In Shen City, within the most expensive villa.

Lin Yu stood blushing devant le miroir. She had awakened exceptionally early today and even applied lipstick, a rare occurrence for her.

Remembering the previous events that occurred with her husband, Leng Yan, a hint of sweetness radiated from her face that she could hardly conceal.

After being married for one year, they had finally consummated their marriage.

It seemed that she'd finally managed to warm his heart.

Feeling secretly joyous, Lin Yu picked out three dresses from the closet and measured them against herself in the mirror, intending for Leng Yan to see the most beautiful side of her when he wakes up.

One was a sky-blue dress she'd bought when she was still in school, which now seemed slightly too innocent for her;

Another was a white short skirt, bought too long ago, its collar already turning yellow;

The last one was a more formal black work skirt, which she'd purchased when she was looking for a job after graduation.

She hesitated for a moment before finally deciding on the sky-blue dress.

Eyeing the somewhat juvenile sailor collar in the mirror, she grew uncertain again. But at that time, noises emanated from the bedroom - it appeared Leng Yan had awakened.

Immediately feeling cheerful, Lin Yu, without enough time to change, rushed into the bedroom, then shyly muttered, "Leng Yan, you're awake!"

Upon hearing the words, Leng Yan glanced over, noticing the timidity scattered between her brows. He finally realized what happened last night.

His wrath surged uncontrollably and his expression darkened, "Lin Yu, how dare you!"

"Leng Yan…"

Lin Yu was clueless. Clearly, her husband now was completely different from last night's.

The man's icy voice echoed again, "Who exactly gave you the audacity? Repeatedly scheming against me?"

"No, I didn't...." Lin Yu couldn't understand his words, she couldn't comprehend what was happening.

Just last night, he had taken her over and over, like a ravenous beast that couldn't be satisfied, demanding wildly. But now... what had gone wrong?

Leng Yan got down from the bed in large strides, only using a thin blanket to cover the lower half of his body as he advanced towards Lin Yu, looking down at her from a towering height.

His gaze stopped at the clothes on Lin Yu's body, the look on his face was clearly full of disdain. He turned around and left in a swift motion, heading straight for the bathroom.

Lin Yu stared blankly at the ceiling, so it turned out everything was a façade. The wanton acts and infatuation from last night were all fake.

Her husband, whom she had deeply loved for seven years and been married to for merely one, sneered at her, not a hint of love towards her. This was the harsh reality.

She should've seen this clear long ago!

Lin Yu was truly tired.

Throughout their first year of marriage, she had tried her best. She loved Leng Yan with all she had.

In their 300 square meter mansion, devoid of any maids, she diligently cleaned until every corner was spotless. Even if Leng Yan frequently didn't come home for meals, she would still prepare delicious and plentiful food;

She always hand-washed and ironed Leng Yan's clothes, each piece as good as new; she didn't spend money recklessly, didn't keep up with the Joneses, didn't socialize, every single expenditure was clear in her mind;

She respected the elders; regardless of how Leng Yan's family mistreated her, she bore it silently, never allowing him to be put in a difficult position.

One could say, other than not having a child, she considered herself a good wife.

But what was the result in the end?

She remained an unloved jester.

Leng Yan, after taking a bath, looked at Lin Yu with the same contempt.

"Let's get a divorce!" Saying these words, Lin Yu felt like she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

It's good, everything is finally over. She no longer needed to worry about when it will end.

Leng Yan stopped in his tracks, "What did you say?"

"Leng Yan, let's divorce. I will give you back your freedom, and you can love whoever you want...."

Leng Yan stepped closer, rage burning in his deep eyes.

"Lin Yu, have you forgotten something?"

"Wouldn't you have been able to enter the Leng household if you didn't drug me, crawl into my bed, and pressure me into marriage with your mother?"

"Divorce?"

"Even if we were to get divorced, it should be me who proposes it."

"You have no right!"

The man turned and stormed off.

Lin Yu was left sitting numbly on the ground as if she had lost all sense of everything.

What Leng Yan said wasn't wrong. Everything was a mistake from the very beginning, and she should have admitted defeat earlier.

...

At breakfast, Leng Yan saw a divorce agreement on the dining table.

Lin Yu sat quietly across from him.

Leng Yan snorted, slamming the agreement on the table.

He knew Lin Yu could not have just drafted this, clearly the woman had been prepared.

He spoke sarcastically, "So eager, have you found a new place to land?"

Lin Yu remained silent, she had indeed been prepared.

Upon receiving that text message, she knew her marriage was over.

The divorce agreement sat in the drawer for several days, but she couldn't bear to bring it out, couldn't bear to utter the word 'divorce' to Leng Yan.

Mrs. Leng, humble to the dust, she was not ready to give up that title yet.

But she really had no choice.

"Leng Yan, sign it, I want nothing."

Leng Yan laughed out of frustration.

A cunning woman who married into the Leng family without dignity, claiming she wants nothing?

He casually tossed the agreement into the trash bin, "Lin Yu, don't play this game with me."

His eyes were full of mockery. "If you really wanted a divorce, why did you drug me last night?"

Drug him?

Lin Yu's eyes widened in shock.

What drug?

She didn't.

"You should understand how much I despise you by now," Leng Yan coldly stated, "Without the drug, I would not have the slightest interest in you."

The man started to leave.

Lin Yu rushed to grab his arm. "Leng Yan, I didn't, I didn't drug you."

"Do you think anyone would believe such a lie?" Leng Yan roughly pushed her aside.

Lin Yu stumbled a bit, but continued vehemently shaking her head. "I didn't, I really didn't."

Yet, Leng Yan didn't want to hear any more.

She didn't?

Does that mean he drugged himself?

This woman's nonsensical talk was utterly disgusting.

The man exited like the wind.

Lin Yu maintained her head-shaking posture.

This is too ridiculous.

Everything is just too ridiculous.

No wonder he acted so strange last night... She had thought he finally fell for her.

She sat down on the ground sobbing for a long time before finally gathering the strength to get up.

She went upstairs, packed her belongings, ready to leave.

Only at this moment did Lin Yu truly realize how deeply her marriage had failed.

There had been no ceremony, no wedding ring. In the past year, she hadn’t received any gifts.

Her belongings were the same as they were when she moved in a year ago.

Back then, she naively believed that as long as she lived her life well, she would surely have a home of her own.

Who would have thought reality would slap her in the face so harshly?

But where could she go after leaving the Leng's house?

Lin Yu knew she couldn't return to the Lin family. Her mother had always viewed Leng Yan as a cash cow and would never agree to a divorce.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a glass of water on the bedside table, but she clearly remembered that she hadn’t placed that glass of water there.

A look of disbelief on her face, Lin Yu recalled everything from the night before.

The start of everything was when Leng Yan drank the water from this glass... And this glass of water...

Thinking of a certain possibility, an incredulous Lin Yu rushed out of the room.