"Di Big Brother, you make it sound so simple. I have liked you for so many years. How can I just let go?" Han Xi Ling's face was filled with a wounded expression, and tears glistened in her eyes.
"There will come a day when I let go, and it's better for you if I stay away from the sect during this time," Di Bei Chen replied calmly. He understood that being cold-hearted now was the true cruelty.
Only by being cold-hearted could he completely sever Han Xi Ling's thoughts. After she recovered, perhaps they could still be like siblings.
With these words, Di Bei Chen didn't say anything else and turned to walk away.
He felt remorseful toward Han Xi Ling, but there was little else he could do. Any words of comfort would be meaningless.
Han Xi Ling watched Di Bei Chen's resolute departure, a pain that was difficult to express filling her heart. However, her eyes couldn't help but reflect a hint of resentment.
For so many years, she had been the pride of everyone's eyes. Many outstanding young men admired her, but she paid them no mind. The only one she liked was Di Bei Chen.
And now, a sudden appearance of another woman had shattered her aspirations of many years. How could she simply give up like this?
No!
She would never concede like this!
How could she be defeated by a woman who was nothing special?
Han Xi Ling's eyes gradually grew resolute. She believed that Di Big Brother was just momentarily blinded by Bai Li Hong Zhuang. It wouldn't be long before he realized the truth.
By then, she and Di Big Brother would still be the most perfect match, destined to be together.
Seeing Di Bei Chen return first, the expressions of the onlookers changed. The astute ones had already guessed the nature of the conversation between Di Bei Chen and Han Xi Ling.
"I didn't expect Han Xi Ling, who is usually so proud, to be defeated by an ordinary girl. How satisfying!" Lin Xi Rou's lips curled into a faint smile. She had always looked down on Han Xi Ling, and now this scene was truly delightful for her.
"Lin Xi Rou, it doesn't seem right for you to take pleasure in others' misfortune, does it?" Yan Ling Xuan frowned.
"Don't you like Han Xi Ling?" Lin Xi Rou smiled lightly. "Given the current situation, you should be the happiest."
Upon hearing this, Yan Ling Xuan's expression changed slightly. In fact, this situation was indeed advantageous for him.
"With Han Xi Ling's temperament, giving up like this doesn't seem to fit her style," Huang Fu Hua said, her eyes shimmering with insightful sharpness. "This Bai Li Hong Zhuang may bring trouble."
Ji Dai Er's eyes couldn't hide her resentment. "This Bai Li Hong Zhuang deserves to die. Even if Han Xi Ling doesn't act, I won't let her off!"
As the daughter of the Ji family and a disciple of the sect, she had never suffered such a big loss.
Regardless of the circumstances, she couldn't just let it go.
Lin Xi Rou looked at Ji Dai Er with a smile that was not quite a smile. "Di Bei Chen clearly intends to protect Bai Li Hong Zhuang till the end. Have you considered the consequences of offending Di Bei Chen for Bai Li Hong Zhuang? Think about it carefully."
With that, Lin Xi Rou's gaze inadvertently fell on Bai Li Hong Zhuang. Although she didn't know how Bai Li Hong Zhuang had won Di Bei Chen's unwavering devotion, she truly admired her.
An ordinary girl from an ordinary background had managed to make Han Xi Ling and Ji Dai Er lose face. This was an achievement not easily attained by ordinary people and quite interesting.
If given the chance, it wouldn't be a bad choice to get to know her.
Until Han Xi Ling returned, everyone remained silent.