Yan Bai watched Shen Xizhou like this, waiting for him to say something.
However, Shen Xizhou just sat there, saying nothing.
Yan Bai was truly anxious. In fact, if this matter didn't involve him, he wouldn't have said a word.
But since it had a great deal to do with him, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
"Boss, Miss Xu has been waiting for a while and is getting anxious. It's better to go over quickly. Time is ticking, and we don't know what extreme actions Miss Xu might take."
"Boss... this matter seems quite serious. Miss Xu doesn't seem like she's acting this time; it looks like she's really serious."
Yan Bai spoke with earnest persuasion, his voice tinged with a hint of urgency. "Boss, although Miss Xu has tricked you many times before, I believe she's serious this time. You should go quickly."
"Miss Xu wasn't in good spirits when I arrived. If she does something drastic, there will be no room for regret then."
Hearing Yan Bai's words, Shen Xizhou glanced at him displeased, as if contemplating whether things were as serious as Yan Bai said.
Was Xu Ruowei going all out this time?
Or had she found out about him coming to see An Nuan, hence her actions?
Or was Xu Ruowei truly serious this time?
But thinking of all that Xu Ruowei had done for him, he couldn't bring himself to ignore her.
Perhaps Xu Ruowei was acting, but it was because he had neglected her too much that she had become so emotional and acted this way.
The fault lay with him; Xu Ruowei was not to blame at all.
"Keep her stable for now. I'll be there soon."
Yan Bai immediately replied, "Boss, don't worry, I've already handled things before coming. It's just that I'm not sure how long those people can hold on. Boss, it's best to go sooner."
"Boss, although these things seem real, it's impossible to discern the truth."
Shen Xizhou naturally understood Yan Bai's meaning and said, "Alright, I'll handle this."
With that, Shen Xizhou no longer hesitated and left immediately.
Shen Residence.
Shen Xizhou's face turned grim as he saw Xu Ruowei holding a fruit knife to her wrist.
With just a slight press, the knife would injure her wrist.
"Xizhou, you're finally back."
Upon seeing Shen Xizhou, Xu Ruowei finally spoke. The anxiety that had been hanging in the air dissipated, replaced by relief.
She had been waiting for Shen Xizhou's appearance.
But as time ticked by and Shen Xizhou didn't show up, she grew truly anxious. With so many people watching, if she didn't act, it would truly be untenable.
Just as Xu Ruowei was wondering how to resolve the situation, Shen Xizhou appeared. Her worried expression transformed into a smile.
Although Shen Xizhou was late, everything was proceeding according to her plan. For her, this was a great opportunity.
This rare chance might be her only one, and she had to seize it.
"Ruowei, put down the fruit knife. It's dangerous."
Shen Xizhou's face was filled with tension and urgency. His words stumbled as he anxiously shouted, "Ruowei, put down the fruit knife. We can sit down and talk everything through, okay?"
Yan Bai stood to the side, feeling utterly weary. He glanced around, spotted a spot, and sat down on the ground.
Now that Shen Xizhou was here, he could relax and watch the show.
He didn't have to worry about losing his life at any moment.
"Xizhou, I... I... I don't know what I've done to make those people slander me so."
"Seeing their harsh words directed at me, I'm on the verge of a breakdown. I can't find the motivation to live anymore."
Tears streamed down Xu Ruowei's face as she sobbed. She steeled her heart and gently dragged the sharp fruit knife across her wrist. The blood slowly seeped out. Though not severe, it was chilling and shocking to behold.
At this moment, Xu Ruowei was crying heartbrokenly, her tears making her look incredibly pitiful.
"Xizhou, if I were to disappear, you wouldn't be so troubled, and I would be free. I wouldn't have to face such gossip. I wouldn't have to pretend to be strong."
"My reputation is ruined. Even if those things are false, my reputation is destroyed. I don't want to implicate you because of me."
"I thought that as long as I was by your side, and we were well, we could overcome all difficulties."
"But what's happening now has dealt me a severe blow, and all the beauty has vanished."
Listening to Xu Ruowei's words, Shen Xizhou felt a moment of pity for her.
Yan Bai, sitting not far away, let out a cold snort at Xu Ruowei's victim-like pronouncements. He felt that one should stay as far away from such people as possible.
Yan Bai even found Xu Ruowei's words rather laughable.
At this moment, he actually wished he could clap and shout: "It's been so long, hurry up and act!"
However, upon catching sight of Shen Xizhou, he immediately backed down. He didn't utter the "beautiful" fatal words that came to his mind.
Yan Bai thought that his boss really needed to see a doctor. How could he be so smitten with Xu Ruowei's act day after day? He simply couldn't comprehend it.
"Ruowei, you must understand, the fault is not yours."
"The one who should pay the price is not you, but someone else."
"Doing this will only make that person laugh."
"Xizhou."
Xu Ruowei sobbed sadly, "Xizhou, actually, An Nuan was right."
"She said that if it weren't for my appearance, if it weren't for me disrupting your lives, she wouldn't be in this state."
"She wouldn't have endured so much grievance and suffering."
"Xizhou, perhaps my appearing by your side was a mistake."
"Maybe I should have hidden this love for you forever, never letting anyone know, as long as I knew you were well."
"But Xizhou, I also have my selfish desires. I wish everyone knew that you and I are together."
"I know you went to see An Nuan today. Actually, I shouldn't be jealous. I should be happy and congratulate you. You finally went to see An Nuan, and you and An Nuan can be happily together."
"But now? I'm incredibly upset. I seem unwilling to give you up."