How similar could it be for such a handsome and wealthy man to pursue her, and even refuse to give up after being rejected.
Vector was stunned for a moment, gave Zhao Shuyao a deep look, and then said, "The first time I saw you, I thought you were her."
Is that so?
Zhao Shuyao wanted to see the photo, but felt it was too abrupt, so she swallowed the words. "Are you hungry? I haven't had lunch yet."
"What do you want to eat?" Vector raised an eyebrow.
Zhao Shuyao blurted out without hesitation, "Beef noodles."
"Heartbreak beef noodles?" Vector chuckled, his words clearly laced with teasing.
"You!" Zhao Shuyao puffed up her cheeks.
This man was actually joking about her situation that day!
He was so manipulative!
The next day at work, the counter was still adorned with a bouquet of fresh, tender red roses, fifty-two in total, beautifully wrapped and vibrant, catching everyone's eye.
"Yaoyao, it's your little boyfriend sending you roses again!"
Several female colleagues were incredibly envious. "How long have you two been together? He still sends you roses every day, how romantic! And he's so handsome, and a doctor, my goodness, Yaoyao, you're so lucky!"
The female colleagues chattered, their words unable to hide their envy.
Zhao Shuyao glanced at the roses, frowned, and opened her phone to text Vector, "Don't send them anymore! Roses are very expensive in Haicheng!"
A bouquet like this cost five to six hundred, and Vector had been sending them for several days!
Unexpectedly, Vector replied quickly, "As long as you like them, I'll keep sending them until you say yes, even for three hundred and sixty-five days."
Zhao Shuyao almost fainted.
She bit her lip, thought for a moment, silently closed her phone, sighed, and changed into her work uniform to continue working.
Since leaving the hospital last time, she had been staying in a hotel and hadn't returned to Guotan Palace.
It had been a week, and Qin Yusheng still hadn't contacted her.
The divorce couldn't be delayed any longer.
After work, she would print the divorce agreement and take it to Qin Yusheng for his signature.
Lost in thought, a customer suddenly walked in. Zhao Shuyao was positioned facing the door, so she saw the customer immediately.
Because the person was so familiar, Zhao Shuyao recognized her at a glance.
Huo Yanxue, whether due to recovering from a serious illness or going without makeup, appeared fragile. She wore a white long dress, and her posture suggested she might collapse at any moment.
With her understated features, unless someone was familiar with her, it would be difficult to notice her.
"I heard you were working here, so it seems that's true."
In contrast, the moment Huo Yanxue entered, her gaze was drawn to Zhao Shuyao.
Even without deliberately looking, a casual sweep of the coffee shop was enough to spot Zhao Shuyao.
Her flawless appearance, figure, and skin made her the most stunning sight in the coffee shop.
Huo Yanxue bit her lip slightly, suppressing the jealousy in her heart.
If she also had such a beautiful appearance, could she have firmly captured Brother Yusheng's heart?
After the incident that day, Yusheng had become very busy. She tracked him and found that he would drive to this location, park his car outside, and watch this coffee shop for a long time without going in.
Huo Yanxue had been tracking Qin Yusheng for several days.
She discovered that Qin Yusheng would always spend several hours here, just watching.
Why this coffee shop, and not the riverbank or any other place?
And why would he just watch from the car, never getting out to come inside?
She had a vague suspicion.
She hadn't expected it to be true when she came to check today.
The moment she saw Zhao Shuyao, Huo Yanxue couldn't describe what she felt in her heart.
After lying down for three years, it seemed everything had changed.
"Hello, what would you like to order?" Zhao Shuyao asked mechanically, standing behind the counter.
"Do you have time to talk with me?"
"I'm working."
Huo Yanxue glanced at the menu, then directly picked up her phone and scanned the payment QR code. "Is fifty thousand enough for your day's business? I want to talk to you privately."
Then she transferred the money.
The store manager received the fifty thousand payment, looking confused. "What's going on?"
Huo Yanxue looked at the manager. "Tell your manager to close the shop for today. I want to speak with one of your staff members privately... oh no, that is, Mrs. Qin."
The manager, not understanding the situation, asked, "Yaoyao, what's going on?"
The other staff members were also stunned and all looked over, straining their ears to listen.
"Manager, I'm taking a day off," Zhao Shuyao said, taking off her apron, picking up her phone and bag, and walking out from behind the counter.
Huo Yanxue glanced at the canvas bag on Zhao Shuyao's shoulder. "Sister is truly thrifty. I heard Grandpa Qin likes you a lot. Doesn't Grandpa give you any pocket money?"
"There's a dessert shop nearby, come with me."
Zhao Shuyao's expression was blank. She slung the bag strap over her shoulder and walked out.
Huo Yanxue pursed her lips and followed behind Zhao Shuyao.
Three years ago, Zhao Shuyao would have retorted to her sarcasm. Now, she remained silent.
Huo Yanxue pondered for a moment and followed.
The dessert shop was located near the office area. It was still working hours, so the shop was quiet and deserted.
Zhao Shuyao found a seat by the window, and Huo Yanxue sat opposite her.
A young male server handed them menus. He directly gave the menu to Zhao Shuyao and asked with a blush, "What would you two like to drink?"
Huo Yanxue watched silently.
Zhao Shuyao glanced at the menu. "A glass of lemon water, please."
Huo Yanxue smiled slightly. "I'll have hot milk."
The server took the menus and left. Huo Yanxue stared intently at Zhao Shuyao. "I wish I were as beautiful as you, sister. Not only Brother Yusheng, but even strangers are fond of you, they favor you."
"Appearance isn't the most important thing," Zhao Shuyao frowned, looking at her cousin, whom she had once doted on, feeling only annoyance.
In the past, Huo Yanxue was a shy and sensitive girl, but she changed after entering puberty.
The Zhao family had always helped their family, even wanting to invite Huo Yanxue to live with them.
But then Huo Yanxue changed, starting to associate with unsavory people.
Fearing it would affect him, her father had always opposed bringing Huo Yanxue over.
Later, Huo Yanxue began to hook up with rich second-generation heirs, frequenting bars and nightclubs.
It wasn't until graduation that year that she got together with Qin Yusheng.
From then on, Huo Yanxue seemed to have suddenly transformed back into the obedient and sensible girl she used to be.
"Yes, because you're beautiful, sister, you can say such things..."
Huo Yanxue found it ironic and smiled. "In the past, all my boyfriends wanted to meet you through me. You were the campus belle, the dazzling presence. No one didn't like you after seeing you. You came from a good family, had loving parents, were beautiful, and had excellent grades..."