Qi Feiwan and Zhou Ningshuang exchanged a glance, and Zhou Ningshuang then pulled Yuan Xi to sit down next to her.
Zhou Ningshuang, like a caring aunt, said softly, "Let's not talk about what happened last time."
"Take Song Guiran for example. He comes from a good family and is a decent person. Why didn't you like him?"
Yuan Xi bit her lower lip tightly.
How could she possibly look down on Song Guiran!
Song Guiran is a campus heartthrob and academic star with an outstanding family background and appearance; no one dislikes him.
She was no exception.
Many people sent him love letters and pursued him, but he didn't accept any of them.
But only to her...
She knew that Song Guiran was just looking for something new.
Song Guiran thought she was aloof, pure, and kind.
She acted as if she didn't like him, and that's exactly what attracted him.
The reason she didn't agree to be with him was because she was afraid—afraid that if she agreed to be with him...
His interest in the novelty will fade.
She would be abandoned by him.
What could a rich young master like Song Guiran possibly like about her?
What he loved was nothing more than unrequited love.
Yuan Xi pursed her lips, lowered her eyes, and tears welled up in them.
"I...I'm not good enough for him."
Yes.
From the moment she gave Zhou Ningshuang 100,000 yuan, she knew that she and Song Guiran were impossible.
Even though she still likes him.
Now it's all right.
Zhou Ningshuang was willing to help her, to help her get out of her family's predicament, and to help her become the kind of person she wanted to be.
As for Song Guiran...
Let it be.
Zhou Ningshuang patted the back of her hand and said softly, "In this world, no one is unworthy of anyone else. Silly child, don't be so self-conscious. You are a good child."
"Did you see those rich young ladies?"
Zhou Ningshuang pointed to the young ladies from prominent families in the crowd, and Yuan Xi followed her gaze.
"You can be just like them, wearing beautiful clothes and eating and drinking well."
"As long as you listen to me obediently."
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That night, a light drizzle was falling outside.
Ji Huaishen stood by the window of the study, his back to him aloof and proud.
Mo Han stood behind him, her expression serious: "Sir, the incident involving Madam and Young Master Song at Changying last time was indeed sabotaged by someone behind the scenes."
"That Yuan Xi has been bribed."
"The person behind it is... Zhou Ningshuang."
Ji Huaishen frowned slightly, narrowed his eyes, and his gaze turned cold and sharp.
It's someone from the Zhou family again.
"We don't need to worry about this for now."
He wanted to see what the Zhou family was really up to.
“Yes.” Mo Han adjusted his glasses and continued, “Our people are still investigating Tingyi’s matter, but after so long, the information we can find is negligible. The Lou family… should be trying to stop it.”
Ji Huaishen turned around, his face expressionless, as if he had already guessed that this would happen.
"Ignore the Lou family and continue the investigation."
The fact that the Lou family intervened indicates that Tingyi does indeed have some unspeakable secret.
And that secret is definitely not just about Mu Xiaocheng's father.
"yes."
Mo Han responded respectfully, then said somewhat hesitantly, "There's one more thing."
Ji Huaishen raised an eyebrow, signaling him to speak.
"Madam, she took all the money she earned from Young Master Chi and the royalties she made and used it to hire the detective agency."
"She's still investigating her father's affairs. Do you think we should tell her about Tingyi?"
Ji Huaishen lowered his eyes and looked out the window.
His eyes were deep and profound.
After a moment, his deep voice rang out: "Keep it a secret for now."
The best option is to keep it from her until he finds out the truth.
Tingyi's situation is complicated, and he doesn't want her to be in danger.
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