This feeling was rather magical.

At that moment, many people only felt like the term "match-made in heaven" resonated strongly from Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye.

Her clothing was loose. Her frail body was concealed underneath the black windbreaker, making her looked even thinner, but those with sharp eyes could observe the baby bump that was vaguely revealed underneath, and they knew.

Looking at the hands that hid underneath her sleeves, the dazzling luminosity that flickered between her fingers was enough to make one admire and be surprised. With the calm gentleness in between her brows and that faint smile on her face, she could intoxicate a person.

She was a simple and low-profiled beauty. Her elegant aura was just like that legendary Master Mu's. It was no wonder they were husband and wife!

The crowd could not help but gasp in admiration. Even Wang Qin was surprised.

Xi Xiaye, of course, would not know what was running through everyone's minds right this second. She just thought that she had attended by invitation. Since it was Wang Qin's birthday banquet, she cleaned up a little and made sure she looked appropriate. After all, she could not steal someone else's limelight either. Besides, she was pregnant now, so she would not go out of her way to create an impression.

Before Xi Xiaye could go closer, Wang Qin already smiled and walked up to her. She said with a smile as she held both of Xi Xiaye's hands, "So, it's Missus Mu, the famed Director Xi of Glory World. Thank you for coming!"

Xi Xiaye very quickly halted as her light-colored lips curled up, slightly revealing a faint arc. She magnanimously gave Wang Qin a hug and greeted clearly, "Happy birthday, Missus Qi! Sorry, I'm a little late."

"No worries, I wonder if Chairman Mu..."

"Mr. Mu is still abroad for work. He had me come specially to wish you happy birthday. With the sincere partnership with VP Qi Lei of your company, our South River project has kicked off quite well. All the tasks have been carried out and the project is right on track too. I would like to thank Master Qi on behalf of Mr. Mu and Glory World Corporation, and your company's cooperation. I hope that we'll be able to have more great partnerships with Master Qi and your company."

Xi Xiaye was unambiguous. She immediately started with some words that hinted at things and considered herself having fulfilled Qi Lei's request.

Indeed, when Wang Qin heard her, a smile instantly flashed on her face. "Thank you, Chairman Mu and Missus Mu, for your company's praises. This is indeed my Xiao Lei's honor."

"Madam Qi, you don't have to be so humble. Mr. Mu and I admire Master Qi very much. To be able to get Master Qi's full support for our project is Glory World's honor. Mr. Mu hopes that this relationship will remain until the project ends for the government to inspect and receive. I think that CEO Qi and Missus Qi should agree to it as well, shouldn't you?"

As Xi Xiaye spoke gently and gracefully, the light in her twinkling eyes calmly glanced at Qi Qiming who stood beside Wang Qin.

When he heard the question, Qi Qiming's expression changed and he looked at Wang Qin. It was obvious that his eyes were filled with gloominess. He then eased as his sharp eyes that were full of depth met with Xi Xiaye's gaze that was as clear as water. He nodded and his lukewarm voice was heard. "Of course, for Chairman Mu and Missus Mu to acknowledge his work is his honor."

No emotion could be heard from his tone. While he spoke, Xi Xiaye took the chance to examine Qi Qiming for a bit. After she carefully pondered it, she then realized that this person could be considered quite profound, so she decided to be a little more vigilant.

Qi Feng was still nowhere in sight. In regard to the car accident years ago, Qi Qiming would not just play it down and let it go, would he?

If he did, then that could only prove that he had extremely stalwart patience.

Yet, it was always people like these who were the most dangerous. They concealed themselves and stayed by your side, so you would not know when they would attack you. Especially after all those incidents from before that she found rather odd, she had to be more careful.

Xi Xiaye examined him for a bit, and then she reached out her fair hand. "Thank you, CEO Qi, for the support."

"You're too courteous, Missus Mu!"

Qi Qiming continued to use a lukewarm tone to respond and then he reached out to shake her hand gently.

"Xiaye, you're here!"

At this moment, Qi Lei's voice came from beside them. Xi Xiaye subconsciously turned and looked to the voice to see Qi Lei with both hands in his pockets. His dark eyes flickered with a faint radiance as he watched her with ease.

Xi Xiaye did not respond verbally. She gently nodded elegantly at him before she turned and stood beside Wang Qin. With the photographer's directions, she took a picture with Qi Qiming and Wang Qin.

"Thank you, Director Xi. Thank you for coming amidst your busy schedule. Let's make a toast!"

Wang Qin handed Xi Xiaye a glass of red wine, yet before she could respond, a glass of warm water was delivered to her. Xi Xiaye turned in surprise and saw that Qi Lei was holding up the glass and looking at her calmly.

Ji Zitong and Ah Mo exchanged a glance from the side. Seeing Ah Mo nod, Ji Zitong did not go up to stop him.

"Drink this. Be careful. Otherwise, I'd have to explain myself to Mu Yuchen."

Then, Xi Xiaye smiled and gently reached out to take it.

"Won't you introduce us, Lei?"

Xi Xiaye had just drunk to Wang Qin when a clear and alluring voice suddenly rang out. Xi Xiaye looked up to the source of the voice and a figure in a Qinghua china gown suddenly greeted her sight!

She was a very stunning woman!

Xi Xiaye looked at the woman that walked over to them as surprise flashed in her eyes. She looked at Qi Lei with her interest piqued. She naturally did not miss out on how intimate this girl had called out to him.

When he heard this melodious voice, Qi Lei snapped back and turned to look. Gu Lingsha reached to his side and slowly stopped. A tender smile which reminded one of a water lotus flashed on her face as she looked quietly at Xi Xiaye.

Xi Xiaye was a little stunned at the sight of those clear and dazzling blue eyes. She was Pan-Asian!

Xi Xiaye casually examined Gu Lingsha. Apart from being surprised by her beauty, she did not feel anything else, but Qi Lei seemed quite sweet to her. At least, the smile on this girl's face looked sincere.

Obviously, when Xi Xiaye was examining her, Gu Lingsha's beautiful eyes had already calmly sized her up quite a few times with a rather probing gaze.

Xi Xiaye could not help but feel that gaze held a faint hint of repellence. However, she very quickly pushed it aside and graciously let Gu Lingsha examine her while her expression remained calm as always.

However, at this moment, Qi Lei's expression changed when he snapped back to his senses. He looked at Xi Xiaye for quite a while, then he turned and stared at Ah Mo beside her!

Gu Lingsha?

Ah Mo's grave expression observed the woman beside Qi Lei with a cold and sharp gaze!

Indeed, as the Master had predicted, she had returned!

Mu Yuchen had such meticulous thoughts. Gu Lingsha could not escape his watch the moment she returned to the country. He had guessed that she might return to City Z lately. That was why he made him be more vigilant. Unexpectedly, they really met today!

However, they were not sure what Gu Lingsha's thoughts were at this point of her return. They still wanted to find some things out from her, but they also know that she might not tell them. Even Mu Yuchen admired this woman's patience.

Ah Mo did not look pleased as his eyes were fixed on Gu Lingsha. His usual calm demeanor could not conceal the hostility in his eyes.

If it were not for this woman, everything would not have turned out the way it was!

She was alive, but Lingtian was gone!

He would never be revived!

The scar on Lingshi's face would forever be there, and those dark clouds had clung onto his Master for so many years. Ah Mo had to admit that upon seeing Gu Lingsha right now, his heart was filled with a burning fury.

"This is Xi Xiaye, the Missus of Glory World Corporation. She's also the Planning Director and Mu Yuchen's wife," Qi Lei calmly introduced, yet when he spoke, he only stole a glance at Xi Xiaye. His gaze very quickly fell onto Gu Lingsha, not wanting to miss any shift in Gu Lingsha's expression. Nonetheless, Gu Lingsha only paused for a while upon hearing this. Her exquisitely beautiful face flashed with a smile as she lowered her gaze slightly and smiled. "Ah, it's Ms. Xi."

"Xiaye, she's... Gu Lingsha... Shasha. I've mentioned her to you before."

Qi Lei averted his gaze from Gu Lingsha and turned to introduce her to Xi Xiaye. His expression was a little odd while his gaze appeared to be dazed.

Gu Lingsha...

When Qi Lei said this, Xi Xiaye was momentarily stunned. She did not immediately react. Instead, her gaze fell quietly on Gu Lingsha's near-perfect face.

Gu Lingsha?

She was Gu Lingsha?

The source of the many unhappy incidents from the past!

She did not expect her to be such a radiantly beautiful woman. It was no wonder Qi Feng would fall head over heels for her charm. Even someone like Qi Lei was deeply attracted to her too. In fact, based on the beauty of experience and self-awareness that she radiated, Xi Xiaye suddenly felt like this woman was far more than just her extraordinary looks.

A woman like this would probably move any man who saw her.

She did not forget that this woman was once betrothed to Mu Yuchen when they were children.

Xi Xiaye did not say anything. While her clear gaze studied her evidently, she then pushed down the many doubts and sorrow in her heart and elegantly nodded at Gu Lingsha. She calmly greeted, "Hello, Ms. Gu."

Gu Lingsha forced a smile for some reason and then was a faint sadness in her brows as she lamented, "Hello, Ms. Xi... How unexpected that returning after five years, many things have changed. Although everything remains the same, people have changed."

When Xi Xiaye saw her with her gaze lowered, she seemed to vaguely feel bleak loneliness from her, yet she did not say anything. Instead, it was Ah Mo beside that stared at her coldly with eyes that flickered with a dim light. His deep voice was icy.

"It;s been a while, Miss Lingsha."

The sudden and cold voice stunned Gu Lingsha. She quickly looked up to the voice and noticed that Ah Mo was standing beside Xi Xiaye. Instantly, her expression froze.

"Ah Mo... It's you!" Gu Lingsha exclaimed in a stunned voice. Her beautiful blue eyes were fixed on Ah Mo and she seemed rather surprised.

"Of course, it's me. I did spend much time looking for you."

Ah Mo did not hide the fact that they had been looking for the truth about her and Qi Feng all these years, not only for Lingtian and Lingshi, but for Master too. Only Ah Mo would know about all the stress and blame that Master had suffered.

If he had not married Xi Xiaye and became more cheerful, he would really have gotten him a psychologist. When they were abroad, he had already contacted some doctors. Thankfully, his Master had the courage to face it too, so he decided to let go of his life abroad and was determined to return to City Z. Apart from wanting to rid himself of all these unhappy memories, he also wanted to find out the truth.

Xi Xiaye could vaguely feel that Ah Mo was stirred up, so she quickly reached out to hold him by the sleeve and advised softly, "Don't act emotionally."

When he heard this, Ah Mo slowly released the clenched fists underneath his sleeves.

"Unexpectedly, you are still the same. You haven't quite changed at all." You could not see any reaction from Gu Lingsha. Instead, she looked apologetically at Ah Mo.

"Actually, I should have recognized you earlier. Who would have thought that it's only been five years and he's..." Gu Lingsha spoke, and then subconsciously locked her gaze onto Xi Xiaye again. She saw the baby bump hidden underneath her windbreaker, her lowered gaze hiding how she felt. In the end, she smiled. "No one can stand against what time can do... Is he doing alright?"

Gu Lingsha's tone was a little odd as she asked very matter-of-factly. You could not hear whether it was resentment or guilt in her voice.

She had not appeared for so many years, and now she was suddenly back. After going through such an unfortunate accident, the fact that she could still calmly talk to them made Ah Mo find this highly unnatural. Truly, it was rather odd.

Who could have known what happened back then? Why would Mu Lingtian betray Mu Yuchen and help them escape? In fact, he had been willing to be their driver, evading Mu Yuchen's chase. And in these five years, what happened to Gu Lingsha and Qi Feng?

All the many questions appeared one by one in Ah Mo's mind. He had to be more vigilant.

Is he doing alright?

After Xi Xiaye paused for a while, she then understood who Gu Lingsha was asking about.

It was such an intimate yet naturally tone of concern, causing Xi Xiaye to raise her brows upon hearing the question. She calmly said, "Miss Gu, are you talking to me?"

Apparently, Gu Lingsha did not expect Xi Xiaye's question. She lowered her head and smiled instead of replying. Xi Xiaye did not say anything else and just glanced at her. Just then, Wang Qin came over and raised her glass, signaling for a toast.

"Director Xi, we have several stakeholders from Qi Kai here. Let's head over. They're admirers of you and Chairman Mu. Xiao Lei, accompany Director Xi there."

Wang Qin did not want her banquet to be ruined by Gu Lingsha. Her sudden appearance took all the spotlight away. Although she did not want to talk about it anymore, she would land in hot soup if she were to make Xi Xiaye unhappy!

This woman had been Mu Yuchen's fiancèe before, and she shamelessly tried to elope with Qi Feng. She disappeared for five years after the accident, and for some reason, she made her appearance now. Despite sending people to search for her before, there had been no results!

She still acted the same as before. Did she think this was her turf?

Wang Qin's impression of Gu Lingsha was the worst, especially when she saw her standing beside her own son. It was just annoying to watch!

Qi Lei looked at Wang Qin and glanced slightly at Xi Xiaye who nodded and went along with Wang Qin. That was when he turned to Gu Lingsha and gave his orders to Yang Sheng, "Yang Sheng, bring Shasha somewhere to rest. Shasha, go rest first. You seem tired. I'll look for you later."

"Yes, Master Qi!"

Ah Mo squinted at Ji Zitong, who nodded and quickly followed Xi Xiaye, then he looked away.

The banquet was very lively. After Xi Xiaye went to greet some people with Wang Qin and Qi Lei, they exchanged some opinions regarding the South River project. Some of the managers came over for a toast, but Xi Xiaye soon felt tired and a little light-headed.

While she stayed away from alcohol, the fumes of the wine around affected her a little. She took the chance to slip away somewhere to rest when they were busy talking.

"Director Xi, let me get you some water,"Ji Zitong quickly offered when she saw Xi Xiaye was getting tired.

Xi Xiaye nodded. "Okay, let's head back after I've rested for a bit. It's getting late."

She would feel tired easily ever since she had this little thing in her womb. Life was pretty tough for her. It was only then that she realized the hardships of being a mother.

"Ms. Gu, you can have some drinks first. You don't have to leave so quickly. Master Qi is still over there. If he doesn't see you later, he'll be..."

As Xi Xiaye sat down and took a breather, she heard a familiar voice from the back. She turned around and saw Gu Lingsha sitting on the sofa behind her while Yang Sheng was serving her.

Gu Lingsha nodded with a smile. "It's fine, Assistant Yang. You can go to work on your tasks. I'll stay here by myself."

Her voice was filled with warmth. Yang Sheng quickly replied, "Master Qi instructed me to serve you well. You don't have to be so considerate."

Gu Lingsha smiled, but just as she was about to say something, she noticed Xi Xiaye looking at them. Her smile suddenly grew wider as she raised her wine glass and invited her over. "Ms. Xi, are you willing to come over and have a little chat?"

Xi Xiaye raised her eyebrows as she looked at her calmly. Had she just invited her over?

A faint light flashed past her eyes. Moments later, she pointed at the empty seat beside her, signaling Gu Lingsha to sit there.

Gu Lingsha was stunned for a moment, but then she walked over and sat down opposite Xi Xiaye. Meanwhile, Yang Sheng just stayed aside and observed them quietly.

"It's an honor to meet you, Ms. Xi." Gu Lingsha smiled.

Xi Xiaye did not bother playing nice with her and gave a brief reply, "But I don't feel very fortunate here, Ms. Gu."

Her retort was much to Gu Lingsha's surprise. She then smiled and looked at Xi Xiaye sweetly. "Why do you say so?"

Xi Xiaye raised her arm and supported her heavy head as she took a deep breath and said, "Unfortunately, I'm not very good with alcohol, so I'm afraid I can't speak very long with you."

"Ms. Xi, you should really take care of your health. You... How long have you been married to Mu Yuchen? I've been living abroad in recent years and had no idea what happened here, so..." Gu Lingsha sighed. A peculiar expression flashed in her beautiful eyes as she glanced at Xi Xiaye's baby bump quietly. Her eyes seemed complicated, but they returned to normal very quickly, so Xi Xiaye was not quite able to capture it.

"It'll be almost a year soon."

Gu Lingsha smiled as she got the answer from Xi Xiaye. "I'm really envious. I can see that both of you have lived happily in the past year at least. Don't you find it odd that I know Yuchen?"

Gu Lingsha's eyes were big and sparkling as she stared right at Xi Xiaye. For some reason, Xi Xiaye sensed a tinge of hostility from her when she asked the question. Was this her hatred for Mu Yuchen regarding the accident?

Or was it something else?

Xi Xiaye would have loved to ask her about the accident especially when she noticed a depressed expression on her face. She was trying to get more information by looking at her, but all she got was the extremely elegant aura around her.

Xi Xiaye was getting uncomfortable. She could not detect any evil intent from this woman, yet this peaceful conversation made her vigilant. She smiled. "Odd? What's so odd about that? He told me he had an arranged betrothal before, but fate does its own thing and feelings can never be predicted. I admire him a lot and I'm very glad about our baby too, Ms. Gu."

Gu Lingsha was stunned by Xi Xiaye's reply. It was not difficult to sense the coldness in her words.

Given the fact that this woman appeared here today, apart from finding it ridiculous, she felt even a wave of strong, hidden anger inside her.