Adultery - Chapter Fifteen

On Saturday, Xiao Yue took her daughter to her parents' house. On the way, Xiao Yue asked her daughter, "Are you still playing with Lily and the others? Why haven't you been to any of your friends' birthday parties in a while?"
My daughter said, "I made a new friend, Tongtong. He's a transfer student, a boy."
Xiao Yue quickly pressed on, asking, "Why do you like playing with him?"
The daughter replied, "Mom, Tongtong is just like me; he doesn't have a dad either. He told me not to tell anyone. It's our little secret." Xiao Yue was struck dumb, speechless for a long time.
The daughter grew up without a father. Xiao Yue had told her that her father was in America, a very, very far place. He could no longer return to China. But her father still cared about her. When Xiao Yue first divorced, she discussed with the child's father asking him to call home every week to see their daughter. Although the daughter was still young, it would be good for her to hear her father's voice. The newly divorced husband felt guilty towards Xiao Yue and their child and readily agreed. However, after returning to America, he never contacted them again. Xiao Yue guessed that his new wife wouldn't agree. After all, they had their own child, and that was his complete home. Xiao Yue firmly believed that if it weren't for the child he had with that woman in America, her husband would never have abandoned his family.
Isn't Guan Wen the same? Actually, Guan Wen is a good-hearted man. His wife hasn't had marital relations with him for a long time. Some men would have divorced him long ago. He's holding onto his marriage for the sake of his children and parents; it's not easy for him. If Guan Wen had married her without any hesitation, Xiao Yue might have doubts about his character.
Xiao Yue had always admired a female host on Phoenix TV. A few years ago, she heard that she had married a successful divorced man. Initially, Xiao Yue was happy that she had found love, and even felt a little envious. But when she heard that the man had abandoned his nine-month-old baby and his older child who had just started kindergarten, she felt terrible. His wife had just given birth to his child, who was only nine months old—children that age are so demanding. He just waved goodbye and ran away without a trace. Xiao Yue wasn't sure how accurate the gossip was, but afterwards, whenever she saw that female host's program, she couldn't help but change the channel.
When we arrived at my parents' house, we enjoyed a delicious meal as usual. After dinner, my grandfather played chess with the children. My mother took out a book and handed it to Xiao Yue: "This is Song Dandan's autobiography. It's quite good. Take it and read it when you have some free time."
When Xiao Yue looked at the book, she saw a radiant photo of the famous sketch comedy actress Song Dandan on the cover, her eyes revealing a woman's confidence.
"She used to be married to Yingda. Yingda had an affair, and they divorced. She raised her son alone; his name is interesting, Yingbatu. But life was tough. You'll see when you see it. It's not easy. No matter how strong a woman is, she still needs a home," Mom said meaningfully.
"And then what happened? She seems very happy," Xiao Yue said, pointing to the photo.
Mom said, "Later? Do you know Su Xiaoming? She's her good friend. She introduced him to a divorced man with a daughter, and he was quite well-off. They got married after knowing each other for only 28 days. It was Song Dandan who took the initiative. You can read it yourself; she wrote it all down. Now the two of them are doing very well. Her career is also booming."
That evening, Xiao Yue read Song Dandan's autobiography under the lamp. When she read the section about raising her child alone after her divorce, Xiao Yue burst into tears, wiping away her tears with tissues, going through almost half a box. Song Dandan was also a strong-willed woman. Fortunately, her second marriage was happy, at least until the time she wrote the book.
The book mentions that she changed Yingbatu's name to Zhao Batu. This is because, during her son's upbringing, it was Zhao's father who taught him to ride a bicycle and helped him with his homework. Xiao Yue couldn't help but think of her own daughter. She deserves a father who would take her to play soccer, catch crickets, talk about science, and tell her stories from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms—just like her father did for her when she was little.
On Monday, Xiao Yue was a little listless at work. She saw Guan Wen's caller ID but didn't want to answer. The project was nearing completion, and she decided to spend the morning working on documents. PowerPoint reports were piled up all over her desk. Some of the useless ones needed to be thrown away.
Guan Wen had been on leave for a long time and was incredibly busy as soon as he got back to work. His wife had finally been discharged from the hospital. He hired a housekeeper to take care of her at home and also asked his wife's parents to come and visit often. He'd be busy for a while to catch up on the work he'd missed, and he'd probably be spending the next few days in the office.
A day later, he sent Xiao Yue a text message to check on her. Xiao Yue replied: "Work is very busy. Take care." Guan Wen thought it was good that they were both busy. It would cool things down a bit, so Xiao Yue wouldn't overthink things. Besides, saving time to catch up on work meant they wouldn't have to work overtime on weekends, and they could settle things at home again. A week passed quickly like this.
Actually, Xiao Yue's birthday was this Friday. She and Guan Wen were the same age, their birthdays almost the same. Although Xiao Yue knew Guan Wen was especially busy this week, she still felt wronged. Her parents came to her house on Friday night to celebrate her birthday. Several close friends also sent her text messages. But Guan Wen was like a kite with a broken string. Xiao Yue wondered if he would sneak out to call her that night? Or had he arranged a secret delivery beforehand? By the next morning, Xiao Yue hadn't heard a word from Guan Wen. Xiao Yue sighed, realizing that the closest people in the world are still one's family. With Guan Wen, after being naked in bed together, she felt like he wasn't even as good as a close friend.
Guan Wen had indeed forgotten Xiao Yue's birthday due to his busy schedule. He'd been coming home late these past two days, and was too exhausted to move once he got home. Being a white-collar worker these days isn't easy. They appear glamorous, moving in and out of high-end office buildings, impeccably dressed in suits, enjoying morning coffee—at first glance, they seem sophisticated and elegant. But beneath this fashionable facade, almost every white-collar worker carries a weary heart. Dealing with the boss's demands, navigating colleague politics, it's all mentally taxing.
During Guan Wen's extended leave, the deputy manager filled in. After a while, others couldn't help but wonder if they could manage without Guan Wen. Guan Wen, however, didn't want to be sidelined by his deputy. Upon returning to work, he quickly reviewed several projects, revised a few plans, and made minor adjustments to his staff.
On Friday, he invited Jenny, the boss's favorite, to dinner to find out the latest personnel changes.
Jenny is Guan Wen's colleague, but she manages another department. She's a typical "white-collar elite" and a "triple-high" woman (high income, high position, high education), and she's still unmarried. There are several others like her in the company.
"Who were ultimately chosen for overseas assignments?" Guan Wen asked.
“You didn’t apply for the Middle East spot either. It went to Simon. Logically, it shouldn’t have been his turn,” Jenny said.
"I've been away these past few days. Has the boss said anything to you?" Guan Wen inquired.
"I told him about your family situation. He was quite sympathetic. However, you'd better focus on getting your business up and running these days."
Jenny paused for a moment, then looked at Guan Wen with a shifty gaze and said, "These days, there aren't many men like Manager Guan who are so loyal to their families. Although Manager Guan is usually quite the ladies' man, when it really matters, he only has his wife in his eyes."
Guan Wen didn't understand what she meant, and wondered to himself: No one should know about his relationship with Xiao Yue. Could it be that this gossip had caught some clue?
Jenny added, "In a couple of days, the company should send someone to visit your wife. After all, it's a serious illness."
"No need, no need," Guan Wen immediately waved his hand. "I appreciate your kindness."
Jenny tossed her head, and her hair fell down to the side of her face. She looked at Guan Wen with a seductive gaze and said, "The American consulting firm our company used last time was pretty good. Recently, one of my college classmates got in. We had lunch together yesterday, and apparently there's a lot of gossip about that company."
Guan Wen felt his heart sinking inch by inch. That company was where Xiao Yue worked. He had a bad feeling about the woman in front of him. He thought for a moment and said, "Jenny, you know me, I'm not interested in gossip. I'm busy with work and family."
“Even if you’re busy, you can still have lunch together. You can exchange information, like today, wouldn’t that be nice?” Jenny looked at Guan Wen, turned her body slightly to the side, and gave Guan Wen an ambiguous smile.
"Of course. It's my honor to dine with you," Guan Wen joked, while calling the waiter to settle the bill.
It seems he and Xiao Yue have overlooked something. Could it be the last time he visited Xiao Yue? Because they were in a rush and short on time, they parked near the Hongqiao office building. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yue asked about marriage, and they talked for a long time; it seems he even hugged her. How unsettling. Xiao Yue is single. And him? If word gets back home, won't his wife get a new illness from the stress?
Guan Wen decided to proceed cautiously and give Xiao Yue the cold shoulder for now. He had originally planned to send Xiao Yue an email to explain things properly, but he was busy in the afternoon and didn't have time to do so. Over the weekend at home, he carefully and admirably took care of his wife and children.
That evening, Guan Wen's wife rested her head on his chest and said, "I'm so grateful for your care during my illness. Now I know how true you are to me. From now on, let's not quarrel anymore and let's put aside all our past grievances."
Guan Wen felt a surge of warmth and relief, as if all the hardships of the past few years had finally paid off. His wife paused, then continued, "How have you managed without making love to me for so long?"
Guan Wen's heart skipped a beat; this was a difficult question to answer. Was his wife testing him? He thought for a moment and said, "It would be a lie to say I don't want it. But if you don't want it, am I supposed to force you? You can handle it yourself."
His wife was unusually open and honest today; perhaps Guan Wen's care for her had truly put her at ease. "Guan Wen, it's not that I absolutely don't want that, but it hurts every time we have sex. Maybe it's because I'm too dry down there. Shouldn't we think of something? Like what you mentioned before..."
Guan Wen was utterly astonished by his wife's change. Perhaps his marriage could truly turn around? Why hadn't his wife realized this sooner? Before, his body might have been with other women, but his heart had never strayed. Now that he'd met Xiao Yue, his heart had already strayed—could he ever get it back?
In the middle of the night, Guan Wen woke up, feeling restless and unable to fall back asleep. He poured himself a glass of water and sat in the living room. He'd been too overworked lately and hadn't had a moment of quiet solitude in a long time. In the stillness of the night, his longing for Xiao Yue, like a small snake, unexpectedly but firmly and silently climbed into his heart, firmly anchoring itself there, refusing to dissipate. What was she doing now? Lying sweetly in bed in her pajamas? The image of Xiao Yue appeared before Guan Wen's eyes. He shook his head, trying to banish the thought.
Let's give Xiao Yue some time to cool off. I wonder what Jenny has found out this time. Besides, Xiao Yue has been overthinking lately. This woman is both lovable and unpredictable. When she's angry, she's sharp-tongued; when she's passionate, she's like a little beast, sometimes docile, sometimes wild.
As he was thinking, Guan Wen suddenly felt a movement below his body, then another. Oh no… He glanced at the bedroom; his wife was still fast asleep. Then he headed towards the bathroom.

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