Three days later.
Yu Xiyue deliberately wore a form-fitting dress to attend her own welcome party.
“Our Miss Yu has finally returned to the country!”
“So your relationship really is special, Young Master Gu. You’re actually the one hosting Miss Yu’s welcome banquet!”
“Young Master Gu, that little substitute by your side—can she retire now that her mission is accomplished?”
“How about sending her to my company? I need a pretty, perceptive little secretary.”
“Get lost!” Gu Feiran’s face darkened.
With that kind of reaction, this idiot male lead still thinks he’s in love with the White Moonlight now, not the Substitute.
How did a man with such a messed-up brain become the male lead?
The Plot Master is really unfair.
The waiter opened the private room door.
Yu Xiyue rested her left hand on her protruding pregnant belly, waved her right hand, and smiled brightly. “Hi, long time no see.”
Everyone in the private room stared at her belly, then looked up at her face, finding it hard to believe. They turned on all the lights in the room.
Yu Xiyue squinted. “Does anyone have sunglasses?”
The light was too dazzling.
Someone turned off the bright lights in the private room.
“Miss Yu, are you… pregnant?”
“Yes,” Yu Xiyue replied gently. “So, I won’t be drinking today.”
She picked up a glass of orange juice. “My baby and I can feel everyone’s warm welcome.”
The others were stunned.
What exactly is going on?
Their White Moonlight actually returned to the country with a pregnant belly!
Gu Feiran, did you know about this?
Gu Feiran’s pupils shook with shock as he stared straight at Yu Xiyue, his face full of gloom.
Oh~
So Gu Feiran didn’t know either.
If even her childhood sweetheart didn’t know, then these secret admirers lurking in the shadows certainly didn’t deserve to know either.
Their hearts instantly felt balanced.
Gu Feiran gripped his wine glass tightly. “Since you’re pregnant, where is he? How could he let you come out alone?”
He…
Doesn’t even know about this baby yet!
That night, they had attended a masquerade party.
Both she and Feng Jingche were wearing masks before entering the room. The masks came off during kissing, but the lights weren’t turned on.
Feng Jingche said it felt more exciting without the lights.
It wasn’t until she woke up the next morning that she carefully admired Feng Jingche’s stunningly handsome face.
Of course, she didn’t leave him a few hundred dollars as “payment for services” like female leads in novels do. Instead, she just put on her clothes and left, not even leaving behind the masks that had fallen on the floor.
Completely disappearing without a trace was the main goal.
Yu Xiyue took a small sip of orange juice and said gently, “He’s working! I’ll introduce him to you all another time.”
She couldn’t say he was gone, otherwise these people would get ideas.
Especially Gu Feiran.
She just hoped Gu Feiran and An Wanwan would quickly follow the plot, get together, and reach the happy ending.
Bang!
The wine glass shattered.
Crimson wine stained his shirt and suit pants.
Gu Feiran, with a dark expression, picked up his phone to send a message.
You damn man, what are you getting so defensive about? Wasn’t it you who bankrupted my family and broke my brother’s leg?
Yu Xiyue only glanced quickly out of the corner of her eye before sitting down to catch up with the others.
If not for the original novel mentioning it, she truly wouldn’t have known that all her childhood playmates saw her as their White Moonlight.
Holding the script of someone beloved by thousands, she still ended up disgraced and committing suicide by jumping off a building. She seriously suspected the author was jealous of her fair skin, beautiful appearance, long legs, wealth, looks, and background.
They’re all doing well now, quite sane, and haven’t fallen out with Gu Feiran who has the male lead’s halo.
“Yueyue, how long have you been pregnant?”
“Is he treating you well?”
“What job could be so important that he doesn’t accompany you out? I think he’s a bit unreliable.”
“I agree, work isn’t more important than Yueyue, especially since she’s pregnant.”
“Yueyue, can I be the baby’s godfather?”
“When are you planning to hold the wedding?”
“My family just bought an island with beautiful scenery and fresh air. If you want to go on a honeymoon or find a place to rest during pregnancy, you can stay on the island as long as you want.”
Truly fitting for an early-era Mary Sue Love Brain novel – turns out besides herself being a Love Brain, her Simps are Love Brains too!
Brothers, love me, love my dog!
Where are these Love Brains being wholesale purchased from!
Let’s just burn down the wholesale factory.
Love Brain is a serious disease, really shouldn’t have it.
With every word spoken by the people around them, Gu Feiran’s expression in the corner darkened further.
His handsome face shrouded in shadow, he wished he could turn into a vengeful ghost and tear everyone apart.
Yu Xiyue held her orange juice, smiling on the surface while screaming internally: Save me, save me, save me!
She had no partner, couldn’t possibly get married, and definitely wouldn’t go on any honeymoon.
She knew they meant well, but being too kind meant she’d have to keep deceiving them.
Yu Xiyue forced an awkward laugh, “No hurry about the wedding. I wouldn’t look good in a wedding dress while pregnant. We’ll hold the wedding after the baby is born, and you’re all invited to come!”
“Definitely going!”
“Can I be a groomsman?”
“I’ll be the host!”
“I’ll be the flower girl!”I’ll sing the blessing song!””
Yu Xiyue was amused – what a bunch of genuinely good people.
She didn’t feel quite as nervous anymore.
“Let’s stop chatting for now, Yueyue should eat something first. Pregnant women shouldn’t go hungry.”
Just as Zhou Sui finished speaking, the private room door opened as waiters brought in the dishes.
Since they hadn’t known about Yu Xiyue’s pregnancy earlier, most dishes ordered were quite spicy, though they’d added some lighter options.
Actually, her tastes had changed recently – she particularly craved spicy food now.
Behind the waiters appeared a striking figure in white.
An Wanwan approached Gu Feiran in the corner, holding a set of freshly ironed clothes.
“President Gu, your clothes.”
An Wanwan stood before Gu Feiran, almost blocking all the light.
He had waited joyfully for Yu Xiyue’s return, believing they would naturally get together, then engage and marry.
But she was actually pregnant!
What did his five years of devoted waiting even mean?
What was it all for!!
Gu Feiran’s inner rage had reached its peak, having already shattered one wine glass. He couldn’t afford to lose composure again.
He took deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down, and stood up to change clothes.
“Gu Feiran, are you even a man? It’s unsafe for girls to go out alone at night. You should have a male assistant handle clothing deliveries in the future.” Yu Xiyue watched them both, “Little Substitute, does he often keep you by his side? The drinker’s heart is not in the cup, as they say. But now that I’m back, you might get fired. How about I help you find another job?”
The sky is falling!!
What is my big mouth saying!
Female lead, that’s not what I meant!
Yu Xiyue wanted to explain but found herself unable to speak.
Plot Master, you’re here again!
The moment the female lead appears, you follow right along, don’t you?
“Miss Yu, I’m just doing my job properly. President Gu hasn’t been difficult with me. Please don’t target me anymore – I can’t lose this job.” An Wanwan hung her head, standing there at a complete loss.
Gu Feiran barked at her sharply, “Get out!”
Oh you dog man in the Chasing Wife Crematorium! Couldn’t you be gentler with your future wife? What are you shouting for!
What a stupid bastard.
An Wanwan ran out crying.
Gu Feiran lowered his voice to explain, “Yueyue, she’s just an employee, not some Substitute. Don’t misunderstand.”
“I’m not misunderstanding. What I said earlier wasn’t my true feelings. Although we’re Childhood sweethearts and both our parents want us together, look – I’m pregnant now. There’s no way we can be together.” Yu Xiyue said with a serious expression. “Not now, and not ever in the future!”