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

Lu Zhiqing wanted the lips.

She couldn't help but compare herself to Shen Luoyao.

She thought to herself, "She's so lucky. She always has Gu Yizhi protecting her."

It doesn't matter if they do something wrong. When idols have fans who protect them without any limits, even if they do something wrong, they won't lose those pampering rewards.

For several years, she lived in the Gu family, walking on thin ice and trying her best to please them.

So what?

Lu Zhi's heart began to ache again, and her face turned deathly pale.

Pei Yi, who was beside him, seemed to notice and asked considerately, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"Then let's not watch anymore, let's go home early."

He gripped Lu Zhi's hand tightly, and warmth flowed between them.

During the chat, the fireworks by the river attracted many people, and several popular young couples were taking photos and checking in.

The children also poked their heads out to look.

The scene was bustling and lively, but Lu Zhi alone felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

"Holy crap, who set off those fireworks? They were so beautiful! There were toy cars and hearts."

"So many flowers! Which domineering CEO is preparing to propose?"

"With so many movies being released recently, these fireworks aren't cheap. They're probably for supporting some celebrity."

"CEO proposes, celebrity cheers, bet five cents."

Lu Zhi had no time to listen to the bustling noise.

My eyes turned red without me noticing.

Pei Yi's assistant, Xiao Zhao, reminded him, "Sister Zhizhi, do you want to take a look? The fireworks are really amazing."

The man took the initiative to defend him, his micro-expression seemingly signaling him to shut up.

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

The person I once loved deeply.

It's unreasonable to expect someone to appreciate fireworks set off for other women.

This area is close to the river, where the wind is strong and the current is rapid.

She forced a smile that looked more like a grimace as she looked at Xiao Zhao. "I'm not interested."

Thinking the matter would end there, Xiao Zhao looked somewhat disappointed. "Oh."

He was very young and looked like a student who had just entered the workforce and hadn't seen much of the world.

Perhaps, in everyday life.

It's rare to see such a luxurious scene.

Lu Zhi felt a little sorry for him and offered to explain, "Why don't you watch for a while? Stop for five minutes before you leave. I'm a little tired."

With permission granted, Xiao Zhao smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sister."

She looked up at Pei Yi and asked, "You don't mind, do you?"

No objections.

"Zhizhi said she was tired, so she went to buy a bottle of water nearby."

The two found a bench under a streetlamp nearby and sat down.

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The fireworks continued to burst forth, their colors and splendor surpassing even their previous heights.

Drones were even used for aerial assistance.

Lu Zhi looked up, her eyes filled with envy. For the first time, she set aside her personal feelings and was completely absorbed in admiration. "It's quite beautiful."

Pei Yi: "Do you like it?"

The man's eyes were bright, clear, and transparent, like the stars in the sky.

She briefly escaped the precarious life she had been living with her family.

Lu Zhi was finally able to have a little more freedom to be herself, and subconsciously blurted out the truth, "I don't like it."

"That place isn't nice."

The two chatted casually, gradually closing the distance between them.

Lu Zhi lowered her eyes, not revealing the real reason.

She wanted to maintain a dignified persona.

"Fireworks that you don't like have no reason to exist." Pei Yi didn't necessarily need to find a reason.

Time passed second by second.

It had long exceeded the agreed-upon five minutes. Lu Zhi asked in confusion, "Where's Xiao Zhao?"

"I hope something goes wrong on the way to buy water, since it's taking so long."

Pei Yi's lips curled slightly, his eyes seemingly concealing his thoughts. "No, he's just a kid who's just entered the workforce. He's very curious. Maybe he went somewhere to play."

Lu Zhi blinked. "Really?"

As they chatted, Xiao Zhao slowly walked up to them. "I just bought some water. I looked in several stores, but I couldn't find the brand you usually drink. I had to go a bit far."

"Be more careful next time," Pei Yi said, not making a big deal out of it.

Lu Zhi looked up, sensing something fishy about their conversation.

It seems they have something on their mind.

I still can't figure it out.

She couldn't help but mock herself, realizing that staying in the Gu family for so long meant she was always being persecuted.

Isn't this a bit too paranoid?

Thinking deeper into the issue, Lu Zhi suddenly realized a blind spot: "You're a family person, yet you drink industrial beverages? Why not have a cup of coffee?"

Pei Yi pursed her lips and remained silent for a few seconds.

The quick-witted Xiao Zhao stepped forward and smoothed things over, saying, "It's a matter of personal taste; everyone has different habits. I might just be enjoying this drink lately."

After he finished speaking, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He wore the classic expression of someone lying.

Lu Zhi had studied acting in her previous life and also had some knowledge of psychology, so naturally she couldn't escape the discerning eye.

It wasn't a big deal, and she didn't dwell on it too much. "Just don't secretly take kickbacks."

Xiao Zhao looked somewhat aggrieved and glanced at Pei Yi: "..."

Having sat for long enough, Lu Zhi and Pei Yi stood up, preparing to leave.

The surrounding area was packed with people.

Pei Yi seemed to be afraid of a stampede, and tightly protected himself inside his chest.

Lu Zhi suddenly heard the murmurs around her.

"Oh my god, I knew it! It's definitely going to be a domineering CEO proposing. You just said I watch too many idol dramas."

"It's so luxurious, it doesn't seem like a single person's property."

"I still think she sounds like a celebrity, and the name Lu Zhi sounds pretty nice too."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhi's eyes widened in disbelief.

These fireworks.

It was placed there for Shen Luoyao.

Clearly, it was for her own sake. Her face flushed, and she subconsciously looked at Pei Yi. The man's dark eyes held a smile, as if he had everything firmly in his grasp. "Do you like it?"

His thin, pure black undershirt, blown by the river wind, let in plenty of air, but it did not diminish his charisma in the slightest.

Instead, it highlighted his amazing physique.

Full abs, V-shaped waist.

The thought that so many people cared about her made Lu Zhi's heart race, and her eyes welled up with tears of excitement. She whispered a scolding, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"You're not feeling well," he answered very honestly.

The faint scent of tea on my body brings a sense of fulfilling security.

This taste doesn't seem so bad anymore.

Lu Zhi looked up, somewhat annoyed. "If I leave, won't you have wasted your money?"

"Nothing is more important than your health," Pei Yi said, seemingly trying to reassure her, his grip tightening. "Be good, if you like fireworks."

"Next time, we can find a place to meet up."

A man's words are warm and comforting.

Like a beam of light, it swept away the darkness and dampness that had once surrounded the riverbank.

Lu Zhi felt warm all over her body.

Such a warm person... Lu Zhi thought about her current terrible and complicated marital situation.

Suddenly, a wave of guilt welled up from the bottom of my heart.

Lu Zhi looked up, her almond-shaped eyes full of seriousness. "We're just trying. You don't have to go to this extent."

"I'm afraid I..."

"I cannot accept this kindness."