Sparks seemed to fly between the two, and their bickering intensified, making the situation increasingly unfavorable for Yu Yuetong. Even Old Master Qin, standing to the side, showed some displeasure.

"Enough!" Old Master Qin suddenly interrupted in a deep voice. The two women turned their gazes to him at the same time. At that moment, everyone could feel the oppressive atmosphere in the air.

"You should understand that now is not the time to argue." He glanced coldly at Yu Yuetong and Ji Momo, then looked at Yu Yuetong, his voice slightly low, "I want your marriage to appear flawless to outsiders. Whatever happened between you, I hope you can achieve a satisfactory outcome in this game."

Yu Yuetong looked confused. Even Old Master Qin had dragged her and Ji Momo into this, making the situation seem increasingly complicated. She took a deep breath, her mind racing with thoughts.

"Grandpa, I will do my best to handle all of this," Yu Yuetong said through gritted teeth in a deep voice.

"I don't expect anything from you." The old man gave her a cold glance, then turned away, leaving her alone to ponder and face Ji Momo's provocative gaze.

Ji Momo seemed to have sensed an opportunity. She took the chance to get closer to Yu Yuetong, gently hooking her sleeve with a bent finger. Her playful yet malicious gaze locked onto Yu Yuetong. "What? Are you planning to put on a show of self-rescue?"

Yu Yuetong was slightly shaken, a mix of grievance and anger welling up inside her. However, in that instant, her inner fury was ignited for the first time. She suppressed her despair, and though her tone was calm, her words resonated deeply: "Ji Momo, don't think I'll let you bully me like I used to. I will never admit defeat!"

Just then, Qin Yu suddenly walked in. He had seemed calm and collected, but as he approached step by step, a hint of cold indifference appeared on his lips.

"What's wrong? What are you two arguing about again?" Qin Yu sat down, glanced around the room, his face showing indifference, but Yu Yuetong could catch the impatience and anger in his eyes.

"What I was talking to her about was about us." Yu Yuetong was somewhat prepared, her words firm but with only a slight hesitation.

"Don't worry, there will be a solution." Qin Yu's voice was low, as if he didn't intend to ask for details at this critical juncture.

"A solution? What do you plan to use?" Ji Momo asked resentfully, her aura suddenly becoming defiant.

But at that moment, Qin Yu suddenly turned around, his eyes sharp as knives, "I will prove myself with my strength and will not let these pointless disputes interfere with me."

Yu Yuetong was shocked. Qin Yu in front of her seemed to be the only person she could rely on in this huge ship, but his attitude left her unable to guess what he was thinking.

At that moment, a sinister smile appeared on Ji Momo's lips. "Hmm? You want to use your strength? Unfortunately, this strength is not as simple as you think."

The tension in the air rose again, as if the entire room was holding its breath in anticipation of an impending storm.

"You want to use strength? Unfortunately, this strength is not as simple as you imagine." Ji Momo's lips curled into a slight upturn, tinged with disdain, as if she had already seen through everything. Her gaze was like a sharp blade, fixed on Yu Yuetong.

Yu Yuetong felt a pang of unease. She frowned slightly, trying to calm herself, but unexpectedly felt the icy pressure emanating from Qin Yu beside her. Another conflict was about to begin, and all she had was a heart afraid of losing it.

"Ji Momo, don't be too smug!" Yu Yuetong, like a delicate flower in a gust of wind, still stubbornly raised her head to meet the other party's dazzling light. "I will never let you look down on me. What you want to take will not be so easy to obtain!"

Ji Momo raised an eyebrow slightly, a smirk playing on her lips. Her heart was filled with sarcasm, but her tone carried a hint of provocation: "Oh, it seems you're quite stubborn. How about we have a contest to see who has won the old lady's favor more?"

Yu Yuetong glared at her defiantly, a stubborn spirit surging within her. But time seemed to stand still at that moment; she could not perceive anything around her, only the invisible barrier standing between her and Ji Momo remained.

"This drama of female supporting characters vying for supremacy is so boring!" Qin Yu said coldly, his voice deep and powerful, like a refreshing breeze dispelling the damp air. He moved slightly closer to Yu Yuetong, a hint of impatience in his eyes, "We have more important things to deal with."

"For example?" Ji Momo frowned, but a hint of sarcasm still lingered at the corners of her mouth.

"For example, how to prevent this dog-eat-dog drama from being exposed to outsiders!" Qin Yu's voice pierced people's hearts like a cold wind.

"You make it sound so easy. Don't you think it's selfish?" Yu Yuetong looked directly at Qin Yu, a hint of barely concealed emotion flashing in her eyes. She could even feel the tenderness melting beneath his cold exterior.

"This is not selfishness, but rather the direction we should work towards together." He put away his previous indifference, revealing a hint of gentleness in his tone, yet the underlying chill remained.

"Of course, I also want to know your choice." Ji Momo seemed to sense the change in the situation, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, but it was full of challenge. "Will you choose this woman who is disliked by others, or will you choose the true strong one?"

Just as the air between them was becoming increasingly tense, like a flame being lit, Old Master Qin interrupted their argument once again: "No matter how deep the grudges between you are, I hope you can work together and stop fighting in the future!" His slightly tired voice sounded particularly jarring in this hostile space.

Yu Yuetong's heart trembled slightly. A sudden surge of inexplicable grievance overwhelmed her, and the momentary estrangement made her realize how lonely she truly was.

"I hope you understand that the interests of the family are the most important." Old Master Qin's words weighed heavily on Yue Tong's heart like a heavy suit of armor, leaving her with no way to refute them.

In this tense atmosphere, Ji Momo's malice quickly turned to Qin Yu: "Even if we don't fight, are you confident in dealing with the pressure from the family? How can a man like you, who is led by the nose by a woman, support the Qin family?" Her last sentence pierced the air like a venomous snake.

Qin Yu reacted swiftly and decisively, his sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, a hint of anger hidden in his eyes: "I don't need to explain to you, I will let everyone see my strength."

"Do you dare to give it a try?" Ji Momo was like a cunning rabbit, seemingly ready to tear through Qin Yu's defenses at any moment.

At this moment, Yu Yuetong's heart was in turmoil, wanting to break the deadlock but unsure where to begin. Finally, she sighed softly and made a decision: "I will do my best to help you, and I will prove it in my own way." She tried to make her voice firm, attempting to break the oppressive atmosphere.

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