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

Xu Wantang went to the bar and got a glass of juice and a glass of champagne.

Cen Shichuan took a sip of champagne: "You didn't eat much just now, so I've asked someone to prepare something delicious for us at home. We can eat as soon as we get back."

Home?

Xu Wantang was taken aback and squeezed the juice glass.

The Cen family is not her family.

Besides, would Xu Chuxue really let Cen Shichuan have dinner with her?

Xu Wantang didn't say it explicitly, but nodded: "Okay."

However, her response did not improve Cen Shichuan's mood; instead, it made him even more gloomy.

She was just as obedient and well-behaved as before.

But Cen Shichuan knew she had changed.

Her eyes were so calm, so calm, that they didn't seem to be looking at a lover, but rather at a job.

Perhaps I hurt her too deeply in the past.

It's okay.

He will make it up to her gradually in the future.

After the banquet, everyone exchanged pleasantries and left.

Xu Wantang greeted Liao Zhen, "President Liao, I'll be leaving now."

"I?"

Liao Zhen glanced at Cen Shichuan a few steps away: "Aren't you guys coming together?"

Xu Wantang waved her phone: "He should be leaving soon."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Cen Shichuan's phone rang.

He turned his wheelchair to answer the phone, and you could vaguely hear him say, "Feeling unwell? I understand, I'll be right there."

Liao Zhen fanned himself with a folding fan and chuckled, "Men are a dime a dozen in this world."

Xu Wantang nodded in agreement.

After finishing the phone call, Cen Shichuan went to Xu Wantang.

"Wantang, I have some work to take care of. You go back first, and I'll come back and have something to eat with you."

"it is good."

Xu Wantang waved her hand gently, her face expressionless.

She knew in her heart that Cen Shichuan wouldn't go back tonight, let alone have a meal with her.

Cen Shichuan suddenly reached out and grabbed Xu Wantang.

Her voice was unusually gentle: "Are you angry? I'll go back as soon as I've finished my work."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xu Wantang couldn't make things too awkward, so she could only respond with a smile.

"Don't be angry, you go and get busy."

"Don't I know you?"

Cen Shichuan sighed softly, as if a husband was trying to appease an angry wife: "I promised you I would buy you this set of jewelry."

"Mr. Liao, name your price."

Immediately, Xu Wantang was surrounded by envious glances.

Liao Zhen chuckled and joked, "Third Young Master, I can't sell jewelry. It's just one of my hobbies. If you really want to buy it for Wan Tang, I remember there's a necklace in the same series. I'll help you find a picture."

As she spoke, she opened her phone to look for photos.

"No need. Since President Liao has already asked, a gentleman does not take what others like. I will help Wan Tang look at other jewelry. I think Wan Tang will not mind."

Cen Shichuan immediately interrupted, his eyes filled with a chilling aura.

He always does this, always throwing the problem at Xu Wantang.

It may seem like you're showing her respect, but in reality, you've already made the decision for her.

Xu Wantang also knew that Cen Shichuan's change of mind was not due to Liao Zhen's explanation.

Instead, it was a different necklace from the same series that Xu Chuxue had.

Xu Chuxue had already shown off their affection for each other before.

Cen Shichuan simply didn't want her to know.

Or perhaps he felt she wasn't good enough for him and simply went along with the flow to reject her.

He could just say it as a formality; of course, Cen Shichuan would save the good stuff for Xu Chuxue.

but……

She can't just give up everything, can she?

She was completely manipulated by Xu Chuxue and Cen Shichuan, and almost had her life ruined by IVF.

She might not get a share of the jewelry worth tens of millions, but surely she could have a few pieces worth a few million?

Xu Wantang pursed her red lips slightly, her expression aggrieved, and spoke softly in a gentle tone.

"Actually, I don't really like this jewelry set that much. I prefer the pearl necklace from the Royal Collection. It just so happens that they recently released a new product, and it only costs four and a half million."

After she finished speaking, she blinked her clear, black and white eyes.

Bright and lively.

There's also a hint of coquettishness.

As everyone says, she is breathtakingly beautiful.

This was the first time Cen Shichuan had ever seen Xu Wantang like this.

Although he saw through her little scheme at a glance.

But my heart was still racing.

He smiled and said, "Okay, I'll have someone deliver the jewelry to my home right away."

When Xu Wantang thought about the 4.5 million yuan he would receive, his smile became even more genuine.

But next second.

Xu Wantang felt a tightness in her back as the scent of sandalwood followed closely behind.

Cen Shichuan turned his head to look at the entrance of the banquet hall.

"Second Brother, are we waiting for Miss Chen?"

"Um."

The man's gaze was calm and serene, sweeping coldly over Xu Wantang.

She shrank her neck, feeling like she'd been caught in the act.

Cen Shichuan chuckled, "Then Wan Tang and I won't bother you any longer. We'll take our leave now."

After saying that, he pulled Xu Wantang away.

They didn't even give Xu Wantang a chance to speak.

When I got outside the hotel, the car was already waiting.

Lu Jiu tried to push Cen Shichuan into the car, but he raised his hand to stop her.

He looked at Xu Wantang: "If you really don't want me to go, I can choose not to."

"..."

Xu Wantang was stunned. What was he doing now?

But she didn't believe he wouldn't look for Xu Chuxue.

She smiled faintly and changed the subject: "Work is more important. Ms. Liao said she'd drive me home later, so I can return the clothes and jewelry to her."

"I……"

Just as Cen Shichuan was about to say something, his phone received a text message.

He glanced at the message, and nodded in less than three seconds: "Okay, I'm leaving."

Without hesitation, he got into the car and left.

After the car disappeared completely, Xu Wantang's smile vanished.

Acting is really tiring.

But considering the 4.5 million yuan salary, it doesn't seem so tiring anymore.

She walked happily to the parking lot and got into Liao Zhen's car.

As soon as she sat down, Xu Wantang began to remove the jewelry: "President Liao, I'll return the jewelry to you first, and I'll return the dress to you after I've had it dry-cleaned."

"You don't like this jewelry set that much?" Liao Zhen asked rhetorically.

"I love it! How could I not love the first piece of jewelry I've ever worn?"

Xu Wantang carefully wiped the necklace she had taken off clean.

Liao Zhen asked, puzzled, "Then why did you change to the pearl necklace?"

Xu Wantang was so busy wiping the necklace that she blurted out, "I don't want him to buy this."

She didn't want to think of Cen Shichuan every time she thought about how beautiful she was.

After saying that, Xu Wantang realized what she had said.

Before she could explain, Liao Zhen quickly changed the subject: "Shall I take you home?"

"No need, just drop me off at the next intersection."

"it is good."

Liao Zhen glanced at the direction of the intersection; it wasn't the way back to the Cen family's house at all.

But she didn't ask any more questions.

After the car stopped, Xu Wantang stood in front of the car door and leaned over.

"Mr. Liao, thank you."

it is more than words.

Close the car door.

Liao Zhen sent a text message.

"Did you hear that? This jewelry..."

"Give me."

……

After seeing off President Liao, Xu Wantang, clutching her skirt, hailed a taxi to a barbecue restaurant she used to frequent during her school days.

She eats all her indulgent meals here.

The owners are a husband and wife. Seeing that everyone around them is a student, they believe that the meat is not only of good quality but also very generous in portion.

The proprietress recognized Xu Wantang at a glance: "It's you! It's been over a year since you last came. Still the same?"

"Okay, and could you also add two more plates of meat?"

Xu Wantang pointed to the menu.

The proprietress kindly reminded her, "A young girl like you can't eat that much."

"I am not alone."

"Oh! You're in a relationship? That's great! Auntie will bring you a plate of meat later."

"No, no..."

Before Xu Wantang could finish speaking, the shop door was pushed open.

A tall, imposing figure walked slowly through the retro-style store toward her.

She has a cool and aloof demeanor and exudes an aura of intimidation.

Under the warm light, the red Buddhist prayer beads on her wrist exuded a restrained and ascetic aura.

The proprietress stared wide-eyed at the newcomer, then exclaimed excitedly, "Your boyfriend's here!"

Xu Wantang: "..."