Chapter 374: Gentle Trap (XVIII)
An Jiayi's eyes, which had been red all the time, finally became bloodshot. She said, "Xie Zhang, am I not worthy of a legitimate relationship?"

Xie Zhang looked at the brokenness on her face and her eyes full of grievance, and finally realized that he could not force it anymore.

However, even if he knew it rationally, how could he let go just like that out of emotion?

Xie Zhang raised his hand and gently stroked An Jiayi's face. His fingertips trembled, as if he had a lot of emotions that were suppressed at this moment.

His eyes were red, and he stared at An Jiayi for a long time. He said softly, "Jiayi, can you give us a little more time?"

An Jiayi shook her head firmly without any hesitation. She said, "Xie Zhang, there is no time. If we continue to entangle, there is only one possibility, that is, I will watch you marry someone else."

An Jiayi's determination to leave was more determined than Xie Zhang imagined.

She didn't give Xie Zhang any time to buffer and moved out of Baiyuan without hesitation.

Xie Zhang never knew that An Jiayi really wanted to do something and could be so determined.

He watched her silently as she carried her luggage down from upstairs, and finally stood up and strode towards her.

The last words to keep her came out hoarsely: "Didn't you hear what Lin Leyao said? Jiayi, her existence has no effect on our relationship. You can still be by my side and do whatever you want. In the future, if there is any place you want to go or anything you want to do, I can accompany you."

"Xie Zhang, I know, you don't need to say anything more." An Jiayi interrupted Xie Zhang softly.

He had already said this and An Jiayi had already answered it, so she didn't want to continue arguing.

So, she said softly and firmly: "None of this is what I want. Please, please let me go, and let's part ways amicably."

She didn't even have the anger and sadness she had last night, and she was as calm as a pool of stagnant water.

Xie Zhang was a little out of breath. He took a step back, realizing that his attitude was ridiculous, so he put on his cold and hard mask again and said in a deep voice, "If you want to leave, go ahead. I won't stop you."

An Jiayi nodded calmly, "Thank you."

After saying that, without waiting for Xie Zhang to answer, he walked out without looking back.

Xie Zhang heard the footsteps gradually fading away and opened his eyes in disbelief. He watched An Jiayi's back disappear from his sight and felt a momentary stinging sensation.

At night, Bian Yue and Li Siheng came to see Xie Zhang to reminisce about the past.

An Jiayi moved her things away very cleanly, as if she had never been there.

Xie Zhang sat on the sofa with a dull expression, no emotion visible, and just drank glass after glass.

Bian Yue held her chin in her hand, full of confusion, "If you are so reluctant, why did you let An Jiayi leave?"

"I didn't ask her to leave. She wanted to leave on her own." Xie Zhang corrected Bian Yue's words. He frowned, looked annoyed, and spoke with a hint of hostility. "I really don't know what she is struggling with. I clearly promised her that nothing will change. Why should she be dissatisfied?"

Li Siheng was peeling oranges for Bian Yue. He did not participate in the conversation between the two, but just listened silently.

Bian Yue glanced at Xie Zhang coldly, "You mean, she should be grateful?"

Xie Zhang looked unhappy. He was choked by Bian Yue's questioning and could only say unhappily, "Bian Yue, whose friend are you?"

Bian Yue said, "Of course I'm your friend, but Jiayi and I are also friends. Jiayi is a very good girl and she deserves your kindness. Xie Zhang, if you want to marry Lin Leyao, then let her go. It's better for everyone if you break up now." Xie Zhang felt as if someone was holding a needle and stabbing it into his brain. The pain was sharp. He subconsciously clenched his fists and looked at Bian Yue with cold eyes, "I let her go? Is it painful for her to be with me?"

"She might have been able to find joy in misery in the past, but now, Xie Zhang, you should know very well that it is impossible for her to be happy."

It was late at night, and after chatting with Xie Zhang for a few minutes, Bian Yue felt a little sleepy.

She said, "If I had known Jiayi was not here, I would not have come to see you today."

Li Siheng stood up upon seeing this and said gently, "Yueyue, I'll take you home."

Bian Yue nodded and walked out.

Li Siheng wanted to follow, but Xie Zhang stopped him.

Xie Zhang said: "Si Heng, I have something to ask you, please wait a moment."

So Bian Yue left, and the two sat opposite each other in the hall.

Xie Zhang pinched his brows and said in a tired voice, "What should I do?"

"You should have many ways to get An Jiayi back to you."

"You know this is not what I want." Xie Zhang looked at Li Siheng helplessly.

Li Siheng pulled his lips and smiled gently. He stared at Xie Zhang calmly and said lightly: "If what you want is her willingness, there is nothing I can do."

Xie Zhang's frown deepened. He took the cigarette beside him, lit it, and took a deep breath. "You should know that Lin Leyao is a very good marriage partner. She will not interfere with the relationship between An Jiayi and me. She can tolerate her, but others may not be able to do this."

"But An Jiayi can't tolerate this kind of relationship." Li Siheng took the coat that Bian Yue had left behind. His voice was calm and composed. "Xie Zhang, if you really like An Jiayi, you have to change."

Xie Zhang sneered, incredulous, "Have you been with Bian Yue for too long and been influenced by her? Si Heng, how could I possibly marry her?"

"Nothing is impossible. It just takes a little more thought." Li Siheng said, "Doesn't your father think that An Jiayi is not worthy of you? Then why don't you think of a way to make her worth enough to enter the Xie family?"

Xie Zhang's eyes were filled with mixed emotions. He looked at Li Siheng and asked, "What do you mean?"

"The rules can be changed. An Jiayi's identity is not changeable. Just give Xie Quan what he wants." Li Siheng paused and changed the subject, "But I'm not sure if An Jiayi can wait for you that long."

How much youth can a woman have?

By the time Xie Zhang grows up to be able to influence Xie Quan's decision, will An Jiayi still be young?
No one can give this answer.

Xie Zhang closed his eyes. He heard Li Siheng's footsteps as he stood up and walked out. He was speechless.
The news of An Jiayi and Xie Zhang's separation quickly spread throughout the company.

Wang Shao didn't want to see his chess piece that he had worked so hard to raise go to waste, so he repeatedly asked An Jiayi, "Are they really breaking up? Is it impossible to reconcile?"

An Jiayi smiled and said gently, "Boss Wang, this is the end of Mr. Xie and I."

Wang Shao sighed and said, "Jiayi, why don't you think about it again?"