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Her present self was full of hatred for Mu Yazhe, down to the marrow of her bones. Her love for him was so persistent and crazy, but what did she get in return? She was made into a clown by him!
She recalled the fear and worries she had when she started the in-vitro treatment, and it stirred up her repressed agony. She could not let the matter rest.
How did I end up in such a pathetic state?
âYou are exceptional and outstanding; itâs his loss for not choosing you! Donât harp on this anymore, daughter!â gently consoled her mother again.
Song Enya listened to her words with gritted teeth and felt a little better after that.
Brother Mu, just you wait and see! One day, Iâll repay all the humiliation youâve brought upon me!
When Song Zhengguo returned home from a dinner appointment that night, he looked terribly upset.
His wife had just settled their daughter not long before she noticed his sullen mood. Feeling vexed, she questioned, âWhatâs wrong with you? You donât look good!â
âDid you go to the hospital today?â Ignoring her question, he shot his own, instead.
She nodded. âWe did the test twice and both results point to Mu Yancheng!â
The middle-aged man looked worried rather than happy when he heard that. âI found out today that, apparently, the Mus did not know about this yet!â
âOf course! Our daughter did a clean job in ensuring that nobody would find out. Itâs not surprising that they donât know about this.â
âThatâs not the problem here.â
âOh? Then, what is the issue?â
Her husband glanced at her obliquely and spouted an unexpected piece of news to her. âMu Linfeng is going to arrange a matchmaking session for Mu Yancheng! Are you aware of this?â
The middle-aged woman was dumbfounded. âMatchmaking?!â
âYes! I was told that they already have a lady in mind. The old man wants to matchmake the chap with the third missy from the Lins!â
âLin Xueya?!â
âThatâs right!â
Jiang Qimengâs face started sinking as well, and she exclaimed worriedly, âThe Lins... are a formidable family, arenât they?! Lin Xueya not only comes from an excellent family but also highly educated. Even though sheâs the third child in the family, she is doted upon by the Lins. Itâs no wonder Mu Linfeng is considering this girl for matchmaking, but... what about our daughter now?!â
âIâm also deliberating over this problem!â retorted the man with furrowed brows.
His wife suggested, âHow about we speak to Yancheng about this?â
âThereâs no hurry! That missy is terribly arrogant; she may be keen on Mu Yazhe but not necessarily on Mu Yancheng! We mustnât cheapen ourselves by appearing too eager!â
âSo... are you saying that we should adopt a wait-and-see approach?â
âYes!â Her husband nodded, then asked after his daughter with concern. âHowâs Enya now? Is her mood more settled now?â
âShe is feeling a little better now, but somehow, sheâs still unable to let the matter rest. Itâll take some time for her to come to terms with all this.â Suddenly, she recalled something and asked with trepidation, âWhat about that matter; did you agree to Yazheâs demand last night?!â
âYou mean the fee that he blackmailed me with so that he wouldnât spill the beans?â
âYes!â
His face sank, and after a long, heavy sigh, he shook his head in resignation. âI guess Iâll have to give up that land parcel if he wants that! I canât think of any way out other than this. He can consider himself lucky this time!â
âAre you sure that... this is the best way out? That land is priceless!â
Her husband snorted indignantly. âTell me, then: What else can we do?!â