"What kind of relationship do you think we have?"
Mu Yiran pursed her lips, her eyes filled with unfamiliarity as she looked at Shi Youxi. She suddenly realized why Shi Youxi said he wanted to break off the engagement, but didn't directly contradict Helian and her daughter.
It wasn't because the time wasn't right, nor was it because we had to give the Herlian family face in front of the Simpsons.
...He just wanted to use other people's words to pressure her.
If you disagree, then we'll break off the engagement on the spot.
That's right...
The choice was in her hands, but Mu Yiran had no options to choose from.
She lowered her eyes, ignoring the blatant stare. "...Yes, the rumors are unreliable. I have nothing to do with Xi."
The last glimmer of light in Shi Youxi's eyes was completely swallowed by his deep pupils, and his heart ached.
Helian Xin was surprised that Shi Youxi and Mu Yiran had suddenly become strangers. Wasn't Shi Youxi very concerned about her before?
If Shi Men wants to continue developing his business in London, he will inevitably have to deal with the Simpsons. He Lian Jingfen specifically invited the Simpsons over to force Shi Youxi to give in, but now...
Helian Xin glanced at Mrs. Simpson, who was beginning to look suspicious, and hurriedly asked, "Then why do you happen to live next door to him?!"
"Did you know that Shi Youxi lived there, so you tried to follow him in?"
Helian Jingfen feigned reproach: "Xinxin, you can't be rude. Don't believe everything you hear. Is that how I taught you?"
Mrs. Simpson: "Well, it's not a bad thing to ask clearly. If everything is clear, the young couple won't have any misunderstandings in the future."
Sageia didn't want to give up so easily. If Mu Yiran explained everything clearly, wouldn't her plan fall through?
Out of the corner of her eye, Sage spotted a few people who looked like they were holding cameras. An idea popped into her head, and she raised her voice: "Yeah, make it clear, that apartment building isn't for just anyone. Even if you have money, you can't get a place there. Ran, how did you manage to get in?"
"....."
Those around her watched intently, their stares and whispers piercing Mu Yiran like sharp swords.
She suddenly felt utterly exhausted and didn't want to deal with such cheap and malicious speculation anymore.
This wasn't her original intention in agreeing to help Shi Youxi...
She could do many things for Shi Youxi, but all of these were for her own sake.
Selfishness or hypocrisy, it may be.
Shi Youxi is important... but she is more important.
She wanted Shi Youxi to have a better way of getting what she wanted, but not at the cost of exchanging herself.
...Mu Yiran was unwilling.
At this moment, the best relationship for her and Shi Youxi is one where they have no relationship at all.
Shi Youxi and she should both know this.
After a slight hesitation, just as Mu Yiran was about to make up an excuse, two voices rang out simultaneously—
"It was the apartment that I arranged for Ran."
"Enough!"
Mu Yiran glanced at Shi Youxi, whose expression was gloomy, and turned her head in the direction of his gaze. Candice, dressed in a suit and tie, was standing behind her.
Mu Yiran's lips curled into a smirk: ?
Candice held his breath, puffed out his chest, and said in a low voice, "Ahem, I helped take care of Ran's apartment."
Sagin looked at the handsome man in front of her and asked incredulously, "Why?"
Before Mu Yiran could stop her, Condis said directly, "Because she found my phone, I want to thank her."
"........"
Is this even human language?
The Simpsons were surprised to find that even the Stuart family's youngest son had a relationship with this ordinary woman. Mrs. Simpson's suspicions resurfaced. "A cell phone for a house, the Stuart family is indeed very generous."
Candice originally wanted to help Mu Yiran out of the predicament and gain favor with her, but when he met Shi Youxi's gloomy and lifeless gaze, his competitive spirit kicked in and he said without thinking, "The friendship over a cell phone is indeed not worth it, but I fell in love with Ran at first sight and I want to pursue her. Is that reason enough?"
"......"
There was a moment of silence, and Helian Jingfen quickly said, "So that's how it is! Oh dear, it would have been better if this young lady had just said so earlier. It's all because Xinxin misunderstood. Rumors are indeed unreliable. It's good that things have been discussed."
This was shifting all the blame onto the innocent victim of the rumors. Kandis sensed this and was about to seek justice for her when Mu Yiran, who had been silent, spoke up:
"Now that everything has been explained, there's no need for you all to keep blocking me and demanding an explanation. I won't bother you any longer. Condis, shall we go?"
Of course Kandis left!
He tried to hook the woman's arm around him, but Mu Yiran was already several steps away. He hurriedly chased after her, but his pursuit was unsteady. Candice followed behind the woman with one hand in his pocket and his feet moving in unison.
Once the two were out of sight of the crowd, Sedge stared resentfully at their departing figures, clenching her fists in anger.
She didn't notice that Henry beside her was also watching that beautiful figure from behind, a playful smile in his eyes.
The group stood together, looking at each other awkwardly. Mrs. Simpson felt a little embarrassed. Looking back now, she realized that it was all because the woman her nephew had brought had talked nonsense, which led her to misunderstand others for no reason!
With just one glance, she knew that Sakia had a grudge against Mu Yiran. This Sakia was clearly using her and Helian and her daughter to make trouble for others, and she actually dared to use her as an executioner!
Mrs. Simpson has maintained a virtuous and upright character throughout her life, with not a single flaw. If this were to get out to someone with malicious intent, how would the media smear her?!
Growing angrier by the thought, Mrs. Simpson gave a few perfunctory words and pulled Simpson away, preparing to leave. Before leaving, she whispered to her nephew, "Find someone else quickly. It's shameful to bring such a petty person out like this!"
Henry wasn't really interested in this, but changing female companions was easier for him than changing his underwear, so he gave a perfunctory nod.
Sagin, who was about to act cute towards Henry, froze upon hearing this, her face turning deathly pale.
Helian Jingfen pushed Helian Xin to stand with Shi Youxi, and went to chase after Mrs. Simpson herself.
Helian Xin noticed Shi Youxi's tense and cold aura, and then looked at Candis, who was just as tall and handsome as Shi Youxi, and felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.
"How much longer are you going to watch? She's already hooked up with a new sugar daddy and left!"
With a "bang!" sound.
Helian Xin covered her mouth, staring in astonishment at the wine glass that had shattered in Shi Youxi's hand, red wine mixed with blood dripping onto the ground.
"Are you alright? Someone come here—" She tried to help the boy up, but her hand was brushed away.
The boy before me had pitch-black eyes, blood streaming down his face. "You promised you'd bring it up yourself, is this how you did it?"
Helian Xin trembled. "I didn't promise you I'd say that today!"
"It doesn't matter anymore. I gave you a chance but you didn't speak up. You'll have to bear the consequences of going back on your word. Helian Xin, I don't owe you anything."
Hearing his cold and indifferent tone, Helian Xin could no longer help but shout, "You care about her that much! You were just pretending to distance yourself for her sake, weren't you?!"
"How am I inferior to a stand-in? She's just a bar hostess! Shi Youxi, how can you be so despicable!"
Shi Youxi didn't turn his head, while Helian Xin's eyes were filled with tears and her teeth were clenched.
"You like her that much, huh? Fine, fine!"
Helian Xin stared intently in the direction Mu Yiran had left, then dragged Sagin away, who was arguing with Henry.
...
"Ran, where are we going? How about I take you upstairs to play? There's a card and board game room up there—"
Mu Yiran stopped and said to the British boy, "Thank you for helping me out of that situation."
If Condis hadn't stepped in at that time, Shi Youxi's voice would have only made things worse.
"You're welcome!" Candice scratched his head shyly. "Didn't you think I was really reliable just now..."
Mu Yiran: "...Your armpit is undone."
"...Ah!" Kandis quickly looked down to check, only to find his suit completely undamaged. He then looked up sharply and accused, "Ran, you lied to me!"
Mu Yiran had already walked a few steps away. "So easily fooled. If I really relied on you, even if I got scammed, it would be a buy-one-get-one-free deal."
Candice wanted to chase after him, but Mu Yiran stopped her, saying, "Although I'm very grateful for your help just now, let's keep our distance for now."
"Keep your distance! Can't I even stay behind you?!"
Mu Yiran shook her handbag. "No, I need to deliver a gift to Shi Youxi. What if you two start fighting again?"
She wanted to wait for Shi Youxi to come over in the lounge, give him the gift, and then say goodbye properly.
If others were to see her juggling between Candice and Shi Youxi, it would likely lead to another bloody conflict. It's better to just let things be simple and peaceful.
Candice was still persistent. "A gentleman's suitor wouldn't leave his sweetheart alone; that's impolite!"
Mu Yiran was amused by his righteous expression. "A gentleman's suitor doesn't make people feel intrusive or pressured. Stop following me!"
"You're going to turn against me again?"
With no sound behind her, Mu Yiran walked through the corridor, preparing to circle back to the lounge.
Sudden.
At the other end of the corridor, a waiter was bending over and groping a cart.
There was a cake on the cart.
Mu Yiran stared at the retreating figure, her pupils contracting, and rushed over, calling out, "Tessa!"
The waiter heard the voice behind him but did not turn around.
Mu Yiran raised her hand and grabbed the person's slender arm. "It's you—ah!"
Tessa suddenly stood up, slamming her head into Mu Yiran's face, and pulled a long-handled knife from under the cake, holding it to her neck.
Footsteps sounded around them. Tessa, supporting Mu Yiran, pulled her back, yelling, "Shut up if you want to live!"
Mu Yiran advised, "...If you kill me, no one will be there to help you escape!"
"Shut up!"
Tesa, however, seemed to be bewitched and wouldn't listen to Mu Yiran at all.
Mu Yiran glanced at the watch on her wrist and secretly pressed the emergency location tracker.
Suddenly, everything went black!
"What's going on!" Tessa screamed, her emotions in turmoil.
Mu Yiran took the opportunity to break free from the woman's grasp and ran towards the corridor by touching the wall, but bumped into a woman's body. She looked up and saw Helian Xin holding a mobile phone.
"Run! It's dangerous here! Call the bodyguards!" Mu Yiran instinctively pulled Helian Xin forward.
She didn't see Helian Xin's raised arm behind her, nor the stun gun flashing with laser light in the darkness.
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