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The air in the room fell silent for a moment, then the charming laughter of Wu Yuqian rang out.
"Song Pearl, you're being too serious! What do you mean by 'exterminate'?" Her eyes widened as she affectionately reached for Song Pearl's hand. "We are sisters, we are relatives. Do you really see me as such a terrible person?"
Song Pearl withdrew her hand and quietly looked at Wu Yuqian. Back then, she enjoyed bullying and scaring her behind the adults' backs. She had gotten used to being bullied by her, only knowing how to hide and escape, silently enduring, her courage diminishing over time.
The first time she learned to fight back, she was pushed into the Fish Pond by Wu Yuqian.
These experiences seemed almost like those of a demon, yet they were not; they were her own. She remembered the scenes of growing up together with her sister, Treasure glaring at her when the adults weren't watching, pinching her hard, and delicious food always being given to her only when she didn't want it...
Suddenly, Wu Qiang appeared. His loving and gentle gaze looked at her, telling her that he was her father and would take her away... She understood why Song Zhenbao always bullied her; it was because of this outsider. She could never enjoy everything alone, so she forgave Song Zhenbao for bullying her at times, considering it just childish play, still treating her as the closest sister.
Little did she know that in the end, what awaited her was resentment and betrayal...
Song Pearl lowered her head; she thought too much. What she could remember were memories from her past life seen through Amber. The shadows of these memories influenced her current behavior.
As for this life, it should be due to the head injury; some of her memories about certain things were still blank.
"Pearl, I used to like bullying you, but I was immature back then. Now that we've grown up, we can't be so petty anymore—pushing each other back and forth. I know how much Uncle has done for me; I've always regarded him as my own father!"
"So?" Song Pearl raised her head, her eyes bright but unable to see Wu Yuqian's true intentions.
"I will find someone tonight to investigate who reported us. I will definitely restore Uncle's honor as soon as possible." Wu Yuqian's smile was gentle and radiant, full of confidence.
"I have liked Qing Wenyu for many years. So even if you two get married, I don't want to let go. Do you think a marriage obtained through such means can hold his heart? I'm waiting for your divorce! It should be soon, right?"
"Are you so sure he likes you?"
"Feelings can be cultivated. He is a cold-hearted man; once he sees his true feelings, he will know that the person he needs most is me. I believe in my charm!"
Wu Yuqian looked at Song Pearl and said, "Besides, he is such a traditional man who listens to his family's arrangements in everything. From this perspective, you will be out soon!"
"Out? Don't change the subject. We're not talking about Qing Wenyu right now; we're discussing my dad, Wu Qiang. I won't argue with you about anything else."
"Alright then," Wu Yuqian extended her hand. "Take the Amber off your neck and give it to me!"
"I can't do that!"
"Weren't you just saying you wouldn't argue with me? You asked for the Amber as soon as we met. If it weren't for that, how would I become a joke among friends? Although that doesn't matter anymore, I'm not afraid of being laughed at because I have the ability to still sit in the general manager's position. But I want that Amber..."
"This is my thing. I won't give it to you!"
"Then how can you say you're not competing with me? You've been competing with me since birth—competing for milk, food, clothes, and even our parents' love. Now you've grown up and are competing with me for men. Maybe we sisters are just destined to be rivals!"
"Dinner's ready, dinner's ready!" Liu Cuiying shouted from the doorway. "You two come out quickly; you can finish your whispers later. Anyway, Pearl is staying here tonight!"
She didn't notice the tension between the sisters at all; even if she did, she would likely ignore it.
Song Pearl stood up straight and walked out the door. She thought her sister was crazy for always talking nonsense.
Although the two sisters seemed distant, when the family sat together, they still enjoyed a harmonious meal.
"It would be great if Pearl could move over here to live. It would be so nice to be together like this! Pearl, now that you're here, you can help me find a suitable partner for Treasure!"
"Treasure is beautiful and capable; she won't have trouble finding someone," Song Pearl said as she cracked open a lobster. "She'll definitely find a good match for you!"
"Exactly, Mom, why are you so anxious?" Wu Yuqian said elegantly while gnawing on a rib. "Your task is to take good care of your daughter and raise her beautifully; there’s no worry about not being loved!"
"That's right!" Liu Cuiying served dishes to her two daughters. "I think that Jin Weicheng who has come over twice is pretty good. Treasure, isn't he pursuing you?"
Wu Yuqian coughed lightly, threw the clean bone onto the table, and wiped her hands. "What are you talking about, Mom? Don't be ridiculous."
"Ah?" Jin Weicheng glanced at Song Pearl thoughtfully.
At that charity event, Jin Weicheng appeared alongside Wu Yuqian. After they returned, Jin Weicheng also arrived at the Resort. If there was nothing going on with Wu Yuqian, she wouldn't believe it even if you killed her.
"Pearl, after we finish eating, let's go to a nice place. You haven't had a chance to explore D City, right? This time we can relax and have some fun while discussing work!"
She might have been worried that Song Pearl would refuse, so she emphasized the work discussion.
"Okay." Song Pearl nodded in agreement. Having recognized this woman's true nature, she had nothing to worry about.
Wherever she wanted to go, she could accompany her. This confidence came from deep within her; she had already walked the paths she needed to in this life, and the task of getting married that had long entangled her was now complete. The remaining time was all hers to earn.
"I'll take you to a place called Human Realm Hall!" Wu Yuqian drove from the tranquil Villa Area into the bustling streets. "In the past, I was proud to stay in this city. I worked hard to learn and finally succeeded, but I always felt a bit lost..."
Under the neon lights and amidst the flowing traffic, Wu Yuqian wasn't driving very fast. She held the steering wheel and looked ahead as if talking to herself.
"Because you fell in love with someone you shouldn't have."
Song Pearl interjected.
"What do you mean by 'shouldn't have'? It's because you took him away!" Wu Yuqian's voice suddenly rose and then fell again. "He is outstanding! He has great ambitions and ideals... So I have a longer-term goal: to work together with him to build his hometown into Human Realm Hall!"
"Everyone has a different understanding of home. I think Song Family Village is my home. If you turn it into a building made of rebar and cement, it loses its inherent value..."
"Let's not talk about this." Wu Yuqian smiled slightly. "I've already arranged for Jin Weicheng to help with Uncle's matters. He heard you were coming and really wants to meet you. I just don't understand why he can't stop thinking about you."
"Maybe it's because I'm too exceptional," Song Pearl replied calmly.
"... You can joke now!" Wu Yuqian's laughter was always pleasant to hear, but it felt quite annoying.
The car suddenly stopped; they had arrived at their destination.
It was a high-end club, with shining letters hanging high in the air, dozens of meters above. Song Pearl looked up, squinting her eyes, feeling dizzy but unable to see clearly.
The high place was indeed cold; it was a hall!
Inside the bar, the most dynamic melodies played, and the ambiguous lights swayed over the dancing crowd.
"You should know how to dance, right?" Wu Yuqian walked beside Song Pearl, glancing at her usual dazed expression and tugging at the corners of her mouth.
"I can't," Song Pearl simply replied. She really couldn't.
"Really? That's too bad. Then we can't have fun here. I was planning to ask you to dance!"
Wu Yuqian looked regretful.
"I’m already married. It’s not suitable for me to live like you trendy people!" Song Pearl pressed her lips together. "Shall we just wait for Jin Weicheng here?"
"What kind of place is this! How can we discuss business here? I've booked a VIP room. Let's go upstairs!" Wu Yuqian smiled lightly and led the way to the second floor.
Song Pearl followed her to the door of a private room, which was not closed. Laughter from inside could be heard. "Wu Yuqian, you brought Song Pearl along?"
"Of course," Wu Yuqian entered the room with graceful steps. At that moment, Song Pearl realized the disparity between them; she would never be able to cultivate such noble posture. Following Wu Yuqian, she felt no better than a country girl just arriving in the city!
"Ha, Pearl, now that you've come to my territory, let you experience our service and see if it's a notch above your Resort!"
Jin Weicheng stood in front of Song Pearl, holding a large bouquet of roses that blocked her path.
A wave of disgust surged within. How could there be such shameless people as Wu Yuqian and Jin Weicheng in this world! A rogue is a rogue, a lady is a lady, and a thug is a thug, but these two are just pretentious!
"I am already married!" Song Pearl deftly sidestepped the bouquet being handed to her, allowing the roses to fall perfectly in front of Wu Yuqian.
Jin Weicheng did not expect to have handed the flowers to the wrong person. Meeting Wu Yuqian's gaze, he touched his nose and tossed the roses aside.
"Pearl, come sit over here." He raised his arm and naturally supported Song Pearl's waist, feeling that her waist was not soft and delicate like an ordinary girl's. He frowned slightly; this was not his type. He would definitely make Wu Yuqian pay for this.
"I've heard you can drink quite well, and I've admired you greatly. I have no other intentions today; I just want to invite you for a drink! Let's have a little competition. As long as you can drink more than me, I'll help you with anything you're struggling with!" Jin Weicheng draped his arm over Song Pearl's shoulder. "Wu Yuqian, will you be our witness?"
"Sure, but Pearl is my sister, so just remember, you can't bully her!" Wu Yuqian smiled as he poured the drinks.
Song Pearl removed Jin Weicheng's hand from her shoulder and looked at him with her dark eyes. Jin Weicheng suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and shivered.
"This woman is quite domineering!" he thought. (To be continued.)
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