Xu Jie's tears rolled down again.
"I don't know if that counts as abandonment. Xiaorou and I broke up normally, and when we did, I was unaware that Xiaorou was pregnant. I used to be a criminal police officer.
"I met Xiaorou while carrying out a mission. At that time, this land was home to only a few small factories, nothing like the scale it is today.
"Back then, there was a Silk Reeling Factory, and Xiaorou was the purchaser for the factory. She was a very brave girl. When we were pursuing someone here, she was fearless and even helped us catch the person.
"Because of Xiaorou's help, I was even commended by my team. Afterward, fearing retaliation against her, I often escorted her home after work. Gradually, we developed feelings for each other.
"We spent a very beautiful time together. Soon after, we got engaged, and I bought a house near the Silk Reeling Factory, where Xiaorou and I moved in together. Right here, where we're standing, was once the home I shared with Xiaorou.
