In the moments when she wasn’t by his side, he wondered whether his meddling played a role in speeding up their relationship.
"What does it have to do with you? Even without you, we would have met. I would still end up with him."
Huo Yi at that time was an irresistible charm to her. Even if he warned her about the trials and tribulations awaiting her, she would still jump in without any hesitation.
"Isn’t there a saying? Throughout a woman’s life, if she doesn’t experience a few scoundrels, how can she be a suitable mother?"
Ye Ranran’s eyes were calm, and there was no longer any trace of pain in her radiant gaze.
She started to believe that time was the best healer. No matter how deep or painful a wound, it would eventually heal.
"So, Ranran is thinking about becoming a mother? Don’t worry, I will try my best."
Ye Ranran gave him a contemptuous glance, yet the rosy blush seeping across her face betrayed her true feelings.
By the time they held hands and returned to Huo mansion, dinner was ready.
Seeing Jun Mochan’s caring demeanor towards Ye Ranran, Xu Zi couldn’t hide her jealousy.
Why? Why does Ye Ranran have such good luck?
Having missed out on Huo Yi, she met Gao Han. Without Gao Han, she gets to marry Jun Mochan?
And Xu Zi, having invested all her heart and soul, ends up becoming a laughingstock in the end?
"Sister-in-law, is there something on my wife’s face? Why are you continuously staring at her?" Jun Mochan stood before Ye Ranran, his glare at Xu Zi murderous.
Ye Ranran poked her head out from behind Jun Mochan, her eyes twinkling with good-natured mirth. "Dear, she’s just looking at me because I am pretty. She isn’t interested in you, so don’t be jealous, okay?"
"So, now Ranran swings both ways." Jun Mochan looked at her, the murderous glint in his eyes instantly vanished.
"Rest assured, no matter what, I would never be interested in her."
Jun Mochan looked relieved. "That puts my mind at ease."
Between their coordinated back-and-forth, they reduced Xu Zi’s worth to nothing, causing rage to spread within her like wild vines, but she had no way of venting.
With Jun Mochan by Ye Ranran’s side, she had nothing to fear.
All Xu Zi has left is Mrs. Huo.
However, Mrs. Huo had grown cold towards her recently and looked at her with disappointment. Xu Zi was unsure whether it was because she knew of her past actions or was upset about her inability to protect the child.
"What are you all standing about for? Let’s eat." Mrs. Huo, who had gone to call Mr. Huo for dinner, found it odd to see everyone standing in strange positions.
"We were just waiting for you, Mom." Ye Ranran stepped forward and affectionately held Mrs. Huo’s arm.
Acting and pretense, who doesn’t know how to play those roles? She simply lacked the willingness to do so before.
Mrs. Huo looked at her in surprise, then smiled in understanding.
"Ranran is so considerate." Mrs. Huo patted Ye Ranran’s hand.
"The food is getting cold. Let’s eat." Xu Zi placed a bowl of rice in front of Mr. Huo.
Ye Ranran looked at Xu Zi approvingly. Aside from their rivalry, if she hadn’t been blinded by love, Xu Zi would have surely accomplished significant things in her career.
She had ambition, could endure hardships, go to any lengths, and wasn’t afraid to use unorthodox means. Why wouldn’t such a woman be successful?
No longer accompanied by Jun Mochan, Ye Ranran was beginning to understand that at times, it wasn’t about wanting to be cruel, but rather, being compelled to be.