My Husband Ends Up With His Buddy

On our wedding anniversary, my husband once again left me for his pals.

I sneaked over with fine wine and delicious food, only to find a woman in a bikini sitting on his lap, his hand gently caressing her waist.

Suddenly, I heard the woman say, "We're all friends here.

Honestly, I can't stand nagging wives who keep fussing about anniversaries. Cheers to Buddy Song for always ditching the nagging wife during holidays to hang out with us!"

"Here's to Buddy Song!" they all cheered.

I smiled and pushed the door open. "What a coincidence, honey. Here's to you too."

1

The room fell silent instantly.

My husband, Song Shisheng, lost his smile in a second, staring at me in shock, fear flickering in his eyes.

The woman on his lap turned around, gave me a brief glance, and then cradled his face in her hands.

I heard her say, "Dude, you're being disloyal. I told you this was a gathering for us pals. Why did you bring your wife here?"

"Nagging wife?"

Was she referring to me?

It was quite amusing to hear such language in the 21st century.

I strode over in my high heels, placing the wine and food on the table, and looked at my husband's pale face.

"Aren't they all friends, honey? So who is this?"

"Wife, they are indeed all friends. If you don't believe me, ask them... ah!" Before Song Shisheng could finish, the bikini woman pinched his ear.

Her voice was aggressive, "Dude, since when did you grow so bold as to ignore your father's words, huh?"

"Stop it, stop it, get off!" Song Shisheng couldn't withstand my gaze and finally pushed the woman off his lap.

She clicked her tongue at me twice before starting to get dressed, saying, "Women are such trouble.

Don't overthink it. I lost a game of truth or dare we play for fun. We pals are busy having fun, not coaxing women."

With a placating smile, Song Shisheng tried to hold my hand. "Wife, let me introduce you. This is Xiao Su, this is Xiao Zhang... This is Zhang Qianqian, who grew up with me. We all think of her as a buddy."

His friends chimed in:

"Exactly, all pals."

"Sis-in-law, don't misunderstand."

"We drank too much today, so things got a bit out of hand."

I was speechless. Were they treating me like a fool?

I could only play along, saying, "Honey, I didn't misunderstand. The 'buddy's' surgery was done in Thailand, right? That transgender surgeon's skills are quite impressive."

I clicked my tongue appreciatively, openly casting a curious and mocking glance at Zhang Qianqian.

She erupted instantly, "What nonsense are you spouting? I'm a woman! A woman!"

"Okay, I understand you're a 'woman' after surgery." I nodded innocently, "Don't get upset. I certainly consider you my husband's buddy, not a woman... no, I mean, not a man... no... "

"Pfft, hahaha... " Song Shisheng couldn't hold back, bursting into laughter.

This only made Zhang Qianqian's face darken, her fists clenching as she visibly struggled to contain herself.

She gritted her teeth and poured a drink, walking over to hand it to me.

"Since you're here uninvited, let's play a game. Truth or dare, pick one."

"I choose neither." I raised an eyebrow, glancing at her chest. "But since you're my husband's 'good buddy, ' I have to advise you: don't skimp on expenses. It's not easy for a man to become a woman. If you're going for it, go all the way!"Song Shisheng laughed heartily again.

"Wife, you're too funny. Zhang Qianqian is really a woman! No surgery involved, just a tomboyish personality. We all see her as a guy."

2

"Oh, come on!" Zhang Qianqian splashed a glass of wine on me. "I told you, I'm a woman! A woman! No damn sex change surgery!"

She raised her hand, ready to slap me.

"Can't you take a hint?!"

"Slap-"

The loud sound of a slap echoed as Song Shisheng stepped in front of me, taking the hit squarely.

Zhang Qianqian panicked immediately, "Buddy Song, why did you suddenly get in the way? Did I hurt you?"

Song Shisheng brushed her hand away, shielding me as he faced off with his female "buddy." "Zhaozhao is my precious wife. I'm letting you off this time because you're my buddy."

As he dragged me away, Zhang Qianqian suddenly called out to him.

"Dude, we agreed that pals come first. Are you really going to abandon your pals for this nagging wife?"

I stopped and held onto Song Shisheng.

Half a year ago, on my birthday, Song Shisheng left me for his pals.

I secured a major project, and while my family celebrated, he again left for his pals.

When he suspected I was pregnant and took time off to accompany me to the hospital, he left at the doorstep for his pals.

Today, on our wedding anniversary, he still left me to embrace his bikini-clad female "buddy, " caressing her waist...

Now, I stopped and looked at Song Shisheng, asking, "What do you say?"

He couldn't meet my eyes.

The men around Zhang Qianqian started jeering:

"Listening to your wife? No manliness at all."

"Old Song, don't come back if you leave. We won't acknowledge you anymore."

"Exactly, dealing with women is such a headache. Marriage is a bore."

"We were having fun, and this woman ruined the vibe. She's nothing compared to Qianqian."

Zhang Qianqian grew even more smug.

Song Shisheng began to waver, his eyes pleading as he spoke to me, "Wife, Zhaozhao, I know you're the best. Maybe you should go home first today."

"Wow!" The group cheered in unison.

Zhang Qianqian drank a large glass of wine, looking at me provocatively, as if she'd won a victory.

She laughed loudly and added, "I just lost the game, right? So let's ignore the outsider and continue our game!"

That "outsider" was me.

Zhang Qianqian continued, "We're all good buddies. Buddy Song truly doesn't treat us as outsiders. Every time he finishes that thing with his wife, he comes to talk to me about it!He asks me to rate her performance."

Instantly, it felt like a hammer hit my brain, leaving me dizzy and shocked.

Song Shisheng's buddies started to hoot:

"Wow, wow, wow!"

"Exciting!"

"Qianqian, tell us, how does sis-in-law perform?"

I clenched my fists, glaring at Song Shisheng, barely holding back.

"Of course, it's-terrible!" Zhang Qianqian boasted loudly. "Ye Zhaozhao, right? As a woman, you not only stalk your husband but also fail to understand things in bed.I really don't know what Buddy Song sees in you."

As my face darkened, Zhang Qianqian became more and more triumphant.

"If it weren't for my guidance, Buddy Song would have lost patience and replaced you long ago."

"Zhang Qianqian, shut up!" Song Shisheng panicked, desperately wanting to cover her mouth.

She pouted, huffed, and stomped in dissatisfaction.

3

"Honey, you've got it all wrong." Song Shisheng hurriedly tried to calm me down, looking utterly flustered.

I pushed him away, avoiding his touch.

"Wife, it's my lack of experience. I was afraid our marriage might face issues, so I sought advice from my friends. Really... "

As Song Shisheng touched my arm, my aversion kicked in. I didn't hide it and wiped his touch away with a wet wipe.

"???" Song Shisheng looked hurt, "Darling, what do you mean by this? Don't you trust me anymore?"

Zhang Qianqian added fuel to the fire, "You know how women can be, always causing drama. We all told you not to get married, and now you regret it, don't you?"

I lifted my cold gaze towards Zhang Qianqian.

Years of cultivating patience were shattered; I admitted, she was indeed a troublemaker.

I clapped my hands, and a tall bodyguard stationed at the door stepped in.

"Miss Ye, what are your orders?"

Ever since I was kidnapped in middle school and thankfully rescued, I have always kept bodyguards close.

Now, they came in handy.

I pointed at Zhang Qianqian, "Her mouth is filthy. Help her 'clean' it."

"Yes, Miss Ye."

One bodyguard stayed to protect me, while the other walked over and grabbed Zhang Qianqian like she was a little chick.

"What are you doing? It's illegal to hit people!" Zhang Qianqian was slapped twice, "Ah! Ah!" "Qianqian!"

Song Shisheng was visibly tense, his pupils contracted as if his breath had stopped.

"Slap-slap-"

Two more slaps landed.

Zhang Qianqian screamed in agony, "Stop it! Ah! Help me! Someone, please help!"

I glanced around; all these so-called friends of his cowered in corners, afraid of being involved.

Turns out, they were just fair-weather friends.

But there was one exception.

Song Shisheng ran over to intervene, but he was no match for the bodyguard and was pinned to the ground.

Zhang Qianqian, however, was spared from further slaps.

"Let go, let go of Bro Song, if you have guts, come at me!" Zhang Qianqian, her cheeks swollen, slapped the bodyguard's arm, "Do you know who you're hurting? This is Song Shisheng, the heir to Huanrong Group! Let him go!"

I paused for a moment.

Wasn't I the heir to Huanrong Group? Since when did Song Shisheng take my place?

Song Shisheng shouted, "Qianqian, I'm fine, just go, don't get hurt anymore. I'll apologize to you on behalf of my wife. She's just a woman, not very bright. Please forgive her, I'll educate her properly at home."

Hearing this, I blinked several times.

So, this is how my good husband views me outside.

My phone rang; it was my mother-in-law calling.

She was a tolerant and wise woman. She said, "Zhaozhao, come home with Asheng tomorrow. I've cooked for you to help maintain your health."

Looking at the chaotic scene before me, I waved my hand, deciding to let Song Shisheng off for now, out of respect for my mother-in-law.

He was helped up by Zhang Qianqian, who reached out to touch her face, showing great concern.

"Sorry, I'm apologizing on behalf of my wife. We've been friends for so many years, please don't blame her."

I laughed in anger, so Song Shisheng still thought it was my fault.

Zhang Qianqian looked at me with resentment, her tone mocking, "Ye Zhaozhao, you really are lucky. An ordinary, unrefined woman like you managed to snag a man like Bro Song and even get his protection. I suggest you start acting like a woman and stop embarrassing him outside."

She pointed at the door, "Now, if you crawl out on your knees, promising never to appear before us again, we'll give Bro Song some face and forgive you temporarily."

"Exactly!"

"Hurry up and apologize."

"A woman should act like a woman."

As they echoed these sentiments, my fists clenched again.

Song Shisheng approached, trying to persuade me kindly, "Zhaozhao, a woman can't embarrass a man in public. Besides, you really messed up today. Just kneel and admit your mistake."

"Song Shisheng, let's divorce. I'll have the lawyer send you the papers tomorrow."

"No, Zhaozhao, I really love you. I won't divorce you!"

Suddenly, I felt disinterested. I couldn't care less about these awful people.

As I was about to leave, Zhang Qianqian and her lot blocked my way.

"You're not allowed to leave without kneeling and bowing. You think you can just walk away after offending us?" Zhang Qianqian tried to slap me, but Song Shisheng stopped her.

"Bro Song, what do you mean by this? Don't you recognize me as your brother anymore?"

I tripped her, and Zhang Qianqian fell flat on her face, effectively kneeling before me.

"I accept your apology. I can introduce you to a doctor to help you become a real man!"

As I turned to leave with my two bodyguards, the lights suddenly went out.

A group of thugs swarmed onto the yacht.

When the lights came back on, one of my bodyguards was struggling on the ground with a bottle-smashed head, and the other was being beaten by seven or eight people.

As for me...

Zhang Qianqian took advantage of my distraction and slapped me hard across the face.

"You think you can bully me without consequences, huh?" She told the yacht manager, "Throw this disobedient woman into the sea to cool her down."

"No, that's your sister-in-law, Qianqian, you can't treat my wife like that!"

Song Shisheng initially tried to stop it, but Zhang Qianqian whispered something to him, and he agreed.

He squatted down, ignoring my bruised and battered appearance, and spoke gently, "Darling, I told you before marriage that my friends were important. You didn't listen, so a little lesson is good for you. Qianqian has agreed that after this, you can join our group, and they will fully accept you."

I was furious, ignoring Song Shisheng, and turned to the yacht manager, "I'm the rightful heir to the Huanrong Corporation. This yacht is a company asset. You should be helping me!"

The manager frowned, hesitating.

"I am the heir, I-mmm... "

Song Shisheng, looking guilty, silenced me.

He said, "Zhaozhao, my love for you remains, but you really need to learn a lesson. I hope you understand my intentions."

Then, Zhang Qianqian giggled as she leaned into Song Shisheng's arms, and he didn't shy away, wrapping his arm around her waist.

A thick rope was found, and I was tied up and dangled over the sea from the yacht.

The seawater engulfed my body, and a massive panic struck me.

Back when I was kidnapped, Song Shisheng had saved me, knowing my fear of water.

Yet, he chose to treat me like this for his female friend.

Zhang Qianqian seemed to think this punishment was insufficient, deliberately having people raise and lower the rope, causing me to choke on water repeatedly, feeling as if I was dying over and over.

Suddenly, the rope loosened.

I plummeted into the deep sea.

On the yacht, Zhang Qianqian held scissors, feigning innocence, and pouted at Song Shisheng, "Oh, I just wanted to have some fun. Who knew the rope was so fragile? Guess you're single now."