Film and Television World Life Record

He walked over and greeted her, "Liang Shuang, what are you doing here?"

Liang Shuang was taken aback, equally surprised to run into Li Mu here. Her eyes flickered. "It's nothing, I..."

She suddenly stopped talking, her eyes fixed on one direction.

Li Mu followed her gaze and saw a woman around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, wearing the same suit jacket as Liang Shuang, with shoulder-length short hair. While not as beautiful as Liang Shuang, she possessed a more sophisticated and capable aura of a professional woman.

Who else could it be but Chen Zhuo's fiancée!

The other person also felt their gazes, especially Liang Shuang's expression, which looked like she wanted to devour them.

She immediately stopped and smiled slightly at them: "Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"

Liang Shuang stared intently at the familiar diamond ring on her hand.

He asked, "You're engaged? Is your fiancé named Chen Zhuo?"

Miss Yang seemed oblivious to Liang Shuang's hostile attitude, and a smile remained on her face.

She raised her hand, as if to show off a diamond ring.

"Yes! We got engaged before I went abroad to study, and this diamond ring was a gift from him at that time. It almost got lost a couple of days ago, but we found it quickly."

"Do you know Chen Zhuo? Are you his good friends?"

Liang Shuang's face darkened further. Although she had severed ties with Chen Zhuo and drawn a clear line, they had talked for so long, and it wasn't something that could be easily forgotten.

Today, she had come to meet Chen Zhuo's fiancée and to confirm some things with her own eyes, but after confirming them, she couldn't help but feel sad.

Despite losing the argument, Liang Shuang forced a smile as she faced Chen Zhuo's fiancée.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to see what Chen Zhuo's fiancée looks like. And just a reminder, men these days aren't honest, so you'd better keep a close eye on her."

Ms. Yang smiled and said, "Thank you for the reminder, but it's not necessary. Chen Zhuo and I have always had a good relationship, and we're planning to get married soon. We're currently preparing for the wedding, so you must come if you have time!"

Liang Shuang raised her chin and snorted dejectedly.

The other party smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "Goodbye, let's talk again sometime."

With that, she turned gracefully, her waist swaying as she disappeared into the building.

Liang Shuang looked at the other person's figure and sighed heavily. She had lost today's confrontation. Although the other person was not as good-looking as her, her speech and temperament were superior.

The key is that none of them were as furious as her; they remained consistently kind and gentle, making people feel like they were basking in a spring breeze.

Liang Shuang turned to Li Mu and asked, "Do you think she knows what Chen Zhuo has been doing outside? Does she know what Chen Zhuo has been doing during the years she's been studying abroad?"

"What do you think?" Li Mu asked in return.

Liang Shuang gave a wry smile: "Before I came, I thought a lot about it, and I was very indignant. But after seeing her just now and chatting for a bit, I'm not angry anymore. She's actually a victim too."

"They knew nothing, were kept in the dark by Chen Zhuo, and thought that Chen Zhuo was still the same Chen Zhuo from back then, and that the two were about to get married."

"Compared to her, I was lucky to have seen through Chen Zhuo's true colors."

Li Mu smiled and said, "It's good that you think that way."

Liang Shuang glared at him: "What do you mean it's okay for me to think that way? Did I say something wrong?"

Li Mu countered, "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

Liang Shuang said, "What's the point of talking about truth and lies!"

"How do you tell a lie? And how do you tell the truth?"

Li Mu said, "If it's a lie, then of course I agree with your point of view. You're right, Chen Zhuo's fiancée is innocent, a pitiful white lotus flower, deceived by this scumbag Chen Zhuo."

“She knew nothing and was kept in the dark; she was also a victim.”

"What do you mean by that? Are you saying I was fooled by her, and that she was just pretending?" Liang Shuang questioned.

Li Mu smiled and said, "Who knows? But I can tell you some of my thoughts and guesses."

"After that dinner, I made a point of learning about Chen Zhuo and his fiancée, Ms. Yang. Neither of them is simple. Ms. Yang, in particular, is quite outstanding. She graduated from a prestigious university in China and then went on to study at Columbia University."

"They didn't have a free love relationship; it was arranged by their parents. Chen Zhuo's family might be a bit richer, and women have always married up, so the two families are considered a good match."

"Three years ago, after the two got engaged, Ms. Yang went abroad to study, while Chen Zhuo stayed in China to run his business. Their relationship was quite good."

"But if you think she's that simple, then you're looking down on her!"

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Liang Shuang asked directly.

Li Mu smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll get straight to the point."

"I need you to answer two questions. First, do you think Miss Yang knew of your existence? Second, was that diamond ring and that white suit really left at Chen Zhuo's house by accident?"

Li Mu's question stunned Liang Shuang.

"Yes! Miss Yang is really that simple. As Chen Zhuo's fiancée, having been with Chen Zhuo for so long, how could she not know anything about it or have heard a single word?"

"If I knew anything, I would have stood right in front of her just now, and I didn't react at all like a stranger. If it were her, she probably would have cursed me out by now."

"And that suit jacket, and the diamond ring inside—was it intentionally left there, or did they genuinely forget to take it?"

Liang Shuang knew nothing of this. Her mind was in a mess, and she had a bad feeling. After hesitating for a long time, she asked, "Are you saying that she knew about me all along, and that the suit and diamond ring were left there on purpose?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "Although it's uncertain, it's highly likely!"

Liang Shuang still couldn't believe it: "Then why? Why did she act like she didn't know anything and didn't recognize me? If she knew about Chen Zhuo's affairs in China, why didn't she cause me any trouble before? If I were her, I definitely wouldn't be so calm and let go of the person who stole her boyfriend."

Li Mu said, "That's precisely where their brilliance lies. Think about it, where was she when you were with Chen Zhuo?"

Liang Shuang said, "Of course she's studying in the United States. But with transportation so advanced now, she could easily come back to handle this. If I had known Chen Zhuo was already engaged, I would have broken up with him long ago."

Li Mu countered with, "And then?"

"And then?" Liang Shuang was taken aback. "Wouldn't my leaving Chen Zhuo be a good thing for her?"

Li Mu shook his head: "Not necessarily!"

Liang Shuang snorted: "Why not? Does she only want me to stay by Chen Zhuo's side?"

Li Mu nodded: "Perhaps."

Liang Shuang pointed at him and sneered, "What kind of twisted logic is that?"

Li Mu didn't care about her actions at all, smiled and said, "Actually, it's easy to understand. Miss Yang going to Columbia University to study will be of great benefit to her personal development and future career, so she can't give it up easily."

"But back home! Her fiancé, Chen Zhuo, is a rich second-generation heir with good conditions in all aspects, and he is very popular with young girls."

"Given Chen Zhuo's circumstances, and given that they are in a long-distance relationship and can only see each other a few times a year, Miss Yang can't stay in the country and watch over him forever. Can she stop Chen Zhuo from finding other women, or from other women pursuing Chen Zhuo? No, she can't."

"Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. For Chen Zhuo, a somewhat philandering rich second-generation, Miss Yang is too far away to help him and cannot stop him from finding other women."

"What if I encounter a formidable opponent and manage to rise to power?"

"In this situation, there is actually a solution: have Chen Zhuo find a woman in China who is attractive but poses no threat to him, to help him ward off those unwanted suitors."

"And you? Miss Yang may have known about your existence for a long time, but she didn't say anything, pretending not to know, and tacitly approved of you being with Chen Zhuo."

"Perhaps she just sees you as someone who shielded Chen Zhuo from unwanted romantic advances back in China."

“I…” Liang Shuang was frightened by Li Mu’s analysis.

"Chen Zhuo's fiancée, is she really that capable? She even managed to scheme against me. She could foresee that I would be with Chen Zhuo, and that I posed no threat to her."

Li Mu said, "She's not a god, how could she possibly calculate everything?"

"However, given Chen Zhuo's qualifications, it's impossible that she hasn't had contact with other girls besides you. Perhaps she thinks you are the most suitable candidate, and she used her methods to drive those other people away."

Liang Shuang retorted, "Why do you think I'm not a threat? Aren't you afraid I'll snatch Chen Zhuo away from her?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "Judging from the results, that's really the case. He just came back from abroad, and with a little manipulation, you slunk away from Chen Zhuo."

Liang Shuang retorted, "What do you mean I slunk away? I left because I found out Chen Zhuo was a scumbag and I didn't like him. What does that have to do with her?"

Li Mu said, "How can it be unrelated? They had already made their move, but they didn't expect that Xiao Guo and I would film her kissing Chen Zhuo, which gave them a boost. Before they could even use their methods, you were forced to leave the scene."

Liang Shuang thought for a moment and said, "The thing you're talking about is that suit jacket and the diamond ring inside."

Li Mu nodded and said, "That's right! She must understand your personality and deliberately left these things behind. She knew you would definitely discover some clues, investigate on your own, and find out the truth. Unable to tolerate Chen Zhuo being this kind of person, she withdrew on her own."

"Of course, if this trick doesn't work, there will be other methods to help her achieve her goal without bloodshed."

Liang Shuang asked, puzzled, "But is it necessary to be so roundabout? If she came to my door directly as my fiancée, I would definitely back out."

Li Mu said, "This is different. She came to you face to face, directly tearing away the fig leaf between her and Chen Zhuo, leaving no room for reconciliation. It may not be good for their future relationship."

“Unlike now, I can easily make you leave the scene; at the same time, I have Chen Zhuo’s weakness in my hands, making Chen Zhuo feel indebted to me; I don’t have to act like a resentful woman catching her husband’s mistress, and I can maintain a good image.”

"For her, this is a good thing! It's killing three birds with one stone."

Liang Shuang was a little dumbfounded; this kind of Miss Yang made her a little scared.

"She's so cunning! She's so capable, why is she still clinging to that scumbag Chen Zhuo? Why doesn't she find someone better!"

Li Mu said, "How would I know?"

"Actually, Chen Zhuo is quite good, but he's a bit of a womanizer. But how many men are truly faithful when they have money?"

"Perhaps they've seen through this, and given their age, they can't afford to waste time, so they'll just make do with what they have."

Liang Shuang retorted, "Does that mean women should tolerate men's infidelity and can't find one who isn't?"

Li Mu said, "This is a personal choice. You can choose to tolerate it or not, as long as you are comfortable."

Liang Shuang glared at Li Mu resentfully. Clearly, Li Mu's words made her very uncomfortable, and she hated him as well.