After thinking for a long time, I opened that forum and saw the highly praised comment, which instantly brought clarity to my mind. A perfect revenge plan gradually took shape in my thoughts. That night, I lay wide awake, staring blankly at the ceiling, my mind empty. I couldn't let them get away with this! They would pay the price!
The next day, Pei Wen put on the shirt I had ironed for him and gave me a kiss. "Wife, you’re so good to me." I smiled and hugged him back. "You’re my husband; who else should I be good to?" Pei Wen's eyes flickered slightly as he pretended to declare, "Xi Xi, being with you is the happiest thing in my life." I almost gagged. A person without shame is invincible. However, I was also pretending not to notice his infidelity. We resumed our normal life while I investigated the identity of the mistress. Soon, I zeroed in on someone—Xu Manman. My instincts told me she was the one seducing my husband.
Xu Manman seemed perfectly normal at first, but recently she had taken to posting pictures of jewelry and bags on her social media. She often boasted about how loving her relationship with her boyfriend was. It was obvious she was doing it to provoke me. I wasn’t foolish. I had inquired with school authorities and learned that Xu Manman had already been recommended for graduate studies by Pei Wen. It turned out that Pei Wen had long favored Xu Manman. He wanted to push me aside and elevate Xu Manman? How could I let him have his way? I began planning how to deal with this mistress, but unexpectedly, Pei Wen struck first. That evening, he brought me a bowl of pregnancy medicine and earnestly urged me to drink it.
Looking at the dark concoction, I sneered. It contained saffron; he intended to kill my child! Pretending not to notice, I drank the medicine under his eager gaze. It was time for the finale. That night, I lay in Pei Wen's arms, feigning a casual conversation. I mentioned Xu Manman, saying it had been a while since we had lunch together and casually invited her and Xiao Jiang out for a meal. Pei Wen's body stiffened instantly, a flicker of coldness crossing his eyes. I knew Xu Manman had touched upon his interests. He wouldn’t abandon Xu Manman for me but certainly wouldn’t be pleased to see his woman obstructing his path. Sure enough, the next day I witnessed Xu Manman and Pei Wen having a fierce argument. My opportunity had arrived.
I quickly posted a grid of photos on social media with the caption: "A birthday cake made by my husband’s own hands—so happy! Love you~ Tonight’s candlelight dinner to celebrate my 30th birthday~" The caption hinted at Pei Wen soon becoming a father, showcasing my "happiness" and letting everyone know how well he treated me. I even sent red envelopes in our group chat to create an illusion of family harmony. Everyone congratulated me except for Xu Manman, who sarcastically remarked on my actions: "A bag and a meal can buy you off?" I laughed. A bag? A meal? True enough; with Pei Wen's monthly salary of six thousand yuan, he certainly wouldn’t splurge on buying me bags or taking me out for expensive meals. Was Xu Manman declaring war on me? I gladly accepted her challenge: "Yes, what do women seek in life? Isn’t it just for a man who loves them and a warm home? I have both; therefore, I'm not lacking one or two bags from you."
Xu Manman fell silent in anger.
As for me, I had secretly resolved that this time, everyone would see who the true winner was.
In the end, I handed all the evidence over to the police. The crimes of Pei Wen and Xu Manman could no longer be concealed. In court, they were both sentenced to heavy penalties. Meanwhile, I began a new life with my child. The pain and betrayal of the past would eventually become history. Finally, I could let go of everything and embrace the future that belonged to me.
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