It was a message from Xia Xiaodie to herself!

At that moment, disregarding the astonished expressions of others, Xu Fan hastily pulled out his phone and began reading the text message this mischievous girl had sent him.

"This..."

Upon opening the message and seeing its content, Xu Fan's expression was struck as if by lightning.

"Xu Fan, let's break up. I won't return to Jinling anymore. I hope you can find the person you love."

The close bond they had shared just a few days ago completely shattered in front of this simple message...

Confused, Xu Fan shook his head. This mischievous girl had already secretly confessed her feelings to him despite Xia Yanyu, so why suddenly cut him off completely...

Is she playing with me?

Xu Fan wanted to find Xia Xiaodie and get some clarity.

There must be more to the story!

"Xu Fan, where are you going!"

Seeing that Xu Fan was heading toward the door of the private room without saying a word, Shanshan rushed over and blocked him.

"Today is Shimeng's birthday, can't you stay with her a bit longer?"

Shanshan's words made Xu Fan glance guiltily at Guan Shimeng standing nearby.

The decision he was making really dampened everyone's spirits, but he just couldn't let go of that mischievous Xia Xiaodie.

"I have something urgent, I'll be right back, I promise..."

"Stay right there!"

Seeing that Xu Fan still wanted to go find Xia Xiaodie, Shanshan, tremendously upset, grabbed Xu Fan directly.

"Xu Fan, I might as well tell you, Xiaodie is no longer in Jinling."

"Where would you even begin to look for her?"

"What?"

Xu Fan frowned, it seemed like Shanshan had known Xia Xiaodie's whereabouts all along, so why had she been hiding the fact that she hadn't been in contact with Xia Xiaodie at all today?

"I didn't want to get involved, but today is Shimeng's coming-of-age ceremony. If you really leave tonight, what will she do?"

Shanshan had made up her mind to block Xu Fan, even though she knew Xu Fan was not someone she could afford to provoke, let alone stop by herself.

As Guan Shimeng's best friend, although they didn't go to the same school, Shanshan was well aware of how much Guan Shimeng valued Xu Fan!

If Xu Fan left today, this silly girl would probably not be happy the entire night.

"Shanshan, forget it, don't be like this..."

In terms of the promises made to Xia Xiaodie, Guan Shimeng had kept too many secrets from Xu Fan. Now, her feelings were more of guilt than anything else.

If she were to force Xu Fan to stay for her own sake, Guan Shimeng could never bring herself to do such a thing, no matter what.

Yet Guan Shimeng's decision right at this moment made Xu Fan feel somewhat guilty.

He had already promised to be by her side on her birthday.

Leaving her now would be far too heartless...

Perhaps, he and Xia Xiaodie would never overcome the obstacles put in place by that woman, Xia Yanyu...

"Silly girl, happy birthday."

Taking a deep breath, Xu Fan smiled and wished Guan Shimeng a happy birthday, then silently walked back.

"Shimeng, I've done all I can, the rest is up to you now."

Xu Fan chose not to leave, and Shanshan breathed a sigh of relief, patting Guan Shimeng on the shoulder and earnestly entrusted her with the next steps.

Guan Shimeng was somewhat dazed and didn't nod.

This was not what she wanted...

During these days, the image of Xia Xiaodie had deeply rooted itself in her mind, making it not so easy to forget.

He did not believe that Xia Xiaodie was the kind of woman who played with people's feelings.

Today's incident was definitely related to Xia Yanyu.

Sitting on the sofa now, Xu Fan sighed and once again dialed Xia Yanyu's number.

Normally, Xia Yanyu would not answer his calls during the day, calling her again now would also be in vain.

But this time, Xu Fan called, and surprisingly, the call was connected.

Xu Fan had a strong impulse to scold Xia Yanyu outright for her actions.

But thinking of Xia Xiaodie, he suppressed his anger and asked with unusual calmness,

"Xia Yanyu, what exactly is going on?"

"What do you mean what's going on? Xu Fan, do you know how annoying you are?"

Xia Yanyu was not at all polite, her impatience clearly evident at this moment.

Xu Fan clenched his fists tightly and said through gritted teeth, "Where is Xiaodie now?"

"What does Xiaodie's whereabouts have to do with you? Xu Fan, I don't want to repeat what I said before, so that's it, I'm hanging up."

After Xia Yanyu finished speaking, there was a busy signal. Xu Fan could no longer hold back, and in his fury, he smashed his phone down!

He swore! He would make this woman regret it!

With his anger growing stronger, Xu Fan urgently needed a way to vent, he picked up the bottle of alcohol on the table and began to drink wildly.

Meanwhile, at the Xia Family's villa.

Watching Xia Yanyu hanging up the phone, Xia Xiaodie couldn't help but start crying.

"Sister, why do you have to be like this, aren't you just making Xu Fan completely hate you?"

Having already initiated the breakup herself, Xia Xiaodie did not want her sister to bear too much pressure and intended to take all the blame on her shoulders.

But with this phone call from Xia Yanyu, Xu Fan would probably only resent her.

"Xiaodie, this time, it's the Xia Family that owes you, your sister is incapable."

Xia Xiaodie's engagement was linked to the survival of the Xia Family. Caught between that family and Xu Fan, and for the rise and fall of the Xia Family, Xia Yanyu, as the Clan Leader, had no choice but to give up on Xu Fan.

Perhaps her actions were too profit-driven, too heartless, but Xia Yanyu definitely did not regret it.

The father had entrusted the great responsibility of the Xia Family's rise and fall to her, and she would not fail this expectation.

"Come on, Xiaodie, don't cry anymore, anyway, that guy and I have never been on good terms. If he wants to hate me, then let him hate."

Xia Yanyu barely squeezed out a smile, wiped the tears from her sister's face, and said, "The flight time is about to come, remember to study hard when you get to Shanghai."

"Sister promises you, if possible, I will never let you marry that guy. At that time, you can like whoever you want, including Xu Fan."

"But, sister..."

Xia Xiaodie pursed her lips and looked at Xia Yanyu.

She very well understood the kind of disaster that would befall the Xia Family if she were capricious now; perhaps her sister really could tear up that marriage contract with her abilities.

But now, she had no other choice but to leave Jinling.

"Sister, can I, can I see him one more time..."

The relationship with Xu Fan could not simply be severed with a text message; this was Xia Xiaodie's only wish before leaving Jinling.

Allowing Xia Xiaodie to see Xu Fan was fraught with too many uncertainties. Xia Yanyu didn't want to agree, but seeing the plea in her sister's eyes right now, she was really at a loss.

"Alright, just one last meeting, but don't let him find out, and I must accompany you."

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