"What do you all think you are? Just a bunch of fence-sitters, aren’t you? Earlier, we all agreed, together, yet now you’ve abandoned me, not to mention doing this sort of thing. Do you pity him? I think you all have ulterior motives, only clinging to him because of his academic credentials."

"He’s ugly, that’s a given, but he has no sense of romance, doesn’t even know how to give gifts. Seeing him makes me feel sick. If you like him so much, then go ahead, though it’s a pity — no matter how pretty you are, he doesn’t like you."

After Ji Feng finished speaking, ignoring Song Ming’s hurt expression at that moment, she picked up her bag, gathered her belongings, and left the company in high heels.

The others all felt it wasn’t worth it for Song Ming, who unexpectedly found such a vicious junior. The things she said were harsh enough that even strangers might be appalled. What kind of person is she to say such things to her senior?

"Even if you like someone else, it wouldn’t lead to this situation, right? What exactly do you like about him? Do you like his aggressive nature? I really didn’t expect your taste to be this poor. If you truly like girls, I can find you many, but with a much better temper than hers."

"Exactly, are you still sad about him? What’s there to be sad about? Haven’t you seen how he is? Alright, don’t wear that suit, go home and change, lighten your mood."

"A loyal fool will end up with nothing."

Hearing these colleagues talk, Song Ming only felt extremely exhausted inside, so he forced a smile, washed his face, and stared at himself in the mirror — not exactly handsome, but not ugly either. In the junior’s eyes, had he always seen himself this way? If that’s the case, what was he so persistent about?

Thankfully, the president helped him realize the junior’s malice, or else he would still be blindly pursuing her. If that were the case, it would truly be a loss.

Although these days have been particularly gloomy, Song Ming is grateful the president hasn’t kicked him out of the company, otherwise, he’d really be embarrassed.

Xu Ke has been handling company matters, not giving a single thought to the rumors outside. Since the old man hasn’t dismissed him, Xu Ke definitely won’t leave; after all, he created the current situation in the company and there’s no way he’ll leave now and let someone else snatch up his achievements.

On this day, after getting off work, Xu Ke initially intended to head straight back to his rental place. He hasn’t been in good spirits lately and tasked someone to search for Wang Cuixia, yet there’s no trace of her.

If this continues, how can he explain it to the old man? Actually, the old man is waiting for his news, but how can he bring out this news? Xu Ke can’t understand why Wang Cuixia is hiding from him.

Meanwhile, at a foreign seaside, Wang Cuixia is wearing a sexy bikini, with an extreme sense of happiness. Her worries about her son have finally been alleviated; she doesn’t know where her son is, but wherever it might be, he should be safe now. Without the Xiao family’s hunt, her son can live freely.

Shed of her rural woman’s casualness and helplessness, Wang Cuixia now resembles a vibrant rose, still charming. Even Xu Ke wouldn’t recognize her; sunglasses adorn her face as she gazes at the distant horizon.

Uncle Li, dressed in a suit, appears lively.

"Young lady, seeing you so happy these days, I’m even happier than you. Rest assured, the young master will be fine."

Uncle Li speaks, looking at the young lady, only feeling that her presence remains even after all these years. However, during her rustic days, she had been worn down by life, mentally tormented. For her to conquer her internal turmoil must have been hard.

"Though he lacks education and can’t recognize a single character, he seems clever now; survival shouldn’t be difficult. I truly want him by my side, but I fear the Xiao family might discover something. I just hope that child can gain the Xiao family’s trust; and now, staying abroad, I just hope not to encounter that child, to avoid more slip-ups."

"But I really miss him. After all, I carried him for ten months; if I were to give him up, I would truly feel reluctant. I don’t know when I could go back and see him. If possible, I wish to never leave him again, and witness his happy life."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Li couldn’t help but sigh. The young lady’s greatest wish is for Xu Ke to live well, yet Xu Ke...

Sigh, perhaps that child still harbors resentment against the young lady. The young lady sacrificed her identity, now residing abroad; truly, she wishes to return home and reunite with the Wang family.

"Young lady, since we’re here, let’s not dwell on other matters. If you need anything, just instruct me. As for now, Old Xiao must know everything, though I hear they’ve accepted Su Zining, who is doing particularly well, albeit somewhat greedy — might not treat the Xiao family miss well."

Uncle Li only heard others speak of this and therefore worries about the Xiao family miss.

Yet Wang Cuixia can only sigh. She had been kind-hearted but had to sacrifice others for her son. Even if something bad happens to that child, though Wang Cuixia feels guilty, her son must receive the best.

"If all this is guilty, let me bear it alone. I hope my son lives well, and as for others, I can’t control. The Xiao family’s assets will surely ensure their miss’s good life, yet my son has no news. If there were any..."

Wang Cuixia couldn’t continue, waving her hand to dismiss Uncle Li, while she stood gazing at the horizon alone.

"Mommy, mommy, I want ice cream, look, other kids are eating ice cream over there..."

A little boy was pulling a lady’s hand, persistently asking for ice cream, and although the lady was verbally critical, her face held a joyful smile.

The scene made Wang Cuixia’s heart ache, feeling a thorn prick deeply.