Zi Yunsui firmly grasped Hua Xiaomo’s hand and gently kissed it twice at the corner of his lips.

At that moment, Hua Xiaomo’s heart fluttered, overwhelmed by an indescribable feeling; he knew rejecting this man again would certainly bring sadness, yet he had to do it.

Because he didn’t want his emotional life to become too complicated, which would only make things ugly for everyone involved and give false hope—what’s the point?

For him, a simple life was best, and for a moment, Hua Xiaomo wanted to pull his hand back.

But then Zi Yunsui tightened his grip, yet he eventually let go.

Hua Xiaomo remained silent, intently watching the ballet performance, as though his thoughts began to dance with the ballet itself. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Yes, he realized that even seated in this ballet theater, his mind felt incredibly complex; he couldn’t truly relax or fully immerse himself.

Because right now, his heart was in turmoil; the things Zi Yunsui said brought an indescribable feeling and reminded him of an earlier pregnancy rumor.

That rumor was false, but if it were true, he wouldn’t know how to handle it. Would he really consider having Zi Yunsui’s child? But if he chose to do so, it would deeply impact his future life. Luckily, it wasn’t a real pregnancy, sparing him the trouble.

Thinking about this, Hua Xiaomo’s heart grew unsettled again, while Zi Yunsui continued to gaze at him, as if imprinting him in his deepest heart.

But he restrained himself, refraining from embracing her, and after watching the ballet, Zi Yunsui escorted Hua Xiaomo and Candy back to their villa.

Late into the night, Zi Yunsui returned home, feeling utterly despondent. He had hoped the ballet would draw him closer to Hua Xiaomo but instead found their relationship growing increasingly distant.

This distance felt like intentional avoidance, and even with Qi Longbing gone, he couldn’t reach into Hua Xiaomo’s heart. Such a feeling filled him with anxiety—yes, he truly yearned to be with Hua Xiaomo, to possess her soul.

But now, it seemed that even without Qi Longbing, winning Hua Xiaomo’s love remained difficult, and this realization brought him great despair.

"How can I make you love me? Hua Xiaomo, I truly love you—I genuinely love your child and consider you both my life. Yet why, at this moment, can’t I have both of you? It’s so painful, so agonizing," Zi Yunsui murmured, lying in bed, gazing at the starlit sky and imagining a future with Hua Xiaomo. But after contemplating for so long, it all felt like an empty dream.

He looked beside him, finding himself alone in bed, longing for the cherished feelings shared with Hua Xiaomo. Though now, those feelings seemed painfully out of reach.

...

The next day, Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry Company’s chairman and general manager were invited to attend a charity gala, where Hua Xiaomo and Zi Yunsui also participated.

Hua Xiaomo wore a black evening dress, her hair elegantly pinned up.

She looked ethereal, truly noble, while Zi Yunsui donned a golden tailcoat, appearing exceptionally charming; together, they perfectly embodied an ideal couple.

Upon attending the charity ball, all eyes turned to them, instantly recognizing the unusual relationship they shared.

However, Hua Xiaomo deliberately maintained a distant attitude with Zi Yunsui during the gala. Beyond entering with him arm in arm, she soon drifted apart.

Being alone, she gave off the impression that perhaps she and Zi Yunsui were not true partners.

Although Zi Yunsui felt somewhat perturbed, he said nothing, and Hua Xiaomo, as the chairman of Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry Company, received much acclaim from business associates, making her seem remarkable.

Indeed, the chairman of Purple Demon Immortal Inquiry Company was highly regarded.

Notable figures from various fields attended, exchanging pleasantries, while Hua Xiaomo smiled, deeply moved by the interactions.

Soon, someone approached Hua Xiaomo warmly, saying, "Beautiful lady, may I invite you for a dance?"

Hua Xiaomo smiled, not refusing, and joined him in the dance floor, attracting many admiring gazes.

Meanwhile, across the room, Zi Yunsui watched them dance, feeling momentarily displeased, but remained silent, observing as the gala reached its peak.

The charity ball’s climax approached, with bidding for a Jade Pearl Necklace, which Zi Yunsui purchased at a significant price.

"Now let’s invite Zi Yunsui to say a few words!" The host smiled at Zi Yunsui, surprised by the young general manager’s bold purchase of the necklace.

The Jade Pearl Necklace was previously owned by Queen Elizabeth, giving it deep historical and collectible value.