Coming out of the elevator, Wang Dahai pulled her towards the stairwell.

Bai Ruyi didn't resist, allowing him to drag her along.

Once inside the stairwell, Bai Ruyi placed the fruit on the ground, calmly closed her eyes, and said, "Do whatever you want, but after it's done, don't come looking for me again."

This posture of hers, offering herself up for the taking, made Wang Dahai's mouth twitch. How did I end up looking like a bad guy?

"Ruyi."

He gently called her name, then suddenly asked, "Have you fallen in love with me?"

Bai Ruyi's body shook slightly, her eyelashes trembling as well.

She didn't speak.

Wang Dahai accurately captured all of her reactions.

He was certain he had guessed correctly.

"You're afraid of falling for me, afraid of getting in too deep, so, you don't want me to come looking for you again, is that it?"

Bai Ruyi opened her eyes, her gaze complex as she looked at him and said, "Yes, I have come to like you. I'm afraid of falling deeper. So what?"

"To be liked by an older woman makes you proud, doesn't it?"

"Uh..." What's with all this resentment?

"Ruyi, you're not old at all."

"Heh." Bai Ruyi let out a self-deprecating laugh. "Is there anything else you men can do with your mouths besides sweet-talking women?"

"Yep." Wang Dahai glanced downward.

This look instantly infuriated Bai Ruyi. "What are you thinking!"

"I'm thinking about tasting what's below."

"Pervert!"

Bai Ruyi found herself at a loss whether to laugh or to cry; she realized she just couldn't stay angry in front of Wang Dahai.

This little rascal always had a way to pull her out of her angry mood by various means.

Being with him was relaxing and joyful, making her feel years younger.

But that was also what scared her.

She was worried about falling too deep, worried that it would affect her family.

Last night, she had been ready, even provoking Wang Dahai with words.

She had decided to have this one intimate encounter with Wang Dahai and never see him again afterwards.

But Wang Dahai hadn't done anything after all.

"After dinner, you should go back, and don't contact me anymore."

She suppressed the restlessness in her heart, and spoke as calmly as she could.

After saying that, she turned and left the stairwell.

Wang Dahai didn't hold her back any longer and followed her into the house.

Mr. Liu had already prepared a meal, and the three of them sat around the table. Mr. Liu was very enthusiastic, keeping the conversation flowing and the atmosphere lively throughout the meal.

Wang Dahai went along with the chatting, but Bai Ruyi ate in silence the entire time, not uttering a word.

After dinner, Mr. Liu called him into a room.

During the massage, Mr. Liu asked, "What's Mrs. Bai's attitude now?"

Wang Dahai glanced at the room door and whispered, "Mr. Liu, let's go out and talk later."

"Alright."

Half an hour later, the two men came out of the room.

Mr. Liu said, "I'll see Dahai out."

"Hmm." Bai Ruyi seemed indifferent.

Stepping out of the building, Wang Dahai asked, "Mr. Liu, are you still in contact with Mrs. Liu?"

Mr. Liu opened his mouth, about to say no, but stopped himself and simply nodded with a hum.

Wang Dahai didn't ask how far he and Mrs. Liu had gone.

It was meaningless.

If they were still in contact, reaching the final step was just a matter of time.

Once a middle-aged man becomes emotionally involved, trouble is almost guaranteed.

Especially since Liu Lin was his unattainable love.

For a man, the impact of such an unattainable love is almost endless.

What could be foreseen was that Mr. Liu would most likely not return to his family as before.

Wang Dahai said, "Mrs. Bai isn't sure if anything has happened between you and Mrs. Liu, but she knows you've been in touch."

Mr. Liu nodded silently.

Wang Dahai continued, "The last time I was giving Mrs. Bai a massage, I saw her playing with her phone. On it, I saw some dating apps. Although Mrs. Bai didn't say anything, I guess she might want to get back at you in this way."

Mr. Liu's eyelids twitched, "Has she really downloaded those apps?"

"Mm."

"Has she... has she cheated already?"

"I don't know," Wang Dahai shook his head. "Maybe not yet, but judging from the trend, it feels like it's only a matter of time. And she doesn't care if you find out. I even think that she might hope you discover it."

Wang Dahai didn't exaggerate; all these were facts.

Even if Bai Ruyi cut off contact with him, the frustration in her heart still couldn't be dissipated.

It was only a matter of time until she continued using the internet to arrange meetings with men.

Like she said, all she wanted was a man to satisfy her physical needs.

As for who this man was, she didn't care.

"Mr. Liu, you and Mrs. Liu..."

"Do you smoke?" Mr. Liu suddenly took out a pack of cigarettes and offered one to him.

Wang Dahai didn't smoke but still took it.

Two grown men squatting by the green belt, puffing smoke into the air.

After smoking half a cigarette, Mr. Liu said, "Marriage has an expiration date. Even the most in love, once married, find their passion turns to familial affection. I really no longer feel that impulse towards your Mrs. Bai that lovers have."

"I was actually prepared for her to cheat a long time ago. I'm not too conservative in this respect."

Wang Dahai was shaken by the admission, clearly not expecting Mr. Liu to be so open-minded.

"Moreover, it was indeed my fault this time. If her affair brings her happiness, I don't care that much."

When Mr. Liu found out that Bai Ruyi had thoughts of infidelity and had already taken action, the big stone that had been troubling his heart suddenly fell to the ground.

It gave him a sense of relief.

To Wang Dahai's understanding, Mr. Liu didn't care whether Bai Ruyi was unfaithful; likewise, he also hoped Bai Ruyi wouldn't mind if he strayed.

In short, it meant both spouse should mind their own business, without interfering with each other.

Wang Dahai was stunned; he had never been married and couldn't understand this mentality.

"Better go back early," Mr. Liu patted his shoulder and stood up to leave.

Wang Dahai didn't go back, sitting for a long while before suddenly taking out his phone to message Bai Ruyi.

"I'm waiting for you downstairs."

Still no reply.

Wang Dahai wasn't in a hurry, just standing quietly downstairs.

Time ticked away, second by second.

Around ten at night, he saw Mr. Liu come out of the elevator and quickly hid.

At the same time, Bai Ruyi replied, "Where are you?"

"Downstairs."

Two minutes later, Bai Ruyi came down.

"Did you see your Mr. Liu?"

"Yes."

"Follow him in the car."

Wang Dahai was taken aback; Mr. Liu going out this late at night, could he be going to meet Mrs. Liu?

Although he knew his inner thoughts, this was too blatant.

Had he stopped hiding and now just not bothered to pretend?

Get in the car.

Wang Dahai quickly caught up.

But he hadn't been following long when Bai Ruyi suddenly said, "Take me home."

Wang Dahai glanced at her; her face was calm, but deep fatigue lurked in her eyes.

After Wang Dahai dropped her off at her home, he said goodbye and left.

He didn't return, but sat not far from the apartment building.

Bai Ruyi's state today was off, and he was worried she might do something foolish.

Sure enough.

Close to dawn, he saw Bai Ruyi come out of the elevator.

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