Chapter 34 It's not up to these trash to act like scoundrels!

Jiang Shiyuan paused.

Countless memories flooded my mind in an instant—bitter, sour, astringent, painful… yet I couldn’t find a trace of sweetness.

She was such a resilient and hardworking woman, yet she was on the verge of being crushed by this marriage.

She wanted to save herself.

No matter how much she loves or how strong she is, she is still just a mortal, and there will come a day when her feet are bleeding and she is in so much pain that she can't walk anymore.

"A person's patience is limited, and so is love; it cannot withstand unbridled squandering."

Jiang Shiyuan had her back to him, her voice so soft it seemed it could be blown away at any moment, "Before, it was because I had a reason to persevere."

Now, it's gone.

After saying that, she turned and walked away with her beautiful figure.

Xie Jinghuai sat there silently, his whole being like a living iceberg, his brows furrowed, his phoenix eyes dark and silent.

As he pondered Jiang Shiyuan's words, an unprecedented emptiness welled up in his chest. Deep within his heart, something seemed to be slowly slipping away, something elusive and hard to grasp.

Men are usually deep and composed, but at this moment, their thoughts were somewhat disordered.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts, and Han Xu walked in:

"Thank you, Mr. Xie."

Xie Jinghuai leaned over, reached for the cigarettes on the coffee table, took one out, lit it, and took a deep drag.

"Weren't you going to meet Nora's contact person?"

He wasn't actually a heavy smoker, and his movements were elegant but awkward.

Han Xu sighed softly, "There's no one to connect with."

Xie Jinghuai frowned. "What do you mean?"

"When Madam arrived, the receptionist refused to let her in, no matter what she said. In desperation, she had to use Nora as an excuse. Otherwise, she would probably still be waiting downstairs like an idiot." Han Xu's tone was filled with undisguised anger.

The man's thin lips moved slightly, but his throat instantly tightened, and he was speechless.

But soon, he scoffed, "How stupid of her, she couldn't just say she is..."

"Mr. Xie, you know I've always been on your side, but this time I want to say a few words for my wife. I genuinely feel that she's been wronged."

Han Xu took a deep breath and recounted Jiang Shiyuan's ordeal in detail, "Last year, your wife made you some desserts by hand. She never dared to come to the company to bother you, but for the first time, she mustered up the courage to come here to see you."

Because that day was your birthday. She wanted to give you a little surprise.

"You said... Jiang Shiyuan came to see me?" Xie Jinghuai's hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly, and the cigarette butt fell down.

He spent his birthday out with some friends last year, including Lin Zhixin.

Around midnight, he returned home reeking of alcohol. As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Jiang Shiyuan sitting there all alone, still waiting for him.

He vaguely remembered that her eyes were red that day, as if she had been crying.

Xie Jinghuai didn't know why she was crying, and he didn't bother to find out. Now it seems there's some hidden reason.

“That day, your wife was stopped by the receptionist and security. Not only was she humiliated in public, but the snacks she brought for you were also knocked over. All her good intentions were ruined.”

Han Xu shook his head indignantly and helplessly, "It all started because she said she was Mrs. Xie."

That incident must have deeply hurt Madam's pride. So it's understandable that she didn't want to mention her identity this time; she still has unresolved issues.

Xie Jinghuai listened in silence until the cigarette between his fingers had burned out.

He only regained his senses when the orange-red sparks burned his skin and he felt the pain.

"Mr. Xie, if I may be so blunt, you and Ms. Lin sometimes get along a little too closely."

Han Xu looked at the pastry box on the coffee table, feeling a pang of sadness. "I know Miss Lin is your savior. She fell ill because of saving you, and you've always wanted to repay her kindness. But she's really become too deeply involved in your life; her shadow is everywhere."

Don't you feel that your wife is being squeezed so much that she has no room to breathe?

"I know how to maintain appropriate boundaries with Zhixin."

The man raised his eyes, a hint of displeasure in his expression. "Also, I don't like it when people question me. Don't say things like that again."

Han Xu lowered his eyelids and remained silent.

"Were the receptionist and the security guard punished?" Xie Jinghuai asked coldly, picking up the stack of divorce papers and abruptly standing up.

“I’ve already opened them up.”

Is that enough?

He tossed the stack of documents into the trash can with a flick of his wrist. "If we don't let them regret it for the rest of their lives, if we don't make them remember it for the rest of their lives, is that considered punishment?"

I may look down on Jiang Shiyuan, but it's not up to these trash to debase myself.

Han Xu was secretly pleased and quickly nodded: "Understood, I'll take care of it right away!"

...

Jiang Shiyuan walked out of the Xie Group's gate and got into his car.

She calmed herself down and looked out the window at the magnificent skyscrapers.

In the past, she had fantasized countless times that one day she could enter this place, fight alongside her husband, and work together to create the future of the Xie Group.

Now, that dream has shattered along with her marriage.

Just then, the cell phone rang.

Looking at the name on the screen, Jiang Shiyuan's calm face suddenly broke into a bright smile:

"Xi'er!"

"Ten yuan! MUA~!"

The sweet and cheerful voice of her best friend Su Xier came from the other end of the phone, "I'm already at the airport, about to board the plane, and I'll land in Beijing tonight! We'll meet up when I get there!"

Jiang Shiyuan knew that her work was demanding and was worried that her health wouldn't be able to handle it, so she said gently:

"You must be exhausted after working away from home for so many days. There's plenty of time, so go home and rest as soon as you arrive."

"Ah...right, right, you're married now, you have kids, you can't be as carefree and playful as me anymore."

Su Xier couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. "Alright then, let's meet again tomorrow."

Jiang Shiyuan pursed her red lips. "No need for tomorrow, let's meet tonight."

Su Xi'er was overjoyed, "You can come out now? You don't have to breastfeed the baby anymore? You don't have to put up with that old bastard Xie's attitude anymore?"

"Tongtong is already five years old, why are you still feeding her milk? How about AD calcium milk?"

Jiang Shiyuan was both amused and exasperated. "We'll discuss the details when we meet tonight."

...

Time flew by, and night fell.

After dinner, Jiang Shiyuan quietly read a book in the living room while waiting for her best friend to arrive.

Suddenly, my phone vibrated; it was Butler Ning calling.

Jiang Shiyuan hesitated for a moment, but still accepted:

"Butler Ning, is there anything I can help you with?"

“Madam, I gave the recipe you sent me to the kitchen staff to make it, but their skills are not as good as yours, and the young master is not satisfied with the food.”

Jiang Shiyuan said calmly, "It'll get better with practice. It's not a complicated dish."

"Um... when are you coming back?" Butler Ning asked evasively.

"Just tell me what's wrong."

“Recently, I discovered that the young master has been secretly asking the servants to buy him fried chicken and hamburgers. The eldest young master is very busy every day and has no time to care about him. The young master has become more and more unscrupulous lately.”

Butler Ning's tone was very worried, "Not only that, but I also caught the young master staying up late these past few days, secretly playing on his phone. It seems he's been playing some kind of online game with Miss Lin..."

Jiang Shiyuan listened silently, her fingertips digging into the words on the book.

Fried chicken, hamburgers, mobile games... she used to never let Tongtong touch any of these delicious and fun things.

Now, he can eat, drink, and have fun without restraint, and with his Aunt Xinxin by his side, he must feel more free, comfortable, and happy every day than when he was with her.

Jiang Shiyuan's voice was calm and emotionless. "It's fine. Isn't this the life Tongtong has always wanted?"

"Please don't be ridiculous! The young master's life has been in chaos without you here!"

Seeing her so indifferent, Butler Ning was extremely anxious. "That Miss Lin seems to be pampering the young master, but she is actually harming the child! She keeps saying she loves the child, but he is not her own flesh and blood. How could she really love him?"

"Madam, please come back soon! The young master can't be without your care!"

To put it bluntly, they still want her to go back and continue being an annoying, unpaid nanny.

Just then, a car horn sounded outside the door.

"Madam, you..."

Butler Ning wanted to offer more advice, but Jiang Shiyuan interrupted her, saying, "I have other things to do here, so I'll stop here for now."

After hanging up the phone, she put on her slippers and hurried to the entrance. She pushed open the door, and a bright white light shone on her.

The door of the black sports car swung open, revealing a long, muscular leg that stepped out, its ultra-high red-soled heels striking the ground like a captivatingly beautiful weapon.

"Ten yuan!"

The next second, a beautiful woman with short, shoulder-length hair in a tight red dress bent down and got out of the car, her red lips raised, and walked quickly toward her, her presence seeming to set everything on fire.

Like a red rose blooming wildly, growing unrestrained, proud and flamboyant.

This is also the look of Jiang Shiyuan's deep love.

"Xi'er!" Jiang Shiyuan opened his arms and welcomed Su Xi'er into his embrace, holding her tightly.

"Waaah... I miss you so much!"

Su Xier sniffed, her sharp chin brushing against her thin shoulder blade. "Baby, you seem to have lost weight."

Jiang Shiyuan was startled, but then she added, "It's good to be thin! Being thin is healthy!"

"You've lost weight too. You must be very tired lately?" Jiang Shiyuan gently rubbed the top of her head affectionately.

"Our lord treats women like men and men like animals. How could I not lose weight!"

Su Xier blinked her bright eyes, looking at her with concern and deep affection, "Shiyuan, why did you move out of the Xie family? Did you have a fight with that scumbag Xie?"

Jiang Shiyuan put his arm around her shoulder and smiled slightly, "It's cold outside, let's go inside and talk."