Chapter Thirty-One: I Want a Divorce Certificate

The light from the ceiling shattered in her eyes, and Yan Mingshen was momentarily stunned by her smile.

The frustration and dissatisfaction of the past few days vanished instantly.

She came alone with a cake to celebrate his birthday.

But he's still here sulking with her.

Yan Mingshen's Adam's apple bobbed, as if he wanted to say something, but Su Xiao interrupted him.

"Let's cut the cake quickly."

Su Xiao smiled and pushed the cake in a little further.

The cool metal still retained the warmth of Su Xiao's palm.

He glanced at the person beside him and saw that she hadn't moved away and was still standing half a step away from him.

Raise your hand and aim the knife at the center of the top of the cake.

The moment the blade touched the cream, it sank in softly with little resistance, like poking into a warm, soft cloud.

He pressed down lightly on his wrist, and the blade slid smoothly downwards.

The cut surface of the cream had a delicate, milky-white sheen.

Mango chunks are visible inside the layers, their orange-yellow flesh coated with a bit of clear juice.

The sweet aroma of butter and caramel slowly spread, and when it reached my nose, even the air felt soft and sweet.

But it couldn't cut any further down.

"Ming Shen, let the kitchen do the chopping."

Zhou Manyun glanced at Su Xiao, then suddenly raised her hand to signal the maid next to her to take away the cake.

Su Xiao frowned, not understanding what she meant.

"Mom, the birthday person should definitely cut the cake the best."

"Xiaoxiao."

Zhou Manyun looked at Su Xiao with a complicated expression and spoke.

"I left the gift in the study upstairs. Come with me for a moment."

"……good"

Su Xiao knew that Zhou Manyun's sudden outburst must have come from something.

However, she was extremely meticulous in everything she did, from registration to drafting the agreement.

She didn't tell anyone except Xu An.

Su Xiao glanced at Yan Mingshen, then quietly followed Zhou Manyun to the study.

Zhou Manyun threw the cake on the table.

As if to confirm her guess, she used a cake knife to cut through the cream.

I saw the leaking sealed bag and the divorce agreement inside.

Enraged, he threw the knife at Su Xiao's feet.

"You want a divorce?"

"yes."

Su Xiao was too lazy to pretend anymore.

She came today to tell Yan Mingshen about a divorce.

If they can't get a divorce, she won't leave the Yan family.

"You..." Zhou Manyun was so angry that she couldn't speak.

She believed that Su Xiao marrying into the Yan family was a step up for the Su family.

How dare Su Xiao!

If word got out, the spittle from that group of people outside would drown her.

She patted her chest to calm herself down.

"Is divorce absolutely necessary?"

"It's a must to leave."

Su Xiao leaned against the table and looked directly at Zhou Manyun, wondering what the other woman was up to.

"I can let you leave, but you have to agree to one condition."

Zhou Manyun took two sips of water before she could swallow her anger.

Now is a crucial time for the Yan family to climb up the social ladder to the Tang family.

Even if Grandpa Tang is unwilling, he will consider it for Su Xiao's sake.

She absolutely cannot let Su Xiao go at this critical juncture.

"On what grounds?"

Su Xiao sneered.

"I'm going out to confront Yan Mingshen now. I don't believe he won't leave me."

"Just because the Su family's land deed is in my hands."

Zhou Manyun sat on the leather sofa, seemingly certain that she would agree.

Su Xiao looked up at her, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

Although it's unclear why the Su family's belongings ended up in Zhou Manyun's hands.

But upon closer reflection...

It's not surprising that the Su family, a bunch of good-for-nothings, would do something like this.

"What are the conditions?"

Su Xiao had to admit that she was shamefully tempted by such conditions.

She had already prepared herself to break ties with the Su family after the divorce.

Now that we have the land deed, things are much easier to resolve over there.

"That collaboration with my Tang family."

Zhou Manyun leaned back in her chair, reverting to her disdainful demeanor.

"In return, I can give you the Su family's land deed."

"I also need the divorce certificate." Su Xiao looked down at her fingernails.

Since there's room for discussion, she must get a divorce today.

"I'll ask someone to take care of it."

Hearing that she was in such a hurry to get a divorce, Zhou Manyun felt a lump in her throat, unable to breathe.

"You'd better behave yourself, or even a whisper of the divorce will get out..."

"Don't worry, I only care about the results."

Su Xiao pursed her lips.

That's fine too.

This saves her from worrying about Yan Mingshen standing her up on the day they get their marriage certificate.

Once the collaboration ended, she would be completely free.

"Take that gift box."

Zhou Manyun took another sip of water, stood up from her seat, and spoke with a threatening tone.

"What should I say and what shouldn't I say when we go downstairs later..."

"I know."

Su Xiao took the gift box and followed obediently behind her.

The banquet was halfway through, and the tables had already been cleared away.

Several families gathered in twos and threes to chat.

Yan Mingshen was surrounded and ultimately didn't get to eat the cake.

Su Xiao felt a little disappointed.

It's a pity that her carefully planned excitement was ruined.

Seeing that her son was too busy to attend to this matter, Zhou Manyun made an excuse and let Su Xiao go.

It's rare that there's still plenty of time.

Su Xiao got into the car and made a phone call to Xu An.

"How about it, Xiaoxiao! Did that bastard's jaw drop when he saw the divorce papers?"

Xu An's loud and boisterous voice came from the other end of the receiver.

This left Su Xiao at a loss for how to explain it to her.

"Things are a bit complicated. Are you busy right now?"

"No rush, I don't join the team until the day after tomorrow. Why don't you treat me to a drink, Team Leader Su?"

Xu An's voice carried a hint of teasing.

"OK."

Su Xiao raised an eyebrow.

It just so happens that she hasn't gone out to let loose in a long time.

She's been busy lately, and until her father's matter is settled, she hasn't had the energy to go out for drinks.

Are you home? I'll come pick you up.

"I'm at the company. Just come to the entrance of PH and wait for me."

Xu An glanced at the time.

Her company is located on the outer ring road, so it's quite troublesome for Su Xiao to come here.

After hanging up the phone, Su Xiao went to the mall to change her clothes.

She parked her car in the underground garage and took a taxi to the bar.

A short while later, Xu An also arrived.

The two chatted and laughed as they followed the receptionist to the booth they had reserved in advance.

I had just started drinking when I saw an acquaintance across from me.

It's Lin Xi.

Her chin was grabbed and she was forced to kneel on the ground.

The man in the lead was unhurried.

She poured glass after glass of vodka down her throat.

"Isn't it a show-off?"

"Drink it!"

"Why aren't you drinking anymore?"

"......"

Su Xiao frowned and was about to get up.

But Xu An grabbed his sleeve.

"You know him?"

“Colleague.” Su Xiao nodded.

She simply couldn't bear to see the girls she knew being treated like this.

"Wait, I'll go with you."