Not wanting to delay it too long, Wen Xiaoyi asked He Zhuo to have dinner together tonight.
I originally planned to ask Lu Zhining to come along, but Lu Zhining decisively refused and declared that he would never be a third wheel.
Wen Xiaoyi was at a loss for words and tried to explain, but she felt that Lu Zhining might not listen.
In the western restaurant built on the lakeside, melodious piano music rises.
Wen Xiaoyi was sitting in front of the window, opposite He Zhuo.
"This restaurant has been very popular recently, and it seems difficult to get a reservation." He Zhuo handed the menu to Wen Xiaoyi, "Thanks to you, Xiaoyi. My friend is a fan of yours, and it was only for your sake that he was willing to reserve a table for us."
Wen Xiaoyi looked around. The decoration of the entire western restaurant was particularly tasteful. There were not many seats in the restaurant, and most of the places were filled with the owner's personal collection.
"Is this store your friend's?"
"Yes, it was opened by a classmate from college, and he asked me to help you get an autograph."
Wen Xiaoyi felt a little embarrassed by what he said. "Thank you so much, my friend. I've heard of this restaurant for a long time. Zhining tried to make a reservation several times but couldn't get a spot every time."
They ordered a few signature dishes, and He Zhuo asked almost all the questions and Wen Xiaoyi answered them.
Suddenly, the cell phone rang quickly. It was Lu Zhining calling.
"My dear, how come you were photographed? I don't know which idiot spread the rumor that you were suspected of cheating on your wife and secretly having dinner with your senior!"
"What?"
Wen Xiaoyi was shocked and subconsciously glanced at He Zhuo opposite him.
Noticing that Wen Xiaoyi's expression was not right, He Zhuo asked gently, "What's wrong?"
After hanging up the phone, Wen Xiaoyi quickly opened Weibo and said, "Someone photographed us while we were having dinner."
Hearing this, He Zhuo frowned. Wen Xiaoyi was about to turn around and look around when he was stopped by He Zhuo.
"Don't look at it. Pretend you don't know. There's nothing wrong with eating with friends unless someone is making a fuss."
He Zhuo consoled him softly, "I'm a university professor after all. Nothing is wrong with a person of integrity. Those who spread rumors won't necessarily suffer any consequences if they're caught."
Wen Xiaoyi nodded: "I know, I just implicated you."
Not to mention that it is fake, even if it is true, so what? She and Zhou Jisen have already divorced anyway.
"How can you say it's a burden? I wanted to treat you to a meal."
The incident started when an amateur netizen secretly took a photo of Wen Xiaoyi and Zhuo chatting and laughing while having dinner together. Marketing accounts used this to spread rumors that Wen Xiaoyi was suspected of having an affair during his marriage and was having an ambiguous relationship with his high school senior.
The first person to post a Weibo post to condemn the incident was Yu Haohao.
Yu Haohao v: Xiaoyi, you have disappointed Jisen so much. My greatest wish in this life is that Jisen is happy, but you don’t know how to cherish it and have ruined his happiness.
Wen Xiaoyi hadn't responded yet, but Lu Zhining started to criticize directly.
Maybe it’s because typing is troublesome, this is the video posted by Lu Zhining.
In the video, Lu Zhining is wearing home clothes and leaning against the sofa with a Wolf doll in her arms. Her pretty face is filled with anger. "Even the aunties at the village entrance aren't as gossipy as you. You always join in wherever there's a commotion. Why is it that Zhou Jisen whispered in your ear in the middle of the night that he's disappointed? You don't have any male friends anymore. How many foreigners have you dated abroad? Don't think I don't know. I have clairvoyance and super hearing. You'd better find a rope to hang yourself, or I'll keep watching you."
She bent two fingers and pointed at her eyes and then at the screen, her eyes were fierce and her voice was sinister and full of murderous intent.
Although no one was mentioned by name, everyone knew who Lu Zhining was talking about.
Yu Haohao was naturally no pushover and responded on Weibo.
Yuhaohao v: I know you two are best friends, but does it mean that just because I've known Jisen for a long time that I deserve to be targeted? Also, please be responsible for what you said. Where's the evidence that I've had multiple boyfriends abroad?
Manchi Turtles, You Shell Is The Greenest V: Don't be in a hurry, let me observe a three-second silence for your future husband. There is a young and handsome new male star in Hollywood named Crue or something. Media, go and dig it up, you will definitely find a surprise.
Yu Haohao is a cautious person, and the news media rarely dig up any gossip about her.
The memory of this handsome foreign guy comes from the previous life. At that time, Wen Xiaoyi and Zhou Jisen's marriage was in jeopardy, and Yu Haohao was doing well in China with the help of Zhou Jisen's connections. This guy happened to meet Yu Haohao at a domestic film event.
Wen Xiaoyi happened to participate in that event as well. Wow, the scene was extremely explosive, and Yu Haohao was forced to admit that he was her ex-boyfriend.
After all, everyone has an ex-boyfriend, and Yu Haohao’s fans are particularly good at washing her ex.
However, Yu Haohao's response this time was clearly a denial. Once those omnipresent paparazzi dig it out and Yu Haohao admits it, there will definitely be more people who will not buy it.
As a university professor, He Zhuo is usually low-key. This time, in order to clarify the matter for Wen Xiaoyi, he specially registered a Weibo account and even asked the school for help.
He Zhuo v: I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having dinner with my junior. She’s very outstanding. My friend in the restaurant is her fan and she asked me to help her get an autograph.
Soon, fans found out where the restaurant the two were in was, and even the restaurant owner was exposed, who was a rich second-generation.
In the evening, Lu Zhining shamelessly stayed at Wen Xiaoyi's house.
They were about to go to Yang City Film and Television City to film a movie, and Lu Zhining insisted on squeezing into the same bed with Wen Xiaoyi.
"You and Mr. Xie should be in the honeymoon phase, why do you always want to run to me?"
Lu Zhining rolled his eyes. "What kind of love is that? I just felt that he gave me a house and I couldn't repay him. And since he needed a girlfriend, I just..."
"Why don't you just become his girlfriend?"
Lu Zhining's eyes sparkled, and she grinned and nodded sincerely.
Wen Xiaoyi couldn't help but pinch Lu Zhining's face. It felt good, soft and smooth. "Pei Jing, you know that after all, you are now half his aunt."
"I don't know. I'm curious about his reaction when he finds out. His expression will definitely be interesting."
At this point, Lu Zhining sighed again, "Why doesn't Zhou Jisen have an uncle? Are you sure you know all of Zhou Jisen's relatives? Are you sure there aren't any tall, handsome, and golden bachelors under the age of 35 who haven't been missed?"
Wen Xiaoyi carefully recalled for a long time before confirming, "Actually, I don't know many relatives of the Zhou family, but I certainly haven't heard that his parents have any younger brothers."
"What a shame! Is there any revenge in this world that's more satisfying than going from being an ex-girlfriend to being my aunt?"
I dare not imagine how Zhou Jisen felt when he woke up and found that his ex-wife had become his aunt. He must have felt like the sky was falling.
"Have you asked Mr. Xie if he participated in the show just for you?"
Lu Zhining slapped his head and said, "Oh, I forgot."
“…”
However, when she looked towards the window, the prosperous world behind the veil was hazy, and she felt that Xie Jingsui must be coming for her.
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