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"A rental wife? Isn't that something made up in novels!" I was genuinely surprised.

"Haha, real life is far more outrageous than novels. Rental wives are not only real, but they're one of the most popular tourist services here." The driver went into detail to explain to me.

A rental wife is when Thailand girls act as temporary wives for tourists.

Just like the shared bikes back home.

Those offering rental wife services are young, pretty local girls from Thailand. These girls are quite smart, often capable of speaking one or several foreign languages.

Foreign tourists sign rental wife agreements with these girls for short periods of a few days or as long as several months.

During the agreement, during the day these girls are the tourists' guides, companions, and translators, managing their itinerary and arranging food and accommodation.

At night, tourists can do whatever they want with these gentle and beautiful girls, including sleeping together or playing other forbidden games.

The girls are not allowed to raise any objections because during the contract period, the girls are considered the guests' private property.

Keeping the guests satisfied is the girls' paramount task.

If the service is unsatisfactory and receives complaints, they not only face claims for breach of contract but may also be barred from the profession in the future.

Thailand is a country with significant wealth disparity, with the poor living arduous lives. Those girls choose this profession out of necessity.

"Even though it's all about the same matter between men and women when going out to play, rental wives are new and trendy, and their service attitude is better than those dancers in the red-light district, so they are particularly favored by male tourists. Many people visit Thailand every year, not for the scenery and food, but to experience this unique rental wife service."

The driver paused and then continued, "I've driven a taxi for more than 20 years, and every year I see many male tourists mysteriously disappearing. Their families are worried, searching, but in the end, they find out the men aren't caught in any accidents; they've sneaked off to experience the rental wife service."

Listening to him, I finally understood why the police acted so indifferently when I reported it.

Did they think Zhao Kai's absence was him enjoying himself out there?

Was his excuse about visiting relatives a lie?

I really didn't want to believe this.

Though I didn't have deep love for Zhao Kai, he was a decently educated person.

Would he really indulge in such a degrading act?

As I was consoling myself, my gaze was suddenly caught by a scene on the roadside!

I saw Zhao Kai!

He was wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, with large sunglasses on his face, a colorful T-shirt paired with big shorts — the standard tourist attire.

Nestled beside Zhao Kai was a pretty young woman with a moderately good figure and a healthy tan!

Whether due to natural gifts or cosmetic enhancements, her body was slender yet had voluptuous contours at her chest, with a waistline as slender as a water snake, and her hips were bountiful like a peach.

Truly a stunner!

Zhao Kai was clearly deeply attracted to this woman, as he was shamelessly fondling her hand and guiding it to touch his forbidden areas!

Even though I was dozens of meters away, I could still clearly see the lustful expression on Zhao Kai's face!

Like an eager dog in heat!

My heart turned cold!

I was overwhelmed with immense humiliation and disappointment!

Although I wasn't completely satisfied with Zhao Kai, I was sincere and loyal in dating him.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have proposed traveling to Thailand as a way to reaffirm my decision to marry him!

I didn't agree to let him touch me before marriage, but I didn't go out messing around either!

I have someone in my heart, but I've never pursued him, never cheated!

Who would expect a trip to expose human nature and life's diverse facets!

Men!

Are they all so shameless?

All think with their lower halves!

The driver saw my bitter smile and, as someone who's been through life, advised, "Hey! Take it easy, life has to be lived in confusion."

I didn't respond, paid the fare, and approached Zhao Kai and the woman from behind.

Zhao Kai didn't notice me coming closer, he was holding the Thailand girl: "Lani, you performed very well last night, but still too shy, so many positions you're too reserved. I have plenty of Japanese instructional clips on my phone, let's study them together tonight?"

The girl called Lani had a very charming voice: "Oh hubby, you're so naughty..."

Zhao Kai laughed shamelessly and said: "Naughty? This is called bad men are loved by women; I just enjoy watching your quiet endurance biting the pillow, I—"

"Zhao Kai, Mr. Li wants you to call back."

I really couldn't stand Zhao Kai's filthy words anymore, so I interrupted him aloud.

"Nie Qing, why are you here?" Zhao Kai was dumbfounded when he saw me.