Chapter 1
When Chen Fengni woke up, it was already dark.
The light was dim and the surroundings were silent, as if falling into the deep sea.
The central air-conditioning blows warm air gently, and the intelligent housekeeping system diligently maintains the indoor temperature, keeping the winter chill out.
In the dim light, Shen Fengni stared at the ceiling for a moment. After the confusion of waking up dissipated, she got out of bed, put on her clothes, and walked to the French window.
The wool carpet beneath your feet is warm and soft, keeping you warm even when barefoot. Of course, it's also very expensive, befitting this luxurious bedroom.
Chen Fengni lived in a luxury riverside apartment near the center of Qinglan City. The penthouse, split into two floors, covered over 300 square meters, a priceless space beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the river shimmers, buildings stand on both sides, and the night lights come on, illuminating the sky with a dazzling brilliance. The streets crisscross, the streams flowing endlessly, like resilient blood vessels, constantly pumping energy into the city, never tired.
Shen Fengni lit a cigarette, brought it to his lips and took a puff.
Her long, cold brown hair, which was tied up, loosened as she moved. Her off-white silk lace-up pajamas outlined her slender figure, which was a little too thin, but as straight as a bamboo.
Chen Fengni has a habit of smoking, but he is not addicted. He usually only smokes one or two cigarettes when he wakes up or feels irritable.
It is normal to be unhappy, and there always needs to be a channel to vent, and she is no exception.
The mobile phone screen lights up at this moment, and the white fluorescence is particularly obvious in the dark room.
There seemed to be quite a lot of information, and the screen flickered for a long time before returning to normal.
Shen Fengni has a natural aversion to socializing, especially when she's home alone on weekends. Her phone is always on silent. Whether it's a message or a call, there's only a notification, no sound.
If the Do Not Disturb mode is added, even the prompts will be eliminated, and no one will be able to find her for a while.
It was like a barrier, behind which she hid, giving her time to recover and allowing her to be quiet when she didn't want to be disturbed.
News like this, one after another, that seemed to be urging one's life, was definitely not a good thing. Even if one couldn't escape it, delaying it for a while was good.
So Shen Fengni was not in a hurry. She slowly finished smoking a cigarette before picking up her phone.
It was a text message from an unknown number.
“Miss Shen, you should be able to guess who I am, right?”
"Xiao Yu and I have been together for more than a month. She loves me very much and treats me very well."
"I wonder if Miss Shen has ever heard of this saying: In a relationship, the one who is not loved is the mistress."
"Actually, it's quite boring to be with someone who doesn't love you. What do you think, Miss Shen?"
"Ms. Xiao Yu hasn't been home much recently, right? That's because she's been accompanying me."
…
It was as if a bag full of water had a hole in it, and news poured out one after another.
The content was similar, full of sarcasm and ridicule, like a pair of malicious hands, repeatedly testing and fiddling with her bottom line.
It's really boring.
Shen Fengni thought.
The girls Yu Qian kept outside were quite perceptive. They knew that it would be no good to make the matter public, so they picked on the weak and made trouble for her in private.
She lowered her eyes, read all the text messages expressionlessly, and then blocked the sender.
I thought the world would return to peace, but the next second, the phone screen lit up again.
This time it was a phone call.
Shen Fengni was startled, her fingers trembled slightly, and she almost dropped her phone to the ground.
After seeing the caller clearly on the screen, his tense nerves relaxed again.
Shen Fengni pressed the answer button, "Hello?"
"Hey, internet celebrity, are you finally awake? Why aren't you replying to my WeChat messages?"
Through the microphone, Song Manman's voice came through lively and energetic as always.
Shen Fengni answered truthfully, "I just woke up, so I haven't had time yet."
"I knew it." Song Manman's tone was a bit complaining. "Every rest day when you're not live streaming, you sleep all day without eating or drinking. I'm not saying anything bad about you, but this lifestyle is very unhealthy..."
Shen Fengni didn't say anything, but just listened quietly to the other party's chatter.
Song Manman was her assistant and one of her few friends. Shen Fengni knew her personality very well and knew that at this moment, it was useless to refute her. It would be better to listen to her finish her words.
Chen Fengni is a talented anchor. Before she graduated from university, she started live streaming on "Moment", the largest short video website in China. Her main job is singing, and her side job is chatting.
She's strikingly beautiful, and even without the beauty filters, she's a top-tier beauty. Plus, she's blessed with a naturally good voice, hitting both high and low notes effortlessly, and her recognizable, clean voice is truly stunning. After signing, she quickly attracted a large following, quickly becoming a top streamer.
To outsiders, it is undoubtedly a smooth and beautiful resume that has attracted the envy of countless people.
"...In short, you should go out more often and not stay at home all day."
After talking nonstop for three minutes, Song Manman finally finished, "Think about it yourself, how long has it been since you went out? Do you remember when was the last time you went out?"
I thought I could get away with it by just listening honestly, but I didn't expect there would be an interactive session.
Shen Fengni was stunned for two seconds before she opened her mouth to answer, "I don't remember."
"See? I told you! Are you going to become an immortal?" The tone of the voice in the receiver immediately rose a degree. "No, you must come out tonight and get some popularity!"
***
Shen Fengni fastened her seat belt, set her destination on the map on the screen, and clicked "OK."
The sound of the engine rang out and the vehicle drove smoothly out of the underground garage.
The rapid development of modern technology has undoubtedly brought great convenience to our lives. Five years ago, the last batch of traditional vehicles were eliminated, and all vehicles were equipped with unmanned driving systems, which can drive themselves without human control.
People were spared the trouble of taking a driving test, and the word "driver" became history and was soon forgotten by the world.
The scenes on both sides of the road flashed by quickly, and the neon lights were stretched into blurry shadows. Shen Fengni opened the car window a crack, and the biting cold wind immediately rushed in, causing her to squint slightly.
There was a bit of traffic when approaching the destination. Shen Fengni took out his mobile phone to check the time and found another unread message.
The sender's note was "Broken Branch", and the content was concise: What are your plans for tonight?
Chen Fengni lowered her eyes and typed: Going out to eat with friends.
After clicking send, he paused slightly and added: What about you?
The person on the other end hasn't replied yet, probably because he's busy with something.
Shen Fengni didn't mind. She put away her phone and leaned against the car window, closing her eyes to rest.
The place where Song Manman had dinner was an old hotpot restaurant. Knowing that she didn't like crowds and noise, he paid extra to upgrade to a private room.
There were only the two of them in the huge room, and the seats were empty, making it seem a little deserted.
The food delivery robot is a cute little bear with a blue indicator light flashing on its round head. Dishes of food are neatly placed on the table, a dazzling array of dishes.
Song Manman had just graduated less than half a year ago. She was wearing an orange sweatshirt and denim overalls, with a pair of black-framed glasses on her round face, and still looked like a student.
"It's my treat today, so don't be polite." Song Manman smiled happily and pulled Shen Fengni to sit next to her. "Thanks to you, my bonus has increased again this month."
As Shen Fengni's assistant, Song Manman's bonus is linked to Shen Fengni's performance. They are like grasshoppers on the same rope, and they prosper and suffer together.
Last month, Shen Fengni participated in a competition held by the official platform. Fans actively supported and rewarded her, and her income doubled the average level. Song Manman also made a small profit.
Shen Fengni smiled: "You can change your phone now."
Song Manman bought her cell phone during college. Both the style and performance have not kept up with the times. It has insufficient memory and often lags.
She has been clamoring to buy a new cell phone, but due to financial pressure, she has not taken action.
"Oh, no rush, it can still be used." Song Manman waved her hand nonchalantly, "I gave the bonus to my parents. They've worked so hard for so many years, and I haven't been able to help them much since I started working. I feel embarrassed."
Before Shen Fengni could reply, Song Manman hurriedly added, "But I still have money to treat you to a meal, so don't refuse!"
Shen Fengni paused, then curled her lips slightly, "That's great, let's have a free meal."
The beef hotpot is boiling, steaming, and the spicy and fragrant taste goes straight into people's noses.
Shen Fengni didn't have much of an appetite, but couldn't resist Song Manman's warm welcome and ate a lot of food sporadically. The food brought me comfort and comfort, and the warmth spread from my stomach outward, warming my body as well.
"Why do I feel like you've lost weight again? Do you usually skip meals at home?"
While waiting for the next round of ingredients to be cooked, Song Manman tilted her head and stared at Shen Fengni, "Wait, are you trying to lose weight?"
Shen Fengni was in a hurry today, so she casually put on a V-neck black sweater. The oversized, loose fit further highlighted her slender figure. Her small face, the size of a palm, was bare, and her jawline and collarbone exposed at the neckline were equally beautiful and clear.
"I'm not losing weight. I eat a lot." Shen Fengni heard the concern in the other person's words and smiled gently, "I don't know why, but I just won't gain weight."
As if to prove her point, she scooped two spoonfuls of freshly cooked beef and shrimp paste from the pot and piled them into a small mountain on the plate.
"Stop it!" Song Manman yelled, and then began to blame herself bitterly for her body that would gain weight easily if she wasn't careful.
"But then again, Feng Ni, you really are a winner in life."
Song Manman had complained enough and suddenly changed the subject. She looked over, her chin in her hand, the longing in her eyes unconcealed. "You come from a wealthy family, you're beautiful, you have a career you love, and you can make a lot of money."
Song Manman has a simple and lively personality, with her emotions written all over her face, and she often expresses envy for her own life. However, these well-intentioned words always feel like a blunt knife cutting into her skin, causing unbearable discomfort.
Shen Fengni closed her eyes, trying to suppress her emotions as she always did, but when she heard the other party's next words, she completely collapsed.
"The boss of our company is also your wife. What kind of novel heroine setting is this? I beg you not to be too outrageous..."
"Actually, it's not." Shen Fengni suddenly spoke, interrupting Song Manman.
She put down her chopsticks and said seriously, "I've never been a winner in life."
Song Manman was stunned for a moment, then laughed again, "Miss, do you have any troubles too? Why not tell this old servant about it, hahahaha."
If a joke is made but the listener doesn't laugh, the teller won't dare to laugh either.
After a brief silence, Song Manman spoke cautiously, "What's wrong with you? Are you in a bad mood today?"
"Manman." Shen Fengni was silent for a moment, then spoke softly, "I want a divorce."
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