「Yangcheng University」

In the teacher's office, Zhang Yuxi's powerful aura was on full display today, her noble and aloof demeanor cranked up to the max.

Now that Tang Xiufen and Han Wen weren't around, her office colleagues only dared to admire this aloof beauty from a distance, never approaching her. They all spoke to her courteously and respectfully.

After ten-thirty, Zhang Yuxi packed up her things to leave.

"Ms. Zhang?"

Zhang Yuxi turned, a hint of coldness flickering in her eyes. "What is it?"

The teacher flinched, pointing at the car keys on the desk. "Um, you forgot your keys."

Zhang Yuxi took the keys and gave a faint smile. "Thank you!"

In the car, Zhang Yuxi called An Lan.

"Where are you?"

After hanging up, she received An Lan's location. It was a coffee shop. Zhang Yuxi parked her car in the lot across the street and got out.

An Lan lifted her chin and smiled. "She's here."

Du Qian turned to look, her eyes filled with a mixture of surprise, jealousy, and envy.

Zhang Yuxi sat down, sizing up the woman who was once her close friend.

Du Qian smiled faintly. "Long time no see, Yuxi."

Zhang Yuxi inclined her head. "You wanted to see me?"

Du Qian pursed her lips, then laughed. "It's been almost two years since we last saw each other, hasn't it?"

"Ever since you left, I've been really worried about you. It's a pity I didn't have your contact information."

"Later, I found out you'd gotten in touch with An Lan, so I did everything I could to find her."

"Yuxi, we're good friends. Why didn't you contact me?"

Du Qian was beautiful, with the sweet demeanor of a girl-next-door. Combined with her charming and pitiful expression, she appeared very vulnerable. As she finished speaking, her face was full of hurt, and her tone carried a hint of accusation.

An Lan glanced at Zhang Yuxi's makeup for the day and sat quietly to the side.

Zhang Yuxi's expression remained unchanged as she spoke indifferently, "I never felt our relationship was so good that I was obligated to contact you."

An Lan, who was sipping her coffee, almost spat it out. Before all this, Zhang Yuxi and Du Qian had been incredibly close friends.

Du Qian's face instantly turned awkward.

"Yuxi, I know you blame me for telling Boyu's parents about your pregnancy."

"But at the time, I saw how determined you were to have the child, so I thought telling them wouldn't be a big deal."

"Besides, his mother kept pressing me for answers. I was forced to tell her; I had no choice."

Seeing Zhang Yuxi sitting there as still and unmoved as a queen, Du Qian looked aggrieved. "Yuxi, it's been so many years. Are you still blaming me?"

An Lan couldn't help but chime in, "Du Qian, it's a real waste of your talent that you didn't become an actress."

When they were good friends, it was easy to overlook her flaws. But time reveals a person's true character, and now, everything was crystal clear.

Du Qian pursed her lips, pointedly ignoring An Lan's words.

Zhang Yuxi said slowly, "Say whatever you like. That's your freedom. As for blaming you? I don't have that much spare time. I'm very busy."

An Lan's lips curled into a satisfied smile. Zhang Yuxi had made herself perfectly clear. Anyone with sense would know that continuing this conversation would be humiliating.

But Du Qian not only stayed, she also took out a wedding invitation.

Yes, a wedding invitation!

An Lan was about to explode. Damn it, this bitch actually had a move like this up her sleeve? Seducing her best friend's boyfriend wasn't enough, now she's shoving the invitation in her face? I should have kicked her out earlier instead of letting her stay and upset Yuxi! What the hell... That slap really should've happened! Hmph, it's probably not too late to do it now!

Du Qian placed the invitation right in front of Zhang Yuxi.

"This is the wedding invitation for Boyu and me. I hope you can come that day!"

Seeing that sincere look in her eyes, An Lan wanted to claw them out.

Zhang Yuxi didn't take it. "I'm very busy. I don't have time."

Du Qian pursed her lips. "It's alright if you don't come. I just came today because I wanted to know... how have you been?"

A smile appeared on Zhang Yuxi's face. "I've been doing very well. Fate allowed my child's father and I to meet in Yangcheng. We're already officially married now."

Du Qian was stunned. "You... you met him? What kind of person is he?"

An Lan sensed something was up. "What kind of person do you think he is?"

Du Qian said hurriedly, "I imagine someone who could catch Yuxi's eye couldn't be bad, right?" Then she asked, "You're married? Why didn't you have a wedding? Do your parents approve of you two being together? What does he do for work? What's his monthly salary? Can he support you and the child? You're still working, so who takes care of the baby?"

SLAP!

An Lan abruptly stood up. "I'm going to the restroom."

After saying that, she hurried off and made a call to Lin Feng. As soon as he picked up, she started issuing orders.

"Director Lin, I'm bringing a friend home for lunch in a bit! You must be so handsome it makes both gods and men furious, enough to blind our dog eyes!

"And dress up the babies to be as cute as possible!

"As for the food, it must be your best work—a full Man-Han Feast would be perfect!

"Don't ask why. Just do it!"

After hanging up, An Lan returned to her seat just in time to hear Du Qian say, "...I'm pregnant. You know Boyu's parents have been longing for a grandchild for a long time..."

An Lan sneered. "Let me tell you something. Last Chinese New Year, Lu Boyu wanted to come to Meicheng with his mother. He said he wanted to see how Yuxi was doing. Did you know about that?"

Du Qian was clearly unaware, but she still stammered, "I-I knew about that, of course!"

An Lan nodded. "Good that you knew! If Yuxi had even the slightest interest in that Lu Boyu, all she'd have to do is crook her finger, and he'd abandon even his parents to be with her. Do you believe that?"

The expression on Du Qian's face was priceless. However, she quickly composed herself. "You're just joking again."

Zhang Yuxi is already married, and I'm about to be. How could something like that possibly happen!

An Lan smiled. "Yuxi, since Du Qian came all this way, we should at least treat her to a meal, don't you think?"

Zhang Yuxi and Du Qian were both stunned. An Lan is being this generous? they both thought simultaneously.

An Lan smiled slightly. "I just called Director Lin and told him to get our lunch ready. Let's go, time to eat at home!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi came back to her senses and blinked.

An Lan got up to pay. When she returned, she found the other two still sitting there.

"Let's go, don't just sit there! Let's head back! And I can introduce Yuxi's husband to you while we're at it."

Du Qian stood up, smiling. "Great!"

Zhang Yuxi hadn't wanted to involve Lin Feng. She had figured she would just meet Du Qian and send her on her way.

An Lan leaned in and whispered, "If you're not going to show off your husband now, when will you?

"Can't you see she only came here to flaunt? We can't lose to her!"

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.