C9 A Crazy Woman!

With this, everything makes sense. Why doesn't Ann Beiqi marry Moo Jiaojiao, even though he clearly likes her? It's because she's an illegitimate child and doesn't fit the image. Did Ann's parents really not know about Ann Beiqi's affairs? Not likely! They probably knew all along but saw her as just a bargaining chip. They never intended to treat her as a daughter-in-law, just to keep her in the dark.

Thinking about it, she felt a chill in her heart, realizing she had been abandoned by the world long ago. In fact, she had noticed some signs but had ignored them because she loved Ann Beiqi too much. Now, she felt foolish.

"Are you feeling unwell?" A deep voice asked from behind.

Moo Yuhan shivered; she was somewhat afraid of this voice. She turned around, and sure enough, it was Yan Yu.

"No, I'm fine, just a bit dizzy from the wine."

"You're not much of a drinker?" Yan Yu asked with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

For some reason, even though Yan Yu was smiling, she felt a chill in his smile.

"I might have had a bit too much."

"Miss Moo, you look familiar. Have we... met somewhere before?"

Moo Yuhan's heart skipped a beat. "No, no, you must be mistaken, Uncle."

"Mistaken?" A sharp glint flashed in Yan Yu's eyes. "I only said you look familiar. How could I be mistaken?"

Realizing she had overreacted, Moo Yuhan took a deep breath to calm herself. "Director Yan, you're joking. I've just had a bit too much to drink and spoke without thinking. My apologies."

Yan Yu nodded with a smile and, as he left, pulled out his phone to call his secretary.

"Do you have the results?"

"Yes, sir."

"Tell me."

"Sir, we retrieved yesterday's surveillance footage. We have a photo of the woman, but it'll take a bit longer to confirm her identity."

"Send me the photo."

The secretary sent over the photo, and he glanced at the familiar face, letting out a cold chuckle. The Ann family, trying to win him over, even sent their daughter-in-law his way? Or did this woman come to him on her own? Either way, they were getting a bit too crazy. But they're just petty clowns; no matter what they do, it all depends on how he reacts. Yan Yu shook his head, dismissing the thought.

Moo Yuhan stood outside, letting the cold wind clear her head, calming her inner turmoil. It was as if she had temporarily pushed all those troubles aside. Her thoughts were simple: she wanted to break off the engagement as soon as possible and find a quiet place to live independently for a while. Clear her mind. The whole situation with Ann Beiqi had indeed affected her quite a bit.

The door to the entryway was ajar, and she could hear hushed voices inside, as if someone was speaking in a low tone. Curiosity piqued, she leaned in to listen.

“Did you see Yan Yu’s reaction earlier? I’ve been saying, he’s not interested in those women. Maybe he’s into the ice queen type? Men love a challenge!”

Ann's mother frowned, “Are we really going to...”

Her aunt chuckled, “What’s there to worry about? Slip him something, who would know? If word gets out, it’s our family that loses face, sending our daughter-in-law to someone else...”

“What if he turns his back on us?”

“Yan Yu is the heir of the Yan family; he can’t afford that kind of scandal. Besides, if Moo’s daughter ends up with someone else... do you think Old Man Moo will just let it go?”