Chapter 43 The Eldest Brother Doesn't Talk About the Second Brother

Even Shen Jiheng probably couldn't believe that the woman who had been so obedient to him just three months ago could now do without him having to expend any effort at all.

However, he now needs to find ways to keep her with him every day, but he can't make it too obvious.

Shen Jiheng shook his head, realizing he was becoming increasingly outrageous.

Han Xi went to the law firm, and Zhuo Qingqian, upon learning of her arrival, quickly hid in her office, too afraid to go out.

Han Xi stormed into the office and dragged Zhuo Qingqian out from under the desk.

"Tell me, how could you leave me all alone last night?"

Zhuo Qingqian raised her hands in surrender, looking aggrieved, and said, "Grandma, don't be angry. Last night, Shen Jiheng came over suddenly, and I was caught off guard. Besides, I didn't push you to him; you rushed over on your own initiative."

Han Xi was really having a headache; heaven knows how awkward she felt facing Shen Jiheng that morning.

"That's because I was drunk. You should have pulled me away. You couldn't let him get away with it."

"I did want to, and I actually tried it back then. You know how scary Shen Jiheng is when he's angry. What if he hit me?"

"But you can't just leave me like this. You should at least stay by my side and take care of me."

"It was his assistant, Qin, who pulled me into the car and had the driver take me away. I'm so sorry, Xi Xi."

"I knew I shouldn't have gone to a place like this with you."

"Oh, don't be angry. You haven't really lost anything. He's your husband anyway, so why let the good stuff go to outsiders?"

Han Xi raised his hand and tapped her on the head.

"What are you thinking? I have to get a divorce."

Zhuo Qingqian rubbed her head, which was still sore from the beating, and sighed, "Are you really sure you can let him go?"

Han Xi nodded seriously: "Absolutely."

Zhuo Qingqian also understands her good friend well, and she doesn't hold back in saying some things.

"The handsome guys I picked out for you yesterday were all different types, but you spent ages choosing among them without making a decision. Then, as soon as Shen Jiheng appeared, you immediately chose him. Isn't that the answer you had in mind?"

This question left Han Xi stunned. In her lucid state, it was impossible for her to choose a man she didn't love.

But she and Shen Jiheng could never go back to the way things were.

"I'll let you off the hook this time. I came here to see if there are any cases I can take on."

Seeing that she didn't want to face it, Zhuo Qingqian had no choice but to go along with her wishes.

"The Liang Dong case I mentioned last time is going to court the day after tomorrow, and I will personally handle it."

"If you go, how will you explain it to Gu Beichen?" Han Xi asked.

“I stopped caring about him a long time ago, and you’ve forgotten he even existed.”

"Didn't you say you wanted to try dating him?"

"I'd rather not be with a playboy like him. We can meet up occasionally and each get what we want without having to take any responsibility. I'm tired of that kind of relationship."

Zhuo Qingqian and Gu Beichen maintained a good sexual relationship, but this time, due to a disagreement over Gu Hanxi's matter, she wanted to draw a line between herself and this man.

Gu Beichen refused and even made a little fuss.

"I think you should have a normal relationship."

Zhuo Qingqian patted her shoulder: "Even if our eldest brother doesn't talk about the second brother, you're a failure in love, so how can you give me advice?"

"...Are you asking for a beating again?" Han Xi raised his hand to scare her.

"Okay, I'm not teasing you anymore."

Zhuo Qingqian hugged her, she was very happy that Han Xi was able to return to the law firm.

However, she hasn't handled cases for several years, and as time changes, many things, including criminal law, are changing, so it needs to be explained to her slowly.

Han Xi spent the entire afternoon learning about the law firm's latest developments, hoping to get started as soon as possible.

After get off work, Zhuo Qingqian insisted that she treat her to a meal and dragged her to a nearby restaurant.

Han Xi frowned as she stared at the hands on her arm and said, "Actually, you don't need to hold on so tightly. I won't run away."

"She wants to be closer to you. You used to stay at home all day with that jerk, but now she finally belongs to me."

Zhuo Qingqian is finally going to become inseparable best friends with her again.

Han Xi was already used to her eccentric side, so he picked up the menu and handed it to her.

"Thank you for your hard work today. Order whatever you like."

Zhuo Qingqian nodded happily, but froze when she took the menu, and then immediately stood up.

Han Xi asked curiously, "What's wrong? Didn't you say you were hungry?"

Zhuo Qingqian chuckled and walked over to pull her arm, saying, "I suddenly remembered that I'm on a diet recently, so let's eat here another time."

Han Xi pulled her hand away, "If you don't want to eat, I will. I'll just order you a salad."

It's no wonder they're best friends; they love and hate each other so much. But Zhuo Qingqian has a reason to take her away.

"The food here isn't good, Xi Xi, let's go somewhere else."

Zhuo Qingqian's reaction was too obvious. Han Xi turned around curiously, but she quickly stopped him.

Han Xi poked her waist with his finger, and Zhuo Qingqian dodged because she was ticklish. Sitting not far behind her were Shen Jiheng and Gu Hanxi.

The two chatted and laughed, showing their affection. Shen Jiheng was even personally cutting steak for Gu Hanxi, and when Han Xi saw it, he personally fed it to Gu Hanxi.

She was now humbly trying to please Shen Jiheng, while he was out there having a good time with his mistress.

Seeing that her expression was off, Zhuo Qingqian blocked her view again.

"Xi Xi, are you alright? Let's go to another place."

"No need, this day will come sooner or later, just consider it practice in advance."

If you can't even accept this, how can you leave this man?

Seeing her firm attitude, Zhuo Qingqian didn't say much and could only return to her seat.

However, her sudden act of standing up also attracted the attention of Shen Jiheng in front of her. After seeing Han Xi, he put down his knife and fork and stood up.

Gu Hanxi asked curiously, "Ji Heng, what's wrong? The dishes haven't all been served yet."

"Eat more."

He left a few simple words and walked toward Han Xi's seat.

Today is Gu Hanxi's prenatal checkup day. The doctor said that the baby's development is not very good and that the baby is not absorbing enough nutrients, so the pregnant woman needs to supplement her nutrition.

Gu Hanxi complained that the hospital's nutritional meals were not to her liking and she couldn't eat them, so she wanted to go out for a better meal, and the two of them came to this restaurant.

It was rare for Shen Jiheng to be patient today, so Gu Hanxi naturally took the opportunity to show off, saying that the baby in her belly wanted to eat steak, and that if he fed it, the baby would eat more pieces.

Shen Jiheng did these things because he noticed she had lost a lot of weight recently, and it was for the sake of the baby in her belly.

Judging from Zhuo Qingqian's actions just now, it's clear that Han Xi already knows they're here.

Zhuo Qingqian covered her face with the menu and muttered softly, "He's here, about ten steps away."

Han Xi calmly replied, "We're here to eat, not to break the law."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Qingqian immediately put down the menu. "You're right, why would I hide?"

Shen Jiheng had already walked up behind her and coughed lightly, saying, "Didn't you say you would prepare dinner for me when I got back today?"

Han Xi didn't even look up and said coldly, "What, isn't there enough good stuff here for you to eat? You have such a big appetite, aren't you afraid of being stuffed to death?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere around him began to freeze.