wrong!

I suddenly looked up and remembered that when he changed into his second outfit, he lingered in the fitting room for more than ten minutes.

Could it be that... he also got impulsive and deliberately hid inside to calm down?

So after I changed into the second suit, I took his measurements and talked to him, but he barely responded and even avoided my gaze—was he afraid to look at me again? Was he afraid of seeing me exposed again? Was he afraid of being aroused again?

Aaaaaah!

Realizing this, I covered my burning cheeks, my heart surging with indescribable emotions—joy, nervousness, shyness, and pride.

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The next day, I made an appointment with Chen Muxi, and she took some time to come over and try on the horse-face skirt. She was very satisfied.

However, there are a few details that need to be adjusted.

I worked overtime overnight to finish revising it before Tuesday.

The reason for this rush is that I have to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with Gu Yanqing on Tuesday.

I need to finish this important work so that things don't get too tense with him and affect my mood, which in turn affects my work.

To my surprise, he appeared at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau right on time this time.

Seeing the scabbed wounds on his face reminded me of his attempt to assault me ​​that night, and I couldn't help but take two steps back, distancing myself from him.

Gu Yanqing watched me retreat, his eyes filled with sadness.

"Xiao Wan, I drank too much that day and acted impulsively..." He apologized to me with a dejected expression and a faint tone.

I didn't respond, and said directly, "Go in, it's time for your appointment."

I walked ahead, clutching the signed divorce agreement tightly to my bag, hoping that this time he would truly realize his mistake and let each other go.

We went to the divorce registration office and submitted the documents.

The staff asked me a few routine questions, which I answered readily. But when it was Gu Yanqing's turn, he seemed listless and lost in thought, and didn't reply.

"If you haven't thought it through, don't get a divorce yet. Every couple has their little conflicts; just communicate well." The staff member pushed the divorce agreement over and tried to reconcile them.

I panicked, turned and glared at Gu Yanqing, lowering my voice to question him: "What do you mean? Even if you stall today, you can't avoid the court hearing on Thursday, so why bother?"

Gu Yanqing stared at me with a gloomy gaze for a while before saying to the staff, "I divorced voluntarily. Our relationship has broken down and we cannot reconcile."

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright then..." The staff member took the divorce agreement back and said in a businesslike manner, "From today onwards, there is a thirty-day cooling-off period for divorce. During this period, either of you can withdraw the divorce application. If you do not withdraw and insist on getting a divorce, then come back after the thirty days to collect the divorce certificate."

I was filled with utter bewilderment.

This divorce cooling-off period is just too much trouble and too unnecessary!

"Okay, thank you." I suppressed my dissatisfaction, politely greeted the staff, and got up to leave.

As soon as I stepped out of the marriage registration office, Gu Yanqing quickly caught up with me and grabbed my arm.

"Xiao Wan".

"What are you doing? Let go!" I turned around and commanded coldly.

"Xiao Wan, after the divorce, I'll pursue you again, and we'll start over." Gu Yanqing stared at me, speaking with unwavering determination and seriousness.

I frowned deeply and stared at him mockingly: "You should get your head checked, you're seriously ill!"

I forcefully shook off his hand and turned to leave.

He called out from behind, "Xiao Wan, I'm giving you your freedom. I'll let you try being with Su Shenglin. Once you see his true colors, you'll definitely come back to me!"

He's sick! His illness is terminal!

I cursed under my breath, got into the car, and drove off.

Li Yunwei was extremely concerned about my life's important matters, and I received another call from her while I was still on my way.

"This time there were no troubles. The divorce application has already been submitted, and we're waiting for the 30-day cooling-off period."

My best friend asked curiously, "Are you still going to the court hearing on Thursday?"

"Go!" I said with unwavering determination. "We must use a two-pronged approach to give him no chance to back out."

"Well done, I'll be there on the day of the trial to show my support."

"good."

I had made all the necessary preparations, even notifying my "family and friends," and was just waiting for the court hearing on Thursday. I never expected that trouble would arise again in just two days.

The day after I went to the Civil Affairs Bureau with Gu Yanqing, which was Wednesday, I suddenly received a call from Gu Yutian.

"Jiang Wan, are you free tonight? I'd like to meet with you." Gu Yutian's attitude was straightforward, and it sounded like she had something very important to say.

But I was busy altering Su Shenglin's suit, so I said without hesitation, "I don't have time."

"It'll only take an hour, it won't interfere with your work."

I said bluntly, "If you have something to say, just say it over the phone. Why do we have to meet? Our relationship is so strained. I'm afraid we'll fight if we meet."

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "I have a video here that can prove you cheated on me during our marriage. If you don't come, I'll post that video online."

I was stunned, feeling both surprised and confused.

Can you provide video evidence that I cheated?

Could it be that someone saw and recorded my meeting with Su Shenglin?

I don't care about my own reputation, since I've already made a complete fool of myself. But Su Shenglin's identity is special, and he can't have such a stain on his reputation.

Seeing that I didn't speak, Gu Yutian thought she had me under her control, and her tone became more smug: "I'll send the address to your phone. If you don't come at six o'clock tonight, I'll send out the video."