CHAPTER 620: CHAPTER 537 DIFFERENT LIVES

Liu Xiaole was surprised: "What’s going on? Why so serious!"

"A few days ago, I accompanied Xiao Ning to Hong Kong and happened to bump into my elementary school deskmate. We hadn’t seen each other for years!"

"Oh my god! That’s amazing! So lucky!"

"Right! And then today, we met up again, and unexpectedly ran into An Zhengran. Only then did I realize she’s the girl you mentioned! But she clarified that they really are just junior high classmates!"

Liu Xiaole’s jaw dropped in shock—she hadn’t anticipated this turn of events.

Hearing this, she still felt a sting in her heart, but she forced a smile and said, "So it’s her! I’ve seen her before! She really is quite pretty, from a good family, and even studied abroad!"

Li Si held her hand firmly and said seriously, "I asked them today, and they really are just classmates! The reason I’m telling you this, even though it might hurt, is because we’re good friends.

If I kept this from you, and one day you saw me with her, you might get upset and think I’m not being a good friend, hiding the truth from you!

Or maybe there’s still a chance for reconciliation between you and An Zhengran. If this misunderstanding clears up, you two might make up!

But if I knew the truth and kept it a secret, you might end up blaming me! That could lead to us drifting apart and eventually no longer being friends!

So I’m laying everything on the table today, even if it hurts you to hear it, because I want to be an honest friend to you!"

She didn’t want to lose Liu Xiaole as a friend. At the same time, she wanted to see how Liu Xiaole truly felt. If there was still affection for An Zhengran, she didn’t want Liu Xiaole to lose out because of a misunderstanding.

Liu Xiaole’s eyes instantly reddened. She nodded vigorously, "Sisi! I understand your intention. If you hadn’t told me this today, and I saw the two of you together someday, I really would have been devastated!

But you opened up to me, and I’m grateful! Truly!

Honestly, my breakup with An Zhengran wasn’t just because of this one small thing. It’s his personality, his mom’s interference—I was already exhausted! This was just the last straw that broke the camel’s back!

Even if I know there’s nothing between them and it was all a misunderstanding, I still wouldn’t go back! Haven’t you noticed how much weight I’ve lost recently?"

"Do you think I can break up and immediately act carefree and happy? I was heartbroken too, ending a relationship where I poured in all my passion. Let me tell you, my heart hurt in ways I couldn’t describe! Work was busy for a while, and I couldn’t sleep at night.

But I’ve gotten through it now! Even if it was all a misunderstanding, I don’t want to look back! I don’t want my future to revolve around a man or tiptoe around a mother-in-law!"

"I have my own parents too. They always used to say you raise sons with less and daughters with more. My parents may not be wealthy, but they’ve always spoiled me!

From now on, I want to find someone who spoils me—not someone I have to constantly accommodate!"

Li Si pulled her into a hug, gently patting her back in comfort. "Xiao Le! I’m so happy for you! Your way of thinking is absolutely right! That’s it then! It feels so much better to get this off my chest!"

Liu Xiaole couldn’t help laughing, "No wonder! I thought you were acting weird today! Turns out this was it! It’s all good now. We’ve talked it out, so let’s just keep eating and drinking!"

Li Si laughed loudly, "Alright!" She felt a weight lifted off her chest—it felt great not having to carry that burden anymore!

Once they were full, Liu Xiaole told Li Si to sit on the sofa while she went to cut some chilled watermelon.

Li Si sat there, her gaze wandering curiously around Liu Xiaole’s home. On the TV stand was their family photo, and everyone was smiling joyously.

Li Si couldn’t help but feel envious of the warmth in Liu Xiaole’s family. They didn’t need to be rich—just enough to live comfortably was sufficient.

Their family seemed so harmonious and optimistic. You could easily imagine how happy they were in their daily lives.

Liu Xiaole came out of the kitchen with the watermelon and noticed Li Si looking curiously at the photos of her family.

She decided to enthusiastically pull out childhood photos from beneath the TV stand to show Li Si.

Pointing out the ages at which each photo was taken, she explained them one by one.

Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang!

"You’ve got a visitor?" Li Si glanced towards the door.

She wondered if it could somehow be An Zhengran coming over.

Liu Xiaole curiously stood up. "No problem, I’ll check!"

Peeking through the peephole, she realized it was someone familiar. Liu Xiaole opened the door.

Li Si’s curiosity was piqued, and she looked toward the entrance. To her surprise, it was Liu Jiaqi, dressed in a white dress and carrying a bag of things!

Since her divorce from Leng Mohao, this was the first time the two of them had crossed paths.

Li Si froze for a moment—she hadn’t expected to see Liu Jiaqi!

Even Liu Jiaqi was caught off guard seeing Li Si at Liu Xiaole’s place.

Thinking about the past and what had happened between them, it was undeniably awkward.

Liu Xiaole, who never got along well with Liu Jiaqi, asked politely, "Something you need?"

Otherwise, she’d never show up here in a million years.

Liu Jiaqi stood at the doorway, hesitant to enter but too awkward to leave.

She collected herself and said, "I won’t come in! My mom asked me to bring some fresh hairy crabs that someone gifted us. I called from downstairs, but your phone was off! Did you change your number?"

Liu Xiaole rolled her eyes secretly. "I did! We already have some here—you can take these back!"

Liu Jiaqi stiffly forced the bag of crabs into Liu Xiaole’s hands. "Well, I’ve delivered them! Whether you eat them or not isn’t up to me!" With that, she hurriedly left.

Liu Xiaole huffed, shut the door, and casually tossed the bag onto the floor near the shoe cabinet. "She’s got issues!"

"What was that about?" Li Si asked, curious.

She recalled that Liu Jiaqi’s mother was someone she’d had the "pleasure" of meeting once with Leng Mochen. That woman really knew how to flaunt her superiority.

So why was she now voluntarily sending things to Liu Xiaole’s house?

Liu Xiaole turned her head and smiled, "Don’t you think the sun’s rising in the west today?"

"Hmm! Spill it! What’s going on?"

"Do you remember I told you about how Liu Jiaqi’s dad kept a mistress, and they even have a child in middle school?"

"Yes! And then?"

"Don’t rush! Long story short, Liu Jiaqi’s mom has been fighting tooth and nail. A few days ago, during my grandma’s birthday, the mistress showed up with a boy over ten years old and forced her way into the event. My aunt was so furious that she lost it. Eventually, after an ugly confrontation, my parents stepped in to help. This must be their way of showing gratitude!"

"The world truly is full of surprises! What’s Liu Jiaqi up to these days?" They were, after all, related for a time.

"She seems to be going on blind dates. She knows her father’s not going to leave all his assets to her, so she’s probably looking for a well-off man to marry!"

Li Si stayed a little longer before finally leaving Liu Xiaole’s place.

As she stepped out of the apartment building, Jiang Tong skillfully pulled his car up beside her and opened the door for her. Just as Li Si was about to get in, someone called her name behind her, "Li Si!"

Turning around, she saw that it was Liu Jiaqi, who hadn’t left yet.

Li Si was puzzled. "What’s up?"

Liu Jiaqi laughed self-deprecatingly. "I’d like to talk to you."

Li Si widened her eyes in confusion.

What could there possibly be to talk about between them? (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can visit m.qidian.com to read.)