Second Young Master Fu stood dumbfounded as he listened. Wasn't Du Xinyue supposed to be Xiao Chengmin's wife? Why was she embracing Ji Chunsheng?0
His gaze toward Ji Chunsheng had evolved beyond simply viewing him as a scoundrel—this man clearly had serious moral issues. What kind of person would make advances on his brother's wife while his brother's fate hung in the balance?0
Second Young Master Fu stepped back like he was avoiding the plague, afraid that being close to Ji Chunsheng might lead others to think they were cut from the sa cloth. He quietly blocked Ji Chunsheng's contact information on his phone, making it clear he wanted nothing to do with such a scoundrel.0
Ji Chunsheng hadn't noticed Second Young Master Fu's subtle actions, as his attention was completely focused on Shi Ruan. His eyes, usually full of affection, now showed nothing but weariness and impatience.0
Though his heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, Ji Chunsheng still wanted to explain everything to Shi Ruan. If there was any chance to salvage things, he would take it. Even if he couldn't, he didn't want Shi Ruan to misunderstand him.0
Shi Ruan let out a light laugh, "I used to think you were soone who cared about face, but now I see how terribly wrong I was. Anyone with an ounce of dignity would choose to part ways gracefully after doing sothing so shaless, rather than making up such ridiculous excuses."0
Shi Ruan turned to Second Young Master Fu and asked, "Second Brother, do you believe his story about being possessed by a ghost?"0
"How could that possibly be true? Listen, Ruan, you need to wise up. Even elentary school kids wouldn't believe such a nonsensical excuse. If you believe his story, I'll tell Shi Quan about this, and he'll break your legs—want to test that theory?"0
While Shi Quan would never actually hurt his sister, if Shi Ruan truly made the mistake of taking back such worthless trash, there was no guarantee he wouldn't teach her a lesson.0
Shi Ruan inwardly scoffed. Did Second Young Master Fu misunderstand her? Did he think she was the type of woman who would lose her way over a handso face?0
Well, she was.0
Shi Ruan smiled at Ji Chunsheng, "You heard that, right? Even Second Brother Fu doesn't believe your ghost story. What makes you think I would?"0
Second Young Master Fu: ??? Why did it suddenly feel like he'd been insulted?0
Ji Chunsheng's expression remained earnest, "I'm not lying. What I said is true."0
Shi Ruan's expression beca even more sincere as she suggested, "I think the ghost possession excuse isn't great. How about this instead: why don't you say you have a split personality, and what I saw that day was your alter ego? This other personality has been secretly in love with Du Xinyue for a long ti, and because I wasn't around, when he saw the object of his affection, he couldn't control himself and embraced her."0
Her smile carried a hint of detachnt that hurt Ji Chunsheng more than any look of disgust could have.0
Second Young Master Fu's mouth twitched as he listened. This girl had always been sharp-tongued since childhood, and with Shi Quan backing her up, she'd beco even more unrestrained in her speech.0
He'd gotten into plenty of fights alongside Shi Quan because of Shi Ruan's mouth.0
Second Young Master Fu silently prepared himself for a fight, ready to step in if Ji Chunsheng tried anything physical with Shi Ruan. His fists weren't just for show.0
After thoroughly berating Ji Chunsheng, Shi Ruan felt particularly refreshed.0
During their previous breakup, she hadn't perford as well as she'd hoped. In her idle monts over the past few days, she'd often thought about how she should have handled it.0
She'd co up with many cutting remarks but had no opportunity to use them. She couldn't just run up to Ji Chunsheng and start scolding him—that would have been too obvious.0
Shi Ruan had been holding back until now, never expecting that Ji Chunsheng would break character and co to her, trying to win her back.0
Though it defied logic, Shi Ruan didn't care.0
To be honest, the mont she saw Ji Chunsheng, she'd started organizing her thoughts, wondering how to naturally incorporate all her prepared criticisms.0
She'd considered many approaches, but they all seed forced.0
It took Ji Chunsheng's own foolishness to give her this opportunity.0
Shi Ruan waved her hand as if shooing away a fly, "Alright, I'll say it again—let's part ways amicably. Even if you've fallen for soone else, please leave with a good impression. Don't make think you're a man without integrity."0
Shi Ruan maintained a proper smile throughout, appearing as though the breakup hadn't affected her much.0
Although Ji Chunsheng looked like he was falling apart, Second Young Master Fu was more concerned about Shi Ruan's seemingly unaffected deanor.0
He could distinguish between friends and acquaintances—he barely knew Ji Chunsheng, so of course he would side with Shi Ruan.0
Shi Ruan urged Second Young Master Fu to leave with her eyes.0
They at least had this much understanding between them.0
As they turned to leave, they saw an unexpected person.0
It was Xiao Feiyu, who had co to buy coffee with her aunt, along with Xiao Family's Aunt herself.0
Though they hadn't heard the entire conversation, they'd caught most of it.0
Xiao Feiyu still had her hands covering her aunt's mouth, afraid she might make a sound and disturb the three people.0
Xiao Family's Aunt's beautiful eyes were wide with shock.0
While no one knew Xiao Family's Aunt, they were all familiar with Xiao Feiyu.0
They had even spent ti together during the New Year celebrations.0
Shi Ruan thought this was quite the coincidence—how had they managed to let the actual family mber overhear everything?0
Though they didn't know the woman beside Xiao Feiyu, her intimate gestures with Xiao Feiyu and her fiery glare at Ji Chunsheng suggested she must be a relative of the Xiao family—ordinary friends wouldn't react so strongly.0
Shi Ruan took two steps back, clearly ready to watch the drama unfold.0
Ji Chunsheng, who had been completely focused on Shi Ruan, naturally noticed her small movents.0
He found these little gestures of hers endearing.0
Then he rembered how, in the past, if they encountered such a situation, Shi Ruan would have stood beside him, facing it together.0
Now everything had changed.0
Why did it have to be this way?0
Seeing they'd been discovered, Xiao Feiyu gave up trying to hide.0
The mont she removed her hands, Xiao Family's Aunt began her verbal assault, "Ji Chunsheng, our Chengmin is still fighting for his life in the ICU, and you've been friends since childhood. How could you do this to him? Are you even human?"0
A broad smile appeared on Shi Ruan's face as she chid in, "Exactly! Cheating is bad enough, but making moves on your brother's wife? How could you do such a thing? Are there no other won left in the world?"0
Faced with Shi Ruan's provocative remarks, Ji Chunsheng could only sigh inwardly in resignation.0
Spurred on by Shi Ruan's inflammatory comnts, Xiao Family's Aunt's anger intensified. Yes, with so many won in the world, why did he specifically go after her nephew's wife?0
The more she thought about it, the more she pitied her nephew. He was lying in a hospital bed between life and death, while his so-called good friend was trying to seduce his wife.0
Xiao Family's Aunt looked ready to tear Ji Chunsheng apart.0
Shi Ruan subtly nudged Second Young Master Fu's arm, "Brother, do you think Ji Chunsheng has secretly been in love with his good friend? Since he couldn't have you, having your wife was the next best thing."0
Shi Ruan thought she'd spoken quietly, but everyone around could hear her clearly.0
Xiao Feiyu's mouth twitched as she listened. No wonder Shi Li's cousin was part of their family—they shared the sa wild imagination.0
She could be certain that Ji Chunsheng wasn't in love with her brother, but others might not see it that way.
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