Xi Zijun said, "Ah Chen, actually I'm quite relieved with this outcome. I'm afraid that if she ever gets pregnant, you'd return to her side without hesitation. I know I'm very selfish, and such thoughts are ugly, but I've figured some things out. Life is just like this, full of various hardships along the way. So, I want to live for myself once. I want to be with you, Ah Chen, I really love you."
Gu Qichen had no reaction to Xi Zijun's sudden confession.
After a long silence, he said, "You're a bit tired, get some rest."
However, Xi Zijun seemed unwilling to let it go.
Xi Zijun spoke, "No, I must say everything I want to say now. I'm afraid if I wait until later, you might not listen. Ah Chen, I'm feeling very uncomfortable now, so you must hear me out."
Gu Qichen's voice revealed no emotion: "Go ahead."
