Yuan Qianqian knew she had been too indecisive when it came to Will Luo, completely lacking her usual fiery ruthlessness. Yet, no matter what, she simply couldn’t bring herself to act against him.
Back when Yuan Qianqian’s father had died unexpectedly, the organization he led descended into chaos. As the only daughter and the predetermined heir, the pressure on her was unimaginable. But it wasn’t just pressure—navigating between nations and the gray areas of power meant danger was ever-present. As the newly ascended heir, Yuan Qianqian faced relentless sieges and assassination attempts.
On one occasion, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé betrayed her. A coalition of forces left her severely wounded and on the brink of death. Fortunately, someone saved her—Will Luo. Because of this, Yuan Qianqian developed feelings for him.
At the time, however, she was too busy dealing with rebellion, betrayal, consolidating her father’s legacy, and fending off external threats. She barely had time to breathe, let alone express gratitude to Will Luo or address the strange emotions he stirred in her. The most she could do was use her resources to help him reach the Imperial Star.
Will Luo had told her that the young master of a minor noble family on his remote planet had taken a liking to him and tried to force him into submission. Will Luo refused to yield and was trapped there. He wanted to escape, to carve out his own destiny, but lacked the means.
So, he asked Yuan Qianqian to help him reach the Imperial Star—a place where he could realize his dreams. Despite her own troubles, Yuan Qianqian agreed. Even amid internal and external crises, her influence was still substantial enough to arrange his passage.
After that, her plans regarding Will Luo were put on hold. By the time she stabilized her situation and went to the Imperial Star to find him, she discovered he already had a girlfriend and was preparing for marriage.
Since Will Luo was committed to someone else, Yuan Qianqian had no intention of interfering. She merely wanted to speak with his fiancée, to express her gratitude for his past kindness.
Growing up as the cherished daughter of a powerful man, Yuan Qianqian had her pride. She would never stoop to breaking up a relationship. In fact, having witnessed her fathers’ loving marriage, she despised infidelity and third parties.
To her, though it pained her, if fate had decreed they were never meant to be, then so be it. There was no point in forcing things.
Surprisingly, she and Will Luo’s fiancée, Qu Yun, became close friends. Their contrasting personalities—one gentle and refined, the other bold and passionate—somehow complemented each other.
But then, during an outing, the two women witnessed something shocking: Will Luo intimately entangled with a strikingly beautiful but vulgar woman in a secluded corner. The sight shattered Qu Yun, who could no longer deceive herself with excuses.
Even Yuan Qianqian was deeply disgusted. Having once admired Will Luo as her flawless “white moonlight,” seeing this side of him devastated her.
What followed was an explosive confrontation. Neither Qu Yun nor Yuan Qianqian were ordinary women, and Will Luo knew he couldn’t afford to cross them. He abandoned the other woman, fell to his knees, and begged for forgiveness.
Qu Yun, though outwardly gentle, was resolute. She refused to take back a cheating man, no matter how much it hurt.
Yuan Qianqian, however, was different. Having lost her father and endured betrayal by her fiancé, Will Luo had been her only light. Despite his flaws, she couldn’t bring herself to cut him off entirely.
Eventually, Will Luo was forced to leave the Imperial Star. With Yuan Qianqian’s help, he became a notorious space pirate. Meanwhile, Yuan Qianqian, guilt-ridden over Qu Yun, distanced herself, and their friendship faded.
Now, even as she despised Will Luo’s actions, helping him had become a habit she couldn’t break. When he asked her to take in his illegitimate son as her godchild, she agreed.
Staring out the window, Yuan Qianqian’s eyes were lost and directionless.
Meanwhile, Qu Yun, upon learning that Will Luo was behind the attack on Xiang Qimiao, sighed deeply. “Qianqian is a good person at heart… It’s just a shame.”
Though their time together had been brief, their bond had been genuine. Yuan Qianqian thought their friendship had faded, but Qu Yun had never forgotten her kindness.
Had it not been for Yuan Qianqian inviting her to explore the Imperial Star together, Qu Yun might never have uncovered Will Luo’s true nature. Without that, she could have ended up trapped in a miserable marriage, never meeting her wonderful husband or having her two beloved sons, Xiang Qilin and Xiang Qimiao.
Qu Yun had always wanted to help her old friend, but as the saying goes, you can’t wake someone who’s pretending to sleep.
Xiang Chen held Qu Yun’s hand hesitantly. “Yun’er, I think there’s someone behind Will Luo targeting our Qimiao.”
Qu Yun’s eyes widened in realization. If Will Luo had a backer, the first suspect would naturally be Yuan Qianqian.
Caught between her son and her old friend, Qu Yun was torn.
Xiang Chen hadn’t involved Xiang Qilin, wanting to spare him the tangled history.
After a long silence, Qu Yun met Xiang Chen’s gaze firmly. “Chen, can you arrange for me to talk to Qianqian?”
Xiang Chen hesitated, his heart aching for his wife. He had always prioritized her above all else, even their children.
Qu Yun gave him a light kiss. “Chen, I’m a guide. I trust my instincts—and they tell me I can still trust her. Please, let me try.”
With a sigh, Xiang Chen nodded. “Alright. I’ll speak with Admiral Tan Hao.”
Since Yuan Qianqian frequented Tan Hao’s jurisdiction, he would be the best person to facilitate the meeting.
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