Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary) novel Chapter 4404

Married at First Sight Chapter 4404 
His company and the Du Group had recently established a partnership, and he was the person in charge of managing the collaboration. 
As a result, Xiang Yang frequently visited the Du Group to discuss project matters. 
Zhan Yiyang had to admit—he was indeed a bit envious of Xiang Yang’s ability to come and go freely at the Du Group. 
He still needed permission to enter. 
Other visitors at least made it to the front desk before being stopped; he was halted right at the entrance. 
Still, today, Xiang Yang’s words didn’t trigger any jealousy in Zhan Yiyang. 
He politely declined the offer and said, “Mr. Xiang, please go ahead. I’ll wait here for Yumeng. She just went to get her car. We’ll be heading to the Haicheng Hotel for dinner shortly.” 
“Oh?” Xiang Yang raised an eyebrow. “Mengmeng’s free to have dinner with you now? Isn’t it still work hours? I actually came to see her about something urgent. I’m afraid she may not be able to leave just yet.” 
Zhan Yiyang instantly regretted blurting that out. Why did I say anything so soon? 
He replied quickly, “You can speak to someone else. Sister Du should be able to help.” 
The eldest Du daughter was Yumeng’s cousin, and Zhan Yiyang respectfully called her “Sister Du.” 
Xiang Yang said, “But Yumeng has always been my contact. President Du isn’t too familiar with the project details.” 

“I’ll find Mengmeng first. Once we wrap up our business talk, the three of us can head to dinner. My treat.” 
He said it on purpose. 
Although he was there for work, it wasn’t essential to meet with Du Yumeng. 
He simply didn’t like how quickly Zhan Yiyang was earning her forgiveness and making progress in pursuing her. 
His own love life had been far from smooth, and seeing Zhan Yiyang succeed so easily irritated him. 
Yes, he was a little jealous of Zhan Yiyang. 
Zhan Yiyang came from such a good family—it was enough to make anyone envious. Zhan Yiyang’s family background was so strong that even Xiang Yang couldn’t help feeling envious and jealous. 
The Zhan family had numerous in-laws, all connected to influential and affluent families. If the Zhan family ever faced difficulties, any one of those relatives could step in to help. 
It was nothing like the situation he and A Yan were in—good things take time, he reminded himself with a sigh. 
After realizing his feelings for A Yan, Xiang Yang confessed to her via WeChat and phone, making it clear that he saw her as a potential partner, not a sister. 
But A Yan replied that they were no longer a suitable match. Although her family’s troubles had eased somewhat, they were far from fully resolved. 
That relief had only come thanks to assistance from the Du Group’s overseas branches. 
A Yan was deeply grateful to her godmother, Mrs. Du, and her godsister, Du Yumeng. 
Mrs. Xiang, also her godmother, had distanced herself from A Yan’s family when they hit financial trouble. She offered no support, and Xiang Yang’s efforts to help privately had earned him scoldings from his parents. 
Mrs. Xiang even reached out to A Yan directly, warning her that she was no longer worthy of Xiang Yang and should stay away. 
Rumors spread that Xiang Yang had returned to China to build his career, and that his future wife would come from one of Haicheng’s elite families. The only thing left unsaid was that he would marry Du Yumeng. 

But Du Yumeng didn’t love Xiang Yang—she only saw him as an older brother. 
While the Du family never voiced their opinion openly, it was obvious they favored Zhan Yiyang. 
Compared to the Xiang family, the Zhan family was a better match for Du Yumeng in every way. 
Their values and reputation far surpassed those of the Xiang family. 
Even a fool would choose the Zhan family. 
Besides, Du Yumeng genuinely loved Zhan Yiyang. 
Xiang Yang still saw her as a sister, but when he watched Zhan Yiyang enjoying the happiness he longed for, he couldn’t help feeling jealous. And he wasn’t the only one— there were surely many others envious of Zhan Yiyang too.