Chapter 25: The Little White Flower Wins Hearts

Gu Yuyao was speechless and gave a cold snort. "I don't even know you, and this is our first meeting. What kind of harm could I possibly be talking about?"

That clarification video might fool the casual bystander, but if she and Young Master Si were truly innocent, would Su Muxue have gone to such lengths to track her down?

Yun Chuxia closed her eyes for a moment. According to the comments she had seen, these self-proclaimed righteous passersby played no small part in her future downfall and self-destruction. Once Su Muxue officially became engaged to Si Haochen, she was branded a homewrecker despite having been the legitimate girlfriend. These bystanders easily occupied the moral high ground, subjecting her to the worst slut-shaming and labeling her a serial mistress, while baseless rumors flew everywhere.

Taking things out of context and hurling malicious insults—cyberbullying had become the very blade plunged into her heart.

Yun Chuxia’s expression remained cool and detached. "If you really want to vent your anger, Ms. Gu, your target should be Si Haochen. I never intended to be a substitute; I was deceived. I never intended to come between them; it is they who refuse to let go."

Gu Yuyao blinked, looking entirely unconvinced.

Yun Chuxia pulled out her phone and played a recording. Si Haochen’s voice filled the air: "I’ll buy you an apartment. Move out of the Yun family home."

Gu Yuyao was so shocked she sat bolt upright; she recognized his voice instantly.

"Whatever Su Muxue has, you will have too. I will never treat you poorly..."

Gu Yuyao’s eyes widened as she struggled to digest the information in the recording.

Yun Chuxia had been the one refusing; it was Si Haochen who was pestering her, even attempting to keep two women on the side. So, did Su Muxue know and use her to intimidate Yun Chuxia, or was she being kept in the dark as well?

Gu Yuyao spoke up: "Does Su Muxue know?"

Yun Chuxia put her phone away, recalling the smug look on Su Muxue’s face earlier. "I have no obligation to warn her. But if you wish to, Ms. Gu, you are welcome to tell her and see if she is willing to believe you."

Gu Yuyao felt a headache coming on at the thought of how Su Muxue carried on over Si Haochen, and they weren't exactly close anyway. Regardless, Yun Chuxia seemed innocent. Being a reasonable person, she immediately apologized to Yun Chuxia, though she still could not agree to the interview.

This was within Yun Chuxia’s expectations, and she seized the opportunity to state her real goal. "That’s quite alright, Ms. Gu. If you truly wish to apologize, I would like to ask you for an invitation and an exclusive."

Su Muxue was right about one thing: interviews were won by merit. Nine Heavens had carefully considered their options before selecting Gu Yuyao as the first major guest for "Celebrity Face-to-Face." Having spent all night doing research, Yun Chuxia realized that an in-depth look at the Gu family’s charity gala would be more explosive than a standard personal interview.

Gu Yuyao did not refuse. Since she was already in the public eye, her goal was to promote her corporate philosophy, and appearing on a few more shows wouldn't hurt.

When Yun Chuxia walked back into the office, the atmosphere felt off. A group of young women were huddled around Su Muxue, chattering away. They fell silent the moment they saw her walk through the door.

Yun Chuxia ignored them and sat down at her desk. Before long, they resumed their conversation.

"Muxue, you look so beautiful! Could you tell us about your romance with Young Master Si?"

"Young Master Si is so handsome; you’d better hold on tight. There are plenty of stray cats and dogs out there looking to sink their claws in."

Su Muxue maintained a sweet smile. It was easy to buy people’s loyalty; a few desserts and small gifts were enough to make them eager to speak up for her and ostracize Yun Chuxia.

Lu Yao pushed the door open and made a brief announcement over the phone: "Dinner tonight—everyone is to attend."

Su Muxue suggested, "Let's go to F CLUB. My treat."

Lu Yao glanced at her, nodded, and stepped back out to finish his call. A cheer erupted in the office.

"The daughter of the Su family is so generous!"

"It’s a members-only club; I’ve never even had a chance to go."

Yun Chuxia thought for a moment before obediently pulling out her phone to send a message: [I won't be home for dinner tonight.]

Si Yuchuan looked up from his phone and called Peng Lei via the intercom. "Change the location of tonight’s meeting to F CLUB."