Li Yunwei became slightly serious. "Jiang Yi may love you a little, but not as deeply as you think. Her insistence on marrying you is just a deliberate attempt to steal Jiang Wan away and make her sad."
Gu Yanqing smiled enigmatically and said nonchalantly, "Jiang Wan must have told you all this, right? Jiang Yi isn't that kind of person. She's innocent and naive. Although she can be a little willful at times, she's definitely not as scheming as you make her out to be."
Li Yunwei's expression was indescribable. "You really are... You seem like a smart person, but when you encounter a green tea bitch, your brain seems to have been scalded with boiling water."
I couldn't help but chuckle.
Gu Yanqing looked at us with a gloomy and displeased expression, and he seemed to be losing face.
He turned to leave, but Li Yunwei had no intention of letting him go. She continued, "Jiang Yi has been jealous of Jiang Wan since she was a child. She can't stand seeing Jiang Wan do anything good. As long as Jiang Wan takes a liking to something, she will try to take it away. If she can't take it away, she will try to destroy it. In Jiang Yi's eyes, you are nothing but something that Jiang Wan takes a liking to. Oh no, you are not even a thing."
"Li Yunwei, I'm warning you to watch your words! It's inevitable that our two families will deal with each other in business, so don't go too far!" Gu Yanqing finally lost his temper and turned around to scold her sternly.
Li Yunwei wasn't afraid of him and continued slowly, "I'm just trying to be helpful, why are you so angry? These words aren't something I made up. They were said by Jiang Yi and her daughter in the hospital room, and my aunt overheard them. If I hadn't seen you being played like a fool, I wouldn't have bothered with this."
My heart skipped a beat. So that's how it is?
Gu Yanqing glanced sideways at him, "Do you think I'd believe such a one-sided story? You're just trying to sow discord between me and Jiang Yi."
Li Yunwei was speechless. She raised her hand and waved it at him, saying, "Fine, you can go now. I deserved it for being so rude today!"
Seeing her attitude, Gu Yanqing's expression clearly softened, and it was unclear whether he believed her or not.
Just then, his phone rang.
Gu Yanqing took out his phone and answered, "Hello, Xiaoyi... um, I just got off work and am on my way. I'll be at the hospital in a bit."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Yanqing looked at me, hesitant to speak.
After a moment, he looked away from Li Yunwei, his expression softening slightly: "I know Jiang Wan has been staying at your place these past few days. Thank you for your help and please take good care of her."
My face showed extreme surprise.
His attitude keeps changing, is he sure he's not mentally unstable?
Li Yunwei was also confused by his words. She paused for a moment and then retorted sarcastically, "Who do you think you are, ordering me around?"
Gu Yanqing turned pale and then red-faced from her sarcasm. He spat out "incomprehensible" and stormed off.
A few people from the company stayed behind to work overtime, and witnessing this scene, they all looked at me with pity.
I told everyone to go home after get off work and not to work too hard.
I followed Li Yunwei downstairs and got into her car.
"Weiwei, what you just said, was it true?" I fastened my seatbelt and asked curiously.
Li Yunwei gripped the steering wheel, and upon hearing this, she immediately perked up, "Of course it's true! You also think I'm trying to sow discord?"
Li Yunwei glanced back at me and explained, "Have you forgotten? My aunt is the director of the oncology department, and Jiang Yi works in her department. She overheard Jiang Yi talking to your stepmother yesterday."
I was surprised, and somewhat amused and exasperated.
"I always thought that Jiang Yi truly loved Gu Yanqing. After all, she dared to bravely express her love in front of so many people on her eighteenth birthday. I admire her." I still remember that scene clearly. Many people applauded and cheered.
Li Yunwei snorted coldly: "I guess she initially just wanted to steal your man, but then she got too into the role and became involved herself."
I was speechless, dumbfounded.
"Gu Yanqing says he doesn't believe it, but I suspect he's suspicious to some extent. Just wait and see, they'll have a falling out soon. My aunt said that cancer treatment is very painful, and Jiang Yi makes a scene in the ward every day. Doctors and nurses have come and gone, but they still can't handle her. How deep can a man's love for a woman be, and how much wear and tear can it withstand? Besides, they might not even be truly in love."
I nodded. "Now that you mention it, I suddenly understand why Gu Yanqing came to me today to try and make amends."
She must have been driven to despair by Jiang Yi's antics, and then remembered how good I was to her, fantasizing about finding warmth from me.
Li Yunwei said seriously, "Don't you dare soften your heart or change your mind, or I'll break off all ties with you!"
"Don't worry, I'm not that cheap."
I'm too busy with company matters to think about romance, especially with a scoundrel who betrayed me.
Seeing me sighing, Li Yunwei knew what I was worried about and comforted me, "Don't worry about the cyberbullying. I've already found someone to help handle it, and I guarantee the hype will die down within two days."
"Really?" I was delighted, but also curious. "Who did you contact?"
"You wouldn't know them anyway, but I can handle it, don't worry."
I've been working non-stop these past few days and am completely exhausted, so when she said that, I didn't ask any more questions. I just told her, "If you need money to bribe someone, just let me know."
"Of course, I'll run the errands. I can't possibly pay out of my own pocket," Li Yun replied with a smile.
I smiled and said sincerely, "Weiwei, it's so good to have you..."
We've known each other for over ten years. Li Yunwei has helped me a lot. We're not sisters, but we're closer than sisters.
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Li Yunwei must have found some powerful figure with extraordinary abilities, because sure enough, within two days, the online criticism of me almost disappeared.
Meanwhile, negative news broke one after another in the entertainment industry and within the system, making headlines and attracting the attention of netizens.
To thank my best friend, I picked out several new seasonal outfits to give her.
What seems like a misfortune may actually be a blessing in disguise.
To my surprise, this public opinion storm actually increased my company's brand awareness quite a bit.
Some netizens who originally intended to cause trouble at the flagship store were surprised to find that our store's clothing designs were very high-end, the fabrics were exquisite, and the prices were much cheaper than those of top international luxury brands. They turned from haters to fans or neutral observers to fans, not only buying for themselves but also recommending it to others.
Even bags, shoes, and accessories have become incredibly popular, leading to a significant increase in sales.
I sat in my office, listening to the marketing manager's report, and I couldn't suppress the smile on my face.
Even if you're criticized, you're still successful. After getting away from that scumbag, her career took off and she made a fortune. She's finally able to hold her head high.
There was a knock on the office door, and Xiao Yingtao came in, excitedly saying, "Sister Wan, good news!"
My eyes lit up. "What other good news?"
Xiao Yingtao handed over a note and explained, "The housekeeper from Su Garden just called the customer service department and said that Madam Su's sixtieth birthday is next month, and they would like you to take her measurements for a dress. They asked if it's convenient for you. If you agree, please call back and arrange a time to visit. Su Garden will send a car to pick you up."
I was completely confused. "What Su Garden? Who's celebrating their 60th birthday?"
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