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Zuo Yongbang looked helplessly at Zhao Shucheng and asked:

"So what do you think I should do now?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Of course it's easy. Just buy some cold medicine now and take it to her. Consider it a gesture of kindness; she'll definitely be moved to tears."

Zuo Yongbang shuddered and said, "Let's forget about it then. She sprayed me in the face before, and I still feel uncomfortable thinking about it now."

"Anyway, I've given you the idea. Whether you use it or not is up to you. Everyone cares about their own woman. As long as you're not afraid that one day Miki will leave after accumulating enough disappointment, you can continue to maintain your male chauvinism."

Zuo Yongbang didn't care about Zhao Shucheng's words. After all, although he found Mi Qi's behavior that day novel, he didn't think she could keep it up for long and would eventually return to her rightful place.

At this moment, Miki is squatting alone on the bedroom floor, with toilet paper in front of her, crying silently.

"Is there any other way?" Zuo Yongbang asked.

"Of course there are. When a woman is extremely sad, you can hug her and cry even harder than she does."

Zuo Yongbang was stunned for a moment, then said, "What kind of terrible idea is this? Let's go!"

However, on his way back, Zuo Yongbang still bought Miqi cold medicine. When he saw Miqi looking sad, he suddenly hugged her and burst into tears, which terrified Miqi.

"What's wrong? Are you alright?"

"I don't know, I'm just so sad. I feel like nothing I do is right. I'm so sad. I really shouldn't have been born into this world, sob sob sob..."

Although Miki didn't know what had happened to Zuo Yongbang, she still hugged him and patted his back, trying to comfort him.

Perhaps Zuo Yongbang was acting at first, but he gradually lost control of himself, and only his wailing echoed in the night.

It was another sunny afternoon. Zhao Shucheng and A Qian were lying on the sofa, bored. The TV was on, but it couldn't attract their attention.

Qian was bored and kept changing channels, but she couldn't stay on a channel for even a minute.

"How boring! There hasn't been a single good TV show all afternoon."

"Because most people are at work at this time."

"Then why don't you go to work in front of the computer and instead sit here with me?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Of course it's because I just submitted my manuscript yesterday, so I don't have to work overtime."

Ah Qian then asked, "Then why have I never seen any TV dramas based on your scripts air? How have you managed to survive like this?"

"That's because you're inexperienced. You were busy making a living while you were broadcasting."

A-Qian asked, "What do you think everyone else is doing right now?"

"Don't you think this conversation sounds familiar?"

"Have it?"

“We talked about this yesterday. I don’t know what they’re doing, but judging from the time, they should be working.”

In fact, Zhao Shucheng's guess was incorrect. Zuo Yongbang was preparing to secretly go on a date with another girl, but he was unexpectedly followed by Mi Qi, so he had to run away and finally hid in the shopping mall's restroom.

He discovered that Miki was still hiding nearby, so he had no choice but to call Zhao Shucheng, hoping that Zhao Shucheng could help him get rid of Miki, or at the very least, prevent himself from being caught.

Zhao Shucheng saw his phone ringing and answered it, but there was no one on the other end, only three long and two short taps.

Zhao Shucheng remembered that this was an agreement he had made with Luo Shuquan and Zuo Yongbang not long ago; it was an emergency call for help. Looking at A Qian beside him, Zhao Shucheng knew that Zuo Yongbang certainly didn't want anyone else to hear, so he took the phone, went to the bedroom, and closed the door.

Why was the emergency call activated?

"Nonsense, the emergency call is activated because there's an urgent matter that requires help."

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Zuo Yongbang held the phone, cautiously looking outside, and whispered, "Mi Qi Zi'an is following me."

"Oh, why? Didn't you say you two had made up?"

"We've made up. Last week, during a business roadshow, they had a few girls sing and dance, and then models came out and walked around with the products. Isn't that what I do?"

"Stop talking nonsense and speak quickly."

Zuo Yongbang glanced around furtively and said, "I was just killing time, so I chatted with a girl. We got along well, and we exchanged phone numbers. Today, the girl called me and said she was free and asked if we could have dinner together."

"How did Miki know?"

"How should I know? I'm wondering if it was because I told her I wasn't going to have dinner with her tonight, and I sounded too calm or too sweet, that made her suspicious? Anyway, Mickey is following me, so you need to come help me quickly."

"Where are you now?"

"I'm in the restroom at the mall."

Where is Miki?

"She's been lying in wait outside the toilet, now she's got us trapped like a turtle in a jar, you understand?"

"Nonsense, I'm a writer, of course I know more than you."

"Hurry up and save me! This designer suit of mine costs over 20,000 yuan. If this fumes continue, I won't be able to go anywhere."

Zhao Shucheng said, "Okay, tell me the exact address, I'll come find you, and tell you we made a dinner date."

"Okay, hurry up!"

While A-Qian was feeling bored, she saw that Zhao Shucheng was already dressed and ready to go out.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"Do I need to tell you where I'm going? Just stay home and don't mess with my computer or toys."

"Fine, I won't say. It's like asking whoever wants to know."

When Zhao Shucheng arrived at the mall, he indeed saw Miki pretending to look at shoes at a counter not far away. In reality, her eyes were fixed on the restrooms, not missing anyone who came in or out.

Zhao Shucheng swaggered in and asked curiously, "Hey, Miki, what are you doing here?"

Miki hadn't expected Zhao Shucheng to be here, but she quickly realized what was going on and said, "I'm trying on shoes here. What about you? What are you doing here?"

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Isn't it a coincidence? My friend works as a cosmetics sales assistant here. Why don't we go and take a look together? Maybe it will suit you."

"No need, I haven't finished trying yet. You can go first!" Zhao Shucheng saw that Mi Qi was still staring at the direction of the toilet while talking to him, and he knew that his attempt to lure her away from the toilet was impossible.

He had no choice but to go to the bathroom, where he saw Zuo Yongbang pacing anxiously. Upon seeing Zhao Shucheng approach, Zuo Yongbang excitedly asked, "How is it? Has Miki left yet?"

"not yet."

"Then what are you doing here? Didn't I ask you to help hold off Miki?"

“She was keeping her eyes on this direction the whole time. I didn’t think I could distract Midge if I went there, so I had to think of another way.”

"Then what's the point of you coming in like this? Trying to catch two turtles in a jar?"

"Of course not, you are. By the way, did I tell you that Mo Xiaomin works here?"

"Who? Mo Xiaomin?"

"Yes, it was when I went to Zhong Zhen's house before, we broke up, and then I ran into Mo Xiaomin again, who I had some connection with."

"What can she do if she's here? Can't you just distract Midge and she'll be fine?"

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Whether you can do it or not, you should at least try. It's better than getting caught like this, right?"

"Okay, you should go quickly. I've been here for over an hour. If I stay any longer, I'll really get marinated."

"Alright, I got it, I'm leaving!"

Zhao Shucheng kept his word and actually went to find Mo Xiaomin. However, when he got to Mo Xiaomin's counter, he saw Mo Xiaomin talking to a man who seemed to be Mo Xiaomin's ex-boyfriend.

Zhao Shucheng didn't think now was a good time to appear. After all, he had just witnessed their reconciliation and been dumped. If they got back together, wouldn't he just become a pawn in their relationship?
Even if Mo Xiaomin is determined to break up, if she shows up then, she will become a thorn in the man's side, so it's better not to appear for the time being.

Zhao Shucheng could only wait quietly, but he didn't expect that Zuo Yongbang couldn't wait any longer.

He waited and waited, but Zhao Shucheng didn't send any news. After hesitating for a long time, he could only slowly peek out. When he saw that Mi Qi was not at the counter, he immediately thought that Mi Qi had left. Then he sneaked out of the restroom and walked out of the mall feeling relaxed.

Unfortunately, Zuo Yongbang was too happy too soon. Mi Qi had indeed left. She saw Zhao Shucheng leave from the restroom but didn't see Zuo Yongbang with him, so she became suspicious and couldn't help but follow him.

When they saw Zhao Shucheng walk to a counter but not go any further, instead staring at a salesperson, they immediately wondered what the relationship between the salesperson and Zhao Shucheng was.

However, she quickly realized that she wasn't there to gossip or buy shoes, but to follow Zuo Yongbang, so she hurried back.

Coincidentally, just as Zuo Yongbang left, Mi Qi returned and was able to see Zuo Yongbang's back.

Zuo Yongbang thought Mi Qi was no longer following him, so he made phone calls to her without any hesitation, laughing and saying things like, "I'm almost there, something just happened that delayed me," and "I'll be there soon," before finally hanging up with a smile.

As Zuo Yongbang walked down the street, he suddenly remembered something and sent a message to Zhao Shucheng: "I won't thank you enough for such a great favor!"

After receiving the message, Zhao Shucheng saw that it was sent by Zuo Yongbang, and then looked at the counter in the distance. He could no longer see Mi Qi's figure, and immediately felt that something bad was going to happen.

However, after thinking it over, Zhao Shucheng still didn't tell Zuo Yongbang that he hadn't resolved Mi Qi's matter. Instead, he simply replied, "You're welcome."

Zuo Yongbang had no idea that Zhao Shucheng was waiting to see him make a fool of himself. He arrived at the restaurant with a smug look on his face, ready to go on a date with the hot young woman.

Miki also followed them to the restaurant, and in order to avoid being discovered by Zuo Yongbang, she had no choice but to share a table with a man.

However, the person Zuo Yongbang was waiting for never arrived, and instead, Mi Qi was being harassed by the man at the same table.

"Beautiful lady, are you eating alone?"

"What am I doing here if I'm not eating? You're blocking my way, move aside."

Just as the man was about to turn around, Miki called out to him, "Don't turn around, don't turn around."

"Just leave it like this, don't move."

The man said, half-laughing and half-crying, "No, I just wanted to get to know you. I don't know what you're doing."

"What's so special about getting to know them?"

"It doesn't really matter whether we know each other or not. I just saw that you looked lonely eating alone, so I wanted to talk to you. I'm alone too."

Upon hearing this, Miki suddenly felt a surge of anger and said:
"Who told you that eating alone is lonely? Who says you have to eat in a group? Eating is just eating; as long as you fill your stomach, that's all that matters. What do you mean by being lonely?"

The man was stumped by Miki's question and didn't know what to say for a moment. He could only look at Miki with a wry smile.

At this time, Zuo Yongbang also received a message from the girl, knowing that she couldn't come to the restaurant, but she also gave him another address and asked him to go there.

Just as Zuo Yongbang was about to leave, he received a call from Mi Qi. He could only say that he was eating out, but he heard a lot of noise on the other end of the line and asked:
Why is it so noisy over there? Where are you? Aren't you home?

Miki looked around nervously before saying, "I... I'm at home. It's not noisy. Is it your side that's making noise?"

"My side?"

Zuo Yongbang paused for a moment, then held the phone a little further away. Sure enough, it was his own voice.

"I'm so confused. It's too noisy here. I'll call you when I get home. Bye!"

Zuo Yongbang smiled and hung up the phone, letting out a long breath, feeling that his opportunity had come again. But when he stood up, he found that not far away, Mi Qi was having dinner with a handsome man.

At that moment, he forgot who he was, and he forgot what he had done wrong to hide in the toilet for over an hour. He only felt that he had been deceived and hurt, so he walked straight up to Miki and asked with a smile:

"Are you happy eating at home alone?"

“No…” Miki suddenly felt the voice was familiar. She looked up at Zuo Yongbang, and was stunned for a moment, stammering, “It’s not what you think…”

Zuo Yongbang said, "I didn't think anything of it. I just know you told me you were staying home obediently, but you were actually having dinner with a man here."

"how about you?"

Zuo Yongbang said nonchalantly, "I said I was having dinner with clients."

"And what about your customers?"

"The customer finished eating and left a long time ago!"

Miki certainly didn't believe Zuo Yongbang's words, after all, she had just seen Zuo Yongbang come in, and no one was sitting with him or eating.

Miki just felt miserable. She had come to catch her husband cheating, but suddenly she was the one being caught. If it were June, it should be snowing.

Zuo Yongbang had naturally figured it out: Mi Qi hadn't really cheated on him, but had been following him. So he didn't bother to pursue the matter further, lest a real confrontation expose his true intentions.

Just then, his phone rang. He quickly answered it, listening furtively, then turned around and gave Miki a look that said, "Enjoy your meal slowly," and "I'll settle the score with you when we get home," before leaving without looking back. (End of Chapter)