Looking at Sui Sui, who was smiling elegantly and gracefully in the center of the hall, radiating light, Yu Chengjue felt a bittersweet feeling in his heart.
He downed the glass of red wine in one gulp.
An inexplicable, oppressive feeling of unease in his chest made it hard for him to breathe!
It wasn't that he didn't feel pain when he broke up with Sui Sui back then, but he couldn't afford to lose, nor could he gamble.
He and Sui Sui were both from ordinary families and had no connections or background in Huating.
Before graduation, he never imagined that one day he would abandon Sui Sui and choose another woman.
But reality is often so harsh.
For an outsider with nothing to his name to establish himself in the Huating financial district is simply a pipe dream.
He had struggled and hesitated, and after being rejected time and time again in his job search, his dream ultimately lost to reality.
Choose the path that suits him best, and move forward without looking back.
But now, does he regret it? Torn between a heart-wrenching emotion, he doesn't know if he regrets it or not.
However, he couldn't afford to regret it, nor did he want to!
The path you choose, you must grit your teeth and see it through to the end.
His thoughts were in disarray, and he had no interest in looking at the jealous and crazed face of the woman beside him.
Seeing the empty wine glass, he waved to the waiter who was passing by.
He handed him the wine glass.
"Fill it up!"
"Senior brother!"
Anru kept her eyes on Yu Chengjue's movements. Ever since that bitch Qin Suisui appeared at the banquet, her husband had lost his former high spirits.
Seeing his dejected appearance, she couldn't help but feel angry.
Seeing her husband only knowing how to drink and looking dejected and haggard, her anger was about to erupt.
The husband showed no regard for his reputation or the occasion, focusing only on drinking one glass after another.
Unable to contain her anger, she whispered a rebuke.
"Senior, this is a municipal charity gala. Look at all the people coming in and out. What are you doing here? Drowning your sorrows in alcohol?"
Her voice was nasal, and her tone betrayed her disappointment.
Yu Chengjue paused, holding his wine glass, and said in a low voice, sounding slightly impatient.
"I just had a few drinks!"
Seeing that Anru was about to start arguing, Ji Yang tried to persuade her.
"Yu Chengjue, think about the kind of people you've been hanging around today. Do you really want to see your name on the headlines tomorrow?"
His voice was soft and gentle, yet every word he uttered was piercing.
Ji Yang felt a pang of sympathy for Cheng Jue from the bottom of his heart. He looked at Qin Sui Sui in the distance, and then at his cousin in front of him, who was glaring angrily.
Nothing is more heartbreaking than having your ex-girlfriend, now dazzlingly beautiful, right in front of you.
This dazzling beauty is already being protected by others.
Even though Yu Chengjue was disappointed and dejected, he wouldn't really joke about his future.
Ignoring Anru was merely a habitual act of taking out one's anger on her.
Hearing Ji Yang's advice, he tightened his grip on the wine glass, but finally closed his eyes and sighed deeply.
"Okay, I won't drink anymore!"
The desolation and loneliness in her husband's tone once again touched Anru's sensitive nerves.
She gave Zhang Jia a wink, then turned and walked toward the balcony.
Seeing this, Zhang Jia quickly chased after them. She had just been verbally humiliated by Ji Yang and couldn't wait to get away from the two men.
Once outside, she began to complain.
"Anru, how could your cousin do this? How could he take Qin Suisui's side?"
"snort!"
Anru lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and said coldly through the smoke.
"Don't you know what kind of person my cousin is? He's indiscriminate in his affections as long as someone is pretty. Just ignore him!"
"He treats me that way, let alone you!"
She leaned against the railing, her eyes slightly narrowed, watching Qin Suisui, who was walking around with the female CEO of Wenhui Pharmaceutical, through the glass.
"I never imagined that my momentary leniency back then would turn into such a huge, uncontrollable problem!"
The thought of how she had repeatedly fallen into Qin Suisui's trap filled her with uncontrollable rage.
She gritted her teeth and looked at Zhang Jia.
"Jiajia, I want to ruin her reputation so she'll never have the face to return to Huating again. What do you think I should do?"
Zhang Jia opened his mouth, unsure how to respond.
Although she was unwilling to admit it, the woman they once looked down on had now grown to a position that neither of them could reach.
“Xiaoru, I also want to avenge you, but she’s with Senior Brother Huo now. We’ve all heard about Senior Brother Huo’s methods, it’s really not easy to do it!”
Not to mention Senior Brother Huo's methods, which they dare not try, they are currently unable to contend with Qin Suisui's own power.
"Xiaoru, I heard you mention last time that your grandfather said that if it happens again, he might strip you of your inheritance rights!"
She tried her best to dissuade him, perhaps because as people get older, their thinking is no longer as naive and simple as it used to be.
Her years in the workplace taught her how to consider consequences.
Anru and her family are covering for her, but what about her? Her parents are just ordinary employees. In the end, the consequences will be far beyond what she can bear.
Qin Suisui, who was far away, had no idea what these people were thinking. She was busy getting to know new clients for the law firm.
Senior Brother Huo was asked to leave by the others, while she and Yue Hongxin picked out people to meet.
Before they had gone halfway, they were stopped by Zhang Lan, who was all smiles.
"Assistant Yue, why don't you wander around a bit? I'll come find you later."
After giving instructions to Yue Hongxin, Qin Suisui raised her wine glass.
"Mr. Zhang, it's been a long time! You look better than ever!"
Unlike usual, Zhang Lan's face, which was usually gloomy, now displayed an expression that could be described as flamboyant and unrestrained.
"That's all thanks to Qin Law!"
Zhang Lan was beaming with pride, finally releasing the pent-up frustration of so many years, and she was unrestrained and carefree.
"Law Qin, now I understand the true meaning of that saying about men: 'When a man reaches middle age, he gets promoted, makes a fortune, and his wife dies!'"
Her smile was ambiguous, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
"That bastard He Jiang deserved to die!" she laughed triumphantly.
Unfortunately, this kind of topic cannot be discussed in depth with Qin Lu; even a vague understanding is impossible.
Otherwise, that ruthless Huo Zhongyuan would probably find a chance to teach her a lesson.
Seeing Zhang Lan's radiant face and youthful appearance, Qin Suisui smiled gently.
"Qin Lu, come on, I'll introduce you to some female entrepreneurs from Huating!"
Zhang Lan put his arm around Qin Suisui and took her to meet his friends in his circle.
Huo Zhongyuan's gaze had barely left her since they parted, but when Zhang Lan stopped her, he looked away.
With Zhang Lan by her side, no one would be foolish enough to provoke her.
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