Xirong Ziye looked at the night sky outside as he recalled the times when he was still a university student. Back then, he was poor, so the clothes he wore had holes in them. Bai Yaoyao would buy clothes for him and wait for him at his dorm just to give him the new clothes.

He didnt cherish her during that time. He even once thought that the radiant gaze she had was disgusting, so he rejected her and asked her to stay away from him.

He couldnt understand why Bai Yaoyao would spend so much effort, trying to find him to give him the things she bought for him, and why she wanted to treat him well.

He used to find it annoying, but because both of them were still studying, he had no way of avoiding her. He would always see her, but he would treat her coldly each time.

But still, she smiled and braved through it, pretending that it was nothing.

Now that he had reflected, hed rather trap and wrong her than let her leave.

However, since he was already at this point, he had no other choicehe had to let her go. This time, it would be him who would ask her to leave.

It was like when they first met. He was always the one chasing her away.

Xirong Ziye buried his head in his arms. The gaping hole in his heart was hurting so badly.

He really wanted to see Bai Yaoyao, even if it would be the last time. However, looking at the Xiamu familys people behind him, he could only keep his feelings and emotions in check. He needed the Xiamu familys influence in order to secure his place as the president of this country.

There were many protests coming from the top positions of Country E, and all of them were suppressed using the Xiamu familys power.

As for Xiamu Qingyan, he wasnt clear on how he felt about her. Frankly speaking, she looked too similar to his first love, so much so that he would sometimes mistake her for his first love.

While Xirong Ziyes heart was in a roaring turmoil, the clacking of high heels brought him back to the present. He turned around and saw Xiamu Qingyan, who looked like she stepped out of a painting. She looked especially dazzling under the warm lights as she approached him step by step.

Xirong Ziyes heart trembled. Every time they met like this, he would always think that she was his first love, but whenever she got closer, he would realize that it was just an illusion.

However, it was this illusion that caused his heart to be confused. The more it happened, the emptier he felt.

Naturally, Xiamu Qingyan noticed Xirong Ziyes trance. She stood in front of him as she gently spoke, What? Youre not going to greet me? Or are you still anxious?

Xirong Ziye pulled Xiamu Qingyan into his embrace as his handsome face revealed a gentle expression. How could that be possible? Arent you tired? Why did you still come over?

I dont know. I just felt that youre not in a good mood lately. I told my father not to schedule so many things for you, but he refused to listen, thats why I came here to accompany you.

Seeing how considerate and kind Xiamu Qingyan was, Xirong Ziye shook his head. Its okay. Dont blame your father. Hes just thinking whats best for our future. Perhaps he couldnt blame the Xiamu familys actions on him and Qingyan.

Such a pure and innocent girl. She probably knew nothing about this.

Out of nowhere, Xiamu Qingyans stomach growled, and she rubbed her tummy in embarrassment. Sorry, Im a little hungry.

Xirong Ziye pulled her up, his gaze carrying a trace of tenderness. How silly, coming to see me before eating dinner.

Xiamu Qingyan could see the tenderness in his eyes. She gave him a soft smile, but when she lowered her head and thought of Bai Yaoyao, who was still at the White House, her expression hardened.

Because of her fathers power, Xirong Ziye agreed. She had to pretend not to know anything, but Xirong Ziye had not let Bai Yaoyao go yet. She wondered how long he was going to drag this out. After all, it wouldnt be too good to force him.