Julia Yu's heart finally settled.
As expected.
Most men really can't accept this, can they?
Even when it comes to friendship, they have to fuss about these things.
It seems I was never meant to have any extra friendships.
Without a second thought, Julia Yu turned and walked out. Once she got to her car, she sent Sean Young a message: "Something came up, I need to leave for a bit. Could you please take Lisa Li home? Thanks."
After sending the message, Julia Yu didn't look back. She started the car and drove away.
Sean Young received Julia's message and suddenly felt a pang of anxiety, as if something important had just slipped through his fingers.
He rushed out after her, but only managed to catch a glimpse of Julia Yu's car disappearing down the road.
Julia's car wasn't a top-tier sports car, but it was still a luxury vehicle worth millions, so it took off pretty quickly.
In the blink of an eye, Julia Yu had vanished from sight.
Lisa Li watched Julia Yu flee in embarrassment, feeling a surge of pride.
Ever since she was trafficked to the mountains and abused, this was the first time Lisa Li felt truly at ease.
She had finally found a way to vent her inner anger—by taking away everything Julia Yu had.
She couldn't steal her job, and she couldn't steal Max Mo from her, so she decided to take everything else and everyone else around Julia Yu!
Lisa Li looked at Sean Young, her face lighting up with a smile. "What's wrong with her? Did she get mad just because I talked to you? Wow, she's really petty—so small-minded. I only said a couple of words to you and she made a fuss. If you two end up together, won't she check up on you every day and drive you crazy? Besides, men have their own things to deal with, so many social events outside. Are you supposed to report everything to her? Right now you still like each other, so you can put up with it. But after years go by, how long do you think you can tolerate it?"
Sean Young's face grew darker and darker. "Miss Li, what are you saying? Julia Yu is not that kind of person!"
"But you saw it yourself—she left just because I spoke to you. If I were her, I wouldn't be so petty. Out in public, a woman should give her man enough face, right? You two aren't even together yet and she's already throwing tantrums. If you really end up together and she keeps acting like this in front of your friends, how embarrassing will that be for you?" Lisa Li knew exactly how men in this circle thought.
Not much ability, but obsessed with saving face—especially afraid of being seen as henpecked.
Especially guys like Sean Young, twenty-something with little experience but always trying to act cool.
Sure enough, Sean Young's face didn't look good, but he didn't argue with Lisa Li.
If it were Stephen Song, he would've already argued her into silence.
Sean Young didn't argue; in fact, he almost agreed a little.
But Julia Yu was his goddess, and goddesses were different from other women.
Sean Young's face was grim, but he still defended Julia Yu: "You're not her, so how do you know she's angry? Maybe she really did have something to do! She even asked me to take you home!"
Lisa Li burst out laughing and moved a little closer to Sean Young. "Do you believe that?" she asked.
"If she says it, I believe it," Sean Young replied, his voice muffled.
Lisa Li grew even more unhappy. "Oh? She says it, so you believe it? You like her that much? Even if she sold her eggs and had a child for another man, you wouldn't care?"
"Enough!" Sean Young interrupted Lisa Li.
Lisa Li was cut off, but instead of being annoyed, she lifted her chin and said to Sean Young, "Give me some barbecue and I'll tell you more about Julia Yu. I've known her for years, even before she started officially dating Max Mo. Back then, Julia Yu was just a rookie lawyer, not even qualified to join the law firm. So I know everything about her."
Sean Young was feeling a bit chaotic, but he still obediently grilled some meat for Lisa Li.
Lisa Li ate the meat Sean Young grilled for her, savoring every bite.
Things you snatch away always taste better.
"Julia Yu is a fast learner, sure, but she only graduated college and later did a part-time master's degree—didn't even quit her job for it. In my eyes, part-time master's are worthless," Lisa Li scoffed. "She used to be so poor and never cared about fancy things. The only reason she got ahead was because she was close to Cecilia Gu and got some pointers from the Yun Family. That's how she became who she is now."
As she spoke, jealousy flashed in Lisa Li's eyes.
She wanted the Yun Family's guidance too!
But her relationship with Cecilia Gu was honestly terrible.
When Lisa Li mentioned Mrs. Charles Yin, Sean Young couldn't help but ask, "Do people in your circle see each other often?"
"Of course not," Lisa Li replied. "Everyone's busy, but we do meet a few times a year. Oh, right, you're not really part of our circle. Julia Yu has finally shed her humble roots and officially joined high society. No wonder she's so arrogant—she owes it all to Max Mo."
Sean Young listened to Lisa Li complain, and all the people she mentioned were ones he'd never have the chance to meet in his lifetime.
He couldn't help but admire his goddess—she dealt with such big shots every day!
Lisa Li saw Sean Young spacing out and nudged him. "What are you thinking about?"
"Oh, I was just wondering—since you're also part of high society, why would you go on a blind date with me? My family has some money, but to you, it's probably nothing," Sean Young finally showed some sense.
What Sean Young said was true.
Not just Julia Yu—even Lisa Li, who basically lived off others, got a million in pocket money every month. If she got married, Max Mo's dowry for her would easily top a hundred million.
The two of them really weren't from the same world.
So why would Lisa Li go on a blind date with him?
Sean Young could never figure it out.
Lisa Li bit her lip and said nothing.
What could she say? What was there to say?
Could she really tell him that this blind date with Sean Young was just because she, Lisa Li, had stirred up trouble, and Julia Yu picked a spoiled rich kid for her out of spite?
Some things are easier said than heard, and no matter how clueless Lisa Li was, she wouldn't say that.
Lisa Li could only vaguely say, "What can I do? My future partner is basically decided by her. It's because she's Max Mo's chief assistant, after all."
In other words, she was shifting the blame onto Julia Yu.
She was hinting to Sean Young that her blind date wasn't really supposed to be with someone from his social class—Julia Yu was just jealous and petty, deliberately setting her up with someone unsuitable to make her miserable and laugh at her.
If Stephen Song heard this, he'd just smile and let it go.
But Sean Young, that guy, actually believed it!
"No way!" Sean Young looked totally shocked. "She doesn't seem like that kind of person at all."
"You can't judge people by their looks." Seeing Sean Young take the bait, Lisa Li was secretly delighted. "Forget it, she's your goddess—of course you wouldn't believe me if I talk bad about her."
"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just... it feels so sudden," Sean Young said awkwardly.
Lisa Li sneered inwardly.
Hah, men.
Just a moment ago, he was all "goddess this, goddess that," swearing he'd believe anything she said.
Now, suddenly, he's starting to doubt her.
It won't be long before he starts questioning his goddess, right?
Lisa Li had no interest in a guy like that, but if she could use him to mess with Julia Yu, she'd gladly do it.
"Whatever, I'm only telling you this because I feel like we click. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't say a word—don't want to get myself in trouble." Lisa Li finished the last piece of barbecue, clapped her hands, and said, "Alright, I've eaten, I've talked, time to go. Didn't Julia Yu ask you to take me home? Let's go."
Sean Young finally snapped out of it, waved to Mark Ma, and left with Lisa Li.
Mark Ma watched as Sean Young, who'd arrived with his goddess, now left with a girl who clearly wasn't a good influence. He couldn't help but frown.
Sean Young, that kid, was about to trade a watermelon for a sesame seed!
After all, she was the chief assistant to the president of the Mo Consortium. If he played his cards right, the future benefits would be endless.
Even if he liked to fool around, this was not the time for it.
Clearly, Mark Ma misunderstood the relationship between Lisa Li and Sean Young.
You could only say Sean Young had been way too reckless before.
Sean Young took Lisa Li home, and when they got downstairs, Lisa Li suddenly beckoned him over. Sean Young, confused, walked up to her.
Lisa Li grabbed Sean Young by the neck, pulled him down to meet her gaze, and said, "Sean Young, if you still want to chase after Julia Yu, I'll keep passing you information."
Sean Young's eyes flickered. "You don't need to worry about that—I know what I'm doing."
Lisa Li insisted, "With my help, you'll get what you want! Otherwise, relying on just yourself—how long do you think it'll take? I'm telling you, when it comes to chasing women, sometimes you have to use whatever means necessary! Otherwise, if someone else wins Julia Yu over, you'll regret it!"
"I'd rather not—I need to think it over," Sean Young said, hesitating.
Lisa Li let go of Sean Young's neck and flashed a triumphant smile.
She knew it.
After hearing about Julia Yu, Sean Young would definitely back down.
It didn't matter—she'd give their relationship a push.
Julia Yu could forget about marrying better than her in this lifetime.
She wanted to plant seeds of doubt in Sean Young's heart, then push Julia Yu and Sean Young together.
Then she'd watch them doubt and blame and hurt each other in their marriage!
Hahahaha, Julia Yu, let's see if you can still act so high and mighty after this!
I want to see if you'll still have the nerve to stand in front of me, looking down your nose!
Julia Yu drove into her neighborhood, her smile growing wider and wider.
Sean Young walked home, feeling restless and confused.
He had to admit, what Lisa Li said today really messed with his head.
If Julia Yu really had a child with another man, could he accept it?
He didn't want to be someone else's kid's stepdad!
At that moment, Sean Young hadn't even considered that if he became the stepdad to the Mo family's heir, people would be lining up for the chance.