Chapter 141 I don't want you to get a divorce!

Xie Jinghuai stayed at the hospital until the afternoon before dragging his exhausted body back to Guanlan Garden.

Already exhausted from a sleepless night, Dr. Zhang's words left him feeling completely drained and utterly drained.

It felt as if something precious had been lost without a sound, leaving a cold and empty feeling in my chest.

Xie Jinghuai had barely entered the room, not even having time to drink some water, when Butler Ning hurriedly came to greet him:

"Young Master, you must go up and see the Young Master! Something terrible has happened!"

Xie Jinghuai's expression hardened. "What? Is Tongtong sick?"

"No, I'm injured!"

"What happened?"

"Today, the young master and the cousin went to Madam's place to play. Because of some things... they got into an argument, and the two children started fighting. I had a hard time separating them. The young master's eye was swollen from the beating, and his face was scratched!"

Butler Ning was heartbroken. "Young Master's actions were far too ruthless, as if he had some deep-seated grudge against us!"

"They're all just kids, what hatred could they possibly have? You're overthinking it."

Xie Jinghuai pinched the bridge of his nose. "Why were they fighting?"

"Because the young master mocked the young master, saying that you and your wife are definitely going to get a divorce, and that the young master will soon be a child without a mother."

Butler Ning sighed, his tone filled with resentment and anger, "In terms of intelligence, background, and appearance, how can the young master compare to the young master? If he gets the chance, he will definitely humiliate the young master properly."

A child doesn't have such complex thoughts; they all come from being influenced by their parents.

"Alright!"

Xie Jinghuai frowned in annoyance, "It's a rule of the Xie family not to talk about members of the Xie family behind their backs. Have you forgotten all that?"

"Waaaaah... Daddy!"

At this moment, Tongtong ran over crying and hugged the man tightly, "Don't divorce Mommy... I don't want you to divorce!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Jinghuai's heart trembled slightly, and his cold and stern expression softened somewhat.

Tongtong then coldly retorted, "If you two get divorced... I won't be able to hold my head up in front of my classmates, and Xie Yilin will laugh me to death!"

I am your son, the future heir of the Xie family! I will not allow anyone to laugh at me!

Xie Jinghuai was stunned. "You don't want me to divorce your mother, just because... you're afraid of losing face?"

"Otherwise what?"

Tongtong sniffed and said matter-of-factly, "Mommy doesn't care about me. She doesn't even call me. She's always hanging out with Fu Yansi's dad and doesn't care about your feelings at all... If it weren't for that, I wouldn't want her to be my mom. It's so embarrassing!"

"Fuck? Xie Junheng, where did you learn that word?!"

Xie Jinghuai's anger surged, "How could you use such vile and vulgar words to describe your own mother!"

Tongtong was stunned and momentarily breathless.

Butler Ning quickly came to the child's rescue, "It must be the young master who raised him. I wonder what the second young lady and her husband teach the child at home. The young master is only a cat's age, yet he already knows how to swear!"

"From now on, except for family dinners, you should have less contact with Xie Yilin unless absolutely necessary."

Xie Jinghuai gritted his teeth and coldly forced out angry words, "Also, your mother gave birth to you and raised you, so you should treat her with respect!"

"Next time I hear such rebellious words from your mouth, Xie Junheng, you can pack your bags and go live with your grandmother, and never come back!"

Tongtong was startled and lowered her head, but there was defiance in her eyes.

...

The Lin Family Villa.

"Damn it! That bitch is still alive! And she looks perfectly fine! How could this be?!"

The bedroom floor was a mess, but Lin Zhixin, who was usually gentle and weak, was now full of energy. She smashed everything she could in the room and gave the coffee table a good "tabletop cleanup".

"Xinxin! It's okay, it's okay... Don't be angry, don't be angry!"

Liu Nianrou rushed forward and hugged Lin Zhixin, who was trembling with anger. A sinister glint flashed in her eyes. "No one can be so lucky forever. If it doesn't work this time, there will be a next time. Your uncle always has a way!"

Lin Zhixin, panting heavily, looked doubtful. "Mom, who exactly is the person you entrusted with this task? How can you trust him so much? Is he really trustworthy?"

Liu Nianrou's face was gloomy. "He and Mom have known each other since they were young and are very good friends. Mom doesn't trust anyone but him."

She could only reveal so much about that man; saying more would only create more problems.

In her opinion, it would be better if Xinxin remained in the dark her whole life.

Then she would be a respectable daughter of the Lin family for the rest of her life, and would always be able to outshine Jiang Buyu, that old hag's daughter!

"You just need to be careful not to overdo it, but Mom, I have to remind you of something."

Lin Zhixin's eyes flashed with a fierce glint. "If you're using him to do things for us, you'd better have a way out for yourself. You absolutely can't let him drag us down with you."

The police have now arrested Wu Hui and the kidnappers he hired. If they implicate your friend, and follow the trail, it's hard to guarantee you won't be dragged into it. If it leads back to you, I'll be implicated too. That policeman surnamed Chen from last time already started to suspect me. If he gets even a single clue, he'll investigate us thoroughly, and then my image in Brother Jinghuai's eyes will be..."

Liu Nianrou said resolutely, "Xinxin, don't panic, we'll be fine. If anything happens, Mom will never be a burden to you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhixin's brows relaxed somewhat, but she still couldn't swallow her anger.

"Miss, Madam," came the servant's voice from outside the door.

Lin Zhixin asked irritably, "What is it?!"

"Mr. Xie is here, he's right outside the door. Please go over and see him, he has something to say to you."

"Brother Jinghuai is here?!" Lin Zhixin's gloom vanished, replaced by overwhelming joy.

"Good child, don't overthink it. Look, President Xie came to see you personally late at night. It shows how much he cares about you and how much he dotes on you."

Liu Nianrou tidied Lin Zhixin's hair. "Go quickly, my good daughter. The position of the young mistress of the Xie family is destined to be yours."

Lin Zhixin changed into a beautiful dress and happily went downstairs.

Liu Nianrou stood alone in the room, her expression gloomy.

Suddenly, my phone vibrated.

When she saw the unsaved number on the screen, she was startled, hurriedly locked the door and closed the window, and ran into the bathroom before daring to answer.

"Are you crazy! Calling at this hour!"

Liu Nianrou's eyes reddened with anxiety, and her voice was extremely low, "Lin Chengchou wasn't here tonight, and I happened to be in my daughter's room, otherwise you would have killed me! You're never the kind of person who acts so impulsively!"

"Ah Rou, I'm sorry."

From that side came a man's remorseful voice, which was also incredibly gentle, "I had planned everything perfectly; that girl surnamed Jiang was doomed."

Unexpectedly, she had Fu Chenzhou backing her up. That man was very powerful, and in every way, he was no less capable than Xie Jinghuai.

Liu Nianrou gritted her teeth in resentment, "I thought that since Xie Jinghuai didn't love her and was disgusted with her, that girl would be at his mercy. But I was wrong!"

The man comforted her gently, "Arou, there's plenty of time. Right now, getting them to divorce and letting Xinxin marry into the Xie family is more important than anything else."

"What other options are there? This is the only thing we can do for now!"

“Arou…”

The man hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "All these years, how has Lin Chengchou treated you and your daughter?"

"Whether he treats me well or not doesn't matter. The main thing is that he treats Xinxin exceptionally well. Her food, clothing, and daily necessities are all at the level of a thousand-dollar woman, something Jiang Shiyuan would never even dare to dream of." Liu Nianrou twirled a strand of hair with her fingers, her tone quite smug.

"That's good."

The man paused, then spoke in a hoarse voice, "Arou, could you find an opportunity to let me see Xinxin recently?"

"No, absolutely not now!"

The man pleaded, "I'll just look at her from afar, that's all... I won't bother her."

Liu Nianrou remained unyielding, only impatiently replying, "Wait a bit, let's talk about it another time!"

...

The night was as cold as frost.

In the Lin family mansion, Xie Jinghuai, tall and imposing, leaned against the car door in a black Bugatti. The biting wind swept across his haggard face as he covered the flame with his hand in the cold wind, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag.

He rarely smokes, but when he's upset, he'll smoke nonstop.

"Brother Jinghuai!"

Lin Zhixin wore a pure white dress with an expensive beige cashmere shawl draped over her shoulders. She had specially styled her hair in a bun and worn the jade hairpin he had given her, all for the occasion. Her dark hair swayed gently with each graceful step, exuding charm.

It may seem unintentional, but it is actually meticulously designed in every detail.

"Zhixin." Xie Jinghuai smiled faintly.

Seeing her approach, he knew she was unwell, so he immediately stubbed out his cigarette on the hood.

"It's so cold outside, don't stand here, come inside and have a cup of hot tea." Lin Zhixin said gently, naturally taking the man's strong arm.

However, he remained unmoved, staring intently at her.

"Brother Jinghuai, what's wrong with you? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Lin Zhixin was confident that she looked exceptionally beautiful tonight, and the man stared at her, blushing and his heart pounding. "Is there something on my face?"

“Zhixin”.

Xie Jinghuai took a deep breath. "We've known each other for many years. I know you are a person of deep feelings and integrity, someone who is wholeheartedly devoted to academic research and has never been interested in luxurious material possessions."

Indifferent to fame and fortune, and detached from worldly affairs—this is the persona Lin Zhixin presents to men.

She was completely confused. "Yes...yes, Brother Jinghuai. You know what kind of person I am."

"Although it's not right to do this, Zhixin, I'm sorry."

The man's throat tightened slightly, and his voice became hoarse. "Could you return the hairpin I gave you at the auction last time?"