The thought of this possibility made Sheng Chenjin's heart feel uneasy. "Otherwise, what do you think my relationship is with Shi Xinxin, what kind of feelings do I have for her?"
"If you have such a nonchalant attitude towards Shi Xinxin, then I feel sorry for Shi Xinxin, and even more saddened," Xu Jiayi said directly and bluntly.
Listening to Xu Jiayi's words, Sheng Chenjin became increasingly confused. "What exactly do you want to say? Aren't you and Shi Xinxin already together? Has something gone wrong, and you're looking for someone to vent to?"
Seeing Sheng Chenjin's reaction and hearing his words, Xu Jiayi knew that Sheng Chenjin was not seriously talking to him at this moment.
Xu Jiayi's expression became even more serious. "Sheng Chenjin, I am serious. I am earnestly and seriously want to discuss Shi Xinxin with you. Shi Xinxin and I have nothing. She rejected me, and not just once. Do you know why?"
Sheng Chenjin did not answer Xu Jiayi, but kept looking at him. Both of them fell silent.
A trace of bitterness appeared on Xu Jiayi's lips. "She told me herself that it's because she can't forget someone and is unwilling to forget that person. And that person is you, Sheng Chenjin."
After Xu Jiayi spoke, Sheng Chenjin was completely stunned. After all, he never expected Shi Xinxin to think that way.
Xu Jiayi continued, "I don't know if you are aware that Shi Xinxin is currently in America. Do you know why she went to America?"
Sheng Chenjin remained silent, just waiting quietly for Xu Jiayi to continue.
Xu Jiayi pressed on, "It's actually very simple. It's because she wants to avoid you, to go far away alone to heal her wounds. The emotional pain from you has always imprisoned her. She has no way out. She wanted to leave the city where your presence lingered, thinking that this would help her forget you. But when she truly left, she realized it wasn't that she couldn't forget you, but that she was unwilling to forget you."
Sheng Chenjin's expression gradually became extremely unpleasant as Xu Jiayi spoke. The sadness in his eyes could not be concealed.
Seeing Sheng Chenjin like this, Xu Jiayi finally understood that perhaps Shi Xinxin still held a place in Sheng Chenjin's heart. Otherwise, Sheng Chenjin would not have shown such an expression, a kind of desolate sadness that was difficult to hide.
Xu Jiayi sighed. "I don't know what else to say. Your matters... I don't think I have the right to continue discussing them. I can only tell you about Shi Xinxin's life in America."
Xu Jiayi recalled the house that looked very neat on the outside but was messy inside. There was more sadness in his eyes.
When Sheng Chenjin heard that Xu Jiayi could tell him news about Shi Xinxin, his ears perked up. Even though his expression seemed indifferent, he still longed to get even a little bit of information about Shi Xinxin.
Xu Jiayi opened his mouth and finally could only say, "All I can tell you is that she gets drunk at bars every day, and when she's drunk, she calls out your name. As for her life... it's a mess."
With that, Xu Jiayi took out a note from his pocket. It was given to him by Tang Tang when he was about to go to America. It was Shi Xinxin's handwritten address.
This note, originally meant for Tang Tang, found its way from Xu Jiayi's hand to Sheng Chenjin's.
"This is her address. If you still care about her, please stand in front of her and tell her yourself. Tell her not to be so desperate, and let her become the lively, cheerful, and positive person she used to be."
Sheng Chenjin's gaze fell on the note Xu Jiayi placed on the table, his eyes fixed on it.
Xu Jiayi stood up and walked out of the office.
The office was now completely shrouded in a layer of sadness. It was because the owner of the office had finally received news of his lover after a long time. She, like him, had been so sad and desperate.
At this moment, Sheng Chenjin didn't know whether to be sad or happy. The lover he thought he had lost might return to his side, which for anyone would be a very fortunate and happy thing.
After an unknown period of stillness, Sheng Chenjin finally reached out to touch the note. The familiar handwriting made Sheng Chenjin's emotions overflow instantly. The sadness finally poured out, and tears streamed down his face.
"Shi Xinxin, I miss you so much. I really miss you." Finally, after suppressing his emotions for so long, Sheng Chenjin released himself.
When Sheng Chenjin returned home, the butler and Aunt Yun could tell that Sheng Chenjin had not had any alcohol, nor did he have any dispirited look. He seemed to have become very lively, as if the Sheng Chenjin who was in love with Shi Xinxin had returned.
"Sir, would you like to eat first? You haven't eaten at home in a long time." Although she found it strange, Aunt Yun immediately stepped forward to ask Sheng Chenjin.
Sheng Chenjin nodded. "Yes, I'm very hungry. I'll trouble you, Aunt Yun."
Hearing Sheng Chenjin's reply, Aunt Yun and the butler were very surprised. Since breaking up with Shi Xinxin, Sheng Chenjin had seemed like a saint, never seeming to understand hunger, as if he couldn't even eat.
But seeing that Sheng Chenjin was finally willing to eat today, Aunt Yun was very happy. She cooked a lot of dishes, all of which Sheng Chenjin usually liked.
As Sheng Chenjin ate, he instructed Aunt Yun, "Aunt Yun, I will be flying to America tomorrow evening. Please pack some clothes for me."
"Going to America?" Aunt Yun didn't ask many questions, assuming Sheng Chenjin was going on a business trip. "How many days will you be away?"
Sheng Chenjin thought for a moment. "This is difficult to say, but... please prepare enough for a month."
Aunt Yun nodded. "Okay, I'll pack them for you tomorrow."
"Thank you." After speaking, Sheng Chenjin continued to eat.
Tonight, Sheng Chenjin did not drink, nor did he sit on the sofa staring blankly into the empty room. This behavior truly made the butler and Aunt Yun very puzzled.
They thought that perhaps Sheng Chenjin wanted to stay clear-headed because he was going on a trip tomorrow.
All day, Sheng Chenjin appeared eager, as if he couldn't wait to rush to America and stand in front of Shi Xinxin.
But Sheng Chenjin was also troubled. If he really stood in front of Shi Xinxin, what could he say? What would he say?