[His actions and expressions were stiff, with a sense of being frozen.]
[Because what happened was unexpected.]
[Usually in such conversations, Li Minglu would agree with her?]
Li Minglu didn't respond, so Wang Sui just kept staring at him, as if she were determined to wait for an answer.
Nan Zhubin quickly jumped in to redirect Wang Sui's attention.
"According to you, your friends are curious about your life, even somewhat envious—and you are quite satisfied with this."
Sure enough, Wang Sui's attention was swiftly diverted.
Then, Nan Zhubin asked the key question.
"How do you view the life you once shared with Mr. Li?"
...
On the surface, Nan Zhubin aimed to compare the "life as perceived by friends" with "the life Wang Sui herself perceives."
In reality, Nan Zhubin wanted Li Minglu to compare "the life as perceived by the wife" and "the life I desire for myself."
Nan Zhubin watched Wang Sui's expression.
