Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 262 Love? Even a dog wouldn't talk about it.

When Chen Yan returned to his large apartment, he found Jiang Muyun already dressed and waiting in the living room.

Seeing Chen Yan return, she immediately got up and ran to his side, asking with concern, "Honey, how are you?"

Chen Yan sighed and said softly, "We broke up."

"what?"

Jiang Muyun didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

What makes her happy is that if Chen Yan and Ruan Yusang break up, then she will become the official wife.
Isn't this exactly what I've always wanted?
But she couldn't feel happy.

Her original plan was to first make Chen Yan fall completely in love with her and become completely dependent on her. Once that was achieved, he would naturally break up with Ruan Yusang for her sake.

But now, this scenario of being caught in bed with another man by the "official wife" and then breaking up with him feels somewhat unfair to her.

Moreover, it seems that this matter has caused Chen Yan considerable trouble.

"Husband, I'm sorry..."

Chen Yan waved his hand to interrupt Jiang Muyun, "I said, this is not your fault. If anyone is to blame, it's me for being too greedy."

As he spoke, Chen Yan reached out and gently hugged her.

Jiang Muyun looked up at Chen Yan's slightly tired eyes and said with heartache, "Husband, don't be too sad. I'm here with you."

"Ah."

Chen Yan responded softly.

That night, the two did nothing more, just quietly held each other and slowly fell asleep.

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The next day.

Ruan Yusang woke up in her dormitory with two big, red, swollen eyes.

She cried all night last night, until she had cried all her tears, but she still stared at her phone screen, scrolling through the chat history one message at a time—

Since I first added Chen Yan on WeChat last year, we've had thousands of chat records over the past year, and I've read through every single one of them.

She suddenly realized that she was the one who sent most of the thousands of chat messages. For example, she would share anything happy she encountered, or anything delicious or fun she came across with Chen Yan as soon as possible.

But Chen Yan often just gave a few perfunctory words as a formality.

Think about it carefully.

Actually, the reason the two of them were able to get together in the first place was because they couldn't control themselves.

They flirted with each other at first, but on their second meeting, she was taken for her first kiss by that jerk. After that, it was only natural that the two of them ended up together.

It's said that men don't cherish relationships that are easily obtained, but she firmly believed that she would be the exception, and she also believed that Chen Yan would settle down for her, just like she released fish into the pond and deleted many boys' WeChat accounts for him.

As a result, he became more and more deeply involved, even losing everything he had that was most precious to him.

Chen Yan is wrong; he's a scumbag and too arrogant.

But I was also at fault, wrong in a game that was euphemistically called "love".

The other party wasn't taking it seriously, but I actually was.

Looking at the chat history and recalling the bits and pieces of the past year, Ruan Yusang sat on her bed in her dormitory, hugging her knees and burying her head between them, her slender shoulders trembling uncontrollably.

Sobs escaped from deep within her throat. She didn't know how long she cried, but finally, unable to hold on any longer, she drifted off to sleep.

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When Ruan Yusang woke up, it was already 11 a.m.

She first glanced around the dormitory and found that her roommates had not yet returned.

Then, instinctively, I took out my phone to unlock it.

When Ruan Yusang saw the glaring red number "1" next to the WeChat icon on the lock screen, and the sender's nickname "Husband," her heart felt as if it had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, only to suddenly release.

In that instant, a huge, almost uncontrollable feeling of elation surged into my heart, even overpowering the dryness and pain in my eyes and the heaviness and exhaustion in my body.

He contacted me!

The thought exploded in my mind like fireworks, bringing a brief dizziness and bliss.

The torment and suffering that had lasted all night seemed to have found an outlet at this moment.

"Does he regret it?"

Is he going to come and explain?

"Hmph, he definitely still can't bear to part with me!"

My fingers trembled slightly as I eagerly opened WeChat.

Sure enough, Chen Yan's profile picture was displayed in the pinned chat box, followed by a short message.

Ruan Yusang took a deep breath and clicked on it.

The screen lights up, and the content of the message is clearly displayed:
I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I hurt you. I accept the breakup. Just ask for any compensation you want; anything I can do will do.

It wasn't an explanation, a plea to stay, an apology (except for that perfunctory "I'm sorry"), or even a decent expression of concern.

It means "compensation".

That newly rising, instinctive "happiness" was like being doused with a bucket of ice water mixed with scalding oil.

"Ah……"

A short, broken laugh escaped his throat, thick with nasal tone, sounding more like a sob.

compensate?

Can a broken heart be mended?

In your eyes, our relationship over the past year can be settled with just a sum of money, right?

My fingertips hovered above the screen, trembling violently.

For a few seconds, she even wanted to call him without thinking, to question him at the top of her lungs, to insult him, and to pour out all her pain and resentment.

But in the end, she didn't.

That last vestige of self-esteem, utterly crushed by this message, held her back tightly.

Ruan Yusang did not reply to Chen Yan. She got dressed and went to the sink, where she washed her face with cold water to clear her head.

Then, she took out her phone and dialed Zhang Ruonan's number:

"Nan Nan, where are you?... Come to Fred Square... I'll treat you to dinner..."

Zhang Ruonan didn't go home for the National Day holiday because she had taken on a filming project outside of school. Also, Fred Square is located between the School of Media and Hangzhou Dianzi University.

The two sisters could reach Fred Square directly by simply stepping out of their dormitory and crossing the street.

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At 11:20, at a steakhouse on the second floor of Fred Place.

When Zhang Ruonan, dressed in a sports hoodie and trousers, saw Ruan Yusang, she couldn't help but complain, "Sis, you're being a bit pretentious! Why are you wearing sunglasses on such a gloomy day? Trying to look cool?"

Ruan Yusang didn't say anything, but she still took off her sunglasses.

Then, Zhang Ruonan saw a pair of beautiful eyes that were terribly red and swollen.

"Ouch!"

Zhang Ruonan gasped, "Sis, what's wrong? You're crying so hard, could it be that you've broken up with your boyfriend?"

Ruan Yusang was slightly taken aback, but still didn't say anything.

Seeing that she didn't deny it, Zhang Ruonan's eyes widened: "No way, you really broke up? Did you dump your brother-in-law or did he dump you?"

"I dumped him!"

Ruan Yusang said defiantly, her voice thick with nasal tone and a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

Although Ruan Yusang said that, Zhang Ruonan wasn't stupid. Looking at her cousin's swollen eyes that were almost impossible to open, her pale and haggard face, and her stubbornness that she was putting on, she knew that she must have cried all night last night, the kind of crying that was heartbreaking.

How could this look be the kind of carefree act of dumping someone? She's clearly heartbroken.

"Looks like my brother-in-law dumped my sister!" Zhang Ruonan thought to herself.

But why?
She really couldn't figure it out.

My cousin is indeed very beautiful.

Although she was no less beautiful than Ruan Yusang, her figure was far inferior.

With a height of 173cm, she has excellent proportions, long, straight, and well-proportioned legs, and most importantly, a C+ cup bust that is full and perky. Yet, her waist is also slender. She is simply a top-tier figure blessed by God. To use vulgar internet slang, this figure is simply a hot bun frame!

Her broadcasting and hosting major has honed her exceptional temperament and eloquence; her Mandarin is clear and articulate, and her singing is as melodious as a nightingale's.

Imagine a stunningly beautiful girl like that, calling you "my love" sweetly in bed—which man could resist?
How could her brother-in-law be willing to break up with her?

So Zhang Ruonan quickly moved from the seat opposite to the one next to Ruan Yusang, her expression a mix of gossip and concern:
"No, why did you two break up? Weren't you two all lovey-dovey just two months ago?"

Ruan Yusang unconsciously twisted the edge of the tablecloth: "He..."

He managed to utter a single word, his voice terribly hoarse.

"What's wrong with him?" Zhang Ruonan asked anxiously.

Ruan Yusang took a deep breath, as if using all her strength to recall what had just happened last night:
"I went home early yesterday, wanting to surprise him, but..."

The heartbreaking scene from last night flashed vividly before her eyes, causing her chest to heave violently: "In the end... he... he was in bed with another woman..."

"Caught...caught in the act?!"

Zhang Ruonan cried out, drawing the attention of guests at several nearby tables.

Realizing she had lost her composure, Zhang Ruonan quickly covered her mouth.

Goodness, no wonder my cousin wanted to break up!

So he got cheated on!

Brother-in-law, really, why can't we do this at a hotel?

Why do they have to bring it home for thrills?

Although she thought this way, it didn't stop her from criticizing Chen Yan: "I never expected my brother-in-law to be such a scumbag!"

"Sister, don't be too sad. It's good that you've seen his true colors sooner. Anyway, you're still young, you can just find someone else."

"Zhang Ailing once said that the best way to get over a relationship is to start a new one."

After listening, Ruan Yusang simply shook her head silently.

in love?

Even dogs wouldn't talk about it.

Anyone who believes in love is a clown.

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As the clock struck midnight, the last firework in the city sky faded into the night, officially bringing the hustle and bustle of the seven-day National Day holiday to a close.

The following morning, the city resembled a precision instrument that had been restarted.

The revolving doors of major companies began to rotate at a constant speed.

The receptionist removed the National Day-themed welcome bouquets and replaced them with evergreen plants; the coffee machine in the break room hummed familiarly, and employees who had arrived early whispered about their holiday experiences, some showing off photos of their self-driving trip in western Sichuan, others complaining about the crowds at tourist attractions.

The same applies to university towns.

In the dim morning light, shared bicycles jingled as they sped along the sycamore-lined avenue, while sleepy students, clutching their textbooks, ran frantically, the hems of their white shirts fluttering in the morning breeze.

Chen Yan also got up very early. After having breakfast with Jiang Muyun at home, the two held hands and went to the underground parking garage together.

He first drove Jiang Muyun to school, and after she got out of the car, he drove directly to Qiantangyin Building.

The headquarters of Daily Technology and Boss Technology are located on the 20th floor of Qiantangyin Building.

Chen Yan walked straight into his CEO office, sat down in the large executive chair, and first brewed himself a pot of tea.

Just as I finished my cup of tea, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in."

After speaking, Zheng Jia walked in.

"Boss, this is the list of the two candidates who came to interview for the position of president's assistant today."

After Chen Yan took the documents, Zheng Jia left.

Although Zheng Jia is in finance, Chen Yan used to like to have her run errands for him whenever he needed something.

However, she is currently serving as the CFO of both Daily Technology and Boss Technology, and has a lot to deal with every day, so Chen Yan naturally felt embarrassed to bother her again.

Therefore, hiring a full-time assistant became an urgent matter.

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(Handsome and dashing godfathers, please vote for me with your monthly tickets and recommendations at the beginning of the month~ Thank you~)

(End of this chapter)