Ex-Girlfriend Strategy (GL) - Chapter 43

Yang Jiu seemed to have the ability to instantly turn the fiery atmosphere between them to ice.

This time was no different from the last.

Shu Nanxuan chose to walk away again.

What was this feeling?

It was the endless emptiness that followed the collapse of hopeful anticipation.

Yang Jiu didn’t feel any better.

Everything today felt deliberate on Shu Nanxuan’s part—the business trip, living together, those subtle, teasing gestures—all carefully planned by her.

But as Shu Nanxuan walked back to her room, her heart felt heavier than when she left home during graduation.

As she pressed down on the door handle, Yang Jiu’s voice came from behind.

“Nanxuan, wait.”

Shu Nanxuan’s hand paused, a faint spark of hope reigniting, but she didn’t speak.

She just stopped and waited for Yang Jiu to continue.

“Wait…” Yang Jiu repeated, but when Shu Nanxuan actually stopped, she only grew more flustered.

When Shu Nanxuan brushed past her, Yang Jiu’s heart had never felt such panic—not even during their college graduation.

Back then, she was the one who chose to leave, with the outcome already anticipated, so she hadn’t been so shaken.

But this time was different.

She felt that if Shu Nanxuan walked away like this, there would be no chance for them anymore.

Nanxuan would never pay attention to her again.

She hurriedly took a few steps to stand behind Shu Nanxuan.

The words buried in her heart for nearly ten years were on the tip of her tongue.

If she just opened her mouth, Shu Nanxuan would know everything.

But she didn’t.

Her back was ramrod straight, her teeth clenched tightly.

“Nanxuan, can you wait a little longer? I’m not ready yet,” she finally pleaded in a low voice, unable to say more.

“Wait a little longer? Yang Jiu, how much longer?”

Even when her father forced her to meet those so-called young talents, Shu Nanxuan didn’t think she’d ever been this angry.

Her chest heaved violently.

“Yang Jiu, if you’re not ready, then don’t show up. No one cares where you are or how you’re doing.”

“If you’re not ready, what have you been doing these past few months? Why are you chasing me? Whatever feelings we had will be worn out by you sooner or later.”

Shu Nanxuan slammed the door shut, locking them both outside.

“Yang Jiu, do you think I can’t find someone else to take your place?”

“As long as I offer enough money, plenty of people would be willing to take your spot. I, Shu Nanxuan, am not short on money.”

“As long as I crooked my finger, plenty of people would be willing to date me. I could change girlfriends every week if I wanted. I, Shu Nanxuan, am not short on love either.”

“Yang Jiu, don’t think you’re that important. I don’t need you. Don’t push it too far.”

Her overwhelming emotions left her breathless.

“I’m giving you one last chance. Two minutes. If you’re willing to talk, talk now. If not, leave tomorrow. I’ll have someone review this contract, and I’ll find someone to replace you for the job.”

Shu Nanxuan admitted she wasn’t being rational right now, but Yang Jiu had a way of making her lose her rationality.

She didn’t want to be rational now—she just wanted to follow her heart.

Her eyes were red as she looked at Yang Jiu, her voice already choking with sobs.

When they got together, she was the one who took the initiative.

She was never someone who dragged things out.

Yang Jiu was panicked and torn. She knew Shu Nanxuan meant every word.

If she lost this chance tonight, it wouldn’t just be an opportunity she’d lose.

A bottle of red wine sat on the dining table, left for guests to use on a whim.

Yang Jiu opened it in a few swift moves and, without bothering with a glass, started chugging straight from the bottle.

In less than half a minute, half the bottle was gone.

Yang Jiu let out a wine-soaked burp, set the bottle down, and stood in front of Shu Nanxuan.

“Nanxuan, I’m scared.”