Chapter Nine, had I known it would be so heart-wrenching, it would have been better had we never met in the first place

Well, this has stumped me. I am all alone, without relatives or friends, and I do not even know the children of my acquaintances. A few years ago, at the Cheng family, I was also a junior member and had never worried about such matters.

In the near future, the abandoned Wei family will also announce a press conference to address the public regarding the issue of qualification approval. Qi Yueying is responsible for managing the media aspect, while Wei Guangyin is busy negotiating with the old members of the board of directors.

Indeed, his tears were not shed for my misfortune, but rather because after a whole day of hunger, he finally found something to satisfy his hunger, only to have it destroyed. There is no greater pain in the world than to possess something only to lose it.

In the end, we still lost

What?

In the late hours of the night, I began to anticipate Sheng Shan coming to inquire about my little troubles and what sad events I had encountered. However, instead of her warm concern, I was met with the long-lost good lady, who expressed her desire to unwind and invited me to accompany her to Wangcheng

Wei Guangyin's eyes flickered as he summarized for her

I must express my gratitude to her for portraying me, who is in debt, and Ye Shenxun, who is owed money, in such a poignant manner

The man curled the corner of his lips and said, "Are you indirectly telling me to help you escape from your marriage?"

It would be better to wait for Qi Yueying to make a move. On Ye Shenxun's side, seeing that he has not acted for a long time, it is naturally difficult to gauge his next step, so he can only choose to remain dormant. In this way, it is equivalent to giving the Wei family some breathing room

She said, "Thank you, General Manager Wei, for your kindness, but I am already married."

I was still in the process of self-repair when the voice on the other end of the phone suddenly became hesitant, "That..."

Sheng Shan seems to have a clear understanding of my feelings. She said, "It is not that you like that troublesome child, but rather that you suddenly realize there is no longer a possibility of meeting my senior brother."

Seeing that I showed no signs of fear in my eyes, the second thug backed down, saying, "Forget it, forget it, let's go set up somewhere else. It's bad luck to attract the police here." After saying this, he gave a glance to the person who had snatched my phone.

Piercing through his thoughts, Qi Yueying's cigarette burned out between her fingers, her tone marked by a rhythmic rise and fall

On the weekend, the two of us strolled through the night market as usual. During this time, we established three rules: neither of us was allowed to mention certain sensitive people or matters. She found it a bit hard to hold back and had to make small talk, saying, "Sister Cheng Cheng, at our age, do we really need to give red envelopes to our relatives' children during the holidays?"

What road?

Sitting across from her is the very person with whom I shared a bed just a few days ago. The red thread that bound us together that day still burns in the palm of my hand. Yet, that searing warmth now scorches me, causing my eyes to immediately fill with tears.

The young man was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained his composure. "At first, I also thought that my encounter with her was merely a fleeting one. However, by a twist of fate, I happened to arrive in Bincheng. Does this not indicate that my meeting with her is significant?" My tone was filled with sorrow. "I have pursued a boy for over ten years. Every time I feel that I can grasp him, he suddenly distances himself from me. At that moment, I understood that not every encounter holds meaning."

Before I finished listening to the story, I suddenly burst into laughter, "Then she must have called you an idiot, saying that she doesn't need money at all." mimicking Sheng Shan's tone

As the words fell, he personally picked up the telephone receiver beside him and placed it on the table. His thin lips reopened, "You are a character, and you should understand better than anyone else when to take your bow" The tone was slow.

Thus, when one of the bullies reached out to attack the girl, without a second thought, I took out my phone and began to take pictures furiously, even threatening to post it on Weibo, only to have my phone snatched away unexpectedly

I said to Sheng Shan, "I don't know why, but when I learned that I would never see Ye Shenxing again, I felt a sense of loss. 'Could it be that I have a penchant for young children and have developed feelings for this little brat?!'"

At that time, I wondered if making my demeanor sufficiently awkward would prevent anyone from seeing through my true disappointment. My disappointment is not the sword thrust by Qi Yueying, but rather the guns being fired at my heart by those who are calmly sitting inside the room at this moment.

That night, the bright moon hung in the sky, and the good lady cried out desperately for love, while Gu Duo, in a state of melancholy, prayed to escape her loneliness. As for me, the one who longs to be intoxicated yet remains perpetually sober, I finally, in the stillness of the deep night, conducted an honest analysis of myself, and then undeniably discovered—

I remained calm, smiled composedly, and decisively instructed the good lady, "Call 110 and report that someone is being robbed at the eastern entrance of the bustling street."

Do you believe in retribution? I asked firmly

As a directly governed municipality, Bincheng places great importance on the construction of such a large-scale environmental protection project, with the city sending successive groups of inspectors. After much effort in selecting the site and finalizing the press release for media relations, the He Group unexpectedly withdrew at the last minute

The ever-changing and unpredictable dynamics of the marketplace are not lost on Sheng Shan, yet she still recalls the bonds of childhood friendship. "But you have been rather ruthless, haven't you? Intentionally delivering this piece of meat from the He family right to his mouth, and then creating complications, just waiting for the He family, under immense pressure, to take the initiative to seek cooperation with Shen Zhou. This move not only humiliates the Wei family but also allows for various means to drive down the price of the He family, a clever strategy to undermine them at their very foundation.

When I fled from the Wei residence, I was so flustered that I did not notice the few steps connecting the two places, and I suddenly fell down, scraping the skin off my knee. In a moment, it seemed as if I had seen someone behind me, and in my anxiousness, I reached out my hand. However, when I turned around, there was only Qi Yueying's cold gaze scrutinizing me.

The man's eyes also curved up, "She really did answer like that. However, setting aside all assumptions, when asked to respond, she said, 'It is not surprising that I am in his car; what is extravagant is that I am in his heart. Therefore, I only hope that in that person's life, she will always be present.'"

As she spoke, Qi Yueying walked into the kitchen, turned on the half-lit space, and after a while, she emerged with a glass of honey soda water in hand, handing it to the person standing by the window, her expression carefully assessing them.

Knowing that she would blurt out Liu Wei in the next second, followed by Wei Guangyin... I quickly took her arm and exclaimed, "It seems quite lively over there, let's go take a look!"

He suddenly asked a question, causing Qi Yueying, who was sitting on the sofa, to feel a momentary lightness. "Change? The girl who came to your house looking for you last time? I don't know whether you are classmates or friends, how would I know?" After speaking, the young man seemed greatly disappointed, a hazy mist quickly filling his eyes.

The good lady let out a puff, and spittle splattered all over my face. "Cheng Cheng, you two really look like twin sisters." Especially after learning that Gu Duo was also born in an orphanage and is a year younger than me, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sisterly affection for her.

Happiness came unexpectedly, and I felt rather embarrassed. My face flushed, and I quickly waved my hand, saying, "No need, I've already eaten..." To my surprise, the woman diagonally opposite, holding a cup of Bak Kut Teh, casually glanced over and said, "Oh? I almost forgot, you also share the surname Cheng." Her eyes carried a blatant mockery.

It seems that the urgent matter at hand is to quickly get oneself married

Until recently, it was inadvertently discovered that Cheng Gaigai had once donated a kidney to Ye Shenxun. To verify the truth, he instructed someone to investigate thoroughly, only to uncover an interesting detail.

His words reminded me of someone in the back room, and I immediately fell silent. After a long while, I finally spoke, "Although it is very cruel, I still want to advise you not to waste your efforts. In this lifetime, Sheng Shan will only bear the surname Zhou."

Afterwards, I felt a sense of melancholy

Restaurant

After the two left the café, He Yuan, curious, asked Sheng Shan, "What if it were you?"

She anticipated that the exposure would come and had mentally prepared herself, but she did not expect that this day would arrive so quickly

The young man's gaze suddenly turned stern, "It is not surprising to have a daughter; who the daughter is does not matter. What is surprising is, under whose name was your private account on Kaimen Island established? And how much overlap does this account name have with the transactions of Shen Zhou funds? I need not remind you of this"

Wei Guangyin's tone remained calm as he said, "If a simple commercial crime could bring him down, I wouldn't have to go through so much trouble now"

"Aunt Yue." He still called her that, "I sympathize with your plight and also condemn my father's actions. However, you and I are inherently on different sides. Now that the Wei family is in a precarious situation, it is likely that they can no longer accommodate you."

Just like, just like ten years ago, regarding Cheng Suiwan

Because there is always a thorn in my heart, it hurts as soon as it is touched, and removing it would mean not surviving

That evening, I mentioned in my QQ signature that I was going out for a walk to ease my mind, expressing that my heartache for Bincheng was beyond words. My main intention was to hope that Liu Dazhuang, that scoundrel, would cry and plead for my forgiveness and try to keep me from leaving. However, he treated it as if I had merely let out a fart, glancing at it and moving on.

It is not I who is anxious, Aunt Yue, but you. Knowing that taking action during the approval documentation phase could raise suspicions, you still proceeded. You are eager to pull me down, attempting to take advantage of the chaos, collaborating with Ye Shenxun from within and without. However, you have underestimated me. In fact, regarding the approval documentation, He Bo has already concealed it from everyone and personally went to the Environmental Protection Bureau to complete the level three standard filing. Tomorrow, at the press conference, Wei Guangyin will publicly announce the original documents, turning the tide.

Being held by the seven inches, even the eloquent Qiao Zhe, like Qi Yueying, was instantly rendered speechless

Just as the truck came crashing towards us, Ye Shenxing acted swiftly, dragging me entirely out of the driver's seat. Due to inertia, we both tumbled to the intersection of Xianghe, and in the next moment, I heard a deafening crash as the truck crushed the silver Land Rover into rubble. In that instant, I realized that even if I were to perish alongside the massive vehicle, the world would not change in the slightest. Those who love to watch the commotion would still wake up to see the spectacle, and the sight of damp banknotes would not deter anyone from liking them. In that instant, I realized that even if I were to perish alongside the massive vehicle, the world would not change in the slightest. Those who love to watch the commotion would still wake up to see the spectacle, and the sight of damp banknotes would not deter anyone from liking them

Cheng Cheng, do you know? I really regret not reaching out to take the Oreo when you offered it to me. If I had taken it, at least I would have had the cookie in my hand to eat after the truck crashed into me

Seeing my lack of reaction, Liu Dazhuang let out a long sigh, "It's good to see you. She disappeared all night without a word, and I was worried something might have happened to her." I almost blurted out, "Do you know that the person who nearly met their end last night was me"

Qi Yueying looked at her always reserved and restrained stepson, slowly extending her claws. Before she could react, she heard him say: "Because I am ruthless"

Does that mean I also do not need to ...? ... compensate for the car? From now on, all debts between us are settled

"Aunt Yue," he suddenly called out, "do you know why, among so many people around my father back then, it was only you who could follow him into the group?" The man seemed to be watching a play whose ending he already knew, as he placed the glass on the coffee table.

She said that she envies me. She hopes to one day reach the world I inhabit and, like me, have many friends

As dull as he is, he immediately sensed that I was angry and quickly adopted a flattering demeanor: "No, we didn't mean to hide it from you. The person she wanted to see from the very beginning was you. She wanted to apologize sincerely, but was afraid you wouldn't forgive her, which is why it has dragged on until now. Don't you understand her? She is timid and easily frightened."

Hello, Cheng Gaigai

There are two houses, and Qi Yueying and Wei Guangyin belong to different areas

A young girl selling hair clips at a street stall is being bullied by a familiar face in the bustling market

Wei Guangyin paused for a moment and continued, "You and I have shared more than twenty years of friendship, and I understand your character better than anyone else. To this day, I still hold this belief. Aunt Yue, your heart is not ruthless enough. Otherwise, that girl should have long ceased to exist in this world."

The enemy of my enemy is destined to be my friend

The cold and desolate sound echoed in the hall, and Qi Yueying's expression grew increasingly stern. Suddenly, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, pulling out a slender lady's cigarette, exuding a faint fragrance of camellia.

Watering new soil? Then inserting a thorn? Overindulged?

To comfort her, I said, "It's not so bad, look at those who remain single for a lifetime, don't they also give red envelopes? I haven't seen any accidents happen to them." The gentle lady glanced at me and replied, "Being single for a lifetime, isn't that considered an accident?" Well, that makes sense

I initially thought it was merely a joke, until my husband returned late from a social engagement and encountered an accident

I cannot explain it either, a good lady's eyes and nose are all wrinkled together. "Sigh, last year under my mother's instigation, I didn't give any red envelopes, as it was said that it would be inauspicious for an unmarried girl to give red envelopes. But think about it, relatives all know that your daughter graduated from a prestigious school and has started working, yet she doesn't give out New Year's money to the children; I can't imagine how strange her expression must be.

Enough, I do not wish to bring up the past again, but I advise you this: since you intend to hide, you should do so thoroughly. She has awakened, and with Zhou Yin's methods, it is impossible not to uncover the slightest trace from those years. When the time comes, if you wish to protect, it will not be that simple

In the past, adults and children had already formed a circle. I did not want to interfere, but the well-mannered lady suddenly glanced at me, then at the face of the girl on the ground who was protecting her hairpin, and gently inhaled, saying: "Sister Cheng Cheng, are you sure there are no sisters lost outside?" I focused my gaze and noticed that the girl's profile indeed resembled mine by eighty percent, and even the stubborn expression of anger on her face was strikingly similar.

Is it available? I hope it can arrive a bit faster

Qi Yueying rarely has a day off today. Dressed in a long skirt, she shows no signs of the bulkiness often associated with middle-aged women. Upon hearing my intentions, she did not immediately respond with a clear yes or no, but instead dismissed the guests in the living room. However, as the kitchen maid was about to leave, she called out to her, "Serve Miss Cheng her breakfast."

If one truly harbors hatred to the core, what need is there for such reminders? If Zhou Yin were to discover this, wouldn't it suffice to have her suffer a thousand cuts and a myriad of tortures to relieve the hatred in her heart? Being tough on the outside yet soft on the inside is a malady that cannot be cured

Not only my father, but even outsiders believe that in business, you are a woman of great talent. In private matters, you are sufficiently profit-driven, ruthless, and merciless, yet I do not agree with this assessment

On the eve of the press conference, Qi Yueying returned home, only to find a remarkably handsome man sitting in her territory.

dead end

The enmity between Ye Shenxun and the Wei family is evident. As for Qi Yueying, from the moment of Cheng Gaigai's father's unexpected death, her only belief in living has been two words: revenge

The lights in the living room were all off, leaving only the glow of the crescent moon at the horizon, quietly reflecting on his face. Her eyes were glued to the silhouette of the other person, as if she had just encountered a long-lost friend, and she stumbled a few steps closer. Suddenly, the person turned around, but it was a figure entirely different from that of her old acquaintance

At the end, Sheng Shan on the other end of the phone slowly said, "Well, you are indeed a man and a woman from different worlds. It was rare to believe in a fairy tale once, and I tried my best to bring you together, but in the end, you both messed it up, with one crashing and the other losing their heart, turning it into a horror show. From now on, you pursue your own years, and he seizes his own mountains and rivers, remaining unrelated to each other, which can be considered a poignant tale of forgetting each other in the rivers and lakes."

The title refers to the ginger garden that Wei Yan had previously built for his late wife. At night, it is hard to discern anything special, but during the day, one can clearly see the intertwining vines, which have been skillfully arranged by someone with intention. Through the shapes created by the arrangement, the sun and light are perfectly enveloped within.

When we parted, I thought of something and shamelessly asked the other person for the key to the Wangcheng Café, saying, "I might go there to relax for a while and focus on writing, if there is free accommodation..." Without a moment's hesitation, the young man handed the silver key to me, and I immediately felt overwhelmed with gratitude and patted him on the shoulder

He Yuan merely took me as a joke and nodded slightly

Liu Dazhuang has finally become concerned about his reputation, which truly leaves me both amused and perplexed. I had thought that he, like me, was indifferent to such matters

Some people are harder to forget than one might imagine

Her gaze successfully made my heart sink a little, "What do you mean?"

"Is Sui Wan awake?"

I am waiting, Writer Cheng. Wishing you a safe journey

He Yuan also seems to live nearby. He drove out and unexpectedly encountered me, who was feeling down. He slammed on the brakes and got out of the car.

This is indeed a trouble. Sheng Shan pondered for a moment and chose not to speak further, yet there remained an unresolved knot in Yan Yan's expression.

Fortunately, there is still time for this cup of aged vinegar. Each person drinks this pungent vinegar with resentment, waiting for it to soften the sharpness imperceptibly, merging the flesh and blood of both, and then nurturing new soil. The process may be long, and apart from this, there is no other way. I gaze at the sky at a sixty-degree angle, sighing.

Qi Yueying's eyes flashed, "So what do you mean?"

After living here for nearly half a month, I finally understand why Sheng Shan was so attached and reluctant to leave in the beginning

That is not correct either. If I truly had no shame, I should have rushed in just now and questioned Wei Guangyin like a resentful woman, asking, "Am I not the person you cherish the most? Why are you not speaking?" But I was afraid that their family servant would explode first, saying, "Who do you think you are!"

Her attitude is so affectionate that it seems she has publicly acknowledged me as her daughter

Others may question our qualifications, and indeed, there are none. However, with wolves in front and tigers behind, the trap we have fallen into is certainly not the last one, and there are further challenges awaiting us. If I were to concede, the internal and external troubles of the group would not diminish; what difference would it make from sitting idly by?

The good lady has become immune to my chicken soup and has begun to seek various poisons. However, she is actually luckier than I am, for she has never possessed anything, which is better than briefly having it and then losing it

Although I do not understand your intentions in doing this, the Wei family business is my father's lifelong effort, and I will do everything in my power to ensure it does not come to ruin.

I paused in place, suddenly unsure where to put the food I was holding. I noticed Ye Shenxing looking at me with a sense of grievance from behind. In that moment, my stubbornness surged, "What if I insist on meeting him?"

If she loves this daughter, why not simply announce it to the world? Given her understanding of herself, she would not mind having an additional nominal sister. If she does not love her, why does she repeatedly reveal her true feelings while pretending to disdain her on the surface? This indicates that there are matters more important than acknowledging her as a daughter, forcing her to conceal the truth.

My father has been released on bail, thank you for your time on my behalf. By the way, I want to say I'm sorry, I really can't face him regarding this matter

The premise is that the car has been damaged

Had I known it would be so heart-wrenching, I would have preferred not to have met you in the first place

In my line of sight, Wei Guangyin in the house was meticulously cutting the food on the plate and distributing it to the opposite side, showing great thoughtfulness. Cheng Suiwan's long-awaited smile appeared, becoming the only light in my eyes. It turns out that such tenderness is not exclusively mine.

Faced with Qi Yueying's scrutiny, Wei Guangyin seemed to sense something, his beautiful eyes flickering repeatedly. He turned to face her, adopting a tone as relaxed as possible.

That little girl has quite a sharp tongue, saying whatever comes to mind. She has endured by Wei Yan's side for many years without revealing any flaws, yet unexpectedly, not long ago, Cheng Gai Gai had just asked whether she believed in retribution, and today, she fell into the hands of what she thought was a mere young brat.

Originally, the Wei Group possessed this qualification

The most disheartening state in a relationship is when you see a well-proportioned person of the opposite sex and say to your friends, "Oh, not bad. If it weren't for XX, I would definitely pursue them." Yet, deep down, you know better than anyone that even if the other person turned around to chase you, you might not be inclined to accept their advances.

Just as I was walking towards Ye Shenxun with snacks in my arms, attempting to make amends, Ye Shenxing, surrounded by Peiyang and others, caught sight of the food I was holding. It was as if the world had suddenly brightened for him, and he energetically rushed over, his voice still tinged with a hint of choking.

Qi Yueying lazily stretched her waist and said, "It means I am not tired of advising you once again." After a pause, her gaze began to sharpen slightly

These materials alone can only prove the mother-daughter relationship between her and Cheng Gaigai. The image of Qi Yueying reaching out to help when she saw Cheng Gaigai fall that day lingers in her mind.

From the lessons learned from the past cold war with Wei Guangyin, the longer it drags on, the more difficulties arise. Early the next morning, I went to the Wei family with swollen eyes. Before going, I had anticipated encountering Qi Yueying and even engaging in a few verbal sparrings with her as per our usual practice, but to my surprise, this time she greeted me with a pleasant demeanor and had someone usher me in.

Thus, I completely forgave Ye Shenxun, who had slapped me, as well as Wei Guangyin, who had almost concealed everything from me, after all, in the face of life and death, there are no trivial matters

At this point, it prompted Wei Guangyin to inadvertently set up a scheme.

I have come to seek time, and I do not intend to trouble you

This incident not only affected the fluctuations in stock prices but also embroiled the group in a reputational crisis. The board believes that I have repeatedly brought the group to the forefront of controversy and advocates for my resignation in shame at the press conference. What does Aunt Yue think

Noticing that his posture was ungraceful at that moment, he wanted to stand up and pat his backside, but he was one step ahead of me, patting his backside and sitting back down. "The morning sun here is particularly beautiful; I thought I was the only one who noticed it." He showed no signs of the pretentiousness typical of a wealthy young master, likely due to good upbringing from his family.

To be on the safe side, I advised Gu Duo not to set up her stall tonight and to avoid that group of people as much as possible in the future. She nodded in agreement and insisted on treating me and the good lady to dinner

After all, I have the blood of Wei Yan flowing through me, yet I underestimated the situation

Seeing the young man in distress on the newspaper, Sheng Shan immediately felt somewhat disheartened. Zhou Yin, perceiving her compassion, casually took a sip of soup and said, "If this is the limit of Wei Guangyin, the Wei family will not only fall into the hands of Shen Zhou but will also be devoured by others."

As Fang exited the community, Liu Dazhuang called.

The middle-aged woman suddenly crossed her arms, raised her eyebrows and eyes, resembling a free-spirited girl. She leisurely exhaled a puff of smoke rings, seemingly self-mocking, yet more like sarcasm, "Have I lost?" Her proud expression overlapped with that of the girl in his memory, leaving Wei Guangyin momentarily stunned, and even his tone unconsciously softened a few degrees.

Having just experienced life and death, I have become more afraid of death. My shoulders trembled as I asked, "What about the countless encounters along the way?" Young Master Ye remained calm, replying, "Then just greet them."

Author Cheng

Easily timid? He must have remembered it wrong. Appearing harmless, yet striking harder than anyone else, is her true nature. The seed that once hid behind me, needing my care, has long since grown into a stem and leaves with its own thoughts. Just because this cluster of stems and leaves is particularly beautiful, the ugly should be strangled to death, should they not compete for their splendor?

Whenever someone calls me a writer, it feels like an insult, yet only He Yuan can evoke his own unique style.

I did not expect my verbal skills to be so impressive, and the anger in Qi Yueying's beautiful eyes quickly surfaced, as if she wished to slap me twice and then throw me out. However, ever since Ye Shenxun slapped me last night, I have learned to read the room, and before she had the chance to make a move, I turned and fled.

When Wei Guangyin's mother suddenly passed away, Wei Yan was greatly affected, feeling lost and anxious day after day, until he met Qi Yueying. She was young and had once been a leading performer at a theater in the capital. She sang a song that was the same as Wei's mother's, and Wei Yan was captivated at first sight, determined to obtain her at any cost

The servant brought me tea, and upon hearing me directly call the name of their young master, their lips twitched

Speaking of everything in Bincheng, I am moved to express, "People, when far away, strive to get closer, yet when together for a long time, it is easy to develop rifts. It is better to be like you, toiling daily for a living, dealing with money. Even if time passes, there can still be some interest."

But I cannot let go for a long time. Am I, a living person, not as good as an object? Who was it just now that insisted on saying "Marry me"? Indeed, a man's words cannot be trusted, even at eight years old! But before the stingy me could pull Ye Shenxing away, Ye Shenxun took action first.

Is it true

I furrowed my brows and looked back, that posture perhaps reminded her of someone, leaving her momentarily stunned

I am sorry, Shen Xing, it seems that our situation is even more tragic than that of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, as there is no possibility for us to meet in this lifetime

If I remember correctly, two years ago, the young girl from the Sheng family suddenly disappeared, was it because of her? Logically, the two should be at odds with each other; if it were not for genuine feelings, I cannot think of any other reason. What do you think, daughter

A good lady has a low tolerance for alcohol, unaware of what evening it is. Gu Duo is somewhat similar, her face flushed as she pulls at my arm, saying that although she lives more vigorously than anyone else, she has never mentioned to anyone that she is afraid of loneliness

I must say, this sword has struck directly at the vital point, "You do not wish to call me daughter; you wish to strike at my daughter, don't you?" I am like a snake caught by the throat, spitting out my bright red core in retaliation, "Only by killing me and ensuring I never see the light again can you secure your position in the Wei family. To put it another way, isn't it I who has allowed you, Ms. Qi, to stand here looking down from above? If one day I become unhappy and decide to shatter everything, Madam Wei? The head matriarch? To put it another way, isn't it I who has allowed you, Ms. Qi, to stand here looking down from above? If one day I become unhappy and decide to shatter everything, Madam Wei? The head matriarch? Bah, do you even deserve that?"

It is unclear whether it was the charge of indecency or the phrase "minor" uttered by the girl that deterred that group of bullies. In any case, she ultimately succeeded in defending her stall, and I was able to retrieve my phone without incident

His habitual posture, lifting the big boy like a chick and bringing him behind him, caused his expression to once again turn frosty. "To avoid any further incidents, it seems that the younger brother and Miss Cheng are not suitable for contact."

The ringleader of the disturbance was still unconvinced when a young girl suddenly stood up, pulling down the fabric from her shoulder to reveal her smooth, fair skin: "Yes, there are intentions of indecency, and I am still a minor!" Her bold demeanor was truly... to my liking

Qi Yueying shook off the ash from her cigarette and said casually, "It was I who found him."

The girl is also stubborn, with her own principles in her heart. "Did you pay to buy this place? Or do you pay a stall fee every month? If not, I came here first, so why should I let you?"

Not long after, He took the initiative to approach Shen Zhou in an attempt to mitigate losses, despite facing a substantial penalty for breach of contract. A discerning observer would quickly understand the convoluted nature of the situation, as the entire city sang praises for the intellect of Ye Shenxun and his associates

In the morning light, we sat on the ground like old friends who had not seen each other for many years, and no one spoke.

After speaking, with a bang, he hung up the phone, leaving Liu Dazhuang on the other end to smile wryly at the receiver

This child, perhaps exceptionally talented and undoubtedly remarkable, is not suited for the fluctuations and complexities of the business world. From the time of taking over the group to the present performance, there has been more effort than results, and the ability to withstand pressure and analyze situations is somewhat lacking

Truly discerning, knowing to follow me, no need to pay rent

"Awake?" the woman scoffed, "It seems my worries were indeed unnecessary. Time has probably not yet informed you that this girl’s smooth return to Bincheng was also arranged by him, right?"

Wei Guangyin had once doubted everyone around him, yet he had never focused his attention on Qi Yueying. In a public sense, she was a director of the group; in a private sense, she was the widow of Wei Yan. There was no reason to repeatedly push the Wei family into the spotlight just to gain some trivial benefits.

As I spoke, my legs trembled, and suddenly I could not walk any further, so I had no choice but to sit down by the flower bed at the roadside, squinting at the sun after the rain, my tone half-dry, "Oh, I see it."

Seeing me sitting on the sofa like a frog at the bottom of a well, silent and foolish, Qi Yueying's gaze gradually became impatient. She stood up, took my hand, and walked towards another house

As a result, He Yuan was also reprimanded by his father for his inadequate supervision. Even when Miss He wanted to speak a few words for Wei Guangyin, she was forcibly taken back to the United States by the family's bodyguards. In an instant, the Wei family, once the object of envy among various groups, became a solitary mountain in the sea

He spoke each word deliberately, attempting to break through Qi Yueying's psychological defenses. However, the middle-aged woman suddenly stood up from the sofa and took the initiative: "There is no need for us to beat around the bush. In the entire Bincheng, who doesn't know that I was once married to someone else and have a daughter? What is so unusual about that?"

He Yuan finally fell silent, yet his expression resembled that of a child who has not read the ending of a fairy tale, appearing somewhat pitiful

You see, blood ties are such that they connect even when bones are broken. When his biological mother passed away, the whole world believed that his father, being deeply affectionate, would not remarry. In the end, the head matriarch of the Wei family still bore the surname Qi. Now you think that child is as stubborn as you, but it is only because the true peacock has yet to return

Why is the light not turned on

Perhaps, he is not a talent in the intricacies of business, but he is undoubtedly an expert in understanding human nature

Suddenly, the tone became stern, "Liu Wei, from now on, do not call me regarding anything related to Cheng Suiwan. With you and Wei Guangyin protecting her, how could she possibly encounter any issues?"

The entire surgery did not go smoothly; during the process, Cheng Gaigai experienced significant blood loss, and her life hung by a thread. Coincidentally, her blood type was rare, and it was unlikely to find another case in Bincheng. Ultimately, the surgery was successful, which can only indicate that someone stepped forward and donated blood at a critical moment. Upon reviewing the records of various hospitals, only Qi Yueying matched Cheng Gaigai's blood type. Following the blood type investigation, the past, which everyone had kept silent about, came to light. Upon reviewing the records of various hospitals, only Qi Yueying matched Cheng Gaigai's blood type. Following the blood type investigation, the past, which everyone had kept silent about, came to light.

In the past, I had a pleasant journey with the two brothers of the Ye family, and Ye Shenxun was also very at ease entrusting Shenxing to me. However, starting from tonight, the only connection between us will be severed.

The business of "A Cup of the Vast Sea" is more prosperous than before. The front desk has been replaced by a young man who is particularly skilled at making coffee and cocktails. He smiles in a refined manner, and even when the good ladies are lost in drunken revelry, they call out that if it weren't for Liu Dazhuang, they would surely pursue this young man relentlessly.

The woman with well-groomed hair sat down on the sofa, her eyes shifting a few times as she said: "Those old fellows, always talking about resigning, they will get used to it. At tomorrow's press conference, just put on a show, get through this hurdle, and when the storm passes, there will naturally be an opportunity to return. After all, besides you, who else is qualified to sit in that chair"

Everyone was astonished. Why did He Yuan's father prefer to bear the high penalty for breach of contract and hurriedly recall the personnel, completely withdrawing from this matter? It was not long before a policy was issued from the capital, requiring companies or enterprises undertaking environmental protection projects to have undertaken coal-fired flue gas desulfurization projects for thermal power units with a single machine capacity of over 50,000 kilowatts within the past five years in order to qualify for approval.

I hope you are in his heart, or in the car with him

Level 1 standards are rarely met by enterprises, and Weishi is suspected of falsifying qualifications and deceiving government resources in this regard

He Yuan said that this is the form of love he desires the most. Sheng Shan showed him the most beautiful aspect, and thus, the other mundane forms became difficult to look at for even a moment longer

The pursuit of profit is secondary; have you ever seen your senior brother not take revenge? Do not forget, Shen Xing is a true member of the Ye family. Back in the day, during that incident, the two families chose to gloss over the situation for the sake of their cooperative relationship, yet your senior brother has not forgotten it for a moment

Do not lose heart, brother. Even if you cannot ultimately pursue Sheng Shan, I have good girls to introduce to you. The first candidate that comes to mind is Gu Yuanyuan, who once secretly mentioned that He Yuanya is handsome, which has stirred feelings in her heart that have never been aroused before.

As long as there are no typhoons, Wangcheng will always have good weather

The woman came to her senses and smiled disdainfully with a curl of her lips

Having spoken, she chuckled lightly, fully willing, and picked up the receiver

Wei Yan valued this area while he was still alive and even tested the water. He undertook a project for an anaerobic biochemical treatment pool with a single tank capacity exceeding 200 cubic meters, with a contract amount reaching ten million yuan. However, all of these could only meet the tertiary standard outlined in the policy. Yet, the person sent by the Wei family to the Environmental Protection Bureau reported it as a primary standard.

I also hope

Wei Guangyin quietly gazed at Qi Yueying's elegant profile, suddenly feeling a sense of unfamiliarity, "Ye Shenxun... what exactly has he promised you in return?"

The two had never engaged in such a verbal sparring before, and Wei Guangyin seemed somewhat unaccustomed to it. Changing the subject, he asked, "How is it going in Wangcheng?"

Having finished speaking, I finally understand who the peacock in her mouth is

During the time I left Bincheng, I was unaware that the tense situation, which had been building up in the shadows, had gradually surfaced as a towering presence.

The determination at that time was that it was an ordinary traffic accident, the driver had not been drinking, and the owner of the vehicle settled the matter with compensation. However, it rained that night, and she left her child at home, going out with an umbrella to greet someone, only to see, after the accident occurred, a car quietly parked nearby, the wipers moving back and forth, revealing the face of Wei Yan's assistant.

The snacks were purchased by me from the nearby residents

The Wancheng food stall primarily features seafood. She was born locally and chose the most economical yet authentic one, pairing it with barley wine. I was taken aback and grabbed her hand as she poured the wine, saying, "Aren't you underage?" She awkwardly straightened her chest, glanced at mine, and uttered seven words: "We are both lost souls in this world"

Helplessly, on that day, Wei Yan had already become a figure who could summon the wind and call the rain. As a single woman, she had no ability to contend against him. Her only support was Ye Shunshan. However, there were many capable young men in Binhai, and the death of one was hardly significant. Moreover, with the two families, Wei and Ye, engaging in a groundbreaking collaboration, Qi Yueying understood that even if she sought refuge under the other party, it would be impossible to achieve the results she desired. After planning all night, Qi Yueying finally decided to feign ignorance of the situation, suppress her heartache, abandon her family and daughter, and remarry Wei Yan. With the two families, Wei and Ye, engaging in a groundbreaking collaboration, Qi Yueying understood that even if she sought refuge under the other party, it would be impossible to achieve the results she desired. After planning all night, Qi Yueying finally decided to feign ignorance of the situation, suppress her heartache, abandon her family and daughter, and remarry Wei Yan.

First, there is the environmental protection project signed by He Yuan and the Wei family, which has encountered a series of problems during its implementation

The waves of the past occasionally crash against my nerves, and even I, who vowed to abstain from alcohol, could not help but sip a few drinks

Ye Shenxun maintained a calm demeanor and said, "Then I will point you a way now"

Over the years, she has meticulously cultivated her connections and established a network of relationships, transforming from a woman who was naive to the intrigues of others into a decisive representative of female entrepreneurs, all for the sake of today

Knowing that she was being tested, the woman held a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. "From the very beginning of the project, I have advised both openly and subtly that the Wei family does not possess the qualifications to meet the first-level standards. If someone with ulterior motives were to exploit this, it would likely end poorly. It is you who have acted unilaterally, eager to achieve a splendid victory, silencing the board of directors, and hastily jumping into the trap."

After a long time, I asked him what exactly he liked about Sheng Shan. He said that at first, he was just interested, thinking that the girl had a fun personality. Later, while the two of them were in a café, they happened to see a joke. A couple was arguing over a question-and-answer problem. The boy asked, if you could only choose one, would you prefer to be in my heart or in my car? In short, it was a choice between poverty and wealth. The girl jokingly chose the car, and the boy got angry. The boy asked again, if you could only choose one, would you prefer to be in my heart or in my car? In short, it was a choice between poverty and wealth. The girl jokingly chose the car, and the boy got angry.

Before I could fully appreciate the sudden contact between mother and daughter, my eyes caught sight of a girl in a white dress with long hair like a waterfall, quietly having breakfast in the morning light.

Wei Guangyin took a sip of the honey water in his hand, "Aunt Pingyue, with your intelligence, have you never considered why outsiders are always able to intervene at the most critical moments, from the initial GO project to the current environmental engineering?" As he spoke, he subtly moved a little closer to her.

The party was extremely pleased, tidied up her attire, and graciously extended her hand to befriend me. However, upon truly setting her eyes on me, she was momentarily taken aback, just as I was when I first saw her, and then slowly uttered her name: "Gu ... ... Duo"

In the remaining dim light, Qi Yueying squinted her eyes, gazing at the young man not far away who remained calm and composed. "Do you want to handle this discreetly?" This is indeed a great opportunity to deal a heavy blow to Shen Zhou, with the eldest son of the Ye family embroiled in a commercial espionage case, what a perfect chance to strike.

Just like the slap he gave me, it was decisive and straightforward. Or perhaps like when Suiwan went to study in the United States; although we did not see each other for a long time, there was always a place for each other in our hearts. Until she personally tore apart the matching clothes that belonged to both of us, I knew that even if we were to see each other day and night in the future, that invisible string had already been severed and could no longer resonate.

It is indeed quite wonderful to think about it

It is you who repeatedly calls out for green plums, yet you have never spoken to me about the important matters.

My words, Gu Duo has not experienced, only partially understands. She ambiguously slept on my shoulder, saying she wanted to be friends with me, and that she would definitely come to Bincheng to find me when the opportunity arises. Although we met by chance, being able to find a long-lost warmth in a strange city truly moved me

Have you seen Suiwan?

Suddenly, the blood in the entire body began to flow backward

"Hey, hurry up and get lost, this place belongs to us"

Hearing her speak to other males, Zhou Yin's expression showed a hint of impatience