CHAPTER 307: CHAPTER 307: IF YOU DON’T LOVE HER, SOMEONE ELSE WILL

The newlyweds came over to offer a toast.

When they reached Zhan Hanjue’s table, Leng Ziqing looked at Ningwan with a complicated expression.

Zhang Meimei frowned in displeasure, but with so many people around, she couldn’t say anything.

Ningwan chuckled softly, "Don’t look at me like that. People might think you have feelings for me."

Leng Ziqing’s face stiffened, and his beautiful eyes lowered.

Ningwan raised her glass and smiled, "Wishing you a happy marriage, this message is also from Wu Taotao."

Upon hearing Wu Taotao’s name, Leng Ziqing quickly looked up, shocked and pained.

Ningwan gazed back deeply, smiling faintly, and downed her glass in one go.

Soon, Leng Ziqing took Zhang Meimei to toast at other tables.

She really detested Ningwan. Just a moment ago, she almost thought Leng Ziqing would call off the wedding on the spot.

"I’m sorry."

After sitting down, Zhan Hanjue apologized.

Ningwan raised an eyebrow, "Why are you apologizing?"

Zhan Hanjue pondered, "Leng Ziqing and I are relatives, and since he upset you, I’ll apologize on his behalf."

"I’m not upset, it’s just... I remembered how Taotao insisted on being with Leng Ziqing back then. I didn’t stop her, in fact, I even talked to Leng Ziqing about it. He was so sure, saying that since he decided, he wouldn’t let Taotao down. But time changes people, and he broke his promise. Thinking about all that makes me a little sad."

"That’s their matter, you don’t need to worry too much. You’ve done your duty as a friend to Wu Taotao. It’s not like you didn’t try to stop it." Zhan Hanjue consoled her softly.

Ningwan nodded.

The wedding banquet ended quickly.

After all, the food was awful, and no one wanted to stay any longer.

As it was about to end, people started to leave one after another.

"Ningwan!"

Leng Ziqing suddenly came after her.

Ningwan looked at him in surprise.

Lady Leng had sent someone to follow him and they caught up, gently pleading, "Young Master Leng, let’s go back!"

"Give me three minutes," Leng Ziqing said.

The person hesitated, "But Madam said..."

"Won’t even give me three minutes?" Leng Ziqing angrily questioned.

The person shivered at his shout, too scared to speak.

Zhan Hanjue, unable to stand it any longer, coldly chided the person, "He’s your young master, not a criminal. With me here, do you think he’ll run away?"

Only then did the person reluctantly nod and step back a few paces.

"What do you want to say to me?" Ningwan asked.

Leng Ziqing opened his mouth, having so much to say.

But in this moment, he didn’t know what to say.

"You want to ask about Taotao’s well-being?" Ningwan helped him out.

Leng Ziqing nodded.

Ningwan scoffed, "The man she loves is getting married, but the bride isn’t her. No matter who goes through something like this, even without much thought, it’s easy to know how bad she must feel. However, you don’t need to worry too much. Someone else wants the person you don’t. Someone cares about the person you don’t cherish. She’s not alone; you don’t need to worry. Live well with your new wife, since you’ve made your choice, don’t regret it, and don’t let down two women."

"Someone’s with her? Who?" Leng Ziqing clenched his fists and asked.

Ningwan replied, "That’s none of your business, but he’s more reliable than you."

"Three minutes are up," Zhan Hanjue glanced at his watch.

As soon as Lady Leng’s person heard this, they quickly stepped up to escort Leng Ziqing back.

Leng Ziqing lowered his head, turned around, seeming dejected.

It was only after he walked far that Ningwan said, "I hope he took those words to heart, so he doesn’t keep dragging things on, tiring everyone."

"Let’s go, you’ve done your best." Zhan Hanjue took her hand and left.

The next day, Ningwan went to see Wu Taotao.

Wu Taotao was still asleep.

Ye Shao poured her a glass of water.

"She drank too much yesterday, she’ll probably sleep half the day."

"Drank too much?"

"That person got married, she felt bad, so she drank a bit more."

"Did you drink with her?" Ningwan asked.

Ye Shao nodded, his ears turning slightly red, looking somewhat unnatural.

Ningwan eyed him suspiciously, "You two last night... nothing happened, right?"

"Of course not." Ye Shao quickly denied.

Ningwan laughed, "I was just asking, why so worked up? If nothing happened, so be it. Besides, you’re an adult now. If something did happen, it was mutual, you’re not married and neither is she. As your sister, I can’t control you."

"Sis, don’t talk nonsense, Taotao would get angry if she heard." Ye Shao replied, face flushed.

Ningwan earnestly said, "If you truly like her, then like her sincerely. But don’t rush her for an answer. She’s just been hurt and needs time to heal. Also, you’re young, just starting your life; it’s natural she doesn’t have confidence in you yet. If you really wish to prove your feelings, let time prove everything."

Ye Shao nodded.

"Shao’er, do you remember your life before our parents brought you back?" Ningwan suddenly asked.

Ye Shao was surprised, then shook his head, "I don’t remember, I was so young then. It’s all blurry after our parents’ accident. If you hadn’t found me and told me things, I couldn’t have remembered."

Ningwan sighed, "Indeed, you were too young to remember."

Ye Shao was biologically related to their mother.

So, their mother did have family.

But they likely weren’t from Philadelphia; it’s unclear who they were.

Perhaps once their mother regains her memory, she would recall everything.

"Sis, what’s wrong? Something on your mind?" Ye Shao asked.

Ningwan shook her head, "No, nothing."

"No, there must be something, or you wouldn’t have that expression. Sis, I’m grown now, you can tell me anything, don’t hide things from me. I’m not a clueless kid anymore, I can help you share your burdens." Ye Shao said seriously.

Ningwan felt warmth in her heart, looking at her tall, handsome brother, realizing for the first time that Shao’er had really grown up.

She remembered when she found him, so small, thin, looking so pitiful.

How quickly he’s grown, both in stature and strength.

No longer the timid look, now his eyes were firm, filled with confidence.

She pondered for a bit, maybe it was time to tell him about their mother.

So, she recounted meeting their mother.

"What? Mom’s not dead? She’s alive?" Ye Shao was elated.

Ningwan nodded, "Yes, but she’s lost her memory and doesn’t remember us anymore."

"What’s going on?" Ye Shao quickly asked.

Ningwan explained the situation to him.

Ye Shao clenched his fist in anger, "This is unacceptable, no, Sis, I’m going with you to Philadelphia to bring Mom back."