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

Ever since Xu Wantang had a precognitive dream...

He's been searching for evidence of a sham marriage to extricate himself from the situation.

She searched the courtyard secretly several times, but still couldn't find the fake marriage certificate.

She also considered going to the police station to get a certificate of single status.

But there were Cen family members at the police station, and she didn't even have basic identification.

They can't afford to gamble, and they can't win a fight.

Therefore, she chose to start with Xu Chuxue, whom she knew best.

To stop Xu Chuxue and Cen Shichuan from harming her, she had to be forced to come out into the open.

This is the real reason why Xu Wantang deliberately photoshopped scars onto Xu Chuxue's face.

Based on everything she experienced in her dream, Xu Chuxue seemed to have known all along that she could "come back to life" and stand by Cen Shichuan's side again.

Xu Wantang was more like a smokescreen for her and Cen Shichuan in a certain sense.

As for the cause and effect, Xu Wantang couldn't guess either.

Powerless and without influence, she could only explore little by little while prioritizing self-preservation.

When Xu Chuxue saw the exact same scar in the photo, her first reaction was definitely to suspect that someone knew she was still alive.

Once exposed, both Xu Chuxue and Cen Shichuan will be embroiled in a huge scandal.

At this moment, Xu Wantang then brought out the plastic surgeon, Han Suna.

To keep the secret, Xu Chuxue will definitely contact Han Suna through Lin Zhuozhong.

As it turned out, Xu Wantang's plan was very successful.

A week ago, Han Suna stopped updating her videos daily and her location was changed to overseas.

However, Xu Chuxue must have suffered greatly if she wanted to change her appearance within a week.

It's highly likely that it's one of those illegal cosmetic surgeries performed abroad.

This was also intentional on Xu Wantang's part.

Isn't revenge about getting something back twice as much?

Being kind to them now will turn into a sharp blade used against you later.

At this moment, Xu Chuxue stood on the stage, completely at a loss.

It feels like the first twenty-odd years of my life were wiped out with a single click.

All she has left now is... Cen Shichuan.

She subconsciously looked at Cen Shichuan, only to find that Cen Shichuan was staring intently at Xu Wantang.

With just one glance, Xu Chuxue recognized that it was the possessive look in a man's eyes.

Her eyes reddened with anger, and she was about to say something.

Liao Zhen interrupted, "Xina, are you done? There's a banquet coming up. You can tell everyone about your story later."

Another hard slap.

Xu Chuxue gritted her teeth to maintain her composure: "I'm done. Thank you."

Liao Zhen smiled and changed the subject: "Then let me introduce Ms. Xu Wantang, the champion of this competition. I would also like to take this opportunity to announce some good news."

"Ms. Xu has officially signed a contract with our dance troupe and will soon be collaborating with Daisy on a new dance."

As soon as he finished speaking, applause broke out.

Xu Chuxue was so angry that she almost fell down the steps.

Xu Wantang reached out to help her up: "Xina, be careful, you could easily hurt your face if you fall like that."

Her face looked quite heavily made up up close, so she's probably still recovering.

Landing face-first will definitely cause an accident.

Xu Chuxue gritted her teeth and pulled her hand away, whispering, "Are you feeling smug?"

"Yes, after all... mistresses are universally condemned."

After Xu Wantang finished speaking, she lifted her skirt and waved as she entered the stage.

After delivering a heartfelt thank-you speech, Liao Zhen announced the official start of the banquet.

Liao Zhen then took Xu Wantang to meet the guests associated with the dance troupe.

As they raised their glasses, one hand took Xu Wantang's cup.

Cen Shichuan raised his glass to Liao Zhen and the guests, saying, "Wantang can't drink much, so as her husband, I'll drink for her."

"..."

Xu Wantang was taken aback.

Before anyone could react, sensible people immediately seized the opportunity to seal off the city.

"It seems the rumors weren't true; the two are truly a loving couple in private. They're a perfect match, a match made in heaven!"

Upon hearing this, Cen Shichuan actually smiled.

His gaze toward Xu Wantang held a slightly scrutinizing quality.

"I'll help you drink it later. There was some fruit liqueur in the chocolate mousse for flavoring, and you got drunk after only a few bites. Would you like to rest in your room?"

It turns out they wanted to strike first.

He was afraid that Xu Wantang would ask why he fainted.

Why not just find a reason in front of everyone and see Xu Wantang's reaction?

Xu Wantang blinked, then looked as if she had just realized something.

"Oh, you have no idea how scared I was just now. When I woke up, the door was broken, and I couldn't get through on the phone. My handbag was still with you. Luckily, the ceiling light in the room was also broken, and the staff came to check, so I was able to leave the room."

play.

It's time to show off our acting skills.

Cen Shichuan stared at her for a few seconds, but couldn't figure it out, before his expression relaxed.

Just then, a voice broke in.

"So the Third Young Master came with the Young Madam. I thought he came with Xina. I saw the two of you in the corridor before the banquet started."

It was Ji Yan who spoke.

Standing next to him was... Cen Yuan.

Liao Zhen and the guests were even more respectful to the newcomer than before.

"Second Young Master, Discipline Master."

"Um."

Ji Yan responded and walked to the opposite side of Xu Wantang.

Cen Yuan remained calm, nodding slightly, without speaking or looking at Xu Wantang.

It was as if the two people didn't know each other.

That's right, he has a female companion today, so he should avoid suspicion.

But... where is Chen Jingjing? Why isn't she with him?

As Xu Wantang was lost in thought, Cen Shichuan suddenly grabbed her hand.

He explained, "I just bumped into Xena by chance. Wan Tang isn't the kind of person who holds grudges."

As he spoke, Cen Shichuan increased the pressure on his hand as if issuing a warning.

Xu Wantang winced in pain, but could only nod and say, "Mm."

Ji Yan is a lawyer. What kind of people haven't he seen besides ghosts?

Xu Wantang's feelings for Cen Shichuan were definitely not the relentless pursuit that was rumored.

He raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Young Madam is magnanimous; she's clearly destined for great things."

Xu Wantang sensed a hint of sarcasm in his tone and glanced at him lightly.

Where is the promised group of family and friends?

Why are you making fun of her?

Ji Yan's gaze fell on Xu Wantang's dress, his eyes flickered, and he immediately said, "This pink dress really suits the young mistress; it's absolutely stunning."

"..."

Although it was a compliment, Xu Wantang had a strange sense of foreboding.

Ji Yan said thoughtfully, "However... the Second Young Master hates pink the most."

Xu Wantang's heart skipped a beat.

Cen Yuan hates pink the most?

So, what about him and Chen Jingjing...?

Before Xu Wantang could figure it out, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind, and she quickly looked at Cen Shichuan.

But we were still a step too late.

Cen Shichuan laughed and said, "This is also the first time Wan Tang has worn pink, which immediately reminds me of what she looked like when she was eighteen or nineteen."

As is widely known, Xu Wantang began to have a crush on Cen Shichuan when she was eighteen or nineteen years old.

So Cen Shichuan wanted to express that Xu Wantang wore pink because of him.

but……

Xu Wantang, feeling guilty, looked up at a certain spot and happened to fall into a pair of dark eyes.

Their eyes met, and the man's eyes were deep and dark, but not as silent as before.

Ripples spread across the surface, carrying a deeper meaning, a smile that is not quite a smile.

laugh?

really!

Cen Yuan understood!

He spoke calmly, "I also discriminate based on the person."

Ah!

Xu Wantang's face turned red to the roots of her ears.

The worst part was that everyone thought she was shy because of what Cen Shichuan said; Cen Yuan was referring to Chen Jingjing, who was wearing a pink dress.

But only she and Cen Yuan knew the reason.

When a man and a woman have a secret, the feeling is very different, like... having an affair?

My apologies, my apologies.

She actually dared to have such fantasies about the Buddha's son; in reality, she only dared to flirt with him.

The more Xu Wantang thought about it, the hotter her face became.

Until two people coughed at the same time.

"cough."

"cough."