We've been in a marriage of convenience for three years without sleeping together. Why am I goi

In the end, Shen Luoyao changed into a simple white satin dress adorned with rhinestones, and wore a Bulgari necklace around her neck.

The outfit is simple, yet it makes her look even more adorable.

Lu Zhi stared at the skirt for a long time, feeling very uncomfortable.

"Wouldn't it be too strange to wear this? It's like..." After a few seconds of silence, Shen Luoyao looked at Gu Yizhi with affection in her eyes, "...a wedding dress."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhi felt a pang in her heart and quietly observed the man's reaction.

"It's nothing, it's just a wedding banquet." He spoke lightly, as if discussing a trivial matter.

Lu Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she pursed her lips tightly.

"Now that you've made your selection, I'll pack up the rest of the things." Fearing trouble, Lu Zhi personally went to the display case and packed up the jewelry left by her parents.

Her movements were unhurried and deliberate, gradually emptying the display case that originally held several glass shelves.

The jewelry that was taken away was mostly old and worn.

The style is already outdated.

Judging by the value of the jewelry alone, there aren't many pieces that are truly valuable; these are all items that came with Lu Zhi when she moved in.

Gu Yizhi seemed somewhat displeased, his brow furrowing slightly. "So eager?"

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Zhi didn't speak, but silently cleaned everything up.

Just as Lu Zhi was preparing to pack up the last piece of jewelry, a pair of hands suddenly reached out, as if it were intentional.

It crashed into them hard.

pat-

The sound of jewels shattering rang out.

Lu Zhi turned her gaze to the owner of the hand and found that the owner's clean and pure almond eyes could not hide the smugness.

Shen Luoyao slightly raised her eyelashes, looking pitiful, and shed two tears.

The woman nestled in the man's arms and whispered, "I really didn't mean it. Otherwise, I'll pay for these jewels."

Gu Yizhi raised his head, his eyes as languid as ever. "They're all worthless, decades-old styles. If they break, they break."

The words were spoken so lightly, yet Lu Zhi felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly, and she couldn't help but tremble all over.

How could he...

She knew perfectly well that this was a rare inheritance from Lu's parents.

To say it so casually, Lu Zhi's lips curled into a mocking smile for this newcomer, her anger brewing, her face turning red with rage.

Seeing this, Shen Luoyao's small body trembled twice, and she snuggled into the man's chest. "Lu Zhi won't be angry, will he?"

Gu Yizhi raised his eyelids and said firmly, "No, I will compensate you."

After all, Lu Zhi loves him so much, how could she possibly make a fuss over a small jewelry necklace?

Before she could finish speaking, Lu Zhi slapped Shen Luoyao hard across the face. "I really didn't mean to, don't be angry."

She said it wasn't intentional, but her tone was extremely flippant.

Coupled with the subtle sarcasm on that fair face.

Gu Yi felt a strange sense of satisfaction, as if Lu Zhi, who had been vying for his favor with all her heart, had returned. A faint smile appeared on his lips.

Sure enough, all of his previous actions were a ploy to lure her in.

Gu Yizhi instinctively hugged Shen Luoyao tighter and whispered comfortingly, "Luoyao, are you alright?"

The body language was directed at one person, while someone's gaze was fixed intently on another.

Taking advantage of this moment, Lu Zhi did something unexpected: she slapped the man hard across the face.

Lu Zhi's face stiffened, but she still patiently explained, "You once said that you didn't like me touching you."

The standoff lasted for a few seconds.

Gu Yizhi seemed to be acting out of spite, and suggested, "Fine, I'll go find Yao Yao."

Lu Zhi could sense that he was watching her, which surprised her.

He wasn't the one who disliked me getting close or being touched the most.

I can't believe I got angry about that.

However, the man's expression quickly changed, and he took out his phone to send a message: "Luo Yao is coming later. She's rather poor, so pick out a few outfits for her."

"Okay." Lu Zhi's face paled slightly.

Sure enough, it was just an illusion; his true love is still Shen Luoyao.

Exactly the same as in my previous life.

Even without arguing over the lipstick mark, Gu Yizhi still brought Shen Luoyao to the banquet.

Even though she didn't even touch the man at all.

Wang Ma, feeling indignant on Lu Zhiming's behalf, sighed, "Mr. Gu, how could you bring someone back?"

She had watched both of them grow up since they were little. Lu Zhi had a bad temper but was not a bad person, while Gu Yizhi also had the temperament of a young master and cared a lot about his image. The two often quarreled.

There is still an emotional foundation.

Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.

Young Master Gu's attitude towards Miss Lu was simply because he was upset about losing face back then.

Before the Lu family fell from grace, they were incredibly influential in Shengcheng. In addition, the two families had been betrothed since childhood, so everyone in the school looked down on Gu Yizhi and said some very unpleasant things about him.

Son-in-law who marries into a wealthy family, a man who lives off a woman...

Mr. Gu had considered breaking off the engagement, but it was a crucial time for the Gu family to go public, and they needed the Lu family's connections to support them.

The matter was left unresolved.

Later, when the Lu family fell into poverty, the old master of the Gu family insisted that the Lu family had been kind to him in the past and refused to break off the engagement.

Gu Yizhi frowned, as if preparing to reprimand the servant, but Lu Zhi changed the subject to save him: "Wang Ma, your sofa isn't clean, why don't you clean it again?"

"Oh, okay." As if realizing she had said the wrong thing, Wang Ma picked up the rag tremblingly.

Gu Yizhi curled his lips in a sneer, "You really know how to win people over."

Lu Zhi: "..."

During their conversation, a petite figure walked into the hall and immediately threw herself into Gu Yizhi's arms, crying, "Waaah, I missed you so much."

Shen Luoyao's movements were extremely skilled; it was obvious at a glance.

This kind of behavior is not uncommon in private.

Gu Yizhi naturally kissed Shen Luoyao's fair cheek, completely disregarding the fact that she, his "nominal" Mrs. Gu, was right in front of him.

Lu Zhi found the scene in front of her annoying and stretched out her leg, wanting to leave quickly.

A voice suddenly called out to her, "Stop."

Gu Yizhi reminded her, "You just promised to help Shen Luoyao pick out a dress."

Upon hearing this, Shen Luoyao hesitated, "Wouldn't that be too much?"

"It's okay, she doesn't need it."

The decision was made for her in just one sentence, without even giving her a chance to speak.

Lu Zhi's face was pale: "Let her ask Wang Ma to take her to the dressing room."

Wang Ma led Shen Luoyao and Gu Yizhi up the stairs, while she followed slowly behind.

Many years ago, within the social circle, there were many wealthy women who turned a blind eye to their lovers and even treated them like sisters.

At that time, Lu Zhi found it hard to understand, and even felt that it was impossible for her and Gu Yizhi to have come to this point.

But fate loves to play tricks on people.

You have no choice but to believe it.

After her previous advice failed, Wang Ma became more cautious and carefully led Shen Luoyao to the dressing room on the second floor.

His eyes and movements were extremely obsequious.

They clearly regarded Shen Luoyao as the lady of the house.

I feel like I'm superfluous.

Lu Zhi took in everything. Even though it was a room with a constant indoor temperature, her heart felt even colder. It was a chill that came from the very core of her being, and there was no way to stop it.

Perhaps she was too tired, because Lu Zhi's pace was slower than usual.

As she climbed the steps, she suddenly realized something.

The jewelry left by her deceased parents was also in the wardrobe.

Lu Zhi quickened her pace.

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Everyone went up to the wardrobe room on the second floor.

Inside the walk-in closet.

The walk-in closet, spanning several hundred square meters, is filled with limited-edition Hermes, Chanel, and Gucci bags, covering an entire wall.

The display case contained small luxury items such as Cartier necklaces, diamond necklaces, rubies, and Hermès scarves.

There's enough stuff here to host a full-fledged fashion show.

Lu Zhi had been living a wealthy life since childhood, so she was used to it. She glanced at Shen Luoyao.

Those once clear and pure almond-shaped eyes were now filled with desire.

The gaze was so blatant that even Gu Yizhi seemed to sense it, and he frowned slightly. "Go try on the dress."

With permission, Yao changed into a Dior starry sky dress, with light blue diamonds adorning the hem, and also changed her bag to a Hermès Birkin White.

Shen Luoyao's figure was so thin that she couldn't fill out her clothes at all.

She happily twirled around.

Shen Luoyao asked with a smile, "Does it look good?"

"good."

The man remained as arrogant as ever, but he was willing to lower his head and praise her.

Lu Zhi felt a pang of sadness.

Most of the clothing in the walk-in closet was provided by Gu Yizhi.

He would send someone to deliver the latest seasonal items to his door every season.

This habit started after Lu's parents passed away. Back then, Gu Yizhi was worried that he wouldn't be able to adapt, so he treated Lu's family with the same necessities of life.

Due to the rules set by her "mother-in-law," Jiang Xing.

Lu Zhi never wore any of them; her clothes were always drab and dull, with no other colors besides black, white, and gray.

Shen Luoyao got to enjoy it first.

Lu Zhi snapped out of her reverie, then remembered the jewelry and said, "Excuse me, I forgot to take something."

"Is this an excuse?" Shen Luoyao pursed her lips. "If you mind, I won't try it on."

In just two short sentences.

Shen Luoyao's eyes were red and swollen, filled with grievance, and tears were about to fall.

"I haven't changed yet. Those outfits are really beautiful, but..."

Wang Ma looked up to ask for his opinion, "Sir, what do you think of this..."

Gu Yizhi gave a slight smirk: "Anyway, Lu Zhi won't need it."

At his command, Wang Ma, who was about to tidy up, stopped and waited quietly to the side.

Lu Zhi felt as if she had been punched in the chest.

I still vaguely remember that boy who once stood in the closet showing off, making her treat the Gu family villa as her own home.

But what right does she have to care now?

These were all purchased with funds from Gu Yizhi.

Lu Zhi's face turned pale, and her body swayed precariously.

Shen Luoyao blinked slightly. "I hope Lu Zhi isn't so angry that she's gotten sick. It's all my fault."

"Ignore her, she's just using the same old tricks."

Hearing what the man said.

Lu Zhi's face turned pale. She didn't want to explain any further and instructed Wang Ma, "Help me tidy up those dresses over there, and the jewelry in the box on the left."

Shen Luoyao changed into several outfits in the closet, picking and choosing, while Gu Yizhi patiently waited for her.

He seemed extremely patient.

Lu Zhi's eyes dimmed slightly.

This is something that has never happened to me before.