Jiang Manman's Breakup

At eight in the morning, the blazing sun was already shining down on the earth. The weather was getting hotter and hotter as Li Yang rode Xiao Dan to the bus stop by the roadside at the village entrance.

Li Yang's village was right beside Heluo Road, the provincial highway. Transportation was convenient, with all kinds of vehicles constantly passing by.

As for a girl's criteria in choosing a partner, Xiao Dan was quite satisfied with the location of Li Yang's home. She had grown up in a mountain village in Luoning, and the inconveniences of going to school as a child remained unforgettable even now. As a result, convenient transportation had become a non-negotiable requirement when she looked for a husband.

"Hubby, you did pretty well last night. I really liked it." Yue Xiaodan stood with Li Yang beneath the shade of a roadside tree. She was about to be apart from him for several days and felt reluctant to leave. Not caring about the looks around them, she wrapped herself around Li Yang's neck like a giant snake and refused to let go.

Li Yang heard Xiao Dan's warm breath against his ear as she said that.

"Did you like it, then?" Li Yang wrapped an arm around Xiao Dan's slim waist and murmured teasingly, affection filling his voice.

"Mm." Xiao Dan blushed and nodded. The feeling of what Li Yang had done to her last night suddenly returned, and she shyly buried herself in his arms, too embarrassed to lift her head.

Then she quietly said, "Hubby, when I come back, let's make love properly again, okay?" Xiao Dan looked at Li Yang with a coquettish expression.

"Sure, sweetheart. I'll definitely keep you from sleeping all night." Li Yang kissed Xiao Dan's lips and replied playfully.

"I love you, hubby." Xiao Dan also kissed Li Yang passionately with her tongue, completely intoxicated, as though they were parting for life and death.

Fortunately, where they stood was somewhat hidden, and there were not many people waiting for the bus that early in the morning.

Just then, the bus heading to the county town arrived in the distance. Li Yang reluctantly separated from Xiao Dan's scorching body, held her hand as he escorted her aboard, then packed up the toiletries and cosmetics in his hand and passed them to her.

"Sweetheart, be careful on the road. Call me when you get there," Li Yang said worriedly beneath the bus window.

"Got it, hubby. You be careful too. Remember to eat properly at noon." Xiao Dan sat by the window and waved vigorously at Li Yang. Only after the bus disappeared into the distance did Li Yang slowly get on his bicycle and leave.

There was no bus from their village entrance directly to Shanghai Market, so every time, he had to catch one outside 150 Hospital.

Li Yang had just arrived at the bus stop when he spotted a familiar figure. Jiang Manman was still as beautiful and elegant as ever.

A fitted dress paired with stockings and high heels was truly a perfect match.

"Manman," Li Yang called out with a smile from behind her.

"Hey, I was actually planning to call you today, and here you are. Looks like our fate isn't over yet." Jiang Manman was as forthright as ever, without the slightest bit of coyness.

After the two had first met, Li Yang had also sought Jiang Manman out a few times. After probing around, he learned that Jiang Manman already had a boyfriend, so he let go of his crush on her and gradually got together with Xiao Dan.

So, Li Yang should have thanked Jiang Manman for unintentionally giving him a push, allowing him and Xiao Dan to become the happy couple they were now.

In private, the two had also become Male Confidants who could talk about anything. Jiang Manman was very outgoing and often shared amusing stories from her relationship with Li Yang. At first, they were rather reserved, but one time Manman mischievously asked about the intimate details between Li Yang and Yue Xiaodan in bed. That opened the floodgates, and they talked endlessly until it eventually became natural for them.

"Weren't you living with Xiao Dan at her place? Why did you come home again?" Jiang Manman asked naturally.

"She went to the Yiyang store to help out for a few days. I just put her on the bus."

Li Yang answered casually as well.

"Let's get on first." Once Jiang Manman saw the bus come to a stop, she still nimbly grabbed Li Yang and hurried aboard in her high heels. "Driver, two people." Jiang Manman dropped a one-yuan coin in for Li Yang.

The two then sat toward the back. As usual, Jiang Manman sat by the window, her stocking-clad legs naturally crossed and pressed tightly together.

"Girls crossing their legs can have consequences, you know," Li Yang slyly reminded her.

"Oh no, don't scare me." Manman casually tossed her bag into Li Yang's arms, then raised a hand to idly arrange her beautiful long hair. The perfume scent wafting from her made Li Yang's heart stir.

"Don't you know? It can make your butt look uneven. Believe it or not, whatever." Li Yang brushed it off.

"Oh my God!" Jiang Manman reacted as if shocked by electricity and hurriedly uncrossed her legs, sitting obediently with both feet flat on the floor, not daring to move carelessly.

"Hehe, your butt isn't that important anyway. It's fine." Li Yang continued bluffing.

"You're so annoying." Jiang Manman shot him a glare, then laughingly pinched him.

"By the way, Li Yang, my boyfriend and I broke up." Jiang Manman did not seem affected by it at all and instead blurted it out casually.

"Really? How come I can't tell? You don't look heartbroken at all." Li Yang leaned close to Manman's face and seriously studied her expression.

"Get lost." Manman ignored him. "Am I supposed to cry my eyes out for it to count?" They were sitting too close, and Manman suddenly felt a little nervous as she sensed Li Yang's masculine scent.

"That's true. Crying and carrying on doesn't suit your personality. Tell me what happened, and let Professor Li, your relationship doctor, analyze it for you." Li Yang rambled playfully.

"Sure. Come find me at noon and treat me to a meal, then I'll tell you." Manman had gotten used to Li Yang being close and became more natural about it.

"You've got it backwards. Who's treating whom to a meal? Do I even need to say it?" Li Yang pretended to scold her.

Manman was not afraid of him at all. Tugging at Li Yang's arm coquettishly, she whispered, "You have to treat me. I've got explosive, private news. If you're not interested, then forget it." She looked smugly pleased with herself.

"Who made me such a kind person? I can't stand seeing my White Moonlight sad, so I'll comfort you this once. But I've only got one hundred yuan of secret savings. I don't know if that's enough for a young lady of your spending standards." Li Yang put on a pitiful, poor-looking act.

"Hehehe!" Seeing how silly he looked, Manman immediately laughed so hard that she bent forward and back. The magnificent sight before her chest made Li Yang stare.

"Fine, fine, I won't make you spend much. I just want some liangpi, okay?" Manman did not care about Li Yang's gaze. She was very confident in her figure. If he wanted to look, he could look. In any case, she did not dislike Li Yang, and their relationship was quite warm.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at Pedestrian Street. They said goodbye and went to work separately.

"Li Yang, don't you dare stand me up." Manman had been amused by Li Yang on the bus. At that moment, there was not a trace of sadness from the breakup, and she instead felt much lighter.

"Don't worry. I'm afraid you'll run off," Li Yang replied shamelessly before turning and heading upstairs.

The morning passed with the usual work. Other than running promotions during holidays, work at the mall was actually quite leisurely. Xiao Dan had called him earlier as well, telling Li Yang that everything was going smoothly and that he should not worry. They chatted briefly before both becoming busy.

After several hours of bragging and chatting, lunchtime finally arrived. Just as Li Yang was about to dash out, Zhang Yujie suddenly walked over.

"Li Yang, wait for me a moment." Yujie's chest seemed to have gotten even bigger, leaving Li Yang astonished.

"What's wrong, Yujie?" Li Yang stood there and asked kindly.

"Do you have plans tonight?" Yujie asked in a good mood. After that passionate encounter, their relationship had become almost like that of a couple, though neither had pierced that final layer of paper. Being around each other had become much more relaxed.

"No. What's up?" Li Yang asked with concern.

"Keep me company tonight. We'll talk after work. Go eat first." Yujie knew Li Yang was going to eat, so she did not disturb him further.

"All right. I'll wait for you after work." The two smiled and waved before parting. Yujie stood there, watching Li Yang's retreating figure, her heart filled with mixed feelings...

"Let's go, Manman." Li Yang arrived outside her shop and saw Jiang Manman standing there after changing into a professional skirt suit.

"Hehe, you're quite the gentleman, coming to pick me up." Manman stepped close to Li Yang, and the two walked side by side toward the snack street.

"I want malatang." Women really did share the same craving for food. Jiang Manman pouted like a young girl and pleaded with Li Yang.

"Easy. Eat as much as you want today. Let's go." Li Yang grandly waved a hand, making Jiang Manman happily grab him and run ahead, afraid he might regret it later.

"Slow down. You're wearing high heels and still acting so reckless." Once they reached the shop, Li Yang could not help scolding Jiang Manman like a caring husband.

"There'll be too many people soon. Hurry and get a bowl." Manman was not afraid of him at all. She did whatever felt comfortable, picked up the tongs, and started grabbing all kinds of food she liked as though they were free. Li Yang watched her from the side, speechless.

"Are you a pig? You're eating that much?" Li Yang mocked.

"Mind your own business. It's not like you're feeding your wife. If I get fat, that's my choice." Manman rolled her eyes at Li Yang and retorted indignantly.

The two kept bickering as Manman filled a huge bowl and brought it to the counter.

"Sir, I want it mildly spicy," Manman carefully reminded him.

"All right, it'll be ready soon. Forty-three yuan altogether. Would you two like anything else?" the server asked warmly.

"Two bottles of Haibi and three bowls of rice," Manman replied casually.

"All right, miss. Forty-eight yuan total. Please pay first," the server said politely.

Li Yang quickly took out his wallet and paid. Then he picked up the two bottles of soda and followed Manman to a quiet corner.

"Go on." Li Yang handed her a soda and pressed her for an answer.

Manman took a sip, glanced around, then slowly leaned close to Li Yang and said seriously, "My boyfriend said I have no appeal in bed. He said he couldn't get interested, said I wasn't a woman." Manman finished it all in one breath, then looked cheerful as though nothing had happened.

Li Yang was completely confused. This woman really was unlike anyone else, a true oddball.

"So what do you think?" Li Yang asked tentatively.

"I was already getting fed up with him. His family had some money, but he loafed around all day like a punk. If I married him in the future, that'd be the worst luck of my life. At first, I only thought he was handsome, like some pretty boy. Who knew he was all looks and no substance?"

"We dated for almost a year, and he never lasted more than three minutes in bed. You think that's my fault?"

Manman felt rather wronged. Her boyfriend had actually placed the blame on her, claiming she did not know how to be interesting in bed, which was why he lasted such a short time.

Li Yang truly learned something after hearing that. Every time he and Xiao Dan were together, they could last at least around half an hour, and he could meet Xiao Dan's normal needs. That was why their relationship kept getting better and better.

An unsatisfying married life was the main culprit behind disharmony in a relationship.

"What about you and Xiao Dan, Li Yang? Tell me." Manman became interested and asked with an expectant expression.

"We're normal. Xiao Dan is very satisfied with my performance," Li Yang answered seriously.

"Then can you last ten minutes?" Manman continued asking with an innocent look.

"Pfft." Li Yang could not help laughing.

"Who asks something like that?"

"You're so annoying. Hurry up and answer me." Manman dissatisfiedly kicked Li Yang with her bare foot and scolded him.

"Put your shoes back on first. I still need to eat later." Li Yang looked at Manman, who had taken off her high heels, and urged her.

"Mind your own business. My feet smell nice. If you don't believe me, smell them." As she spoke, Manman shamelessly placed her bare foot from across the table onto Li Yang's leg, then raised her little fist at him threateningly.

"Whatever. I can't be bothered with you." Li Yang took the food the server brought over and began eating.

After taking a few bites, Li Yang was in a pretty good mood, so he voluntarily lowered his voice and said, "We last at least around half an hour, and that doesn't even include foreplay." After saying that, Li Yang smiled confidently and picked up a bite of food to chew.

"You're bragging. I don't believe you." Manman swung her foot and glared at Li Yang.

"Believe it or not. Do I need to find someone to verify something like that?" Li Yang put on an expression that said he could not be bothered with her.

After that, the two discussed even more intimate subjects. Li Yang was completely open, explaining everything he knew about matters between men and women to Jiang Manman.

After that lunch, Jiang Manman felt that, thanks to Li Yang's teachings, she had found answers to all the mysteries between men and women that had puzzled her throughout her life. She was delighted, grinning so widely that she looked as though she had won the lottery.

"I couldn't tell that you had such a dirty mind. Xiao Dan really is lucky." Manman gazed at Li Yang dreamily, feeling as though he were a lump of gold.

When it came to the conditions of getting along between men and women, women cared more than men about sexual satisfaction. Because their experiences were different, women were also more demanding in that regard.

"I'll treat you to a meal another day, Li Yang," Manman said contentedly as she put on her high heels.

"Then I won't be polite." Li Yang finished his soda, wiped his mouth, and stood up as well. The two left the restaurant together with smiles.

"Are you going home tonight? We're on the same route, so we can go together," Manman asked affectionately.

"We'll see. I'm not sure yet. Depending on the situation, I'll contact you," Li Yang replied casually.

"Mm, all right. It's getting late. We should get back to work." Manman looked at the expensive women's watch on her wrist.

"Okay, bye." After saying goodbye, Li Yang and Manman went their separate ways.

After work, Li Yang walked with Zhang Yujie to the Urban Village where she rented a room.

"Li Yang, I'm going to Shanghai Meijiao tomorrow." When Zhang Yujie said it, Li Yang was not surprised at all.

Ever since Zhang Yujie broke up, she had gone to and from work alone every day. Li Yang had not gone to see her either. She was all alone here and certainly could not stay any longer. Young men and women were always influenced by the people and things around them.