Lu Yanchen abruptly pulled his hand away.
Feeling the gaze from behind me, I turned to look at Lu Shiyan, only to see the coldness still lingering in his eyes.
"Xiao Lu, would you like to try some grapes? They're very sweet."
Lu Shiyan stared at me without saying anything. Su Ning'an nodded, "Thank you, Auntie."
Then she looked at Lu Shiyan, "Brother, do you want some?"
Lu Shiyan avoided her and immediately said coldly, "I'm not eating."
He had no affection for her at all, just like my previous concern for him; any more concern would have him resenting my nagging.
Now that his affection had shifted to Su Ning'an, it truly proved the saying that fortunes change.
I was curious: how else would she marry Lu Shiyan?
Seeing that I hadn't chosen the property from last time, Lu Shiyan took the initiative and asked, "Didn't you like the villa we had last time?"
I nodded. "Yes, I didn't, and I thought it was... unlucky."
Lu Shiyan's face darkened. Even though my statue is no longer there, the thought of their presence in my painstakingly renovated new home makes me sick, even if I buy a bare-bones apartment in the same neighborhood.
This time, I'm looking at a large flat in the city center, situated in an area where every inch of land is valuable.
Although it's a high-end development, people like Lu Shiyan, who are used to living in large villas, are somewhat dismissive.
"After all, a large flat doesn't offer the same privacy as a villa."
I smiled. "I think it's quite good. There's a yard on the first floor, so Brother Yanchen won't have any problems getting around. It's also beautifully decorated, and I quite like the style."
I looked down at Lu Yanchen. "Brother Yanchen, do you like it here?"
"As long as you like it," he said indifferently. I took the initiative to hold his hand. "We'll live together from now on. I can't be the only one who likes it. Your feelings are important, too. If you don't like it, we can look at a few more places. There's no need to rush."
My hand was cold, having just come in from outside. Instead, he didn't pull it away. Instead, he gave me a deep look. "No need. This is it. Shen Ji, you arrange it."
"Yes, Mr. Lu."
It's settled already? Did he find it too much trouble?
Lu Yanchen seemed to see through my thoughts and added, "I like it very much."
This man is truly thoughtful.
The wedding house has been booked, Lu Yanchen paid in full, and even my name is on it.
The whole way, Su Ning'an was deliberately trying to please Lu Shiyan. She thought I hadn't noticed, but out of the corner of my eye, I noticed her in the back seat, in a corner where she thought no one was watching, trying to hold Lu Shiyan's hand.
Even after Lu Shiyan refused, she didn't give up, deliberately rubbing against his thigh, trying to arouse his physical desire.
At first, Lu Shiyan refused, but perhaps it was in such circumstances that the evil side of human nature came out. The man reacted naturally.
He'd been scowling over the news of my death for a long time, and he hadn't released any emotion in ages.
So, Su Ning'an only needed a simple tease, and he'd lost control.
A sneer curled up my lips. Lu Shiyan was just a boy whose heart hadn't grown up.
While he spoke of missing me, he reacted to Su Ning'an's teasing.
In the hidden compartment, his uncle and I were still sitting up front, private and forbidden.
I averted my gaze. I didn't need to see to know how irritating it was.
The car stopped steadily at Lu's house. Lu Shiyan was clearly unsatisfied.
As I got out, I saw the lust still lingering in his eyes.
After all, people are just monsters carrying desires.
I'd been wondering how Su Ning'an would try to win Lu Shiyan over, but I didn't expect him to use this trick.
How long can you ever get by using your beauty to please someone? Besides, Lu Shiyan didn't love her at all.
"What are you looking at?" Lu Yanchen looked at me.
I smiled faintly. "Nothing, just seeing how red Lu's face was."
Lu Shiyan's eyes were clearly nervous. "Maybe the heater back there is too strong."
I didn't expose her. It must have been fun to have an affair in front of my uncle.
But that short time wouldn't have been enough for him to vent. Now he's holding his breath, how will he handle it?
Lu Yanchen glanced at Lu Shiyan upon hearing this, clearly noticing his panic. He seemed to have guessed something, but didn't elaborate due to my presence.
"It's cold, go in first. I have something to say to him."
In the snow, Lu Shiyan pushed Lu Yanchen, and I could hear him lip-syncing.
"Su Wan just died. Stop it! Don't forget, she's your wife." Lu Yanchen's face was cold.
Lu Shiyan lowered his head, looking a little disgruntled.
As soon as I reached the door, I saw the Su family had arrived, and I was instantly delighted. Tonight's a big show.
Su Ning'an finally managed to hook up with Lu Shiyan, and she won't let this opportunity slip away. She'll definitely make another move tonight.
Being caught in an affair by the Su and Lu families would be truly spectacular, wouldn't it?
I quietly entered the living room. The Su family members all looked haggard, clearly still grieving over my loss.
When they saw my face, they still hadn't gotten used to it.
I, on the other hand, was incredibly relaxed. I kept my eyes on Su Ning'an, even choosing to sit next to her when I sat down.
Sure enough, Su Ning'an was at the table, chopsticks in her right hand, her left hand tucked under the table.
Sitting next to her was Lu Shi'an. It was easy to imagine what they were doing.
I suddenly thought of the days we were together. Did they also kiss and touch each other when I wasn't paying attention?
Seeking what they called excitement?
Lu Yanchen stuffed a lot of food into my bowl, and I devoured it with relish. I'd been thinking about how to plot against them, but I didn't expect the opportunity to present itself so soon.
As soon as everyone finished their meal, Su Ning'an vanished without a sound. Not long after, Lu Shiyan read a text message and left as well.
Couldn't he resist so quickly? I quietly followed him, watching Lu Shiyan enter the greenhouse.
The greenhouse was heated and home to delicate flowers that preferred warmth to the cold. It was usually deserted at night.
It was the perfect place for a secret affair.
From outside the door, I heard Lu Shiyan's pretentious voice: "What did you call me here for?"
"Brother, you haven't touched me in so long. I really missed you..."
After listening to the voices from inside and confirming that they had already begun, I quietly left. The Su family was about to leave when I suddenly called out to Qin Zhenshu, "Mrs. Su, please wait."
She turned to look at me. "What's wrong, Miss Jiang?"
"I heard Uncle Su loves orchids. I saw they're all in bloom today in the greenhouse. It's still early. Mrs. Su, would you like to come with me to see them?"
Lu Yanchen's gaze fell on me, a scrutinizing look.
Whenever he heard the word "orchid," everyone knew that Old Man Lu cultivated many rare orchids. Even my brother was interested and asked me to lead the way.
I looked at Lu Yanchen, "Brother Yanchen, are you going to see them?"
Lu Yanchen stared at me intently. "What exactly do you want to do?"
"I'll show you a spectacle."
I pushed him outside the greenhouse. The two men were probably ablaze with desire, and Su Ning'an, to heighten the atmosphere, didn't hold back his voice.
"Brother, I really like you..."
"Su Ning'an, why didn't I realize you were so flirty before?"
"Brother, I'm only interested in you!"
We heard this conversation clearly the moment we left. The faces of the Su family members changed drastically. Father Su rushed out immediately, pushed open the door, and shouted without even turning on the lights: "What are you doing?"