A beautiful summer night

Xie Tan would stay at Xie Qiyan's place for two days every weekend.

Tonight is Friday. As usual, Xie Tan finished her dance class and was driven directly to Lanting Villa.

However, Xie Qiyan completely forgot that it was Friday and that Xie Tan would be coming over tonight.

He was completely immersed in his passionate relationship with Xia Wanzhi.

"Brother and sister-in-law, don't worry, I, Xie Tantan, will never tell anyone about what happened today!"

After that night, Xie Tan finally fulfilled his dream and started calling Xia Wanzhi "sister-in-law".

"Sister-in-law, brother is spacing out. He must be thinking about you."

"Sister-in-law, when are you and my brother getting married?"

"Sister-in-law, Grandpa said he's prepared the betrothal gifts. Can you marry into our family next month?"

Xia Wanzhi: "..."

This weekend was a bit tough.

Finally, Monday arrived and the little darling was sent away. In the evening, Xia Wanzhi had some free time to help out at Yunli's flower shop.

As the autumn wind picked up and darkness fell quickly, Xia Wanzhi, her face flushed after confirming her relationship, was immediately teased upon arriving at Yunli Store—

"I heard from Xie Tan that you and Xie Qiyan came out of the house last Friday looking disheveled?"

Xia Wanzhi's eyes widened: "..."

What a wonderful Xie Tantan!

Taking a deep breath, Xia Wanzhi was both amused and exasperated: "Children say the darndest things, you actually believe what a child says."

“Only children’s words are believable.” Yunli laughed and bumped her shoulder, excitedly telling her her secrets, “Tell me honestly, did you really do it? Mr. Xie, what kind of god-like speed is this? Are your parents coming back tomorrow to discuss your marriage with the Xie family?”

"I didn't do it, I didn't do it!" Xia Wanzhi said shyly, covering Yun Li's mouth and stamping her foot. "Oh, my dear sister, please stop teasing me!"

"Ah, okay, you're shy." Yunli hooked her chin, amused.

Xia Wanzhi felt genuinely ashamed.

Where is this?

Jinzhi Flower Shop has always been a good business. Xia Wanzhi's flower-wrapping skills are not good, so she stays inside to help prune the flower branches when she comes here. Occasionally, when she looks up, she sees men who come to buy flowers looking at Yunli with admiration.

"Madam, would it be convenient for me to add you on WeChat?"

Xia Wanzhi counted in her mind that from 6 pm to now, a full two hours, five single men had subtly asked Yunli for her contact information.

Yunli pushed the WeChat QR code that had been set up as a sign over as usual.

The white-collar man smiled slightly and pushed the phone back: "I meant the boss's wife's private WeChat account."

Oh wow.

Xia Wanzhi craned her neck to watch the excitement outside.

Having experienced more, Yunli was at ease and said slowly, "I'm sorry, sir, I have a boyfriend."

The white-collar man's lips twitched, and he replied with what seemed like regret, "Okay, your boyfriend must be very outstanding."

Yunli didn't reply, watching the customer leave, the light in her eyes gradually dimming.

Is Liang Jing outstanding?

The answer is undeniable.

He graduated with a master's degree at the age of 25, prepared for the civil service exam at the age of 26, and passed the civil service exam at the age of 27, joining the audit bureau.

Liang Jing is a strong-willed person who is serious and responsible in his work. He always puts work first and gives people a steady and gentle feeling.

On this point, Yunli could not find fault with him.

However, there was absolutely no chemistry between her and Liang Jing.

Liang Jing said he liked her, but it was only because he was attracted to her gentleness and virtuousness.

I still remember the first time we met on a blind date. Liang Jing, who was sitting across from me, praised her in a very gentle tone: "Miss Yun gives me the feeling that she is very family-oriented."

What Liang Jing needs is a virtuous and capable wife, a wife who is family-oriented, kind, and can stay at home with his parents.

But Yunli is not only gentle and family-oriented.

But Liang Jing didn't care; all he valued was Yun Li's virtuousness.

He didn't care whether Yunli liked him or not.

Because he knew that Yunli's mother liked him, liked his identity, and liked his family background.

He knew that Yunli would listen to Yunmu.

And it is.

The moment Yunmu threatened to kill herself on the rooftop so that Yunli could be with Liang Jing, Liang Jing knew that Yunli couldn't escape.

That's why he never formally pursued Yunli; their relationship was merely his and Yunli's mother's idea.

In this relationship, Yunli had no thoughts, only compromises.

Xia Wanzhi, noticing Yunli's dejected expression, picked up a sunflower bigger than her face and poked her shoulder across the table: "Boss lady, can we add each other on WeChat?"

Knowing that Xia Wanzhi had come to coax her, Yun Li glanced at her and teased, "Okay, give me 500."

"I have the money. I'm willing to spend five million to win a smile from this beauty," Xia Wanzhi said with a sly smile.

Yunli took the sunflower that she had poked at her, and chuckled helplessly, "Ah, the little princess of the Becker family is so arrogant."

"What's wrong with that? Dying under a beautiful woman is still romantic, even as a ghost. If you dump Liang Jing, there are plenty of people willing to give you five million." Xia Wanzhi couldn't bear to watch and wanted to help, but she was powerless to do so. She looked at Yun Li with a dejected expression, her eyes full of heartache.

Yunli walked around and tapped her on the head: "What are you saying? Get yourself together. I'm in a bad mood. Come with me to sing karaoke."

Xia Wanzhi smiled and said, "Okay, boss lady."

Yunli lowered her head to tidy up the flower branches, feeling as if something had clenched her heart tightly.

There are plenty of people willing to spend money on her, but Liang Jing never seems to have ever spent any money on her.

The moment Yunli compromised and got together with him, she tried to convince herself to accept him as a person, but more than half a year later, she still couldn't deceive herself.

She didn't like Liang Jing.

The more time you spend with someone, the more you want to escape and get away.

Especially when Jiang Baichuan suddenly appeared by his side.

Even though she remained calm and resisted the flirting and pursuit, she couldn't control the ripples that were unintentionally stirred in her heart.

-

In the KTV room, Xia Wanzhi sat on the sofa drinking juice, resting her chin on her hand as she watched Yunli, who was sitting on a high stool on the stage, singing passionately.

Whenever she's in a bad mood, karaoke becomes her and Yunli's go-to spot.

"The next song, 'Gardenia,' is for my beloved Princess Maruko," Yun Li said, holding the microphone and tilting her head to look at Xia Wanzhi, whose eyes seemed to be glistening with tears.

Xia Wanzhi blinked, then leaned back lazily on the sofa, quietly listening to the melody and lyrics of the song.

This song was written and composed by Yunli herself last year and was a birthday gift she gave to Yunli on her birthday.

A gift made exclusively for Xia Wanzhi.

The singing was melodious, Yun Li's voice was clean and gentle, and Xia Wanzhi raised her hand to wipe her slightly damp eyelashes, and hummed along softly.

Apart from her, no one knew Yunli's identity as an original singer.

With the emotions and atmosphere perfectly set, Yunli started drinking heavily after finishing her song.

Almost every time, Xia Wanzhi would sit down beside her with a large bottle of juice and clink glasses with her.

Yunli can get drunk, but she cannot.

Two phones on the sofa, placed side by side, lit up one after the other. Xia Wanzhi glanced at them briefly and noticed a WeChat message from Liang Jing popping up on Yun Li's phone—

Liang Jing: [Go see my mom at the hospital tomorrow. She misses you. She told me yesterday that the soup you made was delicious.]

The moment Xia Wanzhi finished reading the message, she felt as if she had breast cancer, and her whole body felt uncomfortable.

Son of a bitch.

Her phone was still vibrating incessantly; it was Xie Qiyan, who had fallen head over heels in love and become clingy, asking for her address so he could pick her up and take her home.

With a tightness in her chest, Xia Wanzhi leaned a head against her shoulder. Yun Li, while drinking, raised her hand and gesticulated, "Waaah, I've had enough—"

While holding Yunli to prevent her from falling, Xia Wanzhi used her free hand to reply to Xie Qiyan's message: [Yunli and I are both at Nightclub KTV.]

At that moment, Xie Qiyan, who had just finished discussing official business with Jiang Baichuan at the Jiang family, turned off the screen after reading the message and glanced thoughtfully at Jiang Baichuan.

Jiang Baichuan looked up: "What kind of look is that?"

"I'm doing you a favor." Xie Qiyan flipped his phone face down on the table.

Jiang Baichuan replied without hesitation, "No need."

Xie Qiyan said casually, "I'm going to pick up my Wanzi and Yunli."

Jiang Baichuan immediately stood up: "Let's not delay, let's go, President Xie."

Xie Qiyan raised an eyebrow slightly: "..."