576 The Secret About the Past 194 (1/2)

Lin Mingxi leaned against the railing and looked at her. ”Xiaoning, after you've experienced so much, could you tell me what you think about marriage now?”

”You've asked the right person. From now on, I won't allow him the chance to put me down again, even after he has found out the truth and regrets his decisions. What right does he have to register our marriage sneakily behind my back and then force me to sign a cruel agreement when he decides to get a divorce? There's no way I'm getting married again. I've been married thrice, and I'm really so sick and tired of this. Perhaps I'm really destined to end up in a divorce, regardless of how many times I get married. Why should I put myself through such torment again?” An Xiaoning answered.

”Women are creatures who need men. What are you going to do when you need men?”

An Xiaoning got up and sat cross-legged on the couch. ”What happens if I need a man…? There are so many nightclubs where I can find all sorts of men,” An Xiaoning said solemnly.

”Psht…”

”What's wrong? Aren't women allowed to look for men when they're lonely and bored? I'm single anyway, I can do whatever I want.”

”Try it if you dare…” said a voice coming from the bedroom. It was Gu Beicheng, who walked toward the balcony door.

”Why wouldn't I dare to? I've already been accused of adultery. Why can't I go look for men openly?”

”You'll really make Jin Qingyan despise you if you actually go ahead with that. Besides, it'll prove further that what he thinks is the truth. Anyway, I know you're just making a casual remark. Here's a new mobile phone I bought for you. It's a waterproof and shockproof smartphone in which surveillance functions cannot be embedded,” said Gu Beicheng, striking the nail on its head.

”How much did that cost?” An Xiaoning asked as she took the mobile phone from him.

”120 thousand dollars.”

”I'll transfer the money to your account later,” An Xiaoning said while opening the box.

”No. Who said you'd have to pay me back?”

An Xiaoning looked up and teased, ”Sis-in-law is standing right here. She'll be giving me a hard time if she gets jealous again.”

Lin Mingxi burst into laughter and said, ”Am I that petty?”

”Are you not?”

”Not anymore, I trust you completely.”

An Xiaoning shook her head and jested, ”Women just love saying one thing when they mean another.”

”I really am not. Why don't you believe me?” Lin Mingxi protested, stomping her foot on the ground.

”I was just teasing you, don't take me for real. Seems like you're really very petty, eh?”

”…”

An Xiaoning opened the box to find that it was her favorite mobile phone model. It was pink in color, boasting of youthful femininity.

It was from a renowned overseas brand, which was patronized mostly by tycoons and politicians. The average citizen would usually be unable to afford them.

”What about the SIM card?”

”I registered a new SIM card with your personal identification card, the mobile number is pretty easy to remember. They're a string of nines,” said Gu Beicheng, handing her the mobile SIM card.

An Xiaoning widened her eyes to take a look at her new mobile number: 187999999XX.

What a strange and catchy number.

Just to her liking.

She proceeded to download the ringtone she had been using all along.

After having a few drinks with the couple, she decided to go to bed. At this very moment, a servant stood by the door and said, ”Missy, your friend is here to visit you.”

”My friend?” An Xiaoning made her way downstairs, only to be greeted with a familiar silhouette immediately.

”Yangyang?”

Mei Yangyang scurried toward her and gave her a tight hug. ”Sis, are you alright?”

”I'm fine.”

Mei Yangyang let go of her and stared at her face before saying, ”You're lying. Your eyes are already swollen.”

An Xiaoning dragged her outside to take a slow walk in the yard.

They were walking hand in hand, just like they used to in the past. ”Regardless of what difficulties and challenges I may be faced with, don't forget, I am An Xiaoning. There's nothing in this world that can defeat me, unless I choose to surrender. So, don't worry about me. Yangyang, you know me best,” An Xiaoning said calmly.

Mei Yangyang held her arm and said, ”Sis, feel free to tell me whenever you need my help. You may share your grievances and innermost thoughts with me too. I'm definitely trustworthy!”

”I know, I don't have time to waste anymore. I have to drive back to B City at around two o'clock in the morning. Yangyang, I'd like to ask something of you.”