Three years after our breakup, my ex-boyfriend dragged me to get our marriage certificate.

Ji Yuhuai didn't look at her, but just pursed his lips, then suddenly turned around and strode towards the door.

Lin Qingyi watched his resolute back, and her heart skipped a beat for no reason.

She prayed silently that Ji Yuhuai would never think of the 200,000 yuan he had transferred to her.

She didn't treat the person well, so she didn't feel comfortable taking the money.

The next second, Ji Yuhuai suddenly turned around and took a few steps toward her again.

"How much money do you want to make before you're satisfied?"

He stared intently at Lin Qingyi, his voice low and hoarse, "How much money do you want? Name your price, and I'll give you everything."

Lin Qingyi was stunned.

"From now on, focus all your attention on me and stop looking for Xixi."

I forbid you from using my name to blackmail her.

She doesn't have much money; the money I give her, she never touches.

Lin Qingyi blinked and suddenly stopped feeling angry.

But in my chest, there was an indescribable bitterness and irony.

"Money, of course, the more the better."

Lin Qingyi lowered her eyes, seemingly pondering something, but in reality, she was concealing the self-mockery in her eyes.

"Since you're willing to pay for your girlfriend's expenses, then I can accept it."

"Name your price." Ji Yuhuai rubbed his temples and sat back down on the bed.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

Lin Qingyi looked up at him seriously, "I need a job."

"I'll go back to Beicheng with you, and you can arrange for me to work in the Urban Investment Department."

"Give an inch and you'll want a mile."

Ji Yuhuai stared at her for a long time, then threw down a sentence and slammed the door shut as he left.

This night was destined to be a sleepless one.

As a result, no one was able to get up for breakfast the next day.

We didn't get to fully enjoy the subsequent activities either.

The atmosphere among the group became increasingly awkward.

Lin Qingyi did not speak to Ji Yuhuai again.

Qiao Suining could tell that the two were having a cold war.

The more she looked at Ji Yuhuai, the more displeased she became, especially when Ji Yuhuai was being affectionate with Jiang Wenxi. She felt sorry for Lin Qingyi.

Consequently, she also disliked He Zhixu.

He Zhixu was proficient in all these entertainment activities, clearly a seasoned player.

Qiao Suining dislikes men who don't have a proper job and doesn't think He Zhixu is a good marriage prospect.

Therefore, when He Zhixu spoke to her, she would basically retort with a sharp retort.

Gradually, He Zhixu also began to feel uncomfortable.

He originally planned to come here for a relaxing vacation with Lin Qingyi.

With Qiao Suining, that troublesome fellow, here we can forget about going to Lin Qingyi's room for some tender time.

Even a glance at Lin Qingyi made him feel like there was a pair of eyes watching him from behind, a sinister sight.

On Monday morning, the group left the resort and returned to Tianjin.

Lin Qingyi gave an address casually, and Ji Yuhuai pulled over.

Qiao Suining also got out of the car.

"Qingyi, I'm going to Beicheng in a few days."

Qiao Suining said regretfully, "We've only just become friends, and now we're going to be in a long-distance relationship..."

"It's okay, we can video chat," Lin Qingyi said obediently.

"My family is going to throw us a farewell party before I leave, you absolutely have to come."

"I might not be too worried..." Lin Qingyi wouldn't dare to go to the tiger's territory to make her presence known.

The Qiao family is a den of dragons and tigers; she won't go there.

"I'll be very sad if you reject me." Qiao Suining looked at her very seriously.

Lin Qingyi frowned slightly. "Okay, I'll definitely go."

Qiao Suining was very sincere; she could sense it.

On the golf course, the conversation turned to the art studio.

Qiao Suining knew that the art studio where she consigned her works had closed down and she was temporarily unemployed.

Qiao Suining posted her QR code on her WeChat Moments to promote her product.

Before long, several wealthy young men and women added her as a friend, wanting to buy her paintings.

She knew that Qiao Suining truly considered her a friend.

Wen Ya went to the south, and Qiao Suining was the only friend she had left.

"It's settled then. I'll have someone pick you up."

Qiao Suining nodded happily before turning around and getting into the car.

Ji Yuhuai first took Qiao Suining and Jiang Wenxi to the hospital.

Qiao Suining is going to pursue further studies, and the hospital still needs to complete the necessary procedures.

Jiang Wenxi received a certificate after her internship ended.

Ji Yuhuai and He Zhixu returned to the He family home.

"Get over here."

He's father swung the rattan cane in his hand, making He Zhixu's heart tremble.

"You have some nerve, cheating on me right under Sui Ning's nose."

Father He glared angrily, pointing his finger at He Zhixu's nose and yelling, "The Qiao family already knows! You were planning to take that mistress with you on this vacation, weren't you?"

"This is a frame-up, Dad." He Zhixu was still trying to defend himself. He had been very careful, but had Qiao Suining still found out?

"Whether it's a frame-up or not, you know the answer in your heart."

Father He grew angrier as he spoke, “If you’re going to ruin the marriage between our two families for some sleazy woman, then get out of this house.”

He Zhixu swallowed hard and looked at Ji Yuhuai for help.

Unfortunately, Ji Yuhuai didn't even glance at him.

"I've broken up with her."

"It's too late." Father He said coldly, "The entire Qiao family knows about this person. They have to get their revenge."

"I'll go apologize," He Zhixu said without hesitation.

"Nonsense!" Father He said, exasperated. "What did you do wrong? What are you going to apologize for?"

That woman is the one who's clinging to you; she's the one in the wrong, and she's the one who should apologize.

"You hand her over to the Qiao family, and that'll be the end of it."

"Impossible." He Zhixu shook his head. "I can't let a woman take the blame for me."

Father He's chest heaved with anger.

He Zhixu refused to back down.

Ji Yuhuai didn't listen anymore.

Because he knew that He Zhixu couldn't outmaneuver the He family and would eventually compromise.

As for Lin Qingyi, if she falls into the hands of the Qiao family, her fate will be terrible.

*

Lin Qingyi hasn't left the house for four whole days.

She lay on the sofa in her rented room, staring at her phone, oblivious to whether it was day or night.

Wenya and Xiaoyundou had just arrived in the south and were busy settling in, so they didn't have time to chat with her.

She had no job and could only wait.

Ji Yuhuai refused to take her to the North City.

Now she can only hope that He Zhixu still has some feelings for her.

But she felt the hope was slim.

Sure enough, He Zhixu called early the next morning.

Lin Qingyi grabbed her coat and went downstairs.

"Qingyi." He Zhixu avoided her gaze, his tone somewhat hurried, "Here's one million. Take it; consider it a small compensation from me."

Lin Qingyi frowned. She usually beamed with joy whenever she saw money.

But today, she felt a little uneasy.

She'd been with He Zhixu for so long, and they hadn't even slept together, let alone shared a proper kiss...

She didn't contribute anything substantial, but instead took a lot of money from him.

She suddenly felt that the money was burning her hands.

"Mr. He, I understand your predicament, and I agree to break up with you."

But I don't want this money...

"Qingyi, you keep it. It'll make me feel better."

He Zhixu paused for a moment, then said, "That's all for now, I'll be going."

Lin Qingyi stared blankly as He Zhixu drove off and disappeared from her sight.

The next second, several men who looked like bodyguards walked over.

"Miss, Mr. He invites you to have some tea."