The Film Emperor's Secretly Married Wife Ch. 5

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On the weekend, Qi Zhen got up early, though she didn't bother to dress up much. Just before she left, her mother, wearing pajamas, came out holding a cup of flower tea and asked, "Do you want the driver to take you?"

Qi Zhen bent down to put on her shoes and shook her head. "No, I'll just take a taxi."

Last night, her mom had confided in her over WeChat, all in an effort to get her to go shopping with Fang Minyi and build a better relationship with her uncle's only daughter.

Her mom was always like this—constantly talking about how much she cared for her, yet the things she wanted her to do were always things Qi Zhen didn't like. But Qi Zhen had a big heart, and at least she didn't want to make Luo Linzhen uncomfortable. Out of ten times, she would agree to it three or four.

In the end, she replied: [Okay.]

Before she left, Luo Linzhen didn't forget to give her some final instructions. "When you see your sister, if you're not buying anything, help her carry a few things. Think of it as exercise. And also, bring up your uncle's situation with her."

Qi Zhen rolled her eyes in her mind but spoke softly and gently, "I can't bring up uncle's situation."

Ironically, her mom complained that her dad didn't have money, had an affair, and wanted a divorce, but her biological younger brother, who was a failure, was still treated like a treasure.

Luo Linzhen frowned. "Your uncle is family, and he still doesn't care about you after he's gained benefits? You need to be more understanding."

Qi Zhen grabbed her bag and walked out, not looking back. She said lightly, "You're understanding, so you had an affair and used your husband's money to support outsiders. Well, I don't want to be that understanding."

She turned around, stuck out her tongue, and quickly escaped, leaving her mom so mad she nearly dropped the flower tea.

To others, Qi Zhen had always been the obedient, good child, except for the occasional stubborn streak. Overall, she didn't stand out much, almost like she had no major flaws.

In reality, there were plenty.

At the lower-tier café, Fang Minyi still hadn't arrived. Qi Zhen checked her watch, ordered a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, and sat by the window, waiting for almost half an hour before she finally showed up.

Fang Minyi wore a shoulder-baring knitted top paired with a stylish dark brown skirt. The top was a new release from VLTN, and she wore a black necklace that hung on her collarbones, which was quite expensive. It was a popular item among influencers.

Fang Minyi was the campus queen at S University, a Weibo influencer, and had perfectly marketed the image of a sweet, graceful lady.

In comparison, Qi Zhen, also a student at S University, was nothing special. Apart from being pretty, she didn't stand out in any other way.

"Sorry I'm late, have you been waiting long?"

Qi Zhen stirred her half-cold coffee and gently said, "Hmm, no worries."

The two of them wandered around for a while, and Qi Zhen, holding a drink with both hands empty, leisurely scrolled through Weibo while keeping Fang Minyi company as she shopped, watching her happily splurge with her card.

"Why aren't you buying anything? Is your pocket money not enough? I remember my dad never treated you unfairly, right?"

As she spoke, Fang Minyi tried on a new chain bag from C in front of the dressing mirror.

Qi Zhen took a sip of her coffee and absentmindedly commented, "It's pretty nice."

She lowered her head to scroll through Weibo and suddenly saw a post listing the rumored girlfriends of Film Emperor Yu, the famous actor. Whether it was true or not, who knew? It was probably just a rumor, but netizens loved to speculate for fun.

One of them was an internationally renowned female pianist, and there was even a female professor from Yu Jingxing's university abroad, rumored to be a well-known local entrepreneur who only taught at the business school. As she scrolled down, there was a list of others, and the only publicly known girlfriend was Hong Kong star Jiang Qian, who had once won a beauty pageant.

How should I put it... these women all exuded a mature, sophisticated charm, especially with their fiery red lips and long legs. It was pretty obvious they weren't in the same league as her.

Suddenly, Qi Zhen felt really safe, like there was no need to worry about being noticed at all.

Fang Minyi was carrying a bunch of bags, and Qi Zhen casually helped her with a few shopping bags before heading to another section of the store—the men's watch area.

This section mostly featured international luxury watches, and even the basic models easily cost tens of thousands.

Fang Minyi wandered around the counter, then asked the sales associate to bring out a few watches. She turned to Qi Zhen and asked, "Which one do you think looks nice? I want to buy one for Lu Yun."

Lu Yun was Fang Minyi's potential boyfriend, and it was rumored around school that he was the new tech mogul of Hai City.

Qi Zhen sipped her coffee, not answering right away.

She had seen a luxury watch brand's advertisement.

On the poster, Yu Jingxing, dressed in an elegant black suit, stood on a European-style balcony. His short hair was neat and sharp, his demeanor cold and regal, and on his wrist was a classic watch.

It was quite different from the impression he gave in person.

In real life, he didn't have such a sharp edge; he seemed more composed and distant.

Qi Zhen thought for a moment and then pointed to a watch in the counter, her voice soft and gentle. "This one looks nice."

The sales associate smiled. "You have great taste! This one is endorsed by Film Emperor Yu. The watch face is made of sapphire-cut glass..."

She kept talking, but Qi Zhen wasn't really listening, since Fang Minyi had already quickly purchased another watch.

The Fang family was wealthy, but not so much that they could casually spend millions, so Fang Minyi chose a cheaper one instead.

Fang Minyi lovingly hooked her arm through Qi Zhen's and, with a thoughtful smile, said, "You like the one my idol wears? I always thought you preferred those younger, fresh-faced types like Feng Tanshi."

Qi Zhen lowered her head and casually said, "I just think the one on the poster looks nice."

Compared to someone like Yu Jingxing, with his age and type, she still preferred the younger, more energetic, rebellious, and handsome types.

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