The Billionaire's Priceless Darling: 33 Days of the CEO's Pursuit - Chapter 171 - Where Are You Staying Now? 3

“Xiao Ai.” His voice was soft, like a gentle breeze brushing against her face.

“Hmm?”

“Do you have a boyfriend?”

Gu Xiaoai froze, her face turning pale. After a moment, she forced a smile, “Uh… yes.”

Her tone was as if it didn’t matter at all.

She saw the dimming light in Chu Shixiu’s eyes, and the pain in her heart surged again.

She had a boyfriend, which was why she didn’t want him to visit her home… Was she afraid he’d disturb them?

Were they living together?

“So, Chu Shixiu, don’t feel guilty about the engagement.” Gu Xiaoai forced the words out, using all her strength, “Because… I never waited for you.”

Because… I never waited for you.

Never waited…

Chu Shixiu silently watched her, his gentle face devoid of any expression.

The belief he had held onto for years crumbled in an instant…

He would rather she hated him, resented him for breaking his promise, than to find her after nine years and hear her say she never waited for him…

Something seemed to be slowly shattering into pieces.

His throat was too dry to utter a single word.

“Chu Shixiu.” Gu Xiaoai called him softly, her eyes still red, pleading, “Can you not tell your fiancée about meeting me?”

Chu Shixiu looked at her, bewildered.

Gu Xiaoai awkwardly tugged at her lips, unable to explain her reason.

Liang Nuannuan knew Chu Shixiu hadn’t found her and would certainly not bring up her whereabouts.

Liang Nuannuan never wanted Chu Shixiu to find her from the start.

But if she knew that Chu Shixiu had already met her, she would definitely expose her connection with Li Juefeng.

She didn’t want Chu Shixiu to know about any of this…

Not at all.

“Can you?” Gu Xiaoai asked softly, “Can you keep it from her? Don’t tell her you’ve found me.”

Her voice was gentle, pleasing to the ear.

She was Gu Xiaoai.

For that reason alone, he couldn’t refuse.

Chu Shixiu nodded with a smile, “Alright.”

Gu Xiaoai smiled back, opening the door once more.

Chu Shixiu didn’t stop her this time, just quietly watched her walk out.

“Goodbye.” Gu Xiaoai turned back to say farewell.

“Goodbye.”

Chu Shixiu replied stiffly, his warm eyes hiding a hint of reluctance.