Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO
Chapter 156: More Despicable than Prostitutes Sold

Chapter 156: Chapter 156: More Despicable than Prostitutes Sold

"Yes, even lower than a prostitute," Xie Yuchen spoke mercilessly, "If not for the happiness of my brother, I wouldn’t even bother with these trifles. I warn you, don’t entertain any absurd fantasies. With your background, don’t even think about climbing up to the Gu Family. You are not worthy!"

Zhang Miaoyan looked at Xie Yuchen defiantly and questioned, "What do you mean by my background?"

Xie Yuchen retreated a step back, leisurely smoothing his sleeves, flicking off invisible dust with his long fingers, and then clapped his hands, as if he had touched something dirty.

His actions provoked Zhang Miaoyan’s nerves. She straightened her back and, with rising emotion, pressed on, "Tell me, what kind of background do I have?"

"Must I spell it out? You and us are not from the same world. Do you have any self-awareness at all?"

These words were hard for An Junxi to hear as well. She hadn’t expected Xie Yuchen, normally so quiet, to be so harsh when insulting someone.

To Zhang Miaoyan, these words were not overly cruel; one could only blame her for her misfortunes.

Zhang Miaoyan looked at Xie Yuchen, her eyes filled with endless pain.

She took several deep breaths, tears welling in her eyes, choking up as she said, "Xie Yuchen, you come from a prestigious family, excelling in the field of technology at a young age. Your life has been smooth, so naturally, you look down on an orphan like me. But everyone can call me low, cheap, shameless... except you!"

She wiped away her tears and said in a hoarse voice, "Xie Yuchen, the one I like is you."

An Junxi covered her mouth in shock.

Zhang Miaoyan likes Xie Yuchen? They all misunderstood?!

Xie Yuchen’s eyes narrowed. He pursed his lips, his face showing no expression.

"Three years ago, when I first arrived in New York, my wallet was stolen on Madison Avenue. I asked passersby to lend me three dollars for the subway. After countless rejections, an Asian man casually handed me some coins... You didn’t even look at who I was, perhaps hearing me speak Chinese, you helped me out of convenience. That moment, I remembered your appearance."

"Why did I stay with the Gu Family? Because my understanding of technology is poor, I couldn’t even get a front-desk job at Wansu Technology. Only at the Gu Family could I often see you..."

Zhang Miaoyan now feared nothing. She was saying everything, there had to be a ceremonial end to this painful unrequited love.

"Xie Yuchen, I’ve watched you from behind for so many years, never daring to take a step forward... Where exactly have I bothered you? Why do you have to keep reminding me of my background?"

Her tears fell unstoppingly. She had always remembered her background; she didn’t need him to remind her.

"I won’t do such foolish things anymore. Just consider what I said earlier as nonsense. Goodbye, Mr. Xie."

After finishing, Zhang Miaoyan leaned against the wall, limping as she walked away.

Her ankle hurt so much that every step felt like walking on the tip of a knife, yet she endured it. She had already lost all her dignity in front of him; she had to appear cool and carefree when saying goodbye.

An Junxi stood there foolishly. A breeze blew through, and she felt a chill on her face. Reaching out to wipe it, she realized she was crying.

Her throat felt bitter. The life Zhang Miaoyan had lived contained too many sorrows An Junxi had never experienced.

In this moment, she truly felt heartache for this helpless yet stubborn girl.

An Junxi glanced at the hallway. Xie Yuchen was still standing there; he hadn’t stopped Zhang Miaoyan from leaving and didn’t even look at her back. From beginning to end, he hadn’t shown any reaction.

He stood there for a while, then walked into the house as if nothing had happened.

An Junxi felt Zhang Miaoyan’s feelings weren’t worth it. Zhang Miaoyan had unrequitedly loved him for three years, and in Xie Yuchen’s eyes, this profound emotion meant nothing.

She understood that feelings don’t necessarily guarantee a reciprocation. She couldn’t blame Xie Yuchen, but her heart ached.

Zhang Miaoyan shouldn’t have fallen for Xie Yuchen.

If Yue Xiaoyang feared marriage, Xie Yuchen was completely indifferent to it. Loving such a man was bound to be painful.

But in love, is there really any should or shouldn’t?

An Junxi went to find Zhang Miaoyan and found her at the lower part of the slope on the grass.

Zhang Miaoyan was hiding underneath, crying loudly.

An Junxi approached slowly and sat down beside her, calling her, "Miaoyan."

Zhang Miaoyan turned her head hearing An Junxi’s voice and reached out to wipe her tears.

An Junxi couldn’t see her expression and said, "Stop pretending to be strong. If you want to cry, just cry. My shoulder is here for you."

After a good cry, you’ll feel a lot better.

Zhang Miaoyan turned around, her eyes swollen and red, and asked, "Did you see everything?"

An Junxi nodded.

Zhang Miaoyan leaned on An Junxi’s shoulder. Her tears quickly soaked her clothes, "I really embarrassed myself. How will I face him in the future..."

An Junxi patted her back and said, "You were brave enough to express your love. Who can say you embarrassed yourself? As for whether he likes you or not, that’s beyond your control."

Zhang Miaoyan choked up, "I said so much, yet he didn’t respond at all... Junxi, I want to apply to go back to the United States."

Wansu Technology has a branch in the United States. Back when she was in the United States, he mainly stayed there as well, occasionally visiting the Gu Family’s branch to see Uncle Gu. The repeated contact gradually led her to fall for him.

During those years abroad, from afar, watching him, she always felt a certain reassurance.

After Wansu Technology’s branch in the United States took off, he returned to the country. She had finally found the opportunity to transfer to the domestic headquarters, hoping to get closer to him, only to encounter such a result.

She came back for him; she was leaving for him too.

An Junxi said, "Going to the United States is good, consider it a break. When you return, come find me anytime."

Gong Xiaoyu and Yu Zheng sat by the pond. Yu Zheng explained, "My parents are quite enthusiastic, don’t mind them."

"It’s alright." Although she said that, Gong Xiaoyu was genuinely a bit scared.

It felt like being forced into an arranged marriage by her parents. She still wanted to follow her own heart.

Yue Xiaoyang’s image floated into her mind. Gong Xiaoyu shook her head and picked up a stone to throw into the water. He didn’t care who she ended up with, so why did she keep thinking of him?

Yue Xiaoyang stood behind her, unseen for who knows how long, and said, "Xiaoyu, I need to talk to you."

Gong Xiaoyu swayed slightly, she and Yu Zheng turned around simultaneously.

Yue Xiaoyang bent down to take her hand but was intercepted by Yu Zheng halfway.

Yu Zheng looked at Gong Xiaoyu, his bright eyes flashing with panic.

He worried that if she left with him, he would lose his chance forever.