Ji Shuyu fell into a drowsy sleep. She didn't know what time it was when she heard the rustling sounds of people getting up.

Buzz——

The vibration of her phone startled her, but Gu Xiuyuan didn't come to comfort her as usual...

Ji Shuyu lay there motionless, listening to him go into the bathroom to wash up, then change clothes and go out.

…

Ji Shuyu was in a low mood. She was coming out of the mall when she received Lu Qingyi's call.

Old Madam Gu's birthday is coming soon, but because of Xia Mei's matter, the old lady has no intention of holding a birthday party. She just wants to invite her family members and a few close younger generations to have dinner together.

The birthday party should be simple, and Ji Shuyu wanted to prepare a birthday gift for her grandmother carefully. After sending a message to Gu Xiuyuan, he said he had to hold a meeting.

Meeting...

Yes, Xia Mei always made a big fuss for his previous birthdays, and now that grandma’s birthday is coming again, he will of course feel even more upset.

Lu Qingyi hurried over and felt distressed when she saw her daughter looking depressed.

"Xiao Yu." She called softly with concern.

Ji Shuyu raised her eyes and saw the pair of eyes in front of her that were filled with worry, and her heart was instantly sad.

"What's wrong? Did you have a fight with Xiuyuan?"

Ji Shuyu shook her head.

Lu Qingyi hugged her.

"It's okay, Mom is here, Mom is here..."

These three simple words instantly touched the softest and most vulnerable part of her heart.

She bit her lips tightly, unable to control the redness in her eyes.

Her daughter remained silent, and Lu Qingyi felt even more distressed.

She always kept her grievances to herself. How hard must her life have been for the past twenty years.

Her heart ached to the point of being torn apart, and she hated the bastard who had caused their daughter's separation...

"Xiaoyu, you're not alone now. Don't keep your grievances and sadness bottled up in your heart." She gently comforted him, "No matter what happens, your parents and brother will be with you."

Dad and Mom were really distant words to her, but at this moment, they gave her a sense of reliance...

Knowing that his daughter was in a bad mood, Huo Zhengting put aside what he was doing and rushed over.

The three of them had dinner together for the first time.

The couple didn't eat much. They stayed by their daughter's side, one on each side, picking up food for her and watching her eat. They would note down any dish she looked at even for a second.

Hearing that the Huo family and their daughter were having dinner here, the manager hurried over to greet them. As someone in this industry, he was naturally well-versed in the interpersonal relationships of Yuncheng's upper class. While complimenting and flattering them, he also mentioned that Fu Shao and the others were here.

"I'll go say hello."

Looking at the Huo couple, Ji Shuyu didn't know what to say to them.

"Go ahead! Have fun."

The couple was not in a hurry and gave her enough time and space.

Before leaving, Ji Shuyu hugged Lu Qingyi.

This hug brought out Lu Qingyi's tears.

"Go ahead! Remember to call me if you need anything."

Ji Shuyu nodded.

She actually wanted to meet Fu Shengkai.

Although they are of similar age, Fu Shengkai is more like an older brother, so she thought that if Gu Xiuyuan had any problems, she might tell him.

"Mr. Fu."

Fu Shengkai was a little surprised to meet Ji Shuyu here.

"I heard from the manager that you were here, so I came over to say hello." She chuckled.

Fu Shengkai knew that this "greeting" was not that simple.

There were so many girls, but both she and Muran were not familiar with him.

"You know Xiuyuan..."

"Brother Shengkai."

A familiar voice floated over, and Ji Shuyu turned around.

It turned out to be Guan Yachun.

When he said Mr. Fu, Ji Shuyu thought it was just Fu Shengkai's group, but she didn't expect Guan Yachun to be there too.

Fu Shengkai and Li Ya'an had a divorce dispute, and then I don't know what happened, but Guan Yachun was sent away. It hasn't been long since then...

Really, the ghost is still there.

"Brother Shengkai, my parents are here. Let's go over and say hello!" She looked at Ji Shuyu and smiled innocently: "Xiaoyu."

Ji Shuyu glanced at Guan Yachun and ignored her.

She didn't like this person when she first met him.

Guan Yachun was embarrassed and didn't dare to get angry.

Ji Shuyu took a deep breath and said, "Since Mr. Fu is busy, I won't bother you anymore."

"Xiuyuan is in the box, you go first! I'll be back soon." He glanced at Guan Yachun and said, "Let's go!"

Ji Shuyu stood at the corner.

Gu Xiuyuan is here too?

There was no reason for them to tell her about their friends' party, or even bring her along, but... she felt uncomfortable when this happened.

Fu Shengkai looked at Ji Shuyu and saw that she didn't move. Then he sent a message to Gu Xiuyuan, telling him that Ji Shuyu was here.

Ji Shuyu went to the box and just as she was about to push the door, she heard Qin Chuan's persuasive voice coming from inside.

"Xiuyuan, what's wrong with you lately?" Qin Chuan asked, "You look like you're worried."

"Don't you always say that I value women over friendship?" Gu Xiuyuan finished reading the message sent by Fu Shengkai, then glanced at the door. "I don't know when Shengkai will be back. Come drink with me."

"It's okay for me since I'm alone, but you have a wife and children, why are you hanging around here?" Qin Chuan said with disgust.

"Come out... get some fresh air." He took out a cigarette. "Qin Chuan, I'm really afraid to go back now."

Qin Chuan looked at him in confusion.

What medicine did this kid take wrong?

What bullshit are you talking about!

"Xiuyuan, what's wrong with you?" Qin Chuan asked. "Xiao Yu'er has asked me several times in private. She's worried about you. Are you in trouble?"

"Qin Chuan, what are you talking about... a beast?"

cough--

Qin Chuan was choked, "Xiuyuan, you..."

He finally realized the problem.

They felt sorry for Xia Mei's situation, felt sad for their friend, and worried that he would blame himself.

"No one wants to know about Boqi's affairs."

Besides, it was her own choice to come to this point.

No, maybe it should be said... I would rather die than drag others down with me into unhappiness.

Xia Mei is really cruel to herself and even crueler to others.

"I know it's not her fault." Gu Xiuyuan sighed in pain, "Sensibility and rationality are two different things."

Qin Chuan's mind suddenly flashed with two words "fuck". What on earth is this guy talking about?

"Xiuyuan, what are you talking about?" Qin Chuan was shocked by his words. "Xiao Yu'er will misunderstand you. If she thinks you blame her, she will be so sad."

"Who am I to blame her?" Gu Xiuyuan laughed. "It's just that when I see her, I think of my mom."

Outside the private room, Ji Shuyu's hands slowly clenched.

Unprepared, she heard Xia Mei's topic again, and her heart was depressed and painful...

"But Xiaoyu'er is innocent."

Qin Chuan looked at his friend strangely. He was not such a person who was indifferent to right and wrong. What happened to him?

"I know!" Gu Xiuyuan said, "So I won't say anything to her. Besides, from the beginning to the end, it was our family that let her down." He sighed deeply.

"My mother wants to kill her. Even the kindness she cherished in raising me is just a dirty ulterior motive..."

Gu Xiuyuan took a big gulp of wine.

"Tell me, if she knew that the Gu family adopted her child, would she hate me?"

Qin Chuan was stunned when he heard this.

"Xiaoyu, why don't you go in?"

Fu Shengkai came back and saw that she didn't go in and said anything.

"Oh, I was delayed for a while because of a phone call. I was just about to go in."

Ji Shuyu pushed open the door of the private room and smiled at the two people inside, "Third Brother."

Qin Chuan observed Ji Shuyu's expression, worried that she might have heard something, but he didn't see anything unusual on her face.

"Xiao Yu'er, come find Xiuyuan?" He teased with a smile, "Can you two give a single guy like me a chance to make a living?"

"I was just having dinner here. I heard you were here, so I came to say hello." She glanced at Gu Xiuyuan and said, "Do you want to go home together?"

"Take them away quickly, so as not to irritate me here." Qin Chuan drove them away with disgust, vaguely realizing that the two men were in a bad mood.