To escape being sold for betrothal gifts, Song Mai chooses to have a flash marriage with a stranger, Chu Xing, on the same day. After getting their marriage certificate, she still doesn't know ...
The thought that followed startled Song Mai, and she almost lost her balance.
Yu Xiao couldn't help but chuckle at her appearance: "Sister Wan'er, what's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered some things I haven't finished, so I'm a little nervous." Song Mai quickly changed the subject and didn't continue discussing the matter.
Yu Chensheng nodded thoughtfully, but did not say anything more.
Since becoming pregnant, Song Mai has made Lin Ran go to work much later, after all, health is important.
But she loves the design industry and can't stay idle at all.
As soon as she entered the studio, she stared at Yu Xiao with curiosity on her face.
Yu Xiao subconsciously looked down at herself, making sure there was nothing wrong, and asked in confusion, "Sister Ranran, why are you always staring at me?"
"It's so similar, it's uncanny!"
Yu Xiao scratched his head, puzzled: "What's wrong? Why are you and Sister Wan'er looking at me like that?"
Song Mai coughed lightly, reminding Lin Ran not to get too excited.
Lin Ran swallowed hard, hesitating whether or not to speak.
"It's nothing. We just met someone on the street yesterday who looks a lot like you, so we couldn't help but be curious."
Yu Xiao nodded gently: "I see."
Seeing that they had managed to gloss over the matter, Song Mai and Lin Ran exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.
Are there really two people in the world who believe in each other so much?
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
Just as Song Mai sat down, Yu Chensheng pushed the door open and entered.
"Mr. Yu, what brings you here?"
"Didn't we agree to discuss cooperation? I happened to have some free time today, so I came over to take a look." Yu Chensheng smiled, looked around, and sat down calmly on the sofa.
Just then, Yu Xiao went upstairs and didn't see him.
Yu Chensheng took out a design drawing and handed it to Song Mai: "I have designed a set of clothes, and I hope you can help me make them."
Song Mai was amazed at just one glance. The design on the blueprints was perfect, and even she herself would not have had such amazing design inspiration.
"I'm sorry, this is a design studio. We can't just take your design drawings to make clothes."
Song Mai is a person of principle.
As an original designer, one naturally understands the importance of copyright.
Moreover, such behavior would disrupt her original intention of setting up a studio, which is inevitably inappropriate.
Yu Chensheng nodded dejectedly: "I see. I was ignorant of the rules. This blueprint was left by a girl I loved. Over the years, I haven't been able to find someone who is on the same wavelength as her."
He lowered his eyes and sighed regretfully: "When I saw you at the party yesterday, I felt that you would definitely understand her feelings."
I'm so sorry.
In her career, Song Mai has her own bottom line.
She would never allow anyone to violate her professional ethics, nor would she allow anyone else to tarnish her dreams.
"It's alright. I'll be attending an auction in a few days. I wonder if I could have the honor of having you design an outfit for me."
Song Mai felt guilty after being rejected earlier, and without any hesitation, she nodded in agreement.
Yu Chensheng smiled and nodded repeatedly: "In that case, I'll thank you in advance."
"You're welcome."
Song Mai watched him leave, and began to speculate about his true identity.
Just then, Yu Xiao came downstairs and could only see the man's departing figure.
"This is the person I told you about." Song Mai stood up and asked with a curious expression.
Yu Xiao looked over in surprise, her expression immediately becoming intriguing.
Song Mai couldn't understand it and didn't know what he meant for a moment.
Could it be that the two people know each other?
This was, after all, Yu Xiao's private matter, and it wasn't appropriate for me to directly inquire about it.
Song Mai knew a little about the auction festival that was a few days away.
She had heard Shen Xiujing mention it, but she hadn't paid it any mind.
In retrospect, the auction was more grand than I had imagined.
The auction was divided into two parts. The first part took place in the hall, with no bidding or host.
All items to be auctioned are displayed in the lobby windows, and if someone is interested, they can bid silently.
The second half of the auction is the highlight, where high-priced treasures are displayed. It's similar to a regular auction, except that ordinary people can't get in.
Having heard that the second half of this auction will feature rare green pearls, Song Mai was very interested and had already accepted Shen Xiujing's invitation.
On the day of the auction, Shen Xiujing arrived at Song Mai's doorstep very early.
The moment she saw her appear, a look of amazement flashed in Shen Xiujing's eyes, and she stared blankly at her sister.
You look beautiful today.
Even the simplest compliment cannot adequately describe Song Mai's stunning beauty, but it is precisely this simple praise that best reflects Shen Xiujing's feelings at this moment.
After hesitating for a moment, he said in a low voice, "Let's get in the car."
Song Mai nodded: "Thank you for being my driver today."
"It is my great honor, and it is what I should do."
In the car, Shen Xiujing suddenly asked, "Is the relationship between you and Master Yun really as rumored?"
Are you trying to ask if we've really broken up?
Shen Xiujing nodded, then said cautiously, "It's okay if you don't tell me, after all, it's your privacy."
“I’m not worried about any problems telling you, because after spending time with you, I’ve found that I have a strange kind of trust in you.”
Shen Xiujing smiled without saying a word; this was the bond of blood ties.
However, now is not the time. The Shen family is worried that announcing Song Mai's identity now would have a huge impact on her.
Moreover, they couldn't be sure whether Song Mai was still willing to return to the Shen family.
“Actually, he hasn’t forgotten me, and we haven’t broken up. It’s just that some things and plans have forced us to maintain the status quo,” Song Mai said with a bitter smile.
As her memory slowly returned, she realized that their relationship had never been smooth sailing since the car accident.
"It's alright, take your time. If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask." Shen Xiujing showed no disappointment upon hearing this.
From this, it seems that he doesn't like himself.
After Song Mai realized this, her anxiety gradually subsided.
When Shen Xiujing called out "sister" back then, she unknowingly began to treat him as her younger brother.
Although I know that such thoughts are too presumptuous, it is hard not to have such a misconception.
The car came to a steady stop outside the auction festival exhibition hall. Looking at the bustling scene inside, Song Mai felt a little nervous.
Her body trembled involuntarily, prompting Shen Xiujing to ask with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I just have a bad feeling about it."