Susu had no choice but to admit, "Yes, we had a little argument. We both wanted some space to cool down. It's nothing, you don't need to worry."
"Who on the island wanted to capture you? Who is Allen, and why did you both remain silent about it after returning?"
Susu was momentarily speechless and fabricated a story, "It was pirates. Tianyi and I offended a group of pirates when we were escaping a storm. Allen used to run a small business in Lancheng. Yan Nan and I both knew him. We don't know how he ended up with those pirates. However, the police have caught them all, and that Allen is already dead. It's nothing."
Sophie made an "oh" sound and guessed, "Could it be that Allen took a fancy to you and wanted you to be his pirate wife, which made President Qin angry, and then you argued?"
Susu smiled and said, "Something like that. He's very jealous. He was even jealous of you before."
Sophie also smiled, "I think President Qin cares about you too much, that's why he gets jealous and angry."
"Mmm, I understand," Susu asked her about her work, "Have you finished all your design drafts? When is the client expecting the submission?"
"Ah, I have to submit them tomorrow. I'll go get busy then." Sophie quickly left her office to rush her work.
In the studio, Susu gave Sophie the most work. She hoped to put a little pressure on Sophie's work, allowing her to fully immerse herself in her tasks and have no time to think about other things, making it difficult for her psychological issues to relapse.
She looked down at her phone and found two missed calls from Tianyi. She had previously set her phone to silent and forgotten to switch it back.
As she hesitated whether to call Tianyi back, a text message from Tianyi arrived.
"Are you busy? An Jing is back with his wife. They said we should have dinner together tonight. Are you free?"
Susu knew she couldn't continue like this. She had to pull herself together. Tianyi had already given her the utmost understanding and tolerance.
She replied, "Okay, I'm free."
Tianyi quickly sent another message, "I'll pick you up later."
"Okay."
That evening, they had dinner with Xiao An Jing and his wife. Since they hadn't seen each other for a long time, they chatted about everything under the sun.
Susu and Lan Yu were not strangers upon meeting again. They chatted and laughed like old friends.
In fact, this was only the second time Susu had met Lan Yu. She looked like an absolute beauty, with a small, oval face, delicate features, and slightly curly long hair that made her skin appear as white as snow.
Susu pressed her about how she and Xiao An Jing got together after their last meeting, but Lan Yu shyly avoided a direct answer.
Xiao An Jing immediately and thoughtfully came to her rescue, saying, "A handsome guy like me and a beautiful woman like her, isn't it just a natural progression?"
"I was your matchmaker, wasn't I? Shouldn't I get a matchmaking gift?" Susu joked.
Lan Yu remembered something and took out a small blue box from her handbag, saying, "President Gu, yes, yes. An Jing chose it. See if you like it?"
As she handed the box to Susu, Xiao An Jing looked at Qin Tianyi and corrected her, "It was clearly you who thought of it and chose the gift. Don't drag me into it. Can't you see your husband, President Qin, is sitting right here?"
"Oh, oh." Lan Yu quickly said to Tianyi, "President Qin, I'm sorry. It's actually a small token of appreciation from An Jing and me."
This was Qin Tianyi's first time meeting Lan Yu, so he didn't say much, only observing. Overall, the wife Xiao An Jing had found seemed alright, and they looked well-matched.
He had been a little worried that Xiao An Jing's marriage was too hasty, but now he felt somewhat at ease.
"It doesn't matter who sent it. Don't listen to his glib talk," he said, putting his arm around Susu, "I'm not that petty, am I, wife?"
Susu held the gift, turned to look at him, and smiled, "Yes, my husband is the most generous and tolerant."
Xiao An Jing couldn't stand it and, mimicking him, put his arm around Lan Yu, saying, "Alas, who can't show affection? Wife, let's show them ours too."
Lan Yu shyly pushed him away but still said earnestly to Susu, "Open it and see if you like it."
Xiao An Jing helplessly withdrew his hand and exchanged a knowing glance with Tianyi.
Tianyi looked at him with amusement, as if to say, "Your wife isn't very cooperative, is she?"
Xiao An Jing raised an eyebrow and returned a look, implying, "Mind your own business, my wife is just shy."
Tianyi pursed his lips, preventing himself from laughing out loud. He figured Xiao An Jing probably didn't have much status at home and was a henpecked husband.
Susu opened the box and saw a golden necklace. The style was very unique, and she immediately expressed her liking for it.
Lan Yu breathed a sigh of relief, feeling she had chosen the right gift, "President Gu, I'm glad you like it."
"Don't call me President Gu anymore. Just call me by my name. An Jing is not only our partner but also a very good friend. We are all very casual," Susu patted her hand, always feeling that Lan Yu was too cautious in front of them, as if afraid of embarrassing Xiao An Jing.
Xiao An Jing agreed, "Susu is right. We are all very good friends, so relax."
Lan Yu hummed, relaxing a bit. She looked at An Jing and smiled sweetly when two figures approached their table, embracing each other.
"What a coincidence, long time no see."
They all looked up at the man who spoke to their table.
Only Lan Yu, like a startled little rabbit, instantly lowered her head again. Susu looked at the unfamiliar man and woman before her, feeling a bit confused.
The man who spoke was wearing a flashy suit and had a pretty woman in his arms. He struck a handsome and dashing pose, giving off an extremely greasy and uncomfortable vibe.
Qin Tianyi recognized the man. Before Xiao An Jing could speak, he responded coldly, "Young Master Xie, what coincidence? We're not familiar with each other."
The man's gaze shifted from Lan Yu to Qin Tianyi and he said with a smile, "President Qin? You are the renowned President Qin of the Aoxiang Group. I've heard so much about you."
Qin Tianyi still showed no smile. As Xiao An Jing started to stand up, he stopped him and said on Xiao An Jing's behalf, "I'm sorry, we don't like to be disturbed by unfamiliar people during our meal. Please excuse us."
This Young Master Xie, however, was still clueless. He suddenly placed a hand on Lan Yu's shoulder and said, "I may not be familiar with President Qin, but I'm quite familiar with her."
Lan Yu pushed his hand away and hurriedly stood up, "What are you doing? We haven't had any relationship for a long time."
Xiao An Jing beside her was furious, his hands clenched into tight fists.
Seeing the situation and hearing Tianyi address the man as Young Master Xie, Susu guessed some of it.
Young Master Xie, however, paid no mind to Qin Tianyi and the others. He mockingly said to Lan Yu, "I never realized back then that you were so good at seducing men, even someone like President Qin..."
Before Xiao An Jing could make a move, Lan Yu, unable to tolerate it any longer, splashed a glass of juice she had nearby onto the face of Young Master Xie, "Your mouth is so foul, you should rinse it."