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

Liao Zhen paused deliberately, glancing at someone.

I recalled what had happened on the second-floor stands.

She gently shook her folding fan, looked at the man beside her, and teased, "Xu Wantang's teacher recommended her many times, but unfortunately she's a hopeless romantic and schemed to marry into the Cen family."

"Looking at her now, if she weren't a dancer, she could be an actress."

After saying that, she laughed.

But there was more to his words than met the eye.

The man put down his teacup and pressed a check under the bottom of it.

"Mr. Liao, tell me the results."

Liao Zhen glanced at the number on the check.

Twenty million.

He immediately closed the folding fan and used the handle to move the check in front of him.

The dance troupe exists more for the sake of artistic heritage and as a symbol of the local community.

Therefore, in addition to performance revenue, the funds also include capital investment.

To put it bluntly, it takes a lot of money and connections to train a dance troupe.

So, it's foolish to refuse money when you have it.

Besides, with so many contestants today, it's obvious who has real skill.

Liao Zhen looked at the man and covered her mouth to chuckle.

"Long time no see. I didn't expect you to have this kind of hobby. You..."

The man glanced at him dismissively: "Have I been here before?"

Liao Zhen clicked his tongue twice: "Never been here before, never seen it before, don't worry, I will follow your arrangements."

Returning to his senses, Liao Zhen glanced at the name on the card.

"The champion of this competition is... Xu Wantang."

Upon hearing the name, not only Xu Chuxue was stunned.

Even Xu Wantang herself was stunned for a long time.

Before the competition, she knew perfectly well that with Cen Shichuan's power and his favoritism towards Xu Chuxue, the championship would definitely belong to Xu Chuxue.

Therefore, her goal has always been second place.

While doing so, I also carried out my own plans.

Unexpectedly, Liao Zhen did not try to please Cen Shichuan.

Finally, someone next to her gave Xu Wantang a push.

"Go claim your prize!"

Xu Wantang then walked up to Liao Zhen and accepted the heavy trophy.

"Thank you, Mr. Liao."

"You're welcome. You did a great job. Let's find some time to have a good talk. It's settled then, I'll make an appointment first, and I must be the first to speak with you."

Liao Zhen extended an olive branch, her cheerful and open-minded tone instantly putting Xu Wantang at ease.

She nodded: "Okay."

Liao Zhen then presented the trophies to the third and second place winners.

Unsurprisingly, an accident occurred.

Xu Chuxue only managed to get second place.

She looked angrily at Cen Shichuan in the audience, wanting him to stand up for her.

But then he noticed that Cen Shichuan was staring intently at Xu Wantang!

Jealousy heaved violently in her chest, and she felt as if her mask would be ripped off by her rage at any moment.

She stepped forward, wanting to retort, "You..."

But as soon as she opened her mouth, people stared at her and whispered among themselves.

"So that's how it is. No wonder you always wear a mask."

Xu Chuxue noticed that everyone was looking at their phones, so she took out her own phone as well.

Upon seeing the contents, she completely panicked, didn't even take the trophy, and turned to run backstage.

Xu Wantang looked at her back, covered her face with the trophy, and curled her lips slightly.

Turn around and pretend you know nothing, then get ready to take pictures.

As soon as she stepped off the stage, Cen Shichuan stopped in front of her, raising his chin and giving her a cold look.

"I never imagined that one day I would be deceived by my own wife."

wife?

What kind of wife is she?

A fake car accident, a fake certificate, and a "husband" who deceives and hurts her at every turn for another woman.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them enemies.

of course.

Xu Wantang wouldn't be foolish enough to challenge Cen Shichuan in public.

Yu Guangzhong and Liao Zhen walked over with the others.

She quickly showed panic, as if she felt guilty for doing something wrong.

"Third Young Master, I didn't mean to lie to you. It really was my sister who asked me to dream about it. And when I was on the phone with you that day, I mentioned that I dreamed about my sister. Maybe your female colleague was calling you, and you didn't hear her."

"Really? Then tell me why you're dancing a dance related to childbirth?"

Cen Shichuan's voice turned icy, his gaze fixed on Xu Wantang without blinking.

I wanted to find some clues on her face.

Xu Wantang simply lowered her eyes obediently: "It really is because of my sister and the child. I dreamt that my sister was holding the child. Otherwise, how could someone like me who has never given birth think of such things?"

"..."

Cen Shichuan didn't speak, but he looked extremely sinister.

He knew very well that Xu Chuxue was not dead and could not possibly be appearing in his dreams.

After much thought, there is only one possibility that would lead Xu Wantang to tell such a lie.

Cen Shichuan looked at her: "Are you still angry about your female colleague?"

"what?"

Xu Wantang's mind went blank.

She had considered that Cen Shichuan would be angry and disgusted.

They even punished her.

I never imagined he would say something like that.

At that moment, a voice interrupted their conversation.

"Oh, isn't this the Third Young Master?"

Liao Zhen walked over, fanning herself: "The Third Young Master's wife won the championship, but why does the Third Young Master not seem very happy?"

Upon seeing so many people, Cen Shichuan immediately composed himself and squinted at Liao Zhen.

"Mr. Liao, you're joking. What could possibly make me unhappy? I'm just overjoyed right now."

He emphasized the words "what happened" slightly.

It sounded like a warning, yet also like a threat.

It likely refers to the matter of bribing Xu Chuxue to secure a direct path to the championship.

Liao Zhen covered her lips with her folding fan, completely unfazed by the pressure: "How would I know what's on Third Young Master's mind? I'm not his female colleague. I'm just here to remind Xu Wantang that it's time to take pictures."

That was a brilliant reply.

In plain language, it means if you don't mention it, I won't say it either; we'll keep to ourselves.

Xu Wantang was no match for these people and was afraid of saying the wrong thing.

He interrupted repeatedly, "Mr. Liao, let's go take pictures. Don't keep everyone waiting."

Liao Zhen nodded.

Just as Xu Wantang was about to leave, Cen Shichuan grabbed her wrist.

"I'll accompany you for the photoshoot. As your husband, how could I be absent from such an important moment?"

"..."

Xu Wantang was stunned.

Shouldn't he be looking for Xu Chuxue now?

Cen Shichuan pulled Xu Wantang in front of him and sighed softly, "I forgive you for this, but don't let it happen again."

He will also comfort Xu Chuxue.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wantang had no interest in replying at all.

Cen Shichuan always had an air of superiority and condescension.

Her thoughts were never important.

As she walked in front of the camera, Xu Wantang tried to pull her hand away.

Cen Shichuan gripped it even tighter.

Just as the photographer yelled "Get ready!", his phone rang.

Someone tactfully said they needed to use the restroom, tacitly agreeing to wait for Cen Shichuan to answer the phone first.

Cen Shichuan turned to answer the phone, his voice low: "What is it?"

I don't know what was said on the other end of the phone.

Cen Shichuan's expression was rather unpleasant.

Xu Wantang knew at a glance that it must be Xu Chuxue.

Thinking of Xu Chuxue's repeated provocations, she once again played the role of a scheming woman.

"Third Young Master, let's take a picture together by ourselves."

"..."

Just as Cen Shichuan was about to nod, Xu Chuxue seemed to say something else, and his expression immediately changed.

He hung up the phone a few seconds later.

He looked at Xu Wantang and said, "You guys go ahead and film. I have something to take care of. I'll come and keep you company later."

Xu Wantang knew that once he left, he would never come back.

But she just wanted to annoy Cen Shichuan and Xu Chuxue.

When everyone cast gossipy glances her way, she deliberately pursed her lips in a wronged manner.

"The photo shoot won't take long, it'll be quick..."

"Xu Wantang, I have something to say."

After saying this, Cen Shichuan turned around and left without looking back.

Instantly, everyone's gaze towards Xu Wantang turned to pity.

They concluded that Xu Wantang and Cen Shichuan's marriage was unhappy.

Only Xu Wantang knows how genuine her smile on camera truly is.

After all, the more Cen Shichuan ignores her now, the more exciting the drama will become later.