In a narrative style, the passage reads:
For three years, Jiang Mian had been Ji Zhixiu's discreet partner, supporting him from the shadows. When Shen Tingyu, Ji Zhixiu's former flame, returned to the country, she was struck by an uncanny resemblance between Jiang Mian and herself. With a sense of entitlement, she arrogantly believed she could step into her old role.
Addressing Jiang Mian with condescension, Shen Tingyu questioned, "Are you Zhixiu's girlfriend?" Jiang Mian gently shook her head, a silent response that held a deeper meaning.
Inside, Jiang Mian thought, "Not girlfriend, but wife – a bond recognized by law and commitment."
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