Sheng Xia got into the car with a tense expression. Someone in the group chat had tagged her, but she hadn’t planned on checking it.
However, her mood was truly foul at the moment, so she opened it.
Everyone was discussing her and Gu Cheng’an having a meal at the couple’s restaurant, with plenty of sarcastic remarks.
Some said it was just a show to quell the rumors after last night’s incident between Gu Cheng’an and Lin Mianmian was exposed.
Others sneered, “If you’re not even willing to touch each other, why not just get a divorce? What’s the point of clinging on? Have you no shame?”
Sheng Xia replied, “I know you all have your eyes on Gu Cheng’an. Let’s be frank—if anyone can give me two billion, I’ll divorce him immediately! Which of you wealthy ladies can give it to me? Not only will I happily divorce him, but I’ll also find a way to let you spend a night with Gu Cheng’an!”
The group chat fell silent. Sheng Xia kept staring at her phone, waiting for a reply.
She waited all the way until they arrived at the Gu family’s old mansion, but no one replied. Weren’t they all daughters of wealthy families?
Gu Cheng’an was worth hundreds of billions. Wouldn’t it be a bargain to marry him after paying two billion to sleep with him?
Sheng Xia grumbled to herself as she got out of the car. Old Master Gu and Old Madam Gu weren’t home, and she didn’t want to stay at the old mansion for even a minute. But since Gu Cheng’an had brought her back, she couldn’t just storm off.
Without waiting for Gu Cheng’an, she hurried through the courtyard and entered the living room. Gu Tingting was talking to Madam Gu in the living room, and when they saw her come in, they both stopped and looked over.
Gu Tingting sneered, “Oh, didn’t you just pack your bags and leave yesterday? Why are you back today? Couldn’t bear it anymore?”
“Exactly. With Miss Gu in this house, I had to come back and see. I can’t sleep without seeing Miss Gu’s dead face.”
“Li Shengxia, how dare you insult me! Who gave you the nerve?” Gu Tingting jumped up angrily, ready to grab her.
Just then, Gu Cheng’an strode in from outside and glared coldly at Gu Tingting. “Say that again?”
Seeing Gu Cheng’an, Gu Tingting immediately backed down and sat back sulkily. “She insulted me first!”
Sheng Xia was surprised that Gu Cheng’an had taken her side. Meanwhile, Gu Tingting was furious.
“Brother, did Li Shengxia take all the orchids you like? Not a single pot is left! Even that Orchid Aristocrat is gone. Go check the greenhouse!”
“Those orchids were bought by me. I spent my own money on them. Does Miss Gu think she has the right to interfere?”
Gu Tingting sneered, “Was that your money? That was my brother’s money.”
“It was indeed your brother’s money, but it was the living expenses he agreed to give me. Since I’m not divorced yet, I should have the right to spend that money. Of course, if Miss Gu feels uncomfortable about it, you can buy them back at the original price. I have no objections.”
“Ugh! How shameless to say such things while using someone else’s money!”
Gu Cheng’an glared coldly at Gu Tingting. “Where are your manners? Is that any way to speak to your sister-in-law?”
“What kind of sister-in-law is she? She’s just a vixen! A cuckoo in the nest! If it weren’t for her schemes, you wouldn’t have married her. You should have married Xiaoxiao.”
Gu Tingting’s words trailed off under Gu Cheng’an’s icy gaze. He stared at her and said, “I don’t want to hear that again! Apologize!”
Gu Tingting burst into tears, her eyes welling up. Of course, Sheng Xia didn’t expect Gu Tingting to apologize. She turned and walked away.Leaving the downstairs to Gu Cheng’an and his mother and sister, although Gu Tingting was right, she felt suffocated inside.
She had never felt so humiliated before. Nothing in this house belonged to her, and she truly was as shameless as Gu Tingting had said.
If she hadn’t pressured Old Master Gu and Old Madam Gu, the position of Young Madam Gu would never have been hers.
Gu Cheng’an had Lu Xiaoxiao, who still cared for him, and the female lead, Shen Xinhe.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became with herself. Sheng Xia slammed the bedroom door shut.
Her and Gu Cheng’an’s bedroom was very large, with a master bedroom, a lounge, two walk-in closets, two bathrooms, and an oversized balcony.
Throughout their marriage, Sheng Xia had always slept on the large bed in the bedroom, while Gu Cheng’an slept in the lounge outside. They kept to themselves and never interfered with each other.
Sheng Xia had tried a few times, pretending to be drunk, to climb into Gu Cheng’an’s bed, only to be mercilessly dragged into the bathroom and doused with cold water.
Thinking about the past, Sheng Xia couldn’t help but blush. She had truly been excessive back then.
To be honest, Gu Tingting’s accusation of her being shameless was not an exaggeration at all.
Sheng Xia entered the inner bedroom and locked the door. Just as she was about to lie down, there was a knock.
She opened the door impatiently, and Gu Cheng’an walked in. “I’ve already spoken to Tingting. She won’t say such things again in the future.”
Sheng Xia showed no reaction. Gu Cheng’an continued, “Did you move all the orchids?”
Sheng Xia lowered her head and replied coldly with a single word, “Yes!”
Gu Cheng’an frowned. “Why did you move them?”
“Can’t I just not want to take care of them anymore?”
Seeing the impatience on her face, Gu Cheng’an paused for a moment. “If you need money, just tell me…”
“No need!” Since she was going to return it anyway, why put on an act?
“Sheng Xia! Speak properly!” Gu Cheng’an grew impatient, his tone sharpening.
Sheng Xia didn’t dare to continue being defiant. After all, she had no right to be. She replied listlessly, “I’m tired and want to rest. Could you please leave?”
“I’m sleeping in the bedroom tonight.” As soon as Gu Cheng’an finished speaking, Sheng Xia stared at him in shock.
He repeated himself, and Sheng Xia looked as if she had seen a ghost. “Then I’ll sleep outside. I’ll give you the inner bedroom.”
“Both of us are sleeping in the bedroom. I’ll only say this once!”
Seeing Gu Cheng’an’s dark expression, Sheng Xia fell silent. Even if she was unhappy, there was nothing she could do.
Gu Cheng’an was Party A, and she was Party B. Party B had to obey Party A unconditionally. Before their marriage, she had been infatuated with Gu Cheng’an and couldn’t wait to marry him.
As long as Gu Cheng’an agreed to marry her, she would have even helped count the money if he sold her.
Now, thinking about the foolish marriage agreement, Sheng Xia wished she could slap herself.
Damn it! She really deserved it!
She had no rights at all. It was infuriating!
Fuming inside, her face remained tense, without a trace of a smile.
Gu Cheng’an saw this and felt another wave of frustration.
The two washed up in their respective bathrooms. Sheng Xia changed into a long-sleeved, full-length pajama set, covering herself completely.
After washing up and changing into his pajamas, Gu Cheng’an entered the bedroom to find Sheng Xia wrapped up like a dumpling, leaning against the headboard and playing on her phone.
He frowned. “Aren’t you hot?”
Hot? Of course she was hot, but she had to do this to protect her innocence.
Sheng Xia put on a flattering smile. “I have a cold, and it might be contagious. Are you sure you want to share a bed with me?”
Gu Cheng’an let out a cold laugh, climbed into bed, pulled the covers over himself, and casually turned off the light.Sheng Xia wasn’t sleepy and had planned to play on her phone for a while.
Seeing the situation, she had no choice but to put down her phone and lie down. With a living, breathing person suddenly lying next to her, she truly couldn’t fall asleep.
Worried about Gu Cheng’an’s intentions, she endured like this for over an hour. Gu Cheng’an remained motionless, his breathing steady, and Sheng Xia guessed he had fallen asleep. Relieved, she turned over, facing away from Gu Cheng’an, ready to sleep.
Who would have thought that as soon as she turned over, Gu Cheng’an also turned and rolled toward her, his hand resting on Sheng Xia’s waist.
Sheng Xia stiffened. The next second, Gu Cheng’an pulled her into his embrace.
Almost as a reflex, Sheng Xia, her nerves taut, struggled and pushed him away with a sudden force.