"You should ask Lin Zhibai about this," Yun Suiwan said, somewhat puzzled.

"I can't get through to him on the phone, and I sent someone to the company to look for him, but they said he wasn't there." Lin's mother was very unhappy. "And how come she looks so much like Gu Fanyan? Is she related to Gu Fanyan?"

As she spoke, she started cursing: "Is Gu Fanyan determined not to let go of my Zhibai? She's not pushing forward anymore, so she's sent someone like this to disgust me?"

“Aunt Lin, you’re wrong to say that. What’s your basis for saying that?” Yun Suiwan was so angry that she retorted on the spot, “Do you really think Lin Zhibai is a hot commodity? It’s been several years since then, and Sister Fanyan has long since stopped caring about him.”

"Wanwan, why are you talking like that?"

I'll speak the way you do; you're my elder, I'll learn from you!

"Furthermore, Aunt Lin, I can tell you that there are plenty of men pursuing Sister Fanyan, and many of them are much better off than Lin Zhibai. Please, stop treating your son like everyone else's treasure, okay!"

Ignoring the fact that Lin's mother still wanted to contribute, she hung up the phone after she finished speaking.

Gu Fanyan smiled and said, "Why did you get into an argument with someone because of me?"

Yun Suiwan was still angry and briefly recounted the contents of the phone call.

"You don't know, Sheng Xin is a seasoned green tea b*tch. Only someone with Lin Zhibai's IQ could be so easily fooled."

Gu Fanyan smiled slightly, neither caring nor concerned.

But Yun Suiwan grew angrier the more she thought about it, and grabbed Gu Fanyan's hand, saying, "Let's not choose a wedding dress for now, let's go to the Lin family's house."

Gu Fanyan asked in confusion, "Why go to the Lin family?"

"I need to show Lin's mother the difference between the genuine and the pirated versions."

“Wanwan…” But Gu Fanyan didn’t want to go to the Lin family.

She hasn't been to the Lin family home since then. The memories she has of Lin Zhibai and his parents are all unpleasant.

"Sister Fanyan, you have to go, unless you want Aunt Lin to keep misunderstanding that Sheng Xin and Lin Zhibai's relationship has something to do with you."

Ah, this matter really needs to be clarified.

Yun Suiwan dragged Gu Fanyan into the Lin family home, something Lin's mother hadn't expected.

At this moment, Lin Zhibai had already returned home and was preparing to take Sheng Xin, who had come uninvited, away when he ran into Yun and Gu at the door.

Lin Zhibai glanced at Gu Fanyan, his gaze momentarily lost in thought, but quickly returned to normal.

"Miss Yun, Miss Gu..." Sheng Xin greeted them with a puzzled look.

"They haven't left yet, that's perfect."

Yun Suiwan grabbed Gu Fanyan with her left hand and Sheng Xin's wrist with her right, pushing the two of them in front of Lin's mother.

"Aunt Lin, take a good look and see if these two are even comparable?" she asked bluntly.

Lin's mother's cold gaze swept over them, and she sighed softly in her heart.

She admitted that Gu Fanyan was a beautiful child, especially with her exceptionally bright and expressive eyes.

She looked much more haggard lately, probably because of Murong Mo's situation, but that only made her more endearing.

If they were complete strangers who met, she might instinctively comfort Gu Fanyan.

Let's look at Sheng Xin again.

When you look at it alone, you immediately think of Gu Fanyan.

But when she stood next to Gu Fanyan, a sentence immediately popped into Lin's mother's mind: "Comparing goods is like throwing them away, comparing people is like dying."

But so what!

"Wanwan, what do you mean?" Lin's mother frowned. "You're throwing a tantrum at your Aunt Lin!"

Yun Suiwan didn't respond, but instead called Lin Zhibai over, "Lin Zhibai, tell your mother, since you and Sister Fanyan broke up, have you two still had any connection?"

A hint of guilt flashed in both Lin Zhibai's and Gu Fanyan's eyes.

"Stop it, Wanwan," Lin Zhibai pulled Sheng Xin to his side, "Mom, please stop it too. Sheng Xin just wanted to come see you, that's all."

Sheng Xin nodded pitifully: "Auntie, have you forgotten? My mom and you are good friends. When I was little, you held me and fed me milk cake."

Lin's mother scoffed, "Don't bring that up!"

Then he looked at Lin Zhibai and said, "I don't care how you date outside, but if you make a scene at home, don't blame me for being rude."

After saying that, she went upstairs.

Sheng Xin's tears flowed even more profusely.

She tore at the fabric of Lin Zhibai's suit jacket to wipe her tears, without any hesitation.

Lin Zhibai didn't say anything, but gently coaxed, "It's alright, it's okay now, I'll take you home."

Sheng Xin nodded obediently and nestled in Lin Zhibai's arms as she left.

Yun Suiwan snorted coldly at their retreating figures, "Sister Fanyan, do you know why he's so good to Shengxin?"

Gu Fanyan shook her head, indicating she didn't know.

"Because that's how he treats women, and Sheng Xin wasn't the most special one."

Gu Fanyan remained expressionless, showing no interest in the matter.

As the two walked out, talking, the butler approached them and said respectfully, "Miss Yun, Miss Gu, the young master has instructed that you two stay for dinner before you leave."

Lin Zhibai even left this message for the housekeeper.

It wasn't that he was being sensible, after all, the Yun family and the Gu family were both powerful families, and all of them had intricate connections, so it was normal for them to invite him to stay for dinner.

As for Ms. Sheng Xin from earlier, she won't receive that treatment for now.

"No need, we don't need Lin Zhibai's meal." Yun Suiwan waved her hand and continued walking forward with Gu Fanyan.

"Fan Yan." Suddenly, Lin's mother's voice rang out.

Gu Fanyan was taken aback; it had been several years since Lin's mother had called her.

Sometimes when they bumped into each other in public, Lin's mother would deliberately avoid her.

"Wanwan, have dinner before you leave," Lin's mother said. "I have something I'd like to talk to Fanyan about alone."

Yun Suiwan took a step in front of Gu Fanyan, her protective stance was obvious.

Lin's mother said unhappily, "I won't do anything to her. I'm the elder, and she's the junior. It's not that serious."

“Aunt Lin,” Yun Suiwan said directly, “I believe you won’t lay a hand on Sister Fanyan, but verbal violence is also a form of violence, and it’s more damaging than physical violence!”

Lin's mother remained silent: "I have important business to attend to."

Gu Fanyan followed Lin's mother to the study alone.

She couldn't help but recall that meeting a few years ago, and what Lin's mother had said to her, which she had never forgotten.

You and Lin Zhibai are not a good match.

He's still young and doesn't understand what love is, and neither do you. Am I suggesting you stay together now and get a divorce when you're older?

...

"Fanyan, have you really broken things off completely with Zhibai?" Lin's mother's words interrupted her thoughts.

"What will it take for you to believe me?" Gu Fanyan's gaze grew cold. "Mrs. Lin, I am a woman whose fiancé recently passed away!"

For Lin's mother to ask her such a question shows a complete lack of basic respect.

Lin's mother waved her hand, "I didn't mean to offend you. What I wanted to say was just what a mother wants to say. If there's anything inappropriate, please forgive me."

"Please speak," Gu Fanyan said, maintaining a cold politeness.

Lin's mother sighed softly, "Perhaps in your heart, you have completely abandoned Zhibai, but over the years, the women around Zhibai have come and gone like a revolving door."

"However, they all have one thing in common: they're like you!"