Chapter 2

As she felt somewhat embarrassed, a woman in a wine-red, open-collared dress walked in from the doorway, the sound of her high heels "clacking" resonating loudly in the spacious hall

Zhao Suyan called out enthusiastically, "The only one."

"Red bean, am I getting old?"

Zhao Suyan looked up and down at Zeng Weiyi, seemingly surprised that Zeng Weiyi could still shine as brightly as before. With a smile at the corner of her mouth, she said: "Weiyi, we have all been worn down by the years, how come you haven't changed at all? It's really unfair"

As soon as he finished speaking, the door was opened, and Xu Yuanbao, with his unchanged beer belly, smiled at Zeng Weiyi and said, "Miss, I will escort you there"

Zeng Weiyi secretly shrugged, time can truly change a person

Thus, it was rather comforting for the only one.

The originally quiet room was even more silent. In this room illuminated by cold-toned lighting, two men sat on a row of sofas. One was Zhao Suyan's husband, Li Dagongzi, Li Xiaoshan, and the other was Ji Qixuan, whom she had not particularly wanted to see.

Zeng Wei Yi turned around to look at Hong Dou, gazing at her with a sense of confusion

Zeng Wei lowered his head, casually picked up the wine glass on the coffee table, and took a couple of sips. He glanced at Ji Qixuan sitting beside him, who had a blank expression and did not pay much attention to the newcomer. In the past, whenever Zeng Wei looked at Lin Musen with a slightly infatuated expression, Ji Qixuan would become extremely jealous and express his dissatisfaction and protest against her behavior. Now, his indifference must truly indicate that he no longer cares.

What does it matter? You and Qi Xuan have long since annulled your engagement, both of you are free. Look at Qi Xuan, he has already hooked up with a famous model from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Zhao Su Yan smiled and lowered her head, not as if she were gossiping, but rather as if she were reminding Zeng Wei Yi that she no longer had a chance.

Whether this gathering brings fortune or misfortune remains unknown. However, she knows one thing for certain: if Ji Qixuan were to learn that Zeng Wei had given birth to a son for him, he would not remain indifferent or let it go easily

Zeng Weiyi looked beautiful today. She has a pair of long, beautiful legs that all women envy, and wearing a fitted dress accentuates her figure even more. Her skin is porcelain-like in its fairness, and when she wears black, combined with her own elegance, it exudes a sense of nobility

Due to the dim lighting, Zeng Weiyi could not see his expression at that moment; she only saw him casually pick up the red wine from the coffee table and take a sip. Li Xiaoshan was clearly taken aback; he slightly parted his lips and stared at Zeng Weiyi, exclaiming, "Heavens, Yi Yi!"

"Hmm, I will consider it," Zeng Wei Yi smiled at the rearview mirror. Xu Yuan Bao saw Zeng Wei Yi smile through the rearview mirror. Although it was very different from the smile six years ago, it undoubtedly showed that Zeng Wei Yi was a charming woman

Wait a moment, my father will take you there

Zeng Weiyi stared at Lin Musen without blinking for a brief moment, her eyes reflecting the love she once felt years ago. She thought she had long forgotten this excitement, but upon seeing him, she could not help herself. Lin Musen seemed to have noticed Zeng Weiyi as well; he appeared somewhat surprised, standing there in a daze for a few seconds, and then seemingly avoiding her, chose to sit down on the farthest sofa from her.

Zhao Suyan then turned her gaze towards Zeng Weiyi, who merely smiled without speaking. Zeng Weiyi used to be a domineering woman; she demanded that those around her act according to her wishes. Ji Qixuan was allergic to the pollen of butterfly orchids and always carried tissues with him just in case. Zeng Weiyi found it unseemly for a grown man to carry tissues, so she bought a square handkerchief and insisted that Ji Qixuan carry it instead. She always believed that Ji Qixuan possessed a noble demeanor, and only a handkerchief with blue stripes was worthy of his elegance. Zeng Weiyi found it unseemly for a grown man to carry tissues, so she bought a square handkerchief and insisted that Ji Qixuan carry it instead. She always believed that Ji Qixuan possessed a noble demeanor, and only a handkerchief with blue stripes was worthy of his elegance

Zeng Weiyi then withdrew her gaze, walked up to her son, and gently pinched his little face, saying, "Mommy will definitely send you to Yulin Kindergarten"

Zhao Suyan's words are indeed quite sophisticated. Although Zhao Suyan is not as remarkable as Zeng Weiyi, she is only thirty years old and still at the peak of her beauty as a woman. No matter how much she is mistreated, it won't have a significant impact. Her words merely reflect her discontent with Zeng Weiyi, who remains as stunning as ever. Zeng Weiyi's personality has changed considerably; she no longer responds with the same cold sarcasm as before. Instead, she smiled and said, "You haven't changed much either; you are still just as beautiful."

Xu Yuanbao could not help but ask, "Miss, what are your plans regarding work?"

Zeng Weiyi was momentarily taken aback, then suddenly smiled and said, "This is truly a sensitive topic"

Zeng Weiyi felt a warmth in her heart and nodded with a smile. She was aware of the treachery of human nature; most people would shift their stance according to the wind, much like the Xu family. Perhaps they were her only safe haven in Hong Kong. As Zeng Weiyi departed, Hong Dou couldn't help but sigh in worry.

"Have you gotten married yet?" Zhao Suyan suddenly asked.

The door was opened by Zhao Suyan, and she pushed Zeng Wei inside with a flourish, joyfully calling out, "Look, who has arrived?"

She does not favor heavy makeup; for this gathering, she merely applied a light touch of powder. As the saying goes, a person's appearance relies 30% on their looks and 70% on their grooming, yet she is a unique exception. She possesses the most perfect features, which, when combined, resemble a flawless masterpiece meticulously sculpted by God, with makeup serving merely as a slight enhancement.

He remains unchanged, with a sunny and bright smile, dimples at the corners of his mouth, and a preference for wearing clothes as pure and white as snow

"Mom, you've been looking in the mirror for almost half an hour." Zeng Qian raised his wristwatch, kindly reminding the dazed Zeng Wei Yi

If the formerly prideful Zeng Weiyi were still the same, she would have directly and angrily sought a hole to burrow into. However, people are constantly changing, especially amidst the transitions of life. Zeng Weiyi even thoughtfully reminded Xu Yuanbao, "Uncle Xu, be careful on the road, and don't come home too late today"

Just now, he had stopped the only security guard, but at this moment, he smiled at her and watched her enter. She felt quite uncomfortable inside

The goblet that Ji Qixuan was toying with clearly came to a standstill. He paused for a moment, raised his head to look at her, and smiled, "Thank you"

Zeng Wei once said: "I have considered many possibilities, but all of them have been passed over. I truly regret not studying hard in the past; now I no longer have to worry about not being able to find a job."

Zeng Wei did not take it seriously; instead, he congratulated Ji Qixuan beside him saying, "Congratulations"

Indeed, over the years, Hong Kong has developed rapidly, especially among the capitalists. Those with wealth have become even wealthier, while those without can still make ends meet. Xu Yuanbao caught a fleeting glimpse of the dimness in Zeng Weiyi's eyes through the rearview mirror and immediately fell silent. Xu Yuanbao knew how Zeng Weiyi had lived these past few years. Zeng Weiyi was originally a young lady from a wealthy family, and she would not engage in the kind of "studying hard to achieve academic success" to enhance her own qualities. Her background was a form of capital, so she did not spend time studying diligently, and her late father did not impose such expectations on her, resulting in Zeng Weiyi not having a high level of education. Zeng Weiyi was originally a young lady from a wealthy family, and she would not engage in the kind of "studying hard to achieve academic success" to enhance her own qualities. Her background was a form of capital, so she did not spend time studying diligently, and her late father did not impose such expectations on her, resulting in Zeng Weiyi not having a high level of education

You are only six years old in your virtual age, your age is not yet reached. Zeng Weiyi patted his cheek with her hand, stood at attention, adjusted her clothing, and picked up her bag, preparing to go out. Hong Dou timely called out to her, "Sister Weiyi."

The man before me, due to the passage of time, seems to have a more intense demeanor, surrounded by a thick mist that makes him even more inscrutable. Throughout, he has maintained a blank expression, making him less predictable than before

The cars parked outside the Caesar Hotel are all international luxury brands, while the only taxi that once belonged to Zeng Wei stands in front, which appears quite comical. When a woman of such elegance as Zeng Wei steps out of the taxi, it feels even more humorous

Come here, Lin Musen

At 26 years old, the passage of time has left no traces on Zeng Weiyi's face; it is merely her state of mind that has aged considerably. Hong Dou sat on the stool, plucking the green veins of the beans. She casually lifted her head and said lightly, "Then am I not like an old person with yellowing pearls? Those wealthy young men from before still blush and have their hearts racing when they see you, just as they did in the past, writing you love letters."

Once, she liked her straight hair, as it made her appear pure. Now, with her slightly curled hair and mature attire, she instead exudes charm. She gazes at herself in the mirror, tucking the hair from her forehead behind her ears, carefully examining her reflection.

Zeng Wei only smiled at her. From the moment Zhao Suyan approached, Zeng Wei could smell a floral fragrance. Zeng Wei felt that something was amiss, yet could not pinpoint what it was; she just found the scent somewhat strange. She smiled slightly at Zhao Suyan and said, "Long time no see"

Zeng Weiyi fell silent. She casually smiled a few times, her lips pressed tightly together, her breathing slightly hurried, and Hongdou could even hear her breath. Hongdou knew that she was nervous again, but she did not know whether it was because of Ji Qixuan or Lin Musen.

Zhao Suyan immediately apologized, saying: "Oh dear, Qi Xuan, I forgot that you are allergic to butterfly orchid pollen, I am sorry." She quickly pressed the cloak draped over her onto the sofa, and occasionally glanced at the handkerchief in his hand, expressing surprise, "Oh? Isn't this handkerchief the only one I gave you? You still have it?"

At that moment, someone knocked on the door. A man wearing a white T-shirt walked in and said with a smile, "I apologize for being five minutes late; the traffic was too severe"

"In fact, I don't need it; I want to attend elementary school." Zeng Qian turned his head away, preventing his face from continuing to suffer.

Zhao Suyan let out a cold laugh. Suddenly thinking of something, she immediately changed her expression, "Let's go, those spoiled young masters must be getting impatient." With that, she pulled Zeng Weiyi inside.

6:30 PM. The city that never sleeps, Hong Kong, is brightly lit, with neon lights and colorful reflections. Since she first arrived in Hong Kong, she has rarely gone out. At this moment, she is sitting in the back of the car, tilting her neck to look out the window, and can't help but smile, "My father has always worried that Hong Kong would be finished after the handover, but it seems that it has instead reached new heights."

Xu Yuanbao responded with a smile, making an "OK" gesture with his fingers. Zeng Weiyi then entered Sheng Caesar, carrying what he considered to be a brand-name bag. Zeng Weiyi was unaware that Sheng Caesar had transformed from a public restaurant into a private club exclusively for members. Before entering, Zeng Weiyi was stopped outside and asked to present a pass, which left his face flushed and momentarily at a loss.

In today's unpredictable reality, lacking the inherent advantages of a privileged background and not possessing a high level of education, living abroad is undoubtedly challenging. Fortunately, with outstanding looks, I secured a position in the public relations department of a listed company, earning a considerable income. However, having been accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, I always ended up "spending all my salary" each month, which led to a dire situation after a fire. Consequently, I sold my dilapidated house and returned to Hong Kong

Ji Qixuan explained in a leisurely manner, "This is something I bought myself; that piece was thrown away long ago"

Xu Yuanbao suggested, "There are many companies in Hong Kong, and it may be worth considering a model similar to that of Vancouver"

Zhao Suyan immediately pushed Zeng Weiyi to sit beside them. Zeng Weiyi was somewhat reluctant to be pushed by Zhao Suyan to the seat next to Ji Qixuan. She had barely sat down for two or three seconds when Ji Qixuan began to sneeze one after another. Unable to bear it any longer, he took out a blue checkered handkerchief from his pocket and started to wipe his nose. Zeng Weiyi gazed slightly absentmindedly at the blue checkered handkerchief.