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Li Hao recently had to find time to accompany Bai Xue while also holding a quarterly progress meeting to discuss the overall urban planning for Yurou County, leaving him busier than ever. Perhaps he thought that by keeping himself occupied, he could numb the pain of Bai Xue's presence.
Lin Xiao recalled Meng Kai's phone call during the day and assumed that Li Hao was in a bad mood due to his busy schedule. She wanted to comfort him but hesitated, fearing it might disturb his rest. However, her thoughts did not linger for long before she received an unexpected phone call.
In a café, Bai Xue and Lin Xiao sat across from each other. Lin Xiao was unsure of the other woman's intentions and remained silent.
"Miss Lin, do you know who I am?" Bai Xue stirred her coffee gently.
"You mentioned on the phone that you are Li Hao's ex-girlfriend." Lin Xiao maintained her professional smile, a skill she had perfected as an assistant.
"Do you want to hear about my story with him?" Bai Xue's voice was soft, and as she looked at Lin Xiao, she felt a surge of confidence.
"To be honest, not really. It's your relationship with him; I don't quite understand why you're here. If you two have decided to get back together, Li Hao can just tell me." Lin Xiao kept her polite smile intact.
"Aren't you curious about his past?" Bai Xue continued softly, as if implying that not knowing would be Lin Xiao's fault.
"I'm more curious about whether you came here on your own or if Li Hao sent you." Lin Xiao had never expected to be approached by his ex-girlfriend.
"I came on my own. Over a month ago, I met him in Yu Rao, and I've been with him since then."
Bai Xue remained calm and unhurried, but Lin Xiao noticed cracks forming in her smile, which seemed forced. The implication of Bai Xue being with Li Hao struck Lin Xiao hard—was that why he hadn’t returned to the provincial capital? Why he ignored her texts?
She recalled Meng Kai’s hesitations and felt a sharp pain in her heart; it seemed everyone knew but her.
"Do you still want to tell me your story? Now I’m curious," Lin Xiao said, realizing she should let go of any hope.
As Bai Xue recounted her relationship with Li Hao, Lin Xiao felt a piercing ache. It turned out he was capable of love—normal love like what he shared with Li Youyou—but not with her.
They had explored the library at Xiangtian University together, watched movies at the West District University activity center, and stargazed at Lover's Hill. They shared common dreams, and Bai Xue’s return was also meant to help him realize those dreams.
And yet, none of that existed between her and Li Hao. Their interactions had been limited to a few meals out and one shopping trip; everything else seemed confined to the bedroom. Now that Bai Xue was back, Lin Xiao felt utterly useless.
The moment Lin Xiao laid eyes on Bai Xue, she realized just how thoroughly she had been defeated. It was as if Bai Xue was a reflection of herself; it shouldn’t have been that way. She never expected to find herself in a situation reminiscent of a love story where one person plays the role of a substitute. The reason for their fateful encounter turned out to be this.
Bai Xue and him were the true embodiment of love, while she was merely an outsider. "Thank you for your kindness, and I wish you both happiness," Lin Xiao thought as she struggled to maintain the last shred of her dignity. She picked up her bag, straightened her back, and calmly walked out.
The gentle sun bathed Lin Xiao in warmth, yet she felt a chilling sensation deep within her bones. In the end, it was all a misplaced affection, and she hadn’t anticipated it would end so miserably.
When Lin Xiao returned to Lido Water View to pack her belongings, she felt like a stray dog. She glanced around and decided to give away a set of dishes she had once bought to the cleaning staff. The jewelry that Li Hao had given her was placed back into its box and set on the vanity in the guest room.
Her presence had already been minimal, and now it was as if she had erased all traces of herself. Finally, she left her access card on the mystical storage rack, packed her slippers into a plastic bag, and tossed them into the trash outside.
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