The female protagonist in the photos was Lan Lan, but the men were completely different. Every two or three photos, the male lead would change. There were photos of dates, and also photos of them drinking and dancing together. Although they weren't overly intimate, it was clear their relationships were unusual. Looking at the dates, they were all from the past two or three years.
Hadn't Lan Lan been with Liang Yufeng all this time?
Jiang Wan's mind buzzed, her face pale, as if unable to accept this reality. Her reaction confirmed Xu Zhengxi's suspicion: Liang Yufeng had never told her about Lan Lan's affairs over the years!
Now that she had seen these photos, Jiang Wan should know what kind of person Lan Lan was. Xu Zhengxi seized the opportunity and asked her, "Do you want Feng to be with a woman like this, who is so promiscuous? She doesn't like Feng at all; she's after the Xu family's fortune!"
Jiang Wan subconsciously shook her head. The Lan Lan Xu Zhengxi described was nothing like the person she knew. "There might be some misunderstanding. Lan Lan isn't like that..."
"There's no misunderstanding, she is like that!" Xu Zhengxi said. "All the boyfriends she's had over the years have been wealthy. She's just a woman who wants to climb the social ladder by relying on men. Feng is so infatuated with her now that he doesn't even look at eligible daughters from good families."
Later, Xu Zhengxi continued to tell Jiang Wan about Lan Lan's various exploits. By the time they landed, Jiang Wan was already shaken. She was eager to seek clarification from Liang Yufeng. If Lan Lan was truly such a person, how could she accept Liang Yufeng being with her?
Meanwhile, Liang Yufeng had already obtained the flight details for Jiang Wan and Xu Zhengxi.
He put down his work and personally drove to the airport, waiting at the arrival gate. Half an hour later, he finally saw Jiang Wan and Xu Zhengxi.
Xu Zhengxi was as condescending as ever, while Jiang Wan's complexion was grim, gaunt, and pale. Upon seeing her, Liang Yufeng immediately stepped forward, shielding Jiang Wan behind him, and glared at Xu Zhengxi, demanding, "Why did you bring her here?"
This city held nothing worth lingering for Jiang Wan.
Even though Liang Yufeng had returned to the Xu family, it didn't mean he had forgiven Xu Zhengxi for deceiving Jiang Wan. He had previously stated to Xu Zhengxi that he didn't want him to disturb Jiang Wan's life anymore. Xu Zhengxi was now violating that promise.
Before Xu Zhengxi could answer, Jiang Wan began to question Liang Yufeng, "If I hadn't come, would you have kept it from me forever?"
Her tone was gentle, but her question was sharp. Liang Yufeng immediately understood the implication.
He looked at Xu Zhengxi, who met his gaze, showing no intention of hiding his actions.
"Mom, come back with me first, and we can talk about it slowly." Liang Yufeng intended to take Jiang Wan to his place.
But Jiang Wan refused him, "Explain it to me first, then we'll talk about whether to go back."
Still with a gentle tone but a firm attitude, and considering her physical condition, Liang Yufeng couldn't disobey her. Therefore, he could only take her to a hotel near the airport. Xu Zhengxi also accompanied them.
A few minutes later, the three of them sat down in a hotel room. Jiang Wan, her face pale, handed the photos to Liang Yufeng.
When Liang Yufeng opened them, the first thing he saw were photos of Lan Lan on a date with Gu Xiao. They were picnicking in the park, with Lan Lan leaning on Gu Xiao's shoulder. Gu Xiao's Golden Retriever was also beside them, making them look like a harmonious family of three.
Besides Gu Xiao, there were many photos of her with other men, all boyfriends she had dated over the years of her career.
Liang Yufeng had known for a long time that she had dated many boyfriends, but he had never investigated. He knew that digging into it would only upset him, so he wouldn't actively look. These photos must have been Xu Zhengxi's doing.
Liang Yufeng stared at the photos in silence. Jiang Wan asked, "You told me you started dating in your freshman year... Was your girlfriend back then her?"
Jiang Wan assumed that Liang Yufeng had used his first love from college as a shield to create a good image for Lan Lan. After much thought, she guessed that Liang Yufeng's college sweetheart couldn't possibly be Lan Lan.
"It was her," Liang Yufeng answered without hesitation. He guessed Jiang Wan's thoughts and emphasized, "She was the only girlfriend I ever had."
"Then what are these photos? Was she dating others while she was dating you?" Jiang Wan became even more upset. She liked Lan Lan so much, and now she was utterly disappointed.
"No." By this point, Liang Yufeng could no longer hide the truth and had to come clean, confessing to Jiang Wan, "We dated in our freshman year, and broke up near the end of that semester. Later, when I returned to the country, we got back together."
Jiang Wan asked, "Did she break up with you?"
Actually, there was no need to ask. Liang Yufeng had been devoted to Lan Lan for years and hadn't dated anyone else, clearly waiting for her. He had always been the type to be stubborn once he set his mind on something, as stubborn as a mule.
"Yes, I wasn't good enough back then," Liang Yufeng took the blame upon himself.
Jiang Wan fell silent. Xu Zhengxi, however, chuckled mockingly, "Why don't you just say it's because you didn't have the Xu family's background back then!"
What did "not good enough" mean? It simply meant he couldn't satisfy her ambitions. Xu Zhengxi had a very bad impression of Lan Lan. "Look at the men in these photos, which one isn't powerful and influential? A snobbish woman like her, do you think she likes you for who you are? If you weren't the CEO of Tai, do you think she would even pay attention to you?"
Although Xu Zhengxi's words were harsh, Liang Yufeng couldn't refute them. He knew very well that Lan Lan had "returned" to him by him using his influence to suppress her. If he were still the Liang Yufeng of back then, they might not even have had a chance to reconnect.
"Fengfeng, I'm very disappointed," Jiang Wan finally said after a long pause, lowering her head.
Unlike Xu Zhengxi, Jiang Wan had never interfered with his decisions or strongly insisted that he act according to her ideas. However, Liang Yufeng couldn't ignore her feelings.
"I'm sorry," Liang Yufeng apologized to Jiang Wan. "I shouldn't have kept it from you."
"Is it just that you shouldn't have kept it from me?" Jiang Wan looked into his eyes. "Fengfeng, are you being honest with me now? Since you said you weren't suitable back then, how did Lan Lan suddenly get back together with you?"
When Jiang Wan was clear-headed, her logic was so meticulous that no one could deceive her. Liang Yufeng couldn't argue and had to admit to her that he had indeed approached Lan Lan again under the guise of work.
"What about next? Are you going to marry her? Is she willing?"
Jiang Wan asked calmly, but a storm raged in Liang Yufeng's heart.
Marriage with Lan Lan... was she willing?
He had to admit his cowardice, because he no longer had the courage to bring it up with her, only wanting to smooth over the present peace.