I became a movie star at the age of three; Dilraba and I are childhood sweethearts.

"Anyway, it's marital property, so I'll get half of it."

"Once I get the money, I'll continue living my good life."

"As for Wang Baoqiang?"

"Ha, that's his good fortune. To have had a relationship with me like that is something he can brag about for a lifetime."

These utterly shameless words made Wang Baoqiang's elder brother so angry that he almost couldn't catch his breath.

"You...you vicious woman!"

He raised his hand, ready to slap him.

"You dare touch me!"

Instead of dodging, Ma Rong leaned closer, her eyes filled with provocation and madness.

"This is a society governed by the rule of law!"

"If you touch me, I'll sue you for intentional assault!"

"Let me tell you, don't think I'm still the same Ma Rong you used to be, someone you could easily manipulate!"

"Wang Baoqiang is a public figure now. If I go to the media and make a scene, exposing all your family's dirty laundry, you'll see who really suffers!"

She calculated it correctly.

She had a firm grasp on the Wang family's weaknesses and Wang Baoqiang's most cherished reputation.

She looked at Wang Baoqiang's brother's hand, which had been raised in mid-air but eventually fell limply to the ground.

Looking at the Queen Mother's face, which had gone from grief and indignation to despair, a morbid pleasure welled up inside him.

Panic?

Yes, she did panic when she was caught last night.

But after calming down, she felt that this was a golden opportunity.

She had long been fed up with this poor, backward family, which reeked of dirt, and she was fed up with Wang Baoqiang's indelible naiveté.

Her marriage to him was an investment in itself.

Now, it's time to reap the rewards.

She just wanted to make a scene, to blow things out of proportion, and to make sure everyone knew about it.

In this way, Wang Baoqiang tried to quell the situation and preserve his ridiculous public image.

He had no choice but to obediently sign the divorce agreement and give her more of the property.

Thinking of the enormous wealth that was about to be in his hands, Ma Rong's smile deepened.

She glanced disdainfully at the family photo hanging on the wall, taken when Wang Baoqiang won an award for "Soldiers Sortie".

The man in the photo is smiling so foolishly, so sincerely.

"The fact that Wang Baoqiang was able to marry me is the biggest advantage he's ever had in his life."

She spoke clearly, word by word, her voice filled with an arrogant condescension.

"You bunch of frogs in a well, you don't understand at all."

The air in the Wang family's old house was frozen solid, like a block of ice.

Ma Rong looked at Wang Baoqiang's brother's face, which had turned a deep purplish-red.

His last bit of patience with his relatives, who only knew how to kill with their eyes, was completely worn away.

She couldn't be bothered to waste any more words on these ignorant country folk.

Saying even one more word feels like lowering one's own status.

She took out her phone, found the familiar number in her contacts, and dialed it directly.

The moment the call connected, she didn't even exchange a single pleasantry; she immediately pressed the speakerphone button to ensure that everyone in the room could hear clearly.

She wanted to make them completely despair.

……

A gentle breeze swept across the sea, creating ripples.

The Life I Long For

At this moment, laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air on the ship.

"Hey Baoqiang, am I even doing this? It's been so long, and I still haven't caught a single one!"

"You didn't catch them all, did you?"

As Huang Bo baited his empty fishing hook with a new earthworm, he couldn't help but tease Wang Baoqiang beside him.

Wang Baoqiang smiled warmly, his dark face full of simple joy.

"Brother Bo, don't rush. Fishing requires patience. Sincerity is key!"

At the other end of the boat, Xiao Chen was leaning lazily against the awning, holding a simple bamboo fishing rod in his hand.

The fishing line sank into the water, motionless, as if it had become one with the sea.

Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, illuminating his impeccable face.

His eyes were closed, a faint smile playing on his lips, and he exuded a serene and otherworldly aura.

Xiao Chen didn't seem to be fishing; he was simply enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

Dilraba sat on a small stool next to him, her hands supporting her chin, her bright eyes fixed on Xiao Chen's profile, seemingly mesmerized.

Xiao Chen is really... how can someone be so good-looking?

Even sleeping is like a painting.

Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung sat at the stern of the boat, sharing a pot of tea as they watched the group of young people play around, their eyes full of affection.

"Ah Chen is really getting more and more charming."

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Mei whispered to her brother.

Leslie Cheung nodded with a smile, his gaze falling on Xiao Chen, filled with appreciation and satisfaction.

In the midst of this peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, a cell phone rang abruptly.

It was Wang Baoqiang's phone call.

He frantically pulled his phone out of his pocket, and when he saw the word "wife" on the screen, the smile on his face vanished instantly.

Although I don't know why Ma Rong made the call.

But having only learned of Ma Rong's infidelity last night, Wang Baoqiang didn't want to say anything more to her at that moment.

With a gloomy expression, he pressed the answer button and then the speakerphone button.

As soon as the call connected, a cold, shrill, and emotionless female voice burst from the phone receiver, clearly echoing throughout the entire small boat.

"Wang Baoqiang, we're getting a divorce, but I want half of your assets."

For a moment, time seemed to stand still.

Huang Bo's wicked smile froze.

Dilraba's hand, which had been supporting her chin, slid down, and her mouth opened slightly.

Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung's teacups froze in mid-air.

The wind on the sea seemed to have stopped.

Only that female voice, like a poisoned ice pick, continued to relentlessly pierce down.

"You should get ready and find a lawyer. Have them calculate all the money you've earned over the years from acting, appearing on variety shows, and everything else."

"This is marital property, so it's only right that I take it."

"Don't try anything funny or try to hide. I'm back in your hometown, with your good older brother and good mother listening right here."

"That's settled, do it as soon as possible."

"Did you hear me!"

The entire ship fell into a deathly silence.

A suffocating, extremely awkward silence.

The cameramen looked at each other, forgetting who they should be pointing their cameras at.

The director, who was behind the monitor on the shore, was so shocked that he stood up abruptly.

This show is getting more and more exciting with each recording.

How come I keep running into such shocking scandals?

Wang Baoqiang remained in the position of answering the phone, looking like a statue struck by lightning.

The color drained from his face at a visible speed, turning him as pale as paper.

The light in his eyes, that simple, pure joy, went out.

I never expected Ma Rong to go so far.

Not only did she cheat on him, but she also tried to take advantage of his hard-earned money.

Huang Bo opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing his brother's distraught state, he felt a tightness in his chest.

Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock and a hint of knowing sorrow in each other's eyes.