Mr. Li, my wife doesn’t want to remarry and secretly gives birth to a baby.

"From beginning to end, I have always—"

"That's enough." Jiang Tong closed her eyes, interrupting Li Jingchen.

"Go ahead and do your thing. I will never interfere in your affairs again. It is my freedom to meet with whomever I want, and you have no right to tell me what to do."

She was truly exhausted. Was it his deep contemplation, his careful consideration, or was he hiding something behind her back?

Or perhaps Du Peijun doesn't actually like him at all. Regardless of who he meets with, she doesn't want to think about it anymore! Nor does she want to dwell on it anymore!

Otherwise, she'll go crazy.

She didn't want it to be like this.

“I will investigate my son’s matter thoroughly. It might not be what you think. Also, you don’t need to personally negotiate the cooperation with Huo’s Jewelry.”

Jiang Tong wondered if he was going through menopause and becoming hard of hearing.

She just said that she won't ask him where he goes or what he wants to do, and that's none of his business.

Now he cares about who she collaborates with.

"Your affairs are none of my business. As for who I do business with, I have no comment."

In response to her refusal to comment, Li Jingchen replied, "Incomprehensible."

Just left.

Jiang Tong found it hilarious...

One of them was unreasonable, and the other refused to comment.

She sat on the bed, staring at the empty doorway.

When I came to my senses, I noticed an exquisite jewelry box on the table. Inside, a purple jade necklace was revealed.

The icy violet is like condensed mist, its translucent surface reflecting the light in her eyes.

The gourd pattern in the center is delicately and smoothly carved, and is inlaid with extremely fine diamonds all around.

Jiang Tong examined it for a while, her eyes flickering. She was in the jewelry business, and this kind of purple jade was very rare. She wondered how he got it.

It's always like this. I've sent him plenty of things, but what is he busy with now, and who is he meeting with?

Was this another gift given to her out of guilt...?

Jiang Tong lay in bed, unable to stop thinking about many things.

the next day.

Jiang Tong received a phone call.

It was Du Peijun calling.

Jiang Tong still kept the appointment...

She arrived ten minutes late, and when she saw the woman sitting opposite her wearing the same jade necklace as her, a look of disbelief flashed across Jiang Tong's eyes.

Her face paled slightly, and she sat down with difficulty.

Du Peijun also noticed the purple jade necklace that Jiang Tong was wearing.

She reached out and touched her own, her gaze sharp.

“The ones Mr. Jiang and I are wearing seem to be the same style, except that mine is yellow jadeite, so the only difference is the color.”

"Miss Du."

Jiang Tong immediately took off the necklace around her neck, took a deep breath, and calmly looked at her.

Over the years, she had seen many women, and she wasn't stupid. She just didn't know that this necklace was the same style as Du Peijun's; otherwise, she wouldn't have worn it.

"To be honest, I used to respect you a lot because I had read about your achievements, Ms. Du. You are a strong woman in the upper echelons of the Dijing Group. You are self-reliant, strong, independent, and ambitious, which I admire. But now I really don't understand what you did last time. You arranged for my son to find your dog. How could a woman as outstanding as you knowingly interfere in someone else's marriage? Besides, you should know that Li Jingchen and I have three children."

"President Jiang, please let me explain slowly."

Du Peijun remained calm and smiled serenely.

"I invited you to dinner today to clear up this misunderstanding."

"Mr. Li and I have no real relationship. Your son found my dog."

"I admit, when I first saw that puppy, I recognized it as the one I had lost,"

"The reason I didn't admit it immediately was because I saw that the young master really liked the puppy, so I just did him a favor. As for your guess, that I deliberately arranged for the young master to find my dog,"

At this point, Du Peijun spread her hands.

"That's nonsense. I don't have time to orchestrate such a coincidence."

Jiang Tong stared at her.

"So you're trying to tell me that you and my son are destined to be together, and that my child just happened to help you find your dog."

Du Peijun smiled and said, "President Jiang, what are you so nervous and afraid of? I've explained everything. It was all a coincidence. Besides, wasn't the young master on your side that day? I admit I like the young master very much. President Li is grooming him to be his successor. So, by extension, I like the young master too."

Jiang Tong was about to ask, "Why?"

What qualifications do you have? What status do you have to like my son because you love him?

What Du Peijun said next deeply touched Jiang Tong's heart.

Has President Li ever shown any vulnerability in front of you?

Has he ever cried bitterly in front of you?

"But I've seen his most authentic self."

"..." Jiang Tong suddenly fell silent.

Du Peijun stared at Jiang Tong, "I've seen him in every way. I think he must be very strong-willed, proud, and unwilling to let go of his pride in front of you, right? But do you know, every time you two hugged and accompanied each other, when you went to the company to find him and he accompanied you, I watched him silently. That's how I feel about him. I silently accompanied him and was there for him when he needed me the most. In my heart, I understand him, and I am willing to always be his right-hand man."

Tears welled up in Jiang Tong's eyes, and her tightly clenched fingers no longer felt any pain.

There used to be a woman.

The woman she never noticed was always by her husband's side, accompanying him.

Has she ever seen him at his most vulnerable?

Will he also cry his heart out?

The woman in front of him was right. Li Jingchen had always been proud and composed in front of her, and she always felt that he was as unfathomable as a mountain.

It turns out he also trusts others with his back turned.

The woman he trusted most was not her...

What exactly is she to him as his wife...?

"Do you love him?" Jiang Tong asked with difficulty, unsure of what to say.

Du Peijun said, "I don't want to lie to you. My answer is already very obvious."

"Do you love him so much that you're willing to wait for him to divorce his wife and marry you? Don't you mind that he has three children now?" Jiang Tong asked her again.

Du Peijun clenched her fists tightly, then changed the subject, "I told you, Mr. Li and I haven't had any relationship. He hasn't divorced you, and I don't want to put him in a difficult position, much less burden him with a bad reputation. Just quietly being the person he trusts most is enough for me. And..."

what else?

Du Peijun then continued, "With me by President Li's side, I am confident that I can take the Imperial View Group to new heights in the next few years. That is my answer."

"..."

Jiang Tong didn't know how she left the restaurant.

My whole body was ice cold.

I never knew there was such a woman, so quietly and thoughtfully considering her husband's needs.

It was as if she, the legal wife, was the one preventing them from becoming stronger.

She took out her phone and made a call...