Lord, give up! Madam has too many vests

Chapter 341 Similar People

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the General Staff office, illuminating Yan Xue's exquisite makeup.

She was reporting her work progress to Si Chu with a smug look on her face.

"Chief of Staff, we have contacted several core engineers at Qin Motors and offered them double their salaries."

If all goes well, they should be able to start working at Diqi next month.

Si Chu sat behind his desk, his gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses carrying a hint of suspicion.

"There's been no response from Ou Shen's side?"

When Yan Lan is mentioned,

Yan Xue curled her red lips into a mocking smile: "What kind of reaction could she possibly have? Ever since Qin Shi disappeared, she's been very depressed, spending all her time either at Yunhu Villa or at the small clinic."

She toyed with the documents in her hand dismissively. "It seems that without Qin Shi, she plans to step down and become a full-time mom."

When the news that Qin Shi might not be dead came out, Yan Xue was indeed surprised for a moment.

But then she thought about it again. In her dream, Qin Shi had only gone abroad after being expelled from his family; he hadn't died.

But now, that doesn't matter anymore.

Without Old Master Qin and Qin Shi, the Qin family is left with only a group of elderly, weak, women and children, who are not worth worrying about at all.

As for the fact that Yan Lan is "God of Europe"?

Yan Xue still doesn't believe it. She always felt that it was just a gimmick released by Qin Qi, and that the real Ou Shen was someone else.

"Jingle Bell--"

A pleasant cell phone ringtone interrupted her thoughts.

Yan Xue smiled apologetically at Si Chu, then took out her phone and a sweet smile immediately bloomed on her face.

"Brother Jin Nian~" Her voice was sickeningly sweet, "I've already notified Mom and Dad at seven o'clock tonight. You can go pick up Uncle, Aunt and Shi Yu."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Xue couldn't hide her excitement: "General Staff, Jin Nian and I have decided to get engaged at the beginning of next month! You must come then."

Si Chu smiled slightly: "Congratulations."

Si Chu thought to himself, it seems that Liu Jinnian has finally come to his senses after being detained for a few days.

Compared to money and status, romantic love is utterly insignificant.

Evening, at Wanghao Hotel.

Yan Xue dressed up carefully, wearing a custom-made dress and high heels, and walked gracefully into the private room.

However, when she saw Bai Xiaoyu sitting next to Shen Yunzhong, the smile on her face instantly froze.

Why is this woman here too?!

I am the leading lady tonight, so why is Bai Xiaoyu sitting in the main seat?

Bai Xiaoyu, with her still-not-so-obvious pregnant belly, sat there with an arrogant expression, picking and choosing the dishes Yan Xue had ordered: "This is too salty...that is too oily...Sister Yan Xue, I'm sorry, I have to avoid many things since I got pregnant."

Shen Yunzhong said with a smile,

"Xiaoxue, she's pregnant, please take care of her."

I thought Xiaoyu was getting bored staying alone in the villa, so I brought her out to share in your and Jinnian's joy."

Yan Xue suppressed her anger and excused herself to go to the restroom. Just as she was about to touch up her makeup, her phone suddenly rang.

"What?!" She lowered her voice, her face instantly darkening. "All of Qin Auto's engineers have backed out? Why?!"

The person on the other end of the phone stammered and couldn't give a coherent answer.

Yan Xue was so angry she almost threw her phone. Just as she was fuming, a woman at the sink next to her was washing her hands, and the splashing water from her handbag soaked her limited-edition bag.

"Ah! My bag! Bai Xiaoyu, don't think you can ride roughshod over me just because you have the Qin family's bastard child!"

Yan Xue screamed and glared angrily at the woman in front of her—Bai Xiaoyu?!

"Pay up?" The other party sneered, then suddenly raised his foot and kicked Yan Xue's knee hard!

"what--!"

Caught off guard, Yan Xue fell heavily to her knees. Her dress was soaked, her carefully styled hair was disheveled, and her makeup was ruined.

Yan Xue? She finally managed to stand up and limped back to the private room.

At this moment, both the Yan family and the Liu family arrived.

Liu Jinnian was also startled when she saw his appearance.

Just as she was about to step forward to comfort Bai Xiaoyu, Yan Xue pointed at her and was about to hit her: "You bitch! How dare you hit me!"

"Yan Xue!" Shen Yunzhong shouted sternly, "Xiao Yu has been sitting here the whole time, she hasn't left at all!"

Yan Xue stood there, stunned, as if struck by lightning.

Who is "Bai Xiaoyu" whom I just met in the bathroom?!

Yan Xue was still in a daze.

Bai Xiaoyu stood up with a wronged expression: "Sister Yanxue, I know I shouldn't have come to your family gathering. I'd better leave now."

Just as she was about to turn around, Shen Yunzhong hurriedly reached out to stop her, his arm half-circling her waist, the gesture so intimate it was almost blinding.

"Snapped!"

Liu Yuli slammed her chopsticks heavily on the table, the crisp sound of the porcelain clinking instantly silencing the private room. Her face was ashen, her eyes darting back and forth between Shen Yunzhong and Bai Xiaoyu, her displeasure undisguised.

These days, Shen Yunzhong has been paying far too much attention to this woman surnamed Bai. He's constantly running to that villa and staying for hours at a time. Last time, when she couldn't help but question him, Shen Yunzhong casually said he was "taking care of his daughter-in-law," adding that Bai Xiaoyu has no family here, so it's only right that he looks after her.

Should? Liu Yuli sneered inwardly. What father-in-law would care about his "daughter-in-law" to this extent? Especially now, watching the two of them interacting as if no one else was around, the anger in her chest intensified.

"Xiaoxue, what's wrong with you today?" Liu Jinnian's voice carried a hint of doubt, pulling Yan Xue back from her chaotic thoughts.

She took a deep breath, her gaze sweeping over Bai Xiaoyu's innocent face, her expression complex and unreadable. A few seconds later, she forced a smile, her tone softening: "Xiaoyu, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive and misjudged just now. Don't rush to leave, let's eat first."

As she spoke, she walked over and sat down next to Bai Xiaoyu in a friendly manner. She picked up the serving chopsticks and started putting food into Bai Xiaoyu's bowl. While doing so, she chatted with her, asking about her recent diet and health. Her familiar manner made it seem as if the conflict from earlier had never happened.

Only Yan Xue herself knew how surprised and uncertain she was.

The woman's face in the bathroom was exactly the same as Bai Xiaoyu's in front of me, even the curve of her sneer was exactly the same!

She was absolutely not mistaken, but how could there be two people in this world who look so alike?

She gripped the food with a little force, her nails almost digging into her palm, but her peripheral vision never left Bai Xiaoyu—the other was drinking soup with her eyes lowered, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow under her eyes, making her look docile and harmless.

This appearance is completely different from the ruthless and vicious "Bai Xiaoyu" from before.

"Xiaoyu, you really don't have any brothers or sisters? I didn't know that after knowing you for so long, I've never heard you mention your family."

Yan Xue tentatively asked. Bai Xiaoyu paused in her eating, her eyes slightly reddening. "Actually, I have an older sister."