Shen Yanxi's lips moved slightly, and it was obvious who he was going to refuse.
He Lingchuan spoke first: "I don't have any other time."
"Can't you change it to one day?"
Shen Yanxi was clearly dissatisfied, but she was more concerned about He Lingchuan's attitude.
In the past, when there were time conflicts, He Lingchuan would always sacrifice himself to accommodate her.
Shen Yanxi had gotten used to this life where everyone revolved around her, and the sudden change made her very unhappy.
"Stop making a scene here and go home. The children can't be left unattended."
"With Zhou Mingyan here, I don't think I need to go back."
Didn't he take good care of them? Besides, Nan Chen and the others weren't close to him to begin with.
Shen Yanxi always bossed the children around, so they treated him very disrespectfully.
He Lingchuan once thought that forbearance would win him the sincerity he desired, but now it seems that was all nonsense.
“I don’t plan to go back, and you don’t need to try to persuade me. You must be there the day after tomorrow.”
"He Lingchuan, have I been giving you too much attention lately?"
Shen Yanxi was somewhat embarrassed, as He Lingchuan had never been so persistent as he was today.
"Go back now that you've had enough."
She turned to look at Zhou Mingyan: "Mingyan is also injured, and I have to take care of him. I don't have time to go back and be with the children."
"You'd abandon your own child for a man?"
He Lingchuan was incredulous. His eyes widened. If the children weren't so distant from him, how could he have given up custody?
He clenched his fists, and the smug look that flashed across Zhou Mingyan's face did not escape his eyes: "An injured person can still play bowling?"
"I won't fight, I'll just stay with Xixi."
Zhou Mingyan presented himself as a good husband, holding Shen Yanxi's hand and gazing at her affectionately: "Xixi has been so busy lately, I was worried about her, so I wanted to take her out to relax. If I hadn't been injured, I really would have liked to spend more time with her."
"It's okay, I'm happy as long as you're with me."
Shen Yanxi patted his hand reassuringly, and they gazed at each other affectionately, like a couple who hadn't seen each other for a long time.
"Whatever you want."
He Lingchuan had a terrible headache and didn't want to waste any more time with them.
"Anyway, I want to see you the day after tomorrow."
His words carried a hint of command. Shen Yanxi pursed her lips, her mouth twitching: "What's your attitude?"
She stepped forward, as if to settle scores with him.
Gu Chengze's expression changed, and he spread his arms to block He Lingchuan: "What are you doing? You want to hit me?"
He originally thought it was their family matter and he shouldn't interfere too much.
Who knew that Shen Yanxi would take things too far and become increasingly outrageous.
He couldn't hold back any longer: "Do you even have a heart? Ling Chuan sacrificed so much for you, how can you be so heartless?"
He Lingchuan patted him on the shoulder from behind: "Don't say anything, you can't reason with them."
He had already seen through this person who was only thinking about his own interests.
He selectively ignored it simply because of his love for Shen Yanxi.
As it turned out, his choice was wrong.
Fortunately, it's not too late to realize this now.
Gu Chengze snorted coldly: "For Ling Chuan's sake, I won't argue with you. Get out of the way."
These two were blocking their way, and even Gu Chengze, with his good temper, was bound to be provoked by them.
"He Lingchuan, you don't have to go home tonight, but I must see you tomorrow."
Before leaving, Shen Yanxi couldn't resist saying sarcastically, "Tell your friends to be careful in the future and not to associate with just anyone."
She left behind this ambiguous remark, pushed open the door and left, leaving Gu Chengze alone in the ward, fuming.
"Who is this person? Who is this guy?"
He Lingchuan looked guilty: "I'm sorry for making you suffer."
This is his family matter, and it was wrong of him to involve Gu Chengze in it.
His earnest apology made Gu Chengze feel a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and bumped his shoulder, saying, "Why are we being so polite? I'm not angry with you, I'm angry with this woman for being so ungrateful."
"It doesn't matter."
He Lingchuan just wants to get a divorce as soon as possible and end his entanglement with her.
This way, he can concentrate on his work.
They are still married, so he must fulfill his duties as a husband.
He couldn't help Shen Yanxi take care of her children and family at the same time watch her and Zhou Mingyan being affectionate.
Gu Chengze was worried that the wound on the back of his head would be exposed to the wind, so he told him to wait in the ward while he went out to get the car.
He had barely left when Zhou Mingyan suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Seeing He Lingchuan, he smiled smugly: "I really underestimated you. I've been bullying you, and you've managed to hold out for so long."
"What's it to you?"
He Lingchuan didn't intend to tell him that he was planning to get a divorce, as that would only make him feel like a victor.
"He Lingchuan, you'd better be sensible and back out on your own."
Zhou Mingyan placed one hand on his wrist and gently rotated his elbow: "Considering that you have always taken care of Xixi, I don't want to hurt you too badly."
"You think too highly of yourself."
He Lingchuan was slightly taller than him, and looked down at him: "If you want to touch me, wait until your next life."
His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, showing no fear of being threatened.
Zhou Mingyan was speechless. He paused for a moment, then warned him fiercely, "We'll see."
He couldn't linger here too long; Shen Yanxi was still waiting for him downstairs.
If she finds out that I'm with He Lingchuan, she'll definitely question my motives.
Zhou Mingyan left after uttering a harsh remark.
...
Even after arriving at the hotel, Gu Chengze was still uneasy.
"Your head injury is really bad. Why don't you come to my place? I have a spare room."
"It's alright."
He Lingchuan refused his kindness more than once; he really didn't want to trouble Gu Chengze anymore.
"It will be fine once the project goes public."
Then he can rent a house on his own and focus on developing other projects.
Why are you so stubborn?
Gu Chengze looked helpless. He knew He Lingchuan too well; once this man made up his mind, not even eight oxen could pull him back.
But he was also worried, after all, the wound on his head was quite large.
"If you feel unwell, feel free to call me anytime. My phone is on 24/7."
He was acting like a little wife instructing her husband, and He Lingchuan couldn't help but tease him: "Alright, alright, if you keep acting like this, I'll think you like me."
"Come on, I wouldn't have said all this if it weren't for your injury."
After their playful banter, their relationship seemed to grow even closer, and Gu Chengze felt a strong connection to their school days.
Before leaving, he reminded He Lingchuan of some precautions. Urged by He Lingchuan, Gu Chengze reluctantly closed the door.
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