CHAPTER 262: CHAPTER 262: WHY DID HE DECEIVE HER?

Gong Xiaoyu said, "Did you know that Zhang Miaoyan and Xie Yuchen got their marriage certificate?"

When she heard the news, she was happy for Miaoyan but also a bit sad.

Xie Yuchen’s attitude towards Zhang Miaoyan was clear, and he was willing to give her a sense of security, but why couldn’t Yue Xiaoyang do the same?

Unless he didn’t love her enough.

Gong Xiaoyu could only think of this explanation.

She had given him almost three years, and if he was still unsure of his feelings, there was no need to continue this relationship.

Gong Xiaoyu had several sleepless nights. Leaving him was painful, but short pain was better than long pain; she had to take that step eventually.

An Junxi knew her senior would be distressed over this, "Are you pressuring Yue Xiaoyang to get married?"

Gong Xiaoyu smiled, "How would I dare to pressure him? I merely mentioned a couple of words about them, and he changed the topic or simply avoided me. His attitude really chilled my heart."

An Junxi said, "You two should communicate well. After all, it’s almost three years of feelings, how can you just end it like that?"

Gong Xiaoyu lay down on the table, scratching her head with her hand. "Lately, I’ve had no energy at work, and my mom keeps urging me to go on blind dates. I’m about to break down!"

An Junxi didn’t know how to comfort her. Si Yuan’s matters were already enough trouble, and her emotional life was a mess too. If it were her, she wouldn’t be able to handle it either.

"If Si Yuan is too busy, I can go back and help for a few days." She had stayed at Si Yuan for a few years and was quite familiar with it.

Gong Xiaoyu said no, "You have to take care of the child. How could I have the heart to compete with Ai Xi for their mother?"

An Junxi turned to look out the window, her gaze fixed on the entrance of a building across the street. She moved closer to the glass to take a better look and couldn’t believe her eyes.

Gu Yikun and He Sirui walked out together, He Sirui chatting and laughing beside him, and finally getting into his car.

He had said his co-pilot seat was only for her, but today he was driving He Sirui.

Gong Xiaoyu also looked out and saw them getting into the car, which quickly drove off.

Seeing An Junxi’s expression, she asked, "That woman is a client of the Gu Family, right? There are many famous restaurants in the building across. They probably went to eat; it’s normal for Yikun to entertain clients."

Despite saying that, it was evident from An Junxi’s look that things weren’t so simple.

An Junxi didn’t answer. She picked up her phone and called Gu Yikun.

He answered, "Xi Xi, what’s up?"

An Junxi asked, "Yikun, where are you? Are you not coming home for lunch?"

Gu Yikun’s tone didn’t change, "I’m at the office. It’s quite busy today; Secretary Wang ordered takeout for me. What’s up?"

An Junxi felt her heart sink, "Nothing, are you working late tonight?"

"Yes, don’t wait up for me."

"Okay, then go ahead."

Putting down the phone, An Junxi wondered why Gu Yikun was lying to her.

What could he not tell her? She never stopped him from interacting with other women. She was reasonable. As long as he told her the truth, that he needed to discuss business with He Sirui for the company, she would understand.

Why wouldn’t he just tell her the truth instead of lying?

Gong Xiaoyu had heard some of the conversation, "Junxi, what’s been going on with you guys lately?"

An Junxi didn’t know where to start. She had been troubled for a while.

"Lately, Yikun has been close to He Sirui from He’s Jewelry Family. I feel he’s colder to me than before, and he just lied to me, which has never happened before. Senior, I’m scared..."

Gong Xiaoyu comforted her, "Don’t be afraid. Instead of overthinking, why not ask him directly? I don’t believe Yikun would be unfaithful; it must be a misunderstanding."

An Junxi had little confidence. Recently, she truly felt that Gu Yikun wasn’t the same as before.

Gong Xiaoyu asked, "Have you two argued?"

"No, not even once. Sometimes I might be a bit willful, but he’s always tolerant of me."

Gong Xiaoyu continued, "How about your...marital life, is it normal?"

An Junxi hesitated, "There’s no marital life."

Gong Xiaoyu’s voice rose, "None?"

Covering her mouth, An Junxi said, "Keep it down! It’s not something to be proud of!"

Gong Xiaoyu removed her hand, "My lady, since you came back... there hasn’t been any marital life? That’s not normal at all!"

An Junxi didn’t want to mention the time Gu Yikun had forced himself on her. Talking about it wouldn’t be good for either of them.

Seeing her silence, Gong Xiaoyu fired off questions, "Gu Yikun is a normal man, how could he tolerate this? Is it because you became frigid after giving birth? Have you rejected him? You’re pushing him to find another woman!"

Getting agitated, Gong Xiaoyu poked An Junxi’s forehead, "My dear, he’s your husband, and you’re his wife. How can any man put up with this?"

An Junxi felt wronged, "I need some time to adjust. He shouldn’t cheat just because I can’t satisfy him; that’s no excuse for being unfaithful in marriage!"

Gong Xiaoyu seriously asked, "Then why can’t you satisfy him? Are you not interested in your husband?"

"I don’t know, I guess not."

"Have you rejected him?"

Thinking about her usual defensiveness, An Junxi uncertainly replied, "...Maybe I did."

Shaking her head vigorously, Gong Xiaoyu said, "You’re doomed. Treating him like this, he must feel humiliated. If another woman gets close to him now, trouble is bound to happen!"

Gong Xiaoyu’s words made An Junxi nervous, "Is it that serious? He didn’t look for others in the two years I was away. Now that I’m here, how could he cheat?"

Gong Xiaoyu urged her not to be overconfident, "It’s precisely because you’re here but rejecting him that men find it unbearable."

Reflecting on it, An Junxi realized Gu Yikun hadn’t held her as much lately; the kisses had also lessened.

Her mind was chaotic, "Then what should I do?"

Gong Xiaoyu advised, "First, understand his feelings. Try to be intimate with him and see his reaction. If he’s uninterested, it’s a serious issue." Compared to An Junxi’s marriage crisis, her own problems were trivial.

Very frustrated, An Junxi let Gong Xiaoyu call Zhang Miaoyan out, "Come join us for a shopping spree, same place."

Checking the time, An Junxi said, "I should go back to look after the kid."

"Your mother-in-law is watching the kid. Your husband is lying and dining with another woman. Why are you so concerned? Just max out his cards!"

In a rebellious moment roused by Gong Xiaoyu, An Junxi agreed, "Alright! Since I married him, I’ve never really indulged!"

Gong Xiaoyu vented her frustrations by shopping extravagantly. She had long told An Junxi not to be so thrifty, "Money is meant to be spent. Your husband’s wealth will last ten lifetimes. If you don’t spend it, another woman will. Don’t be so naive."