I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Despite tossing and turning all night yesterday, Ji Ruyan still got up very early today.

It wasn't because of work, but because I needed to resolve a major life event.

That's right.

Life events.

No longer the alluring stockings and short skirts, but pencil pants and a suit jacket, her hair is now styled in an updo, transforming her into a dignified wife who can only be admired from afar.

Before leaving home, she deliberately went up to the terrace and glanced downstairs.

As the sun rose, the figure who was training was not seen this time.

I was being lazy.

Ji Ruyan put on sunglasses and turned to leave.

noon.

A detention center in Jiangcheng.

Two prison guards stood on either side of the prison.

The suspect in the middle walked slowly, and the handcuffs and shackles made a constant clanging sound.

Well known.

Wearing handcuffs is fine.

But once you're shackled, it basically means you're doomed.

"Squeak."

The door to the visiting room opened.

Watching her husband walk in heavily, Ji Ruyan, sitting outside the isolation window, remained calm, only raising her long, slender, white fingers to push up her sunglasses.

"Ah."

In contrast, her imprisoned husband seemed rather happy, or rather, "surprised," to see her. After smiling, he walked over with faltering steps and sat down through the glass.

"I knew I hadn't misjudged him."

In a general sense, Chen Tai can be considered a ruthless and ambitious figure, having risen from a lowly casino clerk in the last century to a business tycoon in the province.

A ruthless and powerful figure naturally possesses the demeanor of one.

Even with shackles on his body, he remained calm and composed, chatting and laughing as usual.

"That's a nice hairstyle. When did you get it cut?"

Ok.

Hearing his wife's praise, Chen Tai, who had already shaved his head, smiled even more broadly.

Why don't you run?

He asked rhetorically.

Ji Ruyan remained calm and composed, a brand-new runway LV bag slung over her shoulder, leaning back in the cold chair. "Where did you run off to? You ran to Tokyo, but you came back anyway."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tai's smile faded, and he frowned slightly, looking puzzled.

"how do you know?"

Beneath her sunglasses, Ji Ruyan's fair lips curved slightly upward.

"We're husband and wife, shouldn't I know?"

After a three-second pause, she continued, "When you ran away, did you ever think about the fact that you had a legal wife?"

That's so ironic.

Perhaps feeling guilty, Chen Tai, who was quite old and still needed a new hairstyle, did not answer immediately. After a long silence, he said, "It happened so suddenly that I didn't have time. I was planning to let you know after I was settled."

Ji Ruyan's lips became even more alluring.

"Chen Tai, even at this point, you still can't bear to put in a little effort to lie to me. By the time you're settled, will it still be too late?"

"In your plan, I'm just a decorative stone, whether I live or die doesn't matter, right?"

Chen Tai frowned.

"Watch the way you talk."

"Did I say anything wrong? Isn't everything I said the truth? Chen Tai, you're the one who should watch your words. Who do you think you can threaten now?"

Chen Tai's eyes flickered as he looked at his full and radiant young wife, realizing that she hadn't come to visit him simply.

He smiled again, a smile that was both dignified and sinister.

"Ruyan, don't forget, everything you have today is thanks to me. Do you think you can turn things around just because I'm here?"

“We are husband and wife. If I want, you have to come in and keep me company.”

He imagined that she would turn pale, be terrified, and then beg for mercy, just like countless times before. He liked the obedient and submissive look of women. But what angered him was that she showed no fear at all, and even laughed more unrestrainedly, so unrestrained that he wanted to slap her face to pieces.

"Really? Then you can give it a try."

"Like smoke. Don't test my patience. It won't do you any good."

Chen Tai's voice was dangerous and deep.

Ji Ruyan took off her sunglasses, revealing her face, which was full of the allure of a married woman.

She was smiling.

“I admit, I used to be very afraid of you, afraid of your power and your ruthlessness. But at the same time, I also think you are a very hypocritical person. In the past, it was one thing for you to threaten me, since you had the power to do so, but now—don't you think you look like a ridiculous clown bluffing?”

Such words are harmless when spoken by an enemy, but when spoken by a wife or the person closest to her in law and reason, they have devastating power.

"Clang."

The shackles collided.

Chen Tai leaned forward, his wolf-like eyes seeming to pierce through glass.

"Don't force me."

In the past, Ji Ruyan would have been terrified, but now she was just casually playing with the sunglasses she had taken off.

"I almost came in to keep you company yesterday."

Chen Tai frowned, unable to comprehend, "How is that possible? Then how did you..."

Ji Ruyan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, not answering her husband's question, and tilted her chin up slightly, "So do you think it matters whether you say it or not?"

“If the police find you, you can’t possibly still be outside.”

Chen Tai's eyes were fierce and resolute.

Ji Ruyan's expression suddenly turned tinged with sympathy. She looked at him quietly for a moment, "Chen Tai, even now, haven't you come to terms with reality?"

"What reality?"

"Once, I also thought you were a majestic mountain, all-powerful and omnipotent. But in the end, it was only because I was too insignificant. Because of my insignificance, you were able to easily block my entire view."

Now that you're down, my perspective has broadened.

"What do you mean?"

Chen Tai's gaze was nothing like that of a husband looking at his wife; he persistently pressed, "Why are you alright?"

"Don't look at me like that. I don't owe you anything."

It was probably the first time she dared to look her husband, who was more than twenty years her senior, in the eye so openly.

She leaned forward as well, "If I'm not mistaken, you ended up like this because the mountain collapsed and you were crushed, right? So, do you dare talk to her like that?"

Chen Tai's pupils contracted, trembled slightly, and his tone was sharp as a knife, each word deliberate and deliberate.

"You, you, bitch."

Ji Ruyan sat up straight again, neither angry nor upset, and spoke lightly.

"I'm a whore, so what about you?"

She asked with a smile, "The Cowherd?"

"boom!"

The tabletop was slammed.

"What?!"

The prison guard on duty suddenly turned around and sternly rebuked him.

"Why are you so angry? In this life, if you want something, you have to give something in return; that's the rule. I don't think it's shameful, and you should be the same."

“But I don’t agree with you calling me a bitch. We’ve been married for so many years, and I’ve always remained chaste. Yes, that’s right, I wouldn’t dare. As Chen Tai’s woman, how could I dare to mess around outside? Would I be risking my life? But now, I really don’t mind being the kind of bitch you’re talking about.”

Ji Ruyan's gaze was equally shocking; the longer a spring is suppressed, the more violent the rebound will be when it is released.

Chen Tai didn't slam the table this time, probably because he was afraid of being taken back. He figured that not many people would come to visit him these days, so this opportunity to relax was hard-won.

A true tyrant is a tyrant; after a brief loss of control, he quickly regained his composure.

He took a deep breath.

“I know that I have neglected you all these years, and I understand that you resent me. But you are my woman, Chen Tai’s woman. Don’t demean yourself.”

"Of course I won't demean myself. You said it yourself, I'm not stupid, I will definitely find someone better than myself."

What are men most afraid of?
fear death?

of course.

But if death is inevitable, for example, a terminally ill patient lying on his deathbed, what could possibly be something he would be afraid of?

Ok.

The only thing that can happen is being cuckolded.

This is a common problem among men.

Chen Tai's reaction is proof of this. Just moments ago, he seemed ready to devour people, but after learning that his wife wanted to let loose, he actually started to persuade her with kind words.

"Being good to you?"

Whether it was genuine or not, at least Chen Tai smiled again.

"Ruyan, you're over thirty, aren't you? Do you still believe in these things? Between men and women, it's all about interests. They're either after your money or your body."

Ji Ruyan nodded thoughtfully, "Hmm, what you said seems to make sense."

In an instant, the couple's harmonious atmosphere was restored.

"Then I'll find someone better than you."

"Hehe, hehehehe..."

Chen Tai laughed heartily, and this time it seemed to be a genuine laugh.

"Better than me? Ruyan, how can you be so naive? Do you think this is a shopping mall picking out clothes? How many men like me, Chen Tai, are there in the whole province?"

He was overjoyed.

It must be admitted that Ji Ruyan, as his wife, has done her best to fulfill her obligations, at least allowing him to enjoy a happy mood at this time.

"Maybe I was just lucky."

Ji Ruyan spoke softly, and suddenly, there was a hint of shyness in her voice.

"What do you mean?"

Ji Ruyan glanced at him, her red lips moved slightly, as if she had something difficult to say.

"Speak. What did you mean by what you just said?"

Chen Tai's smile gradually faded. He might not know how to coax women, but that didn't mean he didn't understand them.

Ji Ruyan slowly exhaled, seemingly forced into a corner, "...Don't worry, I've already found another job."

Chen Tai's expression froze.

a man.

He found himself in a desperate situation.

What would it feel like to find out that your wife is out there having a good time?

He grinned, his face twitching; though he was smiling, the smile was incredibly ugly.

"You're deliberately trying to provoke me, aren't you?"

Ji Ruyan was slightly taken aback, then laughed as well. She pinched the temple of her sunglasses and looked at the glaring prison uniform, handcuffs, and bald head.

"is this necessary?"

"impossible."

Chen Tai's voice was somber, "You wouldn't dare."

He knew that the other party couldn't possibly remain faithful to him forever. What era were they living in? Besides, the other party was only in her thirties, in the prime of her life. But how long had it been since his accident?
Even if someone were to take over, it wouldn't be possible to do so so quickly.

Having been married for almost ten years, they may have spent little time together, but how could they not understand each other? Ji Ruyan seemed to know exactly what the other was thinking.

"A one-night stand, is that not allowed?"

Chen Tai's grin widened, becoming even more unsightly.

"Ruyan, do you hate me that much? You're a woman who knows how to use resources. For you, your people are your greatest resource. Would you just let them go to waste?"

Ji Ruyan smiled, pursing her lips.

"Of course I won't sell myself cheaply. I just said that man is better than you in every way."

Chen Tai smiled without saying a word, convinced that the other party was putting on an act, but Ji Ruyan's next sentence made his confidence shake instantly.

"You know that person too." Subconsciously, Chen Tai's mind conjured up a scenario of his subordinate having an affair with his sister-in-law. If that were the case, it was quite possible!
"It's one thing to throw mud at yourself, but to drag others down with you too?"

After thinking about it, he still refused to believe it. Although the "sister-in-law" was very tempting, his men definitely didn't have the guts to do it!

Don't watch TV dramas and make things up.

There are millions of women in the world, but which smart man would risk his life?

"What are you thinking? You, Chen Taitai, are notorious for your character. The blood on your hands can never be washed away. Your men are so afraid of you, how could they dare to have an affair with me? I'm talking about one of your fellow villagers."

Could it really be true?

Chen Tai deliberately couldn't help but become heavy-handed, but he was still skeptical.

"Just make up someone, right?"

"See, I'm being honest with you, but you won't believe me, Chen Tai. At a time like this, do you think I still need to lie to you? To tell you the truth, we only started yesterday. To be precise, last night. Young people are healthy, I almost couldn't get up today..."

As she spoke, a rosy blush appeared on Ji Ruyan's cheeks, making her look incredibly lifelike.

Married women naturally develop a talent for making up stories, especially since her story is half true and half false.

Chen Tai's mood, which should have been free from all worries, fluctuated wildly, and his eyes grew increasingly vicious.

It seems he is already seriously considering the veracity of this story.

"Who is it? Tell me your name."

"What's the point of telling you?"

Mocking.

Utter mockery.

At the same time, it allowed Chen Tai to retain a last glimmer of hope.

"Can't come up with anything else, huh?"

Ji Ruyan smiled wryly, and her gaze toward Chen Tai revealed a hint of sympathy.

What a glorious man he once was.

But at this point, one can only rely on self-deception to protect one's dignity.

The impermanence of life is embodied in this moment.

Ji Ruyan seemed lost in thought, as if she were pondering something.

"You've never been mistreated while you've been with me, so what good will it do you to break ties with me?"

Ji Ruyan snapped out of her reverie and said calmly, "If it weren't for the fact that we're husband and wife, I wouldn't be saying all this to you. The most important thing between husband and wife is honesty. Even though you can't do that."

"Then tell me, who is the adulterer? Can't say? Is that it?"

Separated by the cold, thick glass, the couple looked at each other, and Ji Ruyan smiled.

His smile was enigmatic, as if he wanted the other person to die knowing why.

"Since you can't get out anyway, telling you doesn't seem to make much difference."

Chen Tai clenched his fists and stared at her with a needle-like gaze.

"His surname is Jiang, and his given name is Chen."

Ji Ruyan said.

"Don't ask me which Jiang or which Chen, that kind of question is really boring."

Who are they trying to imply?

Stop shaking those sunglasses. If Boss Jiang finds out about this, he'll smash them.

If you actually benefited from it, then so be it.

The key issue is that Chun Chun has taken the blame for something terrible.

"Jiang Chen..."

Chen Tai frowned, feeling that the name was somewhat familiar. After recalling it for a while, he suddenly fell into a deep meditation, feeling as if he had a high blood pressure attack.

In terms of age, he is actually older than Zhang Zhongquan.

Moreover, the stimulation they receive is exponential.

But people are different after all. Zhang Zhongquan was just an ordinary citizen with a fragile mind and was easily defeated, but a person like Chen Tai, if not tempered by countless trials, had at least experienced a lot of trials and tribulations.

"impossible!"

He clenched his fists into claws, as if he wanted to leave marks on the table, and bloodshot veins appeared in the whites of his eyes.

"Absolutely impossible!"

"I also find it very fantastical. But sometimes, this world is full of dark humor, don't you think?"

Ji Ruyan smiled.

"So, now you know why I'm okay."

Although they have never actually met, how could Chen Tai not know who his enemy is?

He ruined himself and his family to such an extent, and yet he still cheated on his legal wife.

Even in Japanese films, this kind of plot would be extremely explosive.

But Ji Ruyan still seemed to feel that she wasn't being honest enough, and continued to speak frankly to her husband, who was actually old enough to be her uncle: "He seems to be only in his twenties. Wouldn't you say that I'm an old cow eating young grass?"

"You damn bitch!!!"

The final fuse was lit, and boiling emotions erupted like a volcanic eruption. Chen Tai stood up like a madman, like a raging beast, and tried to smash the glass.

"Sit down! Sit down!!!"

The prison guards noticed and immediately rushed over, pinning him to the ground.

Chen Tai, who was lying on the ground, was still struggling.

"I'm going to fucking kill you! Kill you!!!"

What a useless man.

They must be killed.

They should also chop up that damned adulterer first.

Ji Ruyan slowly got up, raised her beautiful hand, and gently hung her sunglasses on her straight nose. Looking down at this ridiculous and pathetic scene through the glass, she gazed at the scene.

"I have already filed for divorce in court."

Rest in peace.

husband."

The gate of the detention center.

Ji Ruyan, who had just come out, paused, looked up at the gentle sun, and exhaled softly.

"President Ji, everything is ready."

Someone got out of the car and walked over.

Ji Ruyan nodded without hesitation and got into the car.

The subordinates quickly followed and got into the car.

The car drove away.

The tree of Hanyang.

"Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong—"

Wu Yufei, dressed casually at home, opened the door and saw her female neighbor outside carrying large and small bags. "Sister Ji, what are you doing?"

"Don't worry about the skincare products; these are personally selected by me and are absolutely healthy, harmless, and effective."

Ji Ruyan entered the room. "This is for you, and this is for Miss Fang."

As she spoke, she peered into the room.

This mature woman is definitely a formidable character; she acted as if nothing had happened, as if the events of last night and this afternoon had never occurred.

Fang Qing has already left.

"gone?"

"Yes, they left this morning."

Wu Yufei nodded, "So, Sister Ji, you should take these things back."

Ji Ruyan snapped out of her daze and smiled, "It's okay, you can give it to her when she comes again."

"They probably won't come anytime soon."

Ji Ruyan's smile faltered slightly. Even though she had guessed the answer, she still couldn't help but ask, "Then, what about Mr. Jiang?"

"They left with Fang Qing. They only came to Jiangcheng to see a concert and won't be staying long."

Ji Ruyan remained silent, then forced a smile.

"Oh... I didn't even have a chance to say goodbye."

"I think Sister Ji already thanked Jiang Chen last night, so there's no need to worry about it."

Wu Yufei still accepted the expensive skincare products.

Thank you, that's all.

But can such a great kindness be repaid with just a simple thank you or a few words?

“Mr. Jiang… gave me a second life and allowed my life to start anew. I was thinking of formally inviting them to a meal.”

"Next time. There will be another chance next time."

Wu Yufei comforted her, knowing that owing someone a favor was not a pleasant feeling.

"Is there a next time?"

Ji Ruyan looked at her.

The two women looked at each other. After a moment of silence, Wu Yufei smiled easily and said, "Who knows?"

Ji Ruyan laughed too, "Then you must let me know next time he comes."

"no problem!"

As soon as Ji Ruyan left Wu Yufei's house, her smile vanished, replaced by a bewildered and lost expression.

As she stepped into the elevator, she couldn't help but curse.

"The soul is pale!"

Women are so fickle; they were just thanking me profusely a moment ago.

I wonder if anyone sneezed.

"Ding--"

Stepping out of the elevator and back home, Ji Ruyan kicked Xie away. She was determined to completely break free from Chen Tai's control starting today, something she had always dreamed of. But at this moment, she felt no joy at all.

Looking at the empty room, she, who had never felt lonely before, suddenly felt desolate. She absentmindedly walked to the living room, slumped onto the sofa, casually tossed the LV bag that women coveted aside, and looked up.

Just a few days ago she was laughing at Wu Yufei for being silly; she laughed too soon.

How can there be such a man in the world?
This has truly broadened my horizons.

Ji Ruyan leaned back on the sofa, closed her eyes, and tried to forget, to clear her mind, to format everything that had happened in the past few days. But the more she tried, the more those images played on repeat in her mind.

Many seemingly ordinary farewells may turn out to be the last time you see someone in this life.

It's possible that they just had a regular meal of spicy hot pot that day, and then never saw each other again.

Ji Ruyan suddenly opened her eyes, lowered her head, grabbed the bag that was thrown aside, opened it, rummaged through it haphazardly, and then took out her phone.

"Why did you leave without even saying goodbye?"

Making a phone call wasn't appropriate, so she edited a message and sent it out.

no respond.

Maybe he didn't check his phone?
Ji Ruyan waited a few minutes, and then sent another message.

“I listened to you and have already filed for divorce in court. And I went to see Chen Tai and made him furious.”

What does it mean for loved ones to suffer while enemies rejoice? This is a classic example.

As an enemy, the more Chen Tai suffers, the happier someone must be.

It turns out that the reason she said that was not to make Jiang a cuckold, no, to make him a scapegoat, but to repay Jiang's kindness in giving her a second chance at life.

After the message was sent, it disappeared without a trace.

Ji Ruyan wasn't one to wait, but this time she waited for another ten minutes.

Then came the third one.

This is concise and to the point.

"Wasn't it supposed to be another day?"

"Ding--"

Distracted, Ji Ruyan hurriedly picked up her phone and eagerly looked at the screen.

"Go and learn from your clients how to be a competent mistress."

After sending three messages that were indeed suspected of being harassing, Ji Ruyan chuckled, laughing so hard she slumped onto the sofa, clutching her phone to her stomach, her body curled up. (End of Chapter)