Mr. Lu, stop being such a jerk. Your wife is your nemesis's white moonlight.

Night was falling.

The evening breeze rustled through the treetops.

It made the whole city seem even quieter.

After taking a shower, Xu An'an hesitated for a moment before going to the guest room.

She really can't sleep in the same bed with Lu Yiming anymore.

In a daze, the door to Lu Yiming's study opened.

Then came a series of footsteps, and a tall figure descended upon them.

"An'an, what are you doing here?" Lu Yiming's voice was a little hoarse.

Xu An'an shrank back slightly. "I haven't been sleeping well lately, and I might disturb you. Why don't you go sleep in the master bedroom?"

Lu Yiming didn't pay attention, pulled back the covers, and lay down.

"An'an, I miss you." Lu Yiming's rough voice rang in Xu An'an's ears, and Xu An'an trembled all over.

Then, Lu Yiming's large hands began to skillfully roam over Xu An'an's exquisite body. He hadn't seen Xu An'an for so long, and he really couldn't resist.

"No, wait a minute," Xu An'an forcefully pressed down Lu Yiming's hands, which were igniting various desires, her voice slightly breathless, "Not today, I... I'm on my period."

"Today?" Lu Yiming regained a sliver of clarity, frowned, and said, "The date isn't right..."

"I...I haven't been adjusting much lately."

Lu Yiming was somewhat disappointed, but he stopped what he was doing.

A moment later, he stretched out his arm, wrapped it around Xu An'an's waist, and pulled her into his arms, saying, "Then let me hold you while we sleep."

The heat behind her hadn't subsided, and Xu An'an felt very uncomfortable in this position.

Men are such strange creatures. Even though they've gotten a child out of nowhere, they can still come home and act like nothing happened, cuddling her and getting aroused.

They really have thick skin.

Thinking of this, Xu An'an felt a wave of disgust.

She simply pried open the hands that were wrapped around her waist, rolled over, and got out of bed.

"It's too hot, I'm going to get a glass of water."

As she poured water at the water bar, Xu An'an thought to herself, "Maybe I should just find an excuse to leave later."

Lu Yiming can use the excuse of having company matters to do so many times, so why can't she?

Xu An'an tilted her head back and drank all the water in the cup.

Yes, that's the plan!

After putting down her water glass, Xu An'an walked back to her room. Just as she was about to push open the door, she heard Lu Yiming seemingly making a phone call to someone.

The night was too quiet, and Lin Wan'er's tearful voice came through the static: "Yiming-ge... come and keep me company..."

Xu An'an paused, unsure whether she should go in or not.

Hesitating for a moment, Lu Yiming suddenly opened the door, his face pale.

But upon seeing Xu An'an, his expression softened slightly, and he said apologetically, "An'an, something came up at the company. I'll go take a look. You go to sleep first, don't wait for me."

Without waiting for Xu An'an's reply, he walked out of the house without looking back.

...

The roar of the Maybach breaking the silence of the night was followed by a fading sound that disappeared into the endless darkness.

Xu An'an lay in bed, tossing and turning, but couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

It's strange how people are. Even though she didn't want to be with Lu Yiming, why did she still feel so bad when Lu Yiming left her again for Lin Wan'er?

Since she couldn't sleep, Xu An'an simply sat up.

I turned on the bedside lamp, took out "Breaking the Cocoon," and leaned against the headboard to continue reading the script.

Xu An'an never thought she had any talent for acting. If she had to say, it would be that she gets into character very quickly.

When she acts, she is never playing the role of Xu An'an, but rather truly becoming that person in that moment.

Love what she loves, and feel what she feels.

This kind of acting is painful, but Xu An'an believes that this is what makes it real and moving.

Either don't do it at all, or if you're going to do it, do it to the best of your ability.

This is Xu An'an's life motto.

She approaches dance and acting with the same dedication.

The same applies to marriage.

However, she forgot.

Marriage is ultimately a matter between two people.

The efforts of one person alone are useless.

......

Meanwhile, in the banquet hall of the Junting Hotel.

Expensive champagne bottles lay scattered on the ground.

The cake was smeared everywhere.

Lu Yiming glanced down at his watch, frowned impatiently, and said, "You guys continue, I'm leaving first."

"No, Yiming-ge," Lin Wan'er grabbed Lu Yiming, who was about to get up, and said in a trembling voice with red eyes, "Please stay with me a little longer..."

Those around them also chimed in:

"Yeah, Yiming, you just got here, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"Yiming, it's been so long since we've seen each other, and today is Wan'er's birthday, don't be such a spoilsport!"

"Yes, Wan'er has been talking about you for ages. You came and left so quickly, it really hurts Wan'er's feelings..."

Lu Yiming glanced at the people who were speaking, his heart overflowing with annoyance.

These people who tried to get close to him under the guise of being "classmates" were nothing more than spoiled brats who relied on their families' protection and indulged in wine and women all day long.

If Lin Wan'er hadn't insisted on him coming a few hours earlier, citing illness, he would never have sat at the same table with these people.

Knowing that An'an was still waiting for him at home, Lu Yiming was even more eager to return home.

"Excuse me, everyone," Lu Yiming withdrew his hand, straightened his cuffs, and said in a tone that left no room for argument, "I have important business to attend to later, so I won't keep you company any longer. Please excuse me."

Most of those present had heard of Lu Yiming's methods, and seeing that he showed no mercy and left without saying a word, the few people who had spoken to him under the influence of alcohol dared not say anything more.

"Brother Yiming!" Lin Wan'er grabbed Lu Yiming again.

This was the first time she organized a gathering after returning to the mainland.

She had hoped to use Lu Yiming's name to rebuild her status in the industry, but if Lu Yiming were to leave like this, not only would she not get what she wanted, but she might also become a laughing stock in the industry!

It's a real thing and it's a life together.

Lin Wan'er snuggled closer to Lu Yiming, pouting and saying, "Today is my birthday, and you haven't given me a birthday present yet..."

Lu Yiming tilted his head slightly: "What do you want?"

"Anything you want?"

"Anything is fine." Lu Yiming just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Upon hearing this, a sly glint flashed in Lin Wan'er's eyes. She put one hand on Lu Yiming's shoulder, pressed her fragrant lips to Lu Yiming's ear, and whispered something almost like nibbling in his ear.

The two were so intimate that everyone present was stunned.

Someone was whispering sourly:

"Mr. Lu is truly blessed with good fortune. He has a great beauty at home, and on the other hand, a stunning woman like Lin Wan'er is throwing herself at him..."

Someone became interested upon hearing the name "beautiful woman": "May I ask who Mr. Lu's wife is...?"

"You don't know? His wife is Xu An'an, who was once hailed as the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry!"

"What? Xu An'an? She's my goddess! If I could marry her, I wouldn't even leave the house..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Upon hearing Xu An'an's name, a handsome man who had been absent-mindedly sitting in the corner raised an eyebrow. "Xu An'an..."

He pondered for a moment, then calmly took out his phone and snapped a picture of the scene before him.

Looking at the suggestive photo on the screen, the man's lips curled into a playful smile. He long-pressed the photo and forwarded it to someone in his contact list, adding the following message:

"Hey bro, I'll do you a favor, remember to treat me to a meal!"

......

Yan Heng had just gotten off the plane when he received Pei Rang's message.

The extreme round trip made him appear even more sinister.

Song Zhe stood beside him, meticulously reporting the day's schedule, not daring to say a word more—he knew that his master's mood was at its lowest point!

—Of course, they took time out of their busy schedules to fly all the way to Maple City to attend a trivial signing ceremony.

Everyone knows he just wants to see Xu An'an!

But the result?

Hey, we didn't even catch a glimpse of a person!

Thinking of this, Song Zhe pursed his lips, finding it somewhat amusing.

Feeling his phone vibrate, Yan Heng unlocked it and opened the photo Pei Rang had sent.

Seeing Lu Yiming and another woman's extremely intimate figures on the screen, Yan Heng suddenly stopped and narrowed his eyes.

He pondered for a moment, then interrupted Song Zhe, "How's the matter I asked you to investigate last time?"

Song Zhe was taken aback before realizing what President Yan was asking.

He replied respectfully, "Reporting to President Yan, Ruijing Mansion is Miss Su's residence. Miss Xu stayed there for more than ten days and only went out yesterday to visit her grandmother at Yunxi Garden."

I stayed at Su Xiaohan's house for more than ten days...

Yan Heng raised an eyebrow, and the sharpness between his brows softened slightly.

After turning off the photo, Yan Heng replied to Pei Rang with one hand with two words: "Thanks."

When she looked up again, a barely perceptible smile played on her lips.

After waiting for so many years, he finally made the right bet...