"Don't you like them?" Yu Xixi looked at Ye Ziyu, puzzled. A moment later, she seemed to understand and smiled, "It seems that's indeed the case."
When she first entered, she had sensed Shen Meixiu's insincere attitude towards Ye Ziyu, and now hearing Ye Ziyu's words confirmed her guess.
As the online comments suggested, women were most jealous of other women, regardless of age.
"Don't let her affect your relationship with Chen Han. It's clear he likes you very much. If his mother causes a rift between you, it wouldn't be fair to him," Ye Ziyu said earnestly to Yu Xixi.
Perhaps because they were in similar situations, Yu Xixi felt she had a lot to talk about with Ye Ziyu.
She walked to the pavilion and sat on the stone bench, placing her hands together on the stone table, her thumbs interlocking unintentionally. "I like Chen Han very much too, but because I pursued Xiu Yu Ge at first, Chen Han felt like I still had him in my heart. Although the misunderstanding has been cleared, he still harbors resentment about Xiu Yu Ge's presence. This issue hasn't been completely resolved, and now his mother dislikes me. Suddenly, all my efforts feel like a deflated balloon, leaving me powerless."
Relationships were complex, no matter what kind they were.
Ye Ziyu placed her hand on Yu Xixi's back. "He minds because he cares about you. As for his mother not liking you, you must remember that you are marrying him, not his mother. In the future, when you get married, you will form your own family and live separately. You won't be living with his mother."
"Ziyu is right. If you're worried, I promise you today. As soon as we confirm the wedding date, I will move out and prepare our own home before we get married," Ye Chen Han said, rushing into the pavilion.
Seeing them emerge, Ye Chen Han realized Yu Xixi wasn't in a good mood. After some thought, he decided to check on them.
He hadn't expected his decision to be the right one.
Ye Chen Han stood before Yu Xixi, half-squatting, his hand resting on her knee. "I don't know your worries, and it's my failing as a boyfriend. But rest assured, I like you, and I'm willing to follow your arrangements. As long as you say you don't like something, I will never go against your wishes or make you do things that make you unhappy."
Yu Xixi patted his shoulder, her happiness irrepressible. "Silly boy!"
"I'm your exclusive silly boy!" Ye Chen Han buried himself in Yu Xixi's arms.
Though it appeared he was nestled in her embrace, Ye Chen Han's hands were tightly gripping Yu Xixi's waist.
Seeing their affectionate display, Ye Ziyu decided not to be a third wheel and quietly left.
At the living room entrance, she encountered Shen Meixiu, who was coming out to check the situation.
"Ziyu," Shen Meixiu greeted warmly.
Looking at her hypocritical expression, Ye Ziyu didn't want to engage. However, thinking of Yu Xixi's troubled state, she stopped.
"Are you going to see Xixi and Chen Han?" Ye Ziyu retorted.
Her intention revealed directly, Shen Meixiu showed displeasure and anger.
Ye Ziyu's gaze swept across her face. "I advise you to pay less attention to their relationship. Otherwise, with your jealous nature, you might very well drive Chen Han further away from you. Unless you want to cut ties with Chen Han."
"Cut ties?" Shen Meixiu scoffed, her attitude towards Ye Ziyu immediately turning hostile. "What are you thinking? He's my son, how could he cut ties with me? I knew that girl looked well-behaved, but in her heart, she's like you, utterly wicked. Coming into the Ye family, she's no easy match."
No easy match?
So, in her mind, they were both troublesome.
Ye Ziyu left a lingering smile and indifferently walked past Shen Meixiu.