Everyone present knew the gossip from back then.
After all, it had caused quite a stir at that time. There were all sorts of rumors, and the people involved in the gossip had never come out to respond.
Unexpectedly, the protagonists of this high - society gossip were now standing right in front of them.
However, both of them looked cold, as if they weren't very familiar with each other.
It seemed that what was said online was true. Back then, they had just been putting on an act to deceive their families, and they didn't really know each other well.
Moreover, the relationship between the Qi brothers should also be quite bad.
Otherwise, how could Du Jiran not know Xu Tingyu?
Well, even though it was an agreed - upon thing back then, it would still be quite embarrassing to meet again.
Moreover, there was said to be a child involved.
However, the information online was true and false. The people present didn't dare to make wild guesses. They just stared at the three of them with full - blown curiosity.
Xu Tingyu didn't dislike Du Jiran, so she didn't expose her pretense of not knowing her - after all, Du Jiran clearly knew who she was when she brought the cake.
"Hello, Miss Du. Nice to meet you. But I have something to do today."
"If I'm free later, we can hang out together."
She regarded these words as mere pleasantries, just not wanting to let those who were craning their necks have a good laugh.
But as soon as she said these two sentences, the others had different expressions.
First, Du Jiran subconsciously glanced at Qi Shifeng. Her look was rather complex and subtle.
It seemed to be saying - Oh, your ex - wife really doesn't care about you at all.
Qi Shifeng's face remained as calm as water, but if one looked closely, they could see the turmoil in his eyes.
And Chen Chunyao seemed to be deep in thought. It was hard to tell if she really believed it or not.
But it didn't matter whether she believed it or not. When she went back and told Qi Ye about this, she didn't dare to add a single word to exaggerate.
It wasn't that she was thinking about Xu Tingyu and the others. She just didn't want to get herself into trouble.
Sure enough, as soon as Qi Ye heard that they had run into Qi Shifeng, his face immediately darkened.
He even coughed violently because he was so unhappy.
Just hearing his cough made Chen Chunyao tremble with fear. She didn't even dare to show concern. She just lowered her head, as if she had made a mistake.
Zhang Wan beside him immediately poured a glass of water.
After Qi Ye calmed down, Zhang Wan said, "I really didn't receive any news that Qi Shifeng was coming here. It was our negligence at work. I'm sorry."
All along, they had someone keeping an eye on Qi Shifeng.
In the past three months, Qi Shifeng had lived a reclusive life as before.
After learning that Xu Tingyu had lost her memory, there hadn't been much of a reaction from his side. Most of the time, he was still buried in the company.
This time, their people only knew that Qi Shifeng had left Jingdu and said he was going on a vacation in a southern city in the country.
Unexpectedly, he had also come to this island.
And he had run into Xu Tingyu.
This was indeed a major oversight in their work.
Qi Ye glanced at Zhang Wan and said, "You know how you should be punished. I don't want this kind of thing to happen a second time."
Zhang Wan lowered her head and didn't dare to say another word.
After a moment's pause, he seemed to have controlled his anger before asking, "How did Tingyu react when she saw him?"
Chen Chunyao quickly replied, "She didn't show any reaction. They seemed like strangers, clearly not familiar with each other at all."
Qi Ye then asked, "And what about Qi Shifeng?"
Chen Chunyao thought for a while and decided to tell a lie.
"He didn't show much reaction either. He seemed to dislike Tingyu, just like before when they were still married. That was his attitude."
"I remember that in the past, Qi Shifeng treated Tingyu like this. He was cold and indifferent, and hardly ever gave her any face."
"Today, Ma Yiyi kept disrespecting Tingyu, but Qi Shifeng didn't say a single word or stand up for her."
"I think if Qi Shifeng didn't lose his memory, he must hate her now, hate her for leaving him and their child and choosing you."
This was half - truth and half - lie.
When Xu Tingyu and Qi Shifeng were still married, she actually didn't have much contact with Qi Shifeng.
At that time, Qi Shifeng didn't like Xu Tingyu and never got involved in Xu Tingyu's social circle.
But once, when they were having a party outside and it was getting very late, Xu Tingyu suddenly said that Qi Shifeng would come to pick her up on his way.
Since they rarely saw the rumored serious Mr. Qi, they all rushed to the door to take a look.
That day, it was a bit cold. After Qi Shifeng's car arrived, he even got out of the car himself to greet her.
Although he still didn't give them, her friends, any face, after feeling that Xu Tingyu's hands were cold, he still said in a low voice, "You don't know to wear more clothes."
Chen Chunyao swore that at that moment, she saw the affection for Xu Tingyu in Qi Shifeng's eyes.
But before she could take a closer look, the two greeted each other and walked away hand in hand.
She also noticed that Qi Shifeng deliberately changed his position to block the rather strong east wind for Xu Tingyu.
However, she didn't dare to tell Qi Ye this.
Everyone thought that in that marriage, Qi Shifeng had no feelings for Xu Tingyu.
So she might as well think so too.
After hearing what she said, Qi Ye's expression softened a little.
"Okay, I got it. Is Tingyu resting in the room now?"
Chen Chunyao quickly replied, "Yes. She said she was a bit tired and sleepy. After having some desserts, she went to sleep."
After they came back from the duty - free shop, they went to have some desserts.
As soon as they finished the desserts, Xu Tingyu said she was tired. So they packed some desserts to bring back for Qi Ye and the others.
Xu Tingyu originally wanted to deliver the desserts herself, but when she got to the door of the room, she said she was so sleepy and wanted to go to sleep right away.
Then she wanted to give the desserts to Aunt Tian and ask her to deliver them to Qi Ye.
At this time, Chen Chunyao volunteered and said that she could take them there on her way.
Anyway, she was going to tell Qi Ye about Qi Shifeng.
Hearing what she said, Xu Tingyu didn't think much about it. She gave the desserts to Chen Chunyao and then went back to her room to sleep.
Qi Ye nodded. "Got it. Zhang Wan, help me book a dinner. Since my dear younger brother is here, we must have a meal together."
Since he was here and Xu Tingyu already knew about it, if he just kept avoiding him, it would only make her suspicious.
After all, no matter how bad the relationship between two brothers was, it didn't make sense for them not to meet at all when they were in the same place.
Moreover, didn't Chen Chunyao say that Qi Shifeng was even bringing his girlfriend?
And this girlfriend had already introduced herself to Xu Tingyu.
In that case, he was really looking forward to it. He was looking forward to seeing how Xu Tingyu would view this future "sister - in - law" when they were sitting at the same table for dinner.
He was even more looking forward to seeing how Qi Shifeng would react if Xu Tingyu's attitude was cold.
Disappointment? Sadness?
Or perhaps, indescribable anger?
Just like back then, when he knew they were going to get married but could do nothing about it?