Bai Tao donned a hat, mask, large sunglasses, and even a wig to avoid being recognized. After this disguise, she sneakily headed to the agreed-upon meeting place.

Bai Tao had decided to meet Zhong Xiao in person to clarify—she wouldn’t cheat!

Despite her nervousness and anxiety, Bai Tao was also a bit curious. Who exactly was this Zhong Xiao? What kind of stunning looks must he have to captivate her so deeply, that she would risk an affair even with someone like Pei Shi at home?

Pei Shi was already so handsome. How much more stunning must Zhong Xiao be? He must be incredibly good-looking!

When Bai Tao finally saw Zhong Xiao, she was indeed shocked—

What the hell…

She stared at the man smiling and greeting her, completely forgetting to manage her expressions.

Don’t ask; it was just shocking.

“Bai Tao, long time no see.” Zhong Xiao didn’t seem to mind her reaction and sat down, smiling at her, “Have you been waiting long? Sorry I’m a bit late, but I brought you flowers.”

He handed the bouquet to Bai Tao, “I remember you used to like these.”

To be honest, Zhong Xiao was fairly good-looking, dressed in designer clothes and with a decent sense of fashion. He had fair skin, long limbs, and nice features, with a pair of charming eyes, but…

But compared to Pei Shi, he fell far short!

Bai Tao’s mind was filled with nothing but shock. How could she possibly consider cheating with someone like this when she had Pei Shi at home?

Had she lost her mind?

In her daze, Bai Tao instinctively took the flowers, but she quickly regained her composure, returned the bouquet, and cleared her throat, “I need to make something clear.”

Zhong Xiao seemed to understand, his face showing eagerness, “I suspected you wanted to discuss this. Our past together…”

Bai Tao coldly interrupted him, “How much do you want?”

“Huh?”

“Pei Shi doesn’t know yet,” Bai Tao said coldly. “But cheating deserves severe punishment. I hope you understand that our relationship is over. Although we had a past, yesterday is dead, have you heard that saying? You no longer have any allure for me. Forget any promises I made to you.”

Zhong Xiao seemed unable to accept this sudden change. He stared at her in shock and confusion, “You and I…”

“What’s past is past. Move on.” Bai Tao took a sip of tea. “I’ve realized that Pei Shi is quite good. I don’t plan to divorce him. I hope you find true love soon. Young people shouldn’t be mistresses. Pei Shi loves me deeply and is highly jealous. If he finds out, he won’t vent his anger on me, but on you. In his rage, he might even cut off your manhood.”

Bai Tao’s mouth was dry from speaking. She looked sincerely at Zhong Xiao, “Do you understand now? There is no ‘you and me’ anymore. You go your way, I’ll go mine. You should be fine without me. Look, we haven’t contacted each other recently, right? If you still feel you have a mental loss, I can compensate you a bit, but after that, no more contact.”

Zhong Xiao listened, his expression changing from complex to subtle. Surprisingly, he remained calm, even showing some dignity in parting. He smiled at Bai Tao, a bit sadly, “I never sought money from our time together.”

Zhong Xiao sighed and looked intently at Bai Tao, “But as we say our final goodbye, can we… one last time…”

No way. How could he still want a breakup sex? Wouldn’t she rather be with Pei Shi???

Bai Tao firmly refused, “No way.”

Zhong Xiao looked stunned, but he quickly clarified his request, “Can I see your beautiful eyes one last time?”

“…”

Oh, it seemed she had overthought things…

Zhong Xiao continued, “Recently, we haven’t been in touch because you said to lay low, not to come out at this time. Otherwise, how could I endure so long without contacting you? I don’t ask for anything now, just to look at you once more.” He glanced at the heavily disguised Bai Tao, “You’re so covered up now, I can’t see your face. Before we part, I just want to look at you properly…”

Alright, Bai Tao thought it wasn’t an unreasonable request. The restaurant had a good environment, and it was a private members-only place. No paparazzi would be there, and no one was noticing them in the corner. If one look would make him leave, it was worth it.

Bai Tao took off her sunglasses, let Zhong Xiao look at her, and quickly put them back on.

As expected, Zhong Xiao protested, “That was too brief. I fear I won’t remember your last image. Can I look at you once more?”

Look at you, my ass. What kind of melodramatic lines were these? Bai Tao was exasperated. What had time done to her to make her fall for this guy and almost marry him? Had she suffered from hormonal imbalance at such a young age?

This time, Bai Tao didn’t remove her sunglasses and coldly warned, “Look one more time, and Pei Shi might gouge out your eyes, making you a blind masseur tomorrow.”

“…”

Having stated her case and fulfilled her mission, Bai Tao reassembled her disguise, ready to leave. But she couldn’t resist turning back, “I have one more question.”

Zhong Xiao’s face showed a mix of sadness and longing, “What is it?”

“What did I see in you?” Bai Tao rubbed her forehead and asked sincerely, “Or rather, what are your good qualities?”

“…” Zhong Xiao was taken aback but earnestly replied, “You probably loved my free-spirited, gentle, handsome, and humorous nature.”

Bai Tao widened her eyes, “Free-spirited? Handsome? Humorous?”

Zhong Xiao looked a bit embarrassed, “You often praised me like that…”

Bai Tao was stunned, “Really, you have those qualities?”

“……”

“Never mind.” Bai Tao adjusted her hair, openly incredulous, “Maybe I had a brain problem before and had a skewed sense of aesthetics. But now I’m healthy again, and I like someone like Pei Shi…”

Zhong Xiao’s previously calm demeanor changed, his face darkening, “How am I worse than Pei Shi? He’s so cold. Can he comfort you? He’s always busy with work, barely spending time with you

. What’s so good about him?”

“I don’t care.”

“What?”

“Pei Shi’s looks are enough.” Bai Tao rolled her eyes, “He’s so good-looking, who cares if he’s busy or not comforting? If you looked like him, I’d be the one comforting you.”

“Moreover, he not only has good looks but also a great body, good taste, lots of money, and treats me well, almost losing himself in his love for me. I don’t know what I was thinking before.” Bai Tao coughed, summing up and advising, “Anyway, I might have had a brain problem before, but now I’m clear-headed. I won’t divorce, not even in death. You should move on.”

“……”

Bai Tao quickly fled, but Zhong Xiao watched her leave, not minding at all. Once she was completely gone, he dropped his sad, hurt expression, regained his composure, and picked up his phone, “Come down.”