Accusations of not wanting to marry: The prosecutor pressed him relentlessly.

Lu Yanli went home after dinner, taking the mug with him.

Saying he was going to settle accounts with her was really just a joke.

The contract renewal fee for next year has been increased by 20%, and of course, the workload of Lutong Group is worth the price.

Don't be fooled by Lu Yanli's seemingly caring attitude towards her; in reality, he's a better businessman than anyone else, otherwise Lu Tong wouldn't have achieved such success today.

Fang Youxi took to heart the comment he saw Mu Sheng and Mu Wangbei making on TV. He had said it and moved on, but Fang Youxi had taken it to heart.

When she returned to her room that evening, she stood alone on the balcony wrapped in a blanket for a while.

That sentence kept popping into her head uncontrollably.

Fang Youxi knew that Lu Yanli's words were not intentional provocation, but rather a reflection of his own feelings.

Often, when faced with reality, she knows that the two are not a good match and will eventually break up, but she can't bear to part with them and tries to prolong the time.

This is really not like her.

But what did Mu Wangbei do wrong? He was always sincere when they were together. Fang Youxi began to regret why she had provoked him in the first place.

Lust is truly a double-edged sword.

Looking back now, I realize that everything Grandpa Mu said that day had profound meaning.

The old man holds a high position, so he wouldn't say anything like "Don't delay my grandson," which is undignified. He certainly wouldn't resort to the cliché of throwing money at her. It seems like the decision of whether or not they are destined to become family is hers, but that's not actually the case.

The Mu family has its own rules, and Mu Wangbei's life requires a steady and successful path, whether in his career or family. The key is stability.

In Grandpa Mu's eyes, she was probably the most restless one.

The number of times her parents have married and divorced is none of anyone else's business; it's their own freedom.

As for her, not getting married is her own way of life, and Fang Youxi doesn't feel the need to explain it to anyone.

However, she is not suitable for a family like Mu Wangbei's. Forcing things to continue for the sake of some physical intimacy and saving face would not be good for either of them.

Fang Youxi recalled the words she had said to herself on the day she turned eighteen.

"Tangtang, you must always remind yourself that your feelings are important, that you live comfortably and happily, and that you have become the person you like more. Other people's opinions and evaluations are not important, whether others think you are good or bad is not important, and whether others understand your choices and lifestyle is not important. The most important thing is that you should never stand against yourself, you should always accept yourself, love yourself, and not change yourself for others."

Many things become clear in an instant.

For Fang Youxi, being able to take things in stride was never difficult. She went back to her room, her mood much calmer. She ate and drank as usual, not letting anything bother her.

Mu Wangbei was even more tired during the Spring Festival than when he was working. By the time he finished and wanted to call Fang Youxi, her phone was already switched off and she was asleep.

I finally made it through the holiday, and now I have to go back to work the next day.

After completing his mission and returning home, he couldn't wait to call Fang Youxi.

Fang Youxi returned to Platinum Apartment after the three-day New Year celebration. Tang Zhanghe's place was indeed very lively, but she still preferred to live alone.

I'm sure Tang Yi and Tang Ze can't hold back any longer. If she doesn't move out, I reckon no one will be able to leave the house with their suitcases.

It was expected that Mu Wangbei would call him; she had promised him that she would move back to his place after the holiday.

When the call connected, Mu Wangbei's voice was sweet and hooking: "Tangtang, where are you? Can I come pick you up? I'm already home."

"No need to pick me up, I'll go by myself."

"Baby, how long do you think it will take?" Mu Wangbei asked tenderly. This was the first time he had called Fang Youxi like that. He used to not understand why people in love would use such affectionate nicknames. Now he realized that when you like someone, you will unconsciously call them that without thinking.

Fang Youxi felt a pang in her heart and replied, "Twenty minutes, see you later."

See you in a bit.

Mu Wangbei hung up the phone, then remembered that he seemed to be out of family planning supplies, so he went downstairs to buy some. He also bought some fresh fruit and milk. He had just hired a housekeeper to come and change the bedding and clean the house that afternoon, so it was spotless. It wasn't dinnertime yet, and the sun hadn't set. He lived on a high floor, so there was still some sunlight filtering in, which made him feel good.

Fang Youxi didn't bring anything, just a small, worn-out bag containing only her phone and access card.

She took a taxi to Mu Wangbei's house, then sent a WeChat message to Uncle Li, asking him to pick her up at that address in an hour.

These past few days, knowing Mu Wangbei has been busy, they've had very little contact. Occasionally, she'll send him a WeChat message, but he'll just give her a perfunctory reply.

It would be a lie to say it didn't affect her mood at all, but she was glad she made this decision. It's true, dating is only fun for the first few months; it gets less and less interesting as time goes on.

Looking back now, men are just like that. As the two of you get closer, more and more people will interfere. He will gradually develop needs for you, always thinking about changing you and making you the perfect person in his mind.

Later on, the two of them kept pulling at each other, resentment arose, a rift developed, they argued, and broke up. At that point, you were no longer yourself.

Let's stay in the present and leave each other with beautiful memories.

Men are no fun at all, Fang Youxi told herself: You should just focus on making money.

Hearing the noise, Mu Wangbei rushed to open the door. The moment he saw Fang Youxi, his heart overflowed, and he pulled her into his arms: "Did you miss me?"

Fang Youxi had been rehearsing her speech the whole way, and just as she was about to speak, Mu Wangbei kissed her.

We haven't seen each other for the entire holiday, how could I not miss her?

Fang Youxi let him kiss her, and although she tried several times to wrap her arms around his waist, she resisted.

Seeing that their kiss was about to escalate, Fang Youxi gently pushed him away: "Mu Wangbei, I need to talk to you about something."

Mu Wangbei then realized that she seemed to have returned empty-handed.

"Where's your suitcase? Did you leave it with Chairman Tang?" Mu Wangbei looked at Fang Youxi, who turned her face away. His heart sank: "Chairman Tang won't let you bring it back?"

Fang Youxi didn't want to make the atmosphere too heavy, so she grinned and said, "Mu Wangbei, Grandpa Mu said he'd give me six months to think it over. I've been thinking about it these past few days. Hey, your grandpa is kinder than I thought. He even brought me a cup of coffee the other day, but there was a bit too much sugar in it, it was a little too sweet."

Mu Wangbei looked at her without saying a word.

"Maybe. My interest in new things only lasts about six months. A new bag, no matter how expensive or limited edition, I only like carrying it for a short time after I buy it. I get tired of it after carrying it a few times. As for clothes, don't even mention them. I still have a bunch of clothes at home with the tags still on, and I don't like them before I even wear them. Sigh, to use Tang Ze's words, I have a lot of bad habits."

Mu Wangbei remained silent and did not interrupt her. Fang Youxi avoided his gaze, refusing to look at him.

"Well, I haven't thought about the long term. I'm not the type to hold too many things in my mind. I don't like internal strife; I just like spending money. You said something really right when we played billiards last time: once you have something, it loses its allure. Even the most handsome face gets boring after a while. Let's just be friends from now on. The Mu family is such a big name; if we're friends, won't I, a small-time lawyer, be able to walk around Beicheng with my head held high?"

Fang Youxi chuckled as she took the watch off her wrist and placed it on the coffee table, still with that nonchalant expression: "This watch is nice, but it's too heavy and inconvenient for work. You should probably stop wearing it for now. Oh, right, the bracelet I gave you last time, Tang Yi and Tang Ze both laughed at me, saying it was too ugly to show off. I thought about it and it's true, it's not appropriate for you to wear it to work. I'm a heartless person, so you can have it, I'll resell it to him."

She tried her best to end the relationship in a light and cheerful tone, saying they would remain friends.

Fang Youxi didn't even consider never seeing each other again. That would be too ugly. The circle in Beicheng is only so big. If they meet, they can at least say hello. Who knows, they might run into each other at work in the future?

Mu Wangbei just looked at her without saying a word.