"Haha." After listening, Wuyan couldn't help but chuckle, as if he had heard a joke.

"Hey, you don't have to mock me like this." Although Ye Shikai felt a bit embarrassed, Wuyan didn't have to mock him so much.

"Looks like you're really scared."

"Obviously." It's said that when women get fierce, they're the most vicious creatures in the world. Ye Shikai had seen several news stories where women, betrayed by men, stabbed multiple times out of hatred. It was terrifying.

"Regretting now is too late. This time, you went too far. If Qingyu could forgive you before, I think this time you're doomed."

"I'm not asking for her forgiveness. If we really divorce, I'll leave all my property to her. These are all mistakes I've made."

"Alright, once you're in a better state of mind, go back and explain everything to her. Otherwise, Chen Yuxin might actually seek her out to talk, and it will be even harder for you then."

"Just right, I'm going back tomorrow. Wuyan, thank you for keeping me company these past few days." Ye Shikai bowed deeply, "Thank you for still willing to listen to my confessions."

"I'm just bored; otherwise, who would care about you?" Wuyan said disdainfully, his eyes drifting away with an indifferent look.

"Hehe, either way, thank you." Ye Shikai fell into deep thought. Perhaps distracting himself at the Worm Sect could indeed ease his mind, but the thought of confessing to Su Qingyu made him want to retreat. He really didn't have the courage...

Thinking of Su Qingyu's despairing look made him even more despairing.

"You and Chen Yuxin had just that one time, and this happened; it's really a sin." Wuyan noticed it was getting late and didn't intend to disturb him further. On the way out, he was still mumbling.

Ring, ring.

As Ye Shikai was deep in thought, a phone rang suddenly. Holding the phone, he didn't even dare to look at the caller ID. This late, no one would typically call except Su Qingyu.

When the phone displayed "My Dear Wife," Ye Shikai's heart nearly broke.

"Hello, Qingyu." Ye Shikai's heart was in his throat. Perhaps due to a guilty conscience, he subconsciously felt that Su Qingyu already knew everything.

"Hello, are you back?" On the other end, Su Qingyu's concerned voice came through. Indeed, it had been several days, and Ye Shikai, out of 'fear,' hadn't even called home, not even contacting Su Ziqing.

"A few more days; I'm coming back soon." Ye Shikai whispered, feeling he had no courage left to face Su Qingyu.

"Where are you now, still in Jiangnan?"

"In Yun City; don't worry about it." With that, Ye Shikai hung up the phone, filled with endless sorrow.

It was as if invisible "hands" were gripping his throat, making it hard to breathe. Both physically and mentally exhausted, he wanted to rush to Chen Yuxin and confess everything. The one he loved was Su Qingyu, but he couldn't do it.

It's truly depressing.

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"Talk it over with Qingyu when you get back to Yanjing."

"Of course."

"Look at you, your hands shaking. Do you want... me to go with you?" Wuyan smiled and patted Ye Shikai's shoulder. It should be his first time being so "submissive" in front of everyone.

"Forget it. You have a ton of things to deal with in the Worm Sect. I won't bother you." Ye Shikai's face was a bit pale. In fact, he had another sleepless night, relying on one burning cigarette after another to stay awake.

"You're not in good spirits; try to rest on the plane." Although Wuyan usually had a "sharp tongue," he showed an exceedingly rare "considerate" side now.

"Mm, thank you."

At Yun City's airport, the Netherworld Palace's private jet was already waiting. Those Hidden Guards might also be seeing such a "desolate" Netherworld King for the first time.

After being away from Yanjing for so many days, some people were probably already unsettled. Ji Qian and Luo Shiqi had called many times, but he hadn't answered, which probably worried them even more.

Ye Shikai deliberately didn't answer. He didn't dare to confide in Ji Qian either because it would hurt her the same. Although from one perspective, she and Su Qingyu were love rivals, they were very close, even considering each other sisters. If she knew, she'd probably hate Ye Shikai too.

Ji Qian's love for him had never stopped, but she'd never show it in front of Su Qingyu. When she chose to leave painfully, it was to fulfill Ye Shikai and Su Qingyu's marriage. If they could be happy together, she'd be happy even if she was just an observer. One can imagine how painful it was for her back then to make such a sacrifice, but now, due to Ye Shikai's promiscuity, he'd deeply hurt Su Qingyu, and in a way, he'd also let Ji Qian down. Her past heartache became meaningless.

Three hours later, the plane slowly landed on the runway at Yanjing Airport. However, Ye Shikai didn't expect someone already knew about his whereabouts.

"During these days, were you on the run or just living carefree?" Ji Qian appeared with a few Moon Guards, suddenly showing up in the Netherworld Palace's hangar, instantly dampening Ye Shikai's mood. Perhaps, through the Hidden Guard's intel of the Netherworld Palace, Ji Qian had learned the jet's arrival time.

"Qian, I've let Qingyu and you down." As soon as they met, Ye Shikai almost broke down. His opening words left Ji Qian baffled, for she was unaware of what had happened, but Ye Shikai looked "frightened."

"What happened?" Ji Qian frowned, seeing the signs that Ye Shikai clearly had unspeakable troubles. His complexion wasn't good. When they usually met, he'd always share some "suggestive jokes," but today was different. What had he gone through these past days?

"Let's talk about it when we get back." Ye Shikai shook his head, his reluctance to speak made Ji Qian even more anxious.

"Alright, I'll take you home." Ji Qian gave the driver their address but was stopped by Ye Shikai.

"I'll go to your place. I don't want to go home now." After saying this, Ye Shikai fell silent. No matter what Ji Qian said, he didn't respond, turning his head away from her, which made her misunderstand, wondering if she'd done something to upset him.

"Now that we're here, can you tell me what happened?" As soon as they arrived at Ji Qian's villa, she immediately asked.

"Qian, Chen Yuxin is pregnant with my child." Ye Shikai sighed deeply, saying it quietly.

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