My ex-boyfriend cheated on me with my sister, and I got married to him in a flash; he went crazy.

Pei Yichen wore a well-tailored, handmade black suit that perfectly accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist.

The man had striking features, high-set eyebrows and eyes, a sharp and cold jawline, and thin lips pressed into a straight line, exuding a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.

The once noisy private room suddenly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone stared blankly at the man who walked in.

Pei Yichen strode over to Jiang Shutong and sat down beside her, his voice deep and magnetic, "Tongtong, I'm sorry I'm late."

Someone reacted and exclaimed in surprise, "This, this is Shu Tong's husband from her whirlwind marriage? And he's actually alive..."

"He's so much more handsome in person than in photos..."

"They look so good together sitting together, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, it's dazzling..."

Not to mention the others, Jiang Shutong was also stunned. It took her a long time to react. She stammered, "You, you said you had something to do tonight?"

"Being with you is the most important thing."

The man spoke earnestly and naturally, causing Jiang Shutong's ears to burn slightly and her heart to skip a beat.

She almost took it seriously.

It's surprising that Pei Yichen is such a skilled actor.

From the moment Pei Yichen stepped in, Bai Ruwei's mind went completely blank.

Impossible, how could that be?

Jiang Shutong got married in just a few days?

And the man she married in this whirlwind romance was this incredibly handsome man who took her breath away.

She quickly realized a possibility and blurted out, "Jiang Shutong, the photo on your marriage certificate is photoshopped. Did you pay this man to come here?"

Judging from this man's top-notch looks and physique, he should be a male model.

How could Jiang Shutong, such a traditional and conservative woman, possibly have a whirlwind marriage?

Therefore, the marriage certificate is fake.

It would be cheaper for her to hire a gigolo to act than tonight's dinner.

Thinking this through, Bai Ruwei became increasingly certain. She looked at everyone and said, "At our department dinner last month, she was still all lovey-dovey with that young master Xu. How could she possibly be getting married to another man so quickly now? Unless, she was already cheating on him while she was dating that young master Xu..."

As soon as she said that, everyone's gaze towards Jiang Shutong became complicated.

Seeing this, Bai Ruwei smiled with satisfaction, and then slowly continued, "But we also know Shu Tong's personality; she wouldn't do such a thing. So I think they're not actually married; they're just acting..."

It all depends on whether Jiang Shutong values ​​her reputation more or is more concerned about the cost of tonight's dinner.

"I have no obligation to explain to you why I had to get married so suddenly." Jiang Shutong rolled her eyes. "I showed you the marriage certificate, and you said it didn't count until the person showed up. Now that the person is here, you say it's fake."

She snorted, her eyes full of disdain. "If you can't afford to treat others, don't try to impress them. Nobody's holding a knife to your throat forcing you to treat them, is they?"

Bai Ruwei's face turned pale and then red, her expression extremely unpleasant. Her fingers dug fiercely into her palms under the table. She opened her mouth to retort, but her throat felt like it was choked.

Seeing this, one of her followers suggested, "Shu Tong, we all feel that your sudden marriage seems a bit unreal. Why don't you two kiss to prove you're a real couple..."

As soon as she finished speaking, her colleagues who were watching the commotion started to cheer. A handsome man and a beautiful woman kissing—it was unimaginable how explosive the scene was.

"Give me a kiss, give me a kiss..."

"No, not just a quick peck, it has to be a full-minute kiss!"

"The kiss should evoke that feeling of newlyweds..."

Jiang Shutong, who had been quite calm just moments before, was stunned by the commotion around her.

Pei Yichen's willingness to put aside past grievances and have dinner with her was already more than enough.

Asking him to kiss her is indeed asking too much.

After all, his sexual orientation is male.

Moreover, Jiang Shutong always felt a little guilty towards Li Kai when she kissed him.

She didn't dare look at Pei Yichen, but she could imagine that his face must be very gloomy at that moment.

Jiang Shutong suppressed the blush on her face, cleared her throat, and said with a haughty expression, "What are you thinking? This is not something you can see..."

Bai Ruwei scoffed, "A real married couple doesn't even dare to kiss? Jiang Shutong, do you still dare to say this man wasn't hired by you?"

Jiang Shutong's anger flared up as well. "Whoever raises the question must provide evidence. He and I are a legally recognized married couple. You say my marriage certificate is fake? If you can produce even the slightest proof, I'll cover all the expenses for tonight..."

If all else fails, I can just use my credit card.

Bai Ruwei was so embarrassed by the rebuttal that she blushed and couldn't say a word.

She couldn't produce any evidence right now.

Pei Yichen leaned back in his chair casually, his gaze fixed on the woman beside him.

The woman's eyes and brows were sharp and piercing, and she exuded a vibrant energy.

But is she really that resistant to kissing him?

Thinking of this, the man's eyes darkened.

Pei Yichen recalled her passionate behavior that night and suddenly felt a little thirsty.

He picked up the teacup in front of him, tilted his head back, and drank it all. The cool liquid went down his throat, but it still couldn't relieve his restlessness.

Jiang Shutong's eyebrows twitched immediately; this cup was hers.

At this moment, the door to the private room was pushed open again, and the lobby manager of Hemingxuan walked in. He walked up to Pei Yichen and said respectfully, "Mr. Pei, I didn't know you were coming. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly. Would you like to bring out the red wine you left here last time?"

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