"Lily, this is my good brother Tang Yi, and his wife Ye Huanhuan," Fu Yunshen introduced to Lily.
"Mr. Tang, Mrs. Tang, hello."
Lily's voice was clear and melodious. Her gaze lingered on Ye Huanhuan for a moment, a fleeting hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
"Hello," Ye Huanhuan replied politely.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Fu Yunshen looked around and suggested, "Let's go over there to talk; there are too many people here."
Tang Yi nodded, and the group walked toward a quieter corner.
During the journey, Ye Huanhuan whispered to Tang Yi, "I feel like I've seen this Lily before, but I can't remember where I've seen her before."
Tang Yi patted her hand and said, "Maybe she just has a rather ordinary face. Don't overthink it."
Ye Huanhuan's lips twitched. A generic face?
She's so beautiful, like a female celebrity, yet people say she has a rather ordinary face?
I'm afraid only Tang Yi would say that.
"Forget it, if I can't remember, I won't think about it anymore," Ye Huanhuan shook her head, putting her thoughts to the back of her mind.
The four of them sat down in the corner.
Fu Yunshen and Tang Yi chatted casually, their tone relaxed and comfortable, clearly indicating that their relationship was extraordinary.
Fu Yun Shen teased Tang Yi, "You rascal, you've been celibate for so many years, and now you've finally blossomed? That's quite an achievement!"
Tang Yi's lips curled into a smug smile. He pulled Ye Huanhuan into his arms and said boastfully:
"That's because I've met my true love. Do you think everyone's like you, full of tricks?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Yun Shen was immediately displeased. He glanced at Lily, fearing she might misunderstand, and quickly retorted:
"Hey...you little rascal, don't talk nonsense. I'm very loyal, where would I have spent money?"
Tang Yi wore a mocking smile as he glanced at Lily, who was sitting next to Fu Yun Shen, head down, playing on her phone. He said meaningfully:
"Yes, I only just realized that you are very single-minded about your hobbies."
After saying that, Tang Yi deliberately emphasized his words, his eyes filled with obvious mockery.
Fu Yunshen glared at Tang Yi as if giving a warning, "You brat, don't you dare slander me."
Tang Yi picked up the red wine on the table, took a small sip, chuckled softly, and said nothing more.
Ye Huanhuan maintained a faint smile throughout, sitting quietly to the side and listening without interrupting.
Lily didn't pay attention to their conversation. She kept her head down, looking at her phone, and occasionally glanced at Ye Huanhuan out of the corner of her eye, which made Ye Huanhuan feel even more strange.
The two chatted for a while longer. Then, Tang Yi and Fu Yunshen stood up at the same time. Tang Yi said to Ye Huanhuan:
"Huanhuan, Yun Shen and I are going to say hello to the mayor. You and Lily wait here for a moment, we'll be right back."
"Okay, you guys go ahead." Ye Huanhuan nodded.
After Tang Yi and Fu Yunshen left, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Ye Huanhuan frowned, thought seriously for a moment, and still couldn't help but ask Lily:
“Ms. Lily, I don’t know why, but I always feel like I know you very well. Have we met somewhere before?”
Lily's lips curled slightly upward as she gently swirled the wine in her glass, replying with a half-smile:
"Mrs. Tang, I'm afraid you've mistaken me for someone else. This is our first meeting today."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Ye Huanhuan stared intently into Lily's eyes, seemingly trying to find some answers in them. Then, she continued to press for answers:
"So, Ms. Lily, what is your Chinese name?"
Without hesitation, Lily replied, "My name is Xia Li."
Ye Huanhuan quickly searched her memory for the name, but still couldn't find a clue.
Could it be that she was mistaken?
However, the familiar feeling emanating from the other person still lingered in her mind, refusing to dissipate.
After a moment of silence, a faint smile appeared on her face, and she praised Lily:
"Miss Lily truly lives up to her name, as beautiful and charming as a summer flower in full bloom."
A barely perceptible hint of mockery flashed in Lily's eyes. She chuckled softly and replied:
"Thank you for the compliment, Madam Tang."
"but……"
Lily then changed the subject, "Compared to me, Mrs. Tang, you are the real beauty. Wherever you go, you are the center of attention."
Ye Huanhuan smiled modestly, "Ms. Lily, you flatter me."
"I'm telling the truth."
Lily looked at Ye Huanhuan meaningfully, "Besides, I just heard Mr. Tang call you 'Huanhuan,' what an affectionate way to address you. It's clear that you and your husband have a very good relationship, isn't it?"
Ye Huanhuan felt a little uncomfortable. She felt that Lily's words had a hidden meaning, but she couldn't find any flaws. She casually replied:
“Miss Lily and Mr. Fu seem to have a very good relationship.”
Unexpectedly, Lily scoffed and said, "Mrs. Tang, who doesn't know about Young Master Fu's reputation for being a womanizer? How could you possibly see that we have a good relationship?"
Ye Huanhuan was speechless for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Miss Lily, I don't know Mr. Fu very well, so..."
"It's alright, Mrs. Tang."
Lily interrupted Ye Huanhuan with a smile, "However, I'd like to ask Mrs. Tang for some advice. How did Mrs. Tang manage to win over such an outstanding man as Mr. Tang? How did she manage to make Mr. Tang so devoted to you?"
Ye Huanhuan's expression changed slightly. She felt that Lily's words were barbed, so she decided to end the topic.
"Everyone's situation is different. I guess that's fate. Miss Lily will also meet her own destiny."
However, Lily had no intention of letting her off the hook.
"Really? Then I really envy Mrs. Tang. She's so lucky to have found true love again..."
As Lily finished speaking, her tone rose slightly, the sarcasm in it unmistakable.
Ye Huanhuan finally couldn't take it anymore. She narrowed her eyes slightly and said in a stiff tone:
“Miss Lily, I don’t quite understand what you mean. If you have something to say, please speak frankly.”
Lily picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and chuckled, "Mrs. Tang, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to learn from you. Please don't get agitated, or you might upset your baby."
Just then, Tang Yi and Fu Yunshen walked over side by side. Fu Yunshen looked at Lily and asked:
"What are you two talking about? You seem to be having a lot of fun."
Lily replied casually, "It's nothing, just chatting with Mrs. Tang."
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