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

The lights on the movie screen, the unfolding plot, the constantly changing and intertwining light, cast long shadows of the two people.

She seemed superfluous in comparison.

Lu Zhi lowered the brim of her hat, trying to minimize her presence.

I don't want to cause any more trouble. I've already mentioned it, so it's fine to go public in three years.

Things didn't go as planned. On screen, Shen Luoyao seemed to be deliberately surprised, asking, "Why are there two more people? Honey, didn't we book the whole place?"

"They must have gone to the wrong place."

Lu Zhi bit her lip, her expression somewhat embarrassed.

I had booked a private screening of the movie, but I still ended up running into this situation.

"Xiao Wu." Gu Yizhi was about to call his assistant to clear the area when he seemed to sense something was wrong. He paused, waved his hand, and dismissed the assistant.

She looked up and saw the tall figure walking step by step toward her position.

Wen Shi, her whole body stiffened a little, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't know what to say.

A magnetic voice blocked the way, "I've booked the entire theater. You've come to the wrong place."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yizhi's brow twitched, as if he had already recognized who it was.

Lu Zhi secretly observed for a few seconds.

He didn't point it out, his face completely unconcerned. "What a coincidence, we also booked the whole place. You must have come to the wrong place. Please make way."

Hearing the familiar voice, Lu Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and her face turned much paler.

It turns out, he didn't care about himself at all.

Pei Yi's lips twitched slightly, but he remained seated, unmoved. "Is that so?"

The two remained locked in a standoff for several minutes.

Pei Yi, sitting in his seat, exuded an aura that was in no way inferior to Gu Yizhi, who was standing.

Xiao Wu made a special trip to verify the information, and returned looking apprehensive. "I'm sorry, boss, we made a mistake in verifying the information with the person in charge."

Gu Yizhi didn't even lift his eyelids. "Useless."

Xiao Wu lowered his head and accepted the scolding.

Shen Luoyao stepped forward and smiled with her dimples, "Sorry, we made a mistake. How about this, I happen to be here with a private screening for my fans, and I'd like to invite you to watch the movie for free."

Gu Yizhi hummed in agreement, without objecting.

Two movie tickets appeared in his fair hand, hanging in mid-air. Pei Yi didn't take them, completely ignoring them.

Lu Zhi watched coldly as Shen Luoyao, who was always the center of attention, froze slightly.

Even from a close distance, the traces of cosmetic surgery are clearly visible, compared to the movie posters at the entrance before.

Much uglier.

She slightly raised her eyelashes, inexplicably recalling what the decorator had said when she first entered the house.

If you work in the entertainment industry, it's a golden path to success.

Lu Zhi disdained being a stand-in. After being reborn, she didn't pursue a career, fearing that returning to the entertainment industry, a place of heartbreak, would repeatedly aggravate her condition.

Even though her artistic talent had already been proven in her previous life.

It can still be easily discarded.

Lu Zhi pondered for a moment, then noticed that Shen Luoyao had awkwardly withdrawn her hand from mid-air, clearly feeling embarrassed.

The man beside her, Gu Yizhi, showed no intention of speaking up for her, his brow furrowed slightly.

Shen Luoyao: "Sorry to bother you."

The two left in silence.

Lu Zhi watched the woman's back as she held the man's hand very naturally, looking exactly like two people deeply in love.

But this was the man she had loved for several years.

They were betrothed since childhood.

Pei Yi seemed to notice her paleness and weakness, and took her hand. "What are you worried about? You two aren't married."

Lu Zhi raised his head, his dark eyes sparkling.

She couldn't speak.

Pity?

Unwilling to accept it?

I still feel unwell, perhaps a little bit of everything.

Lu Zhi couldn't describe this feeling to outsiders. Like a lotus seed heart, it could only be chewed over and over in her heart, becoming increasingly bitter until it filled her entire taste buds.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Pei Yi didn't force her to, and said considerately, "If you're not feeling well, we can go back earlier."

"fine."

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For the rest of the movie, Lu Zhi's mind was not on the film at all; she kept replaying the images of Gu Yizhi and Shen Luoyao walking by.

How far have they progressed?

On-screen couple, or practically husband and wife?

She was so stupid in her past life that she never realized that Gu Yizhi had told her it was all for social obligations, and she believed him completely.

It wasn't until the person came knocking on their door that they began desperately trying to salvage the relationship.

A hand climbed onto her arm, and the faint scent of tea emanating from Pei Yi wafted over, carrying a calming and soothing aura.

Lu Zhi glanced sideways and saw Pei Yi, dressed in a sharp suit, sitting upright in a chair.

There was nothing unusual about his face.

Lu Zhi's gaze flickered slightly, her heart filled with guilt, as she listened to his gentle, unassuming gaze.

Thinking about another man in front of one man.

That's not very polite.

However, years of feelings and memories wove a net in her mind, suffocating her.

Lu Zhi didn't want to betray this sincerity, but she couldn't give a response.

She suggested, "I'm not feeling well, maybe we should leave soon."

Pei Yi's expression was calm, without any impatience. He seemed to have noticed her struggle, tidied up briefly, and picked up the popcorn from the booth next to him.

The two pushed open the theater door.

In the corridor, Lu Zhi saw a large crowd of people jostling each other, holding up all sorts of support signs.

"Yaoyao, we love you."

"Aaaaaah, I'm going crazy! I couldn't get a ticket, I can only wait until it's released."

"What a pity, me too."

Shen Luoyao was very popular and had high commercial value, which Lu Zhi had heard of long ago, but she hadn't expected it.

The two look very similar.

Not wanting to cause trouble, Lu Zhi pulled her hat brim down even lower, preparing to slip out.

Pei Yi gripped her hand tightly.

The pace of walking gradually became faster.

An accident still happened. The crowd jostled and knocked Lu Zhi's hat off, revealing a face that bore a striking resemblance to Lu Zhi's.

"Look, Shen Luoyao is out."

"Ahhh, I'm going crazy! Goddess, please sign your autograph!"

"Look here." Several fans took out Canon cameras and started taking pictures.

ka ka ka-

A cacophony of camera shutter clicks filled the air, and flashes went off incessantly.

Lu Zhi felt a pang in her heart. In her previous life, she had been a big star in order to win favor, so she was not averse to being in front of the camera.

The only thing that made her uncomfortable.

These people mistook her for Shen Luoyao.

Thinking of this, Lu Zhi felt a bitter taste in her mouth. Indeed, she was no longer the famous heiress of the wealthy Lu family.

She might not even be as valuable as Shen Luoyao.

Seemingly seeing her exposed to the camera, Pei Yi reached out and pulled off the mask covering his face, revealing his handsome face.

He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with a strong and defined profile.

And that unique and noble aura immediately caused a stir in the crowd; everyone recognized him.

"He's a movie star! Quick, film him!"

"Oh my god, I never expected these two to be connected. This is unbelievable! Shen Luoyao is forever a goddess."

……

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhi frowned. In just a few minutes, Pei Yi held her hand tightly and pulled her along at a jog, squeezing the two into a nearby movie screening room.

A large welcome plaque read, "Warmly welcome artist Shen Luoyao to the roadshow event."