Chapter 434: Chapter 433 Engagement (3)
It is said that Yuan Shi and Zhou Yalin are good friends and besties. So, does this mean Yuan Shi stole her best friend’s fiancé and successfully took her place?
So... was Dong Xin Yan merely pushed out to be a complete scapegoat?
Suddenly, the entire circle buzzed with excitement, and everyone speculated and discussed a lot. However, now the focus was no longer on Dong Xin Yan but entirely shifted to Zhou Yalin and Yuan Shi.
After all, compared to Dong Xin Yan, Yuan Shi, a wealthy heiress and also Zhou Yalin’s good friend, had more topic value and discussion worth. Such a melodramatic plot similar to prime-time dramas hadn’t appeared for a long time.
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The most shocked by the news were not the onlookers but the Gu Family, Yuan Family, and Zhou Family.
No one expected Gu Ningyi would suddenly announce his engagement to Yuan Shi, with no prior indication.
Almost the moment the news broke, Gu Ningyi’s phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID — it was the old house’s number.
He didn’t answer immediately but stood in front of the full-length mirror, leisurely tying his bow tie. After finishing, he adjusted his lapel and put on his suit jacket.
He looked himself up and down in the mirror. Handsome and dashing, yet... his heart was already empty.
He had personally... sent the woman he loved most to another man’s side.
Gu Ningyi watched himself, a wry smile tugging at his lips, full of self-mockery.
When the phone rang for the fifth time, Gu Ningyi finally picked it up and answered.
The ever-elegant and poised Mrs. Gu was somewhat out of control at this moment, directly shouting Gu Ningyi’s full name, nearly in a roar, getting straight to the point, "Gu Ningyi, what is this engagement with Yuan Shi all about?"
Compared to Mrs. Gu’s outburst, Gu Ningyi appeared exceptionally calm and cool-headed. He walked to the window, his dark eyes looking out to the azure sky. His thin lips parted slightly, his tone indifferent, "The newspapers have explained clearly, Mom. If there’s anything you don’t understand, just read them."
Mrs. Gu, already infuriated by the sudden news, became even more flushed with anger upon hearing her son’s perfunctory response, the anger flaring, "Gu Ningyi, what kind of attitude is this?"
Feeling troubled already, Gu Ningyi did not have the energy for sweet words, but since it was his mother, he took a deep breath, suppressed the frustration in his heart, and softened his voice, "Mom, I’ll bring Yuan Shi home for dinner tonight. If there’s anything to say, let’s talk tonight."
Hearing her son’s tone soften, Mrs. Gu’s anger naturally subsided as well.
The key point was, Yuan Shi’s family background and character were worthy enough for Gu Ningyi. The anger was just because the news came too suddenly.
"Alright, your father and I will be waiting for you tonight then."
Hanging up the phone, Gu Ningyi casually tossed his phone onto the sofa beside him. His dark eyes unconsciously glanced in the direction of Dong Xin Yan’s apartment.
Has she woken up? Seen the news? The rumors between them would vanish entirely, completely erased.
Their relationship was innocent, so Mrs. Cheng would no longer oppose her marriage to Cheng Ziyang.
She would... happily marry the man she loves, right?
Dong Xin Yan, this time, you must be happy. Only if you’re happy will my disgraceful exit and unwilling sacrifice be worth it.
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When Gu Ningyi arrived at the company, waiting for him were not only a group of reporters but also... Zhou Yalin.