Chapter 164: Breakup
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Wen Nian was not someone who could hide her words. She had never told Zheng Mo about these things, but now, under the influence of alcohol, she couldnât help but let them spill out.
She sipped her wine, mustered the courage, and began narrating the whole story to Zheng Mo. Fueled by her emotions, she even pulled out her phone, showing him a photo as evidence to support her argument. âTell me, Zheng Mo, should I be angry?â
Bai Zheng leaned in closer, examining the blurry photo carefully. Memories of his motherâs past infidelity and the subsequent pain it caused his family flooded his mind. He turned his gaze towards Wen Nian, his expression firm as he responded, âYes! This is unacceptable. The proximity between them is no more than half a meter. Heâs married and should be aware of maintaining appropriate boundaries.â
Wen Nian felt a sense of relief, finding solace in the understanding and support she perceived from Bai Zheng. Despite her spinning head and the urge to vomit, she couldnât hold back her words any longer. âExactly! Iâm not trying to be controlling. Iâm okay with normal friendships between men and women. If that girl genuinely treated herself as a sister, I wouldnât be angry. But the reality is that she has ulterior motives towards my man! I refuse to believe that Shen Jun is oblivious to her feelings and still gave her an opportunity, knowing full well what she wants. Heâs a scumbag!â
As Bai Zheng opened another bottle and prepared to finish it, his attention was immediately captured by Wen Nianâs words. The intensity of her emotions distracted him, causing him to echo her sentiments. Scumbag! Listen to me! You must break up with him as soon as possible. If you delay the breakup, thereâs a risk that he may have already cheated on you!â
In their state of complete intoxication, Wen Nianâs vulnerability reached its peak. When she heard the word âcheated,â she couldnât contain her emotions any longer and burst into tears. âHe was my first love, the first man 1 truly loved. And now he wants to betray me! I feel so devastated!â
Bai Zheng started panicking. After pondering for a moment, he proposed a strategy to Wen Nian, hoping to alleviate her distress. âDonât panic,â he reassured her. âIf heâs having these thoughts, we need to act swiftly and break up with him first. That way, he wonât have the chance to betray you!â
Wen Nian was stunned when she heard the word âbreak upâ. Then, she cried even louder. â1 donât want to. My heart hurts when I hear that word.â
Bai Zhengâs head throbbed as Wen Nianâs cries continued. Seeking solace, he opened another bottle of liquor and took a few sips, hoping to ease his own distress. Letting out a soft sigh, he spoke with a touch of bitterness in his voice. âSometimes, itâs better to shorten the pain. Just look at my father. Heâs spent all these years deceiving himself, blaming my very existence for my motherâs departure. How tragic is that? Now, instead of ending this toxic relationship, he prefers engaging in polyandrous affairs with other men outside.â
Wen Nian repeated the phrase in a dazed manner, âPolyandry?â
Bai Zheng nodded and said, âBut in your case, it would be called polygamy. You would have to share him with other women.â
With red and swollen eyes, Wen Nian shed a few more tears. â1 donât want that. 1 donât want to share him. Youâre right. Itâs better to minimize the pain rather than prolong it. I will break up with him!â
Bai Zheng slapped the table with a mix of relief and enthusiasm. âExactly! Thereâs no positive outcome for being a pushover like my father! Send him a message right now and end the relationship!â
In her groggy state, Wen Nian fumbled for her phone, eventually locating it and opening the chat page. With a heavy heart, she began typing out the word âbreakup,â reliving fragments of their past interactions in her mind. However, she found herself unable to bring herself to send the message.
Upon witnessing Wen Nianâs hesitation, Bai Zheng grew impatient. He impulsively grabbed the phone from her hand and pressed the send button, finalizing the breakup message. Then, he tossed the phone aside and grabbed a bottle of beer, offering it to Wen Nian. âDrink up! Tonight, we wonât stop until weâre completely drunk.â
At that moment, the sound of the ringing phone filled the air. Wen Nianâs reflex was to reach for it, but Bai Zheng firmly stopped her hand and spoke with conviction, âHe must be trying to make amends. My motherâs usual tactics always work on my father. You must steel your heart. The message you sent just now was our way of bidding him farewell. The next person you encounter will be even better!â
Wen Nian was stunned by Bai Zhengâs words. In a daze, she reached for the wine bottle, taking it from him and downing its contents in one swift gulp.
The next morning.
Wen Nian was jolted awake by persistent knocks on the door. Her head throbbed with a splitting headache and she instinctively punched her own head a few times. She sat up and realized she was lying on the floor of the living room.
Bai Zheng lay spread-eagled beside her. The floor and coffee table were filled with empty liquor bottles. When she looked at the clock on the wall, it was almost 10:30 a.m.
The doorbell and knocks all rang simultaneously.
âWen Nian? Wen Nian? Are you inside?â
Shen Junâs anxious shout echoed from beyond the door. Catching sight of Bai Zheng once more, Wen Nian found himself only partially lucid. Overwhelmed with fear, he hastily roused Bai Zheng, urgently pleading, âQuickly, hide! Shen Jun has arrived!â
Bai Zheng, still groggy, sat up. âShen Jun? So what? Let me sleep a little longer.â
Wen Nian grabbed Bai Zheng and pulled him up with force, swiftly fetching a glass of water and drenching his face.. âWake up! This is my room! If Shen Jun walks in and finds us like this, we wonât be able to explain it properly!â
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