She didn't know how to explain her relationship with Yu Xiaogang.
Could she call him a comrade-in-arms? That would make it feel like she'd lost to Bibi Dong!
But could she call him her lover? Yu Xiaogang had never given her feelings a direct response.
Besides, after what had happened today, she was beginning to wonder whether this relationship was worth continuing.
Endless evasions, never a straight answer, and a heart that was always thinking of another woman. Was a man like that, and a relationship like this, really worth pursuing?
For a moment, Liu Erlong couldn't help feeling lost.
Noticing Liu Erlong's uncertainty, Yu Xiaogang—already suffering over Bibi Dong's "change of heart"—gave a sudden start.
As a master of romance, how could he not know what that meant?
It plainly meant Liu Erlong was uncertain about their future and was wondering whether their relationship was worth continuing!
That was undoubtedly a dangerous sign!
With that thought, Yu Xiaogang cut in at once. "Erlong, she's my fiancée!"
He didn't want to lose his backup plan, Liu Erlong, after losing Bibi Dong.
As he spoke, perhaps spurred by his male chauvinism, or perhaps by a man's competitive instinct—unwilling to lose to his love rival, Qian Xunji, in front of everyone—Yu Xiaogang declared outright that he and Liu Erlong were together.
And because he knew Liu Erlong had always loved him and wanted to be with him, he wasn't worried in the least that she would expose his lie.
As for why he called her his fiancée rather than his wife, he was leaving himself a way out.
If Bibi Dong still had feelings for him, he could always change course!
Although she had finally gotten the answer she'd always wanted and confirmed her relationship with Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong didn't feel nearly as happy as she'd imagined.
She knew the reason herself.
First, she had already begun to waver over whether she should continue this relationship.
Second, Yu Xiaogang had said it only to strike at his rival and get back at Bibi Dong. It wasn't what he truly felt.
It was nothing more than a temporary expedient!
How could an answer like that make her happy?
But because she still had feelings for Yu Xiaogang, she gave him the courtesy of not exposing him. Instead, she solemnly introduced herself to Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji once more.
"Hello, you two. I'm Xiaogang's fiancée, Liu Erlong! I hope we'll get along!"
Although Bibi Dong had anticipated Liu Erlong's identity and prepared herself for it, when the moment finally came, her heart still ached.
After all, the reason she hated Yu Xiaogang for changing his heart was that she still cared about him and wanted to be with him.
But none of that mattered anymore!
When Yu Xiaogang admitted with his own mouth that Liu Erlong was his fiancée, she had finally given up on him completely!
Whether he'd said it out of spite or to get back at her, the moment those words left his mouth, he had chosen between her and Liu Erlong!
And it was obvious that this time, Yu Xiaogang had chosen Liu Erlong!
In other words, she had lost this game of love completely! She and Yu Xiaogang were truly over!!!
At that thought, Bibi Dong could barely resist the urge to cry.
After all, no matter what, this had been her first love!
And a girl's first love was supposed to be beautiful. Instead, she had met a scumbag like Yu Xiaogang!
How could she not be heartbroken?
Noticing Bibi Dong's expression—clearly heartbroken, yet still forcing herself to hold it together—Qian Xunji frowned slightly. Then he invited her to lean against his shoulder and gently sent her a voice transmission.
"You can borrow my shoulder. Cry if you want to! Leave the rest to me!"
At the same time, his displeasure with Yu Xiaogang reached its limit.
Because Yu Xiaogang had made Bibi Dong sad!
Although he, too, had once made Bibi Dong cry, he was her teacher and her man. He could treat her however he wanted!
Because Bibi Dong belonged to him. She was his daughter's mother!
But no one else could!
Hearing Qian Xunji's comforting words and seeing his gentle smile, Bibi Dong was instantly moved, and some of the sorrow in her heart eased.
She hadn't expected that even after she'd made so many mistakes, Qian Xunji would still treat his wayward disciple so kindly!
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