"No, I slept for most of the day today, any tiredness is from oversleeping."

Ye Mingmei patted her cheeks, stood up from the sofa, gave a delicate yawn, picked up her purse and headed out.

As she walked, she wondered why she had fallen asleep when she just meant to sit for a while.

She had just woken up...

"Slept half the day, what a little lazy pig." Jin Chenye strolled behind her, teasingly remembering Ye Mingmei’s words.

"I think I sleep way too much too," Ye Mingmei embarrassedly scratched her head.

Just woke up and then slept again, feeling like she just couldn’t get enough sleep.

When they arrived at the event in their car, the party had just started.

Many familiar faces from the business world were present at the venue.

The scene was lively with mingling and toasting.

Ye Mingmei wore sneakers and walked faster than usual, holding Jin Chenye’s arm, becoming the center of attention upon their entrance.

Not just because of their identities but also because of Ye Mingmei’s unique and fashionable outfit.

Her delicate face exuded confidence in the dim light, and she followed Jin Chenye up to greet the event organizers without a care for the eyes on them.

"Such special shoes; I thought you only loved high heels," Jin Chenye couldn’t help but glance at her shoes when there were fewer people around.

"I didn’t mean to be this unconventional, but I couldn’t buy any high heels..."

"Have you held hands long enough?"

Before Ye Mingmei could explain that her high heels were stolen by Yu Xiuzhun, he appeared in front of her, glaring at their joined hands.

Seeing Ye Mingmei frozen and unmoving, he swiftly stepped forward, broke their hold, and pulled Ye Mingmei into his embrace.

"Yu Xiuzhun, this is a public place, what are you doing?!"

Ye Mingmei, seeing the atmosphere getting tense, nervously stood between them.

She’s explained her relationship with Jin Chenye, yet Yu Xiuzhun refuses to believe her, confronting her as if caught having an affair every time they meet.

Even though she’s not his wife.

Ye Mingmei thought with embarrassment.

"You know it’s a public place and still dare to hold hands with him. Have you thought about what the media would write if they saw?" Yu Xiuzhun turned and fiercely glared at Ye Mingmei.

The thought of her hand being held by Jin Chenye made him want to take her to wash it.

"We’re innocent, why should we care what the media writes?" Ye Mingmei furrowed her brow in confusion.

Besides, she’s Jin Chenye’s date, what’s wrong with entering arm in arm?

"Having done wrong, you still dare to talk back."

Yu Xiuzhun grabbed her wrist tightly, pulling Ye Mingmei away.

If he sees her with Jin Chenye again, he fears he’ll lose control and confront her.

"Mingmei is my date today." The always gentle and courteous Jin Chenye suddenly reached out, clasping Ye Mingmei’s other hand.

His eyes bore into Yu Xiuzhun, his thin lips parting slightly.

"Not every time can you take her away from me."

"Then let’s see!"

Yu Xiuzhun turned back, his voice cold and menacing.

The air became charged with tension.

In that moment of sparks flying, Ye Mingmei quickly stepped in the middle, raising her hands pitifully, "I want to use the bathroom; will either of you accompany me?"

"..."

"Not coming? Then excuse me, please let go of my hand first."

Ye Mingmei swiftly withdrew her hand, just about to turn around when suddenly a wave of nausea hit her, stopping her in her tracks.