Chapter 11.11 Moss Rain
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If she were to ask herself honestly, she realized she hadn't done many things behind his back.
On the contrary, back then, he did a lot of things behind Chen Jiabai's back.
The meal was unsettling; Wen Yining hadn't been this nervous in a long time. Normally, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and to avoid seeing Chen Jiabai, he knew how wicked Shen Yueze's methods and personality were, so he would never go against her, such as by secretly arranging to meet her.
The only minor incident occurred after the meal.
Wen Yichuan complained about his previous investment failures. He had drunk quite a bit of whiskey and spoke without thinking, cursing several industry insiders they all knew.
Xie Yuchen asked with a smile, "Why didn't you ask your brother-in-law? Wouldn't he be there to cover for you?"
The brother-in-law was referring to Shen Yueze.
Actually, Shen Yueze wasn't stingy with him before. Because of his relationship with Wen Yining, he had provided Wen Yichuan with financial and networking assistance.
Later, I found out that this person was really not very bright and his relationship with Wen Yining was just so-so, so I couldn't be bothered to pay any more attention to him.
I borrowed money from him last month, but he didn't lend it to me.
Wen Yichuan slowly turned his head to look at Chen Jiabai. Upon hearing the word "brother-in-law," he still subconsciously thought of this person.
After a brief silence of about two seconds, he turned towards Chen Jiabai, raised his glass, clinked glasses with his, and said in a muffled voice, "My brother-in-law is good in every way. He's good-looking, has a good personality, is loyal, and is good to my sister."
The atmosphere became even more awkward. Those who were most observant subconsciously looked at Shen Yueze's face. He had no expression, was quite indifferent and calm, and slowly ate his snacks.
Bai Jiahe kicked Wen Yichuan under the table, "What's wrong with you? Your brother-in-law is Shen Yueze."
He exclaimed, "Oh dear, I misremembered, I misremembered."
"What a coincidence today! My ex-brother-in-law is here, and my current brother-in-law is here too. They've mixed me up."
Ye Qingchi poured Shen Yueze another drink, "Don't take it to heart, brother."
I kind of hope he drinks more and forgets about these unpleasant things.
He said casually, "It doesn't matter if you remember it wrong, as long as your sister doesn't confuse the two of us."
Wen Yining: "..."
The speaker may not have meant anything by it, and it's unknown whether the listener took it to heart.
Or perhaps Wen Yichuan also had ulterior motives; he had mentioned to her recently that he wanted to borrow money from Shen Yueze, but hadn't succeeded.
She didn't care about any of that. In the first few times, she even told Shen Yueze to ignore her second brother and just block him.
Shen Yueze was probably in a good mood at the time, so he treated it as charity.
Xie Yuchen asked with a smile, "Hey, was the previous brother-in-law better, or this one?"
"They're all pretty good."
Wen Yichuan met Shen Yueze's cold gaze, and sobered up a bit.
Then he changed his tune, saying, "Each one is better than the last."
After dinner, they continued playing games in the yard. In the blink of an eye, Wen Yining noticed that Shen Yueze was gone. She assumed he had left early, probably because the company was busy, which was typical at the end of the year, or perhaps his family had something to discuss with him. She didn't think much of it.
At 11 o'clock, she said goodbye to her sister-in-law and brother, "I'm a little sleepy, I'll be going now."
"Why so early? Didn't you say you were going to stay up all night?"
Wen Yichuan said this while playing with dice.
Bai Jiahe wouldn't let her leave, saying she missed her and that they hadn't seen each other for so long, and that she would probably be even busier in the future.
They were sitting in the courtyard, brewing tea around a stove with some baked goods on it—persimmons, red dates, longans, and marshmallows—creating an atmosphere like a refined afternoon tea restaurant.
Bai Jiahe said the oranges tasted especially good after being roasted, and then shared half with her.
Wen Yining unconsciously glanced at Chen Jiabai's familiar face. He was having a pleasant conversation with Xie Yuchen. After Shen Yueze left, he was noticeably more talkative, and a single girl kept flirting with him.
Bai Jiahe: "Ningning, Ningning." She touched her arm and only then did she come back to her senses.
"What's wrong?"
Bai Jiahe followed her gaze, her relaxed expression immediately turning worried, and asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "You're not having second thoughts, are you?"
If Shen Yueze were here, he definitely wouldn't dare ask that question.
Wen Yining: "No regrets."
She has gotten what she wanted in her married life.
"That's good. I thought you were thinking about the past after drinking. But to be honest, back then, we all thought you were going to marry Chen Jiabai."
Not only outsiders, but even she herself did not expect it to end like this.
Bai Jiahe hesitated and stopped speaking. She really wanted to advise her and had so much to say, but seeing that she was in a bad mood, she wisely kept quiet.
After all, there are countless kinds of love, and there is no formula to follow.
Everyone's personality is different; what works for her may not work for others.
While lost in thought, Wen Yining noticed that the iced drink in her hand was taken away and replaced with a warm calming soup. Turning her head, she saw that it was Chen Jiabai who had given it to her.
This seemingly insignificant action drew the attention of Ye Qingchi and Xie Yuchen, who were playing cards. Only Wen Yichuan, oblivious to the danger, continued to shout, "Let me guess your cards... Holy crap, you're so accurate?!"
Chen Jiabai simply said, "Don't drink anything cold."
The outdoor temperature was low, and she wore only trousers in winter; he clearly hadn't forgotten this habit of hers.
Wen Yining replied awkwardly, "Thank you."
After fidgeting for a few seconds, he got up, casually placed the cup on the table, returned to the quiet and empty room, and prepared to leave for his car, as if fleeing in panic.
Chen Jiabai followed her into the room from the courtyard and called out to her, "Ningning."
She pretended not to hear, didn't turn around, and didn't stop walking.
"Ningning."
"..."
Wen Yining.
"Now I can't even talk to him? He even wants to control this?"
Wen Yining ignored him and simply put on her coat and wrapped the scarf around her neck.
She found this designer scarf online and added it to her cart on a whim, but it was too expensive, so she didn't pay for it.
Two days later, the packaging box appeared in the living room. He didn't know if it was a coincidence or if he had seen her shopping cart.
Everything on her body was bought by Shen Yueze, serving as a constant reminder of her rationality.
Chen Jiabai grabbed her shoulders, stopping her from putting on her coat.
"What are you doing? I'm married now, is this appropriate for you?"
Wen Yining restrained her emotions and tried to speak calmly.
"When you were dating me before, did you distance yourself from him?"
"..."
"Have you kept your distance from him like this?"
Chen Jiabai has always believed that she cheated on him.
Wen Yining choked up, unable to say a word for a moment. After a few seconds of silence, a thousand words were condensed into one sentence: "I'm sorry."
Chen Jiabai sensed a hint of helplessness in her voice, stared into her eyes, and slowly asked, "Is Shen Yueze good to you?"
She answered honestly, "He treats me very well."
She turned to leave, saying, "We're not suited to see each other again."
"What's there to be afraid of if no one sees it?"
Chen Jiabai grabbed her arm.
The room was eerily quiet, with only the faint movement of bubbles from the fish tank.
The nanny had already gone to sleep in the nanny's room, while Xie Yuchen and the others continued their party in the yard outside. Every now and then, screams and laughter could be heard, but they were all drowned out by the sound of her restless heartbeat.
Chen Jiabai continued, "How could a playboy like him be serious about you?"
"You seem very afraid of him. Do you usually listen to him?"
"Is this what you call a healthy marital relationship? It's clearly a sugar daddy/sugar baby arrangement."
"A plaything kept by a prince,"
"I've known him for so long, how could I not know what kind of person he is?"
"Why did you choose him? When have I ever been unkind to you...?"
He spoke somewhat urgently and incoherently, with a faint smell of alcohol, and his eyes showed pain and confusion.
Wen Yining looked away as if trying to escape. It didn't matter if others said these things, it didn't matter if they said them a thousand times, but she just didn't want to hear him say it like this.
Trying to calm her breathing, she said, "You're right, he treated me like a plaything, but he could give me what I wanted, he could give me the life I wanted. Breaking up with you was never your problem; the mistake was that I was too greedy."
She had explained it more than once, but Chen Jiabai seemed to be drunk and had become very stubborn.
Chen Jiabai pondered her words, still not giving up, "I heard he has a strong desire to control you?"
She didn't reply.
"You want to control everything, even your phone? You even have people monitoring you, like you're a pet?"
"..."
"At the time, I felt that things wouldn't end well for you."
Are you very afraid of him?
During the meal, Shen Yueze was present, but she didn't say a word to him, appearing obedient and meek.
How come this is so different from when she cheated on him and slept with Shen Yueze in college?
She paused for a few seconds, then said, "He's like my sugar daddy, boss. Shouldn't I be afraid of him?"
It's normal to be afraid of your boss; she's already much luckier than others in the industry.
Besides, she wasn't really afraid of him; she was just behaving very obediently.
Chen Jiabai said seriously, "If he doesn't respect you, his family members won't respect you either."
"I know, but why would you, an outsider,..."
Chen Jiabai interrupted her: "My dad has dealt with his dad quite a bit, and he's always said that he's a very shrewd person. I don't believe you'll be very happy after marriage."
"..."
"It's okay for you to lie to outsiders, but why don't you tell me the truth?"
Wen Yining said speechlessly, "Whether I'm doing well or not is my own choice, and I've never regretted it."
I don't believe it.
He insisted.
“He’s richer than you, and he has more connections in the entertainment industry. So many rich kids are still playing supporting roles after entering the industry, and some don’t even become famous until they’re thirty. But I’m already playing the lead role.”
"You weren't such a girl who cared so much about fame and fortune before."
He looked at her with unfamiliar eyes.
Wen Yining didn't want to discuss this topic anymore and changed the subject: "There are many girls who pursue you, some more outstanding than me, some prettier than me, and some more devoted than me. There's no shortage of them in your circle. If you quickly move on to the next relationship, you won't think of me anymore."
Chen Jiabai pulled the person into his arms without hesitation, his suppressed emotions finally bursting forth, "It's okay if you don't tell the truth, I missed you, I missed you so much..."
"Can you please let go? I don't miss you at all..."
"I don't believe you have absolutely no feelings for me..."
"..."
"If you regret it, you can come back to me anytime. I never thought Shen Yueze was serious about you. Let's just pretend none of this ever happened, okay?"
Wen Yining tried to break free, "Don't do this, let go, what if they see us..."
Before he could finish a complete sentence, he was torn apart by a force.
Chen Jiabai was punched hard by Shen Yueze.
She instinctively screamed, the sound attracting the group of friends playing cards outside, who all got up and rushed into the living room, asking, "What happened?!"
"Holy crap, they've started fighting!"
“Chen Yueze…”
She hugged him tightly around the waist from behind, trying to stop him.
Shen Yueze easily pulled her arm away, his face dark. "If you move again, I won't let you off either."
"..."
Wen Yining was frightened by his gloomy eyes and slowly let go of his hand.
Ye Qingchi first helped Chen Jiabai up. Seeing that there was blood on the corner of his mouth and that he was thinking of fighting back, she immediately hugged him and walked to the living room.
Chen Jiabai was stunned by the initial punch. He had already drunk quite a bit and couldn't react quickly. Normally, fights are always back and forth.
Xie Yuchen and the others were responsible for holding Shen Yueze back. "Damn it, why the hell are you guys fighting again??"
"Can't we talk this out properly? It's been so long, what's there to fuss about?"
Shen Yueze didn't really want to hold a grudge about the past. He was in the wrong first, having stolen someone else's girlfriend. As long as they broke up cleanly, he naturally wouldn't cause trouble for no reason.
He glanced at Wen Yining coolly and said to Chen Jiabai, "Tell me yourself why I took action."
Wen Yining had no idea how much he had heard, but what he had witnessed was precisely this scene: Chen Jiabai holding her tightly in his arms, a scene that was extremely ambiguous and tender.
A sense of guilt filled my body, and my expression became increasingly stiff.
Shen Yueze stared at her and asked slowly, "What do you mean you need me to hold you to say it?"
The air felt compressed, filled with a sense of oppression, making it feel suffocating.
She wanted to say that it wasn't her initiative, but she was also worried that the two of them would continue to hurt each other. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and because he had been exercising for many years, his body was covered in thin muscles. When she hugged him earlier, his waist and abdomen felt hard, and the light blue veins on his forearms were even more noticeable.
After a moment of silence, she said, "I'm sorry, I'll explain when we get home."
“Explain yourself here, and I’ll hear whose fault it is.”
“…”
Wen Yining sensed that he seemed to have anticipated her thoughts. The bed was the only place where she could appease him; when he was in a state of passion, he would be more agreeable.
In other situations, she lacked the ability to comfort him.
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A note from the author:
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My darlings, we're about to become VIP members, so we'll be sending out red envelopes!
A few reminders
1. Shen Yueze disrespects Ningning.
They have a strong desire for control and tend to be dominant in relationships.
2. He is the dominant one.
So, if she falls in love with Shen Yueze, then she must be the one who is submissive.
3. Shen Yueze had an ex-girlfriend.
If he hadn't met Ningning, he would have been a playboy.
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Please refrain from providing "writing guidance," and please don't ask me to change my writing style.
You can find something that suits your taste.
Every novel has its own audience.
Just like cilantro, some people like it, and some people hate it.
Objectively, the character has flaws, but subjectively, he also has a lot of charm.
Finally, I wish all readers a happy life and joy every day!
If you can't wait, you can read the book in the column called "Rainy Weather" first. It's part of the same series and has a similar style.
A roguish and dissolute young master x A sweet and wild female celebrity
Zuo Ran x Jing Xia Mo
The time when Jing Xiamo most wanted to leave, Zuo Ran pulled her onto his lap and showed her a video.
His expression was cold and gloomy. "If you don't love me, this is what will happen to you, understand?"
That evening, he regretted it.
He looked at her with ambiguous and morbid eyes, coaxing her, while simultaneously choking her neck and kissing her.
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