Yan Yue was even more troubled, but she still didn't want to leave so soon, so she could only grit her teeth and endure the humiliation. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said those things to humiliate you... but actually, Gu Yutian told me that Brother Gu still likes you and wants to win you back. She said that you've climbed up to... the Su family and look down on Brother Gu. I was just standing up for Brother Gu."
I smiled and said bluntly, "Anyone with a brain knows who wronged whom between Gu Yanqing and me. Besides, this is my personal matter, and you don't need to worry about it."
Yan Yue muttered, "I know... they've already apologized..."
I stopped arguing and looked at Chen Muxi, asking, "Where's the rest room? Then we can get the needle and thread."
"Okay, I'll take you there."
Chen Muxi took my hand and we had only taken two steps when I looked up and saw Su Shenglin standing on the outer perimeter, his eyes like cold stars, staring at me blankly for who knows how long.
Chen Muxi said in a flurry, "Brother, I'm taking Sister Jiang away for a while."
"good."
When our eyes met, my heart skipped a beat, and I gave him a slight smile.
Chen Muxi led Yan Yue and me to a lounge on the second floor and had someone bring us needles and thread.
Yan Yue wanted to take off her dress so I could repair it, but I couldn't find a change of clothes, so I had to let her wear it so I could work a little harder.
After working for half an hour, I finally managed to perfectly put those few tangled threads back in place, and the embroidered flowers that had been stretched out of shape were restored to their original state. From the outside, it was impossible to tell that they had been damaged.
"Yan Yue, look at how they repay evil with kindness. You should learn from them and stop hanging out with those silly, clueless girls all the time." Chen Muxi was eating snacks nearby, and when she saw that I had finished my work, she immediately made a few more sarcastic remarks.
Yan Yue could tell she was frustrated, but she didn't dare to argue back. She could only mutter, "It's all Gu Yutian's fault. I'll break up with her right now!"
Chen Muxi clapped her hands and stood up. "Let's go, Sister Jiang, let's go out and play!"
I packed up my needle and thread, got up and followed her, smiling as I reminded her, "Don't call me Sister Jiang anymore, we're all of the same generation, just call me Jiang Wan."
"Okay, then I'll call you Jiang Wan, and you can still call me Xixi."
This rich young lady has a very generous and cheerful personality, and is quite likable.
Remembering my doubts, I asked bluntly, "When we first bumped into each other at the hospital entrance, did you already know me?"
Chen Muxi smiled sheepishly, "Yes, you were all the rage online those days, and you're so pretty, I recognized you immediately."
I was a little skeptical: "You only got to know me because of that incident?"
"Hehe...you're so smart, I couldn't fool you."
A sudden warmth welled up inside me, accompanied by an inexplicable restlessness. "So when did you meet me? And how did your family treat me—"
"Oh, my brother's here!" Chen Muxi suddenly interrupted me before I could finish my question.
Turning around, I saw that it was indeed Su Shenglin who had come over.
"Jiang Wan, if you want to know anything, just ask my brother. I'm leaving now!" Chen Muxi said, then turned and went down the other side of the stairs.
I stood there, watching Su Shenglin walk towards me, and my heart started beating inexplicably again.
At this moment, I am certain that I am not just being delusional. All these "coincidences" together mean that Su Shenglin intentionally approached me, and that the rest of the Su family were "helping" him.
My mind was buzzing, but I tried my best to remain calm and forced a smile: "Mr. Su."
Su Shenglin nodded slightly and immediately apologized: "Jiang Wan, I'm sorry about what happened earlier... It's our fault for not being hospitable enough."
"No, no," I said in surprise, waving my hand quickly. "How can this be your fault? Miss Yan was misled by Miss Gu and was standing up for Gu Yanqing. It has nothing to do with you."
"No matter what, we, the Su family, are the hosts, and it's definitely wrong to let our guests suffer."
I waved my hand dismissively and said, "It's really nothing. Besides, Madam Su and Miss Su have both backed me up, so I'm all set."
Su Shenglin lowered his head slightly and smiled.
I didn't understand what he was laughing at, but then he looked up and explained, "Mu Xi takes my mother's surname, Chen Mu Xi."
I suddenly realized, "No wonder, I guessed it. But I really didn't expect that Mu Xi is your younger sister. I've met her a few times."
"Yes, I know."
"Then why don't you say so?"
"That girl wouldn't let me say it; she said it would be more interesting that way."
"..." I was speechless, but thinking about it, this style was indeed very much like Chen Muxi's personality.
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