I served three years in prison for my husband.
After getting out of prison, I found that he, my best friend, and my father – in – law and mother – in – law were living happily together.
I licked my lips, a little excited.
How stupid. Why provoke a woman who has been in prison?
1.
“Yo, what a lively family.”
Leaning on the railing on the second floor, I said with a smile.
The four people in the living room on the first floor looked up at me as if they had seen a ghost.
My husband, Qi Ming, was so scared that his face turned pale, and he stammered, “Ruirui, you, why are you out of prison?”
I slowly went downstairs and looked around the villa.
Because of my good behavior, I got a reduced sentence. Today, I originally wanted to go home and give Qi Ming a surprise.
Instead, he gave me a shock.
Our wedding house was sold by him, and it took me a lot of effort to find his new home.
Sensing something was wrong, I directly climbed over the wall and came in through the balcony.
“This house is really big.”
When I got closer, I noticed that my best friend, Wang Lan’s, belly was bulging high. I couldn’t help raising my eyebrows.
“Yo, this belly is not small either. Whose is it?”
Wang Lan smiled awkwardly and hid behind Qi Ming, saying, “Ruirui, it’s the weekend today. I, I came to visit uncle and aunt.”
I nodded with a smile. Just now, I took a stroll around the rooms on the second floor. In the photos of the two of them, they were smiling brightly.
The wardrobe was full of women’s clothes, which were clearly in Wang Lan’s style.
It seemed that during the time I was in prison, Wang Lan had already moved in and regarded herself as the mistress of the house.
However, I won’t expose her so quickly.
Otherwise, it won’t be fun.
2.
There was a big table of delicious food, and I sat down and ate heartily.
During the three years in prison, I ate nothing but pig food, while they were living comfortably outside.
Back then, when Qi Ming’s company had problems and was reported, he cried and deceived me into taking the blame.
He said that as a man, if he went in, it would be all over, and the company and the family still needed him to support.
He also said that he would find connections to help me get a lighter sentence, and that he would be good to me for the rest of my life when I got out of prison.
Look, it was as if I had committed a crime, and it didn’t matter if a woman went to prison.
Unfortunately, I was stupid back then, deeply in love with Qi Ming, and actually nodded and agreed.
But now, after being in prison, there’s no more love. Fists are the hard truth.
Except for me, the other four people didn’t have much appetite for dinner.
Under my repeated questioning, Wang Lan couldn’t say who the father of the child was and could only mumble, “The father doesn’t want the child.”
I slapped my chopsticks down and said indignantly, “Lanlan, this scumbag, forget him. Look at how nice my Qi Ming is. You have to keep your eyes open in the future and find someone like my old Qi.”
Qi Ming was restless, his face blushing with embarrassment, and he smiled unnaturally.
“Your belly is so big. I’m not at ease with you living alone. Why don’t you move in? Anyway, this house is so big. It’s a waste not to live in it.”
I said with concern, and then looked at Qi Ming, “Honey, is that okay? Lanlan is my best friend.”
With the words already out, the two of them were secretly delighted. Wang Lan half – heartedly agreed.
She was probably still scolding me for being stupid in her heart.
3.
After dinner, I said I wanted to take a bath.
Only then did Wang Lan remember her clothes and looked at Qi Ming nervously.
Qi Ming remained calm, “Okay. The bathroom in the master bedroom is broken. You can go to the second – bedroom to take a bath.”
Knowing that they were going to move the “stolen goods”, I nodded agreeably and didn’t forget to tell Qi Ming to help Wang Lan move her luggage in as soon as possible.
After taking a bath, I went out.
Yang Wenjing, wearing big sunglasses, was leaning against a sports car. When she saw me coming, she gave me a big hug.
“Sister, how’s it going?”
I told her everything. She was so angry that her eyebrows stood on end, “This bastard, heartless. Don’t worry, sister. I will definitely help you get revenge!”
I smiled meaningfully, “Don’t worry. Since he bullied me like this, I have to take over his company.”
She nodded understandingly, “I can’t help you with other things. Just ask if you need money. I’m so rich that I only have money left.”
She had killed her husband in self – defense and inherited hundreds of millions of assets. Naturally, I wasn’t polite to her.
“By the way, that good thing you mentioned last time, do you still have any? Give me some.”
Letting Wang Lan live in the house wasn’t for nothing. She had to see how affectionate Qi Ming and I were.
4.
In the evening, I went back with big bags and small bags of spoils. Wang Lan stared at the big – brand logos with greed in her eyes.
“Ruirui, you just got out of prison. Where did you get so much money to buy luxury goods?”
I pretended not to care, “Oh, this is nothing. Don’t you remember that my mother left me a lot of good things? Selling just one of them can buy two or three houses in the city center.”
Wang Lan affectionately took my arm and said sweetly, “Ruirui, I’m so envious of you. Unlike me, I still have to do live – streaming every day when I’m pregnant. I’m so tired.”
I said enthusiastically, “It’s okay. I’ll go to your live – streaming room tonight and give you ten castle gifts to increase your popularity.”
Wang Lan’s eyes lit up and said I was so nice.
One castle gift costs 10,000 yuan, and ten cost 100,000 yuan. Of course it’s nice.
Treat you well now. It will be really fun when things are exposed later.
I wonder how those fans will scold you?
It was ten o’clock, time to go to bed. I took Qi Ming’s arm and said shyly, “Honey, I haven’t seen you for three years. I miss you so much.”
I was half – speaking and half – holding back, and as expected, I saw Wang Lan’s face turn blue and white, glaring fiercely at Qi Ming.
Qi Ming was in a dilemma. He touched his nose, “Well, Ruirui, I’m a little tired today.”
He finally sided with Wang Lan. After all, she was carrying the Qi family’s offspring in her belly.
I pulled him, “Oh, how tired can you be?”
Qi Ming half – heartedly entered the master bedroom.
Wang Lan was left alone in the living room, stamping her feet in anger.
5.
I was originally pretty, and after not seeing each other for three years, a short separation is like a newly – wed reunion.
Just looking at the way Qi Ming looked at me, I knew he was probably secretly happy.
I picked up the water I had prepared long ago and handed it to Qi Ming, saying coquettishly, “Honey, drink some water.”
Qi Ming looked at me with burning eyes and took a sip from my hand, “Ruirui, you’re so beautiful.”
I lowered my head shyly, “Honey, I’ll go clean up first. Wait for me.”
I stayed in the bathroom for a while. When I estimated the time and went out, sure enough, I saw Qi Ming lying unconscious on the bed.
I took out my phone, turned on the audio I had prepared long ago, put on earplugs, and had a good sleep.
This bed was still so comfortable.
Early the next morning, I got up refreshed. Qi Ming covered his head and was a little puzzled, “Why does my head feel a little dizzy?”
I pretended to be angry, “Nonsense. I wanted to rest, but you wouldn’t let me. Of course you’re dizzy.”
Qi Ming smiled complacently.
Looking at his lecherous face, I felt disgusted and made an excuse to have breakfast and left the bedroom.
Wang Lan had dark circles under her eyes, and her eyes looked malicious when she looked at me.
“Ah, Lanlan, didn’t you rest well? Are you not used to the bed?” I asked with concern.
Wang Lan looked at Qi Ming resentfully, “I listened to the sounds of love – making all night. How could I rest well?”
6.
I pursed my lips shyly, “It’s been too long since we saw each other, so it took a little longer. I’m sorry, Lanlan. In the future, Qi Ming and I will restrain ourselves.”
Wang Lan’s face was gloomy, and she didn’t say a word.
My father – in – law and mother – in – law had no opinion on this. Anyway, it was their son who was having a good time.
After breakfast, I casually asked, “Honey, I think I have to find a job. Why don’t you arrange me to work in the company?”
Qi Ming was a little vigilant, “No need. You’ve suffered so much. Just stay at home and have a good rest. You don’t have to worry about the company’s affairs.”
I nodded disappointedly, “Okay.”
This was exactly what I wanted.
Qi Ming’s company was a construction company, and now it was one of the best in Quancheng.
I already had a plan in mind.
These days, Qi Ming was in a very bad mood. I asked with concern, “Honey, what’s wrong with you?”
Qi Ming was probably really angry and didn’t hold back, “I don’t know where a small company popped up. They snatched my bids several times. Each time, their quoted price was only a little less than mine. It’s really pissing me off.”
I raised my eyebrows in surprise, “So coincidentally? Could there be a mole in the company?”
Qi Ming frowned tightly and hurried out, probably to check at the company.
Wenjing sent a message, “The fish has taken the bait.”
I smiled. Qi Ming, Wang Lan, the good show has just begun.
7.
I took a nice bath. When I came out, I heard Qi Ming arguing with Wang Lan.
“Your good – for – nothing younger brother did this! How have I treated him all these years? How have I treated you! He actually secretly sold my tender documents to other companies behind my back! This is really great! I think you two are tired of living!”
Qi Ming was furious, and there were intermittent sounds of him smashing things, showing that he was really angry.
Wang Lan was originally hot – tempered and naturally wouldn’t take being scolded lying down.
“You’re scolding me? You’re scolding me? I’m still carrying your son. How can you scold me like this? Don’t think I don’t know. Ever since Zhao Rui came back, your heart has been hooked by her. You promised me before that you would divorce her when she came out. Now what? As soon as she came back, your eyes were glued to her. Do you have a conscience? Do you have a conscience for your son?”
I shook my head and sighed. Qi Ming was now extremely worried about the company’s affairs, while Wang Lan was still dwelling on matters of love.
Sure enough, Qi Ming got even angrier, “Don’t talk to me about this. Zhao Rui suffered for me. And you, you came to seduce me just one month after she went in. Now you’re blaming me. I didn’t beg you to give birth to my son. There are plenty of people who are willing to give birth to me. Who do you think you are? I was kind enough to get your younger brother into the company, but it turned out to be like inviting a wolf into the house. If this goes on, if the company can’t continue, we’ll all have to starve!”
Wang Lan was belittled to nothing. Since her younger brother’s matter wasn’t justifiable, she could only resort to her ultimate trick: crying, making a scene, and threatening to commit suicide.
Seeing that the time was almost right, I walked out while drying my hair.
Seeing the two of them like this, I feigned surprise, “You two are arguing? What’s going on?”
Wang Lan was crying bitterly. I quickly ran over to support her and angrily criticized Qi Ming, “Honey, Lanlan is pregnant. How can you argue with her? A pregnant woman needs to keep a happy mood for the baby’s sake.”
8.
Of course, they couldn’t tell me about their little dirty secrets.
Qi Ming held his anger in, frowned tightly, waved his hand, sat on the sofa, and lit a cigarette.
I took the cigarette away, “Don’t smoke at home. If you have any troubles, tell me. Maybe I can help you.”
Qi Ming sighed and patted my hand, “Ruirui, you’re still the best. I was determined to win several bids, but they were snatched away. Several projects under construction recently were reported for cutting corners, and it was actually found that the materials used didn’t meet the standards. I’m really out of luck.”
I thought for a while and rubbed my fingers, “Is it that you didn’t bribe the people above well?”
Qi Ming scratched his hair irritably, “I bribed them as soon as I knew we were reported. I gave a lot of money, but it didn’t work. Who on earth is trying to get me? The company’s working capital is almost gone. If this goes on, the company will really go bankrupt!”
Wang Lan suddenly interrupted, “Ruirui, didn’t your mother leave you a lot of good things? Take them out to help us out first.”
Qi Ming was stunned for a moment, then suddenly became happy and slapped his thigh, “That’s right, Ruirui. Lend them to your husband to help us out first. After this storm passes, I’ll redeem them for you. Is that okay?”
I looked troubled and said, “Ah, but those are all the relics my mother left me. Selling one or two is manageable, but if I take them all out, I’ll have no memories left.”
“Oh, my good wife, this is a matter of life – and – death. “Qi Ming came over and affectionately hugged me, “My good Ruirui, just help your husband. I swear, when the company is back to normal, I’ll definitely redeem them for you. Is that okay?”
Wang Lan also chimed in, “I think it’s okay. We’re all family. Don’t be so polite.”
I reluctantly nodded, “Okay then.”
Don’t come to me if you regret it later.
9.
Wenjing asked me to have coffee, and I went with a great mood.
She teased, “People are in high spirits when they’re happy. You look much better than when you were inside.”
I winked, “Same to you. Looking at your beaming face, you’ve had good luck with the opposite sex recently.”
Yang Wenjing rolled her eyes, “Don’t mention it. I really have had good luck with the opposite sex. But that lousy guy of yours has been driving me crazy.”
“He keeps asking me when I’m going to marry him, and things like his brother – in – law almost tearing him apart. It’s really annoying.”
I sneered, “Wang Yang is a fool. He doesn’t have half of his sister’s shrewdness. He wanted to have an affair with me before. After I refused, he held a grudge. The stupid idea of letting me take the blame was told to Qi Ming by him.”
“I’ll definitely settle this score.”
Wenjing shrugged, “Sister, you’ve sacrificed a lot this time.”
I winked, “Don’t worry. I won’t let you sacrifice for too long.”
Wenjing has a sharp tongue, but she was born into a wealthy family and was pampered. When she first entered prison, she couldn’t beat others and was always bullied.
Every time, I protected her, so we have a life – and – death friendship.
At that time, I didn’t know that Yang Wenjing was a rich woman.
So, being a good person still pays off.
“By the way, Wenjing, there’s one more thing I need your help with.”
10.
When I got home, the atmosphere at home was a bit tense. Judging from the expressions on their faces, they probably had another argument.
I sneered in my heart. Argue, argue. It’s more interesting to watch you two fight like dogs.
“No wonder people say that best friends and boyfriends don’t like each other. You two are a living example.” I joked.
When Qi Ming saw me come back, he rushed over impatiently and looked flattering, “Good wife, did you bring the things back?”
I frowned angrily, “Ah, don’t mention it. The people at the bank are really stubborn. They said I was missing one procedure and just wouldn’t let me withdraw the things. It’s really pissing me off.”
Qi Ming was very disappointed, “Ah, how could this happen? What procedure are you missing? I’ll help you figure out a way.”
Humph, this scumbag. Clearly, he wanted my things to save the company, but now he said he was helping me figure out a way.
“The bank signed a contract with my mother. If I want to take out all the treasures, I need my work certificate. My mother was afraid that I would be lazy and sit around and eat up all those things, so she came up with this idea.” I sighed and looked sad.
Wang Lan said, “This is easy. Just get a nominal position in Lao Qi’s company.」
Qi Ming actually didn’t want me to get involved in the company. After all, I was very capable before. I only became a housewife after marrying him.
But since Wang Lan had spoken up, and this was indeed the quickest way, he could only agree.
I hugged his arm and acted coquettishly, “Honey, I don’t need you to pay me back for these things. Just give me some shares. I also want to experience the feeling of getting dividends.”
「It’s so troublesome. If you want money, your husband will give it to you.」Qi Ming refused as a matter of course.
I threw his hand away and pouted unhappily, “I’m willing to give you my mother’s relics, but you’re not even willing to give me a few shares. Are you afraid that I’ll take over your company? I even agreed to go to prison for you, but you’re still guarding against me like this. You figure out a way to solve the company’s problems yourself. Don’t think about getting my things.”
Qi Ming got anxious and quickly said he was wrong, “Good Ruirui, I was wrong. Who said I’m not willing? How about giving you 2% of the shares?”
I snorted coldly and still didn’t give in.
He gritted his teeth, “5%, good Ruirui. The board of directors won’t agree to any more.”
I beamed with joy, “That’s more like it.”
11.
When going to sign the share authorization, I deliberately walked around the door of Wang Yang’s office.
Because of Wang Lan, Wang Yang hadn’t been fired. Qi Ming also didn’t call the police. After all, Wang Lan was pregnant with his child.
Qi Ming was already thirty – five years old and was eager to have a son.
For the sake of the child, Wang Yang had only been secretly stripped of his power.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Wang Yang come out. I quickly turned around and walked quickly to the stairs.
Sure enough, he chased after me, looking at me with a lecherous look in his eyes.
“He Rui, you’re out of prison? You’re even more beautiful than before.”
I blushed with anger, “Wang Yang! You’re shameless!”
Wang Yang was handsome in appearance, yet he was lascivious and vulgar. Such a pity to squander his fine looks.
He let out a chuckle, baring his yellowed teeth, with an expression that was utterly lecherous. “You’re a woman who’s done time. What’s there to be shy about? Come on,” he said.
As he said this, he pounced on me.
I struggled desperately. Just as he was about to kiss me, Wang Yang was forcefully pulled away.
“Wang Yang! You really have some nerve! How dare you bully my wife? I’ll beat you to death today!”
The person who came was Qi Ming. His face was flushed with anger, and he gritted his teeth and pounced on Wang Yang.
The tender documents were sold by Wang Yang, and now he saw him bullying me.
I was a cash cow now. How could Qi Ming allow me to get hurt? With new and old grudges, he was so stimulated that he hit harder and harder.
Wang Yang was physically weak, so of course he was no match for Qi Ming. Soon, he was beaten until his face was covered in blood.
I covered my mouth and shrank in the corner, pretending to be too scared to speak.
But I never forgot to adjust the position of the second button on my shirt.
Judging from this situation, Qi Ming and Wang Lan were going to quarrel again.
12.
I quickly found a buyer for my treasures and sold them at a good price.
Qi Ming became even more gentle and satisfied with me, which made Wang Lan glare at me every day.
It’s a pity. It’s all too late now.
A few days later, negative news about Dingsheng was all over the place.
“Huaxi Jiayuan cut corners, and the steel bars used were short – weighted.”
“Sixty apartments in Ziyun Xiaozhu were sold to more than a hundred people.”
“The hard – decorated house worth two hundred thousand yuan per square meter had many cracks as soon as it was taken over. Dingsheng, give me an explanation!”
I scrolled through these news, enjoying the show.
If you don’t want others to know, don’t do it.
Qi Ming, had you adhered to the law, how could I have grasped so many handles against you?
Those who do many evils will surely come to ruin. His actions hastened his bankruptcy.
Qi Ming was extremely worried these days, while I went shopping with Wenjing every day, and had fun by provoking Wang Lan. Life couldn’t be better.
One day, while having a spa with Wenjing, she glanced at her phone, sat up in shock, and excitedly called me, “Oh my god, Ruizi, big news, big news!”
I took the phone curiously and was so shocked that my jaw dropped.
The sight of the two individuals embracing each other on the screen truly shattered my worldview.
13.
Wang Lan had a premature birth. Her due date was supposed to be September 15th, but she gave birth two months early.
However, the baby born was almost the same size as a full – term baby.
Qi Ming finally had something to be happy about. I heard him show off to Wang Lan several times that it was all because of his good genes that their son could be so strong even though he was premature.
“Ruirui, when do you think we can have a child?” Qi Ming held the baby, smiling happily.
I lowered my head shyly, “It’s not difficult. Anytime is fine.”
Wang Lan’s smile froze on her face, and she gave Qi Ming a fierce glare, “Oh, being pregnant is so troublesome. Ruirui, I don’t want you to suffer this. I have a ready – made one here. Why don’t we let the baby recognize you two as godparents?”
Qi Ming’s eyes lit up, and he looked at me expectantly, “That’s right, Ruirui. You and Wang Lan are the best friends. You should be the godmother.”
I clapped my hands and laughed, “That would be great. I never thought that one day I could become a mother without going through the pain of childbirth.”
Qi Ming was even happier now. He lowered his head to tease the baby, “Baby, come on, call me daddy.”
Wang Lan coquettishly scolded, “A newborn baby can’t talk yet. You’re really impatient.”
I looked at Qi Ming with pity.
Alas, how pitiful. Holding someone else’s child as a treasure.
I’ll be merciful and let you rightfully call yourself a father.
14.
I booked the best maternity center for Wang Lan, hired a gold – medal maternity matron, and the daily confinement meals were specially prepared by a professional.
Wang Lan was served comfortably every day, like an empress dowager.
Of course, I carefully recorded all these with a camera and edited them into a documentary.
Wang Lan said she didn’t have much knowledge and asked Qi Ming to help choose a name.
Qi Ming flipped through the dictionary for three days and finally settled on the name Wang Xiuyao.
I pretended to be jealous, “You’re so serious about choosing a name. It’s as if he’s really your son.”
Qi Ming forced a laugh, “A godson is also like a son. A name is very important. Since I’ve been entrusted with this task, I should take it seriously.”
Wang Lan cared about face. For Wang Xiuyao’s full – moon banquet, she invited many internet celebrities and live – streamers.
After a few rounds of drinks, the big screen on the stage played the documentary I carefully edited. It included every bit of the baby from birth to the full – moon, the first time he opened his eyes, the first time he drank milk, and the first time he made a sound.
With the music, it was quite a touching atmosphere.
At the end of the video, Wang Lan said with a moved face, “Ruirui, you’re so nice. You found me such a good maternity center. You’ll always be my best friend in this life.”
The guests applauded one after another, not noticing anything unusual. But Wang Lan’s face turned pale with anger.
Because this passage was from our daily chat, but from the direction of the camera, it seemed like she was talking to the screen.
Of course, I secretly filmed it.
Wang Lan pulled me aside with a dark face and questioned, “Ruirui, what do you mean? Why did you secretly film?”
I looked aggrieved, “Lanlan, what ill intentions could I possibly harbor? I merely wished to give you a surprise. Xiuyao is like a son to me as well. I only wanted to capture every moment of his. Look, the result is splendid. Everyone is applauding.”
Wang Lan was half – convinced, “Is that so?”
I nodded firmly, “Of course. How could I lie to you?”
If you hadn’t betrayed me, I certainly wouldn’t have lied to you.
The next day, a video was exposed online, shocking the whole network.
15.
“Famous internet celebrity live – streamer Wang Lan is suspected of being a mistress and has given birth to a son!”
“Explosive! Million – fan internet celebrity Wang Lan’s scandal of nude photos!”
“Wang Lan: You’ll always be my best friend. I just shared your husband with you.”
I pointed at Qi Ming and Wang Lan emotionally, with tears streaming down my face, “Good! Good! So you two have been having an affair behind my back for a long time!”
“Qi Ming, are you still a human? I went to prison for you for three years, and this is how you treat me? What did you say to me back then? You said you’d be good to me for the rest of my life when I got out of prison. Is this what you meant by being good? I think you and Wang Lan are quite good together!”
“And you, Wang Lan. Back then, when you were bullied at school, I stood up for you and found people to fight. When you had no money, I saved money and transferred it to you. And what did you do? This is how you trampled on my sincerity?”
I was just acting at first, but as I spoke, I really couldn’t stop crying.
No matter how strong I pretended to be, my heart was still hurt.
Qi Ming panicked and was at a loss, “Ruirui, listen to me.” He pointed at Wang Lan, “It’s all her! This woman seduced me! I originally planned to live a good life with you when you came out. But she climbed into my bed not long after you went in. I wasn’t careful and fell into her trap!”
Wang Lan, who was pretending to be pitiful and crying, was not happy when she heard this. She stood up and started arguing with Qi Ming, “You son of a bitch. The first time I climbed into your bed, that’s true. But what about the second and third times? Which time wasn’t it you who took the initiative? You couldn’t control yourself. You’re not a decent person. Now you’re blaming it all on me. Bah!”
“Bitch!” Qi Ming glanced at me tentatively and slapped her, “Shut up.”
I sat on the sofa, silently crying.
Qi Ming came over and smiled obsequiously, “Wife, I was wrong. I promise I won’t do it again. Please forgive me. This is just a mistake that all men make. One or two times is normal. Don’t take it to heart.”
I sneered in my heart. Cheating was said so casually. Only a fool would say such words.
“Is Wang Lan’s son yours?”
16.
Qi Ming was speechless and tried to change the subject, “This bitch is not a decent person. It’s definitely not mine.”
Just then, the doorbell rang. It was the courier.
I took a few pieces of paper, wiped my eyes, and felt a little excited.
The good show is coming!
This was something I asked Wenjing to help track and film for a long time. Qi Ming, I hope you’ll like this gift.
Qi Ming came in with a box, wondering, “I didn’t buy anything.”
He opened it and took out a stack of photos. His eyes widened instantly, and then he kicked Wang Lan to the ground and roared, “Bitch! You bitch! I’ll kill you! If I don’t kill you today, I’m not surnamed Qi!”
Wang Lan dodged around, “Qi Ming, are you crazy? Are you out of your mind!”
I pretended to be curious and picked up the photos, covering my mouth in surprise, “Wang Lan, what are these…”
Wang Lan dodged Qi Ming and snatched the photos from my hand, too shocked to speak, “How, how could this be!”
Qi Ming’s eyes were red, his face ferocious, “Bitch! I’ll kill you!”
Wang Lan didn’t even have time to put on her shoes and rushed out the door. Qi Ming chased after her. Even from a distance, we could hear his curses.
I sighed, shook my head, and the corners of my mouth curled up, “What a mess.”
Wang Xiuyao had no idea what was happening to the adults. He opened his clear eyes and babbled in the small bed.
I stretched out a finger and touched his hand. He softly held my finger and grinned.
I stroked his head. It’s not your fault, what the adults did.
On the photos scattered on the coffee table, it was clearly Wang Lan and Qi Ming’s father.
17.
I moved out. During this period, Qi Ming called me countless times. I was annoyed and directly blocked him.
I don’t have the habit of recycling garbage.
Wang Lan is now widely criticized on the internet. Some up – masters edited the last sentence of the documentary into a meme.
“I’ll always be your best friend.”
I thought it was quite interesting and couldn’t help but give a thumbs – up. As a result, I was dug out as Qi Ming’s original wife.
These netizens are really amazing.
Soon, a second video was exposed.
It was exactly the photos of Wang Lan and Qi Ming’s father together.
Suddenly, the comment section exploded again.
“Damn, this is really mind – blowing!”
“For a moment, I don’t know whether to feel sorry for the original wife or Qi Ming.”
Because of this scandal, the stocks that Qi Ming had barely stabilized dropped again.
I was happy to be quiet. It was time to end the game I set up.
Wang Lan called me, saying she wanted to meet me. I readily agreed.
The meeting place was a milk – tea shop that we liked to go to in high school. She probably wanted to use some soft – tactics.
Wang Lan was tightly wrapped, and the corner of her mouth that was exposed was red and swollen. She was probably beaten badly by Qi Ming.
“Did you know about this a long time ago?”
After a moment of silence, Wang Lan asked me.
I shrugged, “Does it matter now?”
After a moment of silence, Wang Lan said, “Do you know? I’ve been envious of you since junior high school. My parents died, and I could only continue my studies with the help of relatives. While you were from a wealthy family, lively and cheerful. The things I couldn’t afford, you could easily get.
“My boyfriend was stingy and wouldn’t even buy me a lipstick. But the husband you found was the president of a listed company. Clearly, I’m not bad – looking. Why am I always inferior to you?
“So my envy turned into jealousy. After you went to prison, I couldn’t resist climbing into Qi Ming’s bed.
“Qi Ming is not a good person either. Besides me, he often goes on dates outside. At his position, it’s impossible for him to be faithful. “
I sighed, “Even you think so. Then you’ll never find someone who really cherishes you. A scumbag is a scumbag. It has nothing to do with status. It’s a matter of character. You are you, and I am me. You also have advantages that I don’t have. Why do you have to degrade yourself like this?”
We don’t see eye to eye. I picked up my bag and turned to leave.
“Let’s have less contact in the future.”
18.
The company was hit by negative news one after another. Some shareholders withdrew their capital. With limited working capital, Qi Ming couldn’t maintain such a large business, so he had to sell his shares.
Originally, he had 55% of the shares, but finally only had 35%.
He was no longer the largest shareholder, so he had to step down.
On the day of signing the contract, he stiffened his body and watched me walk towards him step by step.
“Ruirui, why is it you?”
I smiled softly, “Why can’t it be me?”
Qi Ming angrily grabbed my shoulders, “I understand. It’s all you. All of this was your design! You’re the one who caused all this trouble!”
I coldly shook off his hands, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about, Mr. Qi. Please step aside. I need to sign the contract.”
Qi Ming tried to hold me back, but the bodyguards behind me quickly pulled him aside. He couldn’t move and could only curse, “He Rui! You bitch! You actually tricked me!”
That’s right, I tricked you.
The police came.
Qi Ming was taken away.
The reason was that he faked antiques and picked quarrels and provoked trouble.
My mother did leave me a treasure, but only one. How could I be willing to give it to him? The others were all replicas made by a master I found.
Blame Qi Ming for being too stupid, or maybe he never thought that I, who had always been simple and loved him, would set a trap for him.
I never signed any of the contracts related to those antiques. One time when Qi Ming was drunk, I coaxed him to sign them. He probably still doesn’t understand how he became the one involved in the fake – antique business.
As for picking quarrels and provoking trouble, I filmed the whole process of Wang Yang being beaten and sent it to the police anonymously. He was also smart enough to go to the hospital for an injury check. Although it was a minor injury, it was enough to leave a mark on Qi Ming’s record.
19.
Qi Ming was sentenced to three years, exactly the same as I was.
I transferred all the shares of Dingsheng to Wenjing, leaving only 2% for myself.
She spent a lot of money to help me. Although she’s wealthy, I don’t like taking advantage of others.
I’m not like Wang Lan, that kind of fake best friend.
My father – in – law had such a shameful affair, and my mother – in – law quarreled with him every day. The family was in chaos.
Wang Lan didn’t have the face to stay there either. She’s always been selfish. With a child, it’s hard for her to find a new partner. So she left Wang Xiuyao in the Qi family.
No matter whose son Wang Xiuyao is, he’s still the blood of the Qi family.
Qi Ming went to prison, and Wang Xiuyao was renamed Qi Xiuyao.
And I, of course, divorced Qi Ming.
Qi Ming initially refused to agree. How could I not know what he was thinking? He just wanted to drag me along, but I wouldn’t let him have his way.
“Qi Ming, you’d better think clearly. Your affair is crystal – clear. If I sue you, I’m sure to win. You decide whether to agree willingly or lose face in court again.”
Qi Ming gritted his teeth, with veins bulging, “He Rui, you must have planned this long ago. You set such a big trap for me. You’re really something!”
I couldn’t help laughing, “Qi Ming, who betrayed first? Do you really think you and Wang Lan could hide that little affair well? If you had kept your promise and waited for me to come out honestly, we would still be as harmonious as before. You brought all this on yourself!”
The visiting time was up, and Qi Ming was taken away by the prison guards, just like I was three years ago.
20.
Unfortunately, my former father – in – law and mother – in – law were unlucky and got into a car accident. Neither of them survived.
Qi Xiuyao was taken care of by a nanny at home and was lucky to survive.
I felt sorry for the child, so I adopted him.
Yang Wenjing scolded me for being a bleeding – heart and meddling in other people’s business. I held the little Qi Xiuyao, looking at his bright eyes, and smiled kindly, “Anyway, I don’t plan to get married anymore. I’ll raise him up, let him recognize me as his mother, and send me off in my old age. That’ll surely piss off Wang Lan and Qi Ming. I can’t miss such a good thing.”
Yang Wenjing rolled her eyes, “Come on. I know you. You’re tough – mouthed but soft – hearted. But this child is really cute.”
As she spoke, she started to play with the child, “How about I be his godmother? When I’m old, he can also send me off. Anyway, I’ve seen through men.”
I couldn’t wish for more. Having such a rich woman as a godmother was quite impressive.
**Extra Chapter**:
“Ruirui, this dress of yours is so beautiful.” Wang Lan tugged at the washed – out short – sleeve she was wearing and lowered her head in disappointment.
I hugged her shoulders affectionately, “Lanlan, if you like it, I can lend it to you. This is a birthday gift from my mom. Otherwise, I’d give it to you.”
Wang Lan looked up happily, “Really?” Seemingly thinking of something, she pouted again, “It’s so nice. My birthday is coming up soon, but no one will give me a birthday gift.”
Wang Lan was good – looking. I couldn’t bear to see her being wronged. I gritted my teeth, “Then I’ll give it to you, Lanlan. Anyway, I have a lot of dresses. You look so good. It must suit you well.”
She nodded happily.
After graduating from senior high school, I was admitted to University A. Wang Lan’s grades were never very good, and she only got into a junior college.
My parents were very happy and held a grand entrance – to – university banquet for me, inviting many business tycoons.
This was also a way for my parents to build connections. I was used to it since I was a child.
Wang Lan, wearing the dress I bought for her, was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, marveling at everything.
My father intended to match me with Qi Ming, the son of Uncle Qi.
Qi Ming was two years older than me, but he had already completed several projects in his family’s company. He was very capable.
He was handsome, gentle, and attentive. I soon fell in love with him.
When Wang Lan learned about it, she was very envious, “Ruirui, I’m so envious of you. You have such a good boyfriend.”
“Lanlan, you’ll have one too.” I held her hand sincerely.
“Really? Will he be as good as Qi Ming?” Wang Lan murmured.
I nodded firmly.
I regarded Wang Lan as my best friend.
Every time I went out to play with Qi Ming, I would think that Wang Lan had never been to those places, so I would act coquettishly with Qi Ming and ask to take Wang Lan with us.
Qi Ming was not happy at first, complaining that I always brought a third – wheel.
Later, he told me that Wang Lan was quite cute.
I raised my chin proudly, “Of course. She’s my friend after all.”
At that time, I thought I was the happiest person in the world, having the best best friend and boyfriend.
I thought I would be happy forever.
Only now do I know that everything had signs.
– The End –
