Her words were full of sarcasm towards Mingyao.

Zhong Ruyi was somewhat displeased. She glared at Luo Cuilan and said indignantly, "Cuilan, don't say that."

"Xiao Su, don't take what she said too seriously."

She looked at Mingyao with some worry, concerned that Luo Cuilan's words might hurt her pride.

Mingyao said nonchalantly, "Madam Zhong, it's alright, this lady is right."

"But that's really strange."

She looked at Luo Cuilan, then at Lin Bin, and asked in confusion, "Even when I say something harsh, my sister can scold me, so why does she speak well of Mr. Lin when he betrayed Madam Zhong?"

"Did Mr. Lin give my sister some kind of benefit?"

She opened her eyes wide, revealing an innocent and kind expression.

Luo Cuilan stood up abruptly, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at Ming Yao and roared, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

“We’re friends! Besides, I’ve watched Ruyi and Lin Bin’s marriage go through it all!”

Is it wrong for me to hope that they can grow old together?

Under her roar, Mingyao turned pale like a frightened rabbit.

She blinked, her eyes instantly turning red, like a child who had done something wrong. She lowered her head and murmured, "Growing old together requires the other person to be worthy."

"Mr. Lin has already betrayed the marriage. As a friend of Mrs. Zhong and Mr. Lin, shouldn't you, sister, say something fair?"

"Why are you only taking Mr. Lin's side and not Mrs. Zhong's?"

Before Luo Cuilan could retort, Mingyao looked at Zhong Ruyi with red eyes, "Madam Zhong, do you remember the first time we met?"

Zhong Ruyi hummed in agreement, "I remember."

"That day, Mrs. Zhong came to the hospital alone for a check-up and almost fainted from the pain."

"Sigh, people change after all," Mingyao sighed.

Luo Cuilan was furious, glaring at Mingyao with eyes that seemed to want to tear her apart.

"Miss Su, don't you understand the principle that it's better to tear down ten temples than to have one marriage?"

"Harmony in the family brings prosperity in all things!"

Mingyao responded with an "oh," a barely perceptible chill flashing in her eyes. "So you're going to let Madam Zhong suffer like this?"

"She is older and considered an advanced maternal age, which is already difficult for her. She must have been to the hospital many times since she became pregnant."

"Has Mr. Lin accompanied you here a few times?"

"However, whether to get a divorce or continue living together is up to Mrs. Zhong."

Mingyao's gaze passed over Luo Cuilan and landed on Zhong Ruyi's face.

Zhong Ruyi's expression turned serious; Mingyao's words pulled her back from her beautiful memories.

Lin Bin is not the same Lin Bin he was five years ago.

Since she became pregnant, Lin Bin has rarely gone home and has rarely accompanied her to the hospital for prenatal checkups.

During this period, she had countless thoughts of divorce.

But how did Lin Bin treat her?

Zhong Ruyi regained her composure. There are plenty of good men in the world, so why should she tolerate Lin Bin's mistakes because of her child and the good old days?

She has always been a person who cannot tolerate any flaws and acts decisively.

If Lin Bin had been afraid of ruining the marriage from the beginning, he wouldn't have cheated.

"Xiao Su, you're right."

"Lin Bin, let's get a divorce."

Luo Cuilan panicked and grabbed Zhong Ruyi's hand, advising, "Ruyi, are you crazy?"

How can you listen to a little girl?

"How old is she? How old are we? Our life experiences are completely different."

Zhong Ruyi expressionlessly pulled her hand away from Luo Cuilan's and snorted coldly, "Luo Cuilan, every time Lin Bin and I argue, you always side with Lin Bin."

"Are you doing this for my own good, or did Lin Bin really give you some benefits?"

Meeting her angry gaze, Luo Cuilan opened her mouth, then helplessly explained, "What benefits can he offer me?"

"Isn't it because I think he's a good person? You two haven't had an easy time getting to where you are now, that's why I..."

Mingyao then said, "Since he's such a good person, why didn't you marry him in the first place?"

Luo Cuilan was stunned. After regaining her senses, she immediately became like a cat with its fur standing on end, and angrily said, "Miss Su, what do you mean by that?"

"Are you asking me to steal my best friend's boyfriend?"

"I would never do something like poaching someone's talent!"

She retorted sarcastically, "Or are you saying that's just who you are?"

Luo Cuilan harbored a lot of resentment towards Mingyao and wished she could kick her out immediately. "Ruyi, how did you come to know such a young girl?"

"So young and yet so dark-hearted, who knows what kind of person he is in private?"

"Hmph, so pretty, yet so vicious!"

Mingyao's eyes immediately reddened. She pouted and choked out, "So telling the truth can also be seen as malicious."

"Well, never mind. Whether to get a divorce or continue living together is Mrs. Zhong's own decision, and I respect her decision."

Luo Cuilan glared at her fiercely.

If it weren't for Zhong Ruyi, she probably would have kicked Mingyao out long ago!

She turned to Zhong Ruyi and smiled, "Ruyi, I respect your opinion too."

Zhong Ruyi frowned slightly, looking somewhat agitated, and said, "Everyone, please leave first. I need some peace and quiet."

She pulled the blanket up, hugged her stomach, lay on her side on the bed, feeling depressed.

Seeing this, Mingyao wisely left the ward.

Luo Cuilan chased after her, taking a few quick steps forward to block her path.

Mingyao was startled, her eyes widened, and she took a few steps back in fear.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Her watery eyes gazed at Luo Cuilan, her lips trembling, tears welling in her eyes, threatening to spill, making her look utterly pitiful.

Luo Cuilan narrowed her eyes, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "We're all women, do you think I can't see through your thoughts?"

"Don't try to play the victim in front of me! I'm not buying it."

Mingyao was puzzled, and her eyes became even redder. "Sister, I don't quite understand what you mean."

"Where did I pretend to be pitiful?" she said weakly.

Luo Cuilan snorted coldly, her originally gentle face turning sharp and sarcastic. "Hmph, mind your own business! Be careful not to get yourself into trouble!"

After uttering those words, she glared fiercely at Mingyao and then strode away.

Watching her retreating figure, Mingyao's gaze turned colder.

Lin Bin followed closely behind, his gaze as cold as if it had been chilled to the bone.

Mingyao smiled and watched the two disappear from sight.

She was certain that Luo Cuilan and Lin Bin had a problem.

Luo Cuilan, in particular, has a serious problem.

While seemingly considering Lin Bin and Zhong Ruyi's interests, she was actually showing favoritism towards Lin Bin at every turn.

A bold idea popped into Mingyao's mind.

They can't be having an affair, can they?

Mingyao quickly dismissed this ridiculous idea.

It's best not to make wild guesses without evidence.

If there's really something going on between them, they'll eventually slip up.

After leaving the hospital, Mingyao called Ni An to tell her the good news.

"The number you dialed is not being answered. Please try again later."