Chapter 80 [Collision Between the Former and the Current]

Chapter 80 [Collision Between the Former and the Current]

On a weekend morning in Binhu Community:

After much tossing, Hexuan leaned softly against Fang Hong. The two of them sat together on the sofa in the living room, watching a TV series. It was a pleasant weekend.

At that moment, Hexuan's mobile phone suddenly rang with a QQ notification. She quickly pulled away from Fang Hong's arms.

She picked up the phone and looked at the message. It was from Lin Ruoshui, labeled as: "I've returned to school. Let's meet up. I want to talk to you about Fang Hong face to face."

When Hexuan saw the message, she couldn't help but feel slightly stunned.

She knows?

After a moment's pause, Hexuan glanced at Fang Hong. When he noticed her staring at him, he casually asked, "What's wrong?"

Seeing the message from Lin Ruoshui, Hexuan immediately thought of what Fang Hong had told her.

After a brief hesitation, she whispered, "Ruoshui wants to see me. This is her message."

With that, Hexuan showed Fang Hong the phone and added, "What do you think?"

Fang Hong glanced at the message, then turned to look at Hexuan, saying calmly, "Of course she's looking for you, not me. This is a matter between you and her, and it's not really my place to get involved."

Hexuan immediately complained in frustration, "What? You're the center of it all, yet you're trying to step out of it with just one sentence?"

Fang Hong immediately responded, "Since she's looking to meet you alone, it means she doesn't want me to know."

Upon hearing this, Hexuan nodded in agreement. "That makes sense… then I'll go meet her."

Hexuan thought for a moment. Since she couldn't avoid it, it would be better to meet her again.

She quickly replied to Lin Ruoshui's message, then got up, left the living room, went into the bathroom to shower, and carefully selected a new outfit.

She dressed up carefully before meeting her. Hexuan was very cautious when meeting her. After all, the current girlfriend was about to meet the ex, so she had to outshine the other party.

Hours passed in a flash.

Hexuan returned to the living room, grabbed the keys to her Lamborghini, glanced at Fang Hong, and said with a smile, "I'll go see her now."

Fang Hong nodded, saying nothing more. He took a glance at Hexuan, seeing how carefully she was dressed to meet Lin Ruoshui. It was clear she was putting a lot of thought into it.

One thing was certain—Fang Hong thought Hexuan was quite skilled at handling rival women.

If the two women were jealous, as long as it didn't go too far, Fang Hong could accept it within reason—and maybe even find it interesting. After all, they were jealous because of him, which, in a sense, could be seen as a compliment.

In fact, most conversations among women revolve around men. Topics like emotions, clothing, and shopping may come up, but they all lead to discussions about men. Once men are discussed, everything else becomes clear. This is true not just in China, but in female variety shows worldwide.

Men's variety shows are much broader, covering everything from politics and economics to military, culture, history, and science. These topics are far richer.

Imagine a group of women gathering to discuss politics or history—it would feel entirely different. While not impossible, it's safe to say it's almost unheard of.

Half an hour later, Hexuan drove the brand-new red Lamborghini to the meeting spot.

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A cafe near Metro University:

Lin Ruoshui had arrived early and chosen a quiet corner by the wall, perfect for a private conversation without being disturbed. The wall was made of transparent glass.

Lin Ruoshui waited for a few minutes and soon noticed people outside the glass wall, looking in her direction. This drew her curiosity.

A red Lamborghini slowly drove into the parking space near the cafe. Initially, Lin Ruoshui looked on without much thought. After all, she hadn't seen the full exterior of the Lamborghini in Hexuan's previous photos, only the interior. She didn't know that the entire city had only one red Lamborghini.

But when she saw a woman step out of the car, Lin Ruoshui's composure cracked.

Under the watchful eyes of many passersby, Hexuan gracefully stepped out of the red supercar. She adjusted her sunglasses, placed them atop her head, and continued walking toward the coffee shop entrance.

Lin Ruoshui bit her lip lightly. Seeing Hexuan step out of the red supercar left her both surprised and angry.

After a brief moment, Hexuan arrived and sat down.

She apologized, "Sorry, Ruoshui. There was a traffic jam, so I kept you waiting."

Hexuan removed her sunglasses and tucked them into her bag.

Lin Ruoshui noticed Hexuan was dressed head to toe in high-end brands, from clothes to accessories, which were all expensive. Despite this, Lin Ruoshui forced a calm smile and said, "It's okay. I just arrived as well."

At that moment, Hexuan suddenly turned to her and said, "Ruoshui, we don't need to meet like this. I still prefer what we had before. Really."

Lin Ruoshui's smile quickly disappeared. She turned her head slightly and refused to respond. If she did, she might have cursed. Hexuan had stolen Fang Hong from her, and now she had the nerve to say such things.

After a long pause, Lin Ruoshui asked, "When did you fall for him?"

Hexuan replied frankly, "I fell for him almost at the same time as you."

Hearing this, Lin Ruoshui turned to her and said, "Can't you be honest, even now?"

Hexuan reassured her, "I didn't lie. When he chose you, I was lost for a long time, but I kept it to myself and didn't let anyone know."

Seeing Lin Ruoshui's disbelief, Hexuan added, "I swear, I didn't have any relationship with him before you broke up, and we only formally started dating about a month ago."

Lin Ruoshui raised an eyebrow and said with a half-smile, "The day I broke up with him, you were there too, remember? You said he was a scumbag. Hehe… looks like you're on good terms with him now. I admit I broke up with him then, and you helped a lot in that. But it's not worth talking about now. I don't blame you. I just blame myself for being too naïve."

"I…" Hexuan hesitated.

Lin Ruoshui's words left her speechless, especially since she did call Fang Hong a scumbag at that time. Now, she was with him, and she didn't know how to explain.

There was a quiet moment, and neither of them spoke.

Lin Ruoshui thought back to when she came to Xincheng to find Fang Hong, and how he had behaved so differently from before their breakup. His calm, confident, yet tender demeanor impressed her deeply, and it made her fall for him all over again.

Emotional setbacks do make people grow quickly. Lin Ruoshui pushed these thoughts aside and turned back to Hexuan, suddenly smiling. "Are you sure you can handle such a man? Or do you think you can keep him once you've temporarily got him?"

Hexuan was momentarily stunned by the question.

Seeing her reaction, Lin Ruoshui smirked, and Hexuan's silence made her feel she had gained the upper hand.

Lin Ruoshui stared at her and said leisurely, "It seems like you don't have much confidence. Knowing your limits isn't always a bad thing."

At these words, Hexuan, who had been silent, suddenly became upset. However, she held her composure, frowned slightly, and said, "You're not going to give up, are you?"

Lin Ruoshui smiled and casually replied, "Guess."

Hexuan chuckled, "Boring!"

Even though Lin Ruoshui didn't respond directly, Hexuan was sure she wouldn't let go. She believed Lin Ruoshui would never be able to stand it.

After a long while, Hexuan turned her gaze to the red supercar parked outside and let out a faint sigh. After her recent conflict with Fang Hong and the setback with her card, she felt relieved.

She turned back to Lin Ruoshui, and with a serious tone, said, "If you really can't let go… I can help you."

Lin Ruoshui blinked, not sure she had heard correctly, and stared at Hexuan in disbelief. "What did you say?"

Hexuan repeated, "I said, I can help you."

Realizing she had heard right, Lin Ruoshui, now full of confusion, asked suspiciously, "What do you mean? You want to give him back to me?"

Hexuan immediately denied, "You're thinking too much. That's impossible."

Lin Ruoshui was taken aback, feeling like she was being toyed with. But just as she was about to speak up in anger, Hexuan added, "What I mean is, it might be the best if the three of us end this together."

What Hexuan said was serious, and Lin Ruoshui did not immediately respond. This way, both of them could transform their conflict into an understanding. Their relationship could return to its previous state, or perhaps even grow closer, forming a strong alliance for the outside world.

But in that moment, Lin Ruoshui was once again taken aback by Hexuan's shocking words. As she processed them, she couldn't help but whisper, "Are you crazy? Do you even realize what you're saying?"

Now, Hexuan had calmed down, her demeanor serene as she responded, "I'm not crazy. I know exactly what I'm saying. I can tell you for sure that I know him better than you do. He is a man who can be both ruthless and affectionate."

Lin Ruoshui fell silent, her gaze locked on Hexuan. The latter suddenly smiled and added, "Does that sound contradictory? Maybe. But it's the truth. He won't marry any woman. Don't ask me how I know."

At that moment, Lin Ruoshui couldn't help but ask, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Hexuan, with a calm smile, said plainly, "What I'm saying is this: Either you completely let go, or if you really can't, then you need to give up on the idea of monopolizing him. No woman in this world can truly hold him to herself. I reached this conclusion after nearly losing him, whether you believe it or not. And that's all I have to say."

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