After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 430: The decision made back then was correct

Chapter 430: Chapter 430: The decision made back then was correct

The woman in the distance was clad in a Chanel camellia suit, their new summer collection.

Her jet-black hair was pinned up at the back of her head.

She carried a Hermes Birkin bag in her hand.

The only accessories she wore were a black swan brooch on her jacket and a starry wristwatch.

Aside from that, she wore no other adornments.

Yet even so, at a glance, one could discern Yu Fangfei’s imposing elegance.

Not to mention, she was a jewelry designer who rose to fame alongside Xie Chenlu.

Now she also enjoyed a certain reputation internationally.

Five years ago, after the fire at Dane Studio, Xie Chenlu vanished from public view.

So did Yu Fangfei.

Over the years, Xie Chenlu hadn’t paid attention to her.

But Morning and the others knew a little.

They knew she went abroad and founded her own studio.

They knew she married a foreign high-society magnate, always attending elite parties.

They also knew that whenever she returned home, she either judged competitions or presented awards.

She was in the spotlight.

"Master, let’s go, ignore her!"

Ling Xiaohan reached out to tug Xie Chenlu’s arm.

Morning and Yan Ziqing glared at Yu Fangfei indignantly.

As they looked at each other from afar, the atmosphere was serene yet awkward.

"Morning, Brother Han, Sister Ziqing... let’s go!"

Ye Li urged loudly, "Hurry, let’s go!"

Xie Chenlu walked towards Yu Fangfei.

Behind him, Morning and the others wore frustrated expressions, and after a while, they reluctantly turned to follow Ye Li down the steps.

"Mr. Ye, you have such a big heart! Aren’t you afraid my master will get lovesick, and that deceitful woman will sweet-talk him and end up taking him away, leaving you with nothing?"

Morning huffed angrily, turning his head back three times with every step, his words full of resentment.

"Exactly..."

Yan Ziqing chimed in, "I’ve been with my master for several years! That Yu woman is so awful, yet he never said a bad word about her. She’s such a smooth talker, what if my master..."

"That won’t happen!"

Ye Li shook his head, his words assured.

A group of women looked incredulously at him.

Ye Li turned to the still-silent Ling Xiaohan, "Brother Han, what do you think?"

"Don’t worry, Master won’t look back!"

Ling Xiaohan glanced over his shoulder, speaking with a cold tone, "A real man doesn’t fall into the same pit twice. No matter her intentions, Master won’t let her have her way!"

Saying this, Ling Xiaohan looked curiously at Ye Li, "Mr. Ye, even though you idolize Master, you’ve only known each other for these two months. They say it’s hard to know someone’s true heart in two months. How can you be so sure Master won’t look back?"

"Because he’s a pure person who can’t tolerate deceit."

Ye Li glanced back at Xie Chenlu, "Five years ago during that art exhibition, he must have crossed paths with Dane, but ultimately, he’d rather bear the reputation of an arsonist than be plagiarized. That shows what kind of person he is. And you all..."

Ye Li laughed, "He hasn’t let you down, and you’ve learned everything from him. Such a person wouldn’t fall into a lovesick infatuation over a painful past relationship. That’s impossible!"

"If he did, he wouldn’t be Xie Chenlu!"

Ye Li said, looking at Xie Chenlu’s back.

In just a few words, it seemed like Ye Li had convinced them all.

The frustration on Morning and the others’ faces gradually faded, and even their steps became lighter.

Outside the gallery’s main doors, Yu Fangfei looked Xie Chenlu up and down, her smile gentle, "I thought you’d stay down after the setback, but thankfully, you’ve finally come to your senses!"

"Do you have something to say?"

Xie Chenlu’s gaze was calm, and when he looked at Yu Fangfei, it was as if he was looking at a stranger, "If you’re here to say hello, then thank you, you’ve done so! If you want to reminisce, sorry, I don’t think there’s anything to reminisce about between us!"

Yu Fangfei was taken aback.

Xie Chenlu turned and walked away.

Behind him, Yu Fangfei said in a low voice, "I have more to say."

Pausing and turning back, Xie Chenlu glanced at his watch, "Three minutes, please!"

After a five-year separation, the man’s demeanor was cooler and more detached compared to when they were together, and there was now a certain broken forlornness about him.

He seemed more profound and charismatic compared to the headstrong Xie Chenlu of the past.

At this moment, just by his appearance and aura, he looked even more like a jewelry designer than he did five years ago.

Yu Fangfei’s eyebrows revealed comfort, and her words were infused with a familiar admonishment, "Chenlu, even though we have separated, you should know, I would never harm you."

"Shaoguang, just give it up!"

Xie Chenlu suddenly lifted his eyes, almost asking, "Why?"

Yu Fangfei took a few steps closer, looking at Xie Chenlu with eyes full of regret, "Domestic competitions aren’t as fair and just as international ones. Although I’m a guest presenter, many awards in this competition are already predetermined."

"Five years ago, Radiant made you shine bright under Dane’s banner. Had you seized the moment back then, you’d be more accomplished than I am now. But what’s the reality?"

In reality, she had become the owner of an internationally renowned jewelry design studio.

While Xie Chenlu, who was more talented than she, had to humble himself to participate in a domestic jewelry design competition.

Winning the gold medal would surely be good for Xie Chenlu.

It would indirectly prove his ability.

But what if he didn’t get it?

Not only would he lose face, but Ye Li’s Studio would be disgraced as well.

"Chenlu, you and I both know your prowess! You can completely nurture your apprentices and use their success as proof of your ability; you don’t need to participate personally. Don’t you think?"

Yu Fangfei softly advised, "If Uncle Fu intervened, Shaoguang would be heavily sponsored by the Fu Family, making this comeback match a foregone conclusion. But Uncle Fu didn’t, and none of the sponsors are related to the Fu Group or its subsidiaries."

"Even if you don’t engage in underhanded dealings, others do, making this an unfair competition. You’re putting yourself at a disadvantage!"

With a facade of wholehearted planning for Xie Chenlu’s well-being, Yu Fangfei sighed, "Five years ago, I advised you to endure, but you refused! A bright future was lost, and what happened? Dane suffered no losses, while you sacrificed what could have been a dazzling career. Five years should have made you see clearly, right?"

"Chenlu, you..."

"No need to say more!"

Yu Fangfei’s words were cut off by Xie Chenlu.

"You and I are on different paths!"

Xie Chenlu lifted his eyes to look at Yu Fangfei, "The facts prove that my decision back then was the right one!"

Yu Fangfei’s expression subtly changed.

Everyone thought she left him in anger after he fell from grace.

But only Yu Fangfei and Xie Chenlu knew that it was she who begged in vain, and Xie Chenlu who decisively chose to end things.

Five years ago, he said, you and I are not on the same path; parting is better for both of us.

Five years later, he said, the facts prove that my decision back then was the right one.

Even now, with her success and happy family.

And he, reduced to competing against mediocre domestic designers.

Yet, due to Xie Chenlu’s cold demeanor, Yu Fangfei’s heart was pricked once again by her own congratulatory words.

"I’ve said all I need to, you take care of yourself!"

All semblance of poise from earlier was gone, Yu Fangfei’s face turned sullen as she spoke, "I really want to see how much disgrace you’ll bring upon yourself and Ye Li’s Studio after the finals!"

The clattering of high heels seemed like they were going to pierce the floor tiles, as Yu Fangfei walked away in anger.