{"id":17827,"date":"2026-01-23T11:51:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-4404\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:51:50","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-4404","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-4404\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 4404"},"content":{"rendered":"
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His company and the Du Group had recently established a partnership, and he was the person in charge of managing the collaboration.<\/p>\n

As a result, Xiang Yang frequently visited the Du Group to discuss project matters.<\/p>\n

Zhan Yiyang had to admit\u2014he was indeed a bit envious of Xiang Yang\u2019s ability to come and go freely at the Du Group.<\/p>\n

He still needed permission to enter.<\/p>\n

Other visitors at least made it to the front desk before being stopped; he was halted right at the entrance.<\/p>\n

Still, today, Xiang Yang\u2019s words didn\u2019t trigger any jealousy in Zhan Yiyang.<\/p>\n

He politely declined the offer and said, \u201cMr. Xiang, please go ahead. I\u2019ll wait here for Yumeng. She just went to get her car. We\u2019ll be heading to the Haicheng Hotel for dinner shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh?\u201d Xiang Yang raised an eyebrow. \u201cMengmeng\u2019s free to have dinner with you now? Isn\u2019t it still work hours? I actually came to see her about something urgent. I\u2019m afraid she may not be able to leave just yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zhan Yiyang instantly regretted blurting that out. Why did I say anything so soon?<\/p>\n

He replied quickly, \u201cYou can speak to someone else. Sister Du should be able to help.\u201d<\/p>\n

The eldest Du daughter was Yumeng\u2019s cousin, and Zhan Yiyang respectfully called her \u201cSister Du.\u201d<\/p>\n

Xiang Yang said, \u201cBut Yumeng has always been my contact. President Du isn\u2019t too familiar with the project details.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll find Mengmeng first. Once we wrap up our business talk, the three of us can head to dinner. My treat.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said it on purpose.<\/p>\n

Although he was there for work, it wasn\u2019t essential to meet with Du Yumeng.<\/p>\n

He simply didn\u2019t like how quickly Zhan Yiyang was earning her forgiveness and making progress in pursuing her.<\/p>\n

His own love life had been far from smooth, and seeing Zhan Yiyang succeed so easily irritated him.<\/p>\n

Yes, he was a little jealous of Zhan Yiyang.<\/p>\n

Zhan Yiyang came from such a good family\u2014it was enough to make anyone envious.
\nZhan Yiyang\u2019s family background was so strong that even Xiang Yang couldn\u2019t help feeling envious and jealous.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

It was nothing like the situation he and A Yan were in\u2014good things take time, he reminded himself with a sigh.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

But A Yan replied that they were no longer a suitable match. Although her family\u2019s troubles had eased somewhat, they were far from fully resolved.<\/p>\n

That relief had only come thanks to assistance from the Du Group\u2019s overseas branches.<\/p>\n

A Yan was deeply grateful to her godmother, Mrs. Du, and her godsister, Du Yumeng.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Xiang, also her godmother, had distanced herself from A Yan\u2019s family when they hit financial trouble. She offered no support, and Xiang Yang\u2019s efforts to help privately had earned him scoldings from his parents.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Xiang even reached out to A Yan directly, warning her that she was no longer worthy of Xiang Yang and should stay away.<\/p>\n

Rumors spread that Xiang Yang had returned to China to build his career, and that his future wife would come from one of Haicheng\u2019s elite families. The only thing left unsaid was that he would marry Du Yumeng.<\/p>\n

But Du Yumeng didn\u2019t love Xiang Yang\u2014she only saw him as an older brother.<\/p>\n

While the Du family never voiced their opinion openly, it was obvious they favored Zhan Yiyang.<\/p>\n

Compared to the Xiang family, the Zhan family was a better match for Du Yumeng in every way.<\/p>\n

Their values and reputation far surpassed those of the Xiang family.<\/p>\n

Even a fool would choose the Zhan family.<\/p>\n

Besides, Du Yumeng genuinely loved Zhan Yiyang.<\/p>\n

Xiang Yang still saw her as a sister, but when he watched Zhan Yiyang enjoying the happiness he longed for, he couldn\u2019t help feeling jealous. And he wasn\u2019t the only one\u2014there were surely many others envious of Zhan Yiyang too.<\/p>\n

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