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When she had fallen into a deep sleep, his lips whispered softly in her ear. "You know, the woman I desire has always been only you..."

Can you think of any other possibilities

I am on the 19th floor, unit 1, Building E of the Blue Chip Mansion. Bring a set of clothes to pick me up, hurry up

Upon realizing that this is Zheng Wei's home, Luo Qing carefully examined this bare apartment, which indeed matched his style, understated to the utmost degree

Is it still cold

The rich soy milk is still steaming hot, and the fried dough sticks are also fragrant and crispy.

The so-called "victim" is currently wrapped in a white bath towel, sitting in front of a carved mahogany dining table, enjoying fried dough sticks and soy milk with great delight. Luo Qing can hardly contain her desire to hit her with a fried dough stick.

... ...

Luo Qing's hand trembled as she held the phone, "Are you saying, Zheng Wei?"

He held her tightly for a long time, until she stopped trembling

If this sentence had been heard several years ago, Jian Ru would have responded with a calm smile, telling him: In this world, there is no man who only wants one woman

Walking into the dining hall wrapped in a bath towel, she immediately noticed the antique redwood carved table and chairs, the intricate patterns of vines entwined so vividly that it seemed to bind her very soul. She stood in a daze for quite a while before remembering to take out her breakfast from the thermos box

Luo Qing could not help but glance at Jian Ru. Her beauty has always been enchanting, but today it appeared somewhat ethereal. A self-mocking smile lingered on her sensual lips, and the teasing glint in her eyes and brows was tinged with mockery. However, there were a few traces of red veins in her hazy eyes, revealing a hint of weariness.

She lazily lifted her eyelids, glanced at him, and her trembling body naturally leaned against his chest. "I am so cold"

Looking around, the only item in the entire room that appeared to have some value and brilliance was the exquisite carved mahogany dining table in the dining area. However, this table was completely at odds with the overall decor style, becoming increasingly incongruous the more one looked at it

... ...

Indeed, it must be said that this is a rational and wise choice. After all, given the nature of their work, it is highly unsuitable to engage in public litigation, as it could lead to a loss of both reputation and profit, and they might even be criticized as "exploiting their bodies for publicity"

The overpass is filled with noise, the blaring of horns rising and falling, leaving no time to appreciate the bright sunshine

Man or woman

A gust of cool air blew in through the window, causing her to shiver involuntarily, and he immediately halted his actions

Upon considering this, Luo Qing immediately felt an impulse to skin that despicable and shameless man alive, assuming Jian Ru had not already done so

Staring at the dress for a moment, she turned to look at Luo Qing, who had a face full of questions, and said, "Sigh, had I known he had such a conscience and could compensate me for the dress, I wouldn't have troubled you to come here."

She bent down to pick it up and immediately saw the eye-catching headline on the magazine cover—"The young master of Century Media announces divorce, 'the other woman' waits five years to achieve success." The background features two accompanying images: one is from a few years ago, showing Yue Qifei embracing Jian Ru as they exited a high-end members-only club late at night, while the other is a recent photo of them enjoying a lively conversation in a hotel café.

However, as of today, she no longer wishes to smile

In the bathroom, Jian Ru had already changed her clothes but did not leave. She stood in front of the bathtub, quietly gazing at the pool still filled with rose petals.

It has been five years, and the breakfast shop across the street is still open

The voice on the other end of the phone was suddenly wide awake. "You didn't let a man sleep over last night, did you!"

Isn't it him? You would never have guessed that he is actually a fan of Jian Ru..." After that, Wei Ye's words were no longer of any interest to her.

In other words, it has been resolved peacefully

Luo Qing's voice, permeated by drowsiness, came through. "Hey..."

It is said that to truly understand a man, one must observe his study. Filled with anticipation, Luo Qing quietly approached the study.

She shook her head, her body no longer cold, yet still yearning for his breath, unwilling to part. He also did not let her go, maintaining the challenging posture of leaning halfway for a long time.

Luo Qing thought calmly; indeed, that did not align with Jian Ru's character. After so many years of friendship, Luo Qing understood better than anyone the nature of Jian Ru, who would swallow her grievances in silence. The more she pretended to be carefree, the more her heart was filled with sorrow. If she were to cry on the bed, lamenting her tragic experiences, it was needless to say that she was definitely auditioning.

What the heck! Is this for real! Where did this extraordinary person come from!

After several days of continuous rain, the sky is washed clean, revealing a vibrant blue. The morning light pierces through the thin mist, creating a subtle tranquility

Upon opening my eyes again, the entire sky turned blue, devoid of darkness and rain

Falling in love with him? The smile at Jian Ru's lips grew even more pronounced, as if she had just heard a very amusing joke. However, Luo Qing still caught a fleeting moment of stiffness at the corner of her mouth. "Alright, stop messing around. I'm going to change my clothes"

The package was opened, and the dress inside is the same style as the one she wore last night, with the exact same size; the only difference is that this one is brand new

Is this important? It seems quite important. "... ... Man."

Jian Ru raised her eyes, her pair of bright eyes reflecting a tranquility that had remained unchanged for a thousand years, now merely veiled by a thin layer of mist. "Rest assured, I am fine"

Luo Qing was in a rush during the peak hours of work, navigating through the overpass to reach a rather shabby apartment. In terms of geographical location, this apartment, while not a mansion, could be considered a high-end residence. However, from her perspective, accustomed to the opulence of luxurious estates, this more than 100 square meter three-bedroom, two-living room layout seemed rather small. Coupled with the simple and understated gray and white color scheme, it lacked any decorations or splendor apart from the essential furniture, giving it an appearance not much different from that of a bare room.

She tossed the dress in her hand in front of Jian Ru, took a breath, and then shouted: "Did you not say that you were with a drunkard last night... I ran through three red lights to get here, and all this time you were just messing with me?!"

I tell you, under no circumstances should you let him off easily," she offered very constructive advice. "Even if you don't want a luxury apartment within the Third Ring Road, you should at least make him compensate you for at least one hundred to one hundred eighty thousand in mental damages

After going around in circles on the phone, she finally asked what she wanted to know: "Mr. Wei, I heard that last night Jian Ru was taken away by someone who is on the government payroll. Who is so capable? How could Jian Ru let him succeed?"

... ...

Zheng Wei, it turns out to be him

Putting down the magazine, Luo Qing discovered a shelf in the bookcase that was neatly filled with discs, all of which were legitimate films and television series. To her surprise, upon closer inspection, she found that they were all productions in which Jian Ru had participated.

Because he possesses everything that women dream of, except for devotion

She picked up the white bath towel, her fingertips brushing against the soft cotton texture, and she smiled bitterly

What about your clothes?

Otherwise, what does he want? To take me on a yacht to enjoy French cuisine and casually open a bottle of red wine to celebrate?

Who else could it be, but Zheng Shaobei

Now, she completely understands why Jian Ru had such a reaction

It must be a habit cultivated in military school; all of Zheng Wei's belongings are arranged neatly, without a trace of disorder, except for a magazine that has fallen in the corner of the wall

She dragged a chair from the side of the table over, sat down to catch her breath, and then asked: "How did he compensate you?"

After waiting for a while without hearing any response from inside, he continued, "If it is inconvenient for you, I will leave the dress at the door and not disturb you..."

Which Zheng Shao?

It is inevitable to be captivated by the woman who encounters Zheng Wei. However, once captivated, it is difficult not to feel heartbroken.

Jian Ru turned her face to look beside her, the coldness of the empty space.

Luo Qing is truly perplexed. What is this situation? A woman who has just been sexually assaulted still has the mood to entertain herself? The key point is that this woman is Jian Ru, the one who is devoted to vegetarianism and Buddhism, cultivating her character and avoiding men as if they were venomous snakes and scorpions!

Jian Ru pointed to the very down-to-earth breakfast on the table: "He bought me breakfast, the soy milk is freshly squeezed, the fried dough sticks are freshly made, and it tastes good, you should give it a try"

She struggled to open her eyes, but her eyelids felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and she could not lift them at all. In the end, she chose to move her lips slightly and replied in a muffled voice: "I do not want to know"

I got drunk last night, and my clothes were torn into rags by someone

An inexplicable intuition, she always felt that Jian Ru was somewhat unusual today, no, it was extremely unusual

He carried her, who was sleeping soundly and without a stitch on, into the bathroom, tested the water temperature, and then placed her into the pristine white bathtub. His movements were extremely gentle, as if he feared waking her from her deep slumber. He dampened a towel with water, wrung it out, and pressed it against his face to check the temperature before applying the warm towel to her flushed face, wiping away her heavy makeup that was hard to look at.

Jian Ru took a tissue to wipe the corner of her mouth, then wiped her oil-stained fingers. "He has no money. A civil servant like him, working nine to five, after the Sunshine Project, his monthly income is at most 18,000. What can he use to gift me a mansion?"

The doorbell rang, and Jian Ru made a "shh" sound, causing Luo Qing to swallow her questions. The person outside seemed to know that those inside would not respond, and spoke loudly at the door: "Miss Jian, hello, I am the manager of the PORTS Oriental Plaza store. I apologize for the delay in delivering your dress due to traffic."

She has developed feelings

Left, hurrying to work

What else could it be? Isn't it the one who always goes around asking for people's phone numbers...

Ignoring the inner sense of loss, she sat up holding the blanket and discovered a neatly folded white bath towel placed beside her pillow. On the towel was a brief note, and the strong, vigorous handwriting was unmistakably in Zheng Wei's style

Civil servant? Luo Qing was even more confused. Didn't you have a social engagement with the investors of "The Ascendance" last night? Where did this government employee come from?

Is she speaking human language! If she were just delivering clothes, would she need to run through three red lights

As she was eating, she suddenly remembered something important: she had no clothes to wear outside. Looking at her phone's contact list, she scrolled from the beginning to the end, and finally tapped on Luo Qing's name

The victim pointed to the overlapping hickeys on her shoulder, then gestured towards the torn designer outfit by the chair, and with an air of indifference, retorted: "Isn't this obvious enough? Do I have to cry like the leading lady in a soap opera, clutching a bedsheet, for you to believe me?"

The woman I desire has always been only you

It seems that it is impossible to get to the truth from Jian Ru's mouth. Luo Qing simply took the opportunity while she went to the bathroom to change clothes to call her agent, Wei Ye

"Where is that man?" Luo Qing looked around but saw no one. "He is still alive, right?"

After a long period of silence outside, Jianru finally opened the door a crack and reached out to bring in the beautifully wrapped gift bag.

Are you alright? she asked tentatively

"Jian Ru, tell me the truth, have you..." Luo Qing's face displayed a rare seriousness. "Fallen in love with him."

Amidst the floating shadows of flowers, a scene suddenly flashed through her mind as she absentmindedly pinched a petal.

I have gone to work, and breakfast is in the thermos. I will leave after I have eaten.

... ...

Wei Ye said he is a fan of Jian Ru, and initially she did not believe it, but now she does