My Multiple Identities Revealed After Marrying the Bigshot
Chapter 353: Worried You Would Block Me

Chapter 353: Chapter 353: Worried You Would Block Me

"I will protect them," Zhou Shuyan said, "I was careless before, I didn’t expect him to be so utterly ruthless, but since then, I’ve been on my guard and won’t let such a thing happen again."

"He won’t hurt anyone around me again," Zhou Shuyan promised, "My mother, your family, they will not be harmed."

"At first, I kept my identity a secret not only from you but also from Zhou Xueyi regarding your identity, as I needed time to strategize," Zhou Shuyan said, "Now that everything is in place, and his power has been mostly eradicated, it’s almost insignificant."

"There’s no need to worry about him anymore, nor about him hurting anyone around us," Zhou Shuyan assured, "That’s also one of the reasons why I dare to involve you now and be honest with you."

"Only when I’m sure you won’t get hurt, do I dare to speak freely," Zhou Shuyan said, "Youxi, I’m not so selfish as to knowingly keep you by my side when there’s danger."

"When you’re considering our relationship, you needn’t worry about your family’s safety," Zhou Shuyan said, "I won’t let them come to harm."

Lu Youxi took a deep breath, "I understand."

"Do you believe me?" Zhou Shuyan asked, worried that Lu Youxi wouldn’t believe him.

"I believe you," Lu Youxi said, noticing Zhou Shuyan’s surprised expression. She pursed her lips, "Even though you kept such a big secret from me, I know your words still count. You wouldn’t say something you aren’t sure of."

Although it wasn’t the time to relax, hearing Lu Youxi’s words, Zhou Shuyan couldn’t help but smile lightly.

"Youxi, you’re angry with me, but... please, don’t give up on me," Zhou Shuyan said pitifully.

He feared he would never find someone like Lu Youxi again, who trusted him and understood him.

Nobody could make him feel the way Lu Youxi did.

This girl, Lu Youxi, was too special.

Nobody could compare to her.

Zhou Shuyan’s lips pressed together slightly; he hadn’t told Lu Youxi that if she didn’t forgive him, he wouldn’t love anyone else.

Nobody could be as special as Lu Youxi.

But saying such things would sound like a threat.

He wouldn’t do that.

If it had been before, when Lu Youxi didn’t know Zhou Shuyan’s identity, Zhou Shuyan’s behavior would have felt only slightly off.

But now, Zhou Shuyan, CEO of Chengzhou Group, the Family Head of the Zhou Family, was making a pitiable display in front of her.

Under such high prestige, showing such low humility was truly discordant.

Lu Youxi didn’t know what Zhou Shuyan was like on his own when he wasn’t with her, but it was certainly not the ordinary worker’s demeanor he showed in front of her.

Just watching Zhou Shuyan being treated by Chengzhou’s people along the way proved that Zhou Shuyan usually wasn’t as approachable as he was around her.

In her previous life, as the CEO of Lin’s, although Lin’s wasn’t yet qualified to cooperate with Chengzhou or involved in the same industry,

based on the clients Lu Youxi had dealt with, she could perhaps guess what Zhou Shuyan was usually like.

But now, Zhou Shuyan looked pitiful and anxious at her, like a big dog fearful of being abandoned by its owner.

Lu Youxi took a deep breath, reminding herself not to be fooled by Zhou Shuyan.

Indeed, he had withheld the truth at first, which she could understand.

Back then, neither of them had feelings for the other, both intending to divorce, so there was no need to share their personal affairs.

But after they got together, Zhou Shuyan continued to delay.

And, as Lu Youxi just mentioned, what angered her most now was Zhou Shuyan’s manipulation.

He was manipulating her heart.

He delayed being honest because he feared angering her, which might lead to a breakup. He wanted to be sure she loved him enough to not leave him even if she was angry, and then reveal the truth.

"Actually, you still don’t understand me," Lu Youxi said, "You think by waiting until I’m utterly in love with you, so even if I get angry, I won’t break up with you, I would ultimately reconcile with you."

"But you are wrong," Lu Youxi took another deep breath, "By that time, even if my love for you was overwhelming to the point of desperation, I would still force myself to break up with you.

"Because I can be cruel to myself, because I’ve decided, in this lifetime, I’ll never let myself be manipulated by anyone. Even if it costs me dearly, and brings intolerable pain," Lu Youxi finished and walked away.

Zhou Shuyan instinctively followed.

"Don’t follow me," Lu Youxi said coldly.

Catching a glimpse of Zhou Shuyan stopping, Lu Youxi quickly left.

Zhou Shuyan felt an agonizing suffocation, his breaths labored as he clutched his chest and collapsed weakly onto the sofa.

Lu Youxi’s final words frightened him.

He feared that if the girl got tough, she would disregard everything, even her own pain, to break up with him.

That girl had a fiercer temper than he had ever imagined.

Lu Youxi was right; he thought he understood her, but in truth, he didn’t comprehend her at all.

Zhou Shuyan recalled the reminder Xu Jingmin had given him; in this matter, Xu Jingmin saw things more clearly than he did.

Zhou Shuyan looked at his phone, wanting to contact Lu Youxi but not daring to.

Lu Youxi had said that if she doesn’t reach out to him first, he shouldn’t seek her out either.

Zhou Shuyan was uncertain how long it would be before Lu Youxi would be willing to contact him.

What he feared most was that she would just never reach out, and in the end, they would indeed separate.

After a moment of thought, Zhou Shuyan suddenly picked up his phone and dialed Lu Youxi.

Lu Youxi wasn’t in the mood to take the subway, so she hailed a taxi to return to Jing University.

Just as she got into the car, her phone rang.

Lu Youxi never thought was Zhou Shuyan would call.

She had just told Zhou Shuyan not to contact her for the time being.

Zhou Shuyan was someone who kept his word.

But Lu Youxi had forgotten, Zhou Shuyan didn’t seem to have promised her that.

She took out her phone, only to find it was indeed a call from Zhou Shuyan.

Lu Youxi rejected the call with a dark expression.

She hadn’t expected this man to not only keep secrets from her but now did not even keep his word.

Immediately after hanging up, she received a text message.

Zhou Shuyan: "I didn’t intend to contact you, I’m just worried you might have blacklisted me."

Lu Youxi: "..."

Lu Youxi was so angry she didn’t reply to him, and of course, she didn’t blacklist him.

Since Lu Youxi could receive messages, Zhou Shuyan let out a sigh of relief.

He thought for a moment, then summoned Yu Zeqin.

"Have there been any events happening at Jing University lately?" Zhou Shuyan asked.

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