Chapter 4 (9)
Still sleeping in separate beds.
Yu Jia almost didn't sleep all night.
Is this Liren's secret? It's nothing new. Everyone has to find a way out. But discovering her husband's secret in this way is so... embarrassing... If she hadn't known, everything would have been the same as always. Undercurrents are always undercurrents. Now that it's accidentally discovered, this matter, this problem, has been brought to the surface, and no one can ignore it.
Liren didn't eat breakfast at home. He took "Das Kapital" with him when he left.
Yu Jia went to the unit with something on his mind. The superiors were coming to inspect the work, and the publishing house was in chaos. All the middle-level staff were on duty, and those in administrative positions like Yu Jia were also in place and on standby at any time.
Yu Rui called her. Bai Yuankai also sent a message. Yu Jiacai then remembered the promise they made years ago, but she was too busy, so she could only apologize and ask to meet again.
No matter what she did, the matter of Li Ren was always on her mind, a knot that she couldn't digest.
Did she fail?
Yu Jia was unwilling to admit that, let alone the seven-year itch, they had been experiencing the itch for more than ten years and were as familiar with each other's bodies as if their left hand was touching their right hand.
Losing interest is normal.
It's no big deal for a man to masturbate. It's just some fun online.
Yu Jia felt fortunate that Li Ren had a sense of propriety. He was a man of status and position, and wouldn't just randomly look for someone—this couldn't be considered infidelity.
Yes, yes, yes, Yu Jia repeatedly told herself that she should forgive him.
If he didn't bring it up, then she wouldn't bring it up either, and the matter would be over. If he did, just in case, just in case... then she would have to show her magnanimity right then and there. She wasn't a petty woman. After all, everyone has needs. Men are inherently animalistic. This showed her husband still had energy...
In the emotional game of relief and excitement, Yu Jia slowly completed her work. However, once she stopped the work in her hands, she could immediately feel a faint sadness spreading.
Yu Jia blamed Li Ren for not telling her when he encountered difficulties.
This is also difficult!
It didn't matter if he had desires, whether he wanted to vent them or overcome them. She could help him find a solution—she didn't understand why things like this, once exposed, lost their flavor. Yu Jia wanted to investigate Li Ren's surroundings. The worst-case scenario was that he had someone else outside.
Yu Jia was prepared for the long separation. Given Li Ren's current situation, he wouldn't divorce her. He could endure for a while to keep things quiet. Even if there were some clues outside, it would ultimately be just the beginning.
A man like him needs to have a decent family.
When he got home in the evening, Yu Jia took out some sausages, bacon, and bamboo shoots that he had brought from his hometown, hurriedly made a few dishes, and waited for Li Ren with the bowls.
He hasn't come back by eight o'clock.
She didn't call, she just waited. At ten o'clock, when she thought there was no hope, she sent him a message saying that the meal was on the table and she was going to rest.
He didn't reply.
Yu Jia sat on the sofa, the TV volume turned down low. No, this had to be addressed sooner or later. It would be fine once it was talked out. Between husband and wife, there was no need to be embarrassed.
Yes, we need to talk it out. He didn't mention it, so she did, to show her attitude and reassure him.
For several days, Di Liren stayed in the company dormitory. Yu Jia had wanted to go find him, but before leaving, she felt a chill. Talking about it now would likely intensify the conflict and backfire. After a few days, Yu Yi sent Sisi home, and Liren returned home. He still had to put on a facade in front of his daughter.
When they got home, they still slept in separate beds. He was reading Capital, not a single unnecessary word. Yu Shuang and Kang Long returned from a walk outside and called Yu Jia to ask about the New Year celebrations.
Yu Jia briefly explained it. Yu Shuang said they wanted to get together.
Yu Jia was in no mood. He only asked Shuang if he had contacted Yu Meng and Yu Rui.
"We're all back now." Yu Shuang said, "Let's find time to get together."
It was the beginning of the new year, so Shuang's company wasn't too busy, and the kids were still on vacation. After she hung up, Bai Yuankai called again, again about filming a song. Yu Jia declined again. Then, after declining, an idea struck her: she should ask her friends to help smooth things over between her and Li Ren. At the very least, they could have a meal together to smooth things over.
But she can't be the one to organize the party.
She needed someone with respect and influence at Liren. Luan Chengyun was a good fit. He had a good relationship with Liren. But with Yu Meng in the way, Yu Jia couldn't cross the line. Furthermore, Luan was a playboy and divorced, so she was afraid he might corrupt Liren.
Bai Yuankai seemed suitable; he had business dealings with Liren, and Liren admired him. However, asking someone else to treat him to a meal was too abrupt and impolite.
Give it a try.
Yu Jia called Yu Shuang and briefly told her about the quarrel between her and Li Ren, saying that she wanted to treat them to a meal to ease the atmosphere.
Yu Shuang said cheerfully, "I'll just treat you."
Yu Jia said no, and that Old Di probably wouldn't agree. Yu Shuang asked what to do then. Yu Jia then suggested that Bai Yuankai might be a suitable candidate. Yu Shuang immediately took on the task.
Yu Jia reminded me not to tell anyone that there was something wrong between me and Lao Di, just say that we were just having a simple meal, he would treat you and you would pay, and I would pay you in private.
Yu Shuang smiled, "Okay, sister, pay me back the money or not."
A response came quickly. Bai Yuankai was willing to go, and he was even going to treat them to a meal at his home. Yu Jia was flattered. "Can we have him call Lao Di?" Yu Shuang said no problem.
Take great pains.
Old Di actually agreed - he had something else to ask Yuan Kai, so he obeyed. After making an appointment, they decided to go to Yuan Kai's place to have some fun. On the day of the party, Yu Jia got up early, prepared the gifts, and put on makeup. Her face was already looking more natural. Si Si got up reluctantly, "Mom, can I not go..."
"No." Yu Jia painted her face in front of the mirror.
"Where are we going?" Sisi asked.
The phone was by the pool. "Look, this is the address Aunt Xiaoshuang sent."
Sisi picked up her phone and took a look. It was a distant place. Thirty-six kilometers from her home.
"No one cares." Looking again, Sisi suddenly woke up, "This is where many celebrities live! So-and-so has been here to see the property." Look, she knows all this.
Yu Jiateng reached out to see. She remembered that Yuan Kai's house wasn't far from Shuang's. She called Yu Shuang to ask if she had made a mistake. Yu Shuang explained that this was someone else's villa and asked her to come quickly. She had already been at Yuan Kai's house the night before for a barbecue.
Liren got up and picked out a suit. Yu Jia wanted to remind him if a jacket would be more appropriate. It was a casual outfit for this kind of occasion, but she was worried about making a mistake.
A suit is a suit. If you take it off and there's a shirt underneath, it's not inappropriate.
After passing the gate, the car slowly drove through the park. Yu Jia and Di Liren were a little shocked. They knew Yuan Kai was successful and wealthy, but they had never imagined he was this wealthy. Sisi opened the car window, took a deep breath, and sighed, "This is what life is all about."
Yu Jia said in a low voice, "Don't be so furry."
Yu Jia suddenly felt that the boxes of tea he'd brought were a bit shabby. Luckily, he had a set of ornaments in the trunk: clay figurines of the Twelve Golden Hairpins from "Dream of the Red Chamber," "tributes" from relatives who had never taken them out. While they weren't worth much, they were at least somewhat interesting. Yu Jia planned to give them to Yuan Kai.
It was Yu Meng who opened the door. Her face was beaming with joy. After the Lunar New Year, she seemed more energetic and youthful.
The villa was two stories high. There were so many rooms that I couldn't even count them all at once. Sisi exclaimed as soon as she stepped inside. The rooms were filled with sculptures of all sizes, paintings, and even antiques.
Yu Jia’s gift immediately became inappropriate again.
Yu Shuang and Kang Long came down from upstairs. There were two young men nearby. They said they were Yuan Kai's classmates. They were all pretty close. They came to play together.
Yu Jia and Li Ren entered the living room. Bai Yuankai came out of the kitchen wearing an apron, followed by Yu Qi. Yu Jia was a little surprised.
They are all here.
Yu Shuang said with a smile, "It's boring without so many people. Let's give Lao Bai a feast."
Yu Qi hadn't seen Yu Jia for a long time, so she quickly went over to greet her. Yu Jia asked where her sister was. Yu Qi said Yu Rui had gone out to buy cooking wine.
Yu Rui didn't bring Shi Tongguang with her this time. Firstly, she was worried that he would get jealous, and secondly, she wanted to teach him a lesson and avenge his past.
"Please sit anywhere." Yuan Kai smiled and greeted Li Ren again.
Li Ren looked around and smiled, "If someone like you keeps fighting like that, how can others survive?" He asked again, "Give me a cigarette."
Yu Jia hurriedly said, "You guys chat, I'll go to the kitchen." Cooking is her specialty.
Sisi wandered around, her eyes widening. Yu Meng showed her around as if she were the hostess.
Yu Shuang and Kang Long sat on the sofa and ate melon seeds.
Only Yu Qi followed Yu Jia into the kitchen.
The kitchen counter was covered in iron plates. The barbecue was already planned. A moment later, Yu Rui returned with a bottle of cooking wine and some chicken broth. She greeted Yu Jia, and the three women set to work. The kitchen was filled with raw materials, and turning them into finished products would take quite a while.
They didn't sit down to eat. Liren deliberately avoided Yu Jia. But watching from a distance, Yu Jia felt that Liren was in a good mood today. They talked more at the table than they had in half a month at home. Sisi also ate heartily, huddled next to Yuan Kai, and said she wanted to bask in the aura of the senior international student.
Yu Meng was overjoyed at the burgeoning romance with Liang Cai, and everyone else benefited from it—she showered everyone with compliments at the dinner table. She praised Li Ren's broad forehead, suggesting he had the appearance of an official; Yuan Kai's bold eyebrows and straight nose, implying good luck; Kang Long's profound knowledge and excellent genes; Yu Jia's virtuous nature, the queen of supportive wives, whose presence would have any man vying to marry her; Yu Rui's gentleness, sensibility, and thoughtfulness; Yu Qi's innocence and kindness, calling her a good girl; and Si Si's bright eyes. She even praised Yuan Kai's two male classmates, whom she had just met, for their square mouths and large ears, signifying a long and prosperous life.
After listening to all the comments, Yu Shuang couldn't stand it anymore and asked, "Sister, don't I have any advantages?" Yu Meng said mischievously, "Yes, of course I do. You are independent, smart and capable. You are from the land of women. Here, drink this wine and you will be able to give birth to a child."
Everyone laughed.
Yu Shuang hit back: "It's okay for me to give birth to a child, but Sister Meng, please don't have any more children." The atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point.
Kang Long nudged her with his elbow. Yu Jia smoothed things over and changed the subject, "Leave some room for later, we'll have a barbecue."
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