

?????

This is a thing?

Ye Li stared at him blankly, utterly speechless at his unconventional train of thought.

Shopping and strolling.

Coffee and desserts.

And then a tender, candlelit dinner to top it all off.

Walking out of the restaurant beneath a canopy of stars, Ye Li had to admit, she felt consoled.

"Ah Li, are you free to take a day off tomorrow?"

Speeding toward Imperial University in the Maybach, Fu Yanci glanced at Ye Li and said, "Xiao Bao’s kindergarten is having a parent-child sports day."

Parent-child... sports day?

Ye Li wanted to ask if it was appropriate for them to attend, but instead, she shot back, "Go, we must go!"

The car accelerated sharply, zooming past Imperial University’s gates. When Ye Li looked back, she caught the twinkle of amusement in Fu Yanci’s eyes.

Ye Li: ...

A chaotic night, yet also an utterly delightful one.

As her alarm blared, Ye Li quickly rushed into the bathroom before Fu Yanci could come in.

After breakfast, the Maybach drove out of Lishan Mansion, heading directly toward the city’s east.

The classroom was filled with noise, the children chattering lively, their faces brimming with joy.

"My mom said she’d definitely come..."

"My mom went off to film a movie, so my dad’s coming!"

"Both my mom and dad are coming!"

"Fu Muzhi, what about you? Will your parents come?"

Even though Xiao Bao didn’t reply, children have a way of communicating without words.

A question directed at him made Xiao Bao’s expression visibly fall, and he shook his head sadly.

He hadn’t told his uncle about the sports day.

With how busy work was, his uncle barely managed to visit their old family home and see his great-grandmother. Let alone something as trivial as his sports day.

Breakfast.

Lining up.

Xiao Bao deliberately stood at the end of the line, walking alongside Teacher Tingting to meet the parents at the gate.

All around him were the joyful calls of "Dad" and "Mom," making Xiao Bao press his lips together tightly.

"Brother Mu..."

As a crisp voice rang out in the distance, Xiao Bao lifted his head and caught sight of Ye Li waving at him, standing beside a formally dressed and warm-faced Fu Yanci.

Dazed for a moment, Xiao Bao broke into a radiant smile.

With big hands clasping small ones, Ye Li and Fu Yanci held Xiao Bao’s hand, walking toward the sports field under the morning sun.

From the roadside outside the gate, Lin Kerou gripped her handbag tightly, her gaze burning with resentment as she watched the trio walk away.

Follow current novels on freewe(b)novel.c(o)m