Disorder in marriage

Jiang Jin didn't know whether Yan Fei was genuinely ignorant or pretending to be stupid.

He had made his meaning very clear, but in Yan Fei's heart, he was a junior, a friend, and Gu Yunmo's assistant, but definitely not someone she could develop a romantic relationship with.

He flicked off his cigarette ash and replied to Yan Fei with a self-deprecating laugh, "Of course I'll help you. Since we met, what haven't I helped you with?"

After saying that, he himself felt like he was being a fool.

Yan Fei thanked him with emotion, "Jiang Jin, you are the only person in this world I can trust."

She had said similar things too many times, and Jiang Jin had realized that Yan Fei was just giving him the runaround.

But what could he do?

As long as she says in a tearful voice that she has nothing, he will still feel sorry for her and will still want to help her.

Perhaps only when his heart is completely broken will he be able to make up his mind to break off the relationship with her.

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The plane landed in Shenzhen, and Yan Zhian quietly followed behind Ji Shanmei and Gu Yunmo.

"Mr. Gu, I've heard that roast goose is a local specialty; we definitely have to try it!"

Gu Yunmo's reaction was indifferent: "Whatever."

Ji Shanmei carried her suitcase in one hand and scrolled through her phone with the other, looking for guides on where to eat, drink, and have fun in the area.

"Oh, right! Mr. Gu, we can also go to the pier and take a boat tour of the Pearl River! I heard it's very beautiful!"

Gu Yunmo hummed in response, and when he realized that Yan Zhi hadn't followed, he stopped and turned back to wait for her.

To be honest, this was Yan Zhi's first time in Shenzhen.

He asked casually, "Would you like to see the Pearl River?"

Yan Zhi walked past him with her head down, her pace unchanged, and her expressionless face. "I don't want to go. You guys go."

Despite her attempts to be friendly, Gu Yunmo never spoke to her again.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Ji Shanmei asked for both of their ID cards in preparation for checking in.

"Mr. Gu, would you and Mrs. Gu be sharing a room or staying separately?"

Gu Yunmo hadn't gotten angry with her the whole way, but when he heard such a stupid question, his face immediately darkened.

What do you think?

Ji Shanmei glanced at Yan Zhi, who was pitifully poking her finger.

"But you need to get up early tomorrow to go to the site, and your wife doesn't need to work. If you and Mrs. Gu share a room, won't it affect her rest?"

Gu Yunmo frowned. Ji Shanmei's words made sense, especially since they had been in a cold war for so long and had long been sleeping in separate rooms.

However, his purpose in calling her out this time was to ease tensions.

Sleeping in separate rooms is impossible.

"We live together."

Yan Zhi immediately retorted, "Let's stay in two rooms. Someone snores when they sleep, and I find it noisy."

An awkward silence fell over the room.

Gu Yunmo gritted his teeth. "Who are you saying is snoring?"

Yan Zhi remained unfazed. "If you don't believe me, you can record yourself tonight."

Gu Yunmo suppressed his anger and ordered Ji Shanmei without room for argument, "Book a suite!"

After a while, Ji Shanmei finished checking in and returned with her room key.

"Mr. Gu, the double suites are all sold out, only the triple suite is left. But that's perfect, it'll be more convenient for us to discuss work if we stay together."

Gu Yunmo: "Mm."

Yan Zhi scoffed and took the lead this time.

Ji Shanmei's voice rang out behind her, "President Gu, I even saved you some extra room fees, aren't I amazing?"

Gu Yunmo stared at Yan Zhi's retreating figure and deliberately said, "Impressive."

"Then please praise me!"

"you are awesome."

Ji Shanmei burst into a string of silvery laughter. "President Gu, aren't you being too perfunctory?"

The elevator arrived just then, and Gu Yunmo ignored her.

Upon entering the suite, there were two bedrooms on the south side and one on the north side. Without saying a word, Yan Zhi chose to go to the north-facing bedroom.

She locked the door and collapsed onto the bed, exhausted.

Ji Shanmei's voice could still be heard outside, sounding extremely harsh.

"Mr. Gu, please stay in this room! It has a private bathroom!"

"it is good."

Ji Shanmei sought praise again, "President Gu, am I the more considerate one? If Jiang Jin were here, he definitely wouldn't have thought about it so much."

Gu Yunmo pushed open the door but didn't rush in. "Alright, you've been up all day. Go wash up and go to sleep. Get up early tomorrow."

Ji Shanmei saluted, "Yes, sir!"

It was finally quiet outside.

Yan Zhi was still lying on the bed, looking at her phone, and somehow she found her old chat history with Gu Yunmo.

Honey, the baby in my belly says it wants to eat roasted chestnuts.

Where can I buy you roasted chestnuts this season?

[Regardless, the baby wants to eat it. Can't you, as the father, even fulfill this small wish?]

Okay, okay, I'll think of something. What else would you like to eat, baby?

Hmm... I heard there's a solid version of mango pomelo sago, buy it for me!

[A solid version of mango pomelo sago? What is that?]

【Just search it yourself.】

Okay, wait for me to come home.

Everything seemed unchanged, yet everything also seemed different.

Yan Zhi has lost her former innocence and vitality; she and Gu Yunmo can never go back to what they were before.

Gu Yunmo took a quick shower, put on a bathrobe, and checked the time on his phone.

Next, he went to Yan Zhi's room. The door was locked, and he tried to turn it but couldn't open it, so he had to knock.

"Open the door, I have something to tell you."

Yan Zhi opened the door, and whether it was due to the lighting or not, Gu Yunmo saw an unprecedented gloom and melancholy in her eyes.

She wasn't like this before.

In that instant, his heart felt a sudden twist, and his tone unconsciously softened with gentleness and patience.

"What's wrong with you? Why haven't you said anything all day?"

Yan Zhi lowered her gaze, looking somewhat dazed. "Nothing, I'm just a little sleepy."

Gu Yunmo: "You slept for so long on the plane and you're still sleepy?"

Yan Zhi finally looked up. "Did you need something?"

Gu Yunmo prides himself on not having a good temper, but he has given all his patience to Yan Zhi.

Are you angry with me?

Yan Zhi remained completely unmoved. "No."

"Can you be normal for once?"

Yan Zhi: "What's wrong with me?"

Gu Yunmo pursed his lips, speechless for a moment.

Yes, Yan Zhi is acting strangely.

She can communicate, is obedient, doesn't argue with him, and doesn't threaten to divorce him every few days. In fact, she is even calmer and more grounded than him.

But this relationship has changed; it's not the same as before.

It seems like no matter how hard I try, it's useless.

"Xiao Zhi, do you need me to sleep with you?"

Yan Zhi was stunned for a moment, then decisively shook her head.

"Aren't you supposed to get up early tomorrow? Go to bed early."

She closed the door after speaking, ignoring Gu Yunmo's reaction.

The next day, Ji Shanmei left the hotel early in the morning with Gu Yunmo.

Ji Shanmei was thoroughly scolded by Gu Yunmo all morning. He was like a reincarnation of the evil king, finding fault with everything, even the passing dogs.

Ji Shanmei couldn't stand it anymore, and while he was smoking, she solicitously pulled out two tickets for a cruise.

"Mr. Gu, how about we go for a boat ride tonight to relax?"

Gu Yunmo glanced at them sideways and took the two tickets directly.

"You don't need to go."