Chapter 2: Chapter 2 The Wife in Woe (2) Chapter 2: Chapter 2 The Wife in Woe (2) In fact, everything had its traces to follow; the original person did not feel it, but Su Li was keenly aware of it. By this time, Chen Jin had long ceased to be the protective man he once was toward the original self.
Chen Jin’s assertive tone when he spoke earlier made Su Li feel very uncomfortable.
When dinnertime arrived, the dining table in the living room was empty, devoid of delicious dishes or the usual enticing aroma.
After Chen Jin entered, he set down his briefcase and furrowed his handsome brows, casting a curious glance at the desolate dining room.
It was the weekend, and the Chen Family’s parents had already taken the two children away early. Normally at this time, Su Li would take advantage of the children’s absence to prepare a lavish dinner, revisiting the days when just the two of them were together.
Although Chen Jin was not particularly fond of this, he felt that such an atmosphere needed to be experienced in a unique setting.
Such as, perhaps, a high-end Western restaurant…
Listening to elegant piano music, sipping uniquely flavored red wine.
Regrettably, Su Li always insisted on dining at home.
Though Su Li’s cooking was good, having had it for so many years, Chen Jin also felt that sometimes it was necessary to have a change of flavors.
But no matter how much he suggested dining out, Su Li was particularly insistent on eating at home, so Chen Jin eventually let her have her way.
Chen Jin loosened his tie and then casually knocked on the bedroom door, “Are you in there?”
The next moment, the bedroom door suddenly opened from the inside, causing a stunned Chen Jin, who had raised his hand but had not yet lowered it.
“Why didn’t you cook today?”
Perhaps it was because Su Li’s expression was a bit strange, a frustration arose in Chen Jin’s heart and inadvertently crept into his tone.
Su Li raised her eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised.
Indeed, he was the husband who had been with the original person for many years; he noticed even the slightest change in her.
However, despite this, Su Li wasn’t thinking of making any changes, let alone living according to the original personality and behavioral patterns of her former self.
“Let’s go out to eat today… the cooking fumes are too strong…”
After speaking lightly, Su Li walked ahead to the shoe area and chose a pair of stilettos to put on.
Chen Jin’s irritation continued to grow.
Fortunately, he possessed a strong self-control; after calming down for a while, he forcibly suppressed the unusual feelings deep inside, attributing them to problems that arose during work handover today.
Once his emotions had settled, Chen Jin finally noticed that the Su Li waiting by the door looked exceptionally different from usual.
She had changed into a form-fitting dress, left her hair flowing down, and wore no excessive accessories, yet her whole appearance was captivatingly stylish.
Seductive and charming…
“Why did you decide to dress up today?” Chen Jin’s eyes filled with admiration, but his words were teasingly harsh.
Su Li just tugged at the corner of her mouth, her faint smile vanishing in a flash.
The original Su Li didn’t dress up simply because it was inconvenient.
Delicate, beautiful clothes would only get stained with one mess after another while caring for the children.
It wasn’t that the original Su Li didn’t want to make herself more beautiful; it was that she couldn’t, nor did she have the time or energy to pay attention to herself.
“Aren’t I pretty?” Su Li retorted as she opened the door and stepped out.
Chen Jin’s smile was particularly pleasant as he hurriedly followed, cheerfully saying, “How could my wife not be beautiful?”
Chen Jin’s words were completely sincere, Su Li was stunningly beautiful, the kind of beauty that was breathtaking without appearing vulgar.
From elementary school to college, she had always been the belle of the school.
Chen Jin couldn’t help but think back to his younger days when he expended so much effort chasing away all the suitors that buzzed around Su Li, and he couldn’t help but laugh to himself.
This made the atmosphere between the two superficially very harmonious.
Chen Jin, with his height at six feet, had handsome features and embodied an urban elite aura; walking alongside Su Li, they indeed looked a perfect pair.
Watching the glances cast towards Su Li along the way, both covertly and overtly, Chen Jin felt a surge of pride.
Sometimes, he would even carry himself proudly, nodding pretentiously at the men who stared too openly.
It was infuriating enough to make one grit their teeth.
What are you looking at, this woman is my wife…
Walking ahead, Su Li also noticed the continuous small actions of the man behind her, but despite this, after glancing over, she ignored him completely.
“How do you feel about the matter we discussed this morning?” Chen Jin asked somewhat sullenly.
After a series of exquisite dishes were served, Su Li hadn’t spoken.
The complacency that had clung to him was entirely replaced by dissatisfaction.
In the past, it was Su Li who prattled on incessantly, leaving him annoyed. But now that she said nothing and kept her lips sealed, Chen Jin felt incredibly uncomfortable.
Seeing the woman opposite focus solely on tasting the delicious food, Chen Jin, unable to stand it, broke the suffocating silence with a tinge of annoyance.
Su Li was enjoying her meal; the ingredients of this restaurant were quite good.
As for the man opposite her, his emotional changes… what did they have to do with her?
After swallowing the food in her mouth and wiping her lips with a clean napkin, Su Li slowly raised her head and slowly said, “It sounds good, I’ll resign from my job at the company tomorrow.”
“But moving to Shanghai, arranging a place to live, the kids’ schooling… have you thought about how to handle that?”
“And… after moving to Shanghai, I don’t plan on just staying at home. Shanghai is a big city, and I intend to go out and experience it…”
Su Li’s words left Chen Jin speechless for a while.
Usually, he didn’t need to handle such trivial matters, right?
Even without Su Li, the elders at home would take care of it, and he just needed to focus on his work.
And what did Su Li mean by not intending to stay at home?
After a few seconds of silence and with a hint of displeasure, Chen Jin said, “You don’t need to hustle; I can provide for you and the kids. You just need to take good care of the home.”
“Now you’re doing very well… we just need to maintain this status…”
Perhaps it was Su Li’s pursed lips and her silent demeanor that made Chen Jin realize the inappropriateness in his tone, he sighed, his voice softened as he said, “Xiao Li, both the kids and I need you…”
Whenever Chen Jin used this tone of voice, Su Li’s heart would melt like water, and she would agree to anything.
“Chen Jin, do you love me?”
Chen Jin hadn’t recovered from Su Li’s sudden change in topic when she continued, “If you love me, shouldn’t you support my decision?”
“Just… just like I have always supported you…”
“Your parents won’t agree…”