Ren Yanya arrived well-prepared.
While discussions were taking place on one side, news of Qi Chao and Ren Yanya's six-month relationship, along with her four-month pregnancy, swiftly spread.
"I heard that their mothers are close friends, often having afternoon tea together. The young couple is a perfect match, introduced to each other by their mothers."
"I know Ren Yanya—she's a famous actress. In terms of status, she's not unworthy of President Qi. But why is she engaged to the Gu family instead of the Ren family today?"
"Exactly. As far as I know, Ren Yanya is also the mayor's daughter. The two are a well-matched pair. Could it be that the Gu family has forcibly intervened and stolen the bride?"
"Well, they say a crooked tree has crooked roots. Wasn't there a rumor that his mother was once a mistress who forced her way into the family? I suspect she—"