After a blind date, a wealthy heir asked me to marry him.

leave?

Lu Shiyi remained silent.

To be honest, she didn't know either.

If she were certain and knew the answer, she wouldn't be so conflicted.

Tang Yiran became a little anxious when she saw that her friend did not deny it.

After all, as her best friend, she would definitely advise reconciliation rather than separation!

Besides, she had already realized that her friend still cared about Fu Cheng and cherished her marriage.

And Fu Cheng was probably sincere towards his friend.

Since that's the case, and you two are mutually attracted, it would be such a pity to separate!

Fu Cheng did deceive Eleven, but his crime doesn't warrant divorce!

A little punishment is fine, but to divorce them is truly a pity, given their good looks and talent.

"Eleven, I understand how you feel right now, and I understand what you just said. But I think, anything is possible with effort. Didn't you often encourage me before? You always dare to strive and try. That way, even if the final result is not satisfactory, at least you won't be resentful or have any regrets!"

“You are indeed far behind the richest man in Nanshi, who is your husband, but that doesn’t mean you will always be from two different worlds and unable to be on the same wavelength. You are exceptionally intelligent and hardworking. The only difference between you and him is the golden key you were born with. If you were given the same family background and resources, you could still reach the same level as him, or even surpass him.”

"So, don't jump to conclusions so quickly, saying that the two of you are completely different and that forcing yourselves to stay together is just a waste of each other. Give yourself a chance, and give Fu Cheng a chance too. Maybe you'll break free from your cocoon and find a way out?"

Lu Shiyi gazed at her friend silently for a long time without uttering a sound.

……

night.

When Fu Cheng returned home after working overtime, he saw Lu Shiyi lying quietly on her side on the sofa.

That slender, elongated figure looked forlorn and lonely.

My wife has been in this state most of the time since her parents passed away.

It's as if all the splendor and color of life have faded away in her presence.

He changed into slippers, walked over to his wife, slowly bent down, and took her hand. "Are you hungry? I brought you something delicious."

His voice was very soft, carefully protecting his wife, afraid that even a decibel higher would disturb her.

Lu Shiyi slowly opened her eyes and looked at the man in front of her.

Like her, he also looked noticeably haggard in just a few days.

She did it because of her parents, while he did it because of her.

While she was heartbroken and couldn't sleep all night, he was worried about her and couldn't sleep either.

She knew all of this.

Therefore, she believes that although he chose to deceive her and conceal his true identity when they first got their marriage certificate, his concern for her at this moment is genuine.

She still believed in his character.

She could feel his sincerity.

Moreover, when they first got their marriage certificate, they were complete strangers. It's perfectly normal for them to harbor hostility towards a stranger with whom they had a shared interest.

Her father told her when she was very young that the world is a wonderful place with many good people, but also with many bad people. Therefore, she should always assume the worst about strangers, be wary of them, and protect herself.

We are not afraid to assume the worst about others, nor are we stingy with the best of intentions towards them.

These are the life lessons her father taught her.

Therefore, after the initial emotional impulse upon learning the truth, she did not harbor much resentment towards her husband for concealing it from her.

Lu Shiyi slowly sat up, looking at the sumptuous food on the table.

He remembered all the foods she loved to eat.

Unsure which flavor she wanted to eat today, and not wanting to bother her with a phone call, Fu Cheng simply bought them all at once.

Even if she only eats a bite of each thing, his wife won't starve herself.

Lu Shiyi forced a smile upwards, revealing a faint smile, "Buying so much, how can I possibly finish it all?"

Fu Cheng, who was standing to the side, noticed his wife's long-lost smile and felt a sense of relief, as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining.

He excitedly and quickly opened the lunchbox for his wife, getting busy with his tasks.

Happy like a child.

Lu Shiyi went to get chopsticks, but was stopped by him.

Lu Shiyi went to pick up the lunchbox, but he was stopped by him.

"Just sit still, I'll feed you, I'll feed you!"

Fu Cheng sat down in front of his wife, gently picked up some food, and fed it to Lu Shiyi.

His handsome face was radiant with satisfaction and happiness.

It turns out that sometimes, serving others is much happier than being served.

At this moment, Lu Shiyi truly understood what it was like to be waited on hand and foot.

She gazed silently at the man before her.

He couldn't help but wonder, what would their lives be like if he regained his identity as the eldest son of the Fu family?

She believed that he would continue to care for her, love her, and be considerate of her in the same way.

But how long will it last?

Life is never just about love.

The harmony they currently enjoy is merely a facade created by his deliberate attempt to lower his status and place himself on the same level as her.

His fame, his glory, even his wealth—none of these ever belonged to her.

It won't be something for her to boast about, nor will it be a bargaining chip for satisfying her material desires and vanity. On the contrary, it will be a shackle that makes her intermittently feel inferior, withdrawn, and self-doubting.

Everything he possessed would never completely belong to her simply because of his love.

Her pride and innate arrogance prevented her from accepting that everything was not meant for her.

She yearns for a free spirit, an equal relationship, and a partner of equal standing.

Her life experiences and the ideas instilled in her from childhood made it impossible for her to be content to be a caged bird.

This is the natural barrier that stands between the couple.

The contradictions of reality.

……

Lu Shiyi just quietly looked at her husband.

This husband, who felt both real and unreal to her.

"Why aren't you eating? Don't you like this?"

As Fu Cheng spoke, he quickly turned to the side to get a different one, saying, "Then you can try this one too."

Seeing that Lu Shiyi was hesitant to speak, he even gave a demonstration himself.

"Ah...come on, open your mouth wide, let's just have a small bite."

His extreme patience and gentleness were truly touching.

It turns out that even the most aloof and arrogant person has a considerate side.

Suddenly, Lu Shiyi really wanted to know.

Her husband is the eldest son of the Fu family.

What is the true nature of this cold-blooded man, rumored to be ruthless, decisive, indifferent to women, and utterly devoid of chivalry, beneath his true identity...?

She remembered that her husband had told her his itinerary before leaving for work today, saying that he would be going on a business trip to another city next Monday.

She specifically looked it up.

Information indicates that Fu Cheng, the head of the Fu Group, has been invited to visit City A next Monday as a leader of enterprises in Nanshi, and will meet with local government officials to discuss bidding for corporate projects.

……