The clam spirit, who couldn't write a single character with three sticks before, now has her mouth running non-stop, spewing apologies at every opportunity.

She had seen the changes and efforts Bo Jingzhou had made recently. That's why Shen Wanci had that thought last night, because she didn't want to owe anyone favors.

He lacks nothing materially, and his life is also full of contentment. The only regret he has is probably that "it doesn't work" problem.

So she was impulsive and that thought popped into her head.

By the time I could react, the words were already out.

After that, there was no room for her regret or overthinking.

But what if it were someone else? Would she still treat them this way?

Definitely not.

Therefore, Bo Jingzhou is still different to her.

It's just that Shen Wanci couldn't tell if this difference was because she liked him, or because he had once been her husband, her first man. Perhaps it was also because his departure was too humiliating, leaving a sense of resentment in her heart.

Since you can't tell, the best way is to just try it.

Shen Wanci: "During your internship, you are not allowed to promote it everywhere. Even in front of acquaintances, you are not allowed to say that I am your girlfriend."

She still remembered the last time, when rumors about their remarriage spread. She didn't say a word, and this bastard Bo Jingzhou, based on sheer speculation, made it common knowledge.

"If someone else figured it out on their own? Well, I can't be blamed for that, can I?"

This jerk is digging a hole for her again: “Stay away from me, how else would people know?”

"Gu Chenye this person is more... insightful."

Shen Wanci actually had a good impression of Gu Chenye. He was polite, reserved, elegant and handsome. "If he finds out, then so be it."

Having achieved his objective, Bao Jingzhou appeared light and cheerful: "Then today I'll ask the bellhop to bring your luggage back..."

Shen Wanci interrupted him: "We should still sleep in separate rooms. Don't touch my things."

Bo Jingzhou: "..."

He hung his head, but he knew not to push too hard. He'd finally managed to weasel his way into an internship boyfriend position, and he couldn't blow it on the first day.

"Anything else?"

"Yes, you need to uphold gentlemanly conduct," Shen Wanci glanced at the time, "I have an appointment today and won't have time. We can talk about the rest later when I'm free."

As she was speaking, her phone rang. The screen displayed the two characters 'Yu Cheng'.

Bo Jingzhou sat up straight, his eyes wary: "You made an appointment with Nie Yu Cheng?"

"No."

She made an appointment with Nie Yucheng's mother.

They were supposed to meet at 11:30 a.m. The address was a highly-rated French restaurant, but Shen Wanci didn't particularly like French food; she chose it simply because it was quiet.

She had something she wanted to ask Nie Mu...

That place was a bit far from Yuting Villa. She had set her alarm for 7:00 AM, but plans didn't always go as expected, and she overslept.

She turned and picked up the phone, “Yu Cheng...”

Behind her, Bo Jingzhou's sorrowful gaze was as tangible as a physical presence, falling upon her back as if he wanted to carve a hole into it.

Nie Yucheng: "My mom told me to pick you up. I'm at the apartment door, but no one's answering when I knock. Are you home?"

The lease won't expire for a while, so Shen Wanci moving back to Yting Courtyard was only temporary. She hadn't found a new place yet, so she didn't tell Nie Yucheng about moving out.

The sorrow in Bo Jingzhou's eyes deepened.

He stared at her, making it impossible for her to speak. She turned away and used a pillow to block his face before continuing, "I've recently moved somewhere else. I'll tell you about it later. I can go by myself, you don't need to pick me up."

"Today many places are closed off, traffic is jammed, I'm not very comfortable with you driving alone."

Shen Wanci: "..."

Bo Jingzhou's temples throbbed with an insistent beat.

My girlfriend, should you be worried about her?

This dog thing is just up to no good!

Shen Wanci awkwardly hung up the phone and took her clothes to the bathroom to wash up.

When his feet touched the ground, his legs went weak and he almost fell back onto the bed.

She couldn't keep it in any longer and scolded Bo Jingzhou from head to toe!

Bo Jingzhou followed up, "Don't go have dinner with him. You told me to abide by masculine principles before, and now you want to have a private dinner with your pursuer? This is double standard."

"So you mean, you're also going to have dinner with your admirer?" Shen Wanci looked up, her gaze falling on the mirror. She couldn't help raising her voice: "Can you please put on your clothes before talking to me?"

<<< Bo Jingzhou: "Take me with you."

"...I didn't make a dinner appointment with Yu Cheng, I made one with Aunt Nie. I'm the one treating, and she wants to bring her family. There's no way I could stop her from doing that. I have some things I want to ask Aunt Nie, so it's better if you come along. What else would I say?"

Most importantly, she was afraid that before she could ask, Bo Jingzhou and Nie Yu Cheng would start arguing.

Is this a visit to make friends, or to seek revenge?

Bo Jingzhou frowned: "What do you want to know? Just ask me. I know everything Nie's mother knows."

They're all part of the same circle. Even if you don't know it, a little bit of inquiring around will tell you.

"My mom's ex-boyfriend."

Bo Jingzhou: "..."

After washing up, Shen Wanci took her bag and rushed downstairs.

Bo Jingzhou followed up, "I'll see you off."

"No, I'll just drive myself."

"I'm not going in. Several main roads are closed today, it's very congested. With your habit of keeping a two-meter distance from the car in front, you're likely to be cut off all day long."

Shen Wanci hesitated for only a second before agreeing, "Thank you."

The road was really congested. It took four rotations of the red light before they could pass. Shen Wanci applied her makeup in front of the mirror. Her originally flawless features, paired with delicate makeup, were stunningly beautiful.

Bo Jingzhou scowled and said, "Do you need to wear makeup for a meal with elders?"

"Why does your company require female employees to wear makeup to work? That's disrespectful," Shen Wanci glanced at him, "Doesn't your complexion look much better than when you're not wearing makeup?"

The man opened his mouth, just about to speak.

Shen Wanci directly interrupted him: "Shut up, straight man."

……

At the restaurant, Bo Jingzhou really didn't go in as he said. He parked his car on the parking line at the entrance: "I'll wait for you here."

Shen Wanci pursed her lips and still spoke with concern, "If you're hungry, go get something to eat."

Before she left, she ate a small cake to pad her stomach. He hadn't eaten anything. "Or go back first, I'll just take a taxi later."

Bo Jingzhou slightly raised his chin and gestured to the seat by the floor-to-ceiling window: "Aunt Nie has already arrived, go quickly, don't keep the elders waiting."

Shen Wanci hummed in agreement, got out of the car and hurried towards the restaurant.

Nie Yu Cheng was waiting for her at the door. He wasn't wearing a tie today, but instead had on a bow tie, his temperament even more gentle and refined. Seeing Shen Wan Ci run over, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, we just arrived too."

Shen Wanci ascended the stairs: "It's a rare opportunity to invite my mother-in-law for a meal, but I'm late. I'm really sorry."

She was talking to Nie Yucheng, not looking at her feet. As a result, she tripped over something, and her center of gravity became unstable, causing her to fall forward—

It's over…

Shen Wanci closed her eyes, this was going to be a face-planting disaster. She'd be completely humiliated.

However, a hand grasped her, pulling her up. Shen Wanci was turned around, bumping into the other person's arms...

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