Chapter 44
In Yu Qian's circle, it is not uncommon for a woman to have a few casual affairs behind her partner's back.
Some of them hold high positions of power, others are extremely wealthy, each one a superior person with lofty ambitions. Faced with so many temptations from the outside world, how can they be willing to be alone for the rest of their lives, without experiencing other sights?
Everyone knows about it tacitly, and they even help each other to conceal and cover up for their friends in order to maintain the superficial peace in the marriage.
Of course, such privileges are limited to the dominant party in the marriage.
If the two are evenly matched, then they should just play their own games and not interfere with each other; if they are at a disadvantage, then they should be tolerant, endure it, and turn a blind eye to their partner's infidelity.
Yu Qian, with her family's support and a successful career, was a prominent figure in Qinglan City's business community, while Chen Fengni was just a small, unknown anchor with nothing in her pocket. It was clear who had the upper hand.
Her status in the marriage is much higher than Chen Fengni's.
The weak have no power to choose and can only be slaughtered like fish on a chopping board.
This is as it should be.
Yu Qian thought so from the beginning.
So she never felt guilty about her infidelity. Instead, she felt that Shen Fengni was causing trouble and was extremely pretentious over trivial matters, which caused her a lot of trouble.
But what is going on in the current situation?
How did things develop step by step to this point?
Xu Weiyi was indeed a man who had experienced hardships. He was extremely strong and his moves were quick, accurate and ruthless. He slapped her in the face again.
Her hair was a mess, her cheeks were swollen, and the pain had become numb. Blood was flowing down the corner of her lips, and Yu Qian unconsciously reached out to wipe it, and a shocking red mark immediately spread across her skin.
Everyone's gazes were fixed on him like searchlights, but no one dared to speak up to dissuade him. Even Yu Qian herself didn't dare to dodge. She could only stand there, continuing to act like a clown in the circus, letting Xu Weiyi toss her around.
Xu Weiyi seemed to be having a great time, his hands were constantly moving, and his mouth was also busy. He kept calling her "sister" and making sarcastic remarks.
"My sister once taught me to always put profit before feelings. So, am I a quick learner?"
"My sister always says I'm a rough guy and can't compare to those little white flowers. I admit, I really can't compare."
"I hope the other sisters won't be angry if I treat my elder sister like this."
"I heard that my sister is looking for other candidates. Are the selection criteria the same as before? Must it be a D cup or above?"
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Xu Weiyi spoke without restraint, like a bamboo tube pouring beans, and his words became more and more outrageous, without any regard for the feelings of other people in the room.
The explosive lines came out one after another. Shen Fengni was very impressed and couldn't help wondering whether she was improvising or had written the script in advance.
Yu Qian had completely given up struggling and stood there motionless. Kill me or chop me up, it’s all up to you.
In fact, both sets of parents knew about her extravagant life outside, but no one took it seriously.
After all, they themselves weren't particularly loyal to their marriages, so there was no need to criticize the next generation. Everyone was innocent, so without needing to speak, they would tacitly huddle together for warmth and protect each other.
But now that it has come to light, and in front of Jiang Zhuoyan, the nature of the matter has become completely different.
Jiang Zhuoyan is single and has no dating experience, not even a rumored boyfriend.
She is clean and innocent, and she is high and mighty. If she makes a fuss about this matter, then both families will never be able to hold their heads up in front of her.
But Yu Qian couldn’t understand it at all.
She had no grudges against Jiang Zhuoyan, so why had things become so embarrassing today?
What was it about Shen Fengni that caught Jiang Zhuoyan's eye and made her willing to protect her like this?
"Okay, that's it."
I don’t know how long it took, but Jiang Zhuoyan finally called for a stop.
She glanced at Yu Qian, who looked numb, and nodded at Xu Wei.
Xu Weiyi understood what he meant, swung the backpack on his back forward, and took out a stack of brown paper envelopes from it.
She smiled and stuffed one into Yu Qian's hand, gave one to each of the parents on both sides, and then obediently retreated to Jiang Zhuoyan's side.
Jiang Zhuoyan handed Xu Weiyi a bank card, then waved her hand, indicating that she could leave.
Xu Weiyi's eyes lit up, he took it and stuffed it into his backpack, said thank you respectfully, then happily pushed the door open and walked out.
Jiang Zhuoyan said to Yu Qian, "Open it and take a look."
Yu Qian's face was now covered in bruises, and her eyes were so swollen that she could hardly open them.
Hearing this, her hand holding the envelope trembled a little. Without saying a word, she lowered her head and opened it, barely making out the contents in the sunlight.
Although she had roughly guessed the contents before opening the envelope, she still felt ashamed when she actually saw the photos of herself cheating, especially when everyone at the scene saw the same content.
Along with the shame, there was also deep hatred.
The river is covered with smoke.
Yu Qian repeated the name silently in her heart, and her eyes, hidden by her messy hair, gradually became cold.
This matter is not over yet, she must make her pay with blood.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang. I'm really sorry. Qianqian was confused for a moment."
Yu's father was already apologizing. After all, the facts were set in stone, leaving no room for argument. "It's our family that has wronged Feng Ni. You can do whatever you want with her."
After saying that, he yelled at his daughter again, "Yu Qian, look at what you've done! How dare you ask for reconciliation after treating your fiancée like this?!"
Things have developed to this point, and both families have already recognized the fact that Jiang Zhuoyan is now determined to seek justice for Chen Fengni. If they don't stand up and take the beating, they will be going against the Jiang family.
This marriage was definitely not going to happen, so no one dared to mention words like "going home" or "reconciliation". They just kept admitting their mistakes and apologizing, hoping that Mr. Jiang would calm down as soon as possible and avoid any worse consequences in the future.
Your apologies, one after another, filled my eardrums. They were so noisy and humble that it made me want to vomit.
Yu Qian lowered her head and said nothing, and a hand pushed her from behind.
She turned around and saw her parents' urging eyes, which were telling her to admit her mistake quickly.
Today is such a special day that she will never forget it.
Yu Qian's expression paused slightly, then she pulled the corner of her mouth and revealed a mocking smile.
When she turned to face Jiang Zhuoyan and Shen Fengni again, she had a regretful expression on her face. "I'm sorry, Fengni, it's all my fault. I did something wrong to you. Fengni, you can do whatever you want. I will do my best to make it up to you."
Chen Fengni stared at Yu Qian for a while, then slowly smiled.
She said, "Yu Qian, there is a surveillance camera in the room. From the moment you came in, everything that happened was recorded."
Yu Qian didn't show any surprise, she just responded. Now that things had come to this, it would be hard for her to have any emotional fluctuations no matter what happened next.
She looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar face and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"I want to cancel my engagement with you and sever my parent-child relationship with the Shen family."
Shen Fengni said, her tone calm but unquestionable, "I want you to never bother me again, and never have anything to do with me again."
Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, she took the agreement that had been prepared long ago and said, "If there's no problem, please come over and sign it one by one."
This agreement was drafted by Jiang Zhuoyan with the help of a professional lawyer. It is foolproof and comprehensive.
According to national laws and the terms of the agreement, she can completely sever ties with her family as long as she pays her parents' living expenses for the next 20 years according to the minimum living standard.
Originally, Shen Fengni planned to remit the money annually, but Jiang Zhuoyan insisted on paying her in advance, saying that this unhealthy family relationship should end as soon as possible.
Of course, Shen Fengni also understood this. After much thought, she finally wrote a formal IOU to Jiang Zhuoyan, and would return the money with interest in the future.
While everyone was signing, Yu Qian didn't say anything.
When she wrote her name on the agreement and pressed her fingerprint, she paused and suddenly looked up at Shen Fengni beside her.
"I did make some mistakes, but it's not like I didn't give anything to you."
Yu Qian's gaze was like a venomous snake, slowly wrapping around her, full of scrutiny. "Uncle and aunt may not be that competent, but they did raise you well. Chen Fengni, are you really going to be so ruthless and not cherish any feelings at all?"
To be fair, even if she was fickle, she treated Shen Fengni well in terms of material things, and the two of them usually got along well. Although she had the idea of taking Shen Fengni's live broadcast account for herself, she had not yet put it into action.
She was guilty, but it didn't seem that serious.
Yu Qian couldn't understand why Shen Fengni was so resolute, as if she had never had any feelings for her. Furthermore, the hostility she and Jiang Zhuoyan displayed towards her was almost as if she had done something unforgivable.
However, her questions were not answered.
"Yu Qian, are you playing the emotional card with me? But unfortunately, emotions can no longer bind me."
Shen Fengni expressed regret, but there was no trace of regret in her tone.
She paused, then corrected with a smile, "No, there is nothing that can restrain me anymore."
Yu Qian stared at her for a long time, as if she had never known her before.
But in the end she said nothing, just coldly pushed the signed agreement over.
There were bright red fingerprints on the black words on the white paper, which were extremely glaring, announcing the end of a bad relationship.
Shen Fengni curled her lips and looked at the dusty people across from her, "Thank you all for your cooperation. Goodbye."
The show ended, the actors left, and only the two heroines were left in the room.
Shen Fengni looked down at the time. It was a quarter to four in the afternoon. Because their opponent had given in so quickly, the situation had ended earlier than they had expected.
"Go out and celebrate?"
Jiang Zhuoyan asked for opinions from people around him.
"Okay." Shen Fengni curled her lips, "Where do you want to go?"
Jiang Zhuoyan seemed to have been prepared. "There's a good restaurant, I've made a reservation. It's still early, we can go shopping at the nearby mall first. Didn't you say you wanted to buy a few more dresses?"
The live streaming industry is booming, and anchors are putting a lot of effort into their appearance. To give fans a sense of freshness, some even choose not to wear the same clothes twice.
Chen Fengni is short of funds, so she usually exchanges a few decent sets of clothes. Recently, her account has become very popular, and her income has increased a lot.
Therefore, Shen Fengni decided to buy some new clothes to avoid her fans from getting tired of them. As long as she could, she also wanted to show her best side to her long-time supporters.
But I didn't expect that Jiang Zhuoyan would remember what I said casually and even considerately include it in the itinerary.
It wasn't just this time. During the days she spent with Jiang Zhuoyan, there were many other times when she felt so touched. It might be a small thing, but it could make people feel deeply that they were valued.
Shen Fengni responded, "I'm having trouble choosing, so it's a good opportunity for you to help me with some advice."
Jiang Zhuoyan smiled, "Okay."
Directly facing the window of the two of them was the backyard of the villa.
The sky is blue, the bright sunshine penetrates the clouds, everything is painted with a light golden mark, and the green shadows of the trees sway gently in the breeze.
Shen Fengni couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "What a nice weather."
The scene before me is picturesque and flawless, making it a perfect starting point for a new life.
She had great hopes and couldn't wait to start again.
Amid the faint chirping of cicadas, Shen Fengni heard the person next to her speak softly.
"There will be a lot of good weather like this in the future."
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