After returning home yesterday, I felt quite uneasy. A man who usually enjoys coming home lingered at the entrance of my building for a long time, hesitant to go upstairs. It wasn't until dark that I carefully straightened my clothes.
But as soon as I entered, the little money-grubber came over and sniffed around: "Why do you smell strange? It smells like perfume!"
Damn! This woman has a dog's nose!
Fortunately, Yan Di noticed a small bloodstain on my shirt shortly afterward, and she seemed quite nervous. I thought about it and figured it was probably from when I was dealing with those guys in the warehouse during the day. Luckily, it successfully diverted the attention of the two women in my family.
Moreover, when I was called from home to pick up Fang Nan at the airport during the day, Qiao Qiao and A Ze stayed at my house. I heard that they drank quite a bit and made a mess of the house. Xiao Caimi and Yan Di spent the whole afternoon cleaning up.
That night, I made an excuse that I was a little tired and went to bed early, closing the door. Neither of the two girls paid much attention, except for the little money-grubber who kept chasing after me, claiming that I had won a big prize and I had to buy her something nice. She handed me a list.
I find it hard to face Yan Di. Looking at her innocent and kind face, and her eyes filled with dependence on me… I just feel like a terrible person!
I got up early in the morning, partly because I remembered to pick up Fang Nan, and partly because I wanted to leave before Yan Di woke up.
Who the hell said having lots of women is fun? I'm fucking annoyed!
Sitting on the edge of the bed, the first thing I did was take out the measuring instrument...
"Damn it!"
He angrily threw the measuring device back into the vacuum cleaner.
Romantic luck...
What bothers me most right now is my damn luck with women!
I tiptoed to get dressed. I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face, feeling like a thief even though I was in my own home. After carefully closing the door behind me, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It's safe!
Luckily, I didn't wake Yan Di... Sigh, it seems I still have a conscience. I feel guilty even after doing something wrong, which means I still have a conscience!
I turned around and saw a pair of innocent, big eyes looking at me with a hint of surprise on their face. They were standing not far behind me, looking at me strangely. They said softly, "Little Fifth Brother... what are you doing?"
I froze instantly... I looked at myself, tiptoeing, one hand holding my shoes, the other gripping the doorknob...
"Ah... Yan Di?! What are you doing outside?"
Yan Di blinked: "I'll go out and buy you breakfast." She walked to my side, like a typical little wife, and gently took the shoes from my hand and put them on the ground: "You drank alcohol at noon yesterday and ate very little last night. I was thinking of going out this morning to buy you some soy milk."
After saying that, he handed me the things he was holding.
Inside the plastic bag were a packet of soy milk, a serving of my favorite fried dough sticks and a straw.
On a winter morning, before dawn, the outdoor temperature was quite cold. Yan Di's face was pale from the cold, and her little hands felt cool to the touch.
What am I supposed to eat... I feel like slapping myself twice!
"Why are you leaving so early today?" Yan Di asked me as she opened the door.
"Uh... something's come up at the company. I need to get there early."
Yan Di didn't doubt it; in fact, it seemed like she unconditionally believed everything I said. She turned around and said softly, "It's cold outside, why aren't you wearing a scarf?" Then she reached out and straightened my collar, whispering, "There are fewer people in the morning, but you still have to be careful while driving."
What else is there to say?
What else can I say?
Where's a river to jump into near here? I want to go jump in!
I gave a vague reply, pushed Yan Di into the room, and then, as if fleeing, I stepped into the elevator and went downstairs.
I drove the whole way, and I regretted it the whole way; things seemed to be getting more and more complicated.
I've never encountered this situation before, and I don't know how to handle it... I really don't know, I'm at my wit's end.
I didn't eat any of the breakfast Yan Di bought; I left it all on my seat.
...Can I even eat that?
I drove to Fang Nan's house, got out of the car and rang the doorbell. The door opened, and Fang Nan was already dressed and standing in front of me.
To be honest, Fang Nan was already stunningly beautiful, and after dressing up, she became even more radiant and captivating!
Those captivating eyes swept lightly across my face, so alluring and seductive! So mesmerizing! I had to exert a great deal of effort to avoid being mesmerized.
Before I knew it, Fang Nan's small hands touched my face, and she murmured, "Chen Yang... why don't you look well? Your dark circles are so heavy."
Sigh... I didn't sleep a wink all night. I counted sheep to over ten thousand, but in the end, those sheep either turned into Fang Nan or Yan Di... I got up seven or eight times during the night. How could I not have dark circles under my eyes?
I forced a smile and changed the subject: "You look great."
"Mmm." Fang Nan smiled sweetly, "I slept very soundly last night... I felt very at ease knowing that you would be picking me up today."
What can I say?
What else can I say?
You've already kissed and hugged that girl, are you trying to back out now?
After getting in the car, Fang Nan didn't sit in the back, but in the passenger seat next to me. She picked up the bag of breakfast, and her eyes held a strange look: "This... was prepared by your girlfriend?"
"Um...yes." I sighed.
Fang Nan's eyes dimmed for a moment, but then she forced a smile, and I noticed that in her hand, besides a small handbag, she also had something else: a bread and ham sandwich wrapped in plastic wrap.
"It seems our preparations were unnecessary..." Fang Nan said in a low voice.
Under that resentful gaze, I hesitated for a second. Then I quickly took the breakfast from Fang Nan's hand, and with my other hand, I took Yan Di's...
Within ten minutes, I devoured a pancake and fried dough stick, plus a bread and ham sandwich.
Then I drank the soy milk through the straw...
"Uh..." I sighed deeply...
I'm so full!
Yan Di and I have been living together for a while now, and she knows my appetite very well. The pancakes and fried dough sticks she bought for me were the largest portions, just enough to fill me up with some left over. Fang Nan also prepared extra-large portions... I couldn't help but start burping while drinking my soy milk.
Fang Nan smiled gently, her eyes full of tenderness, and carefully took out a tissue to wipe the corner of my mouth, as if I were a child.
Throughout the rest of the journey, Fang Nan gazed at me with that tender look, making it difficult for me to concentrate while driving. It wasn't until we parked downstairs at the company building and went inside with her that Fang Nan slightly softened her gaze.
Walking into my department office and parting ways with Fang Nan, I finally felt a little relieved. Looking up, I saw Ning Yan sitting in a chair waiting for me.
"Chen Yang! You're finally here!" Ning Yan breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes filled with worry: "You were alright yesterday... weren't you? You didn't do anything outrageous, did you?"
I composed myself a little, took out the already signed divorce agreement from my pocket, and handed it to Ning Yan: "Alright, that guy won't bother you anymore. You can rest assured now. Take this to a lawyer to help you with the paperwork."
Ning Yan was shocked and seemed somewhat incredulous. She asked me a few more questions, which I answered haphazardly. Seeing that I was willing to talk but she couldn't get any more information out of me, she could only whisper, "Thank you for this... I owe you a huge favor!"
I didn't say anything. After Ning Yan left, I simply closed the door to my manager's office and sat down to rub my temples.
After thinking about it, I picked up the phone anyway.
When people encounter difficulties, they will still ask their friends for help.
I've given up on him... Yesterday's phone call made me completely despair.
Let's consult the dating expert, Aze!
The call connected... Aze was actually awake; he sounded quite energetic.
"Hey? Chen Yang, what's up?"
The person on the other end of the phone seemed to be panting... I suddenly felt a chill. Was this guy doing *that* kind of thing?
"Are you... free right now?"
"Oh, I'm jogging." Aze's voice was clear: "Okay, what's up?"
I breathed a sigh of relief: "That's how it is..."
I briefly recounted what happened between Fang Nan yesterday, and finally asked for advice: "What should I do?"
"I have a great suggestion that I guarantee will work!"
"Oh?" My eyes lit up. "Tell me quickly!"
"Hmm... I heard your female boss is a stunning beauty! Well, when a friend is in trouble, a brother will go to great lengths for him! I'll sacrifice my looks and personally help her seduce him, then you'll be free, won't you?"
"..." Me: "Go to hell."
After hanging up the phone, I hesitated for a moment and then dialed Qiaoqiao's number again.
"What is it?" Miss Qiao seemed to be in a good mood, and her tone was very friendly.
"Well, I've run into a problem... it's like this..."
After hearing my explanation, Miss Qiao immediately perked up: "I have a great suggestion, guaranteed to work!"
"..." I hesitated for a moment... Why does this sound so familiar? After thinking for a while, I said, "Qiaoqiao, you're not planning to... go and seduce Fang Nan, and then let me be free after you've won her over, are you?"
"Huh? You're so clever today! That's exactly what I was thinking! I heard your female boss is a stunning beauty! Fine! A friend in need is a friend indeed! I'll sacrifice my looks for you..."
I:"……"
"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Don't you trust my methods, Qiao Qiao?" Miss Qiao smiled smugly: "Don't you know how capable I am? A mature beauty is a piece of cake! If you don't have the skills, you won't take on the job... If you don't have the power, you won't sleep with a prostitute!"
What the hell is this nonsense!
I didn't say anything and just hung up the phone.
He paused for a moment, lost in thought. The phone rang; this time it was an internal company line.
"Hello?"
"Chen Yang, this is Qian Pan." Qian Pan's voice was steady and professional: "Miss Fang wants you to come see her now."
He hung up after saying that.
I sighed, walked out of the office, and glanced at Ning Yan, who was about to leave. I then remembered that Old Fu, the car dealer, was still in Nanjing; Ning Yan was probably going to see him.
"Ning Yan, can you do me a favor?" My heart skipped a beat.
"Okay. What's up?"
I glanced at my watch: "You're going to see Lao Fu now, right?"
"Yes, that's right." Ning Yan, dressed in professional attire, nodded. "I'm going to take him to see the preliminary setup of the exhibition."
"Here's the thing... Call me in ten minutes and tell me it's business with Lao Fu and I need to come over immediately... Is that okay?"
Ning Yan asked curiously, "Why? There's nothing important today. I can take him to see the site; you don't need to waste your time going."
I couldn't explain to her, "Sigh. Don't ask me anything more, just please help me with this."