Step Aside, My CEO Ex-Husband! Chapter 1128 - 1130: Crying Can’t Solve Problems

"Stop spouting nonsense! I don't want to hear any more of those words from you, do you understand?!" Ziyang sternly warned her.

He detested hearing such declarations and absolutely refused to permit them.

If their union posed any danger to Tianxin, he would rather forgo being with her entirely!

"Brother Ziyang, please don't leave!" Tianxin pleaded, shaking her head, reluctant to see him depart.

She had no idea when she would have the chance to see him again if he left now!

"No! I gave Madam my word that I would only stay a few minutes to see you before leaving. It was already incredibly difficult for her to grant me permission to see you, precisely because she didn't want to see you weeping. That's why she allowed me to come, so you absolutely must not cry anymore, understand? If you continue to shed tears, Madam will forbid me from visiting you next time!"

"I understand, Brother Ziyang!" Tianxin nodded, tears welling up, as she forced a smile. She resolved not to cry any further!

If her mother were to witness her crying again, she would undoubtedly prohibit her from seeing Brother Ziyang again.

She couldn't allow herself to cry any longer!

"Be a good girl. I'll find another chance to visit you. Eat well and sleep soundly, alright?" Ziyang instructed her with deep concern.

He worried that in her defiance against Madam, she might once again refuse to eat!

"I will!" Tianxin confirmed with a nod.

"My good girl." With evident reluctance, Ziyang leaned down to brush his lips against hers, tenderly wiping away her tears.

"Sister, are you in there?" Huo Tinghao's voice echoed from beyond the door.

"I'm here..." Tianxin looked towards Ziyang, finding it impossible to hold back her sorrow.

"Sister, Mom is looking for Brother Ziyang. Is he here?"

"I'll be right there." Ziyang replied.

He cast one last, lingering glance at Tianxin, released her, and turned to depart.

Tianxin remained motionless, suppressing her tears.

She absolutely could not cry!

Watching Ziyang open the door and exit, then closing it, shutting him from her view.

She returned to her bed, embracing the large, purple teddy bear lost in thought. She would no longer cry!

Tears solved nothing; they were a clear sign of weakness!

Should she display such weakness, her parents would never permit her to be with Brother Ziyang!

Her father had instilled in her from a young age the importance of being strong, of never crying or showing weakness, regardless of the circumstances!

She had to remain strong. She yearned for a future with Brother Ziyang, but it required the consent of many influential people.

She couldn't simply resort to tears or burden Brother Ziyang with all her problems.

She couldn't allow him to endure so much hardship; she had to share the weight.

Had it not been for her, Ziyang would not have had to face such immense difficulties.

She needed to be strong!

Ziyang descended the stairs to the side lounge, where only Tian Xingyun was present.

Huo Tinghao and Tingxuan had been sent out by his mother to play, leaving no servants, only Tian Xingyun remaining.

Ziyang approached her, offering a polite greeting, "Madam."

"Ziyang, please sit down."

"Yes." Ziyang acknowledged with a nod, walking towards the sofa opposite her and taking a seat.

"Are you merely toying with Tianxin? If that's the case, it would be best for you to end your relationship with her sooner rather than later. I will arrange for her to study abroad for a few years, and she will no longer trouble you!" Tian Xingyun stated, outright dismissing the romantic feelings between Tianxin and Ziyang.

She was also providing Ziyang with an opportunity to disengage, to gauge if he understood her underlying message.

The intention was for him to sensibly part ways with Tianxin, to recognize the insurmountable difficulties and retreat!

"Madam, I am not toying with Tianxin; my feelings are sincere!" Ziyang responded firmly.

"Don't you have a girlfriend? Li Xuanxuan, who works at Li's Group."

"We have already broken up."

"I truly never imagined you to be this sort of person, playing with the feelings of both Li Xuanxuan and Tianxin!" Tian Xingyun remarked with a sarcastic smile.

"Madam, I assure you, I am not playing with their feelings!" Ziyang earnestly refuted.

"You dated Li Xuanxuan for a period, grew tired of her, and ended the relationship. Then, knowing full well Tianxin was fond of you, you got together with her. How is that not considered playing with their hearts?!" Tian Xingyun retorted, laughing and fixing her gaze upon him.