Lan Baobao was originally a gentle person and did not want to get entangled with others. If this woman really intended to extort money from her, as long as the amount wasn't too large, giving a little to keep the peace wouldn't be out of the question.
However, soon after, she heard her own name coming from that woman's mouth, causing Lan Baobao's heart to tremble.
Lan Baobao was not particularly quick to react. When she heard someone call her name, her first instinct was to look up and see who it was. It turned out that looking was a mistake; she was immediately drenched in cold sweat, her legs nearly giving way beneath her.
As Lan Baobao looked up, she saw the other person elegantly and arrogantly remove her sunglasses, revealing a stunning yet irritating face that was instantly etched into Lan Baobao's mind.
The woman had a tall and curvy figure, with light yet exquisitely applied makeup, dressed in avant-garde and fashionable attire.
She wore a pair of ten-centimeter golden high heels that accentuated her long legs, making her look like a stunning beauty with an ideal figure!
Everything about her exuded the aura of a wealthy and beautiful woman, drawing the attention of passersby who couldn't help but steal glances.
And then there was Lan Baobao, with her thick legs stuffed into three pairs of baggy pants, a haggard face devoid of makeup, and wearing an oversized loose coat that offered no embellishment at all, making her look utterly unattractive.
She appeared just like a country girl visiting the city.
The stark contrast between them was truly disheartening.
Lan Baobao seemed to begin to understand why Ye Zixun would prefer to be with her; any man would make such a choice—after all, who wouldn’t love a beautiful woman?
Mu Jiao'er!
Indeed, the tall and frivolous woman standing before her was none other than Mu Jiao'er.
Even if Lan Baobao couldn't remember her voice, she would never forget this woman's face.
This woman actually has the face to appear in front of her, and she really dares to say such things.
Who is being impolite? Who doesn't have eyes?
Out of anger, Lan Baobao cursed in her heart for a while, but soon, her heart calmed down.
Lan Baobao suddenly felt a sense of despair that was overwhelming. She had only come out to buy a pack of sanitary pads in this awkward and desperate life, and yet she coincidentally ran into her old rival.
She knew she had many rivals, but Mu Jiao'er was undoubtedly the one person Lan Baobao least wanted to encounter among them.
Today, the scent of perfume on her was the same as the one Lan Baobao had smelled on Ye Zixun.
It seemed she really liked this perfume's scent.
Lan Baobao swore that from now on, not only would she not use this brand of perfume herself, but she wouldn't allow anyone around her to use it either!
In an instant, Lan Baobao felt as if a thousand herbivores had trampled over her heart.
And yet, she had no way out; Lan Baobao could only awkwardly stand there, allowing Mu Jiao'er across from her to observe her like a giraffe in a zoo. She also had to silently endure the increasingly intense pain in her abdomen, causing her expression to twist as beads of sweat dripped down her face.
If she could, Lan Baobao would rather be a groundhog at this moment—at least she could escape underground when the other party wasn't paying attention, avoiding this awkward situation.
But the other party was Mu Jiao'er. Lan Baobao was already ugly enough to call for help; she didn't want to lose face against Mu Jiao'er as well.
The legitimate wife completely losing to a third party trying to rise up.
Such a thing was something that even the little bit of self-respect she had left could not allow!
“Lan Baobao? What are you doing here? And dressed like that!” Mu Jiao'er looked at Lan Baobao from head to toe, her unusual outfit was certainly eye-catching. However, seeing her disheveled appearance and the fact that she was holding a pack of Sanitary Napkin, it seemed like she had just gotten up.
Mu Jiao'er felt even more puzzled. Some things seemed a bit strange!
“I…” Lan Baobao hesitated, unable to respond. After all, she was currently in a phase of “escape” and couldn’t easily reveal her whereabouts. But if she had come from the Ye Family just to buy a pack of Sanitary Napkin and then went back, that sounded too far-fetched.
She steeled herself; why should she explain so much to Mu Jiao'er? Mu Jiao'er was her rival, not a friend. She was a woman who disrupted her family!
Lan Baobao warned herself fiercely in her heart. For the first time, she treated someone with calm indifference and said arrogantly, “What I’m doing here has nothing to do with you.
Instead of worrying about me, you should manage your own character!”
Being shut down by Lan Baobao, Mu Jiao'er naturally felt displeased.
She narrowed her eyes and said, “From your tone, it sounds like I’m the one ruining things between you and Ye Zixun! Lan Baobao, don’t think you’re the legitimate one; you haven’t done anything wrong!
If it weren’t for you trying to get pregnant with Ye Zixun’s child, he wouldn’t have married you! If you hadn’t taken the position of the mistress of the Ye Family, that position should have belonged to me!
You’re the one who got involved between me and Ye Zixun. If there’s going to be a third party, it should be you!”
Upon hearing this, Mu Jiao'er’s words did seem somewhat reasonable.
Indeed, among all of Ye Zixun’s women, only Mu Jiao'er had been closest to him for the longest time.
If Lan Baobao hadn’t appeared, there was a fifty percent chance that he would have married Mu Jiao'er.
However, Lan Baobao also felt very wronged.
She did not seduce Ye Zixun, nor did she go to great lengths to climb into his bed and become pregnant with his child.
The matter with the bad boy was entirely a result of coincidence and misunderstanding.
Moreover, marrying Ye Zixun was not her idea; it was Ye Zixun's idea! How could it later be said that she was shameless, scheming, and unscrupulous, that she became a mistress and broke up someone else's relationship?
If there is anyone to blame, it should be Ye Zixun!
"Strange, I heard that the last time Mu Jiangfeng came to cause a scene with Zi Xun, Ye Zixun was such a scoundrel for locking you up at home, unworthy of being a man.
Why did he lock you up and not let you go out? Could it be..."
Seeing Lan Baobao silent, she thought she had hit a nerve.
Mu Jiao'er appeared even more pleased and intrigued. It seemed that their previous conversation was not just a joke. Could it be that Ye Zixun had come to terms with things and let Lan Baobao out, or...
"Oh... so that's how it is! Now I understand!" Mu Jiao'er suddenly showed an expression of realization. In fact, Mu Jiao'er could be considered a smart woman. A woman as intelligent and charming as her would certainly have a bright future if she were willing to work hard.
Unfortunately, all she thought about was how to play off men to grab money.
And not in the usual way either; instead, she used her looks and body to earn money from men.
Perhaps this method was quite normal for Mu Jiao'er; it was just that Lan Baobao did not quite agree!
"Mu Jiao'er, you mustn't talk nonsense! It's not what you think!"
Seeing Mu Jiao'er looking so self-assured and wearing a somewhat contemptuous smile, the glint in her eyes seemed to mock her, as if Lan Baobao were some shameless woman.
Lan Baobao was immediately flustered, showing a guilty expression as if she were a thief caught in the act, her eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets to demonstrate her innocence.
Although she hadn't done anything wrong to Ye Zixun, she had indeed sneaked out of the house without his knowledge.
Moreover, she was currently staying at Mu Jiangfeng's apartment, which could easily lead to misunderstandings.
Seeing Lan Baobao in such a panic, Mu Jiao'er further confirmed her suspicions. She smiled gently and walked over to Lan Baobao's side, then reached out as an elder would to pat her on the head. Leaning down to Lan Baobao's ear, she whispered, "I used to think you were a virtuous woman. Turns out it was all just an act. Once the disguise is stripped away, you're really not much different from me!
Lan Baobao, don't worry. I won't tell Zi Xun about this strange encounter."
Her words softly drifted into Lan Baobao's ear, startling her and chilling her heart.
It felt as if countless needles were stabbing her chest, while numerous hammers pounded down, shattering her heart into pieces!
Mu Jiao'er looked incredibly alluring, truly a seductress and a shameless woman!
Fortunately, Lan Baobao was not a man; otherwise, she might have been completely enchanted by her.
Even Lan Baobao couldn't help but admire Mu Jiao'er's beauty and had to commend Ye Zixun for his good taste.
However, even though Ye Zixun had great judgment, Lan Baobao still couldn't ease the pain in her heart.
Mu Jiao'er's voice calling Zi Xun was truly intimate, as if he had already won over Ye Zixun and made her Madam Ye!
Lan Baobao endured the intense pain in her abdomen, suddenly feeling extremely nauseous.
During this uncomfortable moment, her mind was still wandering.
She wondered if, when they were together, Ye Zixun also called her Jiao'er over and over again.
Or perhaps there were other intimate nicknames.
Just the thought of Ye Zixun and Mu Jiao'er cuddling together at night, calling each other by their affectionate names, made Lan Baobao's heart ache.
Ye Zixun occasionally called her "Bun," so what kind of nickname would he give Mu Jiao'er?
"Flirty"? Or something else?
Lan Baobao was a woman who couldn't hide her thoughts; whatever she was thinking would naturally show on her face.
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