Miss Si's feigned innocence went too far, and the aloof Mr. Bo was easily swayed.

Wang Congrong's words were a double entendre.

Si Yuan felt something was off, which showed that Wang Congrong was as caring as ever towards her.

I just assumed I was overthinking it.

Si Yingying was quite pleased with herself, unable to hide the joy in her eyes. "Okay."

Wang Congrong had something to say to Xiang Shuiyao, and the two left for a while.

Si Yuan loves children and bent down to play with the baby.

Xiang Mingche recalled the time when A Zhe was just born, and he happily took Si Yuan to the hospital to see Shui Yao.

Upon seeing the baby, she was quite disgusted. "Ah Yuan, our baby will definitely be the most beautiful, cutest, and most lovable baby in the world."

When Xiang Shuiyao heard Xiang Mingche talk about her child like that, she got so angry that she threw a pillow at him.

Si Yuan blushed.

Si Yuan rarely blushed, and her shy appearance stunned Xiang Mingche.

Knowing what was about to happen, Xiang Mingche felt as if his heart was being torn between reason and emotion, and he was on the verge of collapse.

"Ah Yuan—"

She couldn't help but cry out. Si Yuan was taken aback, then turned around and looked at him calmly.

Xiang Mingche's face was very pale, his eyes filled with complex emotions and struggle.

Knowing that Xiang Mingche had broken his leg for her sake, Si Yuan felt a pang of sadness. "What's wrong?"

"I……"

"Brother Mingche, there are many people here I don't know. Could you introduce them to me?"

Si Yingying's voice pulled Xiang Mingche back to his senses, "I just wanted to ask if you're hungry?"

I'm not hungry.

"Brother Mingche..."

Si Yingying didn't want Xiang Mingche and Si Yuan to talk, so she took Xiang Mingche's arm and pulled him away.

Xiang Mingche is still Si Yuan's fiancé, but Si Yingying doesn't care at all.

A short while later, Xiang Shuiyao returned. It was unclear what Wang Congrong had said to her, but she looked very unwell.

"Sister Shuiyao, are you alright?"

"fine……"

Xiang Shuiyao hesitated, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing and left with the child in her arms.

Si Yuan frowned.

Was it just her imagination?

Everyone seems a bit strange today.

"Oh, your fiancé isn't with you, he's gone to be with Si Yingying, and you haven't reacted at all. That's not like you."

Si Aofu's voice rang out from behind. Si Yuan turned around and saw Si Aofu, who was still radiant.

"sister……"

Fu Qidong is Xiang Shuiyao's husband's cousin. He was too busy to come today, so Si Aofu represented him to celebrate A Zhe's first birthday.

Si Aofu glanced at Si Yuan and chuckled, "You look quite well. You haven't already found someone even more capable than Xiang Mingche, have you?"

"Mingche is my fiancé, why would I want to find someone else?"

Si Aofu sneered and moved closer to Si Yuan, "He's your fiancé now, but I bet he won't be for long."

Si Yuan looked at Si Aofu quietly. "What do you know?"

Si Aofu shrugged. "What could I possibly know? I just feel like you don't have everything going your way either, so I'm a little happy."

As she spoke, Si Aofu walked over to Shui Yao, and the two began to chat intimately.

Si Yuan took a deep breath and suddenly felt very tired.

I wonder what Bo Yusen is doing at this time?

Did he see the Christmas present she gave him?

Now that I've seen it, why haven't I even sent a message?

Does it mean you don't like it?

Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the crowd.

"Heavens... Am I seeing things? Ninth Master Bo has actually come."

"The Liu family has a lot of influence; they were able to invite even Master Bo."

"Master Bo rarely attends banquets like this, so seeing him here is a good way to make the trip worthwhile."

"The one next to him seems to be the illegitimate son of the Yu family who rose to power through ruthless means."

Shh—if he hears you, you'll lose an arm or a leg.

As soon as the two entered, the crowd automatically parted to make way for them.

Bo Yusen has a tall and straight figure, and his tailor-made haute couture suit accentuates his broad shoulders and narrow waist. Every line of his figure exudes an air of aloofness that keeps strangers at bay.

Si Yuan looked at him, momentarily forgetting to breathe.

She never expected to see him here.

His gaze, as cold as a deep pool, swept over Si Yuan briefly before looking away.

A casual glance made Si Yuan's heart race.

Xiang Shuiyao's husband's family name is Liu. Old Master Liu only sent an invitation politely and respectfully. Even he did not expect that Bo Yusen would come in person.

This event is even more prestigious than the president's arrival.

"Ninth Master..."

With his son's help, Old Master Liu stumbled and rushed to Bo Yusen.

Those around him joked that this was the first time in all these years that Old Master Liu had walked so fast.

She wished she could fly to Bo Yusen's side.

"Old Liu..."

Bo Yusen helped the old man up, "Congratulations on the birth of your great-grandson."

Bo Yusen presented the gift, and Old Master Liu almost burst into tears of joy. "Your presence is a blessing that our Liu family has accumulated over a hundred years."

People in the industry know that Bo Yusen rarely attends banquets.

Wherever he is now, that place will be revered as a sacred altar.

Being a top figure in the business world is not just a title.

Today he's here at Liu's baby's first birthday party. The Liu family doesn't need to do anything; just this excuse is enough for them to act with impunity in Beijing.

Yu Muchen also presented a gift.

During this period, Yu Muchen has been expanding his market and building good interpersonal relationships. Many people speculate that Bo Yusen's attendance at the Liu family's banquet was also to pave the way for Yu Muchen.

Bo Yusen's arrival disrupted Wang Congrong and Xiang Mingche's plans.

Xiang Shuiyao is now a member of the Liu family, so naturally she has to consider the Liu family's interests. "Auntie, Ninth Master is here. Let's put A-Yuan's matter aside for now."

As soon as Xiang Mingche saw Bo Yusen arrive, Si Yingying's gaze was fixed on Bo Yusen again.

No, he can't wait any longer.

"No! The plan remains the same!"

Seeing that the two were determined, Xiang Shuiyao knew that no amount of persuasion would work, so she could only say coldly, "I hope this matter will not affect the Liu family."

The banquet officially began, and Mr. Liu stood on the stage and spoke excitedly.

"First of all, thank you, Ninth Master, for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my great-grandson Liu Mingzhe's first birthday banquet."

"Secondly, thank you all for coming. I am very excited today—"

*Snap*

The lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out, and the baby, startled, burst into tears.

Suddenly, someone screamed, and panic ensued.

The sudden darkness made Si Yuan's heart clench.

She was pushed hard on the back, and before she knew it, Si Yuan fell heavily to the ground.

Since the eyes cannot see, the ears become exceptionally sensitive.

"Bang—"

In the chaos, Si Yuan heard the sound of two cars colliding.

The loud noise seemed to instantly pull her back to a certain scene—

"Ah Yuan... don't be afraid, it's alright..."

"You...you must live on..."

Who?

Who is speaking?

Who was it that held her tightly in their arms, protecting her in their embrace?

The pungent smell of blood terrified her. She reached out and touched something warm, and saw that it was scarlet blood.

The scene shifts to pitch blackness, where she breaks down in tears.

"No...don't leave me..."

"Mother, don't leave me here alone. I'm so scared. There are so many things watching me..."

it hurts!

Si Yuan felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by a large hand, and she gasped for breath, experiencing a suffocating feeling of not being able to breathe.