☆, Chapter 169 The Past

In the awkward silence, Xi Yin met Gu Huaitian's inquiring gaze and stared at him for a while, then leaned forward and looked at him with her head tilted, "You really have lost your memory?"

The close distance beyond the safety line made Gu Huaitian feel a little uncomfortable. He stepped back and asked, "Do you think this kind of thing can be fake?"

"It's not that it can't be fake. If you don't watch TV dramas, you won't know that pretending to have amnesia is a very common trope..." Xi Yin said.

"Then what benefits will I get from doing this?" Gu Huaitian asked.

"..." Xi Yin choked, "It's not really any good..."

It just happened so suddenly that it was hard for her to accept it.

Not to mention that Gu Huaitian in front of him was acting as usual, with that cold, arrogant and domineering look, no different from usual.

Normally, after losing memory, everything is unfamiliar. Shouldn't you feel insecure, startled, and pitiful? Why is there no one in front of you?

"So you have forgotten everything now, including the divorce today," Xi Yin asked.

"He told me about the divorce." Gu Huaitian looked at her, with a sharp inquiry in his eyes, "But he didn't tell me why the divorce was."

"What else could it be?" Xi Yin spread her hands. "Of course it's because you've wronged me. You cheated on me with a mistress, and the mistress came to my house when she got pregnant. What else can I do if I don't divorce you?"

She was just talking nonsense, but Gu Huaitian was stunned after hearing it. He looked at her with a frown on his face, and an incredible expression appeared on his handsome face.

It seemed as if he actually believed it.

It was rare to be able to trick this man, so Xi Yin's evil interest suddenly emerged and she began to make up a story seriously. "Oh, it's hard for me. I've been married for a year and encountered something like this. But never mind. Since you have lost your memory and don't remember anything, I feel more balanced. Anyway, you don't remember anything, so you definitely don't remember the mistress either."

He said, waving his hands magnanimously, "Forget it, forget it, let's end this matter here, let's part ways amicably."

"I cheated on my partner," Gu Huaitian asked.

"Yeah." Xi Yin nodded.

"Secretary of the Court"

"yes."

"The mistress is pregnant and comes to the house to make trouble"

"Yeah..." Xi Yin sighed pretentiously, "Ah..."

Gu Huaitian looked at the gloating expression on her face that had not yet been completely concealed, took out his cell phone, tapped the screen a few times, and typed in his and Xi Yin's names.

"When did it happen?"

"Just a week ago." Xi Yin said casually.

"A week ago, the news was at its peak, but I couldn't find any of it online."

Gu Huaitian turned the phone around, facing Xi Yin, and asked calmly.

"For a vice president of an entertainment company whose looks are no less impressive than those of its artists, cheating on his wife and supporting a mistress should be a hot topic, and the media would be eager to report on it. However, I can't find any clues online. I can, however, find news about our marriage a year ago. The media reported it was a business marriage..."

"So how did my cheating wife manage to sneak in without anyone noticing, show up at home pregnant, and still not be discovered by the media, which is good at digging up news?"

"..." Xi Yin opened her mouth in silence, but for a long time, she couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation.

"Hmm" the man lowered the ending tone with a hint of sexiness.

"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you." Xi Yin waved her hand in defeat. "Since you can figure it out by deduction, it seems amnesia won't affect you much. The Civil Affairs Bureau is closed today and the paperwork can't be processed. Monday should be fine, so we can get the divorce as planned."

Hearing the word "divorce", Gu Huaitian frowned subconsciously.

That was a subconscious rejection in his heart and had nothing to do with his current thoughts.

But he couldn't help but care.

Xi Yin added, "You guessed right. It has nothing to do with cheating or keeping a mistress. We got married a year ago for business purposes and agreed to divorce after a year. Now the deadline has expired."

The limit has been reached.

These four words stabbed into Gu Huaitian's heart like a knife, making him feel very uncomfortable.

He had no idea about the past since he woke up, but because of Xi Yin's words, he inexplicably felt a sense of rejection.

This is an instinctive resistance buried deep in my heart. Even if I don’t remember anything, I still reject it subconsciously.

Gu Huaitian looked at Xi Yin.

The woman in front of him had a pair of beautiful fox eyes, with natural charm. Her dark pupils were very smart, and there was a bit of unconscious evil hidden in them.

Since he woke up, everything seemed unfamiliar to him, but the moment he saw Xi Yin walk in, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

This familiarity brought an inexplicable sense of closeness. Although the person in front of him exuded an unreliable and evil spirit, he subconsciously wanted to trust him and get close to him.

Gu Huaitian thought about why he agreed to get married in the first place. Anyway, now he has no intention of letting go of this person who is very special to her.

"No." He refused.

"..." Xi Yin was stunned and asked, "What do you mean? Why can't I divorce you?"

"Yes." Gu Huai added, "We can't divorce for the time being."

"Why?" Xi Yin was puzzled. "I don't think your memory loss has caused you any trouble at all, and divorce won't affect you at all. This was agreed upon long ago, and I have my own plans for the future..."

"Scientifically speaking, amnesia is a form of brain damage and can be categorized as the same as mental illness. It falls under the category of lack of civil capacity and requires care from a spouse, so divorce is not possible." Gu Huaitian interrupted her.

"..." Xi Yin looked like she was lying, but she couldn't find a suitable point to refute it for a long time.

"Of course you can also file a lawsuit and wait for the court's decision, which may take at least half a year. During this time, we will still be husband and wife." Gu Huaitian said.

“…” Xi Yin was speechless.

When she was about to retort, Gu Huaitian took a step forward and looked at her with a look of understanding, his eyes full of insight. "Since we got married for a marriage alliance and we agreed on a deadline, I guess you haven't fulfilled your marital obligations this year."

This is nature.

Xi Yin and Gu Huaitian got married just for their own needs. Since they knew each other well, there was no need to sign a contract. However, the first agreement they had with each other must be that they would not interfere with each other after marriage and that there would be clear boundaries.

The obligation of husband and wife is something that no one needs.

But at this moment, she was being stared at by the man, his handsome face was so close to her that she could even see every thick black eyelash clearly at the distance she had never seen before.

Xi Yinmoming was a little nervous. "This is what we agreed upon at the beginning, and it's something we both agree on."

"I don't remember what happened back then. I only know that if you really file a lawsuit, I will ask you to fulfill your obligations as a wife before the divorce." Gu Huaitian narrowed his eyes dangerously and asked, "As for the specific obligations, do you need me to tell you one by one?"

…

Xi Yin discovered that there was a difference between Gu Huaitian before and after he lost his memory.

In the past, Gu Huaitian was very proud and chaste. He felt like he had suffered a great loss if he was touched by any young female star under the company. He was as conservative as an unmarried girl.

Who would have thought that after losing his memory, he would suddenly become a shameless gangster?

He looked so decisive, as if if she insisted on divorce, he would be able to put her on the hospital bed and fulfill his marital obligations in a matter of minutes.

Under pressure from the tyrannical Gu, Xi Yin had no choice but to agree to put the divorce off until later.

Because Gu Huaitian didn't like the atmosphere and smell of the hospital, after the two of them reluctantly reached an agreement, Xi Yin asked Cheng Jian to go and handle the discharge procedures.

Cheng Jian drove her and Gu Huaitian back to the villa. Without going in, he said, "Miss Xi, I won't be accompanying you and Mr. Gu to be a light bulb. I still have some things to deal with at the company. If you have anything, just call me. I'm always available."

"Yeah." Xi Yin nodded, then remembered something and asked, "By the way, have you told Uncle Gu about Gu Huaitian's situation?"

"I had already informed Director Gu before notifying Miss Xi, but Director Gu is currently abroad and the fastest flight won't be back until tomorrow morning." Cheng Jian said, "He is very worried about Mr. Gu and said he will be back as soon as possible."

Worry

Xi Yin sneered and said nothing.

If Gu Jinnian was really worried, even if he couldn't come back for the time being, he would definitely call Gu Huaitian to confirm whether he was really safe.

But several hours have passed since the incident happened, and there has not been a single phone call, which shows how superficial the concern is.

In fact, ever since Gu Jinnian remarried and gave birth to the second son of the Gu family, there was almost no affection left for him and Gu Huaitian.

Now that Gu Laoer has grown up, Gu Jinnian regards Gu Huaitian as a thorn in his side. He favors his second son and wishes to give the company and property to Gu Laoer.

But Gu Huaitian worked hard and was very capable, and successfully gained the decision-making power of the company. Gu Jinnian was not very satisfied with this.

Now that Gu Huaitian has lost his memory, he has to put the company affairs aside for a while. How could Gu Jinnian let go of such a good opportunity?

Who knows, he might do something shameless and take advantage of the situation.

Xi Yin hesitated and decided to have a good chat with Gu Huaitian about the Gu family, but she was pulled over by the man as soon as she entered the door.

"What is that?" Gu Huaitian asked her, pointing at the two silver suitcases standing by the wall.

Xi Yin took a look and saw that it was the luggage she had packed in the morning. "This is the luggage I packed."

Gu Huaitian's brows suddenly tightened, "You have packed your things and are planning to leave tonight"

"Yeah." Xi Yin didn't think it was a big deal. "Since we're divorced, of course I have to leave. I'm going home to see my dad first, and then there are other things... Let's not talk about this anymore. My uncle will be back tomorrow, so I have something to tell you..."

Before she could finish her words, the phone in her bag suddenly rang.

Xi Yin gestured to Gu Huaitian and went to the balcony with her cell phone to answer the call.

"Yinyin, the venue for tonight's party has been changed. It's on the top floor of the flower exhibition. You know, it's the tallest hotel in our city!" When the phone was connected, Xu Ruowei's voice was as bright and cheerful as ever.

A week ago, Xi Yin agreed to attend her birthday dinner, which was scheduled for eight o'clock tonight.

At that time, Xi Yin was thinking that she had just divorced Gu Huaitian and was free physically and mentally, and she couldn't miss her good friend's important birthday.

Who would have thought that the situation would change so drastically and that Gu Huai would encounter this incident.

Xi Yin was helpless, "Ruo Wei, something has happened here, maybe tonight..."

"No!" Xu Ruowei almost cried when she heard it. "Good Yinyin, Ah Jun and I invited eight people this time, seven of whom were invited by him. You are the only goddess I invited, and I am still waiting for you to support the occasion!"

"But……"

"No buts! You know how hard it is for us to hold this birthday party. I think Ah Jun will probably propose to me. You're the only friend I've made in my four years living on campus. I'm still waiting for you to be a witness!"

Having said that, Xi Yin couldn't refuse anymore.

She thought that Gu Huaitian's amnesia was not a sign of rejuvenation, and that he should be able to take care of himself, so she said, "Then I will be there at 8 o'clock in the evening."

…

When Xi Yin returned to the living room, Gu Huaitian was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the balcony.

The setting sun stretched his tall shadow into a narrow strip, and his back looked a little lonely.

This scene brought back memories for Xi Yin, and she slowly stepped forward. "I just received a call from my friend. She and her boyfriend are celebrating their birthdays tonight, and they wanted to get together. They're all classmates from college, and we made the appointment a week ago."

Xi Yin paused and continued, "Our party will probably be very late, so I think we should do this. I'll ask Cheng Jian to come over and keep you company tonight..."

"I'm not a child. I don't need care." Gu Huaitian turned around and looked at her calmly. "I can go with you."

“…” Xi Yin widened her eyes in surprise.

Gu Huaitian frowned unhappily.

He could feel that Xi Yin didn't intend to let him follow.

After a year-long marriage, Xi Yin was eager to get out of it. She would get nervous about physical contact with him, and she couldn't wait to pack her suitcase before the divorce procedures were completed...

But he felt an inexplicable intimacy with Xi Yin, and he also didn't like the other party being so distant. Those subconscious feelings could not be erased even if he lost his memory.

He couldn't understand why the two of them had such polarized feelings towards each other.

Just like he couldn't understand why his former self, before he lost his memory, had agreed to this marriage that was in name only.

"Didn't you dislike this kind of noisy gatherings before? You didn't even go to your own classmates' reunions, nor did you socialize..." Xi Yin said dryly.

Gu Huaitian came back to his senses and curled his lips slightly, "You also said it was in the past, and now is now. We are husband and wife, and there is nothing wrong with attending such an occasion together. On the contrary, it is you who don't take me with you that people will ask questions."

"That's what I said, but..."

"No buts." Gu Huaitian took a step forward and pressed her against the railing, slowly lowering his head. "Or do you need me to remind you again about your marital obligations?"

Their foreheads were close together. Xi Yin felt a little dizzy looking at the handsome face with sharp edges in front of her. She shook her head like a wave drum, "No, no, no, no! No need, Mr. Gu!"

"Then let's go together." Gu Huaitian straightened up, "I'll tell Cheng Jian to pick out a suitable dress and send it over later."

"No need for a formal dress!" Xi Yin waved her hands hurriedly. "This is just a small private gathering, a very private one. Wearing a formal dress would look weird. Ordinary clothes will do!"

"Okay." Gu Huaitian nodded gently and withdrew his hands that were supporting her body. "I'll go get familiar with our wedding room first."

“…” Xiyin.

Are you serious about the wedding house or something?

Why has Gu Huaitian become so weird since he lost his memory?