Shen Xizhou glanced at An Nuan, a hint of guilt in his eyes, but he still spoke, "An Nuan, for my sake, could you let Xu Ruowei off this time?"
An Nuan looked at the person before her with confusion, even disbelief. 'An Nuan, please, can you let Xu Ruowei off this time?' such words coming from Shen Xizhou.
Didn't Shen Xizhou say he detested and hated Xu Ruowei the most? How could he now regret his past words? Or had something happened in the past six months that changed his mind?
However, in An Nuan's eyes, no matter what happened, no matter how he changed his mind, it was useless.
An Nuan looked at Shen Xizhou coldly and said, "You shouldn't be saying this to me. You should say it to Nangong Jin."
"This matter is not something I can decide."
"No, An Nuan, you can decide. As long as you say to let Xu Ruowei off, then Nangong Jin will definitely let her off too."
Upon hearing this, An Nuan actually smiled, a smile so bright it was almost chilling.
Shen Xizhou looked at An Nuan with confusion, wondering what she meant.
Seeing Shen Xizhou's puzzled look, An Nuan smiled.
"Just as you said, if I truly had the authority to decide, I would tell you clearly that I wouldn't let Xu Ruowei off either."
She looked at Shen Xizhou and said coldly, "So, Shen Xizhou, put away your thoughts. Stop wasting your time on me, it's useless."
"However, I am a bit perplexed. You once wished you could kill Xu Ruowei. Yet, after six months, you come to me for her, which is truly laughable."
"It seems that the connection between you and Xu Ruowei will never change in this lifetime."
"But, no matter what kind of relationship you have with Xu Ruowei, it has nothing to do with me."
"Shen Xizhou, please leave my sight immediately."
"Shen Xizhou, for the past six months, I've been wondering if you've become a better person. Now, it seems my worries were just a joke."
Shen Xizhou listened to An Nuan's words. He wanted to shout to her: No, the truth is not what you see. I have nothing to do with Xu Ruowei. But some things bind me, and I must save Xu Ruowei.
However, Shen Xizhou did not say these words. He knew very well that even if he did, An Nuan would not believe him.
Perhaps, if he said them, An Nuan would think he was lying.
Shen Xizhou thought for a long time, then said nothing more, because he understood the consequences of speaking.
Shen Xizhou took a deep breath, even after much thought, "An Nuan, I know that what I'm about to say might be very unpleasant for you, but An Nuan, can I beg you? Can you let Xu Ruowei off?"
"Shen Xizhou, go. I've already said, no matter what you say, I will not believe a single word you utter."
An Nuan said coldly, a self-deprecating smile curving her lips. Perhaps, it was the same when she knelt on the ground begging Shen Xizhou for forgiveness.
Back then, Shen Xizhou must have looked at her with utter disgust.
"Shen Xizhou, you've truly opened my eyes. Your shamelessness has completely redefined my understanding of you."
Xu Ruowei watched Shen Xizhou beg An Nuan for her, uttering flattering words. She laughed heartily, her laughter chilling.
It was utterly ridiculous that Shen Xizhou would risk everything to protect her.
However, she understood better than anyone why this was happening.
It was because of certain things and certain people that he was acting this way. But regardless of Shen Xizhou's reasons, his current actions were utterly detestable in An Nuan's eyes.
Looking at the person before her, she even felt a sense of disgust.
"An Nuan, just consider it my final plea, alright?"
Shen Xizhou appeared somewhat dejected, as if burdened by some unspeakable secret.
"Shen Xizhou."
An Nuan looked at Shen Xizhou's pale face and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Xu Ruowei, however, was exceptionally smug. She walked to Shen Xizhou's side, directly took his arm, and whispered in his ear, "Xizhou, thank you. Even now, you still believe me and stand up for me."
Shen Xizhou took a deep breath, his heart aching.
But in the end, he had nothing to say.
However, when his gaze fell upon An Nuan and met her resentful eyes, Shen Xizhou knew better than anyone that he was now speechless. Perhaps in the future, An Nuan wouldn't even spare him a glance.
And he knew better than anyone that this was all his own doing.
Xu Ruowei looked at Shen Xizhou. Sensing he was about to step forward, she whispered in his ear, "Shen Xizhou, don't forget what you promised. If you fail to deliver, then everything you have now will turn to nothing. I'm sure you wouldn't want that to happen to you, would you?"
Shen Xizhou glanced back at Xu Ruowei, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
But soon, he regained his composure.
After all, after so many experiences, he knew very well what kind of person Xu Ruowei was. Such a ruthless remark was indeed something she would say.
"Xizhou, I know that hearing me say these words must make you hate me immensely. Perhaps you even think I'm a wicked woman, right?"
"But Shen Xizhou, everything I've done is for the sake of being with you."
"Xizhou, why is your attitude towards me like this now? You weren't like this before."
"I know there's been a misunderstanding between us. I believe once our misunderstanding is resolved, you won't be so cold."
"Xizhou, you are destined to be with me for this lifetime. You can never shake me off in this life."
"Are you happy hearing these words?"
Shen Xizhou looked at the woman before him with disgust and directly pulled his arm away from Xu Ruowei's grasp, saying coldly, "Xu Ruowei, you know perfectly well why I stood up to speak for you. You understand better than anyone else."
"Don't speak such sweet words to me now, because you know they are completely useless to me."