Wen Yi found it very ironic.
After carefully drying her hair, Gu Huaixu put down the hairdryer, intending to correct Wen Yi's hair.
“First of all, I’m not using you as a target,” he said. “I’m indulging you so much because I admire your intelligence. Wen Yi, I admire you.”
"And then?" Wen Yi didn't believe it.
If he truly admired her, even just a little, he wouldn't have been indifferent to her having relationships with other men while she was still his wife.
Unless that man is him.
But Wen Yi remembered that the person who was there that night was Gu Huaixu, not Second Master Gu.
"Then, I want to live a good life as husband and wife with you. After I've dealt with my personal matters, the future will be peaceful. I want to live a peaceful life with you."
This is the truth.
From the moment he regretted hiding his identity from Wen Yi, Gu Huaixu planned to take revenge and then live a peaceful life with Wen Yi.
Just thinking about living a peaceful and tranquil life with Wen Yi in the Royal Garden, and ideally having a little girl to pamper as she grows up, makes him feel that the future is full of anticipation.
However, Wen Yi showed a very sarcastic expression in response to Gu Huaixu's sincere words.
It was an attitude of disbelief, even a desire to slap someone.
"Don't try to fool me with sweet words. I'm not a young girl anymore," Wen Yi reminded him, as she wasn't love-struck.
“I didn’t lie to you. But these things are the least effective when explained in a few words. Let’s take it slow and prove our words with actions.”
"Your actions just now have already proven it. Didn't Second Master Gu notice?" Wen Yi mocked.
Who would believe that a man who doesn't care who his wife sleeps with wants to live a good life?
Wen Yi had actually thought that if she could spend her whole life in the Imperial Garden and treat Second Master Gu with respect, that would be quite nice.
But just a moment ago, Wen Yi felt a strong aversion to it.
It wasn't just Second Master Gu's indifferent attitude towards him that Wen Yi was rejecting him, but also himself.
It's ridiculous for a married person to still be entangled with their ex.
Wen Yi was very irritable, not only towards Master Gu.
"Get out, I'm so tired," Wen said, giving him the hint to leave.
Gu Huaixu really wanted to talk to Wen Yi and change her mind, but seeing the exhaustion on Wen Yi's face, he gave up the idea.
"You should get some rest. Let's find a day when we can calm down and talk things over," Gu Huaixu said.
Wen Yi did not respond; he simply closed his eyes and refused to communicate.
Wen Yi didn't open her eyes until she heard the door close.
She sighed wearily, her head throbbing with pain.
...
Wen Yi stayed at the Royal Garden for two days, tending to the sunflowers she had planted since moving in.
It wasn't until Wen Yi received a phone call that she called Xiao Kongkong and they left.
The call was made by Mr. Zhan, who invited Wen Yi to dinner. Wen Yi readily agreed, knowing that Mr. Zhan's purpose in inviting her was to inquire about moving into the Royal Garden.
Mr. Zhan arranged for us to dine at the Sky Garden in Golden Deer Gate. The weather was perfect today – the sun wasn't too strong, and there was a slight breeze, making it the ideal time to eat at the Sky Garden.
Mr. Zhan was still in a wheelchair and looked slightly hesitant when he saw Xiao Kongkong.
Wen Yi said, "She is Xiao Kongkong, the person I trust the most."
This statement also serves as a reminder to the other party that Xiao Kongkong will be involved throughout the entire process and will not reveal too much information.
Mr. Zhan nodded. "Ms. Xiao, please have a seat."
Xiao Kongkong was still immersed in Wen Yi's introduction of her as "the person I trust most," and for some reason, her heart was trembling.
It took her several seconds to react. She sat down next to Wen Yi, but her thoughts were still on what Wen Yi had said.
From the moment Wen Yi married into the Imperial Garden, Xiao Kongkong received orders from Second Master Gu to take good care of Wen Yi, to teach her many rules, and to cultivate her into a refined and cultured socialite in the shortest possible time.
Because of Master Gu's orders, Xiao Kongkong must always stand by Wen Yi's side, even if her own sister Xiao Lan targets Wen Yi, Xiao Kongkong must still be on the same side as Wen Yi.
At first, Xiao Kongkong's actions towards Wen Yi were only due to orders from Master Gu.
Later, Xiao Kongkong came to appreciate Wen Yi, admiring the calm and gentle demeanor that concealed a cool and intelligent soul within her.
Xiao Kongkong genuinely wanted to follow Wen Yi, but she knew that Wen Yi was intelligent but also sad. She didn't trust anyone, nor did she empathize with anyone. She didn't believe in any love or loyalty in this world.
Hearing Wen Yi say those words now, whether they were just polite words or sincere, moved Xiao Kongkong and made her even more determined to follow Wen Yi.
"Miss Wen, try the steak here, it's delicious." Mr. Zhan chatted with Wen Yi, introducing the food.
Wen Yi knew in her heart the main reason why Mr. Zhan had called her here.
However, since Mr. Zhan didn't bring up the matter, Wen Yi pretended not to know. He introduced and recommended the dishes, and Wen Yi listened attentively.
Halfway through the meal, with most of the food on the table gone, Mr. Zhan opened a bottle of red wine.
Because Xiao Kongkong had to drive, she drank plain water.
"Miss Wen, how is the matter I asked you about progressing?"
Mr. Zhan and Mr. Wen clinked glasses and naturally got down to business.
Wen Yi's face remained expressionless, and he didn't rush to answer Mr. Zhan's question. Instead, he clinked glasses with his and took a small sip of red wine.
His expression became serious, with a sense of wanting to say something but holding back.
Mr. Zhan noticed this and, after waiting for a long time without receiving a response from Wen Yi, couldn't help but ask, "Is there a problem?"
Wen Yi sighed, but still didn't answer. He raised his head and drank most of the wine in his glass in one gulp.
This situation made Mr. Zhan's expression turn serious.
“Miss Wen, please feel free to speak up if you have any questions. We’ll solve them together,” Mr. Zhan gently reminded her.
Wen Yi sighed deeply again. When she looked up at Mr. Zhan, her eyes were already red, and tears were welling up in her eyes, as if she was about to cry at any moment.
Mr. Zhan was startled by the sight and quickly handed Wen Yi a tissue. "Miss Wen Yi, what happened?"
Wen Yi wiped away her tears with a tissue, "I don't know how to bring this up with Mr. Zhan."
"Miss Wen, please speak freely."
Wen Yi didn't say anything, but lowered her head and wiped away her tears for a long time, clearly indicating that she had touched a sore spot and was unable to calm down.
Xiao Kongkong watched from the side. She couldn't understand what kind of drama Wen Yi was putting on, but she knew that it was Wen Yi acting.
From the moment Wen Yi married into the Imperial Garden, even when she was about to be murdered by Luo Yi, she never shed a tear, let alone cry like this in front of a stranger.
There must be a purpose behind it.
"Miss Xiao, could you please tell me what happened to Miss Wen Yi? Did she suffer any injustice?"
Mr. Zhan's gaze shifted to Xiao Kongkong.
Since they are the people you trust the most, they will naturally know.
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