Chapter 1 Breakup

"Xixi, lets go. Today is your birthday. Didnt I say I would take you to celebrate?" With one hand in his trouser pocket and the other hand knocking on Tang Xis desk, Zhou Yiping nodded at the door.

"Huh? Its Tang Xis birthday today? What a coincidence! I was thinking of inviting everyone out for dinner today to celebrate Tang Xis official joining our company! Welcoming new members is a must!" Qin Xiaolu, with neat short hair and capable clothes, walked over with a cheerful smile on her face.

"Hey? Thats not necessary! Xixi has been with our company since its establishment, we are one family! Why do we need to celebrate specially!" Zhou Yiping didnt expect Qin Xiaolu to make such a suggestion, and waved his hand casually.

"Its not a celebration for you, why are you refusing? Go away, go away, this is a matter between us girls, men should not interfere!" Qin Xiaolu walked lightly to Zhou Yipings side, and intimately stretched out her hand to hold Zhou Yipings arm and pulled him out.

Following Qin Xiaolus pull, Zhou Yiping moved two steps to the side and shook his head helplessly: "Women, you really cant afford to offend them!"

"You know you cant afford to offend them, but you still dare to say that? Be careful, I wont forgive you!" Standing face to face, Qin Xiaolu pretended to be fierce and hugged Zhou Yipings neck, and pulled it down skillfully.

"Okay, the eldest lady is the most powerful! I admit my defeat and apologize for my crime!" Let Qin Xiaolu lean on his arms, Zhou Yiping supported Qin Xiaolus waist with both hands to prevent her from falling.

"Thats better, lets see if you dare to challenge me next time, hum!" Qin Xiaolu raised her head and pouted at Zhou Yiping, threatening with high spirits.

"I dare not, I dare not, I really dare not..." Zhou Yiping shook his head pretending to be afraid, and the corners of his mouth curled up, pretending to beg for mercy.

The two people in front of him, who were hugging each other in an ambiguous posture, the man was handsome and the woman was pretty, which was indeed a pleasing scene. If the man wasnt her boyfriend of three years, Tang Xi would definitely applaud enthusiastically and cheer for the two to "be together".

"Haha! Speaking of it, Pingzi seems to be suppressed by Xiaolu every time, but she always goes up to him to seek death. They really have a deep friendship!" The person who spoke was Li Shu, Zhou Yipings college roommate. The brothers who lived in the same dormitory for four years started a business together after graduation. He is very familiar with Zhou Yiping and is even a close friend of Qin Xiaolu.

"Thats right. Ever since we met Pingzi, I have never seen Pingzi win against Xiaolu. Its been so many years, and Pingzi has not improved at all!" Wang Yong, who was also Zhou Yipings college roommate, said these words in anger, but his tone was full of approval and appreciation.

"Thats right! Pingzis parents said that I was born to be Pingzis nemesis!" Qin Xiaolus smile was particularly confident. She slapped Zhou Yipings hand around her waist, suddenly turned her head, and winked at Tang Xi who was sitting on the chair, "Well, Tang Xi, dont think too much. Pingzi and I are just childhood sweethearts, you know!"

"Yeah, I understand." Tang Xi stared at Zhou Yipings warm smile that never faded, and nodded calmly. Understand? How could she not understand? If she still didnt understand the painful price in her previous life, she would be a complete fool!

Tang Xi just graduated from her senior year this year. Before she started looking for a job, she was called into the small company jointly opened by her boyfriend Zhou Yiping and a few buddies. Zhou Yiping and his friends started their own business and made games. They have good prospects and are quite promising. Because of Zhou Yipings relationship, Tang Xi didnt even have to interview and officially took up the job. Of course, it has been more than three months since graduation, and Tang Xi has not received a penny of salary so far.

Actually, Zhou Yiping was right. Tang Xi is not a newcomer. The four people who were talking were all seniors who were two years older than her. If you count carefully, they have known each other for three or four years. As for this company, Tang Xi has been helping Zhou Yiping start a business since the summer vacation of her sophomore year. She is already familiar with the business and has been working as a handyman for two years.

Tang Xi met Zhou Yiping on the day of university registration. At that time, Zhou Yiping was a senior who welcomed freshmen. It was said that he fell in love with her at first sight and pursued her for a whole year. Tang Xi was moved by Zhou Yipings persistence in delivering breakfast every day regardless of the weather, so she agreed to be Zhou Yipings girlfriend. Then, Tang Xi met Qin Xiaolu.

If it werent for the experience in her previous life, Tang Xi would not have resented Qin Xiaolu. After all, at the beginning, she just disliked Qin Xiaolu for being too close to Zhou Yiping at every turn and not knowing how to avoid suspicion. But Qin Xiaolu always said that she and Zhou Yiping were childhood sweethearts, and gave an expression of "you know", which made Tang Xi almost think that everything was just her own imagination.

However, the facts proved that Tang Xi did not think much. Even after she married Zhou Yiping, Qin Xiaolu still tugged and hugged Zhou Yiping as usual. Even when she quarreled with her parents, Qin Xiaolus first choice for running away from home was always her and Zhou Yipings home.

Whats more, Qin Xiaolu could wear only underwear in front of Zhou Yiping without any scruples, and asked Zhou Yiping to help evaluate whether she had gained weight in front of Tang Xi with a smile...

Tang Xi thought she was not so conceited as to let her husband evaluate other womens figures, especially those that were almost naked. She protested many times and quarreled with Zhou Yiping countless times for Qin Xiaolu. Endless quarrels and doubts wore away her feelings and patience for Zhou Yiping. In the end, after Tang Xi was hospitalized for a miscarriage, she resolutely divorced Zhou Yiping...

Tang Xi thought that from then on, she and Zhou Yiping were two parallel lines that would never intersect again. Unexpectedly, she woke up and was reborn back to the year she just graduated.

Ever since she opened her eyes early in the morning, Tang Xi felt that she was in a dream and everything was unreal. It was not until she saw the so-called childhood sweetheart scene of Zhou Yiping and Qin Xiaolu reappeared with her own eyes again that Tang Xi secretly loosened her hand that pinched her thigh, and sneered in her heart: Sure enough, there is no realm for disgusting people!

Without any surprise, Zhou Yipings plan to celebrate Tang Xis birthday was temporarily changed, and the five of them moved to the KTV proposed by Qin Xiaolu.

"Here, this is it! Ive already found out that this KTV not only has singing, but also a buffet, so you can eat whatever you want. Some men with big appetites can eat as much as they want, and hurry up to eat back all the money!" Qin Xiaolu walked into the reserved box first, smiled heartily, and pointed at Zhou Yiping at the end, "The key target!"

"Xiaolu, youre not right. You always think about Pingzis big appetite, and dont care about us!" Wang Yong shouted while sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed.

"Thats right! Xiaolu must be punished! Hurry up, help the brothers bring some delicious food and drinks! Pingzi, go and help Xiaolu, lest she cant carry it!" Wang Yongs words were meaningful, but not openly. Li Shu hit the nail on the head, which was profound.

"Okay, no problem. Pingzi, you have to follow me closely. Be careful, I will disappear in a blink of an eye!" Taking off her windbreaker, Qin Xiaolu pulled Zhou Yiping out without any shyness.

"What do you mean disappear? Are you a female sprinter?" Zhou Yiping teased Qin Xiaolu while letting her pull his arm, but he followed Qin Xiaolus steps without stopping.

"Stinky Pingzi, dont ruin my reputation! If no one wants me, will you be responsible?" The door of the box was not closed, and Qin Xiaolus coquettish voice came over clearly.

"Okay, Ill be responsible, Ill be responsible..." As always, Zhou Yiping compromised, and he has always been extremely indulgent to Qin Xiaolu.

Without Zhou Yiping and Qin Xiaolu, the atmosphere in the box instantly became awkward. Wang Yong and Li Shu gathered together to choose songs with their heads down, and had no intention of paying attention to Tang Xi. Tang Xi found the sofa and sat down quietly without saying anything.

"Why did these two disappear as soon as they went out? Are they not going to come back? Could they have stood us up and eloped?" After a while, Li Shu spoke first. But only he knew who he was talking to.

"Not really? They have been going in and out together for so many years, so why do they care about this night? Its not a special day, so they need to go out to commemorate it? Never mind, lets sing first! Put their songs in the back row and sing when they come back!" As if Tang Xi didnt exist in the box, Wang Yong picked up the microphone and started singing.

Without looking back, she knew that Li Shu must be looking at her with a sarcastic expression at this moment, but Tang Xi didnt mind at all. She didnt even love Zhou Yiping anymore, so how could she care about the attitude of Zhou Yipings brothers towards her? As for being excluded and ignored... something she had experienced long ago, Tang Xi accepted it without any psychological burden.

"Come on, come on, lets eat! I told you not to take so much, Pingzi insisted on picking and choosing, its annoying! Here, food and drinks are all available, youre welcome, please feel free." When Qin Xiaolu and Zhou Yiping arrived late, Wang Yong had already finished singing two songs smoothly.

"Xiaolu, you are so virtuous." Wang Yong quickly put down the microphone and took the tray. He picked up a piece of fruit and put it in his mouth, giving a thumbs up.

"Thats right, Pingzis virtuous wife!" As if inadvertently agreeing, Li Shu nodded in agreement, with a sincere smile on his face.

In sharp contrast, Tang Xi smiled and pursed her lips without saying a word.

"By the way, I ordered a song for you two, husband and wife return home together!" Before the song started, Li Shu handed over the microphone.

Zhou Yiping and Qin Xiaolu took the microphone as usual, looked at each other, and began to sing in tacit understanding.

Perhaps to create an atmosphere, Qin Xiaolu walked slowly behind Zhou Yiping halfway through the song, put one hand on Zhou Yipings shoulder, and leaned on Zhou Yipings back tenderly.

To be honest, the song was very nice, with a tacit understanding and lingering affection! However, the "hiss..." sound of electricity rang out harshly, and Tang Xi, who stepped on the microphone wire, stood up leisurely, grabbed the juice on the table and splashed it on the two people who were singing: "Zhou Yiping, lets break up!"