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For Wang Xu, it was no longer just simple anger and complaints; it had turned into hatred and curses.
I wished for him and my mother-in-law to go to hell together. When I met Gu Xiang, I mentioned this to him and also brought up the help from Lu Ming's Ex-Wife. I wasn't sure if I could tell Lu Ming, but it seemed like a good choice to share it with Gu Xiang.
Gu Xiang didn't seem too surprised. After thinking for a moment, he asked me how I would respond if Lu Ming's Ex-Wife approached me again. I had considered this before, but it was Lu Ming's Ex-Wife who had come to me asking for something in return.
"Are you saying... she still wants to help me? Regarding Wang Xu?"
Gu Xiang nodded lightly.
I hesitated. "How is that possible? Although she seems capable of doing many things, she can't help me with everything. I've never even met her; we have no connection."
"Well, you should know that sometimes help from others isn't necessarily a good thing. If she intends to meddle in your affairs again, just refuse decisively. For your own sake."
Gu Xiang's subtle reminder deepened my understanding. A woman like Lu Ming's Ex-Wife offering sudden help was certainly not a good sign. What I feared most was that the price of her assistance would be something I couldn't afford.
"Anyway, congratulations on finally getting a divorce. This will affect your emotional recovery; try to maintain a positive mindset. It's not impossible to fully recover," Gu Xiang comforted me gently.
I forced a smile. "Does this divorce really count as liberation for me?"
I didn't think so, neither before nor after.
"Hmm? Didn't you want to divorce your current husband? Without the legal constraints, you'll be free to do what you want without enduring the pain that marriage brings. Isn't that great?"
Yes. If there were no legal ties with Wang Xu, I would feel much lighter. However, the deceitful smirk he revealed in the end made me feel even more disgusted; his actions left me cold.
I didn't believe that divorce meant an end; it was Wang Xu facing retribution that would signify closure.
I didn't share any of this with Gu Xiang. I had come to see him just to invite him out for a meal. After some thought, Gu Xiang asked if I minded if he brought along a friend.
I naturally didn't mind and even asked whether it was a man or a woman. Gu Xiang smiled and said, "You'll know when you see her."
Little did I know that the woman I would meet was Lu Ming's Ex-Wife.
We found her chatting casually. As Qin Yi's figure approached, she naturally sat down across from me and Gu Xiang. She lightly tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, her gentle, wavy long hair swaying beautifully. With a graceful smile, she said, "I wondered how Gu Xiang could possibly invite me to dinner. Hello, Zhuang Jun. I'm Qin Yi, Lu Ming's Ex-Wife."
She elegantly extended her slender fingers, doing so effortlessly. For a moment, I was so stunned that I forgot to reach out to shake her hand. She didn't seem annoyed and kept her hand extended, her delicate features adorned with a warm smile.
Suddenly, Gu Xiang reached out his hand and shook hands with Qin Yi. He smiled and remarked, "Hello! Although we've met before, I'm Gu Xiang, still single."
When I regained my composure, I saw Qin Yi chuckle softly as she withdrew her hand from Gu Xiang's grip, playfully tapping the back of his hand with her fingertips: "It's been so long since we last met; you're still as witty as ever."
Gu Xiang smiled slightly but didn't respond. Realizing my earlier rudeness, I quickly chimed in, "Hello, I'm Zhuang Jun. I really appreciate your help with the previous matter; thank you."
"Not at all! You're a friend of Lu Ming and Gu Xiang; it's only natural to lend a helping hand," she replied with a gentle smile and composed demeanor.
She was the kind of woman whose difference could be noticed at first glance—exquisite in appearance and poised in mannerisms. I felt quite small and timid in her presence.
She looked to be only slightly older than me, probably around the same age, with flawless skin enhanced by light makeup and beautiful features.
She was someone who would be advantageous to befriend but disastrous to have as an enemy.
Qin Yi and Gu Xiang exchanged pleasant conversation. Occasionally, when I fell behind in the discussion, she would ask for my opinion. Throughout the meal, I hardly had a chance to zone out; it felt harmonious among the three of us.
Qin Yi didn't mention anything about the help she had given me before; it was as if she wanted to completely forget it.
After finishing the meal, Qin Yi mentioned that she had other matters to attend to and would leave first. As she walked away, she patiently reminded Gu Xiang: "Gu Xiang, you must make sure to escort Zhuang Jun home safely."
Gu Xiang joked, "Don't worry; no one can put her in danger except for me."
After laughing, Qin Yi left, and Gu Xiang and I remained in our seats. I was lost in thought when Gu Xiang asked me, "So, you met Lu Ming's Ex-Wife. What are your thoughts?"
I pretended to be angry and shot him a glare. "You nearly scared me to death! Why didn't you give me a heads-up? Won't this affect my mental state? Please answer honestly and fairly."
Gu Xiang raised his hands in surrender. "Would you have agreed if I told you in advance? The surprise effect is much better this way. I was worried you'd overthink things later, so I thought it would be better for you to meet her in person to put your mind at ease."
Easier said than done; just meeting Qin Yi didn't make me feel any more at ease. On the contrary, the presence of such a powerful woman kept my heart in suspense, making it even harder to imagine what might happen next.
I remained worried.
"Alright, alright, don't worry. Lu Ming and I are here; nothing will happen. Although Qin Yi is no pushover, she knows how to handle herself. Just focus on adjusting your emotions; there's no need to worry too much. Otherwise, it will make it seem like my medical skills are terrible."
Gu Xiang made a comical distressed face.
After parting ways with Gu Xiang, I returned home and recounted my encounter with Qin Yi to Miao Miao. She calmly summarized, "She's just a woman who can become a winner in life on her own, a top-tier player who can take down both Lu Ming and Gu Xiang."
Miao Miao's concise summary impressed me and piqued my curiosity about why Lu Ming and Qin Yi divorced.
Miao Miao straightforwardly answered me, "A top-tier player would spend a lot of resources to defeat a challenging boss monster. The more difficult the monster, the more they want to conquer it. But once they finally defeat it, they lose interest because they want to find even stronger monsters to challenge. So she left with all her fancy gear."
I understood somewhat but asked Miao Miao why she kept using gaming analogies. She calmly replied, "I've been bored lately, so I found a game to play and thought it would help improve my adaptability to online games."
I gave her a thumbs up.
I couldn't help but ask her, "So why did Qin Yi come back? Did she not find any strong monsters abroad or discover that there were stronger ones domestically?"
Miao Miao shook her finger side to side. "Neither; she realized that along her journey, there wasn't a single monster stronger than Lu Ming."
Alright.
Thanks to Miao Miao's straightforward explanation, I have a rough understanding of the relationship between Lu Ming and Qin Yi. I marvel at how powerful the human brain is, so different from ours. Given Lu Ming's temperament, I think the chances of him reconciling with Qin Yi are slim. From my brief understanding of Qin Yi, she is unlikely to give up easily.
It feels like a fierce battle is about to break out, and deep down, I still want to witness this drama. As Gu Xiang said, I need to slowly return to my previous wonderful life, but my curiosity is already piqued.
On the weekend, Gu Xiang invited me to go fishing. I looked at the sky and then at my heavy sweater and asked him, "Are you sure?"
Gu Xiang confidently replied, "Fishing is about enjoying the process. If you want fish, you can find plenty in the market; it’s more than enough."
I couldn't argue against a sharp-tongued psychologist and could only silently put on another layer of clothing. I asked Miao Miao, who was still sound asleep under the covers, if she wanted to join.
Miao Miao impatiently said, "If Gu Xiang keeps using all sorts of strange reasons to disturb my sleep time, I'll throw the bait into his mouth and roast him at night."
So, only I appeared before Lu Ming and Gu Xiang. They didn’t ask about Miao Miao’s whereabouts. When I opened the back door, Wang Nan, who was smiling bitterly inside, waved at me: "Hello, Zhuang Jun."
I awkwardly smiled in response.
"Lu Ming, what do you think are the chances that Mu Miaomiao is deliberately not coming? I bet eighty-five percent for five thousand."
I turned my gaze to Lu Ming, who was focused on driving: "Ninety-five percent for ten thousand."
I gasped and looked at Wang Nan, who seemed aggrieved. As the subject of the bet, his feelings were completely ignored. It really seemed quite unfortunate.
"One hundred percent, but... I have no money."
I whispered quietly and silently joined in.
From ahead came Gu Xiang's booming laughter: "Haha, Zhuang Jun, well done."
Lu Ming seemed to curve the corners of his mouth, while Wang Nan's expression grew even more bitter.
"You lost," Lu Ming suddenly said.
Gu Xiang protested, "The answer hasn't been revealed yet. Why am I the one who lost?"
Lu Ming replied very seriously, "According to the hundred percent probability proposed by Mu Miaomiao's best friend, the closer one wins, so you lost."
Gu Xiang cried out that it was unfair and blamed me: "Zhuang Jun, it's all your fault. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have lost a thousand dollars. You should have said the same number as me, and then we could have teamed up against Lu Ming!"
As I suppressed a laugh, I suddenly remembered how Gu Xiang had arranged to meet Qin Yi without telling me before. A sense of revenge arose within me, and I said loudly, "You deserve it; this is karma."
"What karma?" Lu Ming suddenly asked, showing an unusual curiosity about something.
Gu Xiang and I tacitly chose not to answer. After all, he didn't know about our meeting with Qin Yi that day. If Lu Ming found out, Gu Xiang might be in serious trouble. I could only silently pray for Gu Xiang in my heart, hoping that his fate wouldn't be too harsh.
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