Chapter 1

At the coming of age ceremony party, my family friend Uncle brought his four sons in front of me, asking me to choose one as my fiancé.

I resolutely chose the nearly thirty-year-old Gu Family's eldest son, Gu Chengchen, who had never been involved in any scandals.

The reason was simple, because I had been infatuated with the Gu Family's youngest son, Gu Shiqing, for three years, and had become a laughingstock in the Beijing Circle.

Yet after my death, Gu Shiqing used the excuse of my suicide scandalizing his family to refuse an autopsy, hastily cremated me, and turned to marry Shen Ruobai.

Now reborn at the coming of age ceremony party, I am determined not to repeat the same mistakes in this life!

The crystal chandelier in the banquet hall refracted dazzling light, and I, having just accepted the fact of my rebirth, greedily closed my eyes in the light...

"Qin Yue, you're the main character today, why did you come out so early? Can't you wait to see Shiqing?" A mocking tone, sharp as an awl, pierced my eardrum.

Opening my eyes, I saw Qi Tian's familiar look of disdain. Holding a glass of red wine, he sneered at me, "Uncle Qin is really carefree; he even invited Chairman Gu. If it were me, I'd feel embarrassed. How can you hold your head up when your daughter constantly bothers a friend's son?"

Gu Shiqing's eyes were filled with hatred as he looked directly at me, "Qin Yue, if it weren't for my father's order, I wouldn't have come today!"

"As the only daughter of the Qin Family, I hope you have some dignity and don't bring shame to the Qin Group at your own coming of age ceremony!"

I looked at him and gave a faint smile, subtly stepping back while lifting my skirt, "It was Uncle Gu who insisted on bringing you and Chengchen along."

"Because he wants me to choose one of the four sons of the Gu Family as my betrothed!"

For generations, the Qin and Gu families have been close friends, and they are the two top groups in the Beijing Circle, with the Gu Family having four sons.

Everyone in the Beijing Circle knows that whichever one of the Gu Family sons marries me will become the next CEO of the Gu Group, wielding the most elite resources in the Beijing Circle, a true dragon among men.

In my previous life, I married Gu Shiqing, not expecting that after marriage, he would continue his flirtatious nature, with endless rumors.

He even brazenly brought his old school crush back to our marital home.

Having lived anew, how could I still choose him?

"Fiancé?" Qi Tian immediately restrained his look, nudging Gu Shiqing with his elbow, "Shiqing, you're going to be the CEO of the Gu Group in the future. When that time comes, make sure to look out for your friends first!"

A fleeting, almost undetectable smile crossed Gu Shiqing's eyes, but his gaze towards me remained as cold as frost, "Remember, it's a marriage alliance between the Gu and Qin families, and you are just part of the dowry, because it's the entire Qin Group that's marrying me."

Looking at his extremely arrogant demeanor, I found it utterly ridiculous and didn't want to engage further, preparing to turn back to the lounge.

Unexpectedly, he blocked my path, leaned in and whispered in my ear, "In this life, I won't make the same mistake again, and let you harm her!"

Hearing this, I felt as if struck by lightning.

He has been reborn too?

"Cousin!" A sweet voice echoed behind me, and as soon as Gu Shiqing heard it, the hatred in his eyes instantly softened, instinctively creating distance from me, "Ruobai, is your stomach feeling better?"

"I'm okay." Shen Ruobai lightly ran to Gu Shiqing's side in white high heels.

Today she wore a white dress of the same brand as mine, but unlike the elaborate haute couture I was wearing, her neatly tailored dress was just like what she was portraying—clean and innocent.

"Why come out if your stomach is bad? Why not stay home and rest?" Gu Shiqing affectionately tapped her nose.

She playfully nudged him and naturally linked her arm with mine, "Cousin's coming of age ceremony is such an important occasion, of course I have to come. Cousin, you must be exhausted today, right? I made a little cake for you myself!"

Before I could respond, she suddenly clasped her stomach, groaning softly in pain.

Gu Shiqing visibly panicked, pushing me aside as Shen Ruobai clung to him, tenderly supporting her in his arms, scolding sternly, "Qin Yue, Ruobai went hungry just to make you a cake, why are you standing there stunned?"

What does it have to do with me? I coldly watched the scene unfold without responding.

Gu Shiqing already had his arm around Shen Ruobai, walking toward my lounge, "Let Ruobai use your lounge for a while, and then have someone bring a bowl of hot soup to warm her stomach."

"I don't know how you can be an elder sister; the Qin Family truly has failed in raising a daughter!"