The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.

Wanda Plaza in the center of Jiangcheng City

"How about this one?"

Lin Wanwan emerged from the fitting room and twirled in front of him.

This is a matching couple's outfit.

Moreover, it's the kind of high-profile style that practically screams "We are a couple" on its forehead.

The women's version is a red off-shoulder dress, vibrant and bold; the men's version is a shirt in the same color scheme, with a heart pierced by an arrow embroidered on the chest.

Chen Zhi looked at himself in the mirror, his lips twitching involuntarily: "Wanwan, we're going out for dinner, not to register our marriage. Isn't this... a bit too much?"

Holding a "double happiness" character in your hand means you can go straight into the bridal chamber.

"What's wrong with red? That's exactly what I want!"

Lin Wanwan straightened her skirt in front of the mirror, her fighting spirit undiminished. "I'm going to show that wicked woman what the aura of a legitimate wife is! I'm going to be famous, dazzlingly famous, famous enough to make her special gift look utterly inadequate!"

As she spoke, she nodded with satisfaction, "Waiter, these are the only two outfits we need. No need to pack them up, we can just wear them and go!"

Chen Zhi: "..."

This girl has completely gone mad.

While Lin Wanwan was queuing at the cashier to pay, Chen Zhi felt he needed to temporarily avoid the limelight.

"I need to use the restroom."

After saying goodbye to Lin Wanwan, Chen Zhi left his pile of spoils at the counter and fled the clothing section as if he were escaping.

Instead of going to the restroom, he turned a corner and went into a bookstore in the mall.

Soft, light music flowed through the air.

As Chen Zhi listened to the music, he felt his anxiety finally subside somewhat.

He wandered aimlessly among the bookshelves, his fingers tracing the covers of each book.

When Chen Zhi reached a corner of the literature section, he suddenly stopped.

Before the floor-to-ceiling windows, the afterglow of the setting sun slanted in, and golden dust danced in the air.

A girl wearing a light blue floral dress is sitting quietly on the wooden floor, leaning against a bookshelf, with a book open on her lap.

She lowered her head, a few stray hairs hanging down beside her ears.

Li Zhiyi.

What's she doing here?

Chen Zhi instinctively wanted to turn around and leave.

After all, he and Lin Wanwan had just started dating, and he still had a hickey on his neck that hadn't faded. Meeting Li Zhiyi alone at this time made him feel guilty.

But just as he turned around, Li Zhiyi seemed to sense something and looked up.

Eyes facing each other.

A hint of surprise flashed in those clear eyes, which then turned into a gentle smile.

"Chen Zhi".

She closed the book, pushed herself up from the floor, and stood up with a light and graceful movement.

Now that they've been discovered, running away would seem too deliberate.

Chen Zhi forced himself to walk over, forcing a dry laugh: "What a coincidence, you're here to buy books too?"

"Hmm, just browsing."

Li Zhiyi held the book in her arms, her gaze lingering for a second on his eye-catching red shirt before naturally looking away.

"Um... Wanwan insisted on buying this dress, saying it was on sale..."

Chen Zhi didn't know why he had to explain, and as soon as the words left his mouth, he wanted to slap himself twice.

Isn't this just like protesting too much?

Li Zhiyi simply smiled and didn't dwell on the topic.

"I've finished reading this book, *Fortress Besieged*." She waved the book in her hand. "Mr. Qian Zhongshu wrote it so well. Those outside the city want to rush in, and those inside want to escape."

Chen Zhi was taken aback; she hadn't expected her to bring this up.

"Yes, marriage is like a walled city," he continued.

"And what about love?"

Li Zhiyi suddenly took a step forward.

The distance between the two people has shortened.

The faint scent of lavender emanating from her wafted into Chen Zhi's nose.

It smells wonderful and makes me feel at ease.

Chen Zhi looked at the girl who was so close to him.

Li Zhiyi seems a little different today.

She is usually very gentle and doesn't dare to speak loudly.

But at this moment, she tilted her head back, and in her clear black and white eyes, Chen Zhi's image was reflected, clean yet revealing an unprecedented tenacity.

"Chen Zhi, I saw it."

She suddenly spoke, her voice very soft.

Chen Zhi's heart skipped a beat: "What...what did you see?"

Li Zhiyi stretched out her finger and pointed at his neck.

"And her WeChat Moments." Li Zhiyi lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. "I saw the photo Wanwan posted too."

Chen Zhi felt his throat was dry, as if something was stuck there.

He wanted to say something, such as "I'm sorry," or "Actually, this is how it is," but all explanations seemed pale and powerless at this moment.

He and Lin Wanwan are together.

This is a fact.

"Zhiyi, I..."

No explanation needed.

Li Zhiyi raised her head again, interrupting him.

There was no disappointment, sadness, or tears on her face as Chen Zhi had expected.

On the contrary, she smiled serenely, even with a hint of relief.

"Chen Zhi, do you know what? I actually guessed it a long time ago."

Holding the book, she took a half step back, leaned against the bookshelf behind her, and looked through the French windows at the setting sun.

"Wanwan is a wonderful girl. She's passionate and brave, like a little sun. It's perfectly normal for you to be attracted to her."

Chen Zhi fell silent.

indeed.

Lin Wanwan was like a ball of fire, recklessly barging into his life and burning everything to a scorching heat.

And Li Zhiyi...

She is water.

Water nourishes things silently.

"but."

Li Zhiyi suddenly turned her head, her eyes looking back at Chen Zhi.

This time, the light within was no longer weak, but carried an inexplicable firmness.

"Chen Zhi, I do not strive for the present moment."

She took a step forward, getting closer to Chen Zhi. Although her voice was soft, each word struck Chen Zhi's heart like a heavy hammer.

I'll fight for this my whole life.

Chen Zhi stared at the girl in front of him in astonishment, as if he were seeing her for the first time.

Is this still the same Li Zhiyi who blushes even when talking to people?

"The college entrance exam is over, but this is just a comma in my life."

Li Zhiyi hugged the book in her arms even tighter and smoothed a strand of hair behind her ear. "Four years of university, and then there's work, and a very long road ahead. Wanwan runs fast, that's her skill. But I have good endurance, so I'm not necessarily going to lose."

Seeing Chen Zhi's blank expression, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He reached out and straightened the slightly crooked collar of Chen Zhi's red shirt.

"Alright, stop daydreaming. Wanwan must be getting impatient."

Li Zhiyi withdrew her hand, turned around and walked towards the cashier. "I'll be at the dinner party tonight. I also want to see what kind of gift Pei Ningxue has prepared."

Chen Zhi remained standing there until her figure disappeared around the corner of the bookshelf, his mind buzzing.

I don't strive for a fleeting moment, I strive for a lifetime.

Is this really something that soft and sweet Li Zhiyi would say?

……

By the time I got home, it was completely dark.

Lin Wanwan was in a great mood, humming a song as she tried on the red battle robe in her room. She also wanted to do Chen Zhi's hair, determined to make him the most handsome guy tonight.

Chen Zhi slumped on the sofa, feeling completely drained.

Just then, my phone vibrated in my pocket.

He took it out and looked at it.

[Bad Woman: Image.jpg]

Chen Zhi's eyelids twitched.

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The photo was probably taken in Pei Ningxue's luxurious villa.

Pei Ningxue stood sideways in front of the mirror.

She was wearing a black evening gown.

The backless design accentuated her already fair shoulder blades, making them appear flawless like jade. The skirt had a high slit, revealing a straight and slender leg that was partially hidden. She wore a pair of high heels, and her ankles were so delicate that one would want to hold them in their hands and play with them.

This outfit is aloof, elegant, and different from her usual style.

Like a proud black swan.

After graduation, she began to show her talent even more.

My phone vibrated again.

[Bad Woman: Are you looking forward to it? My dear deskmate.]

[Bad woman: Tonight, let's have some fun.]

Chen Zhi's hand trembled, and the phone almost hit his face.

crazy.

They've all gone completely mad.

……

Six p.m.

Grand Hotel, Peony Hall.

As the venue for the graduation dinner of Class 1, Grade 12 of Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School, this place is especially lively tonight.

The boys took off their school uniforms, put on their best clothes, and pretended to offer cigarettes like adults. The girls, on the other hand, wore slightly childish makeup and competed to outshine each other.

Everyone wants to bring their best years to a perfect close.

The doors to the lobby were pushed open.

The once noisy banquet hall fell silent for a second.

Chen Zhi led Lin Wanwan in.

The two of them, dressed in red, were indeed quite eye-catching.

Lin Wanwan linked arms with Chen Zhi, her chin slightly raised, like a proud little peacock.

"Holy crap! Zhi Ge! Sister-in-law! You two finally made it official?"

Zhao Kai was the first to start the applause.

"Wow! They've officially announced it already?"

"It has to be Zhi-ge, he's so quick!"

"My ship that I've been shipping for three years finally had a happy ending." "What about the other two?"

"Shh, don't you have a brain?"

Amidst the cheers, Lin Wanwan laughed heartily, waved generously, and pulled Chen Zhi toward the main table.

However, the moment Chen Zhi took a step, he sensed something was wrong.

Although the eyes of those around them were initially on them, they quickly moved past them and landed on the center of the main table.

Chen Zhi subconsciously followed the gaze of the crowd.

At the head of the main table.

A figure was leaning lazily against the back of a chair.

Pei Ningxue.

She really did wear that black backless evening gown.

Among a group of students dressed in T-shirts, shirts, and dresses, she stood out from the crowd, her aura so strong it was almost suffocating.

Her long black hair was casually piled up at the back of her head, with a few strands falling down her snow-white neck.

When she saw Chen Zhi and Lin Wanwan walk in, she didn't make a fuss like the others, and she didn't even change her posture.

She simply turned her head slightly to the side.

Those clear, cold eyes looked past the crowd and landed on Chen Zhi.

Their eyes met.

Pei Ningxue's lips curled up slightly.

She put down her phone.

Then, he silently mouthed a sentence.

Chen Zhi understood.

"abnormal."