After her ninth miscarriage, she finally let her scumbag husband and her beloved get together.

Xu Shengze paused for a few seconds, his smile became forced, and he even seemed eager to explain.

"Wan Tang, what nonsense are you talking about? The first snow that day was caused by a severe allergic reaction after eating your flower cake. My parents and I accompanied her to the doctor and didn't get back until very late."

It was indeed Xu Wantang who was talking nonsense.

However, judging from Xu Shengze's anxious expression, it seems she was right.

It was all just Xu Chuxue's little scheme.

No one cared about her feelings, so she didn't need to know the truth.

Xu Wantang sneered inwardly, but her face showed sadness after her distress.

"I'm sorry, I misremembered. But it's been so long, does my brother still think I don't deserve to eat flower cakes? Then I'll just go back."

After saying that, Xu Wantang got up to leave.

Xu Shengze became even more anxious and quickly grabbed her, saying, "You can't leave."

It's not that we don't want to leave, it's that we can't leave.

It seems Xu Shengze must have something else on his mind when he contacted her today.

It must be related to Xu Chuxue.

However, this show must continue.

To make the performance more realistic, Xu Wantang turned around while crying.

As a result, I accidentally bumped into someone.

I looked up.

This person turned out to be Ji Yan, Cen Yuan's lawyer friend.

Xu Wantang dared not admit it, but had to continue acting, so she could only wipe her eyes and apologize.

"Sir, I'm sorry, you may go now."

Ji Yan glanced at the two of them, his expression unchanged: "Hmm."

Then I went straight upstairs and left.

Xu Wantang breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that perhaps he didn't even recognize her.

Just then, Xu Shengze grabbed her.

"Wantang, don't be angry. Today, I'll take you to a private room. You can eat as many flower cakes as you want."

"Really? But a VIP seat costs five figures per person, isn't that too expensive?"

Ding!

Your green tea sister is online.

Xu Wantang's obedient and easy-going demeanor instantly disarmed Xu Shengze.

"How can it be considered 'spending money' when the older brother treats his younger sister to a meal?"

Before Xu Wantang could speak, Xu Shengze pulled her up to a private room on the second floor.

Each table is located in a semi-open, curved space.

You can see other tables, but each table still retains its own private space.

Xu Wantang thought Xu Shengze would find a quiet spot, but to her surprise, he chose a spot next to the stairs.

"Brother, isn't it noisy in here?"

"No, there's a window here with a view of the scenery downstairs. Sitting here will make you feel better."

Following Xu Shengze's finger, Xu Wantang indeed saw the view of the garden downstairs through the glass window.

The garden is lush and beautiful this season.

Xu Wantang did not refuse again and sat down, clutching her bag.

This time, Xu Shengze didn't try to reason with her or talk about feelings like he did before. Instead, he directly ordered two plates of flower cakes for her.

While waiting for the meal, he handed Xu Wantang a gift box.

"Wantang, this is a gift I specially brought back for you from my business trip to France."

"Thank you, brother."

Xu Wantang opened the gift box and found a bottle of perfume inside.

But when she touched the embossed bottom of the bottle with her fingertip, she was quite certain that it was a domestically produced anti-counterfeiting label.

This perfume wasn't bought in France at all.

Did I just buy something random to fool her?

The packaging is exquisitely designed, with clever details on every corner, and it even has a unique, light fragrance.

"Wantang, try it on and see if you like it." Xu Shengze pointed to the perfume.

Xu Wantang saw the urging in his eyes and couldn't help but tighten her grip on the perfume.

Seeing that she didn't move, Xu Shengze stood up and said, "Don't you know how to use it? This bottle design is indeed quite unique. Let me teach you..."

Seeing this, Xu Wantang sprayed twice in his direction.

"Ah! What are you doing!"

The rebuke almost slipped out, and the speaker even forgot to hide the disgust in their voice.

Xu Shengze, like a startled cat, hurriedly grabbed a napkin to wipe his face and body.

He only realized what was happening when everyone was looking at him, and immediately looked up with a smile.

"Wantang, don't mind me. I'm a man, and I'm afraid people will misunderstand if I use this kind of perfume. I'm not talking about you, but you're really careless."

As he spoke, his gaze passed over the perfume and landed directly on Xu Wantang's face, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

Xu Wantang frowned slightly as always, her eyes crinkling as she gently bit her lower lip.

"Brother, I'm sorry, I thought that's how you use perfume. It's all my fault for not using any good perfume. Let's eat first."

After saying that, she casually put the perfume back into the box.

Xu Shengze was not given a chance to refute at all.

Seeing her cautious manner, Xu Shengze didn't say anything more.

Next.

Xu Shengze did not, as he had in her dream, advise her to settle down and have a child with Cen Shichuan.

There was no mention of the dance competition.

It was as if the two were just having a simple meal together as siblings.

until……

"Wantang?"

The man's deliberately intimate voice was tinged with malice.

Hearing the sound, Xu Wantang looked over and recognized the man by the way he was playing with his car keys.

During her university years, she was pursued by Sun Wei, a wealthy second-generation heir.

It's less about pursuing her and more about someone wanting to keep her as a mistress.

After Xu Wantang explicitly refused, Sun Wei somehow obtained her private information.

Sun Wei was everywhere in her life, from her classes to her daily routines.

Almost wherever she was, Sun Wei would appear.

There were so many coincidences that everyone thought they were dating.

Even her parents stood up and criticized her for not studying properly and messing around with men.

She explained it countless times, but no one listened.

Sun Wei would always appear when she was being scolded by her parents.

"I know your parents don't like you. Why don't you come with me? I'll treat you well."

Xu Wantang was both scared and anxious, thinking he had gone mad.

The answer is obvious: the only person who could have exposed her private information was someone close to her.

For example, Xu Chuxue.

Or perhaps, the Xu Shengze before our eyes.

"Wantang, who is this...?"

Xu Shengze covered his lips with his wine glass, seemingly casually, but still unable to hide the smile spreading across his lips.

Xu Wantang gripped her chopsticks tightly, as if she had never known the brother in front of her.

They were very close when they were little.

My parents were strict with my older brother from a young age, and they would punish him if he didn't do well.

Xu Wantang was disliked by his parents, so he could only secretly help his brother with chores. If he did well, his parents would not punish him.

Her brother would praise her for being sensible.

Xu Chuxue would cuddle with her parents and act cute, begging them to let her brother go.

Xu Chuxue is indeed more likable because she does it effortlessly.

Xu Wantang overestimated her bond with her brother, which had been forged through thick and thin.

Since Xu Shengze doesn't care about the sibling relationship, why should Xu Wantang care?

When she looked up again, she saw Sun Wei, no longer panicked as before, but only unfamiliar with him.

He replied casually, "I don't know him."

Sun Wei is an egomaniac; he enjoys seeing women flustered in front of him.

Saying you don't know him would be an insult to him.

Not only was he stunned, but Xu Shengze was also stunned.

The two exchanged glances out of the corner of their eyes, and Xu Shengze could only take the initiative to speak: "But why does he look so familiar?"

Sun Wei straightened his suit jacket and smiled, "Young Master Xu, we actually met in college, Wan Tang."

Xu Shengze feigned sudden realization and deliberately raised his voice: "Oh, I remember now, you're Wan Tang's ex-boyfriend."

The word "ex-boyfriend" sparked the gossip of the other guests, who all began to steal glances at Xu Wantang's table.

Xu Wantang immediately denied it: "No! I don't know him, and he's not my ex-boyfriend."

Ignoring Xu Wantang's rebuttal, Sun Wei pretended to be intimate with her and moved closer.

"We used to be inseparable, and now that you're married, you're turning your back on me?"

They went in and out together, got married, and then turned their backs on each other.

Every word made everyone around prick up their ears, and the atmosphere quieted down considerably.

Xu Wantang spoke again: "Sir, are you drunk? I really don't know you, and I've never been with you before."

Seeing that she stubbornly refused to admit it, Sun Wei's brows and eyes showed a clear hint of impatience.

At this moment, Xu Shengze stood up.

"Alright, let bygones be bygones. You two have a good talk. I'm going to the restroom."

These words didn't seem to be spoken to Xu Wantang; they were more like a disclaimer addressed to everyone present.

What happens next is none of his business.

But how could Xu Wantang let him off so easily?