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Having loved the best and most suitable man, I ask for nothing more in this life

My Zhuoyao Zheng is sitting together with another young lady of wealth, the spotlight focused on them, drawing the attention of the crowd. They are a perfect match of talent and beauty, while I, like a despicable mistress, wait for his call.

"Man Jun, spill the beans, guess who I saw at Old Ye's birthday banquet!" Duo Duo's voice was like thunder.

Happiness has come too hard, lasting only for one year, one year, which is still not enough for me to love you even one ten-thousandth of it

Having loved the best and most suitable man, I ask for nothing more in this life

And I, amidst the lively and festive sounds of the banquet, vaguely understood the meaning of Duoduo

We are a pair of people who are not blessed

She has already understood how to help Zhuo Yao out of a difficult situation, displaying grace and propriety, and remaining composed in handling matters

The applause resounded like thunder.

I am no longer the Manjun of two years ago; I can leave at any moment, traveling alone from Shanghai to Wuhan and then to Paris, escaping from your side, heedless of everything. Now, I have your child, and I cannot deprive the child of the right to have a father.

Zhuo Yao, did you hear me crying

I have clearly lost a portion of myself

The phone is still on speaker mode, the atmosphere is festive, grand, and solemn. Surely, those who attend are either wealthy or of high status. Zhuo Yao has not interacted with such people for over a year; he has distanced himself from the city. Now returning to Shanghai, can his heart not return to the small fishing village?

My heart tightened suddenly, my whole body tensed, and I asked: "Is it related to He Zhuoyao?"

I am with Song Bailai, who is an architect working for the Song family's group. I will tell you the following, but you must ensure that you are mentally prepared.

Zhuo Yao and I once watched a movie called "Happiness" together. In the film, a woman played by Lin Xiujing falls in love with a man in a mountain village sanatorium. They fall in love in that countryside, picking wild vegetables and rapeseed on the mountain, sharing kisses. The woman suffers from lung cancer, and the man has liver cancer; they are cancer patients spending their remaining time in the sanatorium, and they love each other just like that, living in a small house in the countryside, planting vegetables, foraging for herbs on the mountain, and exercising. This way of life lasts for a short time until the man's liver cancer miraculously improves. At this point, the man's ex-girlfriend arrives from Seoul to the countryside. The man's heart is taken away, and he wishes to leave the countryside and return to Seoul. The man goes to Seoul and stays in his ex-girlfriend's bed. He becomes infatuated with the urban allure and leaves the woman in the countryside. Later, the woman runs for a long time, lying on the road and crying in pain, wishing she could cry herself to death. Soon after, she dies in the countryside.

Zhuo Yao's phone is turned off. It is impossible for him to turn it off unless there is something particularly important. He has said that I should be able to contact him at any time. May heaven bless, and may nothing go wrong.

Ladies and gentlemen, the star of tonight is my father. Everyone, please stop teasing me and Ah Man. " A sweet and melodious voice, she is Ye Jie Bai

"Hello, Ji Dong, this is Ruan Manjun. Zhuo Yao's phone is turned off. Is he with you?" I asked anxiously

Ji Dong's phone was successfully connected

I held the phone, with the speaker on, and the applause from the other side was so piercing, so sharp, Zhuo Yao, it felt as if the entire world was applauding for your marriage to another woman

After the applause quieted down, a strong and powerful voice said: "Distinguished guests, thanks to your care and support, Hongye has achieved today's success. I founded Hongye myself, and over the past forty years, through storms and hardships, I have unknowingly grown old. It is rare for a person to live to seventy; today marks my seventieth birthday. Taking this opportunity, I have two announcements to make. The first is that from today onwards, the position of Chairman of Hongye will be taken over by my daughter, Ye Jiebai."

I can only say: "Then please convey to him to give me a call back when you see him, and also remind him to take care of his health and not to work too late."

Applause begins

He still has some conscience and did not say anything, otherwise, I would have exposed him in public!" Duoduo said angrily

Well, the banquet is currently underway. Old Ye and Lin Luyun are sitting together, seemingly about to become in-laws. Old Ye mentioned that he has an important announcement to make shortly. Do you know? Young Master Tong and Old Ye's daughter, Ye Jiebai, are seated side by side in the central position of the banquet. The circular spotlight shines down on them. Could it be... Anyway, I'm dying of anxiety. Let's not hang up just yet; the sound system here is very loud. You can listen along with me.

How could I think this way, relating the tragic fate of Lin Xiujing in the film to my own situation

I heard it clearly, word for word, two presidents, truly a match made in heaven, with great prospects. Zhuo Yao, I want to hear how you would express your feelings to another woman with your words and smile

One hand covered my face, while the other stubbornly held onto my phone. The sounds of joy from over there kept coming, and tears streamed down my face in large drops, which I wiped away repeatedly with the back of my hand. It was a world that had nothing to do with me, filled with countless sounds of laughter, joy, and applause.

I placed my phone on the table, allowing the sounds from that direction to come through. I sat on the floor, my knees drawn up, holding my legs, crying silently.

"You won't believe me unless there is a man who looks exactly like Tong Shao, with the same haughty demeanor, and I see him with my own eyes. I would not speak a word of falsehood; I would pierce my own eyes if I did," Duoduo declared earnestly.

But I do not believe it

My ears feel as if they have been injected, aching and buzzing. How could I not believe Duoduo's words? She would not fabricate something out of nothing. And how could I not trust Zhuoyao? He promised me that he would make me wait, that he would never leave me in this lifetime. How can you expect me to believe that

In comparison, how many people can truly bless us and applaud for us being together?

Zhuo Yao, why is it so difficult for us to be together? Is it heaven punishing me, punishing my aspirations, punishing my overestimation of myself, my selfishness and desires? I do not want your family background; all I want is you, even if you have nothing. Why is it all so difficult?

Just then, a new call came in on my phone. I told Ji Dong that I had a call coming in, and I would take the call, asking him to hang up.

The applause resounds once again

I am persuading myself that he must have his reasons, that he does not want this. I want to believe in his love for me. Indeed, every woman would love him, but he loves only me. We have gone through so many separations and trials, and finally, we have a home in the small fishing village, just the three of us. How could we easily part ways

Mr. Ye's reputation was already known to me during my time as a lawyer; he is indeed one of the few real estate tycoons. Duo Duo is truly capable, managing to gain entry to Mr. Ye's birthday banquet right after returning to Shanghai. She is indeed an indomitable socialite

The crying sound is strikingly similar to that of Lin Xiujing in the film

"How did you end up at Old Ye's birthday banquet, someone you have no connection with? Wasn't it you who was asked to help me look into my matter? Oh, you are just being playful." I had no intention of gossiping with her.

After returning from studying abroad, Jie Bai has been managing the company by my side for three years. I have tested her for three years, and only then did I feel at ease to entrust the company to her. The future of Hongye depends on your generation of young people. I also hope that everyone present will support my daughter more. Thank you

I laughed, paused for a moment, and hesitantly said: "Duo Duo, please don't joke with me, okay? Ji Dong told me that Zhuo Yao is working overtime at the company, how could he be at Old Ye's banquet?"

The applause is incessant.

Even if I am a strong little comic, I can live without you. Then, Xiao Li will soon call out for his father.

Duoduo said irritably: "Vixen, you have a pure face for nothing. Manjun, don't be afraid, now that you are in Shanghai, I will go with you to Hongye to find this vixen, bring the child along, and cause a scene at Hongye. I will make sure everyone knows that their boss is a vixen"

I suddenly heard loud applause on the other end of the phone, and Duo Duo said, "Old Ye is about to announce an important matter for tonight, shh, listen for yourself."

Now, let us invite Mr. Tong Shaowei, Vice President of Tong's Enterprises, to deliver a declaration of love on behalf of Ms. Ye Jiebai, President of Hongye Group

He may have to attend a social engagement, compelled by circumstances. The company has encountered some tricky issues, and he is at the mercy of others because he needs their assistance. After a moment of silence, I spoke clearly. He turned off his phone, and even Ji Dong deceived me, which made me very sad. Regardless of the situation, he should at least inform me, shouldn't he

"Tong Shao, are you afraid that we might hear? Do you want to whisper to General Ye!" Someone laughed and teased, instantly elevating the atmosphere, and the previously silent banquet was filled with laughter once again

After watching that movie, I cried. Perhaps it was because Lin Xiujing in the film was too heart-wrenching. She is as frail and resilient as I am. I asked Zhuoyao if he would one day miss the bright lights and bustling nightlife of Shanghai after leaving the small fishing village. He held me tightly and said no, he would not leave me alone, no matter where we go, we must be together

Manjun, you have heard clearly, right? Old Ye is determined to take Zhuoyao as his son-in-law, and Lin Luyun wants to attach herself to the power of the Ye family; the two are a perfect match. However, if Ye Jiebai were to find out about your and Li Hui's existence, would he still go through with the engagement? Manjun, you should come to Shanghai for a visit.

Oh... Is Tong Shao's phone turned off? He might be busy at the company and didn't notice that his phone ran out of battery. There's no need to worry," Ji Dong evasively replied.

"Aunt, please lower your voice; be careful not to be overheard, or you might get thrown out. Fortunately, you are sitting on the edge." A man said nervously.

It is best this way; Tong Shao did not see me. He, indeed, appeared quite gentlemanly as he took care of Ye Jie Bai sitting beside him. Ye Jie Bai is the only daughter of Ye Lao, born when he was forty-seven, which can be considered a late blessing. In the future, all of Ye Lao's estate will be left to Ye Jie Bai, which is likely what Lin Lu Yun is after. Sigh, I see that Lin Lu Yun has a rosy complexion, not at all resembling a patient. Duo Duo is like a reporter, providing me with live coverage. Sigh, I see that Lin Lu Yun has a rosy complexion, not at all resembling a patient. Duo Duo is like a reporter, providing me with live coverage.

MAN, Zhuo Yao's English name, is affectionately called Ah MAN by Jie Bai, which is so tender and endearing

There are some words that are not convenient to say here. Zhuo Yao's voice, with its husky tone, brought back a long-lost sound for me; he is still the same. Upon returning to that circle, he became very aloof, speaking sparingly.

The second matter is the marriage of my daughter Jiebai. Jiebai is 24 years old this year and has reached the age for marriage. What I most wish to see is Jiebai in a wedding dress, with me holding her arm in the church, personally entrusting her to another. I have known Ms. Lin Luyun for many years, and our families share a deep friendship. I have watched Zhuoyao grow up, and I hold him in high regard. When his father was alive, our relationship was like what you young people call brothers, good buddies! Regarding the marriage between Jiebai and Zhuoyao, our parents have taken the lead and have made the engagement, with the engagement ceremony to be held on a date to be determined.

That man is loved by all, and how could there be a lack of noble ladies wanting to marry him by his side? Even if Ye Jiebai is aware of my existence, aware of Xiao Li's existence, what difference does it make? What do I have to compete with? I only wish to receive an answer directly from Zhuo Yao.

Yes, find Ji Dong; he must be well aware of the situation around Zhuo Yao

Zhuo Yao would not do that; he was still sleeping beside me just over ten days ago. I could feel his intense love.

Man Jun, do not hesitate any longer. I will book the flight tickets for you. Just pack your bags and get ready to come to Shanghai. If you don't come soon, Tong Shao will truly develop feelings for that Ye Jie Bai. Men have always been like this. Lin Lu Yun is not sick at all; perhaps Tong Shao has deceived you!