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n

nThe party went on in a full swing. People laughed and cheered. Hou Zhenzhen and Lai Chang danced on the central dance floor and as couples, everybody urged Wei-Lihua and Jiang Li-Jiang Lanying to dance too.

nBut since her foot was still healing from the sprain, Jiang Li refused. So, Wei and Lihua stepped up and danced, arms in arms.

nJiang Li's phone buzzed and his expression turned serious, seeing Jin Zhilan's name on it. Jiang Lanying, whose gaze accidentally fell upon his phone, froze.

nBut she quickly looked away.

n

"I will be back in a minute.

"

n

"En….

"

nJiang Li hastily left.

nLai Chang, who was observing them from a distance, narrowed his eyes. He noticed how she got uncomfortable and how Jiang Li also quickly left to attend his call.

nWhat is so strange in a phone call that riled him so much?

nHou Zhenzhen limped towards him and seductively pressed her chest on his arm.

"Chang…

"

nLai Chang suddenly got up and said,

"I am going outside for a moment.

"

n

"Huh? Wait! Why outside now?

"

nHe felt annoyed.

"Can I not go outside for some fresh air?

"

nShe pursed her lips.

"You are saying as if it's too suffocating here…

"

nHis gaze was still glued on to Jiang Lanying.

"Who told you to invite so many friends?

" He whispered.

"I bet that you haven't properly talked to even half of them.

"

n

"Of course, I had to call everybody. You know how these socialites are. I don't want them throwing names at my face for being not polite.

"

nShe tracked his line of sight and figured that he was staring at Jiang Lanying. She fumed in anger.

nWhy is he looking at her!? Has he still not forgotten her!

n

"Chang-

"

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"You stay here. I will be back in some time.

"

nShe dug her nails in her palm with fury burning inside her.

nUgh, why is it always Lanying!?

n---

nOutside, Lai Chang kept his distance and followed Jiang Li. He hid behind a tree and saw him meeting a woman. He raised his brow and narrowed his eyes.

nJiang Li is secretly meeting with a woman?

nHis instinct told him that something fishy was going on. If Jiang Li was doing something suspicious behind Jiang Lanying's back, then this was a golden opportunity that he couldn't lose.

nJiang Li coldly said,

"Why are you here?

"

nJin Zhilan sighed.

"Don't be so mad. I came here because I have important news to give to you.

"

n

"What is so important that you had to come here of all places?

" His voice was even sharper than before.

n

"It's important, damn it!

"

nShe handed him a brown envelope. Jiang Li frowned and quickly tore the seal. He glanced at the papers inside the envelope and froze.

nJin Zhilan was solemn.

"You need to read it.

"

nJiang Li clutched the papers in his hand and slowly read through the lines. Not even a single expression flickered across his face as he calmly read the file. But his heart was a complete mess.

nA sad and dry chuckle escaped his lips.

"I see…

"

nJin Zhilan said,

"Don't worry, Jiang Li. There is still hope-

"

n

"Don't bother anymore.

"

nAs Lai Chang secretly heard their conversation, his eyes slowly widened in disbelief. His jaw dropped wide open and he could hardly believe his ears.

nIs it really true?

nSuddenly, he burst into a silent chuckle and promptly left the place. His eyes glinted with danger.

nIn the party hall, Jiang Lanying was slowly walking towards the restroom when Lai Chang blocked her way.

n

"What is it?

"

nLai Chang smiled.

"Lanying. I think it's better that you leave Jiang Li for good.

"

nShe widened her eyes in shock.

"Huh? What are you talking about?

"

n

"That you should leave Jiang Li. He cannot keep you happy anymore.

"

nJiang Lanying fumed.

"Lai Chang. If this is what you want to talk about then please don't bother. I thought that everything is in the past now. You will soon be married to Zhenzhen. So, I hope that you stop doing this.

"

nLai Chang snorted.

"Lanying, do you want to live with a man who secretly meets a woman behind your back?

"

nShe stiffened.

n

"Do you know who she is?

" He asked.

nSilence.

n

"Hah! Jiang Li didn't even bother telling you anything! He is your husband but he is treating you in the worst way possible.

"

n

"Enough, Lai Chang. Indeed, I don't know who she is. She might be his friend or his business associate. Whatever she is, I know that he is not cheating on me!

"

nHe laughed.

"Of course he is cheating on you, but I don't mean an affair by that. He is cheating your trust because he is hiding something from you. Something really important that you should know.

"

nLanying blinked her eyes.

n

"Something important?

"

n

"Yes. Don't you want to hear what that might be?

"

nJiang Lanying stared at him.

"No, I don't.

"

nHe narrowed his eyes.

n

"Even if Li is hiding something from me, I will wait for him to talk to me about it. I don't want to hear anything from a third person.

"

nThird person…

nLai Chang gritted his teeth.

n

"Talk to you about it? Hah! He will never confess it! You will forever be in the dark!

"

n

"I don't mind. But I will still hear it from his mouth.

"

nShe was trying to leave but he blocked her way again.

n

"Did you ever stop to think why he doesn't want a child?

"

nShe froze and slightly paled. She looked at him in disbelief.

"H-How do you-

"

n

"Know about it?

" He smiled.

"Well…

"

nFrom a distance, Lihua saw Lai Chang talking to Jiang Lanying and with her ashen expression, Lihua felt that something was wrong.

nDamn it! Is he bullying her!?

nShe stormed towards him but Jiang Li already reached before her and pulled Jiang Lanying behind him.

n

"I think Mr. Lai refuses to learn his lesson,

" the temperature instantly froze and the atmosphere turned still.

"Or maybe he doesn't understand what rejection means.

"

nEverybody's attention turned towards them.

"What is happening…

"

nLai Chang laughed.

"Ah, there you are, Mr. Jiang. Are you done talking with your beautiful friend outside?

"

nHe froze.

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