Hearing the inquiry from behind, Wen Zhi's face darkened even more. She stared straight at the girl who had spoken.
The girl felt a chill run down her spine. Shen Ziying, seeing this, silently cursed and secretly nudged the girl, signaling her to shut up.
Then Shen Ziying smiled and changed the topic. "Zhizhi, why haven't we seen the cake yet? Is it time to cut the cake?"
Seeing Xiao Mo and Jiang Shihuai beside her, Wen Zhi didn't dare to show her emotions too obviously.
Wen Yin was cornered by Lu Ziqiu in an empty alley.
Lu Ziqiu in front of her was dressed in a suit, looking completely different from his previous childish self. Instead, he exuded a mature masculine charm.
Wen Yin looked up at him indifferently. "What do you want?"
She had no idea what was wrong with Lu Ziqiu. He had been frantically looking for her all night.
Lu Ziqiu stared at the woman in front of him. Her red lips glistened under the light, looking extremely alluring.
The corners of her eyes were slightly moist, exuding a seductive charm. Every move of hers was captivating.
Lu Ziqiu's eyes darkened. When he opened his mouth, his voice was filled with uncontrollable anger. He stared at Wen Yin like a little boy who couldn't get his candy.
"Why didn't you reply to my messages?"
Wen Yin was trapped in this small space by him and felt extremely uncomfortable. Her voice was clean and clear, with a barely noticeable coldness.
"Lu Ziqiu, let me go."
It seemed to be the first time Lu Ziqiu had heard her speak to him in such a cold tone. He was momentarily stunned.
Taking advantage of this moment, Wen Yin pushed him away and coldly retorted. "Why should I reply to your messages?"
Lu Ziqiu's lips moved for a long time, but he stammered and couldn't come up with a reason.
Wen Yin continued. "We've been broken up for several years, haven't we?"
"What identity do you want me to chat with you again?"
Wen Yin's words hit Lu Ziqiu hard in the heart. He looked up at her almost helplessly.
Only then did Lu Ziqiu notice that there was a faint smile on Wen Yin's lips.
She crossed her arms in front of her chest, and her eyes looking at him were filled with sadness and mockery.
"As the substitute for your white moonlight?"
Hearing Wen Yin's words, Lu Ziqiu instinctively wanted to refute.
"No..."
Hearing this, the smile on Wen Yin's face became even more mocking. Her cold eyes swept over Lu Ziqiu, who looked a bit at a loss.
Wen Yin narrowed her black eyes slightly.
It was time.
"You want to say no?"
Lu Ziqiu only heard a soft snort from Wen Yin's nose and saw the mocking smile on her face becoming more and more obvious.
"Maybe I should say that Mr. Lu only stopped treating me as a substitute recently?"
"From the moment you saw my scar."
Wen Yin's words were like bombs thrown at Lu Ziqiu's heart, causing endless ripples.
Lu Ziqiu suddenly looked up. His drooping eyes showed a moment of helplessness. He opened his mouth, and his voice was hoarse, but he couldn't deny it.
"When did you know?"
Wen Yin's voice was terrifyingly calm. Lu Ziqiu looked into her bright eyes and found that the woman who had once been full of love for him was no longer there.
"From the countless times you protected Wen Zhi, from the countless times Wen Zhi stepped on me because of your favor, from the countless times you compared me with Wen Zhi."
The smile on Wen Yin's lips became more and more unfathomable. "But Mr. Lu has a really good memory."
"As if you've already forgotten the words 'So what if you have a pair of similar eyes to her?' "
Wen Yin recited the words Lu Ziqiu had once said to her word by word.
Each word was cruel, and each sentence was heart - wrenching.
Seeing her expose his scars, Lu Ziqiu's pupils suddenly constricted.
But at this moment, Wen Yin's expression was terrifyingly calm, and there was not a trace of pain in her eyes.
She didn't even want to shed a single tear.
"Ayin, I'm sorry."
Lu Ziqiu only realized later that he seemed to have owed his Ayin too much.
Wen Yin's expression was calm, almost indifferent.
"No need."
As her voice fell, Lu Ziqiu saw Wen Yin raise her phone. "Mr. Lu, I've seen all the messages you sent me."
There was a glimmer of hope in Lu Ziqiu's eyes. He almost humbly awaited Wen Yin's reply.
Then, Wen Yin's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on his head.
"Lu Ziqiu, why do you think I'll turn back?"
Wen Yin's tone was colder than ever. It was like poisoned silver needles stabbing at Lu Ziqiu's body and heart.
"This time, whose substitute do you want me to be?"
Wen Yin's words were extremely cruel.
She turned around and slightly turned her head. Lu Ziqiu could only see her delicate side face. The hair hanging on her forehead covered her expression.
He couldn't see it clearly.
Hearing her words, Lu Ziqiu instinctively shook his head. His lips became paler and paler as Wen Yin spoke.
His face had turned as pale as paper. Lu Ziqiu almost immediately refuted. "No, Ayin. I won't let you be anyone's substitute again."
"Ayin, I know I'm sorry for you..."
Wen Yin lifted her foot and walked forward without hesitation, leaving Lu Ziqiu standing there alone.
Lu Ziqiu looked dejected. Wen Yin's words kept swirling in his mind -
"From the countless times you protected Wen Zhi, from the countless times Wen Zhi stepped on me because of your favor, from the countless times you compared me with Wen Zhi."
"Lu Ziqiu, this time, whose substitute do you want me to be?"
Gradually, another voice appeared in Lu Ziqiu's mind.
The moment Wen Zhi's voice appeared in his mind, Lu Ziqiu felt extremely annoyed.
"I don't know why sister sold the gift you gave her. Is she really that short of money?"
"Sister has been in the entertainment industry for so many years, but she still looks so short of money."
"Ziqiu, I bought back the watch that sister sold for you..."
When Lu Ziqiu looked up again, Wen Yin had already left.
When Wen Yin returned, Wen Zhi's birthday party was only halfway through. She also had to symbolically toast a few glasses of wine with Father Wen.
Wen Zhi glanced at Wen Yin involuntarily and gritted her teeth.
"Are you satisfied?"
Wen Yin smiled and toasted some general manager in front of her. After taking a sip, she said softly.
"I don't understand what my sister is talking about."
"You've schemed so hard to take Lu Ziqiu away from me. Isn't this what you've been waiting for?"
"Sister's birthday gift to me is really unforgettable."
In front of others, Father Wen was chatting with others. Behind them, Wen Yin and Wen Zhi were in a tense confrontation.
At the door, there was a commotion in the crowd. Even Shen Ziying's attention was attracted.
"Why is she here?"