But how could there possibly be such a smooth life in this world?

From birth until death, everyone must experience all sorts of hardships in life.

Some people may have a smoother life and encounter fewer obstacles.

But some people seem to be repaying a debt from a past life, experiencing hardships and thorns that are unbearable to look at.

As the car passed through the central street, Ye Wanying, with her sharp eyes, spotted two figures in the distance. She didn't recognize the man, but the woman... who else could it be but her dear Editor-in-Chief Xia?

However, the way these two are doing now, it just doesn't seem right!

Editor-in-Chief Xia is alright, but that guy seems to be...

"Pull over."

Ye Wanying couldn't possibly pretend she hadn't seen anything. After all, Editor-in-Chief Xia was her child's soon-to-be second aunt, wasn't she?

As they got closer, they could clearly hear a few words of their conversation.

Xia Hong kept trying to avoid him, but the man kept reaching out to pull her, looking very anxious.

Xia, I really like you!

"Editor-in-chief, I've told you so many times, I don't like you, I have someone I like!"

Xia Hong was still decisive and straightforward, unlike other women who liked to string together suitors to satisfy their twisted vanity.

Hearing Xia Hong's words, the man's face clearly showed a very unpleasant expression:

"Xia, you're saying you like that man who likes to scheme and plot behind people's backs? What's so good about him? How can someone who likes to scheme be simple? Xia, you're just a simple girl, you're really not suited for a man who's so calculating."

Hearing this, Ye Wanying prepared to get out of the car, but just then a familiar voice rang out:

"Why isn't it suitable for me? Sir, when you're talking badly about someone behind their back, at least take a look at the surroundings. The person in question is still here, and you're already slandering them? Should I say you're stupid or just plain dumb?"

That voice, that tone, that emphasis, that style... it's so familiar, it couldn't be more so.

As I've said before, genetics is incredibly powerful.

Xia Hong was completely stunned. She stared at the man who had suddenly appeared, and didn't react until he grabbed her.

The man who had been pestering Xia Hong looked flustered, uneasy, and somewhat guilty upon seeing Gu Ziling's sudden appearance. However, when rivals meet, one must always maintain a composed and authoritative demeanor.

"Sir, please watch your language!"

respect?

Isn't this word a bit... funny?

Gu Ziling glanced sharply at the man in front of her and spoke in a cold voice:

"You stole my woman and expect me to show you respect? Do you think you're some kind of human being?"

It's only because this editor-in-chief is a recent returnee from overseas and not yet familiar with the circles in the capital that he wouldn't dare to harbor even the slightest thoughts about Xia Hong.

If other people in the circle knew that Minister Gu's woman had been stolen, and that person even dared to spout nonsense in front of Minister Gu, I wonder how many eyes would be shocked?

After Gu Ziling grabbed her hand, Xia Hong took a while to come to her senses. Seeing that the two were getting increasingly hostile, she was worried that Gu Ziling would really attack the editor-in-chief. Although she had no feelings for this overseas-educated editor-in-chief, Xia Hong did not want Gu Ziling to actually fight her.