You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

"Still not back?" the man asked, his tone displeased.

He usually eats lunch at noon sharp.

It's already 1 p.m., and Ruan Ning still hasn't returned.

At midnight, he suggested to Bai Xinyao that they go out for dinner without waiting for Ruan Ning to return.

Bai Xinyao said, "Don't worry, it's the weekend today, there must be a lot of people shopping at the supermarket. Xiao Ning was delayed because of the queue. Let's wait for her. Otherwise, she will definitely be sad if she comes back and sees that we went out to eat without waiting for her."

These words are kind, generous, and reasonable.

Fu Tingchen waited patiently with Bai Xinyao.

None of the three members of the family had eaten breakfast.

I'm really hungry now.

Bai Xinyao refused to eat out or order takeout so that Ruan Ning would cook for her.

They endured their hunger and waited for Ruan Ning to come back and cook.

Meanwhile, Ruan Ning and Cheng Xi, having eaten and drunk their fill, leisurely strolled through several shops.

I bought several nice outfits.

During this time, Ruan Ning even took out her phone and sent a message to Fu Tingchen.

The supermarket was so crowded today, the line was so long. I'll be home soon, please wait a little longer.

It lasted until 3 p.m.

Fu Tingchen called Ruan Ning again, but Ruan Ning immediately turned off her phone.

It wasn't until it was completely dark that Ruan Ning said goodbye to her best friend and returned to Yun Jin Ju.

The lights were turned on in the villa.

The night outside the window was deep and dark.

When Ruan Ning returned home, Fu Tingchen and Bai Xinyao were sitting in the living room.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, my phone died and shut down." Ruan Ning pretended to be innocent.

Bai Xinyao's face darkened.

In the afternoon, Fu Tingchen called Ruan Ning several more times, but her phone was switched off.

They then realized they had been tricked.

Ruan Ning wasn't delayed by grocery shopping at all.

She did it on purpose from beginning to end.

I deliberately lied to them, saying I was going out to buy groceries, and made excuses to delay my return.

They were hungry for the entire afternoon.

They didn't go out for dinner until after four o'clock.

Fu Tingchen knew he had been tricked and was in a bad mood.

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and was a pampered young master from childhood to adulthood.

He was always the one being accommodated.

I have never been tricked or teased like this before.

What's more, it's his wife whom he has always ignored!

"You did this on purpose." Fu Tingchen's face was cold.

"No, my phone just died and shut down without me noticing. I was out alone and couldn't use a power bank or hail a taxi."

Ruan Ning was talking nonsense with a straight face.

"Tingchen, how could I have done that on purpose?"

Fu Tingchen's face darkened. "Where are the vegetables?"

Ruan Ning had already come up with an excuse.

"On my way back, I met a very pitiful old lady. She was dressed in rags and was picking through the garbage. I felt sorry for her, so I gave her all the groceries I had bought."

Fu Tingchen is not so easily fooled.

Hearing such a reason used to deceive a three-year-old child.

He was so angry he laughed.

"Ruan Ning, we've been waiting for you all afternoon."

"Xinyao was afraid you'd be upset if you came back and saw we hadn't eaten yet, so she refused to order takeout. You deliberately made us go hungry for so long just to vent your resentment. You're so inconsiderate, so willful and selfish."

"I already bought you a gift yesterday to make amends, but you're still so petty and won't let it go."

Fu Tingchen seemed very disappointed in Ruan Ning.

"Ruan Ning, you're different from before. You wouldn't be like this before."

Bai Xinyao said softly, "Tingchen, don't blame Xiaoning. Maybe her phone really ran out of battery. Calm down."

That's what they say.

But in her heart, she had already cursed Ruan Ning several times over.

She hadn't expected that Ruan Ning would have such a temper.

I thought she was an easy target.

No matter what Fu Tingchen and Bai Xinyao said.

Ruan Ningdu was completely unyielding.

They stubbornly refuse to admit that they did it on purpose.

She even pretended to be a weak and scheming woman.

With tears welling in her beautiful, clear eyes, she said pitifully, "I really didn't mean to."

Follow Bai Xinyao's path, leaving her with nowhere to go.

Bai Xinyao was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

But it's hard to vent.

We can only endure it for now.

Ruan Ning, you just wait.

-

Bai Xinyao's revenge came swiftly.

One week later.

Bai Xinyao messed up Hongtian's project.

The hard work of Ruan Ning's team over the past three months has been wasted.

Everyone worked overtime for so long, putting in so much time and effort.

Not only will they not receive a single penny of commission.

She was even implicated and scolded by her boss in a meeting.

The boss who vented his anger and cursed was none other than Fu Tingchen.

After the meeting.

Fu Tingchen also called Ruan Ning into his office alone.

"Thump—" The file was slammed onto the table.

Fu Tingchen's anger followed.

"Ruan Ning, such a good project has been ruined like this! How could you have failed at this project when you were able to secure it in the first place? You actually messed it up!"

Ruan Ning was also very angry.

There was no one else in the office, so Ruan Ning no longer needed to pretend she didn't know him.

She looked directly at Fu Tingchen.

There was a flame burning in his eyes.

"You know I got this project? You didn't even tell me before handing it over to Bai Xinyao, and you kept assuring me that Bai Xinyao was capable of doing a good job."

"If this project hadn't gone wrong, wouldn't Bai Xinyao have gotten all the credit?"

"Now that the project has botched, you're taking all your anger out on me and making me take the blame. Mr. Fu, don't you think you're being unreasonable?"

Fu Tingchen braced his hands on the desk, his chest heaving violently with anger.

He questioned, "Ruan Ning, I only changed the person in charge to Xin Yao, but I didn't kick you out of the team. Can't you assist Xin Yao? You know perfectly well that she's new to the company and not familiar with the business and projects yet, and you just stood by and watched her make mistakes and ruin the projects the company worked so hard to secure?"

After saying this, Fu Tingchen looked at Ruan Ning with disappointment.

"I know you don't like Xinyao, but you shouldn't have hurt her like this. Ruan Ning, I always thought you were a tolerant and generous person. I never expected you to be so petty, using company projects to settle personal scores. You really disappoint me."

"Did I hurt her?"

Ruan Ning was shocked by the man's shamelessness.

The moment she learned the truth, she knew that Fu Tingchen was shameless.

But I never expected him to be so shameless.

How could he say such a thing with such confidence?

It's as if she committed a terrible crime.

He described her as so petty and vicious.

But in fact?

She's the victim!

He used to be indifferent and perfunctory towards her, but she endured it all for the sake of family harmony and to solidify her marriage.

But her patience and tolerance did not earn her the slightest respect from him; instead, she suffered even more harm.

Ruan Ning suddenly smiled.

The anger in his eyes subsided, leaving only indifference.

She looked at Fu Tingchen and said calmly, "Mr. Fu, since you think it's my responsibility, then I'll resign."

Fu Tingchen was taken aback. "What did you say?"

Ruan Ning repeated, "I said, I want to resign."

-

Ruan Ning has submitted her resignation, and it will take another week to hand over her work.

the next day.

Attorney Lin called to say that the divorce agreement had been drafted and asked her to come to the law firm to see which clauses needed to be modified.

In the afternoon, Ruan Ning went to the law firm to meet with her lawyer and obtained the divorce agreement.

I received a call from Fu Tingchen as soon as I stepped out of the law firm.

"Ruan Ning, I've made a reservation at a restaurant tonight. I'll send you the address so we can talk."

The man's attitude was much gentler than yesterday.

Ruan Ning asked, "What are we talking about?"

Fu Tingchen paused for a moment, then said, "I was wrong yesterday. I shouldn't have taken all my anger out on you. I apologize to you. Don't rush to resign."

Ruan Ning initially wanted to refuse outright.

But after looking at the divorce agreement in her hand, she changed her mind.

"Sure, do you remember the compensation you promised me last time?"

Fu Tingchen paused for a moment, then asked, "You mean the villa at Yuejiang No. 1 and a Porsche?"

Last time, Fu Zishuo ruined her photo, and Fu Tingchen promised to compensate her.

She asked him for a house and a car.

"Yes," Ruan Ning said, "Have you bought it?"

Fu Tingchen: "Sorry, I've been too busy lately and forgot about it."

Ruan Ning curled her lips into a cold smile.

She knew it.

When has Fu Tingchen ever cared about her affairs?

Ruan Ning smiled and said very understandingly, "It's okay. I've already found a house. I'll bring the purchase contract and gift agreement over tonight, and you can just sign them."

"it is good."

7 PM.

Ruan Ning arrived at the private room at the restaurant that Fu Tingchen had booked on time.

The private room was carefully decorated.

Fresh roses and burning candles were placed on the table.

The background is decorated with ribbons and balloons.

The lights were dim, the candlelight flickered, and soothing violin music flowed from a vintage gramophone.

It has a great atmosphere.

Ruan Ning raised an eyebrow, then looked down uncertainly at the address Fu Tingchen had sent her on her phone.

Did she really not go to the wrong place?

"You've come to the right place, come in." Fu Tingchen's voice came from inside the private room.

Ruan Ning frowned slightly.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

What is Fu Tingchen up to now?

It's probably more than just an apology.

Ruan Ning entered the private room.

Fu Tingchen pulled out a chair for her as if to curry favor.

The man wore a black vest over a white shirt, revealing broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an excellent physique.

Undeniably, Fu Tingchen is indeed outstanding in appearance and has a good temperament.

Unfortunately, it's all show and no substance.

Ruan Ning sat down.

"Speak your mind directly."

Fu Tingchen walked over and sat down opposite her.

"I apologize to you again for what happened yesterday, and I also apologize on behalf of Xinyao. She messed up the project that your team worked so hard to win because of her lack of experience."

Ruan Ning picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.

Interesting, her husband apologized to her on behalf of another woman?

Ruan Ning, expressionless, uttered three words: "Get to the point."

"I want you to stay with the company; I can give you a promotion."

"Reason?" Ruan Ning looked up.

Fu Tingchen pursed his lips. "Xinyao... isn't very familiar with the company yet. I hope someone can assist her."

Ruan Ning looked at Fu Tingchen with a half-smile.

"So it was because of her."

It seemed that only under Ruan Ning's gaze did Fu Tingchen realize that the woman sitting opposite him was his wife.

"Ruan Ning, don't misunderstand..." Fu Tingchen paused, carefully choosing his words.

"Xinyao has had a tough time abroad these past few years. She hasn't been back to China for so many years, so she doesn't really know much about the current situation in China."

"I just... I'm just helping her out because we grew up together, that's all."

"Really?" Ruan Ning smiled. "But I don't want to agree. You should find someone else to take care of her."

She wasn't generous enough to help her husband take care of his mistress.

Seeing her resolute attitude, Fu Tingchen did not insist any further.

It's good that Ruan Ning left the company.

The man casually changed the subject: "Did you bring the contract?"

Ruan Ning took out the contract and handed it to Fu Tingchen, saying, "Hmm."