Mi Le said bluntly, "Ziwen, you and Shushu are at loggerheads because of Gu Yucheng. You're both my good sisters, and I don't want to side with either side. Therefore, I won't be coming to your wedding."
Wang Ziwen's disappointment was to be expected. When she spoke again, her voice was mixed with emotions. "Lele, my wedding is almost here. How can you go back on your word at this time? Where do you expect me to find a suitable bridesmaid in such a short time?"
Mi Le glanced at Yan Shu and said, "If you want me to attend your wedding, you'll have to convince Yan Shu to go too. As long as Yan Shu is willing to attend your wedding, then I'll be your bridesmaid."
Wang Ziwen hesitated for a moment. "Alright."
After Mi Le hung up the phone, Yan Shu stared at her bitterly. "Lele, why are you making things difficult for her?"
Mi Le said angrily, "She snatched your boyfriend away and didn't apologize to you sincerely. Not to mention you, even I can't get over it."
Yan Shu shook her head.
That evening, Gu Yucheng got off work and went home. Wang Ziwen sat on the sofa with red eyes and told him in a gloomy manner, "Yucheng, Mi Le doesn't want to be my bridesmaid."
Gu Yucheng was very surprised. "I thought we'd agreed on this?"
Wang Ziwen said, "She changed her mind. She said that she will not be my bridesmaid unless Yan Shu agrees to come. Otherwise, she will not be turning up for my wedding."
Gu Yucheng stood frozen in his spot.
After a while, Gu Yucheng said, "If there's really no other choice, we'll change the bridesmaid. Do you have other friends?"
Wang Ziwen wasn't highly educated. Other than Yan Shu, the intellectual, and Mi Le, the rich girl, her other friends were all from the lower rungs of the working class.
She was a prideful person and was unwilling to reveal her true social circle. Therefore, she begged Gu Yucheng, "Yucheng, why don't you apologize to Yan Shu sincerely and invite her to our wedding?"
Gu Yucheng was in a difficult position.
Wang Ziwen egged him on. "Yan Shu's lifelong dream is to marry you. Letting her witness your wedding is like fulfilling her wish in a way. I believe she would be willing to attend our wedding."
Gu Yucheng was so captivated by Wang Ziwen's words that he couldn't find his bearings. He felt like he was the white moonlight in Yan Shu's heart. He immediately nodded. "Okay, I'll go over and see Yan Shu tonight."
Sure enough, after dinner, Gu Yucheng and Wang Ziwen mustered their courage and knocked on Yan Shu's door.
The person who opened the door for them was—Mi Le.
"Mi Le, why are you here?" Wang Ziwen asked in surprise.
She couldn't hide the jealousy she felt for Yan Shu. Even though she had spent more time with Mi Le in the past, Mi Le didn't even tell her that she was visiting Yan Shu at this moment.
Mi Le said, "Father Yan and Mother Yan have gone on a trip. I'm worried about Shushu feeling lonely, so I came to accompany her."
Gu Yucheng said excitedly, "Lele, you came at the right time. Zi Wen and I are going to invite Yan Shu to our wedding. Help us put in a good word."
Mi Le looked at Gu Yucheng expressionlessly. "Where did you get your confidence from? Do you think Yan Shu will forgive you?"
Gu Yucheng said shamelessly, "Where there's a will, there's a way."
Mi Le called out to the bedroom door, "Shushu, Gu Yucheng and Wang Ziwen are here."
Yan Shu was wearing a pair of pajamas. When she heard that Gu Yucheng had come to visit, she subconsciously picked up her coat and put it on.
However, she was surprised by her own little actions.
Her resistance to Gu Yucheng just came to her naturally. Even though they had known each other for ten years, she still felt very awkward in front of him.
It was completely different from Bo Su. Although she felt shy during their first two kisses, as they continued to share more kisses, Yan Shu found the experience incredibly sweet and endearing.
"Shushu," Mi Le called out again.
Yan Shu quickly went out.
Gu Yucheng looked at Yan Shu, who was all wrapped up. A look of pain appeared in his eyes.
"What are you doing here?" Yan Shu's expression was cold.
Wang Ziwen gave Gu Yucheng a nudge.
Gu Yucheng said, "Shushu, New Year's Day is coming soon. My wedding with Ziwen is also nearing. I really hope that you can attend our wedding."
Yan Shu was unmoved.
Gu Yucheng refused to give up. "Shushu, everyone only gets married once. Are you sure you want to miss my wedding?"
Yan Shu looked at him speechlessly, "Missing a stranger's wedding is not something to regret for a lifetime. Missing your own wedding, however, would be a lifetime regret."
Gu Yucheng's eyes widened. "Yan Shu, what do you mean? Are you getting married on New Year's Day?"
Yan Shu had an idea. This seemed to be a good excuse. "Yes, I don't have time to attend your wedding on New Year's Day because that day is also my engagement day."
Gu Yucheng appeared to be pretty worked up. "You're lying. You don't even have a boyfriend. Who's getting engaged to you?"
Mi Le vouched for Yan Shu. "Gu Yucheng, I can testify that Shushu wasn't lying. She already has a boyfriend and they are in a stable relationship."
A look of shock and disbelief appeared on Gu Yu Cheng's face, followed by a sense of humiliation from being deceived.
"Okay, Yan Shu. I was wondering why you didn't look sad at all when I broke up with you. It turns out that you've really found your next boyfriend."
Yan Shu was furious.
Mi Le tried to rub it in. "Gu Yucheng, can you be a gentleman? You should know that Shushu is a pretty and intelligent woman. If not for the fact that you were occupying the position of being her boyfriend, there would be many others who would want to take your place. It was you who gave her up, so why can't others take your spot?"
Gu Yucheng was speechless.
Wang Ziwen said sourly, "Shushu, you have to be careful when it comes to relationships. Take your time to check out a man's true character…"
Yan Shu didn't wait for her to finish speaking and retorted, "I have bad judgment. After observing a man for ten years, I realized he's nothing more than a two-timing scumbag. Why should I waste my time observing a person like that?"
Gu Yucheng said angrily, "Don't come crying to me when you meet a real scum."
Mi Le took the opportunity to attack Gu Yucheng. "Gu Yucheng, don't worry. The boyfriend that Shushu found this time is not only more handsome than you, but also richer and more gentlemanly than you. The important thing is that he dotes on my Shushu like she is a mollusk. He would peel prawns for her and carry her bag. It's obvious that he's a good man who loves Shushu deeply."
Feeling defeated by Bo Su, Gu Yucheng was filled with frustration.
Wang Ziwen was also gritting her teeth in jealousy.
"How can there be such a perfect man?" She clearly didn't believe Mi Le's words.
Mi Le's was deliberately teasing them to make them feel jealous. "Ziwen, don't doubt me. I've seen my brother-in-law with my own eyes. No matter what, I'm someone who has seen countless men. This is the first time I've given a perfect score to a man. It is obvious that my Shushu is in luck this time."
Yan Shu tugged at Mi Le, not wanting her to over-exaggerate Bo Su's qualities. In her eyes, he was just an ordinary guy. As for his good looks, it's not something that he can use to provide for himself.