After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

Lu Sijian thought for a moment and decided that since she had run into Lian Buman, she should thank her properly.

Turning her head, she only saw Xia Youyou and was taken aback. "Why is it just you?"

Xia Youyou: "Manman went to the restroom, but it's strange. She was just very happy, but I don't know why she suddenly became depressed."

Lu Lingbo was a little worried; he hoped the two ladies wouldn't start fighting if they met in the restroom. "I'll go check on them," he said.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Xia Youyou quickly pulled Lu Sijian to hide behind the greenery.

"This gift is for you. Congratulations on your engagement."

Lu Sijian opened it and glanced at it, knowing that she had spent a lot of money again. "I can't accept this, it's too expensive."

Xia Youyou's eyes brightened. "It's nothing expensive. You've seen all sorts of nice things, and I still think it's not good enough for you. But wait until I make a lot of money, and I'll give you something even better when we get married!"

"Young Miss, this pastry is delicious! Come and have a piece!"

Wang Ma knew the two girls were close, but she couldn't let too many people know, so she slipped in and fed the two girls some snacks.

Lu Sijian narrowed her eyes and affirmed, "Mmm, delicious!"

Xia Youyou nodded with a smile, "It really is delicious."

She couldn't help but sigh, who would have thought that Miss Lu, who was so dignified and elegant, could have such a cute side?

“I used to think you were very aloof, the goddess that all the classmates recognized. You were just too perfect, too divine, and seemed unreal.”

After finishing her snack, Lu Sijian clapped her hands. "Now?"

"Now I realize how gentle you are. You have a divine quality, but even more so, you have humanity," Xia Youyou said earnestly. "Thank you, Sijian."

That day, Lu Sijian asked her for afternoon tea, saying she wanted to learn how to do business, but in reality, she gave her a lot of valuable advice.

Xia Youyou followed her method to run the business, and sure enough, business improved a lot, and she even landed a big order!

Of course she knew that those young masters had slandered Lu Sijian a lot, saying that even if she woke up, she would have been out of touch with society in three years and was not good enough for Lou Xiao.

Some people say that Lu Sijian clung to Lou Xiao even more because she knew she had nothing.

Some people even questioned the authenticity and motives behind Lu Sijian's act of bravery three years ago.

The Lu family hired reporters to conduct a publicity stunt, just so they could have a good reputation and secure a place in the Lou family for the rest of their lives.

She now thought it was bullshit; if Lu Sijian really wanted to do business, he could definitely do it better than her.

"Sijian, you're so smart and insightful, and so beautiful, of course you deserve the best!"

With a "snap".

Lu Sijian looked up and saw Mu Liangyue looking flustered.

She quickly righted the sign she had knocked over, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Lu, I've disturbed you."

"May I speak with you alone for a moment? It will be quick, just a few words, and I'll leave as soon as I'm done."

Xia Youyou's smile faded slightly: "Is there anything I can't say now?"

Mu Liangyue seemed startled and took two steps back, but did not leave.

Xia Youyou found it annoying to see her like this. Every time she saw them, she looked scared and uneasy, as if she had bullied her.

"Sijian, don't go." Xia Youyou immediately turned to Lu Sijian and said, "What if she accidentally falls or bumps into you?"

To put it bluntly, she suspected that Mu Liangyue's visit was not for anything good.

Among those young masters, Lu Sijian was criticized and belittled, and Lian Buman was also quite critical, but they all unanimously praised Mu Liangyue, thinking that she was beautiful and kind-hearted.

Xia Youyou wasn't jealous; she just found it amazing that she couldn't get so many men to praise her, so how could Mu Liangyue do it?

At first, she tried to find out if there was anything she could learn from or refer to, but later she found out there wasn't; the other person was truly a saint.

That's even more terrifying. How can someone be so selfless and kind to others without expecting anything in return? And her saintly influence rarely extends to young women.

It's uncertain whether the other party has made a subjective selection. Xia Youyou only knows that the girls who get close to Mu Liangyue are all made to appear vicious and selfish by contrast with Mu Liangyue's innocence and kindness.

Mu Liangyue didn't mean to seduce anyone, but she couldn't help it because all the men liked her and compared her to the girls around them.

Over time, Mu Liangyue rarely developed good relationships with any girls.

Lu Sijian was an exception because she took a knife for her and saved her life.

Even so, those young masters still brought up the matter of Mu Liangyue digging bamboo shoots, saying that Lu Sijian bullied Mu Liangyue because of a little favor.

Xia Youyou was so angry she almost laughed. Climbing Beigaofeng in the rain to dig bamboo shoots, rolling down the hillside, and then having a high fever and fainting—is this something a normal person would do?

What do you mean by digging bamboo shoots? You're probably just digging out your own brain.

Mu Liangyue naturally understood Xia Youyou's sarcasm, and her face flushed red.

Lu Sijian glanced around and saw a man next to her stop, looking at Mu Liangyue with a worried expression.

She raised her hand to wipe the crumbs of pastry from Xia Youyou's mouth. "Lian Buman seems a bit off. Why don't you go check on her?"

Then he turned to look at Mu Liangyue and said, "It's alright, I'll go with you."

Before leaving, Mu Liangyue glanced at Xia Youyou with a complicated expression.

She had a tough time at school, and she didn't know why Lian Buman and his group insisted on making things difficult for her.

That group of people caused her a lot of trouble; they were domineering and aggressive, and Xia Youyou was one of their main members.

Recently, Lian Buman has started to cause trouble for her again, and Xia Youyou has been making sarcastic remarks.

Despite their close relationship, Lu Sijian and Xia Youyou have never spoken up for her.

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The two stood by the garden's ornamental pond.

Mu Liangyue: "Miss Lu, congratulations! Happy engagement party!"

She opened the bag and saw the amulets and scriptures inside. She quickly covered them up and found a jewelry box.

"This is a congratulatory gift for you. I wish you a long and happy marriage."

Lu Sijian looked at the jewelry box handed to her but didn't take it. "I appreciate your kindness, but the gift is too expensive."

The jewelry from this brand is very expensive; Mu Liangyue can't afford it.

Mu Liangyue said stubbornly, "I know the Lu family is rich and you don't lack these things, but this is my token of my appreciation, so please accept it!"

Lu Sijian: "That's not the issue. Liangyue, you don't need to give me gifts that are beyond your means."

She simply said it outright.

Mu Liangyue is very open and honest with others. Last time, she even considered paying out of her own pocket to plead for Zhang Xi, even if it meant incurring hundreds of thousands in debt... but it really wasn't necessary.

Mu Liangyue was taken aback by her directness and paused for a moment before saying, "It's not beyond my means. I've been making a lot of money lately."

She shoved the gift into Lu Sijian's hands, saying, "Please accept it!"

The moment she looked up, the fragility in her eyes seemed as if it could shatter at the slightest touch.

Lu Sijian could only passively accept: "...Thank you."

Mu Liangyue breathed a sigh of relief; she had finally accepted it.

She took a few steps back and said with a smile, "Miss Lu, you're sure to receive one piece of good news after another today—a triple celebration!"

After saying that, she turned and left, bumping into someone in her haste.