“I made a bet with my dad that if I hide my identity and stop accepting any money or support from the family, they will agree to let us be together if we can survive for five years.”

Even if you include the fact that he and Wan Ge were together in school, they were still together for no more than five years. So Jiang Mize... suddenly looked up at Wan Ge in front of him, as if he had just realized what he had lost.

"You're so rich, why didn't you say so when you were pursuing me? Your parents probably didn't know about this back then, right?"

The gift she gave him wasn't exactly a low-value item, but judging from her current demeanor, someone of her status should be able to give him something far more valuable.

"My liking for you has nothing to do with my identity." Moreover, the original owner initially gave him gifts because he found out that his family was not well-off, so the gifts he gave were not too expensive.

Even though those gifts would be considered very valuable by ordinary people, they were considered very cheap by the original owner.

He didn't dare to give such expensive gifts because he was worried that the recipient would feel uneasy accepting them if they knew how valuable they were.

At that time, I still had a lot of romantic feelings for him, thinking that he was such a good person and he definitely wasn't after my money.

Especially when she was compared to Ling Ni, she subconsciously thought that Jiang Mize liked her. Otherwise, why didn't he choose Ling Ni, who was also rich?

The original owner once truly believed that Jiang Mize liked her. It was only after gradually realizing his unusual relationship with Si Daidai, his growing indifference towards her, and the hardships of life that she slowly realized that perhaps he didn't like her at all and was just using her.

…

Just then, Wan Ge suddenly felt something fall on her shoulder.

Turning around, she found Chi Lingyu standing beside her, wearing his coat over her shoulders: "It's windy and a bit cold outside."

Wan Ge looked at him with a smile in her eyes: "I thought you wouldn't come so soon."

Or the other party may not come at all.

"I came over as soon as I finished taking care of things. Are you chatting? Then I'll excuse myself for a moment."

"No need." Wan Ge grasped his hand. "I have nothing more to talk about with him. You just came in, right? Would you like to go see the old man together?"

“Okay.” Chi Lingyu nodded.

Jiang Mize watched the other person leave without saying a word, but when he thought of Wan Ge smiling at another man, he couldn't help but clench his fist again.

He seemed to be trying to calm himself down for a long time, until a familiar voice sounded behind him: "What are you doing standing here?"

Ling Ni walked up to the other person, wondering what he was doing there. She hadn't brought him to the banquet just to see him hiding here.

"I…"

"Alright, alright, you don't need to explain anymore. My friend wants to meet you, come with me."

"Hmm." Jiang Mize silently followed.

…

Today's banquet is hosted by the Song family, which is one of the four major families. So many people have come to give the Song family face.

I just didn't expect that when I met Grandpa Song, there was another person in front of him.

"Grandpa Song, it's been a long time." Wan Ge walked in with a sweet smile, taking Chi Lingyu's hand.

Grandpa Song was also very happy to see Wan Ge: "You little girl, it has been a long time since I've seen you. You're finally back."

Wan Ge nodded obediently.

But Chi Lingyu remained silent. It was only then that Wan Ge noticed that Chi Lingyu's gaze had been fixed on another person sitting in front of Old Master Song.

The other person and Grandpa Song looked to be about the same age; the two of them must have been playing chess here just now.

Chi Lingyu's fingers tightened involuntarily: "Mr. Ling, Mr. Song."

Grandpa Song smiled and said, "Ayu is here too. Why did you come with Xiaowange? There's something going on between you two!"

Wan Ge glanced at Chi Lingyu beside her again, but did not refute what Old Master Song said. She simply said, "I will tell you if there is good news."

"Then I'll wait."

The person sitting in front of Old Master Song remained silent, only letting out a cold snort.

Wan Ge then asked Grandpa Song with a puzzled look, "Grandpa Song, who is this grandpa?"

"Oh, him? Don't worry about him. He's just a grumpy old man with a terrible temper."

At this moment, the old man in front of Grandpa Song finally spoke up: "Who is he saying has a bad temper and is stubborn? Little girl, don't listen to his nonsense. He himself is just as stubborn as a mule."

Wan Ge actually sensed that Chi Lingyu seemed a little uneasy, so she didn't talk to Grandpa Song for too long and made an excuse: "By the way, I haven't met Uncle Song and Aunt Luo Luo yet. I want to go with A Yu to meet them."

When Grandpa Song heard this, his eyes lit up instantly. Why did he feel that Xiao Wange's words sounded like she was introducing her boyfriend to her relatives and friends?

"Okay, okay, your Uncle Song and Luo Luo miss you too."

After nodding, Wan Ge led Chi Lingyu away.

After they left, Wan Ge squeezed her hand and asked in confusion, "Do you know Mr. Ling?"

Chi Lingyu nodded: "Yes, he... is my maternal grandfather."

Wan Ge then realized that she hadn't misheard the word "wai" when Chi Lingyu spoke.

He probably intended to call him "Grandpa" at first, but for some reason he didn't, and ended up calling him "Old Mr. Ling".

"You and your maternal grandfather..."

Chi Lingyu lowered his head subconsciously. Seeing this, Wan Ge said, "If you don't want to talk about it, then we won't discuss this anymore."

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