A few days later, the sun shone brightly.
In the garden of the Shen Residence, flowers bloomed in abundance, competing for beauty, their fragrance filling the air.
Shen Qingyi and Gu Yun Ci walked side by side, occasionally whispering to each other and sharing smiles, a sweet atmosphere enveloping them.
"Yun Ci, look at this peony; it’s truly beautiful," Shen Qingyi said shyly, pointing to a fully bloomed peony in the flowerbed.
The peony, with its layers of petals, was resplendent and vibrant, appearing even more luxurious under the sunlight.
Gu Yun Ci gently plucked the peony and tucked it into Shen Qingyi's hair. "You are more beautiful than the flowers."
Shen Qingyi blushed deeply. "You always tease me."
Gu Yun Ci gazed at Shen Qingyi with deep affection. "Shen Qingyi, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
His eyes were as gentle as water, as if they could melt Shen Qingyi's heart.
Her heartbeat quickened, and her cheeks flushed even more.
At that moment, Su Wanrou appeared at the entrance of the garden.
Seeing Shen Qingyi and Gu Yun Ci so close together, she paused in her tracks.
A flicker of jealousy crossed Su Wanrou's eyes, but she quickly masked her emotions with a smile. "Shen Qingyi, Young Master Yun Ci, you are both here enjoying the flowers."
Upon seeing Su Wanrou, Shen Qingyi hurriedly took her hand. "Wanrou, you came just in time; we were about to enjoy the flowers together."
Su Wanrou forced a smile. "Sure."
Her heart was in turmoil, burning with jealousy.
Why?
Why did Gu Yun Ci like Shen Qingyi instead of her?
Was she not as good as Shen Qingyi?
The three of them walked side by side, with Su Wanrou's gaze fixed on Gu Yun Ci.
How she wished that the person standing next to Gu Yun Ci at that moment was her.
"Young Master Yun Ci is truly charming and talented; it's no wonder Shen Qingyi is so infatuated with you," Su Wanrou casually praised, her tone laced with a hint of bitterness that she concealed well.
Gu Yun Ci smiled modestly, "Miss Su, you flatter me."
Shen Qingyi watched the two, a sense of unease rising within her.
She couldn't shake the feeling that Su Wanrou's gaze was somewhat strange.
Su Wanrou found an excuse to leave the Shen Residence and returned to her own room.
Sitting in front of the vanity, she looked at herself in the mirror, her eyes filled with resentment.
"Why? Why does Gu Yun Ci like Shen Qingyi instead of me?" Su Wanrou thought angrily.
She recalled how Gu Yun Ci had shown interest in other women before, further convincing herself that Gu Yun Ci did not truly love Shen Qingyi.
"Gu Yun Ci, you are merely seeking a fleeting novelty," Su Wanrou muttered to herself.
She clenched her fists tightly, "I won't let you be together."
Su Wanrou began to recall Gu Yun Ci's words and actions, searching for his weaknesses.
She remembered that Gu Yun Ci had once said he preferred gentle and considerate women.
"Gentle and considerate?" Su Wanrou scoffed, "I can be that too."
Then she thought of Gu Yun Ci's vanity; he enjoyed being admired and praised.
"Vanity?" A cold smile crept onto Su Wanrou's lips, "I will make you willingly come to my side."
A plan gradually formed in her mind.
She intended to exploit Gu Yun Ci's weaknesses, step by step dismantling his relationship with Shen Qingyi.
"Shen Qingyi, just wait and see," a glint of malice flashed in Su Wanrou's eyes.
She was convinced that in the end, the one who would win Gu Yun Ci's heart would be her.
(End of chapter)
Comment 0 Comment Count