As Wu Xiufan stepped out of the elevator, he was greeted by a familiar voice. Yu Xuan, his former enemy, stood there, a smile plastered on his face.
"Your Excellency, please accept my invitation and allow me to repay back your favor," Yu Xuan said, his voice filled with a mixture of flattery and desperation.
Wu Xiufan's eyes narrowed. He had not forgotten Yu Xuan's attempt to sabotage Alex's race, his reckless disregard for human life.
"The one who saved you was Alex," he said, his voice cold and dismissive.
Yu Xuan's smile faltered. He had not expected Wu Xiufan to be so blunt.
"But without your order, how could he have saved me?" he asked, his voice filled with a mixture of pleading and desperation.
Wu Xiufan's eyes remained cold and unyielding. "I still have other matters to attend to," he said, his voice firm. "Please leave."
Yu Xuan's heart sank. He had been rejected, humiliated. But he would not give up.
"Your Excellency, please allow us the honor of you attending tomorrow," he said, his voice filled with a mixture of hope and desperation. "I will wait for you at the Water Palace."
Wu Xiufan's eyes narrowed. He knew what Yu Xuan was up to, his schemes and machinations. He would not be drawn into his trap.
"I'm not interested," he said, his voice cold and final.
Yu Xuan's heart ached. He had fallen for Wu Xiufan, hopelessly, hopelessly in love. He had seen the man's strength, his courage, his intelligence. He had been captivated by his charisma, his charm.
But Wu Xiufan was a man of power, a man who was accustomed to getting what he wanted. He would never look at Yu Xuan, a mere commoner, with anything but disdain.
Yu Xuan turned away, his heart heavy with sorrow. He had been rejected, humiliated. But he would not give up. He would find a way to win Wu Xiufan's heart, no matter the cost.
The city, unaware of the darkness lurking beneath the surface, continued its daily routine. But for Yu Xuan, the battle had just begun. He had been rejected, humiliated. He would not let this go unpunished.
The city, once shrouded in darkness, was beginning to brighten. The accident, the attempted sabotage, had left a lasting impression, but it had also brought people together. The city, once divided by class and status, was slowly uniting.
And as the days turned into weeks, the city moved forward, its spirit unbroken, its resilience unwavering. The darkness had been defeated, the light of hope shining brightly.
But for Yu Xuan, the battle had just begun. He had been rejected, humiliated. He would not let this go unpunished.
The city, unaware of the darkness lurking beneath the surface, continued its daily routine. But the truth was out there, a dark secret waiting to be exposed. And Yu Xuan, fueled by anger and determination, was ready to bring it to light.
As Yu Xuan watched Wu Xiufan and Alex walk away, a wave of anger and resentment washed over him. He had been rejected, humiliated, his affections unrequited.
The realization of his feelings was a bitter pill to swallow. He had always been a man of power, accustomed to getting what he wanted. But now, he had been rejected by the one man he desired.
A cold fury began to build within him. He would not let this go unpunished. Wu Xiufan, the man who had spurned his affections, would pay.
Yu Xuan turned away, his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and determination. He had been defeated, humiliated, but he would not give up. He would find a way to get revenge, to make Wu Xiufan pay.
As he watched Wu Xiufan and Alex walk away, a sense of jealousy gnawed at him. Alex, a covenantor, a mere servant, had managed to capture Wu Xiufan's attention. It was a bitter pill to swallow.
Yu Xuan clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms. He had always been the center of attention, the most desirable man in the city. But now, he was being ignored, overlooked.
A wave of disgust washed over him. He had fallen for a covenantor, a creature of darkness. How could he have been so foolish?
He turned away, his heart heavy with sorrow. He had been rejected, humiliated, his love unrequited. But he would not give up. He would find a way to get revenge, to make Wu Xiufan pay.
The city, unaware of the darkness lurking beneath the surface, continued its daily routine. But for Yu Xuan, the battle had just begun. He had been rejected, humiliated. He would not let this go unpunished.
The city, once shrouded in darkness, was beginning to brighten. The accident, the attempted sabotage, had left a lasting impression, but it had also brought people together. The city, once divided by class and status, was slowly uniting.
And as the days turned into weeks, the city moved forward, its spirit unbroken, its resilience unwavering. The darkness had been defeated, the light of hope shining brightly.
But for Yu Xuan, the battle had just begun. He had been rejected, humiliated. He would not let this go unpunished.
The city, unaware of the darkness lurking beneath the surface, continued its daily routine. But the truth was out there, a dark secret waiting to be exposed. And Yu Xuan, fueled by anger and determination, was ready to bring it to light.
It was then that a wish to kill Alex was born in Yu Xuan's heart.
As Alex and Wu Xiufan walked away from the hospital, Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Yu Xuan's presence, his persistent pursuit, was unsettling.
He glanced back over his shoulder, his eyes scanning the crowd. He couldn't see Yu Xuan, but he knew that the man was there, watching, waiting.
Wu Xiufan, sensing his unease, turned to him. "Is something wrong?" he asked.
Alex shook his head, trying to hide his anxiety. "I'm just not used to being followed," he replied.
Wu Xiufan nodded, understanding. "Don't worry," he said. "I'll make sure he stays away."
Alex felt a surge of gratitude. Wu Xiufan had always been there for him, protecting him, supporting him. He was a true friend, a man he could count on.
As they walked through the city, Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of peace. The darkness that had once surrounded him was slowly dissipating, replaced by a glimmer of hope.
He had faced challenges, overcome obstacles, and found love. He had survived the horrors of the distribution center, endured the pain of betrayal, and emerged stronger.
The future was uncertain, but Alex was ready to face it. He had found his place in the world, and he was determined to make the most of it.
The city, once shrouded in darkness, was beginning to brighten. The accident, the attempted sabotage, had left a lasting impression, but it had also brought people together. The city, once divided by class and status, was slowly uniting.
And as the days turned into weeks, the city moved forward, its spirit unbroken, its resilience unwavering. The darkness had been defeated, the light of hope shining brightly.
For Alex, the future was filled with uncertainty, but he was ready to face it. He had found love, he had found a sense of belonging. And he would continue to fight for what he believed in, to make the world a better place
As Wu Xiufan watched the recording, a wave of emotions washed over him. He had been so focused on protecting Alex, on keeping him safe, that he had failed to see the bigger picture.
He had seen Alex's pain, his suffering. He had witnessed the toll that Yu Chen's illness had taken on him. But he had never considered the possibility that Alex might have feelings for Yu Chen.
The scene of Alex placing the chocolate on Yu Chen's pillow was a revelation. It was a gesture of love, of affection, a sign that Alex still cared for his father, despite everything.
Wu Xiufan's heart ached with a mixture of guilt and regret. He had been so focused on protecting Alex, on keeping him safe, that he had failed to see the depth of his connection to Yu Chen.
He had underestimated Alex, his capacity for love, his resilience. He had seen him as a mere covenantor, a tool to be used, a pawn in a larger game. But Alex was so much more than that. He was a human being, capable of love, of compassion, of empathy.
Wu Xiufan closed his eyes, his heart heavy with sorrow. He had made a mistake, a grave error in judgment. He had underestimated Alex, and in doing so, he had hurt him.
He opened his eyes, his gaze filled with a mixture of determination and resolve. He would make it up to Alex, he would apologize for his mistakes. He would show Alex that he cared, that he valued their friendship.
The city, unaware of the darkness lurking beneath the surface, continued its daily routine. But for Wu Xiufan, the battle had just begun. He had to make amends, to repair the damage he had caused.
And so, with a heavy heart, he left his study, his mind filled with thoughts of Alex, of Yu Chen, and of the mistakes he had made. The future was uncertain, but he was determined to make things right.
The city, once shrouded in darkness, was beginning to brighten. The accident, the attempted sabotage, had left a lasting impression, but it had also brought people together. The city, once divided by class and status, was slowly uniting.
And as the days turned into weeks, the city moved forward, its spirit unbroken, its resilience unwavering. The darkness had been defeated, the light of hope shining brightly.
But for Wu Xiufan, the battle had just begun. He had to make amends, to repair the damage he had caused. And he was determined to do it, no matter the cost.