Chapter 5 What is she, this lawfully wedded wife?
Lin Xiyin waved to her: "Come on over."
Jiang Yufan ran over with a smile and shoved the soy milk in her hand into her hand: "Drink it quickly, it's still hot."
Jiang Yufan also works at the research institute, but she doesn't have access to any core content.
"I've already eaten." Lin Xiyin pulled her down to sit. "How are you feeling after resting for a few days?"
Jiang Yufan had some family matters to attend to and took a few days off.
She nodded: "It's all taken care of."
The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Yufan looked at her, hesitant to speak.
Lin Xiyin handed her a bag of cookies: "These are delicious, try them. Just say what's on your mind, why are you hesitating?"
Jiang Yufan lowered her head: "I...I saw Pei Muye yesterday."
Lin Xiyin was taken aback, somewhat surprised: "How did you see him?"
Pei Muye usually stays at the company, and even when he goes out, he goes to some members-only venues.
“At the pet store.” Jiang Yufan glanced at her; “She was with Ming Qingwan, and they looked…like a couple.”
Ming Qingwan had a Pomeranian puppy, which was cute and beautiful.
Seeing Lin Xiyin's unpleasant expression, Jiang Yufan said, "I didn't want to hide this from you. Xiyin, you've been married for so long, how could he... how could he do this?"
Lin Xiyin didn't speak, her face was pale, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.
Jiang Yufan frowned and grasped her hand: "Xiyin, you're so good, why do you..."
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "Yu Fan, I'm fine. I know everything. You've rested for a few days, so you must have a lot to do. Go ahead and get busy."
"Let's have lunch together then."
During lunch, Jiang Yufan mumbled something to her, but she didn't take it to heart.
Jiang Yufan sighed helplessly and asked her, "What's on your mind? Can you tell me?"
Lin Xiyin looked at her, her gaze somewhat lost: "Yu Fan, what do you think of me...?"
"That's great!" Jiang Yufan praised her sincerely without hesitation: "You're the best person I've ever met!"
"No, I mean professional skills."
"Professional? That's the best!" Jiang Yufan said. "You're the youngest in the research institute, and this project is the most important. No one can replace you in your work."
Lin Xiyin shook her head: "I'm not that good. There are many things I can't do my best in."
"There's nothing we can do about it; nobody's perfect."
"Yu Fan, I want to pursue a doctorate."
Jiang Yufan was startled: "You, you actually... you actually came to your senses?"
Lin Xiyin was admitted to university at the age of sixteen, to the best university, and to the best physics major.
Later, he was noticed by his supervisor and, coupled with his excellent academic performance, was recommended to study for a master's degree at the same university.
The year she graduated with her master's degree, her supervisor encouraged her to pursue a doctorate, but Lin Xiyin refused.
Because she's getting married.
The professor was very angry, scolding her for being selfish and for being love-struck...
Although her achievements at the research institute over the past two years have been remarkable, they have fallen far short of her teachers' expectations.
Lin Xiyin felt guilty, knowing that she had let her teacher down, and dared not contact her again.
Until recently...
Her heart, which had been consumed by love, gradually began to struggle and tilt towards academic pursuits.
She wants a divorce, she wants a fresh start, she wants to follow her heart and pursue the major she loves.
Lin Xiyin nodded and gave a soft "hmm".
Jiang Yufan knows her well. Although she usually has a good personality and speaks gently, she is very persistent once she makes a decision.
No one can change that.
Jiang Yufan said, "This is a good thing. Professor Ji is an academic giant. You can learn a lot from him."
"I just don't know... whether the teacher still wants me."
“How could I not want you!” Jiang Yufan said, her eyes dimming. “Teachers wouldn’t want someone like me, but they would fight over someone like you.”
Lin Xiyin held her hand: "What about you? You and I are the same, you are also excellent!"
Jiang Yufan smiled and said, "Xiyin, good luck! I'm waiting for your good news!"
After the two went to their respective project teams, the smile on Jiang Yufan's face gradually disappeared.
Since Lin Xiyin had made this decision, she didn't hesitate any longer and called Ji Mingtang as soon as she returned to her office.
No one answered the phone.
Lin Xiyin dared not fight anymore.
She was afraid that her teacher was still angry with her.
She should have gone to their door in person.
Around 5 p.m., she received a message from Pei Muye, which contained only four words: "Come back and move."
Lin Xiyin glanced at her work and replied: I'll probably need another two hours before I can get back.
She put down her phone and was just about to get back to work when it rang again.
She picked it up and saw that Ming Qingwan had created a group chat and added everyone from the Pei family to it.
Then she took a picture and posted it in the group, and also tagged Lin Xiyin separately.
Sister Xiyin, Brother Muye has moved all his things over. When are you coming?
The photo was taken in her and Pei Muye's room. Pei Muye was putting toiletries up when Lin Xiyin took a picture of his hand.
She posted it in the family group chat, openly and honestly.
Lin Xiyin gave a wry smile and put her phone aside again.
She finished her work around eight o'clock, quickly packed her things, and returned to Yunhai Home.
Actually, there isn't much to pack; it's just toiletries and a few sets of clothes that I usually wear.
Lin Xiyin packed a small suitcase and then went to the old house.
After parking the car, she went to the trunk to get her luggage when suddenly, a series of dog barks came from afar.
Pomeranians are a very beautiful breed of dog. This one has fluffy white fur and looks like a little fox.
It's not very big, and looks small and cute.
But it barked wildly at Lin Xiyin, its voice clearly filled with resistance and malice.
Lin Xiyin really likes small animals, but seeing it barking so fiercely, she hesitated to move for a moment.
Lin Xiyin remained still, but the Pomeranian grew increasingly fierce and closer. Seeing its menacing appearance, Lin Xiyin couldn't help but take a step back.
To her surprise, as she retreated, the Pomeranian suddenly rushed over and tried to bite her.
Lin Xiyin was startled, and instinctively she raised her leg and kicked him.
Pomeranians are small dogs, and this one only weighed about five or six pounds. Lin Xiyin kicked it back several steps.
She didn't dare to use too much force, just because she didn't want it to attack her again.
"Lele!"
Lin Xiyin looked up and saw Ming Qingwan running over.
Behind her followed Pei Muye, who looked over with a cold gaze.
Ming Qingwan held the Pomeranian in her arms, nervously checked it over, and then looked at Lin Xiyin with red eyes: "Sister Xiyin, if you have any complaints about me, just tell me. Lele is so small, do you want to kick it to death?"
Lin Xiyin clutched her chest, still shaken.
She didn't expect the puppy to suddenly try to attack her; normally, such pet dogs wouldn't attack people on their own initiative.
Although the dog wasn't big, Lin Xiyin was still afraid when it charged at her.
Her voice trembled as she spoke, "It...it bit me."
Pei Muyi strode over: "It's just a puppy, Xiyin, why are you so timid?"
Seeing the two talking, Ming Qingwan immediately hugged her Pomeranian and moved closer to Pei Muye: "Brother Muye, stop talking for now, take me to see Lele first!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyin carried her suitcase and entered the villa.
She packed her things, took a shower, and then lay on the bed. After thinking for a moment, she moved another ten centimeters to the side.
She occupied less than a third of the two-meter-wide bed.
After an unknown amount of time, Pei Muye returned and saw her sleeping peacefully in bed, his expression relatively calm.
But the next second, seeing Lin Xiyin lying properly by the bed, it was clear that she was deliberately keeping her distance from him, clearly separating them.
Pei Muye's face immediately turned ugly.
He also got into bed, his back to Lin Xiyin, with enough space between them for almost another person to sleep.
Lin Xiyin slept until her alarm clock woke her up.
Previously, when the two were at Yunhai House, she didn't even know when Pei Muye got up in the morning.
Anyway, Pei Muye was basically gone when she woke up.
But this time, when Lin Xiyin opened her eyes, she felt something was different.
A burning sensation spread across her waist; it was Pei Muye's palm pressed against her skin.
The skin beneath her hands was perfectly soft and firm, with an excellent feel... it was Pei Muye's chest.
The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Pei Muye's impressive pectoral muscles.
She looked up again and her eyes met the man's.
Lin Xiyin was extremely embarrassed and immediately tried to push him away.
Pei Muye grabbed her hand and then pinned her down.
Lin Xiyin panicked immediately: "What are you doing?"
The other party remained noncommittal.
She believes that married life should be a combination of affection and love.
But without the intimate contact of love, what's the difference between them and beasts?
However, it is clear that for Pei Muyi, emotion and desire can be completely separated.
Lin Xiyin let him kiss her, but her eyes remained cold and indifferent.
Pei Muye also stopped what he was doing. His gaze was calm, yet it seemed to carry a sharp blade, stabbing at her without any mercy.
"Who are you putting on this act for? If you marry me, who else are you going to keep your chastity for?"
After saying that, he got out of bed and went into the bathroom.
Lin Xiyin was quiet for a few seconds, then reached out and pulled the blanket over herself.
Who is she?
What is she, the wife whom he married through proper channels?
It means nothing.
Perhaps it's simply because Pei Muyi doesn't have her in his heart.
The Pei family ate breakfast together.
When Lin Xiyin came downstairs, the atmosphere at the dining table was harmonious and pleasant.
However, upon seeing her, Ming Qingwan immediately tensed up: "Sister Xiyin, please, please don't kick my Lele anymore, okay? Please."
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