After the divorce, I started to transfer

Chen Feng's original plan was simply to send Zhang Jingwen back to her residence and then leave.

But Zhang Jingwen had clearly already planned ahead. After recounting the complicated relationship between Dai Sixian and Chen Feiyu, she begged Chen Feng to take her for a stroll around East Lake, her tone full of pitifulness, saying she hadn't been there in a long time. She even emphasized that she had prepared sunglasses, a mask, and a wide-brimmed sun hat.

Once these three magical items are on her body, they completely cover most of her face, so even if her own mother stood in front of her, she probably wouldn't recognize her.

Just then, the car was driving near the East Lake Scenic Area. Under Zhang Jingwen's coaxing and pleading, which was a bit coquettish and cute, Chen Feng finally softened and agreed.

As luck would have it, they were quite fortunate. Just as they decided to find a place to park by East Lake, they saw a car in a roadside parking space not far ahead suddenly turn on its taillights, then slowly start moving and quickly drive away from the space, perfectly clearing it out.

Seeing this, Chen Feng slightly increased the accelerator, and in just a few seconds, he smoothly and steadily parked the car in the empty space. The whole process was seamless.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingwen's eyes were filled with surprise and joy. She said happily, "Look, aren't we incredibly lucky today? We were just thinking about finding a parking space when one appeared out of nowhere. It must be God helping us, wanting us to get out of the car and have some fun."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng nodded and smiled, "That's right, it seems that God is helping us. Let's get ready to get out of the car. Quickly put on your sunglasses, mask, and hat."

"Okay, I'll put it on right away."

Zhang Jingwen quickly put on the three items one by one, almost completely covering her pretty face, leaving only her bright and lively eyes visible. She looked so good that even her own mother wouldn't recognize her.

However, the temperature is still around 20 degrees Celsius, and wearing a thick mask at this time makes it somewhat stuffy and uncomfortable to breathe.

However, things are not like they used to be.

In the past, it was rare to see anyone wearing a mask on the street. If you did, you would find it very strange, especially when the weather was hot. I believe many people would look at the person with a strange gaze.

Things are different now. Even in June when the temperature is over 30 degrees Celsius, it's not strange to see people wearing masks on the street.

This can be considered a way of changing customs and traditions.

The two quickly got out of the car and began a leisurely stroll along the path by East Lake.

The hustle and bustle of the May Day holiday has just subsided, and there are significantly fewer tourists by the lake now. Without the crowds and jostling, it is indeed a perfect place for a quiet stroll.

Chen Feng himself hadn't been here for a while, and now, looking out over the lake and mountains, he was enjoying this moment of leisure and tranquility, which felt quite wonderful.

After walking silently for a short distance, Zhang Jingwen took the initiative to reach out and gently hold his hand.

Chen Feng subconsciously turned his head to look at her, his gaze lingering for a moment on her face hidden by sunglasses, but in the end he did not pull away and let her hold his hand.

Zhang Jingwen was initially a little nervous, but seeing that Chen Feng did not resist, she immediately relaxed, and a sense of secret joy welled up in her heart.

Having known Chen Feng for so long, opportunities for them to openly hold hands and date outdoors like this are extremely rare.

This time, it felt especially precious and rare to her.

"I'm flying to Shanghai tomorrow for promotional events, so... why don't you stay and keep me company tonight?"

In a good mood, Zhang Jingwen became bolder and pressed her advantage by making a further request, her voice filled with anticipation.

However, Chen Feng did not indulge her this time. He simply shook his head calmly and refused, saying, "I have other things to do tonight, so I won't keep you company."

Zhang Jingwen's lips twitched almost imperceptibly under her mask. She forcefully suppressed the urge to complain and continue to act coquettishly, and a look of disappointment appeared on her face. Unfortunately, she was wearing a large mask, so Chen Feng couldn't see her performance at all.

"Then when will I see you again after I leave tomorrow?" she pressed on, unwilling to give up.

Chen Feng casually replied, "We'll see. We can contact each other again when we both happen to be free."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingwen involuntarily pouted behind her mask, clearly showing her dissatisfaction, but unfortunately Chen Feng still couldn't see it.

Besides, even if she had a few more lives, she wouldn't dare to really get angry at Chen Feng. She could only suppress her anger and continue walking silently by the lake with Chen Feng, hand in hand, though she spoke much less.

Chen Feng didn't seem to want to start a conversation, which was fine. The two walked silently together, enjoying the unspoken companionship.

A dozen minutes later, Zhang Jingwen felt her legs were a little sore, so she pulled Chen Feng to find an empty bench by the lake and sat down.

Neither of them spoke at first, their gazes falling on the expansive surface of East Lake before them. Occasionally, a pleasure boat would glide by, leaving ripples in its wake. The distant, verdant mountains, along with the various buildings nearby, formed a harmonious and picturesque scene, seemingly a natural ink painting in the twilight.

Do you think Sister Xian will break up with Chen Feiyu?

After a period of silence between the two, Zhang Jingwen finally couldn't help but break the silence first.

Chen Feng snapped out of his thoughts and replied casually, "Who knows? It mainly depends on Dai Sixian's own thoughts. Chen Feiyu definitely doesn't want to split up."

Zhang Jingwen thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement, saying, "You're right, the key to this matter really lies with Sister Xian herself. I just don't know what decision she will make next."

Chen Feng thought to himself, "Instead of worrying so much about other people's romantic relationships, you should spend more time caring about yourself."

Chen Feng had already made a clear agreement with her; their relationship was essentially a mutually beneficial arrangement. He was attracted to her youth and beauty, while she needed his resources in the entertainment industry.

Later, as time went by, the two gradually transitioned from a purely transactional relationship to a romantic one, and some feelings developed between them.

But this feeling was far from enough to make Chen Feng look at her differently or give her any special treatment.

Moreover, Zhang Jingwen's inherent spoiled princess temperament was never the type that Chen Feng truly admired.

Although she no longer dares to lose her temper or act willfully in front of Chen Feng, old habits die hard.

If a woman with her personality weren't so beautiful and had such an outstanding temperament, Chen Feng would probably have lost interest in her long ago.

When it comes to romance, or even marriage, Chen Feng would never consider her.

Therefore, Chen Feng had already been planning in his mind to find a suitable opportunity to part ways with her amicably.

She has now firmly established herself as a top-tier actress in China, and with a little more effort, she may even rise to the top. At that point, having achieved great success, her vision and perspective will undoubtedly be much broader.

By then, she herself would probably no longer be content to be just one of Chen Feng's many confidantes, and that would be the most opportune time for Chen Feng to break up with her.

However, he also couldn't accurately predict when Zhang Jingwen would rise to the top.

Therefore, Chen Feng could only set the deadline in his mind to two years later. At that time, regardless of whether she had become a top star, Chen Feng would choose to break up with her.

After all, she was already 24 years old, and in two more years she would be 26, the most precious years of a woman's life. Chen Feng knew he couldn't waste any more of her youth, because he knew very well that he would never marry her.

Besides, he already has enough women around him, and Zhang Jingwen is clearly not on his list of women he can spend his life with.

Seeing that Chen Feng hadn't responded for a long time, Zhang Jingwen continued, "I can tell that Sister Xian is already somewhat dissatisfied with Chen Feiyu. I just don't know if she can finally make up her mind to break up with him. What do you think?"

Chen Feng finally spoke up, saying calmly, "I don't know her very well. However, I personally don't think they're a good match."

Zhang Jingwen immediately nodded in agreement: "Yes, I don't think they're a good match either. The gap between them is just too big. Xianjie's family would never agree to her marrying Chen Feiyu. To put it bluntly, his family background is not good enough for the Dai family."

Chen Feng then asked, "So you didn't think highly of them from the beginning?"

Zhang Jingwen nodded frankly: "Yes. The main reason is that they are not a good match. How could a family like the Dai family agree to this marriage? However, they are just dating. As long as they don't talk about marriage, her family will turn a blind eye and let her be. Xianjie's future is very likely to be a marriage alliance. Her partner will either be a scion of a top domestic wealthy family or a prestigious family abroad. This is her fate, which has been predetermined."

"You seem to know a lot about these things. Did she tell you herself?"

"Yes, she told me about it several years ago. But in recent years, her family's business in Australia has been doing quite well, so there's no need for her to sacrifice herself by marrying into any family. And she herself hasn't met a suitable marriage partner, so the matter has been delayed."

"And what about you? Have your family members suggested that you marry into an arranged marriage?" Chen Feng changed the subject and posed the question to her.

Zhang Jingwen turned her head, gave him a deep look through her sunglasses, and smiled, saying, "My family really hopes that we can get married. However, they now know about your situation, that you have a girlfriend. But they're all tacitly pretending not to know, and even encouraging me to work harder and try to win you over as soon as possible. Do you think I still have a chance?"

Chen Feng was genuinely taken aback by her sudden, direct, and bold question.

However, his surprise was only momentary, and he quickly regained his composure. After a brief moment of thought, he shook his head without hesitation and said, "We are impossible. First of all, I have a girlfriend; secondly, I have an ex-wife. In addition, I already have two children. You know I've always been a womanizer, and I've already made it clear to them that I will never get married again in this life, and of course, the same goes for you."

Zhang Jingwen pursed her lips under her mask, since Chen Feng couldn't see it anyway, and then said in a casual tone, "I know I don't have much hope, but my family is very optimistic about me, which sometimes puts a lot of pressure on me."

"After your family, including your brother, found out about my background, weren't they angry?" Chen Feng asked with some curiosity.

Zhang Jingwen said very frankly, "Of course my brother is very angry. He even told me that he would find an opportunity to 'have a good talk' with you. But my parents strictly forbade him to come to you. After all, you have done a great favor for our Zhang family. You were the one who saved my uncle back then. In addition, I know that they are now a little afraid of you and dare not offend you easily, so naturally they dare not come to you to demand an explanation."

Zhang Jingwen truly considered Chen Feng as one of her own, and she even spoke candidly about such private family matters.

Chen Feng didn't seem too surprised. After listening, he simply nodded calmly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I know that maintaining this relationship right now isn't fair to you. Actually, you're completely free. I mean, you're free to choose your feelings. You're perfectly free to find someone you truly like. If you find someone someday, I will absolutely respect your choice and promise not to bother you again. We'll just be ordinary friends. Do you understand what I mean?"

Actually, you can choose to ignore me now. You don't need to worry about the company at all; you're their cash cow now, and they'll definitely continue to support you wholeheartedly. Unless you want to leave yourself, the company won't proactively terminate your contract.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingwen moved closer to him, wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, rested her head on his shoulder, and said softly, "You know perfectly well that I'm already somewhat dependent on you, so why do you say these things to upset me? I know I have a bad temper, and I know you don't really like me that much, but I'm with you now because I genuinely love you. I truly like you, and it's not just about wanting you to flatter me anymore. So, I also ask that you like me back. That shouldn't be too much to ask, right? Look, I haven't even asked you to marry me."

She spoke softly, yet her words carried a slow, sincere ache. What more could Chen Feng say? He could only sigh helplessly, reach out and gently grasp her hand that was wrapped around his waist, then tighten it, silently expressing his response with this gesture.

Zhang Jingwen didn't say anything more, just leaned quietly against Chen Feng, the two of them gazing at the lake and mountain scenery before them, letting their thoughts wander freely.

A little while later, a somewhat abrupt voice rang out from the side.

"Excuse me, but we're currently filming a documentary about the relationship status of modern urban couples. Would you two be able to cooperate with our interview?"

Chen Feng and Zhang Jingwen looked in the direction of the sound at the same time, and saw a tall and slender woman who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old standing next to them. She had an ordinary appearance, but a capable demeanor. She was holding a microphone with the station's logo in her hand and was smiling as she spoke to them.

Not far behind her was a middle-aged man holding a professional video camera, the lens pointed directly at them.

Upon seeing this, Chen Feng and Zhang Jingwen both frowned in unison. Zhang Jingwen was now a household name, a major celebrity; if she were recognized and the information leaked out, it would be quite a scandal.

Chen Feng was certainly aware of this as well.

Chen Feng immediately said with a serious expression, "I'm sorry, we do not accept any form of filming or interviews. Please stop filming immediately. Also, please delete all the content you just filmed, and do not broadcast it on any platform."

"Don't be nervous, we're from Donghai TV. Here's my press pass, you can take a look." The female reporter said, showing off her credentials, and then continued to persuade her, "You two look like a very loving couple. Once our documentary is finished, it will be broadcast on the provincial TV station during prime time, and you'll get to appear on screen for the audience. It can also be a special memento, and when you're older, it will be a very beautiful memory."

“I’ll say it again, we refuse. We will not accept your filming and interviews, and please do not broadcast any of our footage. And this cameraman, please stop filming immediately, don’t film anymore.”

By the end, Chen Feng had stood up from the bench, pointed at the cameraman, and spoke with obvious dissatisfaction.

Only after being called out by Chen Feng did the cameraman reluctantly put down the camera and stop filming.

Seeing this, Chen Feng didn't say anything more, pulled Zhang Jingwen aside, and quickly left the scene.

Zhang Jingwen was smart enough to remain silent from beginning to end, not uttering a single word, for fear that her voice would expose her identity.

"They look like a perfect match, so why are they so resistant to our invitation to take their picture?"

Watching the two figures hurry away, the female reporter asked her partner with some confusion.

The middle-aged cameraman, who was clearly more worldly-wise, chuckled and lowered his voice, saying, "Can't you tell? These two are probably not in a proper relationship. That woman might be the other woman. Didn't you see her wearing a hat, sunglasses, and such a big mask? Her outfit clearly indicates that she's up to no good."

The female reporter smiled upon hearing this: "Now that you mention it, her outfit does resemble that of female celebrities who are terrified of being photographed by paparazzi."

The middle-aged cameraman nodded, a shrewd glint in his eyes: "That's possible. When we finish work later, we'll go back, export the footage, and take a closer look to see if this woman is really a celebrity. If she is, hey, we might be able to make some extra money."

"Huh? Is it... appropriate to do this?" The female reporter hesitated for a moment.

The cameraman, seemingly unconcerned, said, "What's inappropriate about it? It was just a coincidence, we just happened to be in this situation. Besides, we can just say the video footage 'accidentally' leaked; what does it have to do with us?" (End of Chapter)