Abandoned on a stormy night, I divorced and remarried into a wealthy family.

"A banquet hosted by the Gu family?"

Before Song Qintang could speak, Long Jianjia's eyes lit up as she asked, "The Gu family?"

What she really wanted to say was that she wanted to go, and she wanted to see what a century-old family was like.

"Hmm!" Wu Haoqi answered sullenly, then turned to look at Song Qintang, "I'll take you to buy a dress later. You can't wear something so shabby when you go out to a banquet, or people will laugh at you."

Song Qintang has been too frugal these past few years, even though he likes women who don't spend money recklessly.

But if you're going to a banquet at the Gu family's house, you absolutely have to dress up nicely.

There are some unfavorable rumors about him outside the province.

As long as he dresses Song Qintang up beautifully and the couple attends together, the rumors will be dispelled.

Song Qintang turned her gaze away from the window, pondered for a few seconds, and said, "President Wu, why don't you go with Jianjia? I have something to do on Saturday."

As soon as Song Qintang finished speaking, Long Jianjia's eyes, which had dimmed with disappointment, instantly lit up.

Wu Haoqi suddenly slammed on the brakes, and the car came to a stop on the side of the road.

He turned around and looked at Song Qintang in disbelief, at her calm expression and her soft voice.

She asked him to go with Long Jianjia?

She wasn't the most jealous of Long Jianjia before; she would cry every time he brought Long Jianjia to a banquet.

Now that I'm taking her to the most important banquet, she's saying it so easily.

He could tell from her expression that she wasn't just saying that out of anger.

He had just spoken to Director Yang that morning and explained the vested interests involved.

Doesn't she understand?

Or perhaps, she simply doesn't care about him, much less about the future of the Wu family.

These days, the thorn of divorce that's been stuck in my heart has silently deepened.

He had always thought that Song Qintang was just throwing a tantrum at him, but now he was seeing things clearly through her, realizing that he was only deceiving himself.

Although he used to find Song Qintang annoying when she made a fuss, now that she's stopped, he's even more afraid.

When exactly did things turn out this way between them?

He couldn't even understand why Song Qintang had become like this.

Wasn't he good enough to her?

Wu Haoqi took a deep breath, his jaw muscles tensing and relaxing, clearly showing he was suppressing his temper. "Song Qintang, you are my wife, Mrs. Wu! Come with me, stop making a scene!"

Long Jianjia thought that Wu Haoqi was somewhat self-aware, having even thought about which dress to wear, but when she heard Wu Haoqi say "You are my wife" in person, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

Now she was certain that Song Qintang didn't actually not want to go; she had deliberately provoked Brother Haoqi to say those words.

That's what makes her identity stand out.

Song Qintang is so dramatic; she really dislikes it.

But seeing Wu Haoqi's angry profile, she didn't dare to speak and just watched quietly.

Song Qintang felt disgusted by Wu Haoqi's false words.

She hated his arrogance, and even more so his controlling nature.

He never listened to her wishes and always imposed them on her.

In fact, Song Qintang really wanted to ask Wu Haoqi, as his wife, should she just listen to his every whim?

He left her alone in the rainy night.

He was allowed to show favoritism entirely to others.

Because of them, Lu Pingping almost lost her life.

She was like a rag doll that could be discarded at any moment.

Does she have to accept everything unconditionally?

But she couldn't bring herself to say these words, these were words of resentment, grievance, and resentment towards the past.

Even if you bring it up, it's still her who's being unreasonable.

Further discussion is pointless.

She had long since given up on him.

I just want him to give up and sign the papers as soon as possible, ending this absurd marriage.

Song Qintang didn't hide her reluctance. She glanced out the window, not even bothering to give him another look. "Mr. Wu, I really don't want to go."

His flat voice carried a deep sense of weariness.

The words that had been stuck in Wu Haoqi's throat suddenly sank, sank.

Song Qintang's coldness and aloofness made Wu Haoqi feel an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.

This sense of powerlessness overwhelmed him, making him feel as if no matter what he did, Song Qintang would not change her opinion of him.

Does she hate him that much?

Even so, he personally went to see Director Yang so that she could attend the banquet.

To keep her distance from him, she's even ignoring Director Yang's advice?

Doesn't she prioritize work above all else?

In the past, she would compromise as long as he threatened her with his job and Lu Pingping.

He didn't know what was going on!

If Long Jianjia hadn't been in the passenger seat, Wu Haoqi felt he would have turned into an enraged lion and vented his anger on her.

Because Long Jianjia was there, there were some things he couldn't say outright, because saying them would hurt Long Jianjia's feelings. Didn't she know that?

The atmosphere inside the car was about to freeze. Long Jianjia thought the fire would escalate, but she saw Wu Haoqi's angry face turn helpless, then reflective, or perhaps even a little bit ingratiating.

She stared blankly, not only at Song Qintang's cold and distant face, but also at Wu Haoqi's anger, which she had just managed to appease.

Wu Haoqi had never shown Song Qintang a kind word before.

She must have misjudged the ingratiating look that Song Qintang gave her.

It's obvious that Brother Haoqi has never liked Song Qintang. The only person he likes and cares about is her.

That's not right, it must be wrong.

She couldn't help but whisper, "Brother Haoqi, since your sister-in-law is unhappy, let her go back and calm down first."

"My sister-in-law and I are about the same size, so I can go with you to buy her a dress."

"If you really don't want to go, I can go with you."

As Long Jianjia spoke, she reached out and tugged at Wu Haoqi's sleeve, her voice soft and gentle, her eyes revealing the same anticipation as always.

His sleeve was tugged and shaken a few times, but Wu Haoqi's eyes remained fixed on Song Qintang.

That look seemed to say, "See? If you don't go, plenty of people will go with me!"

Wu Haoqi thought it might be good to provoke her, since that was what she cared about most in the past.

If she could realize her mistake in time and give him an answer, he would immediately push away Long Jianjia's hand and take her there.

But Song Qintang showed no emotion on her face. She tilted her head and looked out the window, her eyes devoid of any fluctuation, so indifferent as if it had nothing to do with her.

Wu Haoqi's expression shifted several times. He was enraged, and in that moment of despair, he turned around, gently grasped the hand on his sleeve, and said softly, "The Elie Saab place you frequent has received their new collection. Would you like to go see it?"

Upon hearing Wu Haoqi's words, Long Jianjia's unpleasant mood vanished instantly.

She knew that in Haoqi's heart, she would always be the most important person.

Her face immediately lit up with anticipation, and she said understandingly, "Shall we pick out a set for my sister-in-law too?"

Wu Haoqi looked at Song Qintang, about to ask her to come and choose something, but before he could say anything, Song Qintang was already reaching for the door: "You guys go choose, you don't need to choose mine, I can just take a taxi back myself."

Song Qintang's maturity at this moment caused Wu Haoqi's expression to suddenly change.