Chapter 5: Who is Willing to be the Mistress

Is it really so shameful to be a mistress? I murmured to myself

I have obtained all of this so effortlessly, and now I no longer have any goals to strive for; I have become lazy. The once fervent heart seems to have gradually turned cold with the passage of time. It turns out that when a person attains material comforts and loses their aspirations, they can become this way.

My words caught Shen Jiamei's attention, "Qiao Man, why does it sound like you have deep experience in this? Could it be that you are also a mistress?"

Glancing at the empty space beside her, Du Ruo was still lying in the hospital, while Shen Jiamei spent her days incessantly criticizing Du Ruo. Moreover, the classmates in the class had also been discussing Du Ruo's affair as a mistress during their tea breaks and meals, with many of the comments being quite unsavory

I do not know when Du Ruo will be back to attend classes. I walked with her along the spacious tree-lined avenue of the school

"Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?" Shen Jiamei said, somewhat at a loss, as she hurriedly took my hand and asked, "Is it because I mentioned him?"

I rest my head on one hand, idly doodling with a ballpoint pen on the pristine white paper. I find little motivation for attending classes these days. In my childhood, I studied hard with the hope of securing a good job in the future to improve my family's living conditions. After meeting Xi Mu, I worked even harder towards a specific goal. Now, I reside in a luxurious villa, receiving a substantial sum of money in my account every month. As for my future job... Mr. Jiang has already mentioned that the boss is very satisfied with me and will arrange a position that everyone desires but cannot easily obtain. Now, I reside in a luxurious villa, receiving a substantial sum of money in my account every month. As for my future job... Mr. Jiang has already mentioned that the boss is very satisfied with me and will arrange a position that everyone desires but cannot easily obtain.

Do you think she still has the face to come back? The whole school knows about her being a mistress. " Shen Jiamei snorted lightly

Watching the trees swaying wildly in the fierce wind, the leaves on the branches being knocked to the ground by the heavy rain, exuding a refreshing and cool summer atmosphere, my thoughts gradually drift away

The heavy rain enveloped the surroundings in a mist, resembling a fairyland, with fine droplets accompanied by the wind striking our cheeks, penetratingly cool. Shen Jiamei and I stood under the corridor, quietly gazing at the rain, not uttering a word. The atmosphere was serene yet not awkward.

I cast a faint glance at him, immediately turning my head away, remaining silent

Mu Xi, this name that has been deeply buried in my heart has not been mentioned by anyone for three years. This name is buried so deep that even I find it incredible.

That Mu Xi... is really not worth anything! Shen Jiamei said indignantly, while I felt deeply sorry for that Mu Xi who is far away in America. I apologize for imposing some accusations upon you.

He seemed to suddenly understand as he retracted the umbrella, standing shoulder to shoulder with me under the corridor, gazing at the pouring rain, thus avoiding an unexpected awkwardness

Suddenly, the atmosphere became extremely cold

When is it not shameful to be a mistress? I cannot stand those who become the third party and destroy other people's families. Not just me, but all women with families will detest it

You have asked many times already, and now I will clearly tell you, yes, that money was repaid by him on my behalf. Because I truly cannot find a better reason to explain that money, I can only attribute it to Mu Xi.

Listening to her cautious questions, I couldn't help but smile. Shen Jiamei and I have been together since childhood, and I have never hidden anything from her, except for the matter of being kept.

My expression involuntarily stiffened as I awkwardly looked at Shen Jiamei. Just as I was about to explain something, she spoke again, "I know you would never become a mistress. We have known each other for ten years, and I have witnessed your love with Mu Xi..." Her words paused, as if she regretted mentioning a term that should not have been brought up, and she quickly changed her tone, "In the circle of wealthy elites, how many rich young men pursue you, yet you always disdainfully walk away. If a woman were to become a mistress, she would not refuse so decisively. And just look at your pure and lovely appearance... you are simply not the type to be a mistress."

I have always had a question: why did you break up back then? Was it... because of your mother's gambling debts? Did he look down on your family background?" She was silent for a moment before saying, "Tell me the truth, did he help you pay off those gambling and tuition debts, treating it as your breakup fee?"

Fortunately, Shen Jiamei timely broke the ice with a joke, "Xia Zhe, with such heavy rain, even with an umbrella, you would still end up drenched like a drowned rat."

Looking at Shen Jiamei's confident expression, I silently said to her in my heart: Jiamei, there is nothing in this world that is impossible

A light and uplifting melody began to play, signaling the end of class, and I walked out of the classroom together with Shen Jiamei

Suddenly, an umbrella appeared in front of me, and I turned my head to see a sunny smile. He said, "Qiao Man, do you need an umbrella?"

No one is born willing to be a mistress

The sky suddenly changed from blazing sunshine to dense dark clouds, with fierce winds howling, clearly indicating that a storm was imminent. Shen Jiamei and I dared not proceed any further and could only take shelter in front of a stone corridor, watching as the torrential rain poured down in an instant

I turned my head away, remained silent, and continued walking forward