Chapter 43 Liu Ruyan and Xiao Rongyu

"Go wander around. I'm going to look at women's clothing."

At the store entrance, Liu Ruyan looked at Chen Yan, who had changed into new clothes, and said in a muffled voice.

As she spoke, a hint of something unusual flickered in Liu Ruyan's eyes, as if she was anticipating something.

"Okay. But remember to call me when you're done."

Hearing this, Chen Yan didn't think much of it. A woman going to a women's clothing store, especially a rich madam like Liu Ruyan, would surely take forever. So, as soon as she spoke, Chen Yan immediately agreed.

"This... alright then."

Before Chen Yan's words had even faded, Liu Ruyan's eyes dimmed, and she felt a faint sense of loss.

After speaking, without waiting for Chen Yan's reply, Liu Ruyan turned and walked towards a women's clothing store not far away.

As for Chen Yan, since he had a rare and legitimate opportunity to slack off with pay, he naturally wouldn't waste this excellent chance and began to stroll leisurely through the mall.

Unbeknownst to him, not far behind, a pair of eyes had already locked onto him with a complex gaze.

Time passed minute by minute. Bored from wandering, Chen Yan simply bought a cup of coffee and sat on a bench in the corner.

"Thump, thump, thump."

Just then, the unique sound of a woman's high heels striking the marble floor echoed in this relatively quiet corner.

"Hmm?"

Chen Yan, who was looking at his phone, was drawn by the sound and habitually raised his head.

The first thing he saw was a pair of slender, delicate long legs, wrapped in black stockings.

Good legs, these legs could rival Liu Ruyan's. If they were used to pedal a trishaw, he would definitely make a fortune.

Amidst his thoughts, Chen Yan's gaze slowly moved upwards, finally resting on her face.

Her exquisite features were adorned with just the right amount of light makeup, and a beige trench coat swayed gently as she walked, perfectly outlining her stunning figure and making her entire demeanor stand out.

The girl seemed to notice Chen Yan's gaze as well, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly upwards as she walked towards him.

"Holy crap! Xiao Rongyu. How... how is she here?"

The moment Chen Yan clearly saw her face, he couldn't help but be surprised. Compared to her in his memory, the current Xiao Rongyu had shed some of the youthful innocence of her university days and gained a mature charm of a career elite.

"Ah Yan..."

Xiao Rongyu looked at her former lover and spoke. However, her flickering eyes and hesitant tone made Chen Yan even more curious.

"Senior, is there something you need?"

Then, Chen Yan spoke.

The obvious sense of distance in his words pierced Xiao Rongyu's heart like a needle.

"I... I was just... buying things over there. I saw... saw... you and a girl buying clothes in a men's clothing store... Are you two..."

Xiao Rongyu stammered, her heavy psychological burden preventing her from expressing her thoughts smoothly. A simple sentence was spoken haltingly.

Because she had personally witnessed that girl carefully choosing clothes for Chen Yan and even helping him tidy up. Even the expensive suit he was wearing had just been picked out by her.

However, Chen Yan wasn't an idiot; he immediately understood.

"Senior... actually, the moment you saw it, didn't you already have the answer in your heart? Was it still necessary to wait until now to chase after me and ask?"

Chen Yan smiled as he spoke.

Xiao Rongyu, oh Xiao Rongyu, what's the point of doing this? You were the one who chose to end this relationship to study abroad, so how can you have the nerve to come back now and play the role of a deeply devoted wife chasing her husband?

People shouldn't try to have their cake and eat it too. If we hadn't broken up peacefully, and it wasn't due to a fundamental issue, out of consideration for our past relationship, I would have already snapped at you.

"Is... is she your girlfriend?"

Hearing this answer, and with her suspicions confirmed, Xiao Rongyu swayed, feeling a momentary blackness before finally recovering.

"She is..."

Chen Yan was about to answer when another voice suddenly came from the blind spot.

"Who I am, shouldn't I introduce myself?"

The next second, Liu Ruyan walked over and stood calmly beside Chen Yan.

Originally, Chen Yan didn't want to stand up, but he had no choice. Liu Ruyan was his sugar mommy, and she was looking at him with sharp eyes, giving him goosebumps and making him feel uncomfortable, so he could only obediently stand up.

The next second, Liu Ruyan naturally linked her arm through his.

"Hello, Miss. I am Chen Yan's wife, Liu Ruyan. May I ask who you are?"

The next second, Liu Ruyan spoke with a beaming smile.

At these words, Xiao Rongyu's eyes instantly widened.

What! Chen Yan is married! This, this, this... how is this possible... His wife is actually the CEO of Liu Group.

This sudden news exploded in her mind like a bolt from the blue.

Her gaze shifted back and forth between Chen Yan and Liu Ruyan, trying to find a trace of a joke on their faces.

But there was none.

Liu Ruyan's posture, with her arm linked through Chen Yan's, was natural and intimate, and her slightly raised chin carried the calm and certainty unique to a queen. Although Chen Yan's expression was a bit subtle, he didn't refute her.

"You... you two..."

Xiao Rongyu's voice trembled, and her eyes instantly reddened.

She had considered many possibilities.

She thought the girl might be Chen Yan's new girlfriend, that they might have just started dating, or even that they were just ordinary friends shopping together.

But she had never thought—they were already married.

And he had married the CEO of Liu Corporation.

Xiao Rongyu, of course, knew the Liu Corporation. As soon as she returned to the country, she had caught up on a lot of information about Shanghai City's business circle.

"Ruyan, let me introduce you. Xiao Rongyu, like me, is from Shanghai University, but she was one year ahead of me. I usually call her senior. She took good care of me during university."

Ignoring Xiao Rongyu's surprised expression, Chen Yan spoke.

"Oh, it's Senior Xiao. Hello, Senior. Ah Yan really benefited from your care back then. However, now that the storm has passed, I will take good care of him from now on."

Liu Ruyan immediately smiled and proactively extended her hand to the other party.

Similarly, Liu Ruyan's words were also very skillful. On the surface, it was gratitude, but in reality, she was reminding Xiao Rongyu that she and Chen Yan were a thing of the past, and that past should stay in the past. His present and future had nothing to do with her.

"No need, Miss Ruyan. As Ah... Chen Yan's senior, I only did what I should have done."

Xiao Rongyu composed herself, extended her hand, and shook Liu Ruyan's.

"I'm sorry. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now and won't disturb you two."

Then, fearing that she wouldn't be able to control her emotions, Xiao Rongyu forced a smile, apologized, and left without looking back.

As for Chen Yan, watching her departing back, he didn't think too much, but Liu Ruyan was different.

The way that sour radish bitch looked at Chen Yan just now was not the normal gaze of a senior looking at a junior; it was clearly the gaze of someone regretting a breakup and seeking reconciliation.

Alright, alright, Chen Yan, you dog. You kept such a big secret so well hidden. You have such a beautiful ex, and I was kept in the dark, completely unaware!

Liu Ruyan cursed inwardly, then suddenly turned around, looking at Chen Yan with a furious expression.

"Hiss... Liu Ruyan, what are you doing? Why are you looking at me with that..."

"Ow..."

With just one glance, Chen Yan shivered, and before he could finish his sentence, he let out a scream...