After the divorce, my ex-husband's cousin tricked me into getting a marriage certificate.

Qi Muci was very grateful for Qiao Ran's honesty.

"Thank you for being so considerate. My brother was indeed inconsiderate. Shall I go and have a chat with him later? Give him a warning and tell him to stay away from Xu Weiyan."

Qiao Ran thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I think it would lose its meaning if others were to talk about this kind of thing."

Although Qi Mu'an is Qi Muci's older brother, if Qi Mu'an and Zhao Mengmeng quarrel, Qiao Ran will choose to side with her sister.

Especially in matters like this, Qi Mu'an's indecisiveness is harmful to Zhao Mengmeng.

Qiao Ran couldn't agree with Qi Mu'an's actions, but she also knew that she shouldn't interfere in other people's relationships.

So at this moment, all she could do was comfort Zhao Mengmeng and put her mind at ease.

"That makes sense," Qi Muci thought Qiao Ran's words were reasonable.

Qiao Ran continued, "I'll talk to Mengmeng first and try to comfort her. Today is the first day of the new year, and I don't want her to be upset or upset because of Xu Weiyan on such a day."

Zhao Mengmeng also took a bath in the bathroom. When she came out of the bathroom, Qi Mu'an was still looking at the computer.

Seeing her come out, he relayed, "Ranran just came looking for you. I told her you were taking a shower, and she said she's waiting for you in the study on the second floor. She told you to come up and find her after you finish showering."

"Oh," Zhao Mengmeng replied listlessly, picked up her phone, wrapped herself in a fleece coat, and went to find Qiao Ran.

Qiao Ran asked Lin Sao to brew a large pot of fruit tea and also brought some cookies.

She sat cross-legged on the blanket in front of the fireplace, flipping through a fashion magazine.

Zhao Mengmeng pushed open the half-closed door and came in, saying as she walked, "Wow, you really know how to enjoy yourself."

Qiao Ran turned around and smiled at her, "Good sisters share happiness, so I haven't forgotten you. Isn't this why I invited you to enjoy it with me?"

Zhao Mengmeng sat down next to her, poured herself a cup of fruit tea, and drank it all in one gulp. "The roast lamb we had tonight was so delicious. I ate so much, and now I'm really thirsty."

Qiao Ran: "I ate a lot too, so I specially asked Aunt Lin to make me some fruit tea to cleanse my palate."

Zhao Mengmeng: Oh, I thought you had something to say to me.

Qiao Ran looked at Zhao Mengmeng, paused for a moment, then took her hand. "And you, is there anything you want to tell me?"

Zhao Mengmeng pulled her hand back, "What are you doing? You're behaving strangely."

Qiao Ran: "Your acting has improved again. You were just putting on an act during dinner tonight, weren't you? I caught you."

Zhao Mengmeng was taken aback. "How did you find out? Did anyone else find out too?"

Qiao Ran: "The reason others didn't notice is because they don't understand you. I noticed it because I understand you. You've been putting on a brave face and deliberately acting like you're heartless."

"Actually, you're feeling really bad. You're very concerned about Xu Weiyan's illness, right?"

Upon hearing Qiao Ran's words, Zhao Mengmeng's nose suddenly stung with tears.

She quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Am I being too petty? She doesn't have much time left, but I really can't sympathize with her. She did such a terrible thing to Mu An."

Qiao Ran gently patted Zhao Mengmeng's shoulder, "Don't manipulate yourself. Your reaction is normal. Don't be a saint in this kind of thing."

"I think Xu Weiyan said it on purpose, hoping to gain her brother's sympathy. It shows that she is hoping to get her brother's attention."

Zhao Mengmeng: "Right, I also think that woman's intentions are impure. If I had this disease, I would never tell Mu An. I would probably choose to leave quietly by myself."

Qiao Ran stared at Zhao Mengmeng, "That's because you love your brother, so you can't bear to see him sad. But Xu Weiyan doesn't love your brother. If that painter hadn't broken up with her, she would never have told him these things."

Zhao Mengmeng sighed helplessly, "We outsiders can see things clearly, but Mu An... I really don't know what to do."

"I don't want Mu An to contact her, but I'm afraid Mu An will say I have no compassion. Ranran, what should I do?"

Qiao Ran gently patted Zhao Mengmeng's shoulder, "Don't rush, stay calm, observe the situation and see what your brother will do next. It's also a good time to test your relationship."

"If he's wavering and still thinking about his ex-wife, then he's not worth entrusting your life to, Mengmeng. No matter how much you love your brother, remember one thing: you must love yourself first."

"Never force yourself to compromise just because you love him."

Zhao Mengmeng stared at Qiao Ran for a few seconds, and in that instant, she seemed to suddenly understand. "I understand, Ranran. Thank you. I won't compromise, and I can't accept a relationship between three people."

Qiao Ran breathed a sigh of relief. "This is the Mengmeng I know. Remember, Dingding and I will support you."

Zhao Mengmeng reached out and hugged Qiao Ran. "Thank you, Ranran, my good sister. Tomorrow I want to move back to my apartment first. I need to calm down for a while and not go on business trips with him anymore. I need to take on gigs and earn money."

"Could you ask Brother Qi to help me send Mu An away for a while so I can pack my things and move out? I'm afraid he won't let me leave."

“Okay, I’ll talk to my husband and ask him to help you.” Qiao Ran thought the strategy of retreating to advance was good and very suitable for Zhao Mengmeng to use at this time. “You should make your older brother feel a little threatened.”

Zhao Mengmeng pouted, "That's right, I just went along with him too much, making him think I wouldn't marry anyone but him, that's why he dared to treat me like this."

Qiao Ran returned to her bedroom and told Qi Muci about Zhao Mengmeng's plan to move out, asking him to help send her older brother away for a while the next day. Qi Muci agreed without asking why.

However, Qiao Ran still told him the truth, "Mengmeng said that she has been too compliant with her older brother lately and has lost herself, so from now on, she wants to be herself again."

Qi Muci raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "She did the right thing."

Downstairs, when Zhao Mengmeng returned to her bedroom, she saw Qi Mu'an still holding his computer, and she couldn't help but frown.

But soon, her brows relaxed.

"I want to sleep. If you need to continue working, please go to the study on the second floor," she said as she pulled back the covers and lay down.

Qi Mu'an was stunned, his brows furrowing slightly.

Zhao Mengmeng had never spoken to him in such a harsh tone before.

Seeing that Zhao Mengmeng had closed her eyes, he had no choice but to turn off the computer and get up to turn off the bedroom light.

Then I went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Hearing the bathroom door close, Zhao Mengmeng opened her eyes, glanced at it, and then closed them again.

When Qi Mu'an came out of the shower, he saw Zhao Mengmeng with her eyes closed and thought she had fallen asleep.

He pulled back the covers and crawled into bed, hugging Zhao Mengmeng from behind.

Zhao Mengmeng didn't move and continued to pretend to be asleep.

Because she knew that if she pushed Qi Mu'an away at this moment, he would definitely accuse her of throwing a tantrum.

Although Zhao Mengmeng didn't sleep well that night, she gritted her teeth and endured it because she thought about whether the two of them could continue their relationship.

The next morning, after breakfast, Qi Muci invited Qi Muan to play tennis.

Qi Mu'an didn't think much of it. Staying at home was boring, and their company didn't start work until the 4th, so he resigned with Qi Mu.

As soon as the two left, Zhao Mengmeng went back inside to pack her things.

Qiao Ran called Fu Chao and asked him to come and help take Zhao Mengmeng back to her apartment.

Zhao Mengmeng didn't have much stuff, and she finished packing in less than half an hour. Fu Chao also arrived.

Qiao Ran saw her off to the car, hugging her tightly, reluctant to part, "How long must I wait before I can look forward to your return?"

Zhao Mengmeng blinked, "When Mu An and I get our marriage certificate, I can't come back until he does. If you miss me, ask Fu Chao to take you to my place."

Qiao Ran replied with a tearful face, "Okay, you have to take good care of yourself. No one will cook for you anymore."