Chapter 73 Catching Adultery

She clasped her hands together in front of her, her smile filled with sarcasm and contempt.

But in the next second, she immediately put on a pitiful expression.

Anyone can play the victim.

She's an expert at this.

She has used this trick countless times since she was a child, and it always manages to soften people's hearts.

Zhou Dajun was completely unaware and was still smiling and being affectionate with his lover.

But the moment he turned his head, he met Zhou Shufen's eyes!

Zhou Dajun's smile froze on his face, his head buzzed, and he couldn't say anything.

It’s over!

It's all over!

Zhou Dajun's heart sank.

The huge sum of money that was within reach, the millions of shares, and the stable family and status were all about to be lost!

Zhou Dajun broke out in a cold sweat, his lips trembled slightly, and a mix of emotions welled up inside him.

"So you really were here. I knew I was right."

Zhou Shufen spoke in a trembling voice.

Her eyes were red-rimmed, tears welled up in them, her shoulders trembled slightly, and she looked both fragile and helpless.

Zhou Dajun then came to his senses, quickly suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his mind and forcing himself to calm down.

He must not panic or lose his composure; he must take immediate action to remedy the situation!

Zhou Dajun took a deep breath and rushed to Zhou Shufen's side.

"Why are you here? It's so cold, why aren't you wearing more clothes..."

He tried to ease the tension with a gentle tone, then lowered his voice.

"What you just saw... isn't what you think, please don't misunderstand..."

“I can see it clearly.”

Zhou Shufen suddenly looked up, her voice rising abruptly.

"You two were hugging and kissing so close, laughing so happily. You seem to have a very good relationship. Since you don't care about me at all, why bother pretending in front of me? I was thinking of living a good life together, managing the store properly, and even... even planning to give you some of the shares."

Her voice trembled, and every word she uttered struck a nerve with Zhou Dajun.

"Now it's clear you're completely unworthy! Unworthy of my trust, and even less worthy of half the shares!"

Half the shares?

That's a lot of money!

Zhou Dajun's heart jolted, and his fingernails almost dug into his palm.

If he had been able to control himself last night and hold back until things calmed down, that money would have been his.

But now, it's all over. All because of a moment of impulse, everything has been ruined!

"Listen to me, things aren't as they seem!"

He explained urgently, his voice strained and his eyes darting around nervously.

"Don't get me wrong, she's just an old classmate who happened to be passing by. We chatted for a bit, it's really nothing! You have to believe me!"

"My eyes aren't blind; I saw it clearly."

Zhou Shufen coldly interrupted him, her voice filled with deep disappointment.

"How could you treat me like this, flirting with other women behind my back? Do you think I'm stupid? I will never forgive you in this lifetime!"

After she finished speaking, she turned around abruptly and was about to leave without looking back.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Dajun panicked and, disregarding everything else, rushed forward and grabbed her wrist.

"Don't go! Let me finish what I have to say!"

He cried out almost pleadingly.

"It's really not what you think! You're the only one I love! I was just confused last night, I was bewitched, I swear, I didn't do anything! I didn't even hold your hand!"

As Zhou Dajun spoke, he raised his hand to swear an oath.

"If I'm lying to you, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death! May I be despised by everyone and die without a proper burial!"

His voice was loud and clear, echoing in the empty street corner, as if that would prove his innocence.

Zhou Dajun realized that Zhou Shufen's words had softened.

Although her tone was harsh, she did not struggle to pull her hand away, nor did she immediately shake him off.

All she needed was a way out, a reason to gracefully step down.

Wu Haiyan stood there dumbfounded, her eyes glazed over, seemingly still in shock.

At this moment, she was completely ignored.

From the moment Zhou Dajun saw Zhou Shufen, his gaze never fell on her for even a second.

She was naturally upset.

But then I think about the benefits I'm about to receive—a house, savings…

Compared to all that, what is this little grievance in the present moment?

"Yes, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have bothered Brother Baogang. I was too greedy and didn't know my limits."

Wu Haiyan immediately realized what was happening, her face showing a mixture of regret and remorse.

The two of them, one singing in unison, looked at Zhou Shufen with feigned sincerity, their eyes full of false affection.

Zhou Shufen appeared very sad, with her head down and her long hair slightly covering half of her face.

But deep down, she was already laughing so hard she could barely contain herself.

She was so immersed in this scene.

Seeing her like this, Zhou Dajun and Wu Haiyan felt even more confident that they had a chance.

Zhou Dajun patted his chest, his eyes filled with regret.

"I was completely bewitched, I was out of my mind! But I swear, you've always been the only one in my heart! From beginning to end, you've been my greatest love! Everyone else is less than a hair on my head! Don't you know me?"

"Stop talking! I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear another word!"

Zhou Shufen suddenly covered her ears, her face filled with pain and struggle.

She then turned and rushed out, her back view looking quite pitiful.

Zhou Shufen only stopped walking after she turned the corner and was sure the two people could no longer see her.

She leaned against the wall, her eyes crinkling with laughter, almost breathless.

If she stayed any longer, she would definitely burst out laughing on the spot!

This time, Zhou Shufen deliberately "discovered" them to make Zhou Dajun and Wu Haiyan panic.

As soon as they start to panic and begin to shift blame onto each other.

That means her plan has begun to work.

She murmured to herself, "The day of liberation is really not far away."

At the other end of the street, Zhou Dajun and Wu Haiyan stood there dumbfounded, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"This is terrible! We're doomed!"

Zhou Dajun's face turned ashen.

"I shouldn't have stayed here last night! It's all your fault! You vixen, you had to seduce me and now you've caused all this trouble! Are you satisfied now?"

Wu Haiyan's heart skipped a beat, and she almost jumped up in anger.

Who was it that held her tightly last night and wouldn't let go?

Who was it that was calling her name while saying, "I've had enough of Zhou Shufen"?

Now look what's happened, and everyone's blaming her for everything!

Wu Haiyan took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and forced herself to calm down.

Now is not the time to argue, much less the time to tear each other apart.

"Now that things have come to this, there's no point in blaming each other. The important thing is to find a way to salvage the situation as soon as possible."

What can we do?

Zhou Dajun roared in annoyance.

"Look at how she was just now, she clearly still doesn't want to part with you."

Wu Haiyan pursed her lips, her tone calm.

"If you go back and coax her gently, soften your attitude, and take the opportunity to sign the contract, won't this matter be settled?"

She paused, her gaze falling on Zhou Dajun's face, her words carrying a hint of barely perceptible sarcasm.

"Women are most susceptible to this. If you say a few sweet words and are sincere, she'll forget all about it immediately. Brother Dajun, you're so charming and good with words, how could you not win her over?"

Zhou Dajun liked hearing that.