Liao Yuan sighed. "Xinyi, now that Keung has snatched the company from Zhiyuan, won't it be too difficult for you? I understand you are helping Zhiyuan with his new company. So…I just wanted to ask if you need any help, I will always be there for you. Like, if you need help with investments, Liao Corps can always-"
"No, no," Xinyi quickly rejected his offer. "Thanks Yuan, but we don't need any financial help. We really believe that it wouldn't be much of an issue for finding investments. Most of all know about the Han Corps in the business world in China, and we are targeting foreign companies this time, who don't know much about Han Zhiyuan and his work. If we could make them agree to put money into our company, then nobody can blame Zhiyuan for using his connections."
"You are taking an unnecessarily difficult route…"
"It's what we both have decided. When we win, nobody should point their fingers at us. When Zhiyuan said we would start from scratch, he was absolutely serious about it."
Liao Yuan shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "But Xinyi…Keung is not in his senses right now. He has tried to kill Zhiyuan three times. He has become a danger in your family. What if he targets you next time? I…"
"I will be fine, Yuan."
He shook his head. "You are taking this too lightly, Xinyi. I heard that he brought his parents back home too. If I remember correctly, Han Guang simply hates you after you kicked her out. If not Keung, then she definitely wouldn't remain passive while all this is happening."
Xinyi stared at him. "Yuan…are you concerned about me because you still have feelings for me?"
He froze.
"N-No! Of course not!"
Her eyes were determined as she looked at him. "Yuan. I already…I already have made it clear to you about my feelings."
He stiffened.
"I don't want you to get entangled with me anymore. Of course, we can always be good friends. But sometimes I don't understand where you draw that line."
He faintly smiled. "Did Zhiyuan say something to you about our meeting?"
"No. I am telling you this out of my own accord. It's fine if you are worried about me as just a friend, but if it's anything more than that, then I really want you to give up. You deserve a better love."
"You…I really just care about you as a friend. I have already known your answer for a long time now," He smiled. "And trust me. I have moved on. To be honest, I have asked Grandpa to look for a suitable date for me."
She beamed. "Really?"
"Yup. Dad and Grandpa have been harping on me for a long time to get settled now. I feel the same…"
"That's great. I am sure you would find an amazing woman," she smiled brightly.
He chuckled. "Thanks. If you know somebody suited for me, then you can introduce us. I trust your judgement."
"Sure! Oh yes, by the way, what about Huang Rong?"
He seriously said, "Well, now that there is not much evidence against her, there is no reason for me not to take her back. But in the end, she still tried to tamper the results of the conference. Even if she is not involved in your accident, I cannot take a bent employee back to my company."
She nodded and understood his concern.
He sighed. "Anyway. I just want to let you know that I will always be a call away for any help. Don't forget that Keung won't mind playing any tricks to ruin all your efforts."
"I know, and we will be careful."
Her phone buzzed, and she saw Zhiyuan's number flashing. She coughed. She silently mouthed his name, and he nodded.
"Yes, Zhiyuan."
Xinyi could feel the gloominess seeping from the other end to her side.
"Your meeting with Yuan still isn't over?"
Zhiyuan was clearly displeased.
"I am almost done here."
"What did that man want to say?"
Xinyi whispered. "Nothing. Just wanted to offer his help for our company."
He sneered. "Tell him we are better off not having his 'help.' Han Zhiyuan doesn't need his rival's money!"
Her mouth twitched. "Zhiyuan. He is not a rival. We are already married, and he is also looking for a suitable woman to marry."
"It better be not you."
She choked. "How could it be me?"
"Who knows what goes on in his mind? If we agreed to his help, he might say, 'Hey, I invested in your company. Now in exchange, I want Xinyi as my wife.'"
"..."
"That is ridiculous, Zhiyuan."
"Love can make anybody act ridiculous."
She sighed. "Anyway. Don't worry so much. I am coming back-" She got up from her seat but suddenly collapsed back.
Yuan widened his eyes. "What happened? Are you alright?"
"Xinyi? Did something happen?" Zhiyuan immediately asked, alert.
Yuan crossed over to her side and patted her back. "Hey you…Your face doesn't look so focused."
"Xinyi! What's wrong? Talk to me!"
Xinyi pressed the space between her brow. "Nothing. Just felt dizzy for a moment."
"Fuck you Yuan! What did you do to Xinyi!?" He roared so loudly that his angry voice was clearly audible to Yuan through the phone.
He gritted his teeth and grabbed her phone. "Why would I do anything!? I didn't even touch her! I don't want to waste my time with you. I am taking her to the hospital. She doesn't look so good."
He hung up and took Xinyi's arm. "Let's go."
"No! I am alright."
"Let the doctor say that, not you, okay?"
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Zhiyuan ran and banged open the door to the doctor's office, his chest huffing and puffing. "Where is Xinyi?"
He grabbed Yuan and almost punched him. "How dare you hurt my wife!?"
"I didn't do anything! Who do you think I am!?"
"Then why did she faint when she was with you!?"
"Hey!" The doctor came and immediately separated them. "This is a hospital! Please maintain decorum here! There are other patients here too."
Zhiyuan and Yuan apologized.
"I am sorry. I was just worried about my wife. She was fine this morning, but…" he glared at Yuan, "after meeting a certain someone, this happened."
"You…" Yuan glared back at him.
The doctor said, "Mr. Liao didn't do anything, and Mrs. Han is also alright. In fact, it's good news.. She is pregnant."
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