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"Handle your people properly," Shang Beibei said to the manager. "If I find out about this kind of thing again, don't bother coming back."
The manager was so frightened that he didn't dare to breathe, nodding repeatedly.
After finishing her words, Shang Beibei turned to see Yun Li walking towards her.
"It's been a long time," Yun Li said.
"Has it been seven or eight years? I can't quite remember," she replied. "But I did watch your competition. There was a show that was really popular; I even watched it in England. You were amazing! Making it to the top three is no small feat. I guess losing to you isn't embarrassing after all."
Yun Li merely smiled lightly, not paying much attention to the rest of her words.
Shang Beibei picked up the lipstick that Yun Li had just admired and said to the manager, "Wrap this up and put it in a gift bag from the store as an apology."
The manager quickly took it, saying, "Got it."
"I don't want anything else; this one is enough," she insisted.
Shang Beibei replied, "Hey, hey, hey, this is our company's sincere apology. If you don't accept it, then that means you haven't forgiven us."
Yun Li didn't hold back either. "I just want that one; I won't use the others."
"Not use them? How could you not? A woman can never have just one lipstick. Take them all; I'm happy to give them to you." She paused for a moment before continuing, "By the way, I haven't had a chance to apologize properly. Have you married Jiang Shiyu yet? If not, remember to invite me when you do! I want to give a big red envelope as an apology."
"We ended things a long time ago," Yun Li replied.
Shang Beibei's smile froze on her face as disbelief washed over her. "What? He didn't come back for you?"
"This isn't the place to talk," Shang Beibei said as she pulled Yun Li towards a nearby café.
She walked briskly, moving with such ease that she hardly seemed pregnant, making Yun Li worry that she might jostle the baby inside her.
"Slow down and be careful with the child," Yun Li cautioned.
"It's fine; I do yoga with him every day. He's strong," Shang Beibei assured her.
Once they sat down at the café, Shang Beibei began, "I owe you an apology for what happened back then. My grandfather told me that Jiang Shiyu was just playing around with you, so I went after him myself."
"Our marriage was a business arrangement; it had to be established. At that time, I was also tempted by his looks. He ignored me completely; even when I invited him to my events, it was only because his grandfather threatened him that he came."
As for how he threatened me, I wasn't clear at the time. Later, I found out that his grandfather actually used your life as leverage against him, which forced him to agree to meet with me.
Yun Li felt her breath catch, and her heart skipped a beat. Her face turned pale, and her eyes were filled with terror. How could this be? This was beyond her imagination; her experiences were too limited for her to fathom that someone would use a life as a threat.
"So you never got together?" she asked, voicing the conclusion she had long suspected but dared not believe.
She shrugged. "I wish you two had. I only learned he was serious about you after you broke up."
At that time, wow, you have no idea. He went completely insane, drinking heavily and disregarding his own health. He locked himself in a private room, and no one dared to intervene; whoever did would suffer the consequences.
When he looked at me, his gaze was like he wanted to kill me. I was terrified. Shang Beibei recalled that scene vividly and patted her own heart. If I hadn't run fast, that bottle would have smashed into my face.
I was furious and scared at the same time, so I went to complain to my grandfather. I was afraid he might actually kill me someday. My grandfather, having a bit of conscience, knew he had to ensure my safety and took me to talk to his grandfather. Elder Shi initially refused; they went to the study alone, and I only found out by eavesdropping that Elder Shi was truly ruthless, using your life and your parents' lives as threats.
No wonder Jiang Shiyu wanted to kill me back then; he must have thought I was involved too. If I had discovered the truth sooner, things wouldn't have escalated like this.
Yun Li's pupils constricted in shock, and in the next moment, every breath felt painful. Her thoughts were chaotic; she bit her fingertips until the skin around her nails broke and bled.
Shang Beibei exclaimed, "Hey! What are you doing?" She quickly freed Yun Li's hands.
You didn't know any of this? Wait, didn't Jiang Shiyu explain it to you? That guy can't just give up! Damn it, I helped him out back then, and now he's pulling this nonsense.
Yun Li spoke up calmly: "I gave up." Her expression was cold, but her face and vacant eyes betrayed her inner turmoil.
Shang Beibei fell silent, feeling increasingly guilty. "Yun Li, I know it's too late to say this now, but I still want to make it clear: Jiang Shiyu really loves you." She looked serious.
He fought tooth and nail to be with you; going to study in America wasn't his choice. He wanted to become stronger—strong enough to stand up against his grandfather completely.
You have no idea how cutthroat our circle is; everything revolves around interests and calculations. When it comes to matters of the heart, one often has no say in their own fate. The struggle against family is incredibly difficult; risking one's life is always a possibility.
As Shang Beibei spoke, it seemed she remembered some painful memories; her eyes grew warm with unshed tears. He had never told anyone about this; no one knew about it except me—I learned it from Elder Shi.
He was truly brave—willing to risk everything and fight—unlike me; I lacked that courage. In fact, during those two years before, I still had some contact with Jiang Shiyu; there were friends of mine at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well.
I have inquired about him, and they say that Jiang Shiyu is widely connected, gathering talents for an unclear purpose, but it all seems very secretive. I know he is building up his strength and preparing for something.
Every task he undertakes is completed beautifully, earning him the admiration of his mentors. The papers he publishes are read by countless people and have caught the attention of influential figures. He has become a prominent figure at the school, frequently flying back to the country, yet no one knows what he is doing there.
I am certain he must be going to see you.
In the United States, he constantly keeps an eye on Yun Li's movements back home.
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