CHAPTER 414: CHAPTER 414: I WON’T LET GO OF YOU

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The in-laws didn’t say anything explicitly, but it was evident they were displeased.

Mu Jiayu didn’t treat her with the same warmth as before either.

Still, Yun Sisi didn’t regret saying those words, especially when she saw Mu Chengzhu’s current attitude.

Did he really think of her as an easy target, someone he could manipulate at will?

While walking around the streets, Yun Sisi suddenly noticed a familiar figure.

Song Yang!

Song Yang was standing at the entrance of a shop—is he waiting for someone?

Seeing that familiar face brought back memories of how well Song Yang treated her.

She truly hadn’t expected that in the blink of an eye, she was already married. As for Song Yang, his aura seemed cleaner and more refined than before.

She’d heard that he was diligently studying now, preparing to take over the family business.

If back then she had chosen to be with Song Yang, wouldn’t she have avoided all the suffering she’s experiencing now?

Compared to Mu Chengzhu, Song Yang loved her more deeply.

As Yun Sisi continued to watch, she felt like going up to greet him.

Unexpectedly, a girl ran out from the shop and bounced cheerfully to Song Yang’s side, holding two ice cream cones.

She handed one to Song Yang.

Song Yang pinched her cheek playfully, then held her hand as they walked away together.

From beginning to end, neither of them noticed Yun Sisi standing at a distance.

Yun Sisi froze for a moment but quickly snapped out of it.

She couldn’t help but laugh—how unexpected that Song Yang was now with Su Ni.

As she laughed, tears began to well up.

She saw Song Yang holding Su Ni’s hand, saw him turn to smile at Su Ni, and watched the two of them exchange bright, warm looks.

So youthful, so beautiful, such pure love.

As Yun Sisi watched, her eyes turned misty.

Once, she too had been blessed with Song Yang’s blazing, unforgettable love. Yet, she had cast it all away.

She had cruelly abandoned it, plunging herself into a pit from which there was no escape.

For a fleeting moment, Yun Sisi felt regret.

Back then, when she was at her lowest, Song Yang had never despised her, giving her all his best things.

But Mu Chengzhu? He had stopped loving her a long time ago.

No matter that she had given Mu Chengzhu what was most precious to her—he hadn’t spared it even a glance.

If she had chosen Song Yang back then, would things be different? Would her life be less painful?

Yun Sisi was consumed with sorrow.

Indeed, she had unknowingly lost what was most valuable to her.

She suddenly thought of her dream—the visions in it telling her that only with Mu Chengzhu could she find true happiness.

That was the reason she chose to be with Mu Chengzhu.

But who would’ve guessed—she ended up with nothing at all.

And yet, that dream has grown increasingly vivid, so much so that she half-believes the events in that dream were meant to be her actual life, while this world—this ordinary existence—is just another dream.

Could that be true?

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Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya stayed in Beijing for a few days before deciding to return.

They asked Yun Shifei, "Shifei, are you heading back to South City?"

There were still two weeks left before school resumed—plenty of time.

It made them uneasy to leave Yun Shifei in Beijing alone, even with Cheng Lie looking after her.

At their question, Yun Shifei responded, "Alright."

Yun Tiancheng had expected her to refuse, but he didn’t think she’d agree so readily.

Yun Shifei was still feeling down after seeing Cheng Lie with Wen Lin the other day.

She froze him out for a day, only to discover that when she didn’t go looking for Cheng Lie, he didn’t bother calling her either.

It seemed this relationship was truly on the verge of ending.

Still, before heading back, Yun Shifei decided to meet with Cheng Lie.

She went to Cheng Lie’s house and knocked on the door. After a long wait, the door finally opened.

Yun Shifei looked at Cheng Lie. The man’s expression was calm, even upon seeing her, with his gaze practically unchanged—a stark difference from before.

Previously, seeing her would bring a tender smile to his lips.

Indeed, men are all unreliable pigs—never to be trusted!

Yun Shifei thought angrily.

"Cheng Lie, I think we need to talk."

Hearing Yun Shifei’s words, Cheng Lie’s eyes flickered briefly, and he let her in.

Yun Shifei settled onto the sofa, and Cheng Lie sat down beside her.

Yun Shifei couldn’t help but notice how different he had become. Before, whenever she came by, he would offer her a drink—milk or juice.

But now?

This despicable man simply sat next to her, not even bothering with hollow gestures.

"Do you not like me anymore?" Yun Shifei asked the question she’d been dreading for so long.

Cheng Lie gazed at Yun Shifei, his eyes betraying nothing but a vague shadow.

"No."

Still denying it? Yun Shifei thought bitterly. If she truly believed him, she might as well be crazy.

Her mind flashed back to the sight of him hiking with Wen Lin that day.

"Then why have you been so distant lately?"

"I haven’t."

He was still denying it!

Yun Shifei grew angrier, staring directly into Cheng Lie’s eyes.

The man stared back, his gaze tranquil, like the surface of a windless lake.

Yun Shifei lowered her eyes. She thought to herself not to let things spiral out of control. She might really like him, but she had her own limits.

She didn’t want to make herself look pathetic in the end.

After the experiences of her previous life, she had decided this time around to love herself first before investing herself in a relationship.

If being in love would only make her weary and hurt, then she’d rather not even start.

"Cheng Lie, I’m not the type of girl who clings desperately to someone. If you don’t like me, just tell me... I... I won’t beg you to stay with me." Yun Shifei said, feeling a sudden wave of sadness, tears threatening to fall. She pressed her eyes, holding back the urge to cry.

She really did feel pitiful.

After learning he’d gotten into trouble, she traveled all the way to West City to find him, exhausting herself completely during that time.

And when she learned he’d come to Beijing, she rushed over at once.

But how did he treat her? Cold and indifferent—with Wen Lin by his side, their relationship so close.

Was this how quickly a man’s heart could change?

Truthfully, she was still haunted by the trauma Mu Chengzhu had caused her in her previous life.

A man so passionate one moment, only to become utterly heartless the next, shoving her off a ledge without hesitation.

Cheng Lie sensed the deep sorrow radiating from the girl in front of him. It was so profound that his own heart ached.

He reached out and pulled Yun Shifei into his arms.

"Feifei, I will never let you go. Never, ever."

Hearing Cheng Lie’s words, Yun Shifei, who had been holding back her tears, finally broke down and began crying.

"Then why have you been so cold to me these past few days?"

"I had some things to deal with, and I was afraid they’d put you in danger."

Initially, Cheng Lie hadn’t planned on telling Yun Shifei. He had always felt that knowing too much about these matters wasn’t good for her.

He didn’t want her to live in fear and anxiety.

But since she had asked, he thought about it and finally decided to explain.

Upon hearing his words, Yun Shifei realized he had distanced himself from her because he feared for her safety.

Unable to resist, she asked again, "What kind of danger?"

Hadn’t he already mentioned that they had found the people who were targeting him?

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