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This is a quiet bar with a serene and elegant atmosphere. Groups of two or three people are drinking and chatting, while the melodious sound of a violin fills the air.

Rong Zheng looked around at the entrance, not seeing Lu Peichuan in the lobby, before going inside. Reaching the bar, she ordered a fruit wine and tentatively asked the waiter, "Where did that handsome guy who just came in go?"

The targets of their pursuit of women included not only beautiful women but also handsome men. The waiter was used to such inquiries, gave a knowing smile, and pointed to the corridor beside him, "They went to a private room, but I don't know which one."

"Thank you." Rong Zheng turned and went to the corridor. There were private rooms on both sides of the corridor, at least ten or so. How was she supposed to find one?

Just as Rong Zheng was debating whether to search room by room, she saw someone emerge from a private room not far away.

That person was a close friend of Lu Peichuan's. She had met him the time Lu Peichuan introduced her to his friends.

The man came out of the private room and went to the restroom at the end of the corridor.

Rong Zheng quickly walked to the private room. The door was ajar. Through the crack, she saw Lu Peichuan sitting inside, holding a glass of wine. He was sitting in the center of the sofa, with several people sitting on either side of him.

Rong Zheng scanned the list one by one, but couldn't find Su Qingya. He frowned. It was Su Qingya who called him, so why wasn't she here?

While I was wondering what was going on, I heard voices coming from inside the private room.

"I told you women shouldn't be spoiled. See, after ignoring her for a few days, she's become more sensible."

"Women are like dogs; if they're disobedient, give them a few lashes and let them go hungry for a few meals, and they'll naturally behave."

"You need to let her know that you're in charge of this family, that everything she has is given to her by you, that you are her everything, and that she should be thinking about how to please you every day, not making demands of you."

Rong Zheng frowned as she listened to their conversation. Then she saw Lu Peichuan take a sip of his drink and say, "She's different from others."

"How is it different? She was quite aloof back in school, but in the end, she still couldn't resist the temptation and married into a wealthy family, didn't she?"

"Now they're making trouble for you again because of that thing between you and Su Qingya. Isn't it just because they're afraid of losing their position as Mrs. Lu and all this hard-won wealth and status?"

"Now that she knows you're taking a hard line, and is afraid of upsetting you, she's changed tactics to please you after you've rejected her. How is she any different from those hypocritical women?"

Lu Peichuan frowned and looked over, as if he had something to say, but in the end he said nothing, seemingly acquiescing to their words.

Rong Zheng found it all quite amusing.

She married Lu Peichuan because he was really good to her at the time, and she was willing to risk her whole life for him. But in their eyes, she was seen as someone who couldn't resist temptation and was trying to climb the social ladder.

She minded Su Qingya's situation because she cared about their relationship, but in their eyes, it was because they were afraid of losing their position as Mrs. Lu.

She stopped interfering in Lu Peichuan and Su Qingya's affairs because she saw through it all; in their eyes, getting a divorce was just a strategy to please Lu Peichuan.

They really know how to distort the truth.

The key point is that Lu Peichuan didn't refute it.

She disliked Lu Peichuan's friends and didn't like associating with them, but she overlooked one problem.

Those who are close to Zhu are close to those who are black.

Lu Peichuan is often with them, how good of a man can he be?

Perhaps this is his true nature, but she just hasn't seen it clearly.

Who are you?

A man's questioning voice came from behind.

Rong Zheng's body suddenly stiffened.

The person returned from the restroom.

Oh no, have we been found out?

"Who are you, and why are you standing at the door of our private room?"

Didn't he recognize her?

Yes, they've only met once, and she's facing away from him now.

Rong Zheng pulled down her hat brim, hiding most of her face underneath, then turned around, head down, her entire face instantly disappearing into the darkness. "I was looking for someone, but I couldn't find them. Sorry to bother you."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the hall.

When Rong Zheng reached the corner between the lobby and the corridor, he looked back and saw that the corridor was empty, indicating that he had already entered the private room.

She patted her chest with a hint of lingering fear, thankful that she hadn't been recognized. Otherwise, if Lu Peichuan found out she was following him, how would she get evidence of his infidelity in the future?

However, Su Qingya obviously didn't come tonight, so there was no point in her staying any longer. She left the bar and returned to Jinsha Bay.

When she got home, she washed up and went to the children's room to sleep with her daughter. Lu Peichuan hadn't gone to see Su Qingya tonight, so he should be back. She didn't want to sleep in the same bed with him again; she thought it was dirty.

The next day, Rong Zheng learned from Xu Ma that Lu Peichuan had indeed returned last night, but he had eaten breakfast early in the morning and went to the company. She got up late and naturally did not run into him.

At noon, Rong Zheng packed up some of the lunch that Xu Ma had made and took the insulated container to the company.

She rarely goes to the company, so this sudden turn of events might bring unexpected gains.

Luo Qinghe said that Su Qingya had taken over the cooperation project between Lu's and Su's, and had been frequently visiting Lu's recently. Moreover, Su Qingya called Lu Peichuan last night, but Lu Peichuan didn't go. Maybe Su Qingya will come looking for him today.

Rong Zheng stepped out of the president's private elevator and saw the receptionist standing at the service desk not far away.

She was the one who told her last time that Lu Peichuan went to the Royal Club and was a very honest and decent girl.

She walked over, and the other person immediately greeted her with a smile, "Mrs. President."

Rong Zheng nodded politely in response, "Is your CEO, Mr. Lu, here?"

"Yes, but I'm currently discussing the details of a collaborative project with Ms. Su. Would you like to wait in the lounge for a while?"

"Su Qingya?"

The receptionist nodded, "Yes."

Rong Zheng smiled faintly. She hadn't expected her to be so lucky to actually run into her. "I know Miss Su. I'll go straight over. Food doesn't taste good if it sits for too long."

"Would you like me to take you there?"

"No need." Rong Zheng carried the thermos towards the president's office.

She deliberately avoided Xue Bai's office, went to the other side, and arrived at the door of the president's office. She saw that all the blinds on the floor-to-ceiling glass were drawn and the door was closed.

If it's just about discussing project details, why be so secretive?

Although she knew the two were already together, Rong Zheng still felt a slight pain in her heart at the thought of what she might see when she opened the door.

The reason was simply because the man inside was someone she had given her heart to and intended to spend her whole life with.

She closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again, her eyes revealing a resolute determination to face everything.

Since it was rotten flesh, no matter how painful it was, even if it caused her to bleed profusely, she had to be ruthless and cut it out.

Rong Zheng reached out and grasped the doorknob, pressed it gently, and then slowly pushed the door open a crack...