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The next morning, I only got up after checking my phone's email.

As soon as I walked out of the room, I saw Jiang Li busying herself in the kitchen, wearing last year's discounted clothes.

Upon hearing a sound, she turned to look at me and gently said, "Honey, go freshen up, breakfast will be ready soon."

After saying that, she continued making breakfast.

Whenever anyone came to the house, they always said I was lucky to have married a good wife like Jiang Li.

Not only is she beautiful, but she also cooks really well.

I used to think the same way.

...

After brushing my teeth, I came out to find Jiang Li already sitting by the dining table, waiting for me.

Just as I pulled out the chair and sat down, I heard Jiang Li's voice.

"Honey, I'm going on a business trip today, for a week."

My hand paused as I picked up some food, recalling the email I saw earlier about Chen Huaizhi returning today, feeling a cold smirk within, then pretending not to understand:

"Why is it so sudden?"

Jiang Li sighed deeply and said, "The boss just messaged to inform me."

I nodded discontentedly and said, "All right then."

After breakfast, I cleaned up the dishes, and Jiang Li was already dragging her suitcase out.

I felt an overwhelming disgust inside, Jiang Li, are you in such a rush to see Chen Huaizhi?

Jiang Li placed her suitcase by the door, came to my side, wrapped her arms around my waist, and said softly, "Honey, I'll be back soon, don't worry."

After saying that, she tiptoed up and kissed my face.

I watched Jiang Li's self-directed little drama with cold eyes, lowered my gaze, and asked, "Wifey, which hotel are you staying at this time? I might visit you if I have time."

Without hesitation, Jiang Li gave the hotel's name, jokingly saying, "Are you really so unwilling to part with me?"

"Don't waste money, we still need to save up for a house."

I nodded helplessly.

Hmph, whether I go or not, it's not up to you.

...

Watching Jiang Li's unhesitating departure with her suitcase, I fell into deep thought.

Jiang Li and I met at a bar.

It was a friend's birthday, and we all went to the bar to celebrate.

On my way to the restroom, I encountered a heavily drunk Jiang Li, followed by a man who seemed to harbor ill intentions.

Out of kindness, I took her away from the bar.

The next day, she used gratitude as an excuse to invite me to dinner.

During the meal, she said she had been drowning her sorrows at the bar due to a breakup, and if it weren't for me, she might have been in danger.

At the time, I felt pity for Jiang Li, a young girl, and often tried to console her.

Through this mutual interaction, we ended up together.

Because we had no money, we simply registered our marriage without any festivities.

Now, recalling it, it seems peculiar.

Throughout our marriage, I've never mentioned family matters, and Jiang Li has never asked.

In fact, if she had asked, I would have told her my dad is the richest man.

Back then, because of disagreements over my university major, I had a falling out with my family.

My father and I both have stubborn tempers, especially when he found out I got married without telling him, he was even angrier, so we haven't been in touch for years.

It wasn't until this happened that I asked my dad's secretary to investigate Jiang Li and Chen Huaizhi.

That's when I found out Jiang Li had always seen me as mere entertainment.

Just as I was preparing to think of how to retaliate against this disgusting woman, Jiang Li, an unexpected event occurred.