The name "Chu Beize" flashed on the phone screen. Xiao Yu wanted to ignore it at first, but then he thought that, given Chu Beize's personality, he might call again soon. So he answered the call.
As soon as his finger hit the answer button, Chu Beize's impatient voice came through the receiver.
"Xiaoxi, I know that you're with my uncle against your will, right? He must have threatened you. I've already guessed it. He's been a domineering person since childhood and always likes to take what's mine. Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let him do anything to you."
Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows and kept silent, waiting for Chu Beize to pour out more words.
Sure enough, seeing that there was no response on the other end of the phone, Chu Beize continued on his own, "Xiaoxi, are you in the hospital now? Tell me which ward you're in. I'll come and take you away directly, out of my uncle's control. What do you think? I know that you've always cared about me. Our eight - year relationship isn't something you can just give up, right?"
A series of questions came out of Chu Beize's mouth, but the other end of the phone remained silent all the time. This made him a little panicked. He wondered what had happened to Ye Yanxi.
"Xiaoxi, can't you talk now? Is my uncle beside you?" Chu Beize lowered his voice and asked sensitively. Seeing that Ye Yanxi didn't respond at all, he got a bit anxious. "If he's beside you, it's okay if you can't answer. I'll wait for your call. Once he's gone, you must tell me."
"Since I heard this news, I haven't slept all night. I've been thinking about you. I guess you're feeling the same way. I'll wait until you call me. You must remember to call me back when my uncle's not around. I'll hang up for now." After saying that, Chu Beize was about to hang up the phone.
But before he could do so, there was a sudden sound from the other end of the receiver. Then Xiao Yu said calmly, "It's Xiao Yu!"
Those four simple words were like a thunderbolt, making Chu Beize's hand slip. He almost dropped his phone.
After regaining his senses, Chu Beize held the phone tightly. His fingertips trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with anger. The anger reached its peak when Xiao Yu spoke.
"Why is it you? Where's Xiaoxi? I want Xiaoxi to answer the phone." Chu Beize sounded like a willful and cheated child, with a tough and pouting tone.
Xiao Yu's voice carried a hint of smile. "Do you think I'll let her answer the phone?"
"But this is Xiaoxi's phone. What right do you have to answer her call? I want to talk to Xiaoxi now. Give the phone back to her right away." Chu Beize commanded.
"Although this phone belongs to her, I won't let her answer this call. Moreover... she's already asleep."
Chu Beize persisted, "You're lying. Xiaoxi must still be awake. Why won't you let her answer the phone? You're clearly doing it on purpose."
"It's up to you to say whatever you like. Whether it's on purpose or not doesn't matter. I won't let her answer your call today anyway. If you really have something to say, you might as well tell me first. I'll pass it on to her." Xiao Yu's tone was calm but carried an uncompromising dominance.
This was simply going too far. It had always been like this since childhood. Xiao Yu always looked down on him, playing with him like a king in control of everything. There was nothing he couldn't get. So, since childhood, Chu Beize had inexplicably been afraid of Xiao Yu. Even some things he liked had eventually been taken away by Xiao Yu.
Whether he was willing or not, as long as Xiao Yu took a fancy to something, he would surely get it in the end.
After all these years, how could he be willing to accept it?
"Xiao Yu, don't go too far." Chu Beize roared angrily. "Xiaoxi is my girlfriend. My call to her has nothing to do with you. It's a matter between me and her. You have no right to answer her phone."
"Really?" Xiao Yu still spoke in a calm tone. Hearing this, he seemed to let out a soft laugh. "Girlfriend? That's just what you wishfully think."
"No. We agreed that as long as I got divorced, I would be with her. She also promised to wait for me. It's you who shamelessly took advantage of the situation and forced Xiaoxi to be with you by your means. Xiaoxi and I have been together for eight years. I'm the only boyfriend she's ever had, and it's always been me. And you..."
Before Chu Beize could finish his words, Xiao Yu's calm voice rang out again, reminding him of a fact. "Yes, it's true that you've been together for eight years, but the man she's with now is me."
This straightforward statement stabbed at Chu Beize's heart.
In fact, during those eight years, he hadn't been sincere to Ye Yanxi. He just thought she was beautiful and obedient, and it was good to have her by his side. On weekdays, he had ignored her too much. Even when he got engaged to He Man, he hadn't felt much. He just thought that eight years together was boring, and he could get rid of her.
But gradually, he realized that being with Ye Yanxi was the most suitable. Those eight years had actually changed a lot. He had gotten used to Ye Yanxi following him around, caring about him, and he had gotten used to her company.
Her leaving made him clearly realize how important Ye Yanxi was to him. It was like an addiction that was hard to quit.
By the time he finally woke up, it was already too late. Ye Yanxi was already with his uncle.
He was extremely unwilling. He wasn't this angry about Ye Yanxi being with anyone else. Why was it Xiao Yu in particular?
Back then, Xiao Yu had even kindly arranged for them to meet. Perhaps Xiao Yu had already had ulterior motives and had set his eyes on Ye Yanxi at that time?
He felt really regretful. During the eight years he was with Ye Yanxi, he hadn't even forced himself on her. They had just simply held hands, and they had never even kissed.
Over the years, Chu Beize knew Ye Yanxi quite well. In fact, she was very simple - minded and believed in being loyal to one person. Xiao Yu had taken her virginity, so she must have been with Xiao Yu out of helplessness, right?
Don't women always find it hard to forget the first man they've had a relationship with?
If Ye Yanxi had given her first time to him, Chu Beize, she would surely be with him willingly now.
But just then, Xiao Yu had appeared and taken Ye Yanxi away. In just two months, so many things had changed.
When he accidentally saw Ye Yanxi in the hotel back then, there were hickeys all over her neck. Maybe that was when Xiao Yu had forced himself on her. At that time, he had never thought that it would be his own uncle who had taken away his girlfriend.
He didn't believe that Ye Yanxi was willing to stay by Xiao Yu's side. It must be that Xiao Yu had threatened her by any means. Xiao Yu had always been so domineering.
They had only known each other for two months, while he and Ye Yanxi had an eight - year relationship. Couldn't all of this win her back?
"You took Xiaoxi away. She won't be with you willingly. You're so despicable and shameless." Chu Beize gritted his teeth, his eyes red.
"You seem to have overlooked one thing?" Xiao Yu reminded him slowly. "Xiaoxi is already pregnant with my child. Now, she's my woman."
The thought of the child stabbed at Chu Beize's heart again.
It was all his fault that he hadn't cherished her back then. Otherwise, Ye Yanxi would have been pregnant with his child by now.
"Uncle, she's my girlfriend. Isn't it despicable for you to take away your nephew's girlfriend?"
Xiao Yu coldly reminded him, "Don't forget that you're already married. You should focus on your wife now. Moreover, do you think the Chu family and your parents will agree to your divorce?"
By now, Xiao Yu was a bit impatient. "I've said everything I need to say. I'll just take this call from you today as your way of asking about the well - being of your future aunt."
After saying that, he hung up the phone.
On the other end of the phone, Chu Beize held the phone tightly, full of unwillingness, listening to the continuous beeping sound.
With a ferocious expression, he dialed the number again.
Xiao Yu directly blocked his number, enjoying some peace.
Originally, Xiao Yu had been in a great mood, showing off the news of his upcoming child to others. But this inexplicable call from Chu Beize had spoiled his mood.
He pushed open the door of the ward and took a look at Ye Yanxi, who was sleeping quietly in the bed. His heart gradually calmed down.
When he closed the door, it was as if nothing had happened. His mood suddenly improved again.
He picked up the phone and called Shen Mingshu again. This time, Shen Mingshu's phone was turned off.
Xiao Yu sneered.
Did he think that turning off the phone would solve the problem? He was still too naive.
Thinking like this, Xiao Yu directly called the Shen family. This time, it was the maid of the Shen family who answered the call. Hearing that it was for Shen Mingshu, the maid didn't dare to neglect and quickly went to call Shen Mingshu. As a result, Shen Mingshu got really angry and refused to answer the phone at all. The commotion was so loud that it woke up Mrs. Shen.
Mrs. Shen finally answered the phone. Xiao Yu immediately happily told Mrs. Shen the news that he was going to have a child and was about to get married. He also casually asked about Shen Mingshu's situation and when he was going to get married and have children.
After saying that, Xiao Yu was about to hang up the phone contentedly. He seemed to hear Mrs. Shen's roar from the other end. "Xiaoyu already has a child. Xiaomo, what on earth do you want? No, I must pick a partner for him to marry tonight no matter what."
Hearing this, Xiao Yu laughed. He had witnessed Mrs. Shen's methods before. That was why Shen Mingshu would immediately lose his spirit as soon as he heard that his mother wanted him to go on a blind date.
Shen Mingshu was probably in big trouble tonight. Sharing joy is better than enjoying alone, but Shen Mingshu was completely framed by Xiao Yu.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yu planned to tell Jiang Ye this news too. But then he suddenly remembered that Jiang Ye seemed to be very eager for him to call him uncle. He'd better forget it.
Xiao Yu was in an extremely good mood tonight. He might even wake up laughing in his sleep.
But while some were happy, others were sad.
After hanging up the phone, Chu Beize immediately went upstairs with a livid face.
The maid had just helped He Man to bed and was coming out of the room. Seeing Chu Beize full of anger, she was a bit worried about He Man. "Young master, the young mistress is already asleep."
But Chu Beize impatiently kicked the maid away. "Get out of my way!"
At the same time, with a loud noise, Chu Beize kicked the door open.