I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 467: Ouyang Tuoba's Obsessive Love

After many twists and turns, Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan returned together to the mansion they had bought in Kyoto. The mansion was lush with flowers and plants, peaceful and cozy.

As the two entered the courtyard, their moods relaxed. Pei Yan casually picked a flower and gently tucked it into Fang Xiaoxiao's hair, smiling as he said, "Xiaoxiao, you look so beautiful." Fang Xiaoxiao playfully pushed him away, her face flushing. The two chatted sweetly, and before they knew it, they had begun to flirt.

Just then, Ouyang Tuoba also walked in. Seeing the intimate interaction between Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan, his face instantly turned gloomy, and he was very unhappy.

He strode forward and rudely interrupted the two. "Can't you two be a little more considerate!" Ouyang Tuoba's voice was clearly filled with displeasure.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan were taken aback by his sudden interruption.

Ouyang Tuoba looked at Pei Yan, his eyes filled with jealousy and anger. He turned his head and looked straight at Fang Xiaoxiao, took a deep breath, and said as if he had made a great decision, "Xiaoxiao, I don't want to hide my feelings anymore. I've liked you for a very, very long time."

Fang Xiaoxiao stared in surprise, unsure how to respond.

Pei Yan's expression also turned ugly. He stared intently at Ouyang Tuoba and said, "Ouyang Tuoba, what are you doing?"

Ouyang Tuoba ignored Pei Yan, staring intently at Fang Xiaoxiao, and continued, "Xiaoxiao, from the moment we met, I've been smitten with you. Every smile and gesture of yours is etched in my heart. I know it might be a bit sudden to say this now, but I don't want to miss another opportunity. I will treat you better than him, and I will be able to protect you even more."

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned and said, "Ouyang Tuoba, don't be like this. I've always considered you a friend."

Ouyang Tuoba said unwillingly, "Friend? Am I just a friend in your heart? I've done so much for you, can't you see that?"

Fang Xiaoxiao said helplessly, "You can't force feelings. I really don't have those feelings for you."

Ouyang Tuoba's eyes dimmed. He gritted his teeth and said, "Why? Why did you choose him instead of me?"

Pei Yan said, "Ouyang Tuoba, feelings aren't something you can fight over. Xiao Xiao's feelings are already very clear."

Ouyang Tuoba roared angrily, "Shut up! If it weren't for you, Xiao Xiao would definitely have chosen me."

The atmosphere in the courtyard became tense and awkward, and the three of them were locked in a stalemate.

Just then, a rumble of thunder sounded in the sky, and it looked like rain was about to fall. But at that moment, none of the three of them were thinking about the impending rain.

Ouyang Tuoba suddenly turned around and left the mansion without looking back.

Fang Xiaoxiao watched his departing figure and sighed softly.

Pei Yan stepped forward, took Fang Xiaoxiao's hand, and said, "Don't overthink it. This is something he has to face himself."

Fang Xiao nodded and went inside with Pei Yan. However, they knew that this matter wouldn't end so easily...

Fang Xiaoxiao returned to her room with a heavy heart. Just as she was about to lie down and rest, she suddenly noticed a dark shadow flash by. Before she could react, Ouyang Tuoba appeared in front of her dressed in black.

Before Fang Xiaoxiao could cry for help, Ouyang Tuoba quickly subdued her, covered her mouth with a cloth to prevent her from making a sound, and then tied her up.

Meanwhile, Pei Yan, having not seen Fang Xiaoxiao emerge for a long time, sensed something was amiss and went to check her room. Upon opening the door, he found the room empty. Pei Yan's expression immediately changed, and he quickly gathered everyone together.

"Fang Xiaoxiao is missing! Go find her quickly!" Pei Yan said anxiously.

He dispatched his trained spies to search for Fang Xiaoxiao's whereabouts throughout the capital.

At this moment, Fang Xiaoxiao was taken by Ouyang Tuoba to a dilapidated temple. The temple was gloomy and cold, filled with an old and worn atmosphere.

Ouyang Tuoba tore off his mask, revealing his angry and pained true face.

Fang Xiaoxiao looked at him, and although she was scared, she knew that Ouyang Tuoba would not hurt her.

Ouyang Tuoba's eyes were red as he asked unwillingly, "Why? Why don't you like me? What is it about me that Pei Yan doesn't?"

Fang Xiaoxiao sighed helplessly and said, "Tuoba, it's not that you're not good enough, it's just that we're not suitable for each other."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Tuoba became even more furious. He roared, "Not suitable? I don't believe it! I can give up everything for you, even my entire life, so why can't you give me a chance?"

Fang Xiaoxiao gently shook her head and said, "Feelings can't be forced. I really don't have any romantic feelings for you."

Ouyang Tuoba paced back and forth in the temple like a madman, muttering repeatedly, "Impossible, impossible..."

Suddenly, he stopped and rushed to Fang Xiaoxiao again, grabbing her shoulders tightly and saying, "Xiaoxiao, if you're willing, I can take you away right now. We'll go somewhere where no one knows us and start over."

Fang Xiaoxiao broke free from his hand and said, "Tuoba, wake up, this is useless."

Ouyang Tuoba collapsed to the ground in despair, tears streaming from his eyes: "I love you so much, why did you do this to me?"

Just then, a commotion arose outside the temple, apparently because Pei Yan's men had arrived.

Ouyang Tuoba stood up, his eyes turning fierce: "Don't come any closer, or I'll kill her!"

Fang Xiao shouted, "Pei Yan, don't be impulsive!"

Pei Yan shouted outside the temple, "Ouyang Tuoba, you can't escape! Release Xiao Xiao now!"

A tense standoff is about to unfold...

Looking at the nearly frantic Ouyang Tuoba, Fang Xiaoxiao felt both helpless and somewhat sorry for him. She tried to remain calm and began to persuade him: "Tuoba, calm down. Even if we can't be together, we can still be good friends. Life is so long, why be so stubborn?"

Ouyang Tuoba's eyes were filled with pain and struggle as he stared intently at Fang Xiaoxiao, as if trying to etch her image into his heart.

Fang Xiaoxiao continued, "Tuoba, what's the point of torturing yourself and me like this? Let go of these feelings, and you'll find that there are many wonderful things waiting for you."

Under Fang Xiaoxiao's persuasive words, Ouyang Tuoba's expression gradually softened, his clenched fist slowly loosened, and the madness in his eyes gradually dissipated.

Finally, he let out a long sigh, like a deflated balloon, and gave up the fight.

At this moment, Pei Yan led his men into the temple, intending to arrest Ouyang Tuoba and take him to the government.

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly stopped Pei Yan and said, "Pei Yan, let it go. He didn't really hurt me."

Pei Yan frowned, somewhat dissatisfied, but seeing Fang Xiaoxiao's determined eyes, he still gave in.