Yu Dou quickly drove off, and it was not until his car left the Nanshan Residence that Song Qingyang retracted her gaze!

Even though the two of them had just shared a passionate kiss, the dislike she felt towards Yu Dou seemed to increase by a notch!

She took a couple of steps, raised her head, and her gaze swept towards the balcony on the second floor where a figure quickly entered the room.

She clenched her teeth and recognized it was Father, what Yu Dou had said was indeed true!

...

On that same evening, Ji Xiangling attended a fashion party, not particularly large, but several acquaintances from the fashion world were there.

She accepted the invitation from friends, though she didn’t really want to go, thinking staying at home was of no use, so she went.

The party was plain and unremarkable, without any special aspects, but if she had to point out something unforgettable about the party.

It would be the presence of a person, a woman!

That woman was Chu Jingyun.

Ji Xiangling knew her well, when she left the country in a pique years ago, Chu Jingyun was already around.

However, she didn’t pay attention to her at that time; who could have imagined that during her six years away, this woman had been by Song Yansheng’s side?

She even gained Yu Yao’s approval, being seen by Yu Yao as the prospective daughter-in-law, indicating she was no ordinary person.

Now, six years have passed, and looking at this woman again, she adorned a form-fitting lilac gown, elegantly outlining her graceful and enchanting curves, especially the V-shaped open back, perfectly displaying her alluring waist and snow-white skin!

Yet, she deliberately let her long curly hair fall, covering that enticing allure on her back, but even so, the subtle hints in her every move stirred endless fantasies among the men present.

It must be said that Chu Jingyun is indeed a captivating beauty, yet unfortunately, even a beauty like her can’t catch Song Yansheng’s eye.

She and Chu Jingyun were both ousted by the simple and unadorned Shi Nuan.

No, that’s not quite accurate; they were not defeated by Shi Nuan but by Song Yansheng’s obsession!

If Shi Nuan were not that woman’s daughter, if Shi Nuan did not resemble her so much, how could Song Yansheng possibly take a liking to her!

Ji Xiangling noticed Chu Jingyun, and actually, Chu Jingyun also noticed Ji Xiangling.

In fact, she had been aware of her long ago, but meeting her in person was a first.

She didn’t go up to greet her, and she caught Ji Xiangling watching her several times with her peripheral vision; they seemed to both be waiting for the other to approach.

They are practically strangers from unrelated lives in this city, yet because of Song Yansheng, a connection emerged between them.

They even share a common title: women who have once accompanied Song Yansheng!

Yes, accompanied, but it was merely accompanying—a wishful and self-deluding companionship!

In other words, they are both pitiable souls!

Chu Jingyun doesn’t regard Ji Xiangling as a rival, but indeed she has an interest in wanting to know Ji Xiangling.

It’s not to collaborate or anything of the like; she simply wishes to understand more about Song Yansheng through her.

Especially Song Yansheng who endured abroad silently for seven years, that most suffering and heart-wrenching Song Yansheng.

Ultimately, the one who chose to approach was Ji Xiangling, indicating that Chu Jingyun was slightly more composed than Ji Xiangling.

Of course, she is a year older than Ji Xiangling. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Ji Xiangling walked up to her, offered a slight smile, and greeted, "Hello, Miss Chu!"