Based on what Li Qingzi said, Ye Ling also felt she was meddling. To outsiders, this woman seemed flexible, but to Ye Ling, she clearly had deep schemes.

Having lived two lifetimes and faced with the deeply calculating Ye Qian and Liu Rui, Ye Ling wanted to stay away from these scheming people. She never thought she’d misjudge yet another person, finding another one close by. No wonder Xiang Weilai couldn’t stand her. Perhaps Xiang Weilai just realized she was a deeply calculating woman too!

Having thought this through, she stopped looking at Li Qingzi and squeezed into a spot next to Liu Nan, sitting down beside the table.

"Li Qingzi, I still stand by what I said. I’ve said everything that needed to be said. You don’t have to do anything. If you really feel guilty, then just be guilty. Only you know what you did and for what purpose. There’s no need to tear things apart. I want to give you some face. If you don’t even want that part, I won’t be polite anymore," Xiang Weilai’s words grew harsher, "You said someone threatened you, I’m not aware of that. But if I’m not mistaken, it should be the Liu Family. You can go to the Liu Family but that’s your business with them, not mine."

"Alright, Xiang Weilai, since you’ve said it like this, then just pretend I never said those words. From now on, rest assured, I won’t cling to you anymore. You know who I, Li Qingzi, am. I’m not the type of woman to cling to a man. If not for you giving me hope, I wouldn’t have thought too much, nor would I follow a married man without care for dignity." Li Qingzi chuckled, "Take care."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Ye Ling, "Ye Ling, since I came here, you are the only one who has been kind to me. I, Li Qingzi, am a person of conscience. I will remember your kindness for a lifetime. If there’s ever a chance, I’ll definitely repay you."

Ye Ling didn’t want to indulge her, she just smiled faintly without saying anything. Under everyone’s gaze, Li Qingzi turned and left the room.

"That woman is quite interesting," Zhang Linong chuckled beside, "Her scheming is a level above ours. People like us aren’t in the same league as her. There’s no need to mix with those who aren’t like us."

Ye Ling laughed, "No need to persuade me, I understand it all. It’s like you think I’m not thinking straight, you should advise Weilai and yourselves."

"Each of you is not getting any younger, don’t you think it’s time to settle down? Stop spending your days alone. Life isn’t just for yourself, there are elders above to consider. Let the elders worry less about you."

Ye Ling recently loved to nag them about this. As she started on this topic, over there, Wang Ping couldn’t help but let out a silly laugh, obviously feeling guilty.

But Ye Ling didn’t stop there, "Don’t take my words lightly, you guys. I’m not worried about Weilai anymore, everything will be fine once his matters with the Liu Family are settled. It’s Zhang Linong and Wang Ping, what are your plans? If there’s no suitable person around you, I can have Shen Bin find someone for you."

"No, stop with that talk. I’ve finally got some freedom at work and now you’re trying to set us up with someone. How can I live like that?" After Wang Ping finished speaking, he glanced at Liu Nan, clearly implying Zhao Guodong is tightly managed by Liu Nan.

Liu Nan glared at him, "I manage him for his own good, don’t you meddle. Brotherhood is one thing, but daily life is another. Only Ye Ling understands me. When you guys have wives, you’ll understand what it’s like."

The only one who could mingle with them was Liu Nan. Although she was a girl from the Capital, after coming north, she quickly integrated into life here, even her accent changed.

So, interacting with her felt comfortable.

In contrast, Yang Hui felt somewhat out of place, always appearing aloof yet staying around them, which made others just be polite with her.

As for Sui Gang, he had a good temperament, especially because he was a man, so interacting with him wasn’t uncomfortable.

Ye Ling finished talking and didn’t bother with them anymore, standing up to go to the restroom. When she came out, she found Yang Hui waiting outside, feeling a bit surprised, showing some embarrassment.

Thinking about the situation between Yang Hui and Sui Gang, Ye Ling understood why Yang Hui was waiting there. Perhaps it was because earlier she advised Wang Ping and Zhang Linong to settle down sooner.

"Ye Ling, we haven’t had a private chat in a long time. Do you have time now? I’d like to have a word with you." Yang Hui asked, somewhat embarrassed.

"We’re friends, why say that? Just say what you want, no need to be so polite." Ye Ling didn’t like her mannerisms.

Yang Hui realized she was being too polite, which Ye Ling didn’t like, "Then I won’t be polite anymore, I’ll get straight to it."

Yang Hui swallowed, then spoke again, "Ye Ling, you know about me and Sui Gang, we’ve been together for quite a while, but he hasn’t mentioned marriage. You know we’re not young anymore. I followed him here, and my family is not very satisfied, but because Sui Gang is from a better family, my parents didn’t say much."

"But we’re really not young, even if my parents say nothing, we can’t drag it on like this. I’m embarrassed to bring it up with him. Can you, when you have a chance, help me sense how he feels about it?"

"I know you might look down on me talking about his better family status, but every girl wants to marry well. I’m just realistic, hope you don’t think too much, but I sincerely regard you all as friends. I know Liu Nan has a big opinion of me, thinks I’m quite materialistic. But that’s how society is, if you’re not materialistic, others are. But I’m genuine with you all."

Yang Hui’s sudden candor surprised Ye Ling. But understanding her motive, she wasn’t that surprised. In a way, Yang Hui was indeed earnest, directly revealing her nature to gain help.

"What you told me isn’t a big deal. When I get a chance, I’ll ask Zhao Guodong to help ask how Sui Gang feels." In her heart, Ye Ling still resented Yang Hui for prying into her private matters.

But on further thought, it’s understandable, Yang Hui is that type of person. Always wanting to compare with those around her, especially with someone like her who doesn’t come from a good background. That’s why it’s understandable she’d want to find out about her.