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

When Pei Yi's dark eyes were placed in front of him.

Lu Zhi then realized.

It turns out her favoritism was so obvious.

A hint of guilt flashed across her face, and she parted her lips slightly, as if to speak.

I struggled with this for quite a while.

I'm worried that I might be misunderstood as making excuses.

After a few seconds of silence, the tall figure before him trembled slightly, his voice tinged with vulnerability, "You won't even give me an explanation?"

The man's eyes were dark and deep, possessing a strong allure.

Lu Zhi couldn't help but succumb and blurted out the truth, "I helped her because Gu Yizhi blocked the glow stick just now."

"Um."

A single word left Lu Zhi unable to fathom his thoughts.

She stared intently for a few seconds with her almond-shaped eyes and noticed that the corners of her lips were slightly upturned.

Lu Zhi was somewhat uncertain.

That should count as appeasing them, right?

The two stared at each other, oblivious to everyone else, trying to read each other's thoughts.

Then a sudden voice rang out, "Xiao Wu, can you help me handle this?"

Lu Zhi turned her head to look.

Gu's assistant, dressed in a suit and vest, looked extremely professional.

At that moment, he held a microphone in his hand and said, "Thank you for your support of Yao Yao. In order to protect the artist's right to reputation, I hope everyone will refrain from taking photos or videos to avoid unnecessary legal disputes."

"Also, please provide your payment method to the assistant at Gu's Group. They will give you an extra fee as a thank you for your support."

He spoke in official jargon, in a polite and courteous manner.

Lu Zhi knew better than anyone that this was hush money, which usually amounted to tens of thousands of yuan.

There were at least several hundred people present.

The minimum expenditure is one million.

Her heart ached slightly, and her face turned pale.

The man I once loved most has spent lavishly on another woman.

This feeling is unpleasant.

As if sensing her distress, Pei Yi slowly asked, "Do you regret letting him go?"

Lu Zhi shook her head.

A business card appeared in his hand. He glanced at it and saw that it contained the contact information for Attorney Pei.

He didn't say a word.

There was neither a forced confrontation nor an end to the conflict.

Instead, they gave her the complete right to choose.

Such thoughtfulness and meticulousness warmed Lu Zhi's heart, and she looked at Pei Yi with more gratitude in her eyes.

Gu Yizhi frowned slightly. "In a public place."

It seemed that having someone behind her gave Lu Zhi some confidence. She met his gaze and said, "You know, you should avoid contact with Shen Luoyao."

The words fell.

Lu Zhi could see with her naked eye that the man's expression had changed, and the disgust in his eyes had deepened.

He probably hates himself to death.

He didn't react because of the occasion.

-

After calming the audience down, staff from Gujia and the cinema's partners began clearing the theater.

Lu Zhi also left the scene with Pei Yi.

Walking along the cinema corridor, one movie poster after another hangs on the wall, many of them featuring Shen Luoyao.

In particular, several human-shaped statues were placed in the blank spaces.

They seem to have put a lot of effort into it.

It must have cost Gu Yizhi a lot of money to do it.

Looking at the scenery outside, Lu Zhi felt a tightness in her chest, but she couldn't order everyone to leave.

At that moment, the man beside her seemed to know what she was thinking and teased, "Sorry, I forgot to remove these decorations."

Lu Zhi shook her head. "It's nothing, movie promotion is normal."

After all, Gu Yizhi has always been willing to spend money on Shen Luoyao.

I imagine all the cinemas in the city received special arrangements and treatment.

She inexplicably thought of herself; she had been with Gu Yizhi for so many years, yet she seemed to have hardly spent any of his money.

In comparison, it appears both cheap and lowly.

As Lu Zhi recalled, a hand with distinct knuckles grasped her slender hand, their fingers intertwined.

Even the scent of tea emanating from the man wafted over his skin.

Looking up, Pei Yi frowned. "The Pei family's assets are all in other provinces. I should have found someone to sign a contract for a movie theater earlier."

Lu Zhi looked at him with a hint of heartache. "There's no need."

She recalled Pei Yi's childhood, which was incredibly tragic. As a member of a collateral branch of the family, he probably didn't have much money.

Pei Yi's lips curled into a sly smile. "Zhizhi, is this to save money for our future?"

His gaze was ambiguous and flirtatious.

"Cough cough." Lu Zhi's heart was pounding, and her fair face was already flushed.

Subconsciously, I loosened my grip on their hands.

To ease the tension, she changed the subject, "Why did you hand me your business card just now?"

"I don't want you to feel wronged."

Pei Yi answered sincerely, and then slowly added, "I don't want to interfere with your decision either."

Lu Zhi asked curiously, "Aren't you angry that I let them go?"

"You make the decision, no matter what."

"I just want you to be happy. You deserve the best in the world."

As he spoke, Pei Yi was bathed in the lights of the cinema corridor, his dark eyes shining brightly, as if he were proclaiming some truth he believed to be true.

Her personal charm is on full display.

Lu Zhi turned her face away, refusing to look at him.

After the movie ended, the two went for a walk outside the theater.

After strolling through the night market, I unknowingly found myself at the riverbank.

The stars were bright at night, the wind by the river was cold, and even the air was damp and chilly.

In her haste to leave, Lu Zhi was only wearing a dress, and her arms were shivering from the cold, causing her lips to tremble.

A thick overcoat was placed in front of his eyes.

Not long after, she was wearing that dress.

Lu Zhi has a slender figure and is a beauty with a bony frame, while Pei Yi has great chest and abdominal muscles and a strong upper body.

This made her look even more oversized in the clothes.

It's like a child wearing an adult's clothes—loose and baggy, yet surprisingly warm.

Pei Yi smiled and said, "How about we go for a stroll along the river? The night view here is famous."

"it is good."

The two walked hand in hand to the riverbank, with neon streetlights nearby and the faint sounds of square dancing in the surrounding area.

It has a strong sense of everyday life.

Lu Zhi walked along the riverbank railing for a while, watching the surging river water roll incessantly.

The night sky is very bright.

Pei Yi beside him seemed to be glowing, and after only a few steps...

A short, sweet-looking girl approached him. "Handsome, can I add you on WeChat?"

Lu Zhi raised her eyebrows and put her hands in her pockets, looking like she was watching a good show.

Pei Yi said calmly, "Then you should ask my partner if they agree."

"Who is... your partner?" Lu Zhi didn't finish her sentence, feeling listless and unwilling to continue.

The girl, feeling bored, walked away.

-

clap clap-

Fireworks went off on the other side of the river, colorful and beautiful.

This design is very expensive, costing hundreds of thousands.

Lu Zhi suddenly realized that there was a large movie theater across the street, and that Shen Luoyao's number one fan site admin was holding a support event there.

In order to boost the box office of Shen Luoyao's movie.

Gu Yizhi also provided considerable financial support.

Her face was slightly pale.