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

Lu Zhi kept her head down, trying to minimize her presence. "You guys talk, pretend I don't exist."

Her nominal mother-in-law, Jiang Xing, disliked her, a fact she had come to realize over time. After all, it was Jiang Xing who had suggested having a wedding banquet but not registering the marriage.

Lu Zhi never expected that someone would find a partner for Gu Yizhi right in front of her.

Lu Zhi felt a pang of sadness, her fingertips tightened slightly, and she trembled so much that she could barely hold the teacup. Yet, she maintained a composed expression, as if it were none of her business.

Even though she was in immense pain, she didn't want to show any emotion.

Having tormented myself in this life, it's time to let go.

She only needs to play Mrs. Gu for another three years to get back to Jingyuan.

Lu Zhi suppressed her anger, opened her eyes, and placed her hands on her chest.

This posture caught Gu Yizhi's eye, and he was so angry that he almost went crazy. He ground his teeth and the atmosphere around him became much more tense.

Lu Zhi remained calm and composed, without making a fuss. Did she still consider him her husband?

No one around seemed to notice that Jiang Xing was still chattering on and on, praising Yu Yin to the skies, "What a coincidence, you and Yu Yin both know each other, it's always good to get to know each other more."

Gu Yizhi wasn't initially interested in Yu Yin, but after glancing at Lu Zhi, he started chatting seriously again.

Yu Yin chatted casually, rather nonchalantly.

A gust of wind blew by.

The wind in the manor seemed much cooler, and Lu Zhi felt a chill seep into her heart. It turned out that the scenario of having her boyfriend stolen by her best friend was also playing out in her life.

Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Jiang Xing revealed his intentions, "Miss Yu, what do you think of a marriage alliance between our two families?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Zhi felt a warning gaze directed at her. It was Jiang Xing, the 'mother-in-law' who had been so friendly to Yu Yin.

I just found it utterly ridiculous.

We're all in the same circle; those who need to know will eventually know.

She and Yu Yin have simply lost contact; it doesn't mean they won't keep up with each other's news.

Lu Zhi looked at Gu Yizhi with curiosity. The man's thick eyebrows were tightly furrowed, his brown eyes were expressionless, and his sharp jawline remained as nonchalant as ever. He did not say a word.

Like a puppet without any opinions of its own.

Only Lu Zhi knew just how strong this man's desire for control was.

Yu Yin proactively distanced herself from the relationship, saying, "I don't think it's appropriate. Let's talk again another day."

Gu Yizhi said calmly, "Mm."

Lu Zhi thought the farce was over, but unexpectedly, the next second, Jiang Xing forcefully put his arms around the two of them, saying, "You young people should add each other on WeChat."

The two stood frozen in place, their eyes filled with disdain, as if they were sworn enemies.

Lu Zhi stepped forward to smooth things over, saying, "It's all in the class group, there's no need to add it specifically."

After she finished speaking, the room fell silent. Neither of them denied it, and Yu Yin left first.

Only Lu Zhi, Gu Yizhi, and Jiang Xing remained at the scene.

Jiang Xing looked at Lu Zhi and, as always, nitpicked, "Who are you trying to seduce by dressing so flamboyantly?"

Lu Zhi lowered her head, looking at her diamond-encrusted dress, and suddenly found the voice grating.

not to mention.

She had already made an agreement with Gu Yizhi to only be a fake couple for three years.

Why bother with these trivial matters?

She turned her gaze to Gu Yizhi, wanting him to explain himself.

However, the man remained upright, sitting neatly in his suit, his eyes filled with indifference, showing no intention of making a move.

A feeling of isolation and helplessness, just like in her previous life, welled up in Lu Zhi's heart.

This time, she chose to raise her head. "Since you think I seduced someone, produce evidence. Otherwise, I don't mind calling the police and making the Gu family a laughing stock online."

Before Jiang Xing could even speak, the words were spoken.

Gu Yizhi turned his gaze to her, a smile on his face, but a deep chill ran through his eyes. "No one will believe the words of a madman."

Lu Zhi felt a chill run down her spine.

She suddenly realized that the reason she was always able to gain some advantage from arguing with Gu Yizhi was because of this.

A large part of the reason is that Gu Yizhi is cold-blooded and indifferent enough.

They will inevitably sacrifice themselves if anything affects the interests of the Gu Group.

Lu Zhi deliberately kept quiet and stopped talking about it.

Jiang Xing's expression relaxed, and she took the initiative to suggest, "What's the point of keeping such an inconsiderate person around? The banquet was just to give Chairman Gu an explanation. Divorce him as soon as possible to avoid being entangled with him."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhi turned her gaze back to Gu Yizhi. The man's brows furrowed deeply. He ignored her and remained silent, simply taking out a cigarette from his pocket and slowly lighting it.

The wisps of smoke obscured part of his vision, making his face appear even sharper and more aggressive.

Gu Yizhi exhaled a puff of smoke. "Have you said enough?"

He flicked off the ash from his cigarette, becoming increasingly agitated. Everyone was saying that Lu Zhi was leaving, that it was something shameful, especially since their nominal marriage agreement only lasted three years.

There's no need to keep urging us.

That remark carried a hint of coldness, and Jiang Xing shut his mouth.

Jiang Xing is Gu Yizhi's biological mother, but sometimes she still feels intimidated.

After all, apart from resembling her in appearance, Gu Yizhi's personality was completely different; on the contrary, he was more like the decisive and ruthless Gu Yuanming in his youth.

Jiang Xing couldn't bear to watch a good match slip away. She steeled herself and looked at Lu Zhi, "What do you think?"

Lu Zhi noticed the man's gaze fall on her, and gently adjusted her shawl. "Whatever."

Dee—

With a thud, Gu Yizhi dropped the cigarette from his hand.

A series of sharp, grinding teeth could be heard as Gu Yizhi gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with ruthlessness. "Lu Zhi, what do you mean?"

Lu Zhi's eyes were clear and bright, and she was stunned for a few seconds.

What does that mean?

Isn't it because he doesn't like her at all, and they're both just being tied down? It's better for both of them to end things sooner rather than later.

Now, this question is being posed.

On the contrary, it made her seem heartless and ungrateful.

Thinking of the grievances she had suffered, Lu Zhi raised her head and said defiantly, "If President Gu doesn't understand the literal meaning, he can look it up in the Xinhua Dictionary."

Gu Yizhi gritted his teeth, reached out and grabbed her shoulder with great force, in a slightly punitive manner, "Fine, very well, you know how to annoy people."

My shoulders are throbbing with pain from the shovel, and the shawl I just put on slipped off without me even knowing if it fit.

Her fair body was now on display, and as Lu Zhi moved, the fabric on her chest slipped down slightly.

This scene was completely captured by the man's eyes. Lu Zhi gently reminded him, "How come Mr. Gu is so generous as to allow everyone to admire his wife's body?"

"You?" Gu Yizhi loosened his grip on her hand slightly. "Don't you even look at your own looks? What kind of woman can't I, Young Master Gu of Shengcheng, find?"

Lu Zhi took the opportunity to straighten her clothes, speaking politely yet distantly, "Then I wish you a speedy finding of a good match."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yizhi's dark pupils flashed, and he felt as if a piece of his heart had been ripped out.