My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1267 - 1096: Haven’t You Used Others Too?

"You all think that I’ve taken advantage of others’ feelings for me, but haven’t you also exploited our emotions? What am I in your eyes?"

Originally, Ran Zhihan didn’t know about all the things Zhang Yichen had done to her, was it just using her to understand what she truly felt inside?

But when she overheard the conversation between Chen Gang and her husband, she finally understood. Even the dumbest person should know that this matter wasn’t as simple as she’d imagined. She never expected that in the end, her husband would choose to doubt her, leading to various forms of mistrust. He never imagined despite her efforts, she was nothing in her husband’s eyes. What must she do to give him everything he wants?

She said nothing, just foolishly stared at her husband, as if she could see through his heart with her eyes, continuously gazing at him hoping to see a different expression on his face. Yet she was disappointed because from beginning to end, her husband’s face showed nothing else, just the same expression. Her heart was conflicted; why was she facing such a situation?

Chen Gang felt there was no longer any reason to remain here. If he stayed, it would only add to his sadness. Clearly, the woman he loved stood right before him, yet he was powerless. They were within reach, but felt so far apart, like the ends of the Earth. Why? Why must all these problems befall him? He only desired pure love, but why did he end up like this?

In his heart, he understood that many things shouldn’t be forced, but people have selfish desires and ambitions. Once achieved, they continually seek perfection. But is heaven truly fair? Heaven is simultaneously the most fair and unfair entity in the world. It gives you perfect things yet also gives imperfect ones. Sometimes, what you desire is never given, instead offering another path. No one knows which road fate will choose for you. No one can truly control their destiny. Fate is fair, which is why everyone lives like they do, enduring hardships!

Chen Gang turned and walked away, knowing that the couple had many issues to resolve. While he contemplated letting go, he didn’t want to retreat so easily. He wanted to complicate matters, to show all who misunderstood him what the consequences would be. He wanted everyone to understand that no matter how they act, they shouldn’t expect to gain from others without giving back. There are no free lunch miracles, only through effort and exchange can one receive.

Ran Zhihan knew it was time to clear things up. Having turned away, there was no reason not to ask her husband directly. Why had she spent her days in confusion? She was unwilling.

"Yichen, I want to ask you something."

"Just say what you need to. Why beat around the bush in front of me? You’re my person, is there anything you can’t say to your spouse? I want you to be honest, don’t beat around the bush, because I dislike people playing mind games with me."

"Since you’ve said so, I’ll be honest and ask you. I really want to know, did you doubt me from the beginning and never trust me? If that’s the case, why did you let me get so close to Chen Gang? Was all this just a scheme carefully crafted by you? You merely wanted me to play the clown in it. You wanted to see, through this setup, what kind of concern I have for you. Don’t you understand? Sometimes it’s really unclear. Why do you treat me this way?"

"If I were you, I’d never ask why because there’s no why in this world and no reason to tell you. The only thing I can tell you is that no one in this world is perfect in kindness; nobody can be entirely sincere to one person forever. I want you to know that every action you take must bear consequences. Although I seem indifferent, family pride matters, but I can’t possibly not care. I am still a man, I need at least bare minimum dignity. I cannot stand by as if fooled with a green hat while foolishly giving my all for that person."

"In that case, you should know, sometimes I really am grateful to the heavens for letting me meet you — such a perfect man in my life with no regrets. Even if you have no money, no status, no fame, in my eyes you’re the most perfect person. But through all this, I’m beginning to wonder if we are truly compatible. Why treat me this way when, despite having no great achievements, I’ve worked hard over the years? Your heart never trusted me. I can’t understand what your heart truly thinks, but I hope you can reflect, am I truly so unworthy of your trust? Would trusting me cost you your life? Why hurt me this way? All these years, I bore everything without complaint, unbothered by what I sacrificed for you, unbothered by any grievances endured, truly each step was difficult. My sole comfort was being beside you and making sacrifices for you. I am not one with excessive desires. I know many things in this world naturally don’t belong to me. I am just an ordinary person, so what right do I have to desire more?

But at least, before you hurt me, please warn me first. If you don’t trust me, just say so directly, don’t use such perverse ways to treat me. This only causes greater repulsion. I wonder if I should continue being with you?"

People tend to empathize. If your heart doesn’t include me, why should I endure heartache?