Li Yunwei, standing to the side, looked slightly serious upon hearing this, her eyes fixed on Chen Muxi.
Chen Muxi looked troubled, frowning as she stared at me. "If I had known you would ask me these questions, I wouldn't have come to eat with you..."
I smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, Xixi, I won't argue with your brother about these things. Actually, I talked about these things with him last night, so I know what I'm doing."
Chen Muxi hesitated for a moment before speaking softly and slowly: "Actually, my mother really liked you at first. Our family has known for a long time that you saved my brother's life before, and we are all grateful to you. When my mother found out that you were also in Jiangcheng, she said that she wanted to pay a visit, but my brother said that your family situation was a bit complicated. He said that even if we went to thank you, for example, by giving you something nice or a monetary reward, those benefits would not end up in your hands, but would only benefit your family."
I thought to myself, that's the truth.
My grandma and aunt would occasionally buy me something, and then Jiang Yi and Jiang Hao would divide it up.
Even when the seasons changed, the clothes my grandma and aunt bought for me would be taken away by Jiang Yi.
She clearly has several closets full of clothes and doesn't need anything.
“My brother knew you had a childhood sweetheart and had inquired about it. He knew you two had a good relationship and were likely to get married in the future. My brother thought it best not to bother you and cause any trouble. Later, Gu Shao cheated on you and betrayed you. My brother was furious when he heard the news, so he took Yun Tang's wedding invitation and went to the wedding, actually hoping to support you. But the wedding was chaotic, and you left early. My brother didn't dare to be too proactive, still afraid of being misunderstood and affecting your reputation. My mother knew about these things and wanted to help you in your career as a way of thanking you for saving my brother back then, so she asked you to come and tailor a plan for her.”
This was the first time I had clearly heard Su Shenglin's feelings for me over the years; I never imagined they could trace back so far and so deeply.
Moreover, he has remembered a kindness from his youth for so long and so firmly.
Li Yunwei was also deeply moved and exclaimed, "Mr. Su is truly an exceptional man, and your family is also very kind."
"Thank you..." Chen Muxi pursed her lips, smiled slightly, and continued—
“I was performing abroad at the time, so I don’t know the specific details, but my mom initially supported my brother’s feelings for you and his pursuit of you, even though you had been married before. My mom didn’t mind your background; on the contrary, she felt very sorry for you and thought you were too pitiful. Another point is that my brother has been a complete workaholic these past few years, focusing solely on his career and never mentioning marriage. My mom had arranged several blind dates for him, all with carefully selected outstanding women, but my brother wouldn’t even meet them. My mom once thought there was something wrong with his orientation and even thought our family line would end. Later, when she found out that my brother had feelings for you, my mom felt that even if you were from a lower social class or had been married before, it didn’t matter. As long as my brother liked you, she would accept it. It’s better than my brother remaining single forever.”
"But who knew... later you reported your father, causing a huge uproar, and then your divorce case with the Gu family was full of twists and turns. During that time, your affairs were trending on social media several times, weren't they? Actually, my brother handled it all secretly. Even the time I intervened, it was my brother who asked me to help you, but he couldn't contact you directly, so he went through Sister Weiwei..."
Li Yunwei suddenly realized, "No wonder! What a coincidence that it had to be you! So that's why Mr. Su had such a good plan!"
I listened quietly, deeply moved on one hand, and overwhelmed with guilt on the other.
Who wouldn't want such a perfect man?
I never dared to dream that I would encounter the greatest fortune of my life when I was at my lowest point.
But now... the road between us is getting harder and harder.
Even if I'm willing to let go of my resentment and fight against all obstacles, I can't guarantee that I'll win.
I'm likely to let him down.
“If you cause trouble once or twice, my mom will feel sorry for you, but if it happens too often… especially during the New Year’s Eve family reunion party last time, when Gu Yutian tried to throw concentrated sulfuric acid at you, but my brother stopped her—when my mom found out, she was really angry, and at the same time, she felt that you might not be suitable for my brother…”
Chen Muxi glanced at me timidly, as if afraid I couldn't handle what she was saying.
I appeared calm on the surface, as if I didn't care, but my heart was still somewhat stirred.
Even though I had long noticed that Mrs. Su's attitude towards me had changed, I was still saddened when I actually confirmed it.
Because I have truly fallen in love with Su Shenglin.
"What's even more coincidental is that during this period... my grandfather's old subordinate, who is also Xu Qianning's grandfather, started to visit our family frequently after he retired. Every time he came, he brought Xu Qianning with him. Although no one said it outright, everyone understood. The two old people wanted to strengthen their family ties and tried to match Xu Qianning with my brother, but my brother ignored them completely. Yesterday, he insisted on taking you back, which was actually a way of showing his attitude to the family."
Chen Muxi looked at me, her tone even more solemn: "My brother means that once he's decided on you, he wants to be with you."
Li Yunwei listened intently, then turned to look at me, her gaze both happy and worried for me.
I glanced at them and forced a smile. "Why are you all looking at me like that? We haven't broken up yet, our feelings for each other are still strong."
Li Yunwei looked at Chen Muxi and asked, "So your mother has also taken a liking to Xu Qianning?"
Chen Muxi pouted, "Actually, I don't really like it that much... but compared to others, all the conditions..."
Chen Muxi, out of consideration for my feelings, didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant.
Compared to Xu Qianning, I only have the advantage in height and appearance. In other aspects—whether it's career talent, family background, or how close or distant we are—I am clearly at a disadvantage.
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