Xiang Wan stayed in the private room all afternoon without coming out.

Her spiritual senses were constantly searching the surroundings, not missing a single rustling sound.

Around 3 p.m., a very thin line slowly began to wrap around the waiter's neck from an inconspicuous corner.

Xiang Wan did not stop it; instead, she followed the path of the silk thread and extended it outward little by little.

Closer, closer...

"Bang!"

The car door slammed shut, and the driver sped away.

I looked at the license plate number, and it seemed somewhat familiar.

After thinking about it carefully, it seems to be the white sedan that almost hit someone that day.

Just as I was about to push the door open to leave, the waiter came over.

"Miss, this is a complimentary drink provided by our restaurant. Please enjoy it."

A cup of hot coffee with milk was brought over by the waiter with great enthusiasm.

Xiang Wan observed her eyes and saw nothing amiss.

When accepting the drink, Xiang Wan held her wrist to express her gratitude, as if she had sensed something unusual, but it vanished in an instant.

Holding the cup, Xiang Wan turned to the side as if to drink, but actually poured everything inside into a hastily formed ice sac.

As she walked out of the restaurant, she was intently searching for the car when a luxury car suddenly blocked the road.

As I got out of the car, the owner of the luxury car also got out; it was someone I knew.

"What a coincidence."

"Unfortunately, I went to great lengths to ambush you."

This is the person who gave Xiang Wan three million yuan as a breakup fee at the hospital that day—Qiu Rui's biological mother, Nan Qing. It's just unknown whether this time she'll give money or a car.

"You're blocking my way to deliver something? I'm too embarrassed; I've never accepted anything without a reward."

As she spoke, Xiang Wan shyly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

Nan Qing's eyes twitched. "You vixen! Not only did you seduce my son, but you also lied to me at the hospital last time. You don't want to break up, but you want to marry my son? Dream on! Let me tell you, as long as I'm alive, you'll never set foot in the Qiu family!"

Nan Qing's voice was quite loud, and it quickly attracted a lot of passersby.

If Xiang Wan weren't involved, she would also love to watch the spectacle, especially the two women arguing.

She understands the desire for gossip, but doesn't agree with it.

"Auntie, how old are you?"

"What are you doing?"

"The road belongs to everyone, and maintaining public order is the duty of every citizen. If you want to preach, you should find a suitable place. If you are affecting traffic because of personal matters, the traffic police will not make an exception because of your age. You don't want to turn on the TV and see negative news, do you? At this critical juncture, causing trouble is not a wise move."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd instantly began to look at Xiang Wan with new respect.

"Yes, what a wonderful girl. Just based on her qualities, I would want to marry her and make her my daughter-in-law."

"Regardless of who is right or wrong, causing trouble in the street is wrong. Girl, I support you!"

"If you ask me, having a mother-in-law like that means who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause in the future. Girl, please don't do anything rash."

The surrounding whispers mostly favored Xiang Wan, which infuriated Nan Qing to the point where she was almost ready to unleash a torrent of curses. Fortunately, she knew her limits; making a scene would only escalate the situation and cause problems.

She adjusted her sunglasses and said to Xiang Wan, "You're not allowed to run away today. Drive with me."

Without waiting for Xiang Wan's reply, she started the car and drove off.

Xiang Wan politely dismissed the crowd, started his car, and crashed into Nan Qing's luxury car.

The Nanqing reported on TV was mostly seen with Qiu Rui's father, Qiu Hongming, looking elegant and well-dressed. I never expected her to be like this in private.

Xiang Wan thought for a moment, then shook her head.

As the one being targeted, she felt quite helpless.

After driving for more than half an hour, we arrived at a square by the river.

The surrounding area was very open, with small groups of people taking a walk gathered not far away.

Nan Qing got off the car and stood by a railing waiting for Xiang Wan.

As soon as she approached, Nan Qing took off her sunglasses and scrutinized Xiang Wan from head to toe with an extremely critical gaze. She advised, "You and my son are not a good match. You can't imagine what he's been through. Even if you marry into our family, do you know how to handle ordinary social interactions? Do you know how to dress? Do you know how to greet and see off guests? Our living environment is on a completely different level from yours. You can't help the company in the slightest when it faces difficulties. Why gamble your whole life on a marriage that has no good outcome? Rather than separating in the end because of differing values, it's better to cut ties now. Girl, isn't it better to marry someone who loves you and live a good life? I've been through more than you've ever had, and I certainly wouldn't harm you."

From Xiang Wan's perspective, this was indeed much smarter than forcefully demanding that she and Qiu Rui separate from the beginning.

However, having experienced so many worlds, she already knew what she wanted, so why would she give up because of a few words?

"Auntie, since you're thinking of me, let me share my thoughts as well."

I never expected Qiu Rui to risk his life to save me back then, and it was at that moment that he entered my heart.

Human life is fragile; one moment you may be laughing and chatting, and the next you may be separated by death. It is no easy feat for two people to meet, get to know each other, and fall in love.

Perhaps in your opinion, our identities are not suitable for each other, but can you be sure that by forcibly separating us, Qiu Rui will definitely be able to find someone he is willing to marry?

Home is where the heart is at peace. If we ever separate, it will be because the other person is no longer a source of concern for each other, not because of external factors.

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