What does she mean by that?
Is she really so eager to push me toward another woman?
When will she finally understand her own heart?
A few days ago, she tried to set me up with Cici Lin, and now she wants to push me toward Sylvia Ran?
Cecilia Gu, what is your heart made of?
How can you say things like that so casually, as if nothing matters?
What am I to you, anyway? Just something you can give away whenever you feel like it?
Charles Yin curled his lips, then deliberately put his hand on Sylvia Ran's shoulder and said loudly, "That's right, it's Joe's last night as a bachelor. As his best friends, how could we miss it? My wife can't overexert herself, so Vice President Muir, I'll leave her in your care! Max Mo, tonight we're drinking till we drop!"
Sylvia Ran hadn't expected Charles Yin to get close to her in front of so many people. Her eyes lit up with surprise, and her expression grew even softer.
"Great, tonight we won't go home until we're drunk," Sylvia said enthusiastically. "Charles, I even brought your favorite wine back from abroad. If you don't drink enough, I won't let you off!"
Watching their interaction, Cecilia Gu felt as if her heart was made of iron, sinking deep into an abyss.
Max Mo watched the scene, his blue eyes flickering, but said nothing.
Although he was one of tonight's VIPs, Max Mo wasn't actually close to Joe.
Or rather, this bachelor party tonight doesn't really have much to do with him.
Rona Muir could sense the challenge in Sylvia Ran's words and felt it was unfair to Cecilia Gu.
Rona Muir turned to Max Mo and said, "By the way, Mr. Mo, I heard you're a local! Cici and I are both foodies—do you have any good restaurant recommendations?"
Cecilia Gu glanced gratefully at Rona Muir.
Although she hadn't known Rona Muir for long, some people just feel like old friends from the moment you meet them.
Maybe she and Rona Muir were just that kind of friends.
Max Mo smiled and said, "Sure, there are lots of great places to eat around here. If you don't mind, dinner's on me tonight—how about it?"
Mo Zixin smiled gracefully and calmly left his seat.
Once Mo Zixin was gone, Charles Yin couldn't eat anymore. He slammed his chopsticks down on the table, didn't say a word, and turned to leave.
Sylvia Ran's face turned pale, then flushed as she watched Charles's back. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Did I say something wrong? Is that why he's mad? I didn't mean it! I really didn't! Boo hoo..."
Seeing Sylvia cry, Shang Ke quickly said, "It's okay, Sylvia. Charles isn't upset with you! Don't overthink it."
Die Yi gently added, "Yeah, it's not like you spent the night alone with Mr. Yin. She wouldn't be mad about that."
Qiao Qi shot Die Yi a warning look, and Die Yi quickly fell silent.
"I... I..." Sylvia stood up, feeling wronged. "I'm sorry, I really didn't mean it!"
After saying that, Sylvia turned and ran out too.
Shang Ke sighed. "I'll go check on Sylvia."
Then Shang Ke also left.
The huge dining table was now left with only Qiao Qi and Die Yi.
Die Yi looked around awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
Qiao Qi's eyes grew cold as she said to Die Yi, "Die Yi, what did I tell you this morning? When it comes to Charles, you'd better not say anything. I understand your loyalty to Sylvia Ran, but don't you think that's unfair to Cecilia Gu? No matter what, Cecilia is the acknowledged granddaughter-in-law of the Yin family! And she's carrying the fourth generation!"
Die Yi replied hesitantly, "I didn't say much! I just think Sylvia and Charles still have feelings for each other. Cecilia is just the newcomer! Shouldn't she step aside for Sylvia and Charles? They used to love each other so much!"
Qiao Qi's gaze grew even colder. "So, should I get back together with my ex-girlfriend too?"
Die Yi immediately fell silent.
That's how people are.
Different perspectives lead to different opinions.
From Die Yi's standpoint, of course she's on Sylvia Ran's side.
As expected, Mu Ruona packed her things and moved into Cecilia Gu's room to stay with her.
Cecilia's belly was getting bigger, so she couldn't stand or sit for long periods.
Mu Ruona flopped onto the big bed, rolling around. "Wow! Qiao Qi really knows how to live! Everything here is so dazzling!"
Cecilia just smiled and didn't respond.
Suddenly, Mu Ruona stopped and said to Cecilia, "I just got the scoop from my boss about Charles and Sylvia. Do you want to hear it?"
Cecilia shook her head.
Does it even matter whether she knows or not?
She was always the outsider.
No matter what the relationship between Charles and Sylvia was, they were the real insiders.
She didn't even have the right to be part of Qiao Qi's bachelorette night, did she?
Mu Ruona puffed up her cheeks, her chest heaving. "No way, if I don't tell you, I'll explode! I'm saying it anyway!"
Cecilia looked up at Mu Ruona and just smiled again.
"Cecilia, did you know? Sylvia and Charles were each other's first love. Eight years ago, they were together, but six years ago, Sylvia suddenly disappeared without a word. Charles went crazy searching for her all over the world. Eventually, he stopped searching and threw himself into the family business, fighting his way up until he became CEO of Yin Enterprises. Now that Sylvia's back, she's definitely trying to win Charles back! You can't just give up!" Mu Ruona spilled everything she knew.
They were each other's first love?
No wonder!
So, before the fight even started, she'd already lost...
First loves are always men's untouchable white lotus.
How long had she even known Charles? How could she compete with his white lotus?
Clearly, choosing to close off her heart and step away from this game was the right decision.
Cecilia gently stroked her belly. Even the baby inside seemed a little down today, stretching lazily.
"Cecilia, why aren't you saying anything?" Mu Ruona watched her, trying to read her expression.
But Cecilia's eyes were still calm as ever. She quietly replied, "What else is there to say? You know Charles and I are just contract spouses."
That one sentence said it all.
Mu Ruona saw Cecilia clench and unclench her fists, realizing her heart was far less calm than she appeared.
Cecilia, why do you put yourself through this?
You're Charles's wife!
You're the recognized lady of the Yin family!
You have every right to make Sylvia leave Charles!
Why do you keep wronging yourself?
Mu Ruona's heart ached for her.
"Cecilia..." Mu Ruona sighed, not knowing what else to say.
Matters of the heart are always the most painful.
No wonder the boss is twenty-eight and still won't get married!
No wonder Qiao Qi waited until thirty-eight to tie the knot!
"Alright, I'm rested. I heard Qiao Qi's villa has tons of recreational rooms. Since we're here, we can't waste such a good opportunity! At my house, there's nothing but regular rooms and a gym—no entertainment rooms." Cecilia smiled. "Come on, let's go check it out!"
Mu Ruona was relieved to see Cecilia trying to distract herself.
That's good—for her and the baby.
Mu Ruona changed clothes and went exploring with Cecilia, room by room.
When they reached one doorway, Cecilia stopped. "Huh? What's this room for?"
Mu Ruona checked and laughed. "Qiao Qi really knows how to live—this is a game room. There are both physical and virtual games. Let's go see what's happening inside!"
As soon as Cecilia and Mu Ruona entered, a maid came to greet them.
"What would you like to play?" The maid greeted them with a smile. "We have all kinds of board games, card games, and even e-sports."
Only after entering did Cecilia realize how big the game room was!
There were so many different games—most she'd only heard about, never seen before!
Cecilia, why do you put yourself through all this?
You're Charles's wife!
You're the recognized lady of the Yin family!
You have every right to make Sylvia leave Charles!
Why do you keep wronging yourself?
Mu Ruona's heart ached for her.
"Cecilia..." Mu Ruona sighed, not knowing what else to say.
Matters of the heart are always the most painful.
No wonder the boss is twenty-eight and still won't get married!
No wonder Qiao Qi waited until thirty-eight to tie the knot!
"Alright, I'm rested. I heard Qiao Qi's villa has tons of recreational rooms. Since we're here, we can't waste such a good opportunity! At my house, there's nothing but regular rooms and a gym—no entertainment rooms." Cecilia smiled. "Come on, let's go check it out!"
Mu Ruona was relieved to see Cecilia trying to distract herself.
That's good—for her and the baby.
Mu Ruona changed clothes and went exploring with Cecilia, room by room.
When they reached one doorway, Cecilia stopped. "Huh? What's this room for?"
Mu Ruona checked and laughed. "Qiao Qi really knows how to live—this is a game room. There are both physical and virtual games. Let's go see what's happening inside!"
As soon as Cecilia and Mu Ruona entered, a maid came to greet them.
"What would you like to play?" The maid greeted them with a smile. "We have all kinds of board games, card games, and even e-sports."
Only after entering did Cecilia realize how big the game room was!
There were so many different games—most she'd only heard about, never seen before!