I held back my tears and asked, "Who is she?"

Qi Yu instinctively took a step to the left, blocking my view of her eyes.

That posture was defensive, alert.

But he said, "No one, an unrelated person."

At this moment, his group of friends also unanimously advised me.

"Jiang Ying is just working part-time here, just a coincidence."

"Shu Yi, don't misunderstand. There's nothing between Yu Ge and her."

The dark, crowded crowd swirled like a swarm of poisonous ants, converging into a thick barrier, keeping me firmly outside.

These people grew up with me, witnessing my and Qi Yu's feelings for more than ten years.

They seemed to place her in the most inconspicuous position, but every word they spoke was in defense of her.

I know they are helping me on the surface.

But behind my back, they call her "Sister-in-law Jiang Ying" one after another.

They even advised Qi Yu, "After looking here and there, Jiang Ying is still the one suitable for you. You two are destined to be together. Why bother with Shen Shuyi, that hard stone?"

"That's right, Jiang Ying loves you so much. You treat her like that, and she has never complained. If it were Shen Shuyi, she would have made a fuss long ago..."

Yes, I am naturally destined for wealth and prosperity, and I never let myself suffer for others.

Not even Qi Yu, so I never humble myself, never use soft words.

Just like I would never be as weak as Jiang Ying at this moment, as fragile as a flower without support.

The eyes that looked over seemed to shatter, causing the men present to stand up for her.

Qi Yu grabbed my wrist and said in a deep voice, "Aren't you taking her out yet?"

The man beside Jiang Ying helped her up and said, "Let's go, don't you still have work to do?"

Jiang Ying lowered her head and walked outside, but when she reached the doorway, she stopped.

"Qi Yu, I don't believe you can't tell the difference between me and her. I believe you know who you truly love. If you find the answer, come find me. I'll be waiting for you."

After speaking, she straightened her back and walked away without looking back.

And Qi Yu, by my side, didn't even realize it. At this moment, he was tense all over, like an arrow about to be released.

I looked down at my wrist, which was about to be crushed, and smiled faintly, "Qi Yu, it hurts."

Only then did he wake up as if from a dream, abruptly letting go of my hand and apologizing, "Sorry, I'll have someone bring the medicine kit..."

But I saw that his eyes unconsciously chased after the figure that had already left.

I rubbed my wrist and made up my mind, "No need, I'm going home."

I want to go home and find my parents and brother.

He moved his lips but didn't say anything, reaching out to hug me.

The scenes from the dream surged like a tide, and I retched physiologically, screaming, "Don't touch me!"

Qi Yu immediately took a step back, raising his palm, "Alright, alright, I won't touch you. I'll have someone send you back. Just behave."

I looked up and, in the heavy light, gave him one last glance.

Since I appeared until now, he never asked me, "Are you feeling well? Is the treatment painful?"