Section 3

"Hmm, hug me?" I put down the teacup and looked at her in surprise

After settling her in, I returned to my room and placed the photos of Zhuo Yao and me into the suitcase, along with Zhuo Yao's overcoat and a fountain pen he had carried with him for many years. He would sit upright and sign with a flourish, and as I held the pen, I reminisced about his appearance

Ofei was hiding in the bathroom, crying; she did not notice that I had left the room

Zhuo Yao is unlikely to return to Shanghai in the next few days. Ofei said she would leave within three days, and besides, she doesn't know me at all. She seems to be a very nice person, without any ulterior motives. If she really wanted to take Zhuo Yao away, they met in Paris last year, and she could have done it then, so why wait until now? I defended myself, comforting myself by telling myself to think positively about everything.

After hanging up with Zhuo Yao, I immediately called Duo Duo and asked her to go to Shanghai. She has many friends and can help me gather more information about Feng Bowen and Dai Jingjie.

The marriage between Zhuo Yao and me exists solely because we have a child and have formed a family. We have not registered our marriage, as we cannot pass the hurdle set by his mother. Zhuo Yao is unable to obtain the household registration book, and we cannot acquire a marriage certificate. I believe that even without that piece of paper, our bond remains that of a strong couple.

After applying the perfume, the scent of Chanel No. 5 is all that can be detected

You can focus on your own matters; if you need me to come to Shanghai, just let me know. Regardless of the circumstances, Feng Bowen and Dai Jingjie will not easily let this go, so you must pay attention to your safety. I am concerned that Feng Bowen might take drastic retaliatory actions, and as for Dai Jingjie, after all, he is Zhuo Yao's half-brother.

Hiding in the bathroom to answer Zhuo Yao's call, keeping the volume to the lowest level, so as not to arouse Zhuo Yao's suspicion

"Yes, I like you. Your scent is very familiar. Isn't it said that animals rely on scent to express their emotions? Humans are the same. I like the scent that you carry," she said.

Regardless, you should not have brought her home. What if Tong Shao comes back and sees her? Moreover, how can you be so naive and kind-hearted to believe that she truly committed suicide? What if it is all an act, with ulterior motives to disrupt your marriage with Tong Shao? By the way, do not forget that you and Tong Shao have not registered your marriage, nor have you had a wedding; you have merely given him a son

Hide everything away, secure it well, and ensure it cannot be discovered

She said calmly, "The baby has fallen asleep, and I have placed him in the crib. Am I sleeping in this room tonight?"

She believed that I should not bring Ophi back home. After stopping her suicidal thoughts at that time, I should have followed my own path; how could I still lead her back to Zhuoyao's side

I was in the living room, and I did not see Oufei, nor did I see Xiaoli return. I immediately went upstairs to look for them and saw Oufei standing in the corridor, facing the study door. My heart raced with anxiety; if she entered the study, she would definitely see those things related to Zhuoyao, the comics drawn by Zhuoyao, Zhuoyao's handwriting, and the photo of Zhuoyao and me cuddling together.

Indeed, it is a complete mess, with threats lurking all around. Furthermore, Feng Bowen and Dai Jingjie have been released from prison and reported the tax issues of the Tong family enterprise. The tax authorities are currently auditing the accounts. My mother's heart condition was also aggravated by this, but she should be fine now and will complete the discharge procedures in a few days.

"You need time to handle this, right?" I interrupted him and thought for a moment before saying, "What did the hospital say? Is there still something going on with the company?"

By the way, Duoduo, I saved a woman who was attempting suicide by the seaside. I brought her back home. Can you guess who this woman is

Man Jun, rest assured, I will fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai tomorrow. I will arrange for friends to investigate that kid Feng Bowen. I will see if I can arrange a meeting with the director of the tax bureau. We will downplay the major issue into a minor one, so do not worry.

At night, I brought Xiao Li back to my bed. The little one was hungry. When Zhuo Yao was around, he would always get up in the middle of the night to warm the milk and feed the child, while I sterilized the nipples in the kitchen. Suddenly, I heard a series of soft, fragmented cries, whimpers, and sobs, which seemed to be the sound of suppressed emotions finally breaking free

I smiled in agreement, thinking of Zhuo Yao's handsome face

She has this quality, being more dedicated than anyone else when it comes to handling serious matters, while still being carefree; a true good sister

"What should I do then? Should I just ignore her and let her commit suicide? That is a human life. If it were you, you wouldn't do that either," I explained to Duo Duo, wanting her to understand that I am neither foolish nor insane.

"May I hug you?" she stood up and said sadly

The scent on me is still the lingering fragrance of Zhuo Yao.

"... is ... Zhuo Yao's ex-girlfriend ... Oufei." I said hesitantly in a low voice

I opened my arms and gave her a friendly and sincere hug. Zhuo Yao, you would never have guessed that your little comic saved your ex-girlfriend, and I even embraced her.

She came to this small fishing village, constantly thinking of Zhuo Yao

Fortunately, it indicates that she has not yet entered. I hurriedly led her to the guest room, pushed open the door, and turned on the light. I had previously checked the guest room and confirmed that there were no traces of Zhuo Yao's belongings. I took a winter quilt out of the wardrobe and turned on the air conditioning, as she had been soaked in seawater and needed to keep warm at night

A single word from Duoduo awakens those lost in dreams; I have never seriously considered this issue. Zhaoyao and I do not have a marriage certificate, nor a wedding, and Lihui's household registration is also connected to my place of residence through connections.

She sat on the bed, surveying the room, then turned to me with a gentle gaze and said, "Why are you so concerned about me? We are merely strangers who have crossed paths. In this day and age, there are truly not many people like you."

What am I to Zhuo Yao

How should I respond? I cannot express my true feelings. I have both sympathy and remorse for her. No matter how I put it, my presence always comes after hers, carrying a sense of having taken something away from Zhuo Yao.

Upon hearing the name Feng Bowen, I immediately felt a chill down my spine. It is not an exaggeration to describe Feng Bowen as ruthless, unscrupulous, and merciless. He will undoubtedly resort to any means necessary to undermine the Tong family's business. Furthermore, there is Dai Jingjie, whose grandfather is Zhong Litiao. The Zhong family still possesses significant familial power, and they are colluding to take revenge on the Tong family. How could Zhuo Yao possibly remain silent in such a situation

You brought your rival home, and one day you will inevitably suffer the consequences of this kindness. The story of the farmer and the snake is known to all elementary school students. Manjun, hurry and let her go, do not let her discover any traces of you and Zhuoyao.

Zhuo Yao kissed me while saying that I am a fairy, I am infatuated with his body, just as I am enamored with him as a person, I long to be close to him, I will caress his chest muscles like a female bandit leader, shouting: "Mr. Pain, you are so sexy." He leaned back on the bed, gazing at me with warm and tender eyes, that kind of look told me that I am the only woman he loves.

In the evening, she cooked dinner with me. After we finished eating, she held Xiao Lihui in her arms, gazing at the child with a gentle and loving expression. Xiao Lihui was surprisingly well-behaved in her embrace, even smiling at her. When I turned around and saw this scene, my heart tightened. What a charming woman she is, even a small baby adores her so much

You have lost your mind, you are insane, you are sick, you actually... you actually saved your rival in love, and you even brought her home. Aren't you afraid she might come at you with a knife at night? You are inviting a wolf into your home, Ruan Manjun!

Although the air conditioning is on, it is still necessary to cover yourself with a blanket to stay warmer. You caught a chill during the day, so you must not get cold again. Are you familiar with the switch for the corridor light? It doesn't matter; the corridor light is not turned off at night I said with a smile.

"Haha, weren't you intentionally here to save me? Even without your appearance, someone else would have come to rescue me, wouldn't they? I will stand there until someone comes to save me. I thought he would come to save me, but unexpectedly, it was you," she said bitterly, her smile fading.

When asked by a reporter about what pajamas she wore to bed each night, Marilyn Monroe replied, "I only wear Chanel No. 5 to sleep." Sometimes, I would do as Marilyn Monroe did, just spray a little perfume and slip into the covers like a fish, waiting for him to come.

I did not mean to... I was about to say that I did not intend to conceal it from her, but her words interrupted me

"Even without your presence, there are others who appear..." she said abruptly, articulating exactly what I was thinking.

How fierce I am, how gentle he is, I sit by the bed holding the perfume and chuckle to myself

I catch a whiff of the air, a faint and pleasant woodsy aroma. His elusive scent lingers on the quilt and by the pillow. I take out a bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume that Zhuo Yao gifted me and spray it around the room

What I do not understand is Ofei; she is in a relationship with a French boyfriend, a French man. Wasn't she openly in love with that French man? She wrote so much in her blog about the details of her romance with the French man, flaunting her happiness and referring to him as "dear Anthony"

Could it be that she already knows everything

He is truly handsome; seeing him, I can imagine how handsome his father must be," she said

I am still proud to be Mrs. Tong, to be Zhuo Yao's wife. Who else acknowledges this? Only Zhuo Yao and I acknowledge it myself

I never thought that I was embracing my future rival in love

If one day Tong Shao wants to break away from you, he won't need to say a word or make a phone call; he can still marry another woman. Manjun, you are studying to be a lawyer, you know better than I do that a marriage without legal protection is an invalid marriage. Of course, I am your good sister; I am not trying to scare you with alarmist talk, nor am I trying to sow discord between you and Tong Shao. I am someone who has been through it, and I was kicked out by Yuan Zhengming in just that way. You have no sense of crisis at all, and you even brought Oufei home. I will tell you the truth: the love Zhuoyao had for Oufei back then was no less than what you have now. Do you understand the concept of rekindled old flames?" Duoduo earnestly feels that my situation is not worth it. Of course, I am your good sister; I am not trying to scare you with alarmist talk, nor am I trying to sow discord between you and Tong Shao. I am someone who has been through it, and I was kicked out by Yuan Zhengming in just that way. You have no sense of crisis at all, and you even brought Oufei home. I will tell you the truth: the love Zhuoyao had for Oufei back then was no less than what you have now. Do you understand the concept of rekindled old flames?" Duoduo earnestly feels that my situation is not worth it

Who is it? It can't be Yuan Zhengming's wife, right? Haha, if she's dead, I still have a chance

Duoduo is not being alarmist; rather, I am fully confident in my relationship with Zhuoyao. I firmly believe that he will not fall in love with another woman, even if that woman is someone he once loved.

His voice was deep as he said, "Manjun, the situation here is somewhat tricky, I need time..."

In front of her, I feel like a clumsy child, lacking any eloquence. I am in a state of panic, unsure of what to do or what to say. It is clear to me that when I see her face and her smile, I become completely flustered.