She forced a smile and tried to remain calm: "It's okay, Brother Qingzhou. I was just speaking my mind, but I won't give up."
Seeing Lu Qingzhou clearly reject Lin Yinuo, Su Qingyao's gloom instantly dissipated. She looked at Lin Yinuo with a smug smile.
Leng Yue watched all this from the sidelines, secretly admiring Lin Yinuo.
She's incredibly brave; I really couldn't have done that. I've learned something new.
Although Lu Qingzhou did not accept Lin Yinuo's confession, she was certain that Lu Qingzhou would not accept it.
But at least this was a heads-up for them, so that if they did end up together someday, Su Qingyao and Mu Shaohua wouldn't be too surprised by the turn of events.
The goal has been achieved.
Leng Yue spoke up at the right moment, breaking the tense and oppressive atmosphere: "Alright, alright, the game isn't over yet, everyone, don't take it so seriously, let's continue."
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Su Qingyao, however, refused to give up. She glared at Lin Yinuo and said, "You better remember this: don't you dare try anything with Qingzhou again."
After saying that, she angrily sat back down in her chair, crossed her arms, and turned her head away from Lin Yinuo.
After watching the spectacle unfold for quite some time, Mu Shaohua finally spoke.
His voice was neither hurried nor slow, yet carried a hint of intimidation: "Miss Lin, matters of the heart cannot be forced. It would be best if we avoided unnecessary trouble in the future."
Her gaze swept coldly over Lin Yinuo, a warning in her eyes.
She then leaned back on Lu Qingzhou's shoulder, as if everything that had just happened was just an insignificant little episode, and nothing had ever occurred.
Lin Yinuo was not intimidated; a carefree smile played on her lips.
Her words revealed her persistence in this relationship and her unique perspective: "Since Brother Qingzhou has both of you women, he can't possibly marry either of you anyway, as that would be unfair to either of you. So, what difference does it make if I'm one more?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions instantly became a jumbled mess, like a spilled spice jar, a mixture of emotions swirling within them. Su Qingyao's eyebrows furrowed instantly, her eyes burning with rage.
Like a lioness whose territory has been invaded, she was about to pounce: "Qingzhou's relationship with us is as solid as a rock, and you can't spout nonsense here! Even if he wants to find a woman, I'd be willing to push Yueyue onto him, but as for you, I don't even want you."
Leng Yue stared at Su Qingyao in astonishment, her hands instinctively reaching out to grab Su Qingyao.
Su Qingyao glanced at the surprised expression on Leng Yue's face and thought Leng Yue was angry, so she quickly explained, "I was just teasing her, I won't drag you into it."
Leng Yue thought to herself, 'You're not joking, you're clearly laying it all out on me! Going into the water is great, hurry up and drag me in, I'm not afraid of drowning.'
Mu Shaohua's expression hardened, and a cold glint flashed in her originally lazy and charming eyes. She straightened her back and exuded a powerful aura.
Looking at Lin Yinuo, he said, word by word, "Miss Lin, there are some things that shouldn't be said."
You've crossed more than just the boundaries of affection; you've crossed the line of basic human decency. Your blatant display of affection for my husband is becoming increasingly unacceptable to me. I'd rather introduce my secretary to my man than allow you to interfere.
Her gaze pierced Lin Yinuo, as if warning her: if you dare to act recklessly again, you will bear the consequences.
Su Qingyao glanced at Mu Shaohua, and from the meaning behind her words, she felt that this woman had some ulterior motives.
As the main party
At this moment, Lu Qingzhou felt as if his head had been hit by a heavy hammer, and the pain was so intense that it felt like it was about to explode.
He rubbed his temples vigorously, his face etched with exhaustion and helplessness.
She was inwardly groaning: How did this perfectly good gathering turn into a farce of fighting over a man, and even fighting over her? Should she go check tomorrow to see if her ancestral grave was blown up and is emitting green smoke?
Shake off the jumbled thoughts in your mind.
He suddenly stood up: "Alright, stop arguing! We came out tonight to have fun, not to argue and fight."
"Yinuo, I understand what you're thinking, but matters of the heart aren't as simple as you think."
His eyes darted back and forth across everyone's faces, hoping that Lin Yinuo would stop, and also hoping that Su Qingyao and Mu Shaohua would calm down.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to get out of control, Leng Yue helped Lu Qingzhou and spoke up again to smooth things over: "That's right, everyone calm down. Yinuo probably drank too much, that's why she said some bold things."
As he spoke, he secretly gave Lin Yinuo a wink, signaling her that that was enough and she should stop while she was ahead.
Lin Yinuo, however, was as stubborn as a log. She raised her head slightly and said, "I'm not drunk. Every word I said was from the bottom of my heart."
I don't care what you think of me. I've made up my mind about Qingzhou, and I will never give up easily.
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingzhou felt as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been overturned, with all sorts of feelings churning within him.
He wasn't entirely without moments of attraction towards Lin Yinuo, but the current situation was simply too complicated and tangled to unravel.
His gaze slowly swept over Su Qingyao and Mu Shaohua. These two women occupied an irreplaceable and important place in his life. How could he bear to make them sad and upset?
After a moment of contemplation, he took a deep breath and slowly said, "Yinuo, I am truly grateful for your kindness to me."
But you have to understand, my life is now closely tied to Qingyao and Sister Shaohua, and I have two lovely children waiting for me to take care of them.
We might be able to be friends, but matters of the heart can't be forced.
His voice was deep, and every word was full of sincerity. He hoped that Lin Yinuo could truly listen and let go of this obsession.
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