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Song Zhenbao saw Qing Wenyu put on his coat and walk towards the garage, elegantly standing up from his seat, intending to follow him. However, Qing Wenyu smiled at her and said, "You worked hard overtime yesterday, so take a half day off this morning and rest well!"
He glanced at Song Pearl again with calm eyes.
"I'll have Pearl take you back later."
With that, he strode away without stopping. The ever-reserved and graceful Song Zhenbao could only watch him drive away.
After two years of working side by side, she had become an indispensable right-hand woman in his business. Yet, she gradually became aware that Qing Wenyu did not have romantic feelings for her.
Although she was ladylike and gentle, she clearly saw that he had never truly noticed her or cared for her.
In his eyes, she could no longer see the concern that had existed in their past life; that feeling was given to Song Pearl.
Why? Just because he was married, he had to be a responsible man, and his heart only had room for Song Pearl.
Why Song Pearl? What went wrong in this life?
With the experience from her past life, it was impossible for her to lose to Song Pearl, yet time and again, her schemes were easily evaded by Song Pearl.
She clenched her hands tightly at her sides and raised her gaze to meet Song Pearl's cold, dark eyes. Song Pearl was looking at her leisurely, as if watching a joke.
"It’s been two years, and he still belongs to you. I can't even be considered a third party. Do you think I'm funny?" Song Zhenbao curled her lips and lifted her chin to regain her pride and confidence.
"Not funny!" Song Pearl replied without any expression on her face. "I admire you. To invest so much for someone who doesn't love you—sacrificing wealth and youth—this kind of persistence is something most people cannot achieve."
"Doesn't love me? How could he not love me!"
Song Zhenbao suddenly shouted loudly. "If it weren't for you, he would definitely see my existence and my efforts. He is a responsible person; once he marries someone, he won't abandon them. That's why I like him more and more! Song Pearl, you should have died long ago! Why don't you just die!"
Tears streamed down her face. "We are natural enemies. You were born to compete with me for everything! You..."
She bit her lip tightly, her anger causing her hands to tremble slightly.
"Why should I die?" Song Pearl looked at Song Zhenbao with a mocking expression. "Do you really hope for my death? Then why don't you just strangle me?"
A cold light unconsciously flashed in her eyes.
"Strangle you? I would love to!" Song Zhenbao's words were on the tip of her tongue but suddenly felt wrong. Her overly agitated emotions began to calm down. What had happened just now that made her so angry with Song Pearl?
"Song Pearl, have you ever thought about what qualifications you have to enjoy anything?" Her mood settled, and she put on a smile again. "How can you shamelessly enjoy Qing Wenyu's love? What right do you have to spend his money? I spent two years fighting alongside him to help his career succeed, and what about you? Besides making him owe a billion in debt, what have you done for him? You are just living an easy life enjoying yourself!"
Song Pearl was somewhat stunned by her words; she indeed hadn't done much for Qing Wenyu, except taking care of his daily needs. But it seemed he didn't require much care from her anyway!
Since their marriage, he had always catered to her more.
"This is a matter between husband and wife; one is willing to fight while the other is willing to endure. You, an outsider, don’t need to worry." As Song Pearl spoke, her hands were not idle; she had already tidied up the room. The dishes were all washed.
What had she done? Did household hygiene not require someone to clean? Qing Wenyu's leather shoes were still polished by her own hands, and his clothes were also washed by her personally. He had warm Goat Milk waiting for him no matter how late he came home—these were all things she took care of.
She hadn’t accompanied him in the business world because he didn’t want her to be in the spotlight. If he needed her, she certainly wouldn’t do any worse than anyone else.
Song Pearl packed her phone and keys into her bag; she still needed to go to the Wildlife breeding base on the back mountain.
"Do you want me to give you a ride?"
"I have things to do, and besides, I have my own driver," Song Zhenbao coldly refused.
"Then please wait by the door; I need to lock up."
Song Pearl made a gesture inviting her out, asserting her position as the mistress of the house.
Song Zhenbao stood before the closed iron gate, biting her lip tightly, her slender figure still proud and stubborn. She couldn't win against Song Pearl, not because Song Pearl was particularly clever, but because she simply didn’t care; she was too foolish.
There was nothing around her that she valued, and she was not afraid of losing anything.
She looked plain and had mediocre abilities, yet in this life, she was fortunate enough not to drown when she fell into the water. Her parents loved her, the villagers of Song Family Village cared for her, Qing Wenyu pampered her, Zhang Yunye thought of her, and even Jin Weicheng, who had always been infatuated with her, stood by her side...
In this rebirth, she found herself utterly useless. However, she had money—though it wasn't hers; it was funding support from Zhang Yunye. This very fact made Qing Yuansheng and everyone in the Qing Group value her greatly.
Zhang Yunye could not harm Song Pearl. She confidently agreed at that time, believing in her own charm.
But as time passed, reality severely undermined her confidence. If that were the case, she had to think of another way; she couldn't afford to waste her youth. By the time wrinkles appeared on her face, how could he still see her beauty?
Only Song Pearl must disappear; Song Pearl had to vanish!
This was something she had not only thought about but also attempted. Yet Song Pearl continued to thrive and seemed more spirited than ever. Since that was the case, she could no longer deal with her using the simple methods of the past!
The morning sun was not yet scorching, but after a while, it still reddened the skin. Song Zhenbao patted her slightly warm cheeks and cast a deep gaze once again toward the tightly closed door.
She had to become the master here; she would not let herself lose to Song Pearl. She casually brushed through her untangled hair and stepped away from the cold hard concrete floor.
Song Pearl, who had long since left, did not immediately head to the office. Every morning, she would first go to South Lake Fishing Pond to chat with Wu Qiang before walking to the back mountain.
Today, due to Song Zhenbao's interference, there was a slight delay. By the time she stood at the yard's entrance, the dappled shadows of trees were already cast upon the main gate.
The gate was ajar; Wu Qiang was not sitting by the Fish Pond fishing as usual.
“Dad, why are you so lazy today?” Song Pearl cheerfully called out as she pushed open the door and entered. She noticed several gift boxes on the coffee table in the living room, but there was no one there.
“Did a guest come early in the morning?”
As she walked in, she raised her eyes toward the study and saw Wu Qiang playing chess with a young man. He was frowning deeply and had no time to respond to Song Pearl's words.
Song Pearl turned her gaze toward Wu Qiang's opponent. The person happened to look over as well—he had black hair, black eyes, and black eyebrows with a bright smile that revealed a set of white teeth.
Isn't that Wan?
Or is it Zhang Yunye?
This somewhat mysterious man still dresses like a high school student, with his ever-present bright smile and eternally youthful baby face. His hairstyle is the same as when Song Pearl first met him.
Wu Qiang, fully focused on the chessboard, only looked up at Song Pearl after making a move.
"Pearl, come sit!" Wu Qiang waved to Song Pearl. "It's been a while since anyone has played chess with me. I didn't expect Zhang Yunye to come over. You shouldn't go to work today; cook a few dishes. Yun Ye and I want to enjoy a few drinks."
Just as Song Pearl was about to sit down, Wu Qiang had already started assigning her tasks.
"First, boil a kettle of hot water, then go to the garden and pick some fresh vegetables. The lettuce, green beans, and broccoli are all Yun Ye's favorites... Also, go to Snake Garden and bring back a snake. Yun Ye loves that Fresh Snake Gallbladder Wine, and catch a couple of mountain chickens too, and that..."
Wu Qiang was about to continue when Zhang Yunye quickly interrupted, "Chairman, there's no need for such courtesy. I'm not that picky! How can I eat all these dishes you want?"
Wu Qiang, however, was unfazed and continued giving orders. "Also get some fresh peaches and jujubes," he said, turning to Zhang Yunye to introduce him. "This is a new variety developed by the Ecological Orchard this year. You have to try the peach; it tastes just like watermelon. As for the jujube flavor, I can't describe it; you must have never tasted it..."
Song Pearl stood by listening to Wu Qiang finish his list without leaving immediately.
"Is he the bodyguard you once hired?" she asked.
"It wasn't hiring; Yun Ye willingly helps me! Didn't I tell you before? Why are you asking this question?" Wu Qiang replied, his mind returning to the chessboard in front of him. "It's rare to find an opponent like Yun Ye; he still needs to play a few more games with me! Considering your dad has always cooked dinner for you, make sure you prepare lunch for us two properly today!"
Song Pearl went to the living room and put away the gift box on the tea table, wondering when Zhang Yunye had arrived. The water in the kettle was slightly warm, clearly leftover from yesterday.
So after he came, Wu Qiang hadn't entertained him at all but just pulled this guy into playing chess?
"Did you guys have breakfast?" she asked loudly.
"We've already eaten!" Wu Qiang answered without looking up. "At the Resort, we won't go hungry. This morning your classmate Wang Ziyan passed by and brought me breakfast."
"This, when did Zhang Yunye arrive?" she asked again.
"Girl, why do you have so many questions! Go prepare the meal!" Wu Qiang waved his hand at her.
"I arrived at the Resort last night, booked a room in the Villa Area, stayed for one night, and came here this morning," Zhang Yunye looked up at her and said with a smile.
His expression was warm, and his words were steady and polite, completely unlike his youthful and shy appearance.
Such a person is truly a fairy!
Song Pearl also smiled at him friendly, but her smile felt somewhat strange and distant. At that moment, her feelings towards him no longer held the initial trust and warmth, but instead were filled with conflicting doubts.
The fairy had already hidden away, and she couldn't find it. So what was this person’s purpose in coming again?
Thinking this way, Song Pearl lifted her foot and walked out of the room. (To be continued...)
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