At that time, on many large websites, this news had already been blocked.

But some netizens, already anticipating it, had taken screenshots of the news and uploaded them on various social media platforms.

Ji Xiangling had work that day and was busy the whole day. She finally returned home to rest, and as soon as she walked in, she saw her mother approach anxiously.

"Xiangling, you’re finally back. If you didn’t come back, the sky would really fall!"

Ji Xiangling frowned, remembering that she had indeed seen a few missed calls from her mother earlier.

Anyway, since she was coming back soon, she didn’t call back.

This time, she designed a set of clothing for a major brand, which was her first step in making a name for herself domestically. She could only succeed, not fail.

For this, she had been working overtime at the studio almost all day for the past two days, only returning at night.

During work breaks, she didn’t even answer calls.

Hearing her mother say this, she asked in surprise, "What’s wrong?"

Ji Yunjin said, "You’re so busy with work that you’ve lost your mind. Don’t you go online to check the news? This afternoon,

the news has been quite a stir. If reporters knew where we lived, we probably wouldn’t have peace right now..."

Under Ji Yunjin’s guidance, Ji Xiangling looked at today’s news screenshots and also roughly browsed the hot comments on various social media platforms.

Then, she slowly put away her phone, seemingly calm, but her face didn’t look too good.

Ji Yunjin asked her daughter, "Xiangling, what do you plan to do now?"

Ji Xiangling bit her lip and said, "This was bound to happen sooner or later, and A Yu and that Shi Nuan are already married, so what else can I do?"

Ji Yunjin was stunned for a moment: "So you’re... planning to give up on A Yu?"

Give up? Of course not!

Otherwise, what would be the point of her enduring for seven years and coming back?

Taking a deep breath, she said, "Now the media all think the person in the photo is me, right?"

"They do, but many people also say it’s not you, after all, the photo is blurry, and you can’t clearly see what the woman looks like... What’s on your mind?"

Ji Xiangling said, "I’m sure A Yu absolutely doesn’t dare to acknowledge Shi Nuan’s identity now, nor even dare to admit his relationship with Shi Nuan in any situation... Since the media currently think it’s me, let’s let them think so!"

She remembered something and looked at Ji Yunjin: "Oh, mom, I remember you have a big banquet to attend in two days, right?"

Ji Yunjin nodded: "Yes, the organizers also wanted to invite you at the time, but you’ve been busy designing the autumn and winter main line for the LALO brand lately, so I declined for you... What? Do you want to attend?"

Ji Xiangling gave a faint smile: "Yes, of course, I have to go... At this time, I must go!"

...

Chu Jingyun knew about it much earlier than Ji Xiangling. It was during the afternoon break because she had two big classes in the afternoon, and the other teachers had left; she was the only one still in the office preparing lessons.

Lately, she hadn’t been feeling well, and just ten minutes into preparation, her eyes began to bother her.

"If you’re tired, take a break; there’s still time!"

Chu Jingyun was startled and then noticed someone had entered the office.

That person was none other than Lin Junyi.

Lin Junyi handed her a cup of tea and said, "For a boost, have a sip!"

Chu Jingyun took the tea and had a sip; the temperature was just right. She gave a gentle smile, "Thank you, Junyi!"

Lin Junyi said, "We’ve known each other for so many years, no need to be so formal with me."

For a moment, Chu Jingyun didn’t know what to say.

Indeed, they’ve known each other for many years, and occasionally they would have tea and meals together, which in many people’s eyes, was considered close.

Mr. Chu, knowing that his daughter lost hope with Song Yansheng, had even wanted to match her with Lin Junyi.

The Chu Family is a scholarly family, and both Lin Junyi and Chu Jingyun are colleagues, both university teachers.

Recently, Lin Junyi was invited to the Shi Family to make a commercial analysis report, something Mr. Chu was also aware of.

He heard that Shi Yuanbo was quite optimistic about Lin Junyi and wanted to offer him a high-paying job, but Lin Junyi refused outright.

Mr. Chu always disliked the vulgarity of businessmen, and Lin Junyi’s actions were undoubtedly in line with his interests.

He had already invited Lin Junyi to the Chu Family for a meal several times, and Lin Junyi, knowing Chu Jingyun’s concerns, had mostly politely declined.

He liked Chu Jingyun, no doubt, but he didn’t want to pressure her in this way.

If there is a future for the two, he hoped she would discover his virtues, notice his existence, and truly want to understand him as Lin Junyi.