Three years after our breakup, my ex-boyfriend dragged me to get our marriage certificate.

Ji Yuhuai's temples throbbed.

He thought to himself that he was doomed to be controlled by her for life, and that he would be driven crazy by her sooner or later.

"Payment per transaction," Ji Yuhuai said through gritted teeth, "100,000 per transaction."

"So stingy?" Lin Qingyi patted his shoulder. "Why don't you buy a silicone product?"

"He Zhixu is being transferred to Beicheng; he won't let you go with him."

Ji Yuhuai's tone was cold and hard, "Qiao Suining told you, right? She's going to Beicheng Hospital for further training."

Do you think that since they're both in Beicheng, He Zhixu will still think of you in the future?

"By then, you won't have earned a single penny."

Lin Qingyi frowned, seemingly considering the veracity of Ji Yuhuai's words.

Just now, He Zhixu didn't even dare to look at Qiao Suining.

Therefore, it is entirely possible that He Zhixu would abandon her and not take her to the North City.

Two hundred thousand.

After a long pause, Lin Qingyi spoke first.

"Deal." Ji Yuhuai's Adam's apple bobbed. "Come to my room tonight."

"Not tonight." Lin Qingyi quickly shook her head.

"Don't make excuses, your period is next Wednesday."

Ji Yuhuai spoke without hesitation, then regretted it somewhat, "You love using this excuse the most; your period can't save you."

Lin Qingyi was taken aback by Ji Yuhuai's precise mention of menstrual cycles, and felt a tightness in her chest.

"I'm not making excuses, I really am not available."

"Hmm?" Ji Yuhuai raised an eyebrow.

"Don't ask, I won't lie to you." Lin Qingyi shook her head.

"You have no credibility with me whatsoever," Ji Yuhuai sneered. "If you don't tell the truth, then there's no point in continuing our deal. I'll just have to do Miss Qiao a favor."

He lifted Lin Qingyi's chin with his fingers, turning her face to look at him.

Left with no other option, Lin Qingyi had to tell the truth, "I just had surgery!"

Ji Yuhuai seemed to have been put on pause.

The expression on his face changed from curiosity to blankness, and then completely froze into ice.

He stared at her, his jawline so taut it seemed to pop out.

His eyes were bloodshot, like a ferocious beast ready to devour people.

Lin Qingyi was startled by his gaze, but also felt wronged. "I told you it was inconvenient, but you insisted on asking."

You're unhappy even though you know the answer.

Ji Yuhuai, what exactly do you want?

Ji Yuhuai remained silent.

Lin Qingyi knew that the angrier he got, the quieter he became.

"You care about him that much?"

Ji Yuhuai finally spoke.

"Do you mean I care about you?" Lin Qingyi forced a polite smile. "Ah Huai, we're so familiar with each other, I won't pretend in front of you."

But you have to be understanding. I need to be with He Zhixu after my surgery, so please wait a little longer.

Ji Yuhuai suddenly raised his hand and grabbed her neck—

Before Lin Qingyi could react, he tucked her under his arm and strode into the bedroom.

Lin Qingyi was thrown onto the bed, and the next second, Ji Yuhuai leaned over and pressed her back down.

"You think he's gone abroad to cultivate himself? He's living a life of luxury and extravagance. You think you can fool him with just a surgery?"

"Ji Yuhuai, don't touch me!" Lin Qingyi guessed what he was going to do and burst into tears. "The surgery is very painful. If you ruin it, I'll have to do it again!"

Ji Yuhuai paused, his eyes red as if they were about to bleed.

Lin Qingyi sobbed, "Ah Huai, you know I'm very afraid of pain."

Ji Yuhuai was probably out of ideas. He stared at her for a while before sitting up, taking out his phone and playing a video.

Lin Qingyi's voice came through clearly.

"He lied to me, making me unknowingly become the other woman. I'm a victim too..."

This is what she and Wenya were talking about in the art studio!

That was when she had just found out she was the other woman!

Lin Qingyi got up and tried to grab Ji Yuhuai's phone, "You actually took pictures of me without my permission! This is an invasion of my privacy."

"What do you think He Zhixu will do if I send it to him?"

Ji Yuhuai's expression returned to its usual smug look.

"I will sue you," Lin Qingyi said desperately, closing her eyes.

"Then you can try and see if the court sentences me first, or if He Zhixu sentences you to death first."

Ji Yuhuai held up his phone, having already found He Zhixu's chat box, just one step away from clicking send.

Lin Qingyi's face turned completely pale.

"So," Ji Yuhuai leaned down slightly to meet her gaze, "is it still 'inconvenient' tonight?"

"Convenient," Lin Qingyi squeezed out the two words through gritted teeth.

Ji Yuhuai's triumphant smile finally blossomed completely.

"I like it when you're being obedient..."

He tossed his phone aside, grabbed her head with his large hand, and brought it to his mouth.

Lin Qingyi remained motionless, like a dried-up corpse.

"Pleasure me." Ji Yuhuai kissed her for a long time, but she still didn't react at all.

"Hmph," Lin Qingyi muttered, "I'll teach you a lesson you get what you pay for."

Ji Yuhuai laughed in exasperation, "Two hundred thousand per time, sister."

Lin Qingyi laughed along, "If you think it's not worth it, you can leave now."

Ji Yuhuai tilted his head, getting excited. "Just don't come crying and begging me for you later."

*

The good thing was interrupted, and Ji Yuhuai's face turned ashen.

Lin Qingyi was led by Qiao Suining to an open-air restaurant.

Ji Yuhuai soaked in the bathroom for a long time, still holding his head high and chest out.

"Qingyi, Mr. Ji seems to be glaring at me the whole time."

Qiao Suining lowered her voice and complained, "Did I ruin your plans?"

"That's just how he is." Lin Qingyi glanced at Ji Yuhuai, who was cutting steak.

Then, she looked at Qiao Suining very seriously, "Ningning, between him and me..."

"Don't worry, I understand." Qiao Suining patted her chest. "I won't ask any more questions, I'm not curious, and I won't say anything carelessly."

But she can't just do nothing.

Lin Qingyi had saved her time and time again, and she couldn't just stand by and watch Ji Yuhuai treat Lin Qingyi like this.

As long as Lin Qingyi is willing, she can reconcile with Ji Yuhuai, or they can continue their relationship openly or secretly.

She can't be forced to become a mistress... so she'll take action against Jiang Wenxi.

Just then, my phone rang.

It was a message from Jiang Wenxi.

Qiao Suining was surprised and casually replied that she was on vacation.

On the table.

Ji Yuhuai was constantly looking at his phone and typing, probably reporting to Jiang Wenxi.

Qiao Suining looked around and then started to liven up the atmosphere.

She shared many interesting stories from her time as a Doctors Without Borders.

Dodging artillery shells, repairing off-road vehicles, modifying firearms.

She switches languages ​​frequently, and speaks various languages ​​more fluently than Chinese.

He Zhixu was initially impatient when Qiao Suining boasted about these things.

Later, he gradually became amused and started asking questions from time to time.

Because he also had experience living abroad, we had some common topics to discuss.

Lin Qingyi remained silent, simply watching them quietly.

Who wouldn't like such a bright, cheerful, and passionate girl?

She's fallen for Qiao Suining.

Therefore, it was inevitable that He Zhixu would fall in love with Qiao Suining.