Chapter 377: Chapter 377

Song Qingchen chuckled softly, leaning closer to say, "They’re all present tonight, yet no one can protect Gu Zixuan under these circumstances. Isn’t that the most satisfying revenge?"

In the darkness, Liang Shiman did not speak, only gazed quietly at He Qimo, her trembling fingertips and the faint redness in her eyes revealing everything.

After a long while, she seemed to have calmed down and said, "Qingchen, do you know what the most infuriating thing in the world is?"

"Your boyfriend, who genuinely loves you, can return to your side, yet is forcibly taken away by a wretch. The funniest part is, knowing clearly she’s loved the wrong person, doesn’t love him at all, but after occupying him for eight years and then kicking him aside, she becomes the one who’s given the most, waited the longest, and been protected the most by him. And your eight years, no one will ever see..."

Liang Shiman spoke with both sarcasm and heartbreak.

Song Qingchen lowered her eyelids slightly, nodded, "That’s why, Cousin, you have to believe there is more than one woman in this world who hates her."

Upon hearing this, Liang Shiman coldly curled her lips, paused, glanced at her watch, and said, "By timing, Zhou Xiao should be arriving now, right?"

"Almost, my brother said he saw Zhou Xiao get into the car and leave from the Zhou Family’s villa half an hour ago; at this moment... she’ll be here soon."

During the conversation, a glint flashed in Song Qingchen’s eyes.

Meanwhile, as Yu Yuanshen and He Qimo took their seats, both their gazes landed beside Feng Chengjin.

Separated by the space between them.

In recent days, they each have been adjusting to the complex emotions since learning Gu Zixuan might be pregnant.

Indeed, feelings between these people are peculiar.

When not meeting or during disturbances, life is filled with reason, and they all know they should unconditionally treat Gu Zixuan well.

But after meeting, with life stable, that piercing heartache once seen and unforgettable still makes them inescapably sad, uncontainably so.

Yu Yuanshen was relatively better; perhaps his personality, or maybe he’s been busy dealing with Zhou Family’s stock issues, allowing him to quickly calm down regardless.

He picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and when Feng Chengjin glanced over, he pretended not to notice Gu Zixuan, turning his face away, waiting for the evening charity gala to begin.

On the other hand, He Qimo’s presence and attitude appeared even more intriguing.

He wasn’t suitable to appear; in whatever event, under such circumstances, he should temporarily lay low.

Yet he not only came but came so...

His lips held a faint smile, and he unabashedly stared at Gu Zixuan until her eyelashes quivered, incapable of avoiding lowering her head, and even Feng Chengjin looked over.

He curled his lips in a more self-mocking smile, then lowered his head, starting to remain silent.

His cold demeanor made the executives who greeted him nearly hit a wall, faces unpleased, yet they couldn’t say anything.

Along with the speech by Heart Benefit Foundation’s Vice President Tang Ming, an array of delicacies was served, and the seat next to He Qimo finally had another person.

He Qimo glanced sideways, sneered, "Really?"

The person beside him ignored it, buried their head, vigorously ate a few mouthfuls, and only then angrily muttered without raising their head, "He Qimo, how come that bus didn’t hit and kill you at the red light just now!"

That’s right; the person who came was Shen Jian妮.

Recalling the reason why she appeared today.

Shen Jian妮 really wanted to curse the entire world’s zoo; whether He Qimo, Yu Yuanshen, Feng Chengjin, or Gu Zixuan are involved in a complex love affair, what does it matter to her. The source of this content ɪs NoveI[F]ire.net

She’s already been messed up and scolded, her tragedy unmatched with the number of unwarranted casualties worldwide.

As a result, in the evening, He Qimo suddenly, for some inexplicable reason, suggested bringing her out for dinner.

She thought all her pent-up feelings would be released with eating, which seemed like the only thing that could make her a bit happier, and it solely demonstrated human care by being associated with such a boss.

She already planned where to eat and how expensive the dishes to order.

But after getting out of the car and seeing the venue... Shen Jian妮 really considered killing He Qimo’s entire family on the spot.

Of course, seeing He Qimo actually take her along the red carpet, seemingly planning to push her through the doors, experiencing the collective gaze of everyone.

Not instantly stabbing He Qimo feels like after being friends with benefits for so many days, revolutionary friendship was profoundly deep.

Thus, she snuck to the back of the venue and entered through the side door, boldly waited until the banquet started before daring to sneak over.

At this moment, hearing Shen Jian妮’s angry voice, He Qimo’s lips coldly twitched, "If it killed me, you’d be sitting in the car, wouldn’t it kill you too?"

"If it killed me, I’d rather not have come here with you."

Shen Jian妮 paused eating, putting down her knife and fork, and stopped glancing nervously around.

She glared fiercely at He Qimo, "Why the hell did you say that? Do you really think I’m a fool, thinking I don’t know what you’re up to?"

He Qimo raised an eyebrow, assumed a look that said, "What am I up to?"

Shen Jian妮 continued, "He Qimo, you’re taking advantage of the photos I posted two days ago, which stirred up rumors and led people to question why someone with your emotional intelligence would leave a beautiful, well-educated young lady for someone like me. People are guessing there must be some hidden reasons, and you want to strike while the iron is hot and ruin me further, right?"

He Qimo was stunned for a moment, not speaking.

Shen Jian妮 immediately interrupted, "Don’t even think about it! I’m telling you, attending events together, being publicly mocked as a mistress, walking the red carpet, and taking shamelessness to the extreme—none of these will happen! From today onward, you won’t be able to use my reputation to achieve any goals. I’m following your lead now in hopes you might make me famous in the future, but if you destroy me too much, my dreams of a comeback will be just fantasies. Don’t assume my intelligence has completely fallen apart; even a cornered rabbit will bite. Just because we slept together, doesn’t mean I’m your woman. Don’t expect me to obey your every command!"

He Qimo furrowed his brows, really wanting to ask if she had a persecution complex.

Shen Jian妮 became more indignant as she took a bite, raising her fork and saying, "You want to ruin me, but I refuse to let you. I must protect myself; a woman must always rely on herself!"

In an instant, He Qimo didn’t want to talk anymore.

However, upon catching Gu Zixuan’s fleeting glance, he lowered his gaze, not refuting Shen Jian妮’s accusation of utilizing her.

In the air, a heavy heartache lingered.

Indeed, there might have been some use taken, but not as Shen Jian妮 imagined—let it be...

From across the room.

Gu Zixuan quietly watched Shen Jian妮, who appeared beside He Qimo.

The intimacy and familiarity of their conversation weren’t lost on her; precisely because she noticed it, she felt even more speechless due to the discomfort weighing on her heart.

Especially as she saw Shen Jian妮 suddenly choking on food and He Qimo calmly handing her a glass of water.

Her eyes suddenly reddened as she recalled that night when He Qimo was standing by the door, asking through the door panel, "Zixuan, if I step out, would you return to my side and remarry me?"

She remained speechless.

He Qimo’s sarcastic remark followed, "You won’t, right?"

Faced with her deep silence.

He said, "So, you should go back. Since my other half in marriage is no longer you, whoever it is doesn’t matter anymore..."

Now, looking at He Qimo bringing Shen Jian妮 with such nonchalance, she took a sip of juice, lowered her head, and quickly chose to eat, blocking the tears that she was struggling to control.

Gu Zixuan was heartbroken.

He Qimo simply observed quietly from a distance.

In the distance, Liang Shiman watched them too, her heart wrenched and trembling.

So much pain, so much tearing apart.

He Qimo’s eyes filled with concern, so much so that it slit Liang Shiman’s heart into two, the pain seeming to rupture even her fingernails.

On the scene, several people were all the while feeling distressed with their own thoughts.

And at this moment, it seemed as if this silence that surpassed words was finally coming to an end.

When the vice president was halfway through his speech.

The closed doors of the charity gala suddenly swung open with a loud "bang."

At the entrance, the doormen and others were stunned, simultaneously dismayed for failing to serve well and disrupting the dining of big shots and tycoons present, while also eager to remedy the situation.

Quickly, they stepped forward humbly and respectfully inquiring.

"May I ask who you are?"

Right then, a golden invitation card was casually handed over, pinched between two slender fingers.

Upon noticing the lady’s aura, appearance, and attire, the doormen nervously received it.

Upon glancing at the name inside, they were even more respectful, immediately saying, "Oh, welcome to the Daughter of District Chief Zhou, Miss Zhou’s presence."

Instantly, the atmosphere in the entire room shifted subtly.

Especially for Gu Zixuan, Feng Chengjin, Yu Yuanshen, and... He Qimo.

The person was none other than Zhou Xiao.

More importantly, she was accompanied by someone.

Also holding an invitation card.

With such aura and presence, and that somewhat familiar face... Feng Chengjin’s eyes narrowed coldly...