Chen Fan was completely stunned by Song Manyu's words.
Just last year, she had pursued him, and they eventually became a couple. During that time, she had always seemed so caring and gentle.
But now, she felt like an entirely different person—cold, distant, and suddenly demanding a breakup.
"You cut ties with the Chen family, didn't you?"Song Manyu spoke again.
"Yes. How do you know that?"Chen Fan nodded.
"Don't worry about how I found out," she said icily. "Just answer me this—can you go and apologize to your grandfather? Go back to the Chen family?"
"If you're willing to return to the Chen family, we can stay together. If not, we're done—completely."
Her tone was frosty, laced with an unshakable arrogance.
She was trying to force Chen Fan to grovel, to beg for forgiveness and rejoin the Chen family.
Yesterday, she had unexpectedly learned that Chen Fan had cut ties with the Chens—a revelation that struck her like a bolt of lightning.
Why had she even chosen to be with Chen Fan?Because he belonged to the powerful Chen family of Jiangzhou. Even if his position within the family was low, he was still a direct descendant.
Song Manyu had always dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family. With her ordinary background, that dream had seemed far-fetched—until she met Chen Fan. He was her one and only chance. So she went after him relentlessly and eventually succeeded.
She had been counting on graduating and marrying into the Chen family, finally fulfilling her "Cinderella dream."For an entire year, she had put on an act—pretending to be the sweet, supportive girlfriend—masking her true personality. It had been exhausting.
And now, after all that effort, Chen Fan had voluntarily severed ties with the Chen family?
She was livid.If looks could kill, she would have strangled him on the spot.
"Go back to the Chen family? Not a chance."Chen Fan's tone was calm but resolute.
"Chen Fan," she snapped, "cutting ties with the Chen family is the dumbest decision you've ever made. You'll regret it for the rest of your life!"
The mask was off. Song Manyu screamed in rage.
"Without the Chen family, you're nothing but trash! You'll never amount to anything—you'll be a broke, useless loser for life!"
Her words cut deep, but they also made things perfectly clear for Chen Fan.
"So, the only reason you pursued me was because I was part of the Chen family?"He asked.
With nothing left to hide, Song Manyu nodded.
"Yes. I must've been blind to have chased you."
"I should've picked Qian Lingqiu instead of wasting my time with you!"
That name stirred something in Chen Fan. Qian Lingqiu—another guy who had once courted her. Reportedly, his family was worth over a hundred million yuan. But Song Manyu had ditched him to chase her dream of marrying into the even wealthier Chen family.
And now that dream was shattered.She was furious.
"You really think I'm doomed without the Chen family?"Chen Fan asked calmly.
He had originally come today intending to take her back to the luxurious Yujing Mountain Villa—his new mansion.
Thankfully, he hadn't said anything earlier. Otherwise, he might never have seen her true colors.
It was never about him—it was always about his background.
He smiled bitterly at himself.
"Yes! Without the Chen family, you are nothing!""You'll regret this forever!"
With that, Song Manyu stormed off, never wanting to see this "loser" again.
Just as she disappeared, a Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly pulled up beside Chen Fan.
The window rolled down, revealing the poised and coldly beautiful face of Xu Junyao.
"Well, Chen Fan?" she said, her voice tinged with mockery."I told you—did you really think your girlfriend was with you because she loved you?"
"You planned this?"Chen Fan's eyes were like ice.
Xu Junyao shrugged."Yes and no."
"My plan was to leak the news about you breaking from the Chen family and then pay her to dump you."
"But I never even needed to spend a dime."She sneered.
"The moment she found out you'd cut ties with the Chen family, she dumped you on her own."
"How hilarious is that? Didn't you keep bragging about your girlfriend? Well… now what?"
She stared at him with an air of cruel satisfaction.
"I'll give you one last chance," she said."Get down on your knees right now and propose to me in front of everyone. Do that, and I'll forgive you."
"I'll pretend none of this ever happened."
"Dream on," Chen Fan snapped.
"Fine, then," Xu Junyao's eyes flashed with deadly coldness."Prepare to face the wrath of the Xu family of Jinling!"
She barked at her driver to go, and the Rolls-Royce pulled away.
Chen Fan stood still, but his expression remained calm.
Hardship reveals true hearts.If he hadn't broken away from the Chen family, he might never have seen the truth behind Song Manyu's love.
This breakup… was a blessing in disguise.
[Ding!][Day 2 after cutting ties with the Chen family: Reward granted — 100% ownership of the Jiangzhou Financial Tower (Market Value: 1.3 billion yuan)]
A new reward had arrived—and this one was even more shocking.
He now owned the Jiangzhou Financial Tower, worth a staggering 1.3 billion yuan.
His net worth had instantly surpassed 2 billion.
A few minutes later, Chen Fan received a call from an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, is this President Chen Fan?""I'm Sun Junfa, the previous owner of the Jiangzhou Financial Tower. I've received your payment. When would be a good time to meet and sign the ownership transfer contract?"
"Ah, Mr. Sun. I'm free this afternoon," Chen Fan replied.
They scheduled the signing for 1:00 PM.
That afternoon, Chen Fan arrived at the 33rd floor of the Financial Tower to meet with Sun Junfa.
After some small talk, the two signed the transfer papers.
Just as Chen Fan was about to tour his new property, a graceful and imposing figure walked into the room.
She was tall, with flawless features and a figure that could only be described as perfection. Her skin was like porcelain, her long legs mesmerizing, her body the picture of elegance.
She wore a tailored professional outfit, her look enhanced by black stockings—exuding both power and allure.
"President Xia has arrived. Allow me to introduce you," Sun Junfa stood up and smiled.
"This is President Xia Ruoshui, CEO of Xia Group."
Xia Ruoshui?!
Jiangzhou's legendary 'Number One Beauty CEO'?
Chen Fan's brows rose in recognition.
The name Xia Ruoshui was well known among Jiangzhou's elite. At a young age, she had already taken over the Xia Group—now worth hundreds of billions.
"She's also the current tenant of your building," Sun Junfa added.
"Our entire Financial Tower is leased by the Xia Group. I brought you both here to make the formal introduction. From now on, the rent payments will go directly to you, President Chen."
Chen Fan nodded in understanding.
He and Xia Ruoshui exchanged contact information.
"President Chen, I have a meeting to attend. I'll be taking my leave."With that, Xia Ruoshui turned and left in a rush.
"President Xia is always busy," Sun Junfa said with admiration.
"Don't be fooled by her looks. She might be young and beautiful, but her business acumen puts even Jiangzhou's top tycoons to shame."
"In just two or three years, she took the Xia Group from the brink of collapse to where it is today. That's no small feat."
Hearing that, Chen Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.
Beauty and brains.No wonder she was called Jiangzhou's No. 1 CEO—not just because of her looks, but because of her strength.
Afterward, Chen Fan returned to school.
That evening, he drove back to his villa.
Just as he parked, a white Bentley rolled up nearby.
From it stepped an absolutely stunning figure—perfect and radiant.
Chen Fan's eyes widened in shock.
It was none other than Xia Ruoshui, the CEO he had just met earlier that day.
What was she doing here?Was she here… for him?