After getting married, Zhuo Zhiyuan visibly matured.
In the past, he and Shu Jia would argue and fight all the time, and he never treated Shu Jia like a woman. But after marriage, Zhuo Zhiyuan learned to be considerate, caring, and accommodating.
He would still bicker and argue with Shu Jia, but he knew better how to stop, because Zhuo Zhiyuan understood that the purpose of bickering and arguing was to make Shu Jia happy, not to make her angry.
Although their relationship began on a ridiculous night, and Zhuo Zhiyuan did not love Shu Jia, he was considerate of Shu Jia and her parents, giving the Shu family face while being impeccable.
Shu Jia realized that she had chosen a husband who was almost perfect for her, except that there was no love between them.
Shu Jia and Zhuo Zhiyuan's married life was very harmonious, so harmonious that everyone who saw them would say they were a match made in heaven.
Shu Jia herself found it unbelievable. Before they got married, she and Zhuo Zhiyuan would argue at the drop of a hat, and nine and a half out of every ten sentences they exchanged were disagreements.
The young couple's daily life was no different from that of other loving couples, except for one thing: she and Zhuo Zhiyuan did not have a normal married life.
But that's normal. A marriage agreement is just a formality for couples to live together. It would be abnormal if they actually had a marital relationship.
The two slept in the same bed every night. As a mature man with vigor and good health, Zhuo Zhiyuan inevitably had some physiological reactions. Shu Jia even curiously studied them, but Zhuo Zhiyuan endured them all.
Shu Jia felt that Zhuo Zhiyuan's temper after marriage was unbelievably good, and his tolerance had also improved a lot.
As a young girl, Shu Jia longed for a carefree life, living a life of leisure and freedom.
Now, Shu Jia feels that "remaining calm in the face of honor and disgrace, leisurely watching the flowers bloom and fade in the courtyard; being indifferent to staying or leaving, idly watching the clouds drift and gather in the sky" is quite good, and may well be the true meaning of life.
Shu Jia lived a respectful and courteous life with Zhuo Zhiyuan for more than two years.
As Shu Jia's husband, Zhuo Zhiyuan performed admirably and without any faults.
As a father, Zhuo Zhiyuan is perfect in every way.
Since Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan were born, Shu Jia has hardly had to worry about them except for feeding them. Zhuo Zhiyuan has done all the dirty and tiring work. Even though there is a nanny at home, Zhuo Zhiyuan is more skilled at taking care of children than a professional nanny.
Behind the fact that she was even better than a professional postpartum nanny was the pile of parenting books that Zhuo Zhiyuan had spent time reading during Shu Jia's pregnancy.
Seeing how well Zhuo Zhiyuan took care of the two children, Shu Jia knew that she had made the right choice.
When did it start?
Shu Jia realized that she had fallen in love with Zhuo Zhiyuan.
She realized that the person who was least likely to become a hero had become the only hero in Shu Jia's heart.
She fell in love with a man she would never have looked down on during her teenage years, a man who was not even in her consideration.
It probably started around the time Zhuo Zhiyuan started taking care of her tirelessly during her pregnancy, when she had a poor appetite and mood. It probably started around the time she woke up in the middle of the night and found Zhuo Zhiyuan massaging her legs, which were swollen from pregnancy...
Perhaps it started even earlier, from that unrestrained kiss on the night she broke up with Li Qingji, or perhaps it began with her rejection of Li Qingji's physical contact, yet her unhesitating kiss on Zhuo Zhiyuan just to win the game...
...
Shu Jia had experienced so much with Zhuo Zhiyuan that she couldn't recall when she started to fall for him.
But it doesn't matter, since she's with Zhuo Zhiyuan now, isn't she?
Shu Jia thought that she and Zhuo Zhiyuan would live a peaceful and warm life together, but this was ultimately just her own idea.
The Zhuo family is a top-tier wealthy family in Xingcheng City. As the only son of Zhuo He, Zhuo Zhiyuan has been the object of desire for many socialites in Xingcheng City since he was a child.
Shu Jia only learned about the Zhuo family's true status in Xingcheng after she married into the family.
She didn't know before because the Zhuo family kept a low profile, and she was simply ignorant.
If it weren't for the fact that she got married because she was pregnant, and she used the child to bind Zhuo Zhiyuan, would there have been even the slightest possibility that Zhuo Zhiyuan would have fallen in love with her, who was completely useless?
Shu Jia smiled, but it was a bitter smile. When she was young, she had thought about all sorts of possibilities, but she never thought about what would happen if she was not good enough for her hero.
Shu Jia, who was always fearless, was now afraid. She dared not speculate any further, nor did she dare to ask Zhuo Zhiyuan.
As for her feelings for Zhuo Zhiyuan, they remained the deepest secret hidden in her heart.
Shu Jia always thought she could hide it for a lifetime.
However, Shu Jia later discovered that even if she could hide it for a lifetime, it would be useless. If Zhuo Zhiyuan's heart belonged to another woman, she simply couldn't keep him.
That day finally arrived.
The couple's formalistic relationship has finally come to an end.
Zhuo Zhiyuan, who has always been clean-living and has never had any scandals, was suddenly rumored to be having an affair with Gu Yimin, the daughter of Xingheng Group.
Shu Jia didn't believe it at first, but a voice in her heart told her that it was true.
My mood suddenly plummeted to its lowest point.
Back in the banquet hall, Shu Jia had no desire to participate in the boring social interactions anymore, so she found a corner to drink by herself.
Not long after they sat down, the group of young ladies who had been gossiping just moments before returned, pulling Gu Yimin along as they headed straight for Zhuo Zhiyuan.
The sight of the group chatting and laughing, seemingly very familiar with each other, deeply stung Shu Jia's eyes.
Shu Jia thought sarcastically, if it weren't for her, Zhuo Zhiyuan would probably be with a woman like Gu Yimin!
They came from equal family backgrounds, were both talented and beautiful, a match made in heaven.
And what about her? What is she?
What about a complete reunion?
Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan are still so young, what will they do?
A strong sense of resentment rose from within Shu Jia, and a bold and adventurous plan gradually took shape in her mind.
Perhaps she could use this opportunity to probe Zhuo Zhiyuan's true thoughts.
Taking advantage of the banquet, Shu Jia reluctantly got herself drunk to the point of being 80% drunk, while still retaining some sobriety.
After getting a little tipsy, alcohol may indeed amplify a person's emotions.
On the way back, Shu Jia couldn't help but give Zhuo Zhiyuan a thorough dressing-down, but Zhuo Zhiyuan didn't know whether he was pretending to be stupid or genuinely didn't understand her.
In short, none of the answers satisfied Shu Jia.
But it doesn't matter, if this plan fails, there's still a fallback plan.
——
Zhuo Zhiyuan threw Shu Jia onto the sofa without any mercy.
Shu Jia, who was pretending to be asleep behind Zhuo Zhiyuan's back, couldn't help but grit her teeth. That damned dog of a man, he didn't even have a shred of pity for a woman, and he hit her so hard!
As she was thinking this, a blanket fell from the sky and covered Shu Jia's head.
Shu Jia: ...
A rustling sound came from behind, and Zhuo Zhiyuan approached, lifting the blanket back up to cover Shu Jia.
Shu Jia: Luckily, that scoundrel had some conscience and didn't smother her to death.
Then, another rustling sound arose, followed by footsteps fading into the distance. A door closed, and finally, the faint sound of dripping water could be heard.
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