Chapter 036: Kidneys x Delicate Wife x Love-Struck Mind (7)

Chapter 036: Kidneys x Delicate Wife x Love-Struck Mind (7)

Beijing, Chaoyang District, a high-end fitness club.

Bai Li wiped his sweat and continued his cardio workout on the rowing machine.

He didn't have much muscle mass, but his physique was just right, with his calves becoming increasingly smooth and firm lately.

The personal trainer handed him a protein shake at the perfect temperature, smiling, "You look even better than before."

Bai Li took a sip and said, "I feel like I still have some extra fat on my back. Can you adjust my plan?"

"Sure, I'll work on it right away."

As they were chatting casually, Bai Li saw a familiar figure through the floor-to-ceiling glass window.

The person was sitting in the juice bar, too far away for their facial features to be clear.

But the moment he saw the silhouette, Bai Li felt an electric shock, hurriedly handing the bottle to the trainer and telling him to come back later.

He quickly walked toward the young man, not bothering to wipe the thin layer of sweat from his face and neck. In those dozen steps, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

What are you doing here?

Do you know everything, or is there someone else behind you?

What's your relationship with Zhou Guanghe? Did he send you here?

Shi Cunyu took a sip of his fruit and vegetable juice and lightly smacked his lips. "It's really awful."

Orange, avocado, carrot, honey, and chia seeds—all mixed together, and the taste was just one word: yucky!

System: "Eighty-nine yuan per bottle, less than five hundred milliliters—gym money is easy money indeed."

Approaching, Bai Li's smile had completely vanished. He sat down next to Shi Cunyu and said, "What a coincidence."

"How's the protein shake?" Shi Cunyu asked. "I just got here and haven't been here long."

Bai Li coldly replied, "You exposed me, so what now?"

Both of them knew that a kidney patient couldn't overconsume protein or engage in such intense exercise.

Someone truly needing a kidney transplant would have lost their vitality along with their metabolic function; being able to walk normally would be a stroke of luck.

The sickly appearance in front of Zhou Guanghe was nothing more than makeup and acting.

Shi Cunyu played with an unopened straw, speaking calmly, "We're not related, so my priority in matching isn't very high."

"But... your relatives run a private medical institution and collaborate with many confidential clients, right?"

Bai Li said calmly, "No need to go further."

"I'm out of your marriage. I won't bother you anymore. You'd better forget every word you said today."

"No." Shi Cunyu leaned forward, closing the distance between them, his eyes dark and deep. "Please come in, deeper."

The system choked and coughed several times.

Keding momentarily distracted, "What happened?"

"Nothing, nothing," the system said. "You're too innocent. Keep going with your conversation."

Bai Li was taken aback, frowning. "You came all the way to Beijing, found out which gym I go to, just to invite me to continue meddling in your relationship with Zhou Guanghe? To be the third wheel?"

Many thoughts raced through Bai Li's mind, his brows furrowing and relaxing, still uncertain.

"Or perhaps you want to divorce him and get a large alimony payment?"

Such things were common in wealthy circles, and Bai Li wasn't surprised.

Shi Cunyu shook his head calmly.

"Before our marriage, I proposed a prenuptial agreement. I wouldn't take any of his money or demand any property under my name."

Bai Li was stunned, never expecting him to go this far.

"You signed a prenup?"

"Otherwise, the Zhou family wouldn't have accepted me." Shi Cunyu smiled. "The eldest son is in business, the third son is in the arts, and Zhou Guanghe, as the second son, went into academia, making it a well-calculated move."

"The Zhou family is always meticulous and wouldn't let an outsider without any background easily enter their home."

Bai Li looked at him suspiciously, his thoughts not connecting.

"You're smart," Bai Li said. "I've checked your background. To reach this point, you must have quite a bit of skill."

"So, why are you looking for me now?"

Shi Cunyu said, "To help you do something and then ask for a small interest."

"In terms of sharing, you get ninety-nine percent, and I get one percent."

Bai Li frowned deeply, remaining silent for a long time.

His family had branches in both legal and illegal activities, and he was used to the dirty dealings in the gray areas. His first reaction was to wonder if Shi Cunyu was setting a trap.

"This time, you reconciled with Zhou Guanghe to get a kidney and rebuild your relationship with the Zhou family, quickly restoring the supply chain."

Shi Cunyu spoke directly, cutting through all the concealments like a scalpel.

"But, Bai Li, don't you want everything the Zhou family has?"

Bai Li's pupils trembled slightly, surprised by how much he knew and completely drawn to this dazzling invitation.

That person who agreed to a kidney transplant without hesitation, looking foolish and stupid, had actually hidden himself so well?!

"You... can give it to me?"

"I can give it to you."

The system started coughing again.

Keding: "Hey, take it easy with the water."

"It's not that," the system said with difficulty. "I just thought of some beta and omega forbidden literature."

Keding: "Huh?"

The gym seemed crowded, but it was actually the best place for a conversation.

The roar of the treadmills could cover many details, and the fruits lined up like Christmas trees on the counter drew no attention to who was chatting on the sofa chairs.

After a few minutes, after Bai Li and Shi Cunyu finished discussing the specifics, his eyes held a bit more wariness when he looked at this handsome man.

"—If you can really achieve this effect, I don't mind giving it a try."

"Pleasure doing business with you," Shi Cunyu smiled. "After all, in front of a dozen cousins, you have performance pressure too, right?"

Bai Li didn't refute it and asked, "What do you want in return for giving me the Zhou family?"

"Nothing much," Shi Cunyu said. "I have a troublesome younger brother and a pair of adoptive parents who aren't exactly easy to deal with."

"Sooner or later, they'll force me to get them new jobs and improve their lives."

"I'm already busy enough taking care of my husband; how could I manage these things?"

Bai Li: "Oh..."

"I understand." He smiled. "I will certainly help."

After returning from Las Vegas, Zhou Guanghe shuttled between Shanghai and Guangzhou, attending endless meetings.

The family was eager to secure a piece of land in the new district to build another skyscraper and eyeing the profits from land reclamation. They couldn't bear to let go of either opportunity.

He didn't have the same authority and influence as his elder brother, but as a professor, he could smooth out many connections and indirectly push things forward.

Once he attended too many banquets, everything tasted bland.

Bird's nest soup, ginseng broth, abalone and shark fin, or even giant lobsters several feet long.

He couldn't enjoy Bai Li's luxurious romance nor reach Shi Cunyu's tender warmth. Even though he had casually invited a few male models to accompany him, he still found it tasteless.

It was cheap fast food, unworthy of the table.

On April 10th, Zhou Guanghe finally flew back to Hangzhou, imagining his wife would greet him enthusiastically, undress him, and give him a gentle massage.

When the nanny opened the door, her expression was very subtle, and she laughed awkwardly, "Sir, you're back..."

Seeing the nanny's shocked expression, Zhou Guanghe immediately felt something was wrong and became alert. "Is there someone else in the house?"

The nanny had seen too many strange events recently and couldn't speak for a while, bowing and stepping aside.

Zhou Guanghe's anger flared up, and he quickly walked towards the dining room where voices were coming from.

What did this mean? Did his people dare to bring someone unclean into the house?!

Shi Cunyu, if you've taken a fancy to someone else, you might not want your life anymore!

Though his face was expressionless, his jaw tightened when he heard laughter.

The carved wooden doors of the dining room were suddenly thrown open, and two beauties turned to look over.

"Sir came back early?" Shi Cunyu exclaimed in surprise. "Aunt Wang, why didn't you tell me!"

Zhou Guanghe stood frozen, staring blankly at his wife and then at Bai Li, who was drinking coffee in his pajamas, his hair still damp.

"When... did you come?"

"I moved in last Sunday," Shi Cunyu smiled warmly, helping him take off his coat. "Sir must be tired. What soup would you like tonight?"

Zhou Guanghe wore the same shocked expression as the nanny, speechless for a long time, saying, "Why is he here?"

Bai Li's eyes widened slightly, and he said angrily, "So you don't welcome me. Fine, I'll leave now."

"Lǐ Ge! You've only been here for a short while. Guanghe didn't mean it!" Shi Cunyu quickly held Bai Li's hand, looking at Zhou Guanghe half-teasingly. "Sir, aren't you going to comfort him?"

Bai Li sneered. "So all those sweet words before were fake. He never expected to see me here."

Zhou Guanghe used fewer brain cells during his doctoral thesis defense.

He struggled to breathe, leaning against the door frame, stiffly saying, "Bai Li, don't be angry. I'm just too surprised."

"You moving in... is definitely a good thing." Zhou Guanghe mechanically turned to look at Shi Cunyu, then at Bai Li, finding it hard to move his vocal muscles.

Bai Li asked again, "We haven't seen each other for so long, and you even went on a honeymoon with Cunyu. Is this how you show you miss me?"

Zhou Guanghe wondered if he was going crazy.

It must be, it must be!!

Bai Li has gone crazy, Shi Cunyu has gone crazy, everyone has gone crazy!!

"I need to wash my face to calm down." Zhou Guanghe couldn't control his expression and still asked the deepest question in his heart: "You... don't mind sharing a room?"

Bai Li raised an eyebrow and said, "Is there any point in minding? Are you willing to divorce him?"

Shi Cunyu sighed with a smile, "It was Sir's choice; what can I do about it."

"Coming back from a business trip reeking of smoke, go take a shower quickly; I'll get you a towel." Bai Li put down the porcelain cup, leaned over to kiss Shi Cunyu's wisps of hair: "I want to drink bamboo fungus and morel soup, and make two small dishes, including your signature stuffed tomatoes."

Shi Cunyu’s cheeks flushed red, smiling shyly: "I’ll make them; you go quickly."

Zhou Guanghe slowly turned his head, seeing the nanny huddled in the corner, then slowly turned back, looking at the absurd scene before him.

It must be that he entered the wrong house.

This is not his home.