He had bought the cigarettes before he married Jiang Yao. Later, he discovered that she hated the smell of cigarettes, so he quit smoking. He would smoke occasionally when he was very stressed or agitated to the point that he couldnt handle it. Hence, the cigarettes were still plentiful after so long.

The cigarette was lit and placed at the corner of his mouth while his gaze was locked at the phone on his table. He imagined what would happen if Lu Yuqing knew about her husbands betrayal.

Several minutes later, after he was done smoking, he threw the cigarette butt away, picked up the phone, and dialed Lu Yuqings phone number.

Lu Yuqing wasnt asleep yet at that moment. She was in the kitchen, boiling soup for her husband who was working late that night and would return home an hour later.

When the phone rang and Lu Yuqing looked at the incoming number, she was a little surprised. She remembered Lu Xingzhis office number.

Wow, are pigs flying today? Youve actually call me, Lu Yuqing teased her brother delightfully, Something is wrong, isnt it?

Lu Xingzhi opened his mouth, wanting to start with Zhao Zhuangzongs affairs. But he clamped his mouth shut, took a second thought, and suddenly asked, Sister, in your opinion, what do you think of Jiang Yao? I mean, in terms of her character. What is she like to you?

What? Why are you asking me that out of the blue? Lu Yuqing was stunned. Did you two have a fight?

When it came to Jiang Yao, Lu Xingzhi had never allowed anyone to comment even a word about her, so Lu Yuqing was honestly shocked by her brothers sudden change in attitude.

Lu Yuqing thought about the question discreetly and said, Mom and Dad told me that your relationship with Jiang Yao has improved a lot this time. She saw you off when you returned to the base, and she even missed you when you didnt call home for days. They said that she has become more mature and sensible.

Im asking for your opinion, Lu Xingzhi repeated in an earnest tone. Sister, what do you think of Jiang Yao?

Frankly speaking, Jiang Yao is very good-looking, she has a great body and her physical appearance is above average. Now, she has been accepted to a key university and will become a doctor after graduation. She is the perfect match for you. Why, did you guys have a fight? Whats wrong? Actually, the reason I scolded her wasnt because of issues with her attitude, but was rather that I dont like seeing her ignoring you all the time. You two are a couple after all, but she doesnt care much about you.

Lu Yuqing was being very honest and frank about her remarks. If it wasnt for Jiang Yaos indifference towards Lu Xingzhi, she would adore her sister-in-law a lot.

Other than that? Do you think shes a vile and jealous person who likes to spread fake rumors about others? Lu Xingzhi asked again, although he found Lu Yuqings views on Jiang Yao very satisfying.

No way! Shes as boring as you are, shes not the chatty sort of person and she doesnt even like to poke her nose into other peoples business. A bookworm like her has no time to mingle in other peoples affairs. Besides, Jiang Yao has a wonderful personality, and the teachers and classmates at her school compliment her frequently. Nothing that youve said matches her character. Lu Yuqing added after a pause, No, Im sure that Jiang Yao is not at all as bad as you describe. Why are you suddenly asking this question? Did someone say something to you?

Lu Yuqing took a stand on Jiang Yaos personality. Before this, despite Jiang Yaos indifference towards Lu Xingzhi, she still kept her distance with the male students at school. An aura of naivety and purity radiated from Jiang Yao.