Chapter 141: Goodnight, Wife
Chen Xialin had received the news early on that Gu Huaiye was coming to the Chen residence. He stood at the entrance of the villa with a joyous expression, eagerly watching every car that passed by.
Finally spotting the familiar vehicle, Chen Xialin waved excitedly.
Inside the car, Chen Zirui watched this scene, shaking his head and sighing at the same time.
“This is going to be really difficult.”
He estimated that the moment Gu Huaiye announced the cancellation of the engagement, Chen Xialin would cry and fuss enough to turn the whole house upside down.
Fortunately, he lived in the school dorms, so he’d just let the old man deal with it himself. Let’s see if he dares to make random betrothals next time.
Chen Zirui glanced at Gu Huaiye and found him looking perfectly calm, as if he didn’t fear what was about to happen at all.
It seemed he had truly made up his mind.
He had to find a chance to meet the guy who had bewitched Gu Huaiye. Just how beautiful must he be to make Gu Huaiye so firmly reject a marriage alliance with the Chen family?
The Chen family driver parked the car. Chen Xialin rushed to open the door for Gu Huaiye, staring at him with a shy expression.
“Brother Gu, you haven’t come to my house for dinner in so long. I missed you so much.”
Chen Zirui’s expression was hard to describe. “Chen Xialin, can you stop pinching your voice when you talk? It sounds awful.”
Hearing his brother, whom he saw day and night, speak like this made him nauseous; his arms were covered in goosebumps.
Having the rug pulled out from under him by Chen Zirui, Chen Xialin’s cheeks flushed red, and he glared at his brother.
“If you don’t like listening, plug your ears.”
Chen Xialin waited for Gu Huaiye to get out, then immediately linked arms with him.
“Brother Gu, I supervised the kitchen specifically for tonight’s dinner. It’s all your favorite dishes.”
Following behind, Chen Zirui shouted indignantly, “Who is actually your brother here? I don’t even get this kind of treatment.”
Chen Xialin looked back at Chen Zirui with disdain.
“If you’re so envious, go find an Omega to serve you.”
Chen Zirui: “……”
Remember the smile on your face right now.
These two brothers were probably destined to be single for life. How pitiful.
Hearing Chen Xialin’s words, Gu Huaiye’s expression immediately turned serious.
He stopped walking and pulled his hand away from Chen Xialin.
“Xialin, I have something I want to say to you.”
If he announced the cancellation of the engagement directly at the dinner table without a heads-up, it would be too cruel to Chen Xialin.
“What is it that’s so urgent?” Chen Xialin smiled obediently. “Why don’t we wait until after dinner? I wanted to go for a walk with you anyway.”
“This matter is very important.”
Chen Xialin sensed something was wrong, and the smile on his face faded slightly.
Chen Zirui knew what Gu Huaiye was going to say and found an excuse to slip away.
“I’m starving to death; I’m going in to eat some snacks first.”
Gu Huaiye looked down at Chen Xialin.
He truly cared about Chen Xialin, but that care was limited to friendship or brotherly affection. Especially after experiencing so many lifetimes—no matter what excessive things he had done, Chen Xialin had never resented him.
This made Gu Huaiye value his friendship with Chen Xialin even more. If possible, he really didn’t want to hurt him.
“Brother Gu, what do you want to tell me?” Chen Xialin looked uneasy, carefully tugging at the hem of Gu Huaiye’s clothes. “It’s not… what I think it is, is it?”
Gu Huaiye nodded slowly.
Chen Xialin’s face instantly turned pale, and his eyes gradually reddened.
“Why? Is it because I didn’t behave well enough? Did I make you hate me?”
“No, you are very good.” Gu Huaiye’s gaze was gentle. “You are the most outstanding Omega I have ever met.”
“Then why cancel the engagement?” Chen Xialin asked unwillingly. “Brother Gu, have you started to dislike me?”
“I like you very much, but only as a younger brother.”
Seeing that Chen Xialin was about to cry, Gu Huaiye hesitated, then took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to him.
“Actually, we shouldn’t be bound by pheromone compatibility. Xialin, have you ever thought that besides getting married, you could try a different life? An Omega doesn’t necessarily have to depend on an Alpha. You can go to better places and enrich your own life.”
Chen Xialin took the handkerchief and wiped the tear tracks from his face.
“But where can I go? Brother Gu, I really like you.”
Gu Huaiye rubbed Chen Xialin’s head, his tone gentle. “You can go abroad, or you can go to District B. Trust me, your value doesn’t lie in a marriage alliance. I like you too, which is exactly why I can’t marry you for the sake of pheromones. A marriage without romantic feelings is very hard to sustain.”
Chen Xialin saw the determination in the other’s eyes.
Although the words were spoken gently, he knew Gu Huaiye had made his decision and would not change it.
“Brother Gu, I understand.” Chen Xialin sniffled and choked out, “Then… can we still be friends in the future?”
Gu Huaiye smiled. “Of course we can. It’s not like we’re cutting ties completely.”
However, he knew that Chen Xialin would soon choose to go abroad.
“That’s good.” Chen Xialin finally smiled.
As long as Gu Huaiye didn’t hate him, Chen Xialin was satisfied.
After all, this engagement was something he had stolen.
He had been dreaming for so many years; it was time to wake up.
Before dinner, Gu Huaiye went directly to Father Chen’s office and stated his decision to cancel the engagement.
Just like in the first life, Father Chen’s face changed immediately.
First came persuasion, then threats.
Finding that Gu Huaiye refused to change his mind no matter what, he flew into a rage, denied him dinner, and kicked him out.
Soon, Father Gu learned the news of the broken engagement from Father Chen. He immediately called Gu Huaiye, ordering him to return home for a meeting within half an hour.
On the way home, Gu Huaiye sent a text message to Xie Miaohan.
[Don’t wait for me. Go to sleep early.]
Meanwhile, inside the hotel, Xie Miaohan hung his head, staring at his phone.
In front of him was the dinner delivered by the hotel staff, which Gu Huaiye had ordered in advance, worried he wouldn’t eat.
Xie Miaohan hadn’t touched his chopsticks at all, and the food on the table had gradually turned cold.
He typed on his phone, constantly deleting and editing, and finally chose to delete everything, sending only one word.
[Okay]
Xie Miaohan tossed his phone aside to take a shower. When he walked out of the bathroom and looked at the food on the table, he called the hotel to have the cold food cleared away.
He lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to sleep.
If Gu Huaiye really changed his mind, he wouldn’t have any complaints.
He truly couldn’t give Gu Huaiye anything.
He couldn’t mark him, nor could he let Gu Huaiye mark him.
Moreover, in every lifetime, he had broken Gu Huaiye’s heart, leaving him battered and bruised.
What right did he have to ask for so much?
Of course, he wouldn’t commit suicide again. He didn’t want to be a burden to Gu Huaiye.
He would just drag out a meager existence.
Xie Miaohan closed his eyes. Before long, a patch of the pillow was wet.
Late into the night, Xie Miaohan finally felt sleepy.
Just as he was about to fall asleep, the hotel door opened.
In the darkness, he saw Gu Huaiye tiptoe into the bathroom.
Ten minutes later, Gu Huaiye came out after his shower, got into bed, and hugged Xie Miaohan from behind.
Xie Miaohan was already wide awake, his breathing turning very shallow.
He felt Gu Huaiye kiss his ear.
“Glad I made it back.” Gu Huaiye hugged Xie Miaohan’s waist tightly and whispered, “Wife, goodnight.”
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