Chapter 16 We're Not Divorced Yet

"Sis, come quick!" Lin Zihao exclaimed excitedly, "Brother-in-law bought so much stuff! And..."

Lin Xiyin gave him a cold look, and Lin Zihao was stunned and speechless.

Ming Qingwan stood up and looked over: "Sister Xiyin, you're here? I thought you were too busy to come back. It's a holiday tomorrow, so Brother Muye accompanied me home. We passed by here on the way back, and I thought I'd drop by to see your aunt and uncle."

Pei Muyi accompanied Ming Qingwan back to her parents' home?

Is Pei Yunqing dead?

Furthermore, what exactly were Ming Qingwan's intentions when she came to my house?

Lin Xiyin didn't know the answer, but she was very clear that Ming Qingwan had ill intentions.

What she was implying was that Pei Muye hadn't planned to come; it was she who wanted to.

They even said, "By the way."

How ironic.

This is Lin Xiyin's maternal home. As her son-in-law, Pei Muye has never mentioned visiting Lin's parents.

He came here today, and it was Ming Qingwan who brought him.

Lin Xiyin couldn't describe how she felt, but she felt terrible.

Moreover, the way her family members were so cautious and flattering towards Pei Muyi and Ming Qingwan really stung Lin Xiyin's eyes.

She knew that her family background was vastly different from Pei Muyi's, but she never believed that money could represent everything.

However, she was repeatedly forced to submit to Pei Muye's financial power, making her unable to hold her head up in front of him.

Just like last time, Pei Muyi said that her so-called self-esteem was ridiculous.

It easily broke her pride, leaving her unable to even straighten her back.

Now, she's actually brought Ming Qingwan to her house.

Showing off?

Is it humiliating?

Lin Xiyin suppressed the bitterness in her heart and slowly straightened her back.

When you love someone, you can humble yourself to the point of being insignificant.

But what if the love fades?

Pei Muyi's actions and gaze could no longer hurt her in the slightest.

She will not let herself repeat the same mistake.

All of Ming Qingwan's boasting and pride could no longer stir up any waves.

At this moment, a strong thought rose in Lin Xiyin's mind.

Not only does she want to divorce Pei Muye, she also wants to... completely let go of Pei Muye.

She no longer wanted to love this man.

From now on, she will be strong, independent, and hold her head high, never again bowing and scraping before him.

Lin Xiyin stood there, looking at Pei Muye with a cool gaze: "Thank you so much for coming to see my parents. It's getting late, so I won't keep you any longer. Take care."

Lu Xuemei frowned: "Xiyin! What are you saying? Guests are welcome, and Muye is no stranger, and Qingwan is here for the first time..."

Lin Yiming's expression also turned sour: "Guests have arrived, how can we turn them away? Mu Ye rarely comes back, I think we shouldn't let him leave tonight..."

Before Lin Yiming could finish speaking, Lin Xiyin interjected, "Dad, this place is too small to accommodate such a great Bodhisattva."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Pei Muye, whose expression had already turned grim.

He stood up, lowered his eyes, and buttoned his suit jacket; his slender, fair fingers were beautiful.

"Then we won't bother you any longer."

After Pei Muye finished speaking, he turned and left.

Ming Qingwan grabbed her bag and chased after him, calling out, "Brother Muye!"

Lin Yiming and Lu Xuemei both caught up with him, escorted him to the door, and exchanged pleasantries.

When they returned, Lin Xiyin was still standing in the living room, her back straight, exuding stubbornness and resilience.

"Lin Xiyin!" Lin Yiming finally snapped, "How have I always taught you? How can you be so unruly?"

Lin Yiming is very concerned about his image. Just now, Lin Xiyin drove Pei Muyi and Ming Qingwan away in front of him, which greatly embarrassed him. No wonder he was angry!

Besides, given the current situation at home, we will rely on Pei Muye as our son-in-law a lot in the future. If Lin Xiyin doesn't give Pei Muye any face at all, how can she expect him to help her in the future?

Lin Yiming grew angrier the more he thought about it, and pointed at Lin Xiyin, saying, "You leave too! I don't have a daughter like you!"

Lu Xuemei pulled his hand down: "Listen to what you're saying! Ruan Ruan must have a reason for doing this."

She sighed and pulled Lin Xiyin to sit down: "Tell Mom, did you two have a fight?"

Now that things have come to this, Lin Xiyin has no intention of hiding anything anymore.

If she doesn't say anything, Lin Zihao might still go to Pei Muye to ask for money.

She stated directly, "I'm planning to divorce Pei Muye."

Everyone was shocked!

The room fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.

Lin Zihao was the first to react: "Divorce? Sis, Pei Muye wants to divorce you?"

Lin Xiyin said, "No, I want to divorce him."

Lin Yiming finally came to his senses: "Nonsense! This is utter nonsense!"

Lu Xuemei asked anxiously, "Xiyin, what exactly happened? Why do you want a divorce?"

“Our marriage was a mistake from the very beginning,” Lin Xiyin said. “Our family backgrounds were incompatible, our personalities were incompatible, and there was no point in forcing it.”

Lin Yiming was furious and was about to say something when Lu Xuemei pulled him back.

Lu Xuemei asked, "What about Pei Muyi? Does he also agree to a divorce?"

Everyone held their breath, watching Lin Xiyin, waiting for her answer.

Looking at the three pairs of tense eyes, Lin Xiyin smiled.

It was obvious that her family didn't want her to get a divorce.

Lin Xiyin nodded: "Yes, he agrees."

Lin Yiming was furious: "I disagree! Do you treat marriage like a game?"

Lu Xuemei also said, "Xiyin, you've always been sensible, why have you disappointed me so much this time?"

Lin Zihao chimed in, "Sis, are you stupid? Your husband is such a great catch, divorcing him would be a huge loss for you!"

Lu Xuemei pulled Lin Xiyin directly to the bedroom.

But no matter how earnestly she tried to persuade her, Lin Xiyin just wouldn't budge.

Finally, Lu Xuemei got angry: "Your father and I have worked hard for half our lives, and we've only had a few years of good life? Are you trying to make us angry to death?"

Lin Xiyin said, "Mom, after I divorce him, I will work hard to earn money. I may not be able to provide you with a life of luxury, but it won't be bad either..."

"How can that be the same?" Lu Xuemei looked at her with dissatisfaction: "If there's an emergency at home, who would give you hundreds of thousands without batting an eye? They even bought us a house..."

Lin Xiyin was silent for a few seconds, then spoke: "Mom, is all of this more important than your daughter's happiness?"

Lu Xuemei was stunned for a moment, then said, "If I were to ask you to get a divorce, that would mean I don't care about your happiness! How could you be so foolish..."

Lin Xiyin stood up and looked down at her: "Mom, I only have one question for you: if I get divorced, will you disown me as your daughter?"

Lu Xuemei remained silent for a moment.

Lin Xiyin's heart sank to the bottom. She forced a smile and said with difficulty, "Mom, I'm leaving now."

"Xiyin!" Seeing that she didn't turn around, Lu Xuemei panicked a little: "Ruanruan! You are your mother's daughter, no matter what. Would your mother hurt you?"

As Lin Xiyin left the bedroom, Lin Yiming said, "Do you know you were wrong? Go back and apologize to Mu Ye properly, and live a good life from now on, understand?"

Lin Xiyin's eyes were already red.

She said, "Dad, I did nothing wrong."

"You want a divorce, and that's your fault!"

Lin Xiyin lifted her leg and walked away.

Lin Zihao chased after him.

He followed Lin Xiyin into the elevator: "Sis, what are you doing? Uncle isn't in good health, and Aunt doesn't have a job. The family will be relying on Brother-in-law a lot in the future..."

Lin Xiyin looked at him: "Lin Zihao, you've been out of college for so long, haven't you found a suitable job yet?"

Lin Zihao suddenly felt a little guilty: "There's no suitable one..."

"You said it yourself, my dad is in poor health and my mom doesn't work, so how can you have the nerve to live off your parents at home?"

Lin Zihao was stunned for a moment, then got angry: "I want to work too! I want to earn money too! But it's so hard to find a job these days..."

Lin Xiyin looked at him and said, "If all else fails, you can deliver food or packages. You can make money no matter what."

"You want me to do those jobs?" Lin Zihao looked at her in shock: "Are you still my sister?"

Lin Xiyin was exhausted and didn't want to say another word to him.

Lin Zihao graduated more than half a year ago. His living expenses during college were provided by Lin Xiyin.

Now that I've graduated, I'm not in a hurry to find a job. I don't have a penny to my name, but I'm still thinking about buying a house.

They actually went to ask Pei Muye for money.

Before Lin Xiyin stepped out of the elevator, she said to him, "I will divorce Pei Muyi. From now on, I have nothing to do with him, and he is no longer your brother-in-law, so..."

She lifted her leg to walk outside, and when she looked up, she saw Pei Muye.

I wonder how much of what was said just now he heard.

But Lin Xiyin wasn't afraid; she was telling the truth.

She was just wondering why Pei Muye hadn't left yet.

What about Ming Qingwan?

Lin Zihao also saw Pei Muye and immediately called out, "Brother-in-law."

After shouting, he remembered what Lin Xiyin had just said and was in a dilemma.

Pei Muye gave Lin Xiyin a deep look, said nothing, and turned to leave.

Lin Zihao couldn't help but call out "brother-in-law" again, then looked at Lin Xiyin and said, "Brother-in-law is angry, you should go after him!"

Is Pei Muye angry?

With his expressionless face and perpetually cold demeanor, how could Lin Zihao possibly tell that he was angry?

Lin Xiyin looked at him and said, "Remember what I said, he's not your brother-in-law anymore!"

Lin Xiyin went to get her car and saw Pei Muye again in the parking lot.

He stood beside Lin Xiyin's car, his jaw clenched, his thin lips pressed together, his face ashen.

Lin Xiyin walked over, as if she hadn't seen him, unlocked the car, and was about to open the car door.

As soon as the door was opened a crack, Pei Muye's large hand pressed down on it, and the door closed again.

Lin Xiyin then looked at him and asked, "Is something the matter?"

Pei Muye lowered his eyes and looked at her coldly: "Lin Xiyin, we are not divorced yet."

Lin Xiyin then realized that he must have overheard what she said to Lin Zihao.

Lin Xiyin looked at him: "I know, but isn't that just a matter of time?"

What if I say no?

Lin Xiyin was taken aback: "What?"

Pei Muye looked into her dark eyes, then quickly looked away and said calmly, "It's nothing."

Lin Xiyin said, "Then move aside, I need to get on the car."

"Where do you live now? Aren't you staying here?"

Lin Xiyin hummed in agreement, not wanting to say anything more.

Pei Muye asked again, "...You want to pursue a doctorate?"

Lin Xiyin was somewhat surprised: "How did you know?"