"Let's not go. It's too noisy there. I don't really like going to places like that." Bai Xiaoruo refused outright.

Whenever she thinks of bars, she can't help but recall her experience in Landi, which still makes her feel lingering fear.

If I hadn't met Annie and Xian Mingyu back then, I might not be able to stand here properly now.

But not every time you encounter danger, someone will come to your rescue.

I don't want to take that risk again.

A person needs to be independent, but also needs to protect themselves.

Ji Shushu pouted, somewhat regretfully, "Okay, then we'll all go. You'll be bored at home alone."

"It's okay, I have plenty of things to do, like drawing or watching TV, I won't be bored."

"Okay, I won't force you. If I see a handsome guy, I'll definitely take a picture and show it to you."

"Okay, then I'll wait for your handsome photos."

......

It's already past six o'clock in the evening.

Normally, Bai Xiaoruo's family would have already started eating by this time, but today was an exception; the food wasn't ready yet.

The boys were in charge of cooking in the kitchen, while the girls chatted excitedly around the sofa.

Annie and Mu Qingyan are about the same age and newlyweds, so they have a lot to talk about, mostly about their husbands, criticizing their faults, and everyday matters.

Ji Shushu sat on the side and just ate. There were lots of snacks here, and she ate while watching TV. She probably wouldn't be able to eat a proper meal in a while.

Bai Xiaoruo was the most silent; she sat next to Annie but couldn't get a word in edgewise.

She didn't know what to say. How could she, a divorced woman, be compared to these two sweet young couples?

"Take my darling for example, I'm so annoyed with him when we sleep together now. He keeps rolling around and stealing my blanket!"

"You have this problem too? My husband is even worse. He not only steals my blanket, but he also steals my pillow. Sometimes he even snores in the middle of the night. It's so noisy."

Bai Xiaoruo listened carefully and suddenly thought of Xian Mingyu. He would never fight with her for the blanket anymore, and he was always afraid that she would get cold. He would hold her in his arms and then stuff her with the blanket again, leaving no gap below her neck except for her head.

Even when their relationship wasn't going well at the beginning, he never took the blanket from her; he would always cover her with it and then hold her while they slept.

"Let me tell you, my darling is such a picky eater. He won't eat carrots, celery, or even garlic. He can't stand even the slightest hint of garlic."

“My husband is the same. He can’t eat any chili peppers at all. If he touches even a tiny bit, he’ll choke and cry. He’s so pathetic.”

If it comes to being a picky eater, Bai Xiaoru thought for a moment and realized that Xuan Mingyu rarely complained about anything except mushrooms. He would eat all the other dishes, and he would finish everything she made, as if he hadn't eaten for days. He could eat more than two bowls of rice.

Apart from his unpredictable temper, he's a very good person and doesn't have many problems.

Sometimes she was like a little child in front of him, being carefully held in his hands; other times he was like a little child too, being particularly mischievous and always trying to take advantage of her.

Thinking about their past together, Bai Xiaoruo couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Annie and Mu Qingyan both looked over.

They were talking about their husbands. What was Bai Xiaoruo laughing about? Could it be... she was thinking about someone?

Honestly, Mingyu is really something. Why hasn't he arrived yet? Is he not planning to come?

Mu Qingyan secretly took a picture of Bai Xiaoruo's profile. She had a faint smile on her face and looked down shyly.

Then she immediately texted Xuan Mingyu: [Xiao Ru seems to be thinking of you. If you don't come soon, she'll belong to someone else tonight.]

......

Dinner is served.

Mu Qingyan and Annie went all out in showing off their affection.

"Honey~ I'm going to do that."

"Honey, I want to eat that~ Can you put it on my plate?"

"Thank you, honey, you're so sweet~" Mu Qingyan gave Chi Hao a quick kiss on the cheek. Chi Hao was a little flattered. Huh? What's going on? This is the first time his wife has ever kissed him at the dinner table, and in front of so many people. Usually, she's quite disgusted by it.

"Darling~ I love you so much~" Annie clung to Pei Huai's arm, acting coquettishly, with half her face pressed against his chest, and wanted him to feed her by hand.

Ji Shushu and Gu Yao, sitting opposite each other, got goosebumps and regretted coming to eat this meal.

Bai Xiaoruo stared at them, listening to their coquettish voices, but felt a pang of discomfort in her heart.

She picked at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks, but had no appetite at all.

She and Xian Mingyu had similar moments before.

She also acted coquettishly towards him, snuggling into his arms for a hug.

Even when she was completely full, he fed her, worried that she might go hungry and find a late-night snack...

But now... he's no longer by her side. She pushed him away and wanted to end their marriage.

What right does she have to envy others? She was the one who wanted to give up first...

"Xiao Ruo, don't just eat rice, have some vegetables too." Ji Ziqian added some meat and vegetables to her bowl. Bai Xiao Ruo had been preoccupied all day, and since she didn't say anything, Ji Ziqian didn't feel comfortable asking. He just hoped she could cheer up.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Ziqian..." She forced a smile at him, ate a couple of bites of meat and rice, and felt a little full.

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