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

Lu Zhi's face froze, and her heart ached with a sour feeling.

She never imagined that one day she would be advised to imitate Shen Luoyao to make money.

That's really true...

I should have put on more makeup before going out today.

After a few seconds of depression, Pei Yi, who was holding her hand, stepped in front of her and stood in her way. He raised an eyebrow and said frivolously, "Can't you speak properly? How is she similar? She's much prettier than Shen Luoyao."

The man's magnetic voice was full of protectiveness.

Lu Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her head, refusing to look at him.

The construction workers looked at each other and didn't continue arguing.

"No way, that's Shen Luoyao."

"I was trying to give you some helpful advice, but you wouldn't listen." Another worker curled his lip. "I'm not talking to you anymore. Luckily, I managed to buy tickets to Shen Luoyao's roadshow today. They cost two thousand yuan each."

Pei Yi's lips curled slightly, full of disdain. "She even has works to her name?"

As soon as the cheeky words fell, Lu Zhi's face twitched, and she quickly tugged at Pei Yi's wrist, "In public, mind your image."

Is this still the Pei Yi/Pei Zhou she knew in her childhood?

What about that quiet, reserved child?

Why is your mouth so sharp?

"You don't understand, people go there just for his face. Just one look is worth the price of admission."

Pei Yi pursed his lips slightly, "Oh, so you're really wasting your money. What's so attractive about a face that's been surgically enhanced?"

Lu Zhi almost wanted to cover his mouth with her hand, but quickly turned to the group and said, "Sorry, my friend isn't very good at talking."

"Hmph." The man didn't seem to care too much. "You have a good personality, but your taste in men is terrible. Women should prioritize their careers; otherwise, they'll easily change their minds if they rely solely on men."

"Especially men who lack any gentlemanly manners!"

Pei Yi was itching to get started, but Lu Zhi, seeing that things were about to escalate, quickly pulled Pei Yi's hand away, saying, "Watching the movie is important, don't just focus on arguing."

After a brief attempt to reconcile them, the two didn't argue.

The construction workers continued their work, and Pei Yi and Lu Zhi entered the privately-run cinema. In the dim light, only the green light of the emergency lighting could be seen, and the air conditioning was cool throughout the theater.

The tall Pei Yi stood beside her, his movements casual and exuding a sense of security.

This inexplicably added a touch of ambiguity to the scene.

Perhaps stimulated by the environment, Lu Zhi subconsciously gripped that hand even tighter.

"Afraid of the dark?" Pei Yi chuckled twice, without any malice.

"I'm not afraid," Lu Zhi answered bravely, lifting her eyelashes slightly to steady herself. "I'm not afraid of the darkness itself, but rather of dreaming about seeing the people I want to see at night."

"Don't worry, your uncle and aunt are doing well underground." The two shared an unspoken understanding.

For the first time, Lu Zhi didn't feel so bad when she was chatting with someone she knew.

Suddenly I can understand death itself.

Lu Zhi peeked out and found the best viewing spot. "How did you know?"

"Because they appeared to me in a dream." Pei Yi didn't even blink as he started talking nonsense, appearing calm and collected, speaking with such conviction that it seemed real.

Sitting down in the red theater seat, Lu Zhi felt a little calmer. "Why didn't you tell me?"

Pei Yi relaxed his mouth, "Because I go to worship every year. You have to be sincere and in good health. If ghosts and people stay in contact for too long, they will make the living sick. They are probably worried about you."

"Wait a minute." A hint of surprise flashed across Lu Zhi's pupils. She hadn't expected to run into Pei Yi on the anniversary of the death. "When do you start paying your respects every year?"

Does she remember that it wasn't Gu Yizhi who did it?

It should have been at least two years earlier.

The man in front of her seemed to realize his own emotions, and a smirk appeared on his lips. "What, you're checking up on me? You won't recognize me if I'm missing a year?"

"No," Lu Zhi said sheepishly, withdrawing her hand. "Just curious."

"Starting from the year my aunt and uncle passed away," Pei Yi explained calmly, his tone full of concern for the deceased. "While they were alive, I would also send them gifts every year."

The two had known each other for a long time, and Pei Yi always liked to take credit for small things, but he didn't do so this time.

Lu Zhi's liking for the man in front of her increased significantly.

Lu Zhi asked softly, "Is it one gemstone necklace per year? Worth hundreds of thousands each?"

"I can't remember the price. I never remember these things when it's a gift." Pei Yi didn't argue, his expression indifferent, as if he were just mentioning it casually. "I don't know your size, the scarf is too small."

Having heard clearly, Lu Zhi's gaze towards Pei Yi gradually became somewhat complicated.

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It turns out that Gu Yizhi had never visited the Lu family's graves. Apart from the occasional concern shown during the first two years, he didn't care about the Lu family at all.

And all of this was done silently by the man in front of me.

Then what about all those years of misunderstanding?

Lu Zhi looked up. "Just how much else have you been doing behind the scenes?"

Pei Yi also raised his head, not seeking credit, his expression indifferent, "There's not much I can do. I was very busy back then, busy with studies, career, everything."

"In my environment, everything has to be fought for."

Despite the few casually mentioned words, Lu Zhi felt a pang in her heart. The Pei family appeared glamorous on the outside, but the competition behind the scenes was incredibly fierce.

At this moment, she really wanted to know about this man's past.

I want to know everything he experienced after transferring schools until adulthood.

I want to ask, but I'm afraid of causing further harm.

Lu Zhi finally fell silent, staring at Pei Yi for several minutes. His eyes were still dark, but she discovered the determination hidden in those affectionate eyes.

"What, are you impressed by my handsomeness?" Pei Yi teased.

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The movie theater's logo sounded, the movie started, the huge screen lit up, and the entire theater became much brighter. Sound from the speakers came from all directions.

Lu Zhi's eyes were somewhat unfocused; she wasn't paying attention to the plot, her mind was entirely on Pei Yi, and she was secretly glancing at him out of the corner of her eye.

Until, without me even realizing it, someone handed me a bucket of popcorn.

Lu Zhi looked down at the golden, crispy popcorn kernels and handed them back. "You eat them, I don't want any more. It's just something for kids."

"Zhizhi, you're spoiling me like a child." Pei Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes full of laughter.

"I didn't mean that." Lu Zhi was at a loss for words.

"Oh, I understand now, it means I'm more precious than a child," Pei Yi said, taking the opportunity to elaborate.

Lu Zhi blushed deeply after being teased, recalling the movie's opening line, "Please watch the movie in a civilized manner and refrain from loud noise."

"We booked the entire theater for ourselves, and the soundproofing inside is excellent."

Lu Zhi made up a lame excuse, "Have some manners, okay?"

"That's for outsiders to see. Zhizhi is so good to me, so naturally I deserve some special privileges, like letting her touch my abs or something," Pei Yi said with a soft laugh.

Lu Zhi's mind suddenly filled with some yellow-colored waste.

During the movie's intermission, two figures suddenly walked in. A woman took the man's hand, and as they chatted, they shared a passionate kiss. "Darling, you're so good to me. This movie promotion is all thanks to you."

A tall figure, a familiar face, except for Gu Yizhi.

Who else could it be?