Upon hearing this, Jian Jiaojiao's face drained of color, her wide eyes filled with disbelief, and her hands clenched so tightly they dug into her flesh that she felt no pain whatsoever.

Jian Yixue, you forced me to do this, don't blame me!

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After leaving Ye Mohan's side, Jian Yixue walked straight to the dining table laden with delicious food.

Jian Yixue stood in front of the table, looking at the various kinds of food. Without thinking too much, she picked up a piece of tiramisu and started to eat it.

I was amazed by the first bite; the delicate texture melted in my mouth, and the sweetness was just right—sweet but not cloying.

The first taste is a faint bitterness of coffee, but after eating it, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find it sweet.

Jian Yixue wanted to eat more and more, and ate several pieces in a row before she was satisfied.

Just as she was about to try other foods, a pair of nude high heels appeared in front of her, blocking her way.

Jian Yixue frowned and looked up at the person who had come, somewhat displeased.

"Miss Jian, hello. I am Huangfu Xin'er."

Huangfu Xin'er, with an arrogant attitude, watched Jian Yixue introduce herself.

Jian Yixue looked at Huangfu Xin'er, who was wearing a red ladylike dress, and said distantly, "Hello."

In their past lives, they were at most nodding acquaintances, so she didn't quite understand why Huangfu Xin'er wanted to see her.

Shouldn't she be bothering Ye Mohan? What business does she have with him?

Jian Yixue was a little confused. "Miss Huangfu, is there something you need from me? I don't think we're that close."

Jian Yixue had no intention of becoming good friends with someone who was after her husband.

This is like a time bomb; it could explode at any moment.

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Xin'er felt incredibly envious and jealous of Jian Yixue, but she smiled and said, "I'd like to make friends with Miss Jian. I just returned to the country and don't know anyone well."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue did not believe Huangfu Xin'er's clumsy excuse at all, but she did not expose it.

What do you mean by making friends? You just want to oust her and take her place.

She simply couldn't believe that Huangfu Xin'er, who had been deeply in love with Ye Mohan in her past life, would suddenly let go of it all now.

He was probably showing her kindness for Ye Mohan's sake.

“Miss Huangfu thinks too highly of me. I’m not someone who can be friends with just anyone, and coincidentally, Miss Huangfu is not on my list.”

Jian Yixue said coldly, showing no respect whatsoever to Huangfu Xin'er.

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Xin'er felt incredibly embarrassed. She hated Jian Yixue so much that she gritted her teeth and clenched her fists so tightly that they dug into her flesh to keep her from losing her temper and tearing Jian Yixue apart.

Thinking of her brother's situation tonight, she held back. "Miss Jian, there's no need to be so ruthless. After all, having more friends means having more options. Who knows, I might be able to help you in the future."

Jian Yixue gave a cold laugh. "Resolute? I think an uncomfortable relationship shouldn't exist in the first place. Besides, how do I know if Miss Huangfu is a way out or a wolf in sheep's clothing? If I get bitten at any time, it would be a loss."

"If Miss Huangfu is short of friends, I believe that if you simply ask, plenty of people will be eager to befriend you. Why bother befriending someone like me, who has no background and can't help you in any way? Or perhaps, Miss Huangfu, your true intentions lie elsewhere."

Jian Yixue stared coldly at Huangfu Xin'er in front of her.

When Huangfu Xin'er saw Jian Yixue's seemingly insightful gaze, a moment of embarrassment flashed across her face, but she quickly hid it.

Pretending to be nonchalant, seemingly oblivious to the deeper meaning in Jian Yixue's words, he raised a smile and said, "Miss Jian, you're joking. I don't have any ulterior motives. I just want to make friends with you. After all, Brother Mo Han and I are childhood sweethearts. Wouldn't it be better for us to be friends?"

Jian Yixue understood the unspoken meaning in Huangfu Xin'er's words.

In short, she was saying that she and Ye Mohan had known each other for a long time, so there was no need for her to be so wary of her.

Jian Yixue smiled coldly, "Who are you trying to guard against?"

She didn't know who it was in her past life, but after their marriage, they continued to harass Ye Mohan. In this new life, she wouldn't allow such a thing to happen again.

"Oh? So what does your familiarity with Mo Han have to do with being friends with me? I can tell you clearly, I have no intention of becoming friends with Miss Huangfu."

Is there anything else? If not, I'll go get something to eat first.

She had been starving all night, and when she finally managed to eat something, she was interrupted by Huangfu Xin'er before she was even full. Huangfu Xin'er then talked for a while, and by the time she finished eating, she had already digested everything.

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Xin'er lost face.

Before she went abroad, as Jian Yixue had said, there were indeed many people in the capital who wanted to be her friends.

And now, she's lowered herself to befriend her, but has been rejected multiple times.

As the eldest daughter of the prestigious Huangfu family, she could no longer tolerate this. "Jian Yixue! I only befriend you because I think highly of you. Don't think you're anything special. If you weren't Mo Han's woman, do you think I would be happy to be friends with you?"

If it weren't for Brother Mo Han valuing you, why would I have to be so subservient?

Huangfu Xin'er thought to herself, but she didn't say the last sentence out loud.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue was so angry that she laughed.

Would she even deign to look up to me if I begged her?

It's hilarious. She clearly hates herself to death, yet she still insists on coming over to be friends with her.

If you insist on seeking out torture, whose fault is it?

Judging from Huangfu Xin'er's attitude, it seems she's blaming her.

Jian Yixue found it somewhat amusing.

"As you can see, no matter what you say, I am still Ye Mohan's wife on the marriage certificate, and our marriage is legal."

As for me, I never need anyone else's opinion. Miss Huangfu, you should mind your own business and stop acting like a shrew all day long.

If I'm not mistaken, Huangfu Qi's arrival will make things difficult for you. Instead of wasting time causing trouble for me, you should be thinking about how to avoid causing trouble for your brother, Huangfu Ming. After all, he's one of the few people who cares about you.

If it weren't for the fact that Huangfu Ming was Ye Mohan's friend, she wouldn't have been so kind as to lecture him.

Upon hearing Jian Yixue's words, Huangfu Xin'er recalled the scene on stage just now, and her expression instantly became somewhat unnatural.

Jian Yixue didn't have time to pay attention to her. She walked past her and headed towards the food stalls, leaving Huangfu Xin'er standing there somewhat forlornly.

Before long, Huangfu Xin'er realized what was going on and was about to scold Jian Yixue for meddling in her business when she discovered that Jian Yixue had already walked away. She was instantly furious.

But when she thought of her brother's words and Huangfu Qi's appearance tonight, she had no choice but to swallow her anger.

Jane Yixue, just wait and see.

I will not give up on Brother Mohan.