epest recesses of her heart, felt a greed stirring within her—she craved that long-lost “respect.” She yearned to no longer have to be extraordinary, but simply to be an ordinary person, deserving of...Vivian arrived with a fire in her belly, and upon learning the reason why Jane had chosen not to go to France, she was even more bewildered.

Such a daughter of heaven, harmed into this state by that man, yet still for him, she gives up the favor of Milfer, this rare opportunity.

She had countless words brewing in her mind and a decision had been made. She would absolutely convince Jian Tong, even if Jian Tong was truly possessed, even if Shen Xiuqin that scoundrel really had put a curse on Jian Tong, she would pull Jian Tong out of it today!

But now, she was despondent.

There's a lot of energy, but nowhere to put it.

It wasn't Shen Xiujin who put a curse on Jian Tong, it was Jian Tong who cursed herself.

This Gu, no one can solve it unless Jian Tong herself is willing to come out!

She followed Jian Tong into "Wei'ai," from the beginning, "Wei'ai" was just a name, but the outside world spread rumors that it was "not what its name implied." Later, "Wei'ai" became the unique "Wei'ai."

She followed in the footsteps of Jian Tong, keeping pace behind her. What she saw was another Jian Tong, one that others couldn't see.

Rumored to be the most beloved granddaughter of Old Master Jian, Jian Tong wouldn't say. But Vivian followed Jian Tong everywhere; over time, she understood what it was that Jian Tong desperately craved deep inside.

Vivian now wished she never knew Jian Tong from that side, that she never understood him at all. If so, she could ruthlessly disregard everything, ignoring Jian Tong's wishes, and pull this fool out of the whirlpool, out of the cage he had built for himself.

But... damn it!

Damn it, why does she have to understand Jian Tong's words!

"Vivian looked deeply at Jian Tong, her eyebrows furrowed tightly. Finally, she asked in a heavy voice: 'He will come to his senses one day. When he does, what will you do'"

He woke up, what are you going to do

Must you still deceive yourself

Now that you're using the mind of an eight-year-old as your reason, if this person is now awake, what excuse do you have then

What are you going to do now

This is Vivian's implied meaning.

She knew that Jian Tong understood.

Although the woman sitting on the sofa tried her best to conceal her emotional fluctuations, she unconsciously clenched the teacup in her hand... It was the teacup that Shen Xiujin had put into her palm.

"Snap out of it. Old Master Jian has long passed away."

Vivian said, with a hard heart... Yes, cruel. She knew it, she was cruel.

But she would rather be cruel to Jian Tong at this moment than see her in pain later.

This woman, born as a princess favored by heaven, enjoyed fame but tasted the bitterest life.

No.

Fate should not have woven all the suffering into this woman's life.

Old Master Jian has passed away... so you, stop fantasizing.

"It's all a lie." Vivian gritted her teeth, forcing herself to continue.

She would rather have it be her who hurt Jian Tong, than Shen Xiu Jin in the future... She was afraid this woman would go mad.

As you said, he's not clear-headed right now. He's not rational. He's not a normal person.

As you said, the current Shen Xiujin is not the real Shen Xiujin.

"Child, the real Shen Xiujin wouldn't treat you like this. You know it best in your heart, don't you"

Vivian's face was growing paler, yes, her heart was trembling because the expression on that woman on the sofa at this moment made her want to cry.

But she would rather let this fool suffer now than have him suffer unbearable pain later.

"I, I wouldn't... I just take care of him, wait until he's better, wait until he's better..."

"What are you going to do when he's better" Vivian pressed, her voice sharp.

"Just wait until he's better," Jian Tong slowly lifted her head from the sofa, "You'll know then."

No one noticed Jian Tong's abnormality, not even Vivian in front of him.

Jian Tong got up and said, "I'll go to the company in two days." Implied was a dismissal.

Vivian refused to give up, shouting, "Jan Tong! Those are all lies! Everything he's doing now is fake! A reflection in a mirror, a moon in the water! Do you understand"

Can you please stop weaving these dreams for yourself!

When Grandmaster Jian was around, you went out of your way to please him and you tried your best to do everything well.

When the old master Jian praised you, you were so happy that you didn't know how to react.

Jian Tong, people say you're capable, but who knows, those successes that look so satisfactory one by one, each and every one, are the result of your overtime work, more effort than anyone else

But, Jian Tong, besides giving you 'only love' and praising you, what did you do You flattered him, you strived for his praise, for his look of approval. For all that you gave - what did Old Master Jian give you in return

Did I give you what you wanted

Have you gotten what you wanted

Jian Tong's chest burned with a searing pain, and she slammed down her teacup: "Of course! I got it!"

Efforts lead to rewards, and hard work pays off!

I did it, Grandpa was very nice to me!

She was excited, her voice trembling.

"It's all self-deception, Vivian. Grandfather Jian's 'goodness' has value. In the end, did you really get anything out of it" Vivian pressed on.

Jian Tong's childish emotions surged violently: "I got it! I did it! Grandpa is good to me! Vivian, please leave here! I'm very tired, very tired, very tired, I need to rest!"

Perhaps their argument drew Shen Xiujin from the bedroom. As soon as Shen Xiujin came out, he saw this scene before him.

Jian Tong's eyes were red and swollen, as if she was about to cry.

And in the living room, there was only Vivian.

Shen Xiujin ran over quickly and shoved Vivian: "Get out, get out of here! You're a bad person, you bullied Tongtong, I'll beat you up!"

Vivian's eyes were also red, she knew, she had thoroughly stimulated the woman in front of her today. She turned her head and glared fiercely at Shen Xiujin, who was looking at her with a guarded expression... A villain

"Am I a bad person" she asked, her face pale as she laughed bitterly and pointed accusingly at the fool opposite her. "Shen Xiujin, if anyone in this world has treated this idiot the worst, it's you!"

She said that, and turned to leave.

High heels click on the pavement, a hurried rhythm… She is running too.

Escaped from Jian Tong's house.

He raised his hand, *slap*—

She slapped herself hard: "How could you say those things to her! You know best that this is the fool's minefield!"

He raised his head again, glanced at the building behind him, and fiercely raised his arm to wipe his eyes.

Upstairs, Shen Xiujian looked at Jian Tong and walked forward: "Tongtong, don't cry."

Jian Tong slowly raised her head, glanced at the man, turned around, and walked heavily into the bedroom.

He turned and locked the door.

There came a creaking sound of a doorknob from outside: “Tongtong, I’m sorry…”that appears is him!Shen Xiujin!In that instant as she closed her eyes, she lunged toward the phantom figure, her lips moving silently, before closing her eyes once more.Shen Xiujin hadn't expected to...