The next weekend, Xia Yi met with Jiang Yuanyuan again. They met at the same Starbucks, at the same table by the window. As before, Nie Qingzhou sat beside Xia Yi.
Xia Yi got straight to the point and made her decision clear—she wouldn't go with Jiang Yuanyuan. Jiang Yuanyuan's eyes instantly turned red, with sadness written all over her face.
"Mom, have you ever thought about taking Xia Yan with you?"