Mingyao was flattered and quickly declined.
Zhong Ruyi held Mingyao's hand tightly and looked at her sincerely: "Xiao Su, don't refuse."
Zhong Ruyi still feels lingering fear when she recalls the fire that happened not long ago.
If Mingyao and Pei Siyu hadn't rescued her in time, she probably would have been killed by Lin Bin and Luo Cuilan.
After the fire, she wanted to acknowledge Mingyao as her younger sister, but she was delayed by company matters.
Mingyao was a little embarrassed: "Sister Su, don't you think it's going too far for me to...falsify my identity?"
After learning her true identity, Zhong Ruyi became very resistant to her.
"That's because I'm too narrow-minded."
Zhong Ruyi looked at Mingyao with heartache: "I had someone investigate your matter. You must have had a very difficult time before."
Her eyes were full of love, which made Mingyao feel as if she were in another world.
From the moment Ming Suqin divorced Su Qiqiang, her life underwent a dramatic change.
Mingyao kept telling herself it was okay, that everything would pass.
"Sis, why are you suddenly bringing this up?"
Mingyao felt a mix of emotions. Zhong Ruyi moved closer to her and lowered her voice, "I'll keep an eye on things related to your mother."
"I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."
She froze, staring at Zhong Ruyi in disbelief.
Su Qiqiang had hidden Ming Suqin very well, but he never expected that Zhong Ruyi would discover the clues.
"Sister Zhong, really?"
Mingyao's eyes reddened, and her voice trembled.
Zhong Ruyi was surprised by Mingyao's reaction and quickly said, "I must keep my sister's matter in mind."
"Don't worry, I'll support you from now on."
Mingyao felt a pang of sadness; no one had ever said such a thing to her before.
"Thank you, Sister Zhong."
Hu Haichuan approached carrying several bags and packages. "Miss Su, these are gifts specially prepared for you."
He was followed by two assistants, each carrying five or six bags.
Mingyao's jaw nearly dropped in shock. "Sister Zhong, this, this is all for me?"
Zhong Ruyi picked out a piece of clothing and held it up in front of Mingyao, saying, "I see you dress so plainly every day, so I specially bought bags and jewelry in your size."
Before Mingyao could refuse, she quickly said, "This is a token of my appreciation. If you don't accept it, it means you don't consider me your older sister."
The words of refusal stuck in Mingyao's throat, but she swallowed them back.
While Zhong Ruyi was showing Mingyao the clothes, Hu Haichuan stood to the side, watching her with doting eyes.
Mingyao noticed his gaze, and the moment their eyes met, Hu Haichuan cleared his throat and looked away as if nothing had happened.
Mingyao understood, and secretly glanced at Zhong Ruyi.
As it was nearing the end of the workday, Zhong Ruyi and Hu Haichuan went to the president's office to meet Pei Siyu.
While Mingyao was packing her clothes, some colleagues noticed the logo on the bag and gathered around.
"Wow, Sister Su, did President Pei buy this for you?"
"I'm so envious! President Pei actually bought so many clothes and bags for Sister Su all at once."
Her female colleagues looked at her with envy and jealousy, and Mingyao quickly explained, "No, that's not it."
"This was given to me by my older sister."
Immediately afterwards, Xu Sitian's sarcastic voice came: "Tsk tsk, looks like you're bisexual."
"Not only do men like you, but women are also completely powerless against you."
Her colleagues looked embarrassed and all avoided Xu Sitian.
Xu Sitian has a powerful family background and is also capable, so she can basically do whatever she wants in the company.
She crossed her arms, looked down at Mingyao with disdain, and scoffed at the luxury goods.
"It's just clothes and bags, isn't it?"
Xu Sitian's words were full of hostility, and she looked down on Ming Yao: "Don't you and President Pei have a good relationship?"
"Don't you want me to buy you clothes and bags?"
"Why do you treasure anything that just anyone gives you?"
She scoffed, her tone even more disdainful: "From now on, if any man gives you something, you'll be grateful to him?"
Xu Sitian's words were barbed and sarcastic, making her colleagues present feel very awkward.
Mingyao looked at Xu Sitian expressionlessly.
She knew that Xu Sitian was angry because of what had been exposed at the last meeting.
"how?"
Seeing that Mingyao didn't respond, Xu Sitian became even more arrogant: "Feeling guilty?"
She looked at Mingyao with a sneer, her attitude becoming even more arrogant: "If it weren't for Mrs. Pei, how could you possibly have had the chance to marry President Pei?"
Mingyao's colleagues all turned to look at her, curious about how she would respond.
Mingyao's eyes were red-rimmed, and her clear eyes became misty.
She bit her lower lip, blinked, and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, looking pitiful.
Xu Sitian glared at Ming Yao with disgust and said sarcastically, "Why come to work if you're so fragile?"
"Hehe, you didn't win over President Pei just by crying, did you?"
Mingyao quickly wiped away her tears and said aggrievedly, "Miss Xu, do you dislike me very much?"
Xu Sitian sneered: "Isn't that obvious?"
She looked at Mingyao with disdain and said, word by word, "From the first moment I saw you, I hated you!"
She moved closer to Mingyao and continued in a threatening tone, "One day I'll win President Pei back!"
Mingyao stared wide-eyed at her innocently: "Miss Xu, you, you don't mean to be a mistress, do you?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was just loud enough for her colleagues around her to hear.
Xu Sitian paused for a moment, then said shamelessly, "The one who isn't loved is the mistress. Su Xueya, you only have a marriage certificate with President Pei."
"A marriage without love will eventually fall apart."
Mingyao frowned, looking at Xu Sitian with great confusion, "Miss Xu, do you think President Pei is such a casual man?"
"Of course not."
"If that's not the case, why does Miss Xu expect President Pei to do something that's not in line with his personality?"
"President Pei is exceptionally capable and has a clean private life. Why do you think someone as self-disciplined as him would betray his marriage?"
Xu Sitian was speechless, completely at a loss for words.
She choked up, and Mingyao continued, tears streaming down her face, "You don't understand President Pei at all, yet you keep saying you like him."
"Miss Xu, you and I are different."
“You are a top student who graduated from a foreign university. I may not have a good academic background or be very bright, but I will not do anything that violates public morals.”
"But Miss Xu, why did you..."
Mingyao stared at Xu Sitian with feigned incomprehension, tears falling like pearls from a broken string.
She sobbed, her words slurred, "Even if I'm not good enough for President Pei, how could you slander his character?"
"Xu Sitian, does liking someone equate to slandering them?"
Mingyao tearfully accused Xu Sitian, her eyes red, "No matter how much you dislike me, you absolutely cannot slander my husband!"
The stereotypical image of Mingyao is that of a gentle and fragile woman, but now, as she protects Pei Siyu, she is incredibly resilient and her attitude is even more forceful.
"Sister Su and President Pei are the true love!"
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