"I heard Fu Rao went to find you. He didn't do anything to you, did he?"
"No."
Nan Bingyu indignantly said, "That Fu Rao, already married and still clinging to you, if he had known this would happen, why didn't he just marry you?"
Chi Yue glanced at her. "Are you saying this because you think I'm not miserable enough?"
Nan Bingyu glared at her. "Can it get any more miserable than this? I think you need to hurry and find someone to date, preferably someone who can keep Fu Rao in check so he dares not bother you again."
The only peer who could keep Fu Rao in check was Fu Rongyin, but Fu Rongyin...
Chi Yue lowered her eyes and said nothing.
Nan Bingyu suddenly brightened, "There's a gathering in the circle next week. You haven't been for a long time. Will you come with me this time?"
Chi Yue wanted to refuse, but thinking of Bai Qing's dowry, she agreed.
Nan Bingyu was relieved. "With your looks, are you afraid you can't catch a good man? I'll introduce a few reliable ones to you, and you can pick and choose."
"I'd rather not have you arrange that for me."
"You should trust my judgment."
Chi Yue thought about how Nan Bingyu changed boyfriends every week and suddenly regretted agreeing to her proposal.
On Saturday night, Chi Yue and Nan Bingyu arrived at the venue together.
The outdoor venue offered more space than indoor venues. Chi Yue found a remote corner to sit down while Nan Bingyu chatted with friends.
Nearby, a pair of resentful eyes stared at her.
A few days ago, a friend sent Chi Qingqing photos of Chi Yue and Chu Shuo together, making her want to rip Chi Yue apart. But with injuries still on her face, she dared not go out.
When Yang Shulan and Chi Jianshan learned that the injuries on Chi Qingqing's face were caused by Chi Yue, Chi Jianshan didn't say much, which annoyed Chi Qingqing. However, Yang Shulan privately promised her she wouldn't let Chi Yue off easily, so Chi Qingqing didn't seek revenge.
Yet, it hadn't been long, and she was hooking up with Chu Shuo!
Chu Shuo was the man of Chi Qingqing's dreams. How could she stand by and watch Chi Yue steal him away?
Thinking this, Chi Qingqing whispered something to the person beside her and then left with a swaying gait.
Not surprised by Chi Yue choosing such a secluded spot, Nan Bingyu mysteriously said to her, "Guess who else is here tonight?"
Chi Yue, "Fu Rao?"
"Besides him, Fu Rongyin is here too."
Chi Yue was taken aback.
There had been many such gatherings in the past, but she had never seen Fu Rongyin attend. Why had he come this time?
Nan Bingyu leaned closer. "I heard a rumor that Fu Rongyin is here to find someone to marry." Saying this, she gave Chi Yue a meaningful look.
Chi Yue was as expressionless as a puppet, showing no reaction.
Nan Bingyu, "Can you give me some reaction?"
Chi Yue looked at her. "He's not interested in you, nor in me. What reaction do you expect from me?"
Nan Bingyu, "..."
That made sense.
But!
Nan Bingyu assessed her up and down. "Aren't you going to try? After all, you've been together; he must be satisfied with your body."
She had never heard of anyone in their circle who had had a fling with Fu Rongyin.
Before Chi Yue could speak, she saw Chu Shuo walking over and greeted him first. "Mr. Chu."
Chu Shuo sat down across from them. "Why are you both sitting here? Are you feeling better?"
The last part of his question was directed at Chi Yue.
"I'm fine now, thank you for your concern."
Chu Shuo looked at her with a smile that was not quite a smile. "You seem to like saying those two words a lot."
Chi Yue, unchanged in expression, "Mostly because you've helped me so much."
Chu Shuo's smile deepened. "We agreed on owing me two meals. When are you planning to pay me back?"
Chi Yue said, "How about tomorrow at noon?"
Her caretaker was busy tomorrow night, and she had to stay at the hospital.
"Of course, I'll come to pick you up."
Nan Bingyu looked from one to the other and suddenly blurted out, "Chu Shuo, don't tell me you've fallen for Yueyue?"