RMM -Chapter 181 I’ll Trust You for Now

The man who always wore a wooden, expressionless face was actually smiling and talking to the woman beside him in the photo.

The man who had never liked letting anyone get close to him was, in the photo, pressed tightly against that woman’s body.

Su Ruo didn’t dare look at the photos anymore, afraid she might see something that would make her even more miserable. Yet she couldn’t stop herself from studying the man in the pictures over and over, wondering whether someone was playing a prank—whether it was merely someone who looked similar.

But she had no confidence to deceive herself. That man was her husband—the man who held her heart in a constant ache. How could she possibly be mistaken?

She had always believed that, to Xi Yuechen, she was the most special one. Only she could stand so close to him, and only she could draw so many expressions from his usually impassive face.

So what was this now? How was it that, in the blink of an eye, another woman could do the same?

She suddenly thought of how busy Xi Yuechen had been these past few days—always saying he had no time, sometimes even going two or three days without calling her. And then there was the strangeness in his voice on the phone last night. All of it made Su Ruo’s heart race with fear.

She knew she shouldn’t let her imagination run wild, but she couldn’t control herself. Xi Yuechen’s recent abnormalities all pointed toward these photos. How could she not think about it?

Her head throbbed painfully. She didn’t dare let anyone else see the photos, her mind in a haze, not knowing what to do, able only to stare fixedly at Xi Yuechen in the pictures.

How could he smile at another woman? How could there be another woman by his side? He had said he would be with her for a lifetime…

She glanced at her swollen belly. Su Ruo knew her figure had changed, her image no longer perfect, but she had never once imagined that another woman would appear beside Xi Yuechen.

Was it because she had become unattractive? Or because he had been alone over there for too long, so he…?

But why would it be so intimate? A man like Xi Yuechen would never show special feelings toward someone insignificant, let alone allow someone to get so close to him.

Su Ruo’s brows knit tighter and tighter, her face growing paler by the second. Did the Chief like that woman beside him?

That realization threw her into panic, her whole body turning cold. How could the Chief speak so gently to that woman?

Then what about her?

Su Ruo suddenly realized that she had already, in her heart, accepted the fact that Xi Yuechen had found another woman. No—no. That wouldn’t do. A few photos couldn’t prove anything. What if the Chief had attended some social engagement and needed to put on an act?

Yes—hadn’t the Chief said he was busy? Could it be that he was carrying out a mission, and that was why there was a woman?

Just like last time—when he was on some special mission, requiring disguise, requiring him to act with a woman?

Could this intimacy be meant for others to see? Last time, when she rushed to D Province, hadn’t the Chief also been on a mission, disguised as someone else?

Once that thought took hold, like a drowning person grasping a lifeline, Su Ruo desperately forced herself to interpret the photos as part of a mission, as mere social acting, just to find some peace of mind.

Thinking that way, she felt slightly relieved. Xi Yuechen was like a block of ice—how would someone like him even know how to chase women?

Yes. She should trust the Chief. Unless she saw it with her own eyes and heard it with her own ears, it didn’t count. Otherwise, she wouldn’t believe a thing.

Who knew what kind of motives the sender had? If nothing was actually wrong on the Chief’s end, but she panicked here first, then she’d truly fall into that person’s trap.

What she could be certain of was this: whoever sent these photos definitely wanted her to suffer, even to doubt the Chief. If she really took it seriously and became suspicious and relentless, their relationship would truly stiffen.

After calming down, Su Ruo’s mind began working quickly. She brushed aside the turmoil in her heart and forced herself to analyze the matter carefully. Knowing the other party harbored ill intent, she couldn’t afford to fall for it.

The Chief had said he was busy recently, and his voice yesterday sounded so exhausted. Nothing could go wrong on her end—she couldn’t let him be distracted.

Feeling steadier, she picked up her phone again and carefully examined the photos, trying to find something—anything—to support her conjecture.

Su Ruo didn’t know who had sent her the MMS, but one thing was clear: this person definitely knew her and deliberately wanted to make her miserable.

Who could it be? Since her rebirth, she hadn’t offended anyone. The friends around her all got along well, and she’d never heard of any past conflicts. There was no reason for them to send such photos just to upset her.

Besides, apart from Duan Wei, Lu Yue, and Liang Bo’an, she hadn’t heard of anyone else leaving B City. How could any of them go to such lengths?

Then who else could it be?

Two names suddenly came to mind: Shi Hai and Hong Shirong. At present, the only people who might oppose her were these two.

Yet almost the moment the thought arose, she dismissed it. It wouldn’t be them. Not only did they not know her number, but even if they wanted to target her, they wouldn’t use such a method—specifically going to D Province to take photos like these just to make her miserable. And besides, the Chief’s trip to D Province wasn’t common knowledge.

Especially Hong Shirong—she had helped him before. There was no reason for him to turn against her.

After thinking it over again and again, Su Ruo simply couldn’t figure out who was most likely behind this. Could it be that the Chief was on another special mission, someone had accidentally discovered her existence, and deliberately sent these things to test the Chief?

She didn’t know how long passed before the baby in her belly moved, snapping Su Ruo out of her long daze.

“Son, you believe your dad didn’t do anything to betray us too, right? Your dad’s such a block of wood—how could he possibly understand cheating and finding another woman?”

She gently patted her belly, soothing the constantly moving little Xi, whispering softly, “Son, Mommy believes your dad. Unless your dad says it himself, I’ll never believe these things. You have to grow up well, okay? When you’re born, Mommy will go find your dad and stay by his side. When you grow up, I’ll bring you over to him too, alright?”

“I should believe him. Your dad isn’t that kind of person.”

When the fetal movement subsided, Su Ruo finally let out a long breath. She looked tired. Seeing such photos—no matter how much she comforted herself—it still hurt.

The phone screen still showed those photos. Catching them from the corner of her eye, she irritably shut the phone off.

Xi Yuechen, for now I’ll believe there’s a reason behind this—but I will demand an answer.

That night, someone was destined to lie awake.

And the person who sent the MMS that had left Su Ruo wracking her brain? She was still in D Province.

A beautifully dressed, elegant woman sat in a café rich with ethnic charm. Her long, fair fingers idly played with her phone as she lounged lazily against the chair, an air of nonchalance radiating from her. Even so, she drew countless gazes. A woman so beautiful and refined was a stunning sight in herself; every gesture brimmed with irresistible charm.

Look closely, and you’d realize this woman was none other than Zhou Yunzhen—who should have been in B City!

Zhou Yunzhen’s eyes stayed fixed on the phone spinning between her fingers, her expression thoughtful. She seemed completely unaware of the glances gathering around her.

Just an hour ago, she had sent Su Ruo a set of photos.

By now, Su Ruo should have seen them. What kind of reaction would she have? Zhou Yunzhen was especially curious—disbelief? Shock and anger? Heartbreak? Or perhaps indifference?

Whatever the expression, on Su Ruo’s pretty face it would surely be captivating. In any case, those expressions were far more pleasing to the eye than sweetness and happiness.

Zhou Yunzhen’s faintly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, followed by a light smile. The face that usually wore a bright smile now looked somewhat inscrutable.

She opened the photos on her phone and examined the ones she had secretly taken last night, flipping through them one by one. The smile on her face gradually disappeared.

The woman beside Xi Yuechen was always such an eyesore.

But what was going on here? A man like Xi Yuechen actually sneaking around? That was truly unexpected.

In her mind, Xi Yuechen had always been serious, strict, and cool-headed. His life should have been orderly and by the book. Yet yesterday she had witnessed a scene completely opposite to her expectations—one she still hadn’t fully digested.

Still, amid the shock, a trace of secret delight had been spreading in Zhou Yunzhen’s heart since yesterday.

She hadn’t even figured out how to get close to him, and yet she discovered that Xi Yuechen, like ordinary men, could indulge in nightlife and even cheat. With that, the problem that had troubled her for so long was suddenly solved.

As long as Xi Yuechen wasn’t an “incorrigible” block of ice, she absolutely had a chance. Su Ruo might be prettier and come from a more prominent family—but so what?

Leaving aside how close their relationship truly was, they were now separated by distance, and Su Ruo was heavily pregnant. Where was her beauty now? Could she still compare to Zhou Yunzhen?

Besides, Xi Yuechen had never said he loved Su Ruo. Who knew what their real relationship was like?

Xi Yuechen had found another woman—wasn’t that the best proof?

Zhou Yunzhen suddenly felt much better. Though Xi Yuechen yesterday had shocked her, this was undeniably excellent news. She could finally act without restraint.

She believed that compared to the woman from yesterday, she herself was far superior. If he could accept a woman like that, how could he possibly reject Zhou Yunzhen?

Once she got Xi Yuechen, everything else could wait—it was only a matter of time.

Su Ruo, you said it yourself: if you like someone, go pursue them. I don’t like anyone else—I like Xi Yuechen. Don’t blame me.

Who will he ultimately belong to? Let’s wait and see.