Miss Si's feigned innocence went too far, and the aloof Mr. Bo was easily swayed.

For the next period of time, Si Yuan continued to learn from Meng Huaijin.

Gu Mingyue felt increasingly uncomfortable seeing that Meng Huaijin seemed to be grooming Si Yuan as his successor.

Back then, she came to Beijing TV station because of Meng Huaijin. She wanted to be Meng Huaijin's student and learn from her.

Meng Huaijin taught her a lot, but he never treated her as a real student.

Si Yuan was different. As soon as Si Yuan came to the TV station, Meng Huaijin took extra care of her.

Gu Mingyue couldn't understand why everyone liked Si Yuan; what was it about her that Si Yuan didn't have?

Even Gu Yinhe could win Meng Huaijin's favor and affection, while she could only watch them beam with joy.

Their smiles were, to her, a great irony and mockery.

Gu Mingyue clenched her fists, her palms bleeding from the fingernails, the pain contorting her face in agony.

She's unhappy and miserable, and nobody else is going to be happy either.

Si Yuan has been a little anxious these past two days.

The main reason is that Gu Yinhe's birthday is coming up soon, it's the little princess's birthday, so we definitely have to have a big celebration.

Gu Yinhe started recruiting people a week in advance.

Given Si Yuan and Gu Yinhe's current relationship, it's impossible for him not to attend her birthday party.

If nothing unexpected happens, Bo Yusen will definitely go as well.

How should I face him then?

Seeing Si Yuan's worried expression, Si Aofu couldn't help but ask after Si Yuan sighed for the fifth time, "What's bothering you so much?"

Si Yuan and Si Aofu can talk about anything now. "Yinhe's birthday is coming soon..."

"Oh? Deciding what to give her for her birthday shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

Si Yuan pursed her lips.

"Are you worried about running into Bo Yusen?"

Just hearing that name stirred uncontrollably in Si Yuan's heart.

Seeing Si Yuan remain silent, Si Aofu teased with a smile, "Don't you dislike him? Then he's an insignificant person to you, so why are you afraid of running into him?"

Si Yuan: "..."

Si Aofu stared at Si Yuan, cautiously probing, "Or are you lying, that you actually like him a lot and haven't forgotten him yet?"

"I didn't..."

Si Yuan instinctively wanted to refute, but felt that any rebuttal in front of her sister would seem pale and powerless.

"sister……"

Si Yuan looked at Si Aofu, "I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"you say……"

"Well... I have a friend who, after breaking up with her boyfriend, accidentally saw him drunk and almost got picked up by someone..."

Si Yuan didn't dare look at Si Aofu when she spoke, for fear that if they made eye contact, Si Aofu would know that the friend she was talking about was her.

"Hmm...you continue..."

Si Yuan underestimated Si Aofu.

Stories that begin with "I have a friend" are usually told by that friend.

"My friend kindly took him to the hotel, but the man mistook him for someone else and kissed my friend..."

Si Aofu finally understood what Si Yuan was worried about.

Sure enough, being in love can make you stupid.

Si Yuan is so smart, yet she couldn't have imagined that someone like Bo Yusen, if he hadn't deliberately given others a chance, how could anyone else have taken him away?

Isn't this blatant bird-baiting?

But didn't Bo Yusen dislike A Yuan? Why is he pulling this stunt now?

Did she guess wrong before?

Bo Yusen did not abandon A Yuan, but was instead making plans gradually.

"Um, what question does your friend want to ask?"

"Well...they have mutual friends, and sometimes they can't avoid meeting up. My friend is worried that it might be awkward when they do meet..."

"What's so embarrassing about that?"

"what?"

Si Aofu laughed and said, "If someone picks up a drunken shrimp, it means the person is already completely drunk and unconscious. How could they possibly know who they are kissing?"

"But he opened his eyes then..."

"Is his vision clear?"

Si Yuan shook her head.

"Then let's not get married..."

Si Yuan nodded. Sure enough, he didn't know it was her; otherwise, how could he have brought himself to kiss her?

But thinking that Bo Yusen could kiss anyone, Si Yuan gritted her teeth.

frivolous!!!

However, after Si Aofu's words of encouragement, Si Yuan felt much more at ease.

She began preparing a gift for Gu Yinhe.

Si Yuan heard that Gu Yinhe was kidnapped when she was a child, and that she often had trouble sleeping and was plagued by nightmares.

After consulting with many experts and doctors, her sleep problems were finally resolved.

I heard she hasn't been sleeping well these past few days.

Si Yuan then personally made a sleep-aiding incense stick and a sandalwood bracelet.

Looking up, Si Yuan saw that Si Aofu looked preoccupied and hesitant to speak, so she nudged Si Aofu's head with her own.

Si Yuan really liked these affectionate little gestures. She wouldn't do them when Si Qingwan was around, but she really enjoyed them when the two sisters were together.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

Si Aofu coughed lightly, "No..."

"You don't look like you're alright..."

Suddenly realizing something, Si Yuan sat bolt upright, her expression turning serious. "Fu Qidong is causing you trouble?"

Si Aofu calmed Si Yuan, who was on the verge of exploding, "No, it's... Zhi Zhou... he asked me if I wanted to go see his art exhibition..."

It's good that it's not Fu Qidong.

Si Yuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Si Yuan didn't know if the broken mirror could be mended, but she knew that her sister still had feelings for Xie Zhizhou.

"Your hesitation means you still want to go, right?"

"I……"

Si Aofu sighed, "Right now... I don't even know how to face him anymore."

Si Yuan gently held Si Aofu's hand, "Sister, none of us can predict the future. The only thing we can do is to seize the present."

After a pause, Si Yuan continued, "It's just going to an art exhibition, don't put so much pressure on yourself."

Si Aofu chuckled and poked Si Yuan's cheek. "When you're advising me, you have a whole bunch of reasons, but why do you become so listless when it comes to yourself?"

Si Yuan: "..."

Gu Yinhe truly lives up to her reputation as a little princess; to ensure she had a wonderful birthday, Chairman Gu personally arranged for a yacht.

The yacht has entertainment facilities, restaurants with chefs from various countries, and rooms for people to rest.

Although Si Yuan, being a member of the Si family, had seen many grand occasions with Si Qingwan, this level of luxury was something she had never witnessed before.

Shen Xingzhu, in particular, gives off a feeling of being a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden.

"My goodness, little princess, what kind of heavenly life have you been living since you were little? I'm so envious I could cry."

Gu Yinhe patted Shen Xingzhu on the back with great enthusiasm, "What's there to cry about? You can come and play anytime you want."

Gu Yinhe has no airs of a rich heiress. She is kind to her friends and generous. Nobody in this circle dislikes her.

"Oh, right, I've also prepared a dressing room and dresses. Come on, come on... I'll take you to pick out dresses..."

Shen Xingzhu was surprised, "There are even formal dresses?"

"Of course... I want every guest who comes to my birthday party to be able to change into their dress whenever they want."

Si Yuan and Shen Xingzhu were unaware of the grand occasion, so their attire was slightly more ordinary compared to the others.

Seeing that the room where dresses, jewelry, shoes and the like were stored was over 100 square meters, Shen Xingzhu once again lamented the wealth gap between her and Gu Yinhe.

"Ah Yuan, when I first saw this light purple dress, I imagined how beautiful you would look in it."

Gu Yinhe is sincere, warm, and has no guile whatsoever, making it easy for people to feel protective of her.

"It's your birthday today, why would I dress up so nicely?"

Gu Yinhe urged Si Yuan to change her clothes, "I'm not afraid you'll outshine me, what are you afraid of?"

Si Yuan couldn't help but chuckle. "Why don't you look in the mirror before saying that?"

Gu Yinhe is very beautiful. Si Yuan has seen so many beautiful women, but she was still attracted to Gu Yinhe's appearance.

Just as Si Yuan admired Gu Yinhe, Gu Yinhe also thought Si Yuan was the most beautiful girl she had ever seen, without exception.

If Si Yuan is described as aloof and noble by the moon, then Gu Yinhe is a warm and fiery little sun that can melt away all gloom.

Hearing the two beauties being modest, Gu Yinhe rolled her eyes. "Alright, neither of you outshines the other. I'm the one who outshines you..."

Si Yuan and Gu Yinhe exchanged a smile and began to help Shen Xingzhu get dressed.

When the three of them finished packing and went out, all the guests had arrived, and the cruise ship slowly left the port and headed out to sea.

Because Gu Yinhe likes pink, the hall was decorated in a lovely pink color, and even the decorative flowers were Elsa roses specially air-freighted from Yunzhou.

Gu Yinhe, dressed in a pink gauze dress and wearing a crown, looked like a princess from a fairy tale. Everyone applauded when they saw her.

Gu Yinhe blew kisses to everyone and greeted them with a smile, "Everyone, eat well, drink well, and have fun today. Have a great time!"

"Yes, Your Highness—"

Everyone spoke in unison, cooperating fully.

Gu Yinhe likes to throw parties, but doesn't like to receive gifts.

Many of the birthday gifts she received in the past are still unopened.

Later, she directly told everyone that it was just for their birthday, and they shouldn't bring gifts. She said she would turn against anyone who did.

To make the little princess happy, no one gave her any gifts.

But those close to you are an exception.

Gu Yinhe will still accept the gifts from Bo Yusen and Jiang Zhe.

Gu Mingyue was the first to present a gift, saying, "Happy birthday, Yinhe."

Gu Yinhe cherished every gift Gu Mingyue gave her. "Thank you, sister, I love you..."

She leaned over and kissed Gu Mingyue's cheek. Gu Mingyue smiled and patted her head, "You're already twenty-two, why are you still like a child?"

"Hehe, people with older sisters will always be children."

"You..."

Gu Mingyue looked at Si Yuan and Shen Xingzhu with a doting expression, and nodded with a smile.

Si Yuan smiled in response, and Shen Xingzhu also gave a dry laugh.

Everyone says Gu Mingyue is mature, steady, and intellectually perfect, but Shen Xingzhu thinks Gu Mingyue's perfection is too fake.

Logically speaking, others might not know about the relationship between Si Yuan and Bo Yusen, but Gu Mingyue definitely does.

How could she possibly allow her own sister to get so close to her love rival, and even bring her to her birthday party to meet Bo Yusen?

Doesn't she feel uncomfortable?

This is abnormal, extremely abnormal...