Stand-in Exit, Tycoon Boss Anxious Crazy

Gong-Nian sat opposite her, smiling, "Do you recognize me?"

Xiang-Nuan's smile stiffened, her nails digging into her palm before she quickly regained composure, lifting her face with a smile, "I've only heard of you. Seeing is believing, and indeed, Mrs. Gong has even more charisma than the rumors suggest."

Gong-Nian expressed her surprise, "Really? Who have you been listening to?"

Zhuang Linna winked suggestively, "Who else could it be? Nuan-Nuan has benefited quite a bit these past two years thanks to her resemblance to Mrs. Gong, right, Nuan-Nuan?"

Those in the know covered their mouths, snickering with disdain in their eyes.

"Little Nian, it's lucky you're back in the country. Otherwise, who knows how long some would continue to deceive others under your name, truly shameless."

"A fake is a fake, it can never compare to the real thing. No matter how much it tries to imitate, it's clear there's a hint of vulgarity, yet it pretends to be a lady."

Xiang-Nuan's expression gradually turned cold. She wanted to lash out, but remembering the hard-won opportunity her sister Xuanlin had secured for her, she couldn't spoil the evening and ultimately chose to remain silent.

Gong-Nian gently held the hand of the person beside her, whispering, "Don't say that, it's hurtful."

"Little Nian, you're too kind-hearted, even showing a good face to such people."

"Miss Xiang has it tough too, I've heard her family is in a bad state..."

Gong-Nian hesitated, watching as Xiang-Nuan's face turned paler by the second.

Xiang-Nuan stood up, forcing a smile, "Excuse me, I'm feeling a bit unwell, I'll have to step out for a moment."

Then she quickly fled the scene.

She rushed into the restroom, turned on the faucet, and the water gushed out. She didn't even care about the makeup she had meticulously applied for two hours, splashing her face with water, finally bringing some peace to her spinning world.

"Miss Xiang has it tough too, I've heard her family is in a bad state..."

A sharp buzzing filled her head, and those deliberately buried dark memories surged like a tide.

Her hands braced against the sink, her face deathly pale.

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"Is Miss Xiang not feeling well?"

She turned around to see Gong-Nian had followed her in, looking at her with naive ignorance.

Xiang-Nuan casually grabbed a paper towel to wipe the water droplets from her face, "With such good acting skills, Mrs. Gong, you should consider acting."

Gong-Nian smiled, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Xiang-Nuan looked at her, her gaze sharp, "You know exactly what I'm talking about."

"I'm just curious what kind of woman Yanshi has found."

"My relationship with him is over; you don't need to be curious about me."

"I'm just reminding you not to cling to him. He's not from your world."

Xiang-Nuan blinked, "Someone like me, needing a personal warning from Mrs. Gong? Is it because you're not confident you can keep Shen Yanshi in check?"

Gong-Nian's expression shifted slightly.

Xiang-Nuan laughed, "I was actually ready to give up, but Mrs. Gong, your words make me think I might still have a chance. It seems I should cling a little longer, maybe Shen Yanshi will keep me around for another two years?"

"You!"

Xiang-Nuan tossed the paper towel into the trash bin and left without another word.

As soon as she exited the restroom, Amy rushed over, "Sister Nuan, where did you go? I lost sight of you for a second, your makeup..."

Xiang-Nuan tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Sorry, I accidentally got it wet. Please help me touch it up."

Amy, noticing her obviously red eyes, nodded blankly, "Okay."