Chapter 21: Being taken away in front of Zhu Jin

The frost-covered leaves echoed the sentiment.

"Yes, Sister Wu is right. My ankle needs to rest for another week to heal. Do we have to wait another week?"

"Can't you afford to delay?" Zhu Jin asked coldly, staring at her expressionlessly.

Shen Shuangmiao was speechless.

Zhu Jin continued, "Do you only have one week to live, or will you regret not divorcing me after a week? Is it necessary to be in such a hurry?"

His words became increasingly harsh.

Shen Shuangmiao's expression grew increasingly grim.

Seeing this, Zhou Wu immediately nudged Zhu Jin, clearly unhappy.

She whispered to stop her, "Alright, alright, don't say that anymore. Why are you saying such harsh things? I think Miaomiao also believes that if this matter is resolved sooner, everyone will be more relaxed. Since you don't agree with her idea, then talk to her nicely."

As Zhou Wu spoke, he helped Shen Shuangmiao up.

"Have some breakfast. You can't let me work all day for nothing. I made a special portion for you. Sit down and eat with me."

Shen Shuangmiao could not refuse and had no choice but to sit down.

She had no appetite and only ate a few bites as a token gesture.

After finishing her meal, Shen Shuangmiao looked outside, pondering how to leave.

It's not convenient to get a taxi now, and it seems Zhu Jin doesn't intend to have the driver take her.

She didn't want to ask Zhu Jin or Zhou Wu to send her away.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Shuang took out her phone and called Fu Xuan.

As soon as the call connected, she called out Fu Xuan's name.

At the dinner table, Zhou Wu and Zhu Jin both paused at the same time.

Zhu Jin didn't even change his expression, continuing to eat as if he couldn't hear what Shen Shuangmiao was saying.

Shen Shuangmiao explained what was happening to Fu Xuan over the phone and asked if he could come pick her up.

Fu Xuan was very surprised after hearing about what happened yesterday over the phone, and agreed without hesitation.

"Don't worry, just wait where you are, I'll come and get you right away."

Shen Shuangmiao breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay."

Her tone softened unconsciously.

Having found someone she could rely on, Shen Shuangmiao subconsciously relaxed: "I'll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wu laughed.

"You two have such a good relationship."

Shen Shuangmiao snapped out of her daze: "What?"

"Aren't you dating Fu Xuan?" Zhou Wu smiled and winked at her, teasingly saying, "I mean, you two have a really good relationship. Your voice is so soft and sweet; I've never spoken to you like that before. It seems like you two are really good friends."

Shen Shuangmiao was stunned, not expecting her to say that.

She could only nod and eat a few more bites of rice.

Zhu Jin remained expressionless, showing no emotional fluctuation regarding her relationship with Fu Xuan.

Seeing this, Zhou Wu didn't say anything more, but kept urging Shen Shuangmiao to eat more before going to talk to Zhu Jin.

Zhu Jin left the dining table and sat on the sofa, reading financial newspapers while chatting casually with Zhou Wu.

Regardless of whether Zhou Wu brought up topics he liked to hear, he responded very patiently, occasionally chuckling softly, his gaze gentle and doting.

Shen Shuangmiao sat at the dining table waiting for Fu Xuan, listening to their conversation. A light rain began to fall in her heart, making her feel suffocated.

She turned and looked towards the door.

Fu Xuan's car soon stopped at the gate.

When Shen Shuangmiao saw Fu Xuan's car appear, it was as if she had seen a savior, and a smile appeared on her face.

Zhu Jin's gaze lingered on her subtly before returning to her.

After the maid opened the door, Fu Xuan strode in.

He saw Zhu Jin and Zhou Wu on the sofa, frowned slightly, and walked straight to Shen Shuangmiao without even greeting them.

He asked in a low voice, "How's your injury? Which foot are you hurt?"

As soon as Shen Shuangmiao shifted her right foot, Fu Xuan immediately squatted down, gently held her foot, and looked at her with concern.

"How did you get hurt so badly? Come on, take off your slippers so I can take a look."

Shen Shuangmiao coughed lightly, a little embarrassed, and said in a low voice, "No need, let's go first."

"No, I need to see how badly you're hurt." Fu Xuan took off her slippers and gently placed her foot on his knee without saying a word, examining it with tender care.

Zhou Wu watched silently, occasionally turning around to look at Zhu Jin's expression.

Zhu Jin kept his eyes glued to the financial newspaper the whole time, seemingly oblivious to what was happening on the other end.

"The injury must be quite severe."

Fu Xuan sighed softly and helped Shen Shuangmiao put her socks back on.

"Don't use your crutches anymore. Today is the first day since you sprained your ankle. Don't walk. I'll take you home."

Shen Shuangmiao was surprised for a moment, and before she could react, Fu Xuan bent down and picked her up in his arms.

Shen Shuangmiao was startled and instinctively clung to Fu Xuan's shoulder.

Not far away, Zhu Jin closed his newspaper and looked over coldly.

Fu Xuan looked at Shen Shuangmiao and smiled, "Let's go."

Shen Shuangmiao subconsciously looked at Zhu Jin beside and behind her.

Zhu Jin's gaze was as cold as a knife, sharp and ruthless as he looked over.

Shen Shuangmiao didn't understand why he looked at her like that. She immediately hugged Fu Xuan's neck, not wanting to be in the same room with this man any longer.

She whispered, "Let's go."

Fu Xuan held her firmly in his arms and strode away.

Even after their car had disappeared through the gate, Zhu Jin still didn't look away.

Zhou Wu took in everything and asked softly, "Are you alright? Are you okay?"

Zhu Jin snapped out of his daze and raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong with me?"

Zhou Wu opened his mouth, hesitated, and ultimately said nothing more.

Meanwhile, outside, Shen Shuangmiao sat in Fu Xuan's car, her mind elsewhere.

Fu Xuan frequently glanced at her in the rearview mirror.

It's obvious that the events that happened when Zhou Wu and Zhu Jin got together would definitely not make Shen Shuangmiao feel good.

He unintentionally changed the subject.

"I'll handle the fieldwork at the studio. You can just sit and work. Let me and the other employees do the work that requires running around."

Shen Shuang nodded.

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

"By the way, didn't you say you were going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get your marriage certificate today? Is it because you sprained your ankle and can't go?" Fu Xuan asked.

Shen Shuangmiao pursed her lips and shook her head, saying, "That's not how it is. It's Zhu Jin. He said he felt ashamed to go to get a marriage certificate with someone like me who uses crutches, and that it would be reported by the media."

After listening, Fu Xuan couldn't understand why Zhu Jin would give such an absurd reason.

He subconsciously raised an eyebrow.

"What's so shameful about it? Isn't spraining your ankle a very common accident in life?"

Shen Shuangmiao shook her head: "I don't want to talk about him now, let's go back first."

Fu Xuan sighed, trying to hold back, but he couldn't help himself.

"I think Zhu Jin is deliberately stalling for time; his purpose is not simple."

Shen Shuangmiao paused, then looked up.