Chapter 19 Her pride and persistence were a joke.

On the morning of the 2nd, Lu Xuemei called.

As soon as the call connected, she said, "Xiyin, what's wrong with you? Zihao sent you so many messages and called you yesterday, but you didn't reply. It's New Year's Day, can't you even call us?"

Lin Xiyin lowered her eyes and said, "Mom, I'm sorry."

"You don't need to apologize to me!" Lu Xuemei said. "You just need to apologize to Mu Ye!"

Lin Xiyin was taken aback.

Lu Xuemei continued, "Men need to be coaxed. If you say a few nice words and humble yourself, why do you insist on divorce? Ruanruan, listen to your mother and apologize to him properly, okay?"

Lin Xiyin felt a desolate emptiness in her heart: "Mom, it's impossible. I'm definitely going to divorce him."

"Why are you so stubborn, child! Divorce, divorce! Do you know what divorce means? If you get divorced, how can your father and I hold our heads high?"

Lin Xiyin's eyes welled up with tears: "Mom, I'm sorry..."

She hung up the phone after saying that.

Actually, her parents have always been very good to her since she was a child.

However, after Lin Zihao arrived at her home, because Lin Zihao's parents had passed away, Lin Yiming and his wife treated him very well.

At first, Lin Xiyin had no objections; she herself felt sorry for her cousin.

But he later realized that his parents had been too indulgent towards Lin Zihao.

She's even better than her own daughter.

Especially after she married Pei Muye, if it weren't for Lin Zihao, the Lin family wouldn't have had such a hard time, and she wouldn't have felt so inferior in front of Pei Muye.

Now, her parents are disregarding her feelings and forcing her to apologize to Pei Muye.

How could Lin Xiyin not feel sad?

She stared blankly for a while, then went back to looking at the documents.

She didn't know how much time had passed when her phone rang. She picked it up and glanced at it.

Pei Muye sent an address and then said: Come over.

His tone was casual, yet it left no room for refusal.

He's always been like that.

They treated her like a pet, summoning her at will and dismissing her at will.

Lin Xiyin simply placed her phone face down on the table, pretending not to see it.

A moment later, the phone rang again.

She took a deep breath, picked it up to look at it, and then jumped up to change her clothes.

Pei Muye sent another message saying: Your parents are both here.

Why would Lin Yiming and Lu Xuemei go to find Pei Muye?

Lin Xiyin could almost guess what they would say.

She rushed out the door and drove off.

Twenty minutes later, she pushed open the door to that private room.

Everyone in the room looked over.

Lin Yiming and Lu Xuemei sat together, and opposite them was Pei Muye.

The man looked over indifferently, his eyes dark, his gaze as noble and cold as ever.

Lin Xiyin frowned and walked over: "Mom and Dad, what are you doing?"

When Lu Xuemei saw her, she was overjoyed: "Ruan Ruan, you've come at the right time! Quickly, apologize to Mu Ye, and you two can live a good life together from now on!"

Soft?

Pei Muyi's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

Lin Xiyin's heart sank to the bottom.

Her eyes were red, and she struggled to maintain what little pride she had left: "Dad, Mom, you go."

"You silly child!" Lu Xuemei still smiled: "Mom asked, Mu Ye didn't say anything about divorce, it's all your fault for throwing a tantrum."

Lin Xiyin suddenly looked at Pei Muye.

Pei Muye just looked at her, his posture relaxed and his gaze unrestrained.

He still exudes that same ease and domineering presence, as if he can control everything.

Lin Xiyin instantly understood what Pei Muyi was saying to her parents.

He did it for the company, for the stock market, and besides... he could sleep with her anytime. If he was upset with Ming Qingwan, he could vent his anger on her without restraint.

That's why he doesn't want a divorce for the time being.

She thought about how her parents had asked her out, and all they said was that she was being unreasonable and ignorant, and that she should apologize.

Lin Xiyin felt humiliated and ashamed, and felt even more unable to hold her head up in front of this man.

Pei Muye's gaze seemed to hold a hint of irony.

Lin Xiyin was deeply hurt, and her feigned composure almost vanished.

Her eyes were red and her voice was choked with emotion: "Mom and Dad, I will make my own decisions."

Lin Yiming was furious; "You decide? What decisions can you make? Marriage is not a game! How old are you? Still throwing tantrums, it's shameful!"

Lu Xuemei also said, "That's right, Mu Ye is such a good child, how can you be so insensible?"

After she finished speaking, she smiled and looked at Pei Muye: "Muye, please be understanding. She's been spoiled by us and is really immature..."

Seeing the humble and ingratiating smile on her mother's face, Lin Xiyin almost couldn't stand up.

All her pride and persistence seemed like a joke.

She went to see Pei Muye, and he looked at her with a leisurely air.

All that was happening before his eyes seemed to have no effect on him at all.

Looking at all this, he would probably think it's all a farce.

Isn't she and her parents ridiculous in her eyes?

My lower abdomen felt a sharp tug.

In an instant, the lights overhead became dazzling, and the sounds around me were like the roar of fighter jets.

Lin Xiyin swayed and almost lost her balance.

A large hand reached out and grasped her arm.

"Ruanruan, what's wrong!"

Lu Xuemei quickly got up and stood on the other side to support her.

Lin Xiyin's face was pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

They helped Lin Xiyin sit down, and Lu Xuemei poured her a cup of hot water, letting her drink it in small sips.

Lin Xiyin slowly recovered.

"Dad, Mom, I want to talk to Pei Muyi alone." Lin Xiyin's voice trembled slightly. "Is that alright?"

Seeing her like this, Lu Xuemei felt sorry for her: "Okay, okay, you two talk. Ruan Ruan, you talk to him nicely, okay?"

Soon, Lin Yiming and Lu Xuemei left, leaving only her and Pei Muye in the private room.

Lin Xiyin looked over and saw Pei Muye sitting opposite her. Compared to his previous nonchalant demeanor, he was now frowning slightly as he looked at her, seemingly dissatisfied.

Lin Xiyin didn't want to say more to him, and she didn't want to question him about how he used her as a tool for venting his anger last night.

Is it meaningful? In the end, it only brings shame upon oneself.

She stated directly, "Don't worry about what my parents say. I want a divorce; it's my own business, and I can make that decision."

"Your parents told me a lot," Pei Muye said in a low voice, "Your father's illness still requires further treatment, and there's also Lin Zihao..."

Lin Xiyin felt as if she had been stripped naked and was standing there in front of everyone.

Shame and embarrassment overwhelmed her once again, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She gritted her teeth, her beautiful, dark eyes wide open, and after a moment of hesitation, she spoke: "It has nothing to do with you. Pei Muye, after the divorce, whatever kind of life I lead, whether I'm poor or destitute, it has nothing to do with you."

Pei Muyi remained silent for a few seconds before speaking: "I can't make any arrangements for the divorce at the moment."

Give me some time.

Pei Muye looked at her, his brows furrowing slightly: "Are you in a hurry?"

Lin Xiyin nodded: "I'm anxious."

Pei Muye suddenly scoffed.

Lin Xiyin felt as if that voice had struck her pride.

What self-respect, what dignity? In his presence, they have nowhere to hide, and are utterly ridiculous.

Pei Muye stood up, looking down at her: "I've had someone draft the divorce agreement, and I'll let you know."

"how long."

Hearing her calm and composed voice, Pei Muye's gaze grew even more profound.

He said, "Don't worry, it will be soon."

After saying that, he strode out of the private room.

Lin Xiyin's straight back suddenly slumped.

it hurts.

My lower abdomen is uncomfortable, my chest is also uncomfortable, and it feels like there's no part of my body that feels good.

"Lin Xiyin?"

A mocking voice suddenly rang out.

Lin Xiyin looked over with a pale face.

It turned out to be Chi Tianlin.

Chi Tianlin had just walked past the private room, glanced inside casually, and then realized something was wrong. He took a few steps back and called her name.

Seeing that face, Chi Tianlin felt quite impressed with himself.

He recognized Lin Xiyin even though she was looking down and turned to the side.

"You've made plans to have dinner with someone?" Chi Tianlin leaned against the doorframe, a smile playing on his lips. "Pei Muye?"

Lin Xiyin didn't want to have anything to do with him, so she got up to leave.

But as soon as she got up, she swayed and felt dizzy.

Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm, giving Lin Xiyin a foothold and allowing her to barely stand.

When I opened my eyes, I saw Chi Tianlin's excessively handsome face.

Chi Tianlin immediately let go and took two steps back: "Are you alright?"

Lin Xiyin leaned on the table, her face even paler. She shook her head and said, "I'm fine, thank you."

Seeing her extremely unpleasant expression, Chi Tianlin couldn't help but say, "Where's your man? Making you wait for someone is so ungentlemanly!"

If anyone familiar with Chi Tianlin heard this, they would probably laugh their heads off.

If we're talking about the least gentlemanly person, Chi Tianlin is second to none.

He has always been capricious and unrestrained.

Lin Xiyin didn't want to say another word to him. She stood there for a while, and the discomfort had passed.

She looked up and said coldly, "Thank you, Mr. Chi. Goodbye."

After saying that, he walked past Chi Tianlin and left the private room.

A faint, sweet fragrance wafted past Chi Tianlin's nose; it was the scent that had unexpectedly entered his nostrils when he had just helped Lin Xiyin up.

Chi Tianlin smiled slightly, raised an eyebrow, and turned to leave.

Lin Xiyin got into the car, but still felt uncomfortable all over.

She checked the time; it was lunchtime, and she figured the hospital wouldn't be open for business anyway.

Given her condition, she can't go to the emergency room.

She had no choice but to drive back to her place first.

As soon as I got home, I received a call from Lu Xuemei: "Ruanruan, how did your talk with Muye go? Did you apologize?"

After being disappointed so many times, I've gotten used to it.

Lin Xiyin said, "Mom, don't go looking for Pei Muye anymore. He and I are definitely getting a divorce."

Lu Xuemei immediately became anxious: "What's wrong with you? Divorce him, do you think you can find a better man? Pei Muye's conditions are already better than yours, and you still..."

"Mom," Lin Xiyin interrupted her, "It's impossible for him and me to continue. Please don't go looking for him, I beg you..."

"Her dad!"

A startled cry suddenly came from the phone, and Lin Xiyin jumped up; "Mom! What happened to Dad?"

The phone kept beeping, but no one answered.

Lin Xiyin was extremely anxious and tried calling again, but no one answered.

She went straight downstairs, got in her car, and drove home.

Lin Yiming fainted and was taken to the nearest hospital by ambulance.