She was tricked into marriage for three years, then remarried a childless, tough guy and became preg

Shen Tang followed Lin Manni's gaze and saw Ji Huaizhou sitting in the teahouse reading a book.

"Mother?"

Huo Xiuyuan called her several times before Lin Manni came to her senses.

"Huh? What's wrong? Come on in."

Lin Manni stepped into the teahouse.

She walked straight to Ji Huaizhou and extended her hand to him.

"Hello, my name is Lin Manni, nice to meet you."

Ji Huaizhou looked up from the book in his hand and stared at her in astonishment.

Lin Manni smiled and withdrew her hand, turning the page to his book cover.

The name is written on it.

"Ji Huaizhou? That's a very nice name," Lin Manni said with a smile.

"Thanks."

Ji Huaizhou was still a little confused, not knowing what the woman in front of him wanted to do.

Shen Tang watched as Lin Manni struck up a conversation with Ji Huaizhou, then slowly turned to look at Huo Xiuyuan.

Your mom has taken a liking to Ji Huaizhou, and Ji Huaizhou is going to be your stepfather.

Shen Tang couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

Huo Xiuyuan's face turned ashen.

He strode over, grabbed Lin Manni's arm, and frowned, saying:

"These are our comrades from the military's cultural troupe."

Huo Xiuyuan exerted force on his hand, trying to pull Lin Manni back to her senses.

"From the performing arts troupe?"

Lin Manni laughed, clearly even more interested.

She sat down opposite Ji Huaizhou, leaned over to look at him, and smiled:

"Then you must be able to sing and dance. You're really multi-talented."

Lin Manni looked at Ji Huaizhou with her eyes shining.

Ji Huaizhou felt extremely uncomfortable under her gaze; his face flushed red to his neck, and he nervously stood up.

"I...I want to go back."

He glanced at Huo Xiuyuan and walked away quickly.

Ji Huaizhou walked to the entrance of the teahouse and saw Shen Tang, which startled him again.

Shen Tang looked at him with a smile on her lips, her eyes full of mocking amusement.

Ji Huaizhou frowned and glanced back at Lin Manni.

Lin Manni winked at him, and Ji Huaizhou seemed to be struck by lightning, his body trembled, and he quickly walked out.

"So cute, his chest is all red." Lin Manni watched Ji Huaizhou walk away.

Huo Xiuyuan let out a deep breath and lowered his voice:

"What are you doing? He's several years younger than me."

Lin Manni rolled her eyes at him. "What's the big deal? My boyfriends abroad are all around your age. Men get less attractive as they get older."

Huo Xiuyuan clenched his fists, completely at a loss for words.

He gritted his teeth. "You should go back now! I'll buy you a ticket."

"I'm not leaving," Lin Manni glared at him. "I've discovered... this is pretty good."

Lin Manni smiled and looked around, which made Huo Xiuyuan furious.

Shen Tang walked over and took Lin Manni's arm, smiling as she said:

"What kind of tea would you like?"

Lin Manni shrugged. "Did you really think I came in for tea?"

She whispered in Shen Tang's ear, "Actually, I prefer drinking."

Shen Tang's eyes lit up; she had met a kindred spirit.

"Did you travel through time?" Shen Tang asked, staring at her.

"What time travel?" Lin Manni asked疑惑地, "Aliens?"

"No, since you don't like tea, let's go somewhere else."

Shen Tang felt a pang of disappointment; she had thought Lin Manni was from the same hometown!

Along the way, the three women huddled together, whispering amongst themselves.

Huo Xiuyuan followed behind, his face growing increasingly impatient.

"Alright, I'll take you back to your hotel. We have other things to do."

Huo Xiuyuan grabbed Shen Tang's arm and pulled her to his side.

Shen Tang's eyes darted around, and she said to Huo Xiuyuan:

"It's not easy for Sister Manny to come all this way, so I'd like to talk to her a little longer. Why don't you go back first?"

Huo Xiuyuan frowned as he looked at Shen Tang, who hooked her arm around his neck and quickly kissed him on the cheek.

"Okay, sweetie~ I'll come find you tonight."

Huo Xiuyuan's facial muscles relaxed, the corners of his mouth curved upwards, and he raised his hand to rub his nose.

"I'll stay with you," Huo Xiuyuan said gently to Shen Tang.

Song Zhiyi stood to the side, dumbfounded. So Huo Xiuyuan fell for this?

Lin Manni couldn't help but laugh.

There's a saying: one thing subdues another; the big tiger turned into a little kitten.

"No need~ You're tired too, go back and get some rest." Shen Tang hugged Huo Xiuyuan's arm and shook it. "It's not comfortable for a grown man like you to be following us around."

Huo Xiuyuan raised his hand and patted Shen Tang's head. "Okay, I'll go back first. It's too late for you."

"Okay!" Shen Tang replied with a smile.

She gently beckoned to Huo Xiuyuan's hand and whispered, "Wait for me~"

Huo Xiuyuan's ears turned bright red. He coughed lightly and said to Lin Manni:

"Then I'll head back now, lest I corrupt my wife."

"Don't worry!" Lin Manni grabbed Shen Tang's arm and walked forward.

Huo Xiuyuan watched helplessly as the three walked away, then turned and walked back.

*

"Have they left?"

Lin Manni huddled behind Shen Tang, hiding around the corner and looking towards Huo Xiuyuan.

"Let's go," Shen Tang said softly.

"Great, finally there are no more big blocks of ice following us." Song Zhiyi said with a sense of relief.

"Where should I buy wine? I'd like to drink red wine," Lin Manni said with a smile.

"Come with me, I'll take you to get some high-end stuff."

Shen Tang raised an eyebrow and led the group forward.

The group turned several corners and entered a small alley.

Lin Manni frowned. "Where is this place? Is it some kind of black market?"

"Let's go." Shen Tang pushed open a small door.

The young man at the door smiled when he saw Shen Tang.

"The God of Wealth is here, I'll go call the boss."

The young man ran quickly inside, and Lin Manni followed Shen Tang inside.

"This is a dance hall?" Lin Manni's eyes lit up with excitement.

She strode onto the stage, slung her electric guitar over her shoulder, strummed the strings a couple of times, and began to sing into the microphone.

He speaks fluent English, with the rhythmic feel of 80s European dance music and clear drumbeats.

Shen Tang paused for a moment, then recognized the song.

"Brother Louie" by Modern Talking.

The song was later covered as "The Little Girl Under the Streetlight," which became a hit throughout the country.

Lin Manni swayed to the rhythm, her fingers sliding across the strings, her whole being relaxed yet passionate.

Song Zhiyi stood below the stage, swaying her body and clapping along to the beat.

Shen Tang also went on stage and sang with Lin Manni.

Lin Manni looked at her in shock, then sang along with her.

Gu Siming walked into the office and was stunned when he saw the two people on the stage.

When he saw Lin Manni on the stage, his face showed surprise, but also a hint of embarrassment.

"Gu Siming?" Lin Manni was even more surprised to see Gu Siming.

She put down her electric guitar, jumped off the stage, and walked towards Gu Siming.

"Wow, you've become a big boss after all these years?"

Gu Siming lowered his head somewhat shyly, "What big boss? I'm just trying to make a living."

Shen Tang, standing behind them, looked on in shock at the atmosphere between the two.

Are these two up to something?