Chapter 077 Breaking Up

"Lili?"

Chen Wei stood up, somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected to run into Xu Lili here.

Come to think of it, it had been almost two months since he last saw her...

Xu Lili was dressed in professional attire, her once long hair now cut into a neat bob, giving her a more capable appearance.

But, at the moment, Xu Lili was clearly wearing a look of anger!

"So, Chen Wei, you've hooked up with the campus belle!" Xu Lili sneered.

Chen Wei furrowed his brows, about to say something, but Tan Rui, who was sitting beside him, stood up and said, "Lili, you've misunderstood..."

"Shut up!" Xu Lili cut her off before Tan Rui could finish speaking.

Tan Rui was angry but didn't say anything, her expression turning cold as she looked at Xu Lili.

"Lili, let's sit down and talk. I have a lot to say to you," Chen Wei said, sitting back down on the sofa.

Tan Rui sat down next to Chen Wei, subtly moving closer to him. After sitting down, she casually ran her fingers through her hair, giving Xu Lili a provocative look.

Chen Wei's mind was in turmoil, and he didn't pay much attention.

Xu Lili was even angrier and sat down directly across from the two, glaring coldly at Chen Wei.

At this moment, a well-dressed man in his thirties approached them.

After glancing at Chen Wei and Tan Rui and smiling noddingly, he turned to Xu Lili and asked softly, "Lili, your friend?"

"Yes," Xu Lili replied coldly.

"Should I wait for you upstairs?" the man asked.

"Fine," Xu Lili replied, still glaring at Chen Wei, her tone cold.

"Don't take too long. I'm worried the client will get impatient," the man reminded her.

"I know!" Xu Lili sounded impatient.

With that, the man smiled politely at Chen Wei and Tan Rui before turning and leaving.

Once the man left, Xu Lili looked at Chen Wei and said, "Speak."

"Who is he?" Chen Wei asked calmly.

"It's none of your business! Tell me about the two of you!" Xu Lili replied coldly.

"I have nothing to do with Tan Rui," Chen Wei shook his head, suddenly losing interest in explaining further.

Xu Lili sneered and said, "Fine, if you don't want to admit it, let me ask you one question now. How do you feel about us?"

"Xu Lili, shouldn't I be asking you that? What do you think about us?" Chen Wei retorted.

Chen Wei's tone had become somewhat cold and firm.

Xu Lili looked at Chen Wei, her eyes filled with hatred, love, anger, resentment, longing, and reluctance, a mix of emotions swirling within her.

Tears welled up in her eyes unknowingly.

She actually started crying.

Chen Wei was stunned!

Looking at Xu Lili, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xu Lili took out a tissue from her bag, wiped away her tears, took a deep breath to calm herself, and then said, "Let's break up."

As soon as she finished speaking, tears streamed down her face again.

She buried her head in her lap, sobbing silently.

Chen Wei looked at Xu Lili in this state, thinking about their nearly three years of relationship, feeling somewhat choked up himself.

He stood up and sat down next to Xu Lili, patting her shoulder and saying, "I'm sorry."

Xu Lili couldn't hold back anymore and cried bitterly, leaning on Chen Wei.

"Chen Wei, I really don't want to break up. I don't want to leave you, but I can't accept it! I really can't accept it!"

"I can't bear to live like this for the rest of my life! I can't bear to be ridiculed by those people!"

"They are clearly inferior to me! Why can they live in villas and drive luxury cars, while I can only rent a house and take the bus! Why?"

"I've been working so hard!"

"I'm the first one to arrive at the company every day, and the last one to leave. I don't even rest on weekends, just to meet clients and bring in more business! Just to improve my performance and earn more money!"

"My performance is the best in the whole company, but someone else was promoted instead of me, just because that person's boyfriend is a manager and a big client of the company!"

"I really can't accept it!"

"I even thought about finding a wealthy man to depend on! It would be so easy! Just lie on the bed, and I would have everything! But I can't do it!"

"I don't want to earn money by selling my body, and I don't want to do anything that would hurt you! I just want to earn money with my own abilities! But why is it so hard?"

"Those clients, they're all up to no good! I have to put on a fake smile in front of those disgusting men. Do you know how that feels?"

"Chen Wei, I know you've been working hard, but in this world, many things really can't be obtained just by hard work!"

Chen Wei listened quietly to Xu Lili's grievances and frustrations, sighed deeply, and said, "Lili, I'm sorry. I've made you suffer over the years, but..."

Chen Wei was about to tell Xu Lili that he was making money now, but Xu Lili suddenly sat up, wiped away her tears, and said, "Well, I've said enough. I feel much better now. Chen Wei, let's end it here. I was a bit hesitant before, but now, it doesn't matter. That man just now is our manager, and he has feelings for me, but I don't feel anything for him. A small department manager like him doesn't interest me. The company has a chance for me to study abroad, and it's almost settled. I'm leaving for abroad next week. This is one of the few opportunities in my life that can change my destiny, and I want to seize it. I want to stay outside. Chen Wei, I can only say sorry to you. But no matter what, I will remember you. You are the first, and probably the only man I have truly loved in my life. In the future, I may have many men, but I won't give my heart to anyone else! Goodbye!"

After saying this, Xu Lili stood up, turned around, and walked away.

After taking a few steps, she stopped, turned back to Tan Rui, smiled slightly, and said, "Tan Rui, I have always... envied you, really. Chen Wei is a good man. Although he's poor now, I believe he will succeed in the future. Unfortunately, I can't wait. If possible, I really don't want to give him to you! But now, I can only let go. I hope you... forget it, catch up with him first. As an ex, I advise you not to play those petty tricks with Chen Wei."

After finishing speaking, Xu Lili didn't stop anymore and walked straight to the elevator.

She didn't look back anymore.

Chen Wei silently watched Xu Lili leave, continuing to observe her until she entered the elevator.

Tan Rui walked over, stood beside him, and gently said, "Why didn't you tell her earlier that you've already made money?"

"Is money really that important?" Chen Wei didn't answer Tan Rui's question but asked a question instead.