Lu Mingzhe and Chen Jiaojiao snuggled together, gazing at each other and smiling sweetly.
They left the restaurant while talking.
Xiang Wan watched them descend the steps, walk to Lu Mingzhe's car, and reluctantly let go of each other's hands.
One got into the driver's seat, the other into the passenger seat.
They closed the car doors and sped away.
Her heart felt as if it were being clutched and yanked hard.
She didn't hear what people around her were saying.
An employee waved a hand in front of her.
"Sister Wan, what are you looking at? You're so lost in thought."
"Do you have any objections to what Xiao Lu just said?"
The car was already gone, and Xiang Wan snapped back to reality.
She scanned everyone, and they were all staring at her.
She pretended nothing was wrong and smoothed her hair.
"It's nothing. I just saw an old acquaintance, but they didn't notice me. What did Xiao Lu say? Say it again."
Xiao Lu recounted his travel plans again.
"I have no objections. It's good, let's arrange it this way."
Everyone was delighted and chattered on, continuing their discussion.
Xiang Wan held her phone, thinking about the extra plane ticket she had booked, planning to surprise Lu Mingzhe that evening.
She couldn't help but scorn herself internally.
His wife is so beautiful, with such a great figure.
She looks like she has a lively personality too.
Being married to him, her family background must be good as well.
Such a perfect woman, and you actually believed Lu Mingzhe when he said he didn't like her?
It's just that he wants to keep the red flag flying at home while having colorful flags outside.
Many men have a habit of straddling two boats.
Xiang Wan, Xiang Wan, you're 30 years old, how could you be so easily fooled?
You were even willing, full of romance, thinking about playing along with him.
Even wanting to travel with him…
It's simply shameful.
Xiang Wan's studio, established in just two months, had gained a million followers.
The revenue had already exceeded two million.
In their industry, there are no holidays, and they work day and night.
Fortunately, they recently hired a new batch of staff, dividing the employees into two teams, which allowed them to take turns resting.
To win over their hearts, Xiang Wan decided to give the first team five days off and send them to Sanya for a vacation.
Then they would switch to the second team.
When the plan was announced, everyone was very happy.
Before she saw Lu Mingzhe and his wife openly showing affection, she had still fantasized about buying Lu Mingzhe a plane ticket too and inviting him to join them.
In that city where no one knew them, perhaps they could be like real lovers.
Holding hands, embracing, bathing in the sunshine.
But now…
It would be better to ask her brother to take leave and accompany her.
Men are creatures who say one thing to your face and another behind your back.
From his interaction with his wife today, Xiang Wan finally saw clearly.
Lu Mingzhe was the ultimate渣男 (scumbag).
She would never trust him again.
After returning from Sanya, their ambiguous relationship should officially come to an end.
Chen Jiaojiao was so smart, saying what people wanted to hear, speaking to ghosts and spirits alike.
Throughout the meal, she pleased Lu's parents so much that they were overjoyed.
They gave her red envelopes and heirloom bracelets, and only let them leave as it was getting dark.
Chen Jiaojiao was eager to make a career for herself and went to the beauty salon to finalize the renovation.
The clinic had already closed, and Lu Mingzhe had nothing to do.
After dropping her off at the beauty salon, he drove directly to Xiang Wan's house.
He thought his brother had already gone back and was preparing dinner.
Unexpectedly, after ringing the doorbell for a long time, no one was home.
Like last time, he sent Xiang Wan a message at the door, asking her to come back soon.
However, he received no response for half an hour after sending the message.
She must be busy.
Lu Mingzhe drove to the studio again.
As he stepped inside, he ran into a few acquaintances.
They greeted him.
"Sister Wan took our team to Sanya for vacation. We thought you went too."
Lu Mingzhe was slightly surprised.
Xiang Wan went on vacation?
Why didn't she tell him beforehand?
But he feigned calmness.
"I was busy with something and couldn't get away. I just left, and now I miss her. I came to see her."
Everyone couldn't help but feel a bit envious.
"Oh, look how affectionate you two are. A day apart feels like three autumns."
"Since that's the case, why don't you hurry up and marry Sister Wan and keep her at home to look at every day."
"Let me tell you, Brother Lu, our Sister Wan is beautiful and capable. There are many people in the industry who want to cooperate with her and pursue her."
Lu Mingzhe felt uncomfortable hearing this.
He made a perfunctory remark to everyone and got back into his car.
He tried to video call Xiang Wan, wanting to ask her why she left without saying goodbye.
However, he made two calls, and no one answered.
Could she not have landed yet?
After he finished his tasks, she should call back.
Bored, he drove back to the marital home.
He had set the password for the marital home, and his fingerprint was also registered.
Unexpectedly, after not returning for a while, he pressed the door for a long time and couldn't open it at all.
Chen Jiaojiao really thought of herself as the mistress of the house.
She had deleted his fingerprint and changed the password.
Lu Mingzhe couldn't get in, so he had to call Chen Jiaojiao.
Chen Jiaojiao told him the password over the phone.
Upon entering, the house was a mess.
Wine bottles and food garbage were scattered everywhere by Chen Jiaojiao.
Feeling bored being alone, he opened two bottles of beer, drank them, and watched TV.
After an unknown amount of time, the door lock clicked.
Chen Jiaojiao returned.
Seeing him sitting on the carpet, listlessly holding a beer and watching TV.
She couldn't help but mock him.
"Is the sun rising from the west today, or did you get dumped?"
"You took me out to dinner and then came back to stay, which truly surprised me."
Lu Mingzhe rolled his eyes at her.
"This is my house. My name is on the property deed. I can come back whenever I want, so stop with the sarcastic remarks."
"Alright, alright, the deed is yours, you're amazing. It's not like I like talking about you."
Chen Jiaojiao kicked off her shoes, sat down, and snatched a bottle of beer from him.
"Have you eaten?"
Lu Mingzhe mumbled, "I wouldn't mind if you treated me."
Chen Jiaojiao almost choked.
"A man, a grown man, asking a woman like me to treat him? Have some dignity."
"Between a couple, do we need to be so clear about things?"
"Don't be shameless, who is your couple?"
"You're still not over Hu Jiasheng? Then don't hug my arm today and don't call me husband."
Lu Mingzhe provoked her.
"If you do this, he'll think that something is really going on between us. It might be difficult to turn back in the future."
"Who wants to turn back?"
Chen Jiaojiao scoffed.
"In this world, there's nothing more abundant than men, and even more men who like me, Chen Jiaojiao."
"Do I need to go back to an unappreciative fool?"
"Fine. You're impressive. Remember what you said today. Otherwise, I'll mock you for the rest of my life."
Chen Jiaojiao rolled her eyes at him and took a sip of beer.
She keenly noticed that he wasn't very happy.
"Your state is off. Tell me the truth, are you really heartbroken?"
Lu Mingzhe was stubborn.
"Who do you think you are, getting dumped all the time?"
“…Tell me the truth, do you have someone you like outside?”