“Enough,” Ou Xueman interrupted, then realizing her outburst, took several deep breaths. “Mr. Ou Wen, I don’t care who you are or that man, but” – she pointed at her chest, enunciating – “in my memory, I have no mother, only a woman who abandoned me, and I have only one father: Tong Baichuan.”
Owen nodded, understanding that she needed time to accept this. “Let me take you back to Shenzhen.”
She shook her head, “I want to be alone for a while.”
After much contemplation, Owen said, “Be careful, call me if anything happens.” He dialed her number, stating, “This is my number.”
Ou Xueman smiled faintly, “It seems you know everything about me. Well, I should go now, goodbye.” She then walked away without looking back.
In the descending observation elevator, she gazed out blankly, unsure how to process her emotions. When the elevator dinged and opened its doors, she stepped out as if escaping.
As she exited and turned left, leaving behind a fresh fragrance, the elevator door on the right opened. A tall man emerged in a perfectly tailored black suit, his features strikingly symmetrical but cold and stern.
Suddenly, he seemed to catch a whiff of her lingering fragrance. His deep eyes glanced at her departing figure, and for a moment, something flashed in his eyes before he walked in the opposite direction.
[Not Wanting to Say I Love You: Chapter 24 – Passing Like Strangers (Part 1)]
Regardless of everything, life continues, never stopping because of anyone’s gains or losses.
Layer by layer, she applied makeup, considering cosmetics a disguise that hid her true self beneath layers of powder, creating a mask. Although everyone knew this, for the sake of superficial vanity, they were eager to wear such masks.
Ou Xueman was no exception. Conforming and adapting was the way to blend into ordinariness, the path to finding peace.
Her smooth honey-colored face had a light blush on her cheekbones. Her eyebrows curved like willow leaves, and her long, curled eyelashes made her eyes even more enchanting. Her lips, tinted with crystal-like lip color, exuded an alluring luster with a hint of a seductive smile.
