Chapter 32 Found a new job?
Lin Xiyin frowned: "Did you do this on purpose?"
"What do you mean, intentionally? Intentionally not divorcing me?" Pei Muye chuckled lightly; "Do you think that's possible?"
Lin Xiyin knew it was impossible.
Pei Muye must be eager to divorce her as soon as possible and then marry Ming Qingwan.
Is drafting a divorce agreement really that difficult?
Lin Xiyin didn't believe it.
Pei Muye was deliberately making things difficult for them.
What is the purpose?
After thinking about it carefully, Lin Xiyin felt that she had guessed the answer.
Thinking back on each of her marital encounters with Pei Muyi, although they weren't truly in love, she knew how passionate Pei Muyi was about it.
Calling him a beast is not an exaggeration.
I wonder if he's willing to put in the same amount of effort for Ming Qingwan.
I definitely wouldn't be willing to part with it.
So, I've found the reason why I won't divorce her.
Because he couldn't bear to torment Ming Qingwan, his beloved, his white moonlight, someone to be cherished.
But Lin Xiyin doesn't deserve his pity; he'll just do whatever makes him happy.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiyin's face grew even uglier: "Pei Muyi, I don't want to drag this out any longer. I don't care what you think, when you come back from your business trip, I want to see the divorce agreement."
Pei Muye leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped together in front of him.
"So eager?" he said casually. "What, have you found someone else?"
Lin Xiyin would no longer be hurt by him; she no longer wanted to think about respect or love.
No matter what Pei Muye says, it can no longer hurt her.
She laughed and said, "So what if it is? It has nothing to do with you anymore."
If he can have an affair with Ming Qingwan in private, why can't she have someone else on her mind and want a divorce as soon as possible?
This is truly taking the principle of "only officials are allowed to set fires while ordinary people are forbidden to light lamps" to the extreme.
Indeed, people like Pei Muye are born with a head start in life.
His confidence stems from his superior innate qualities and strong inner strength.
He simply lacked the capacity to love, and his confidence ultimately turned into arrogance and conceit.
No, or rather, he gave his love to someone else.
The occasional warmth and consideration bestowed upon her were merely the gentleness and magnanimity of a superior towards a subordinate.
The essence of such charity often stems from pride and disdain.
His arrogance destined him to betray Lin Xiyin, but Lin Xiyin could not disobey him.
Lin Xiyin finally admitted that there was an insurmountable chasm and an unbridgeable gap between her and Pei Muyi.
She smiled again; "I was just kidding. No matter what, I still know about propriety, morality, and a sense of shame. I would never do something like having an extramarital affair."
She said this with a sarcastic tone.
She neither cheated nor did she have an affair, but Pei Muyi did.
She had previously given the four characters "propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame" to Ming Qingwan, and now she was giving them to Pei Muye.
The man seemed not to hear him, leaning forward and pressing his arms on the desk: "Alright, I'll keep an eye on the divorce papers. If there's nothing else, you can leave."
He reverted to his superior status, becoming aloof and autocratic.
Lin Xiyin said, "Give me some time."
Pei Muye frowned and looked over: "Are you ever going to stop?"
Lin Xiyin thought for a moment and said, "Or, I can have someone draft the divorce agreement. Once it's drafted, you can take a look and see what you think, okay?"
"Are you looking for someone?"
Lin Xiyin said, "Don't worry, I don't want your money. I'll leave with nothing."
Pei Muye looked at her and said, "Usually, the one who says such things is the one who feels guilty and is in the wrong."
Lin Xiyin was so angry she laughed: "Then if I asked you for a high amount of alimony, would you pay it?"
“If it’s reasonable, I’ll give it to you,” Pei Muye said, “provided you don’t feel guilty.”
"Why would I feel guilty?" Lin Xiyin didn't even want to argue with him: "I don't feel guilty, and I don't want your things, because that's money you earned, and it has nothing to do with me."
"Lin Xiyin," Pei Muye looked at her, "do you know what a husband and wife are?"
Lin Xiyin knew, of course.
However, her marriage to Pei Muye could not truly embody the meaning of being husband and wife.
She said, "Perhaps, our beginning was a mistake. If only we could do it all over again..."
She remembered the time when she had just married Pei Muye.
At that time, she was full of hope. Although she was a little afraid of getting close to this man, she was full of hope for marriage.
Fear is simply because...because of low self-esteem.
Her family and his family were very different.
He only associates with rich and powerful heiresses.
And she, apart from her face, probably has nothing else to offer.
Anyone who saw the two of them would think that she was marrying above her station.
She was trembling with fear and trepidation, simply because... she loved him.
Love breeds sorrow, love breeds fear, love breeds hatred.
Step by step, we've come this far.
Now, she feels she can let go.
She desperately wanted to end the marriage and start her life anew.
She wanted to study physics and chemistry; she wanted to immerse herself in her favorite field.
Perhaps in the future, she will never let the word "love" bind or hurt her again.
Or perhaps, many years later, she will meet a like-minded man who respects her, cherishes her, and is devoted to her.
But there's no possibility for her and Pei Muyi anymore.
She looked at Pei Muyi: "If I could do it all over again, I wish I had never met you."
After saying that, she turned and left.
As she reached the door, she turned back and said, "I will find the most professional lawyer, and I will show you the divorce agreement as soon as it is ready."
This time, she left and never looked back.
Not long after, Yue Linze came in and reported to Pei Muye as usual.
After Yue Linze finished speaking, Pei Muye did not respond.
He looked up and was startled: "His stomach problems have flared up again?"
Pei Muye's face was pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He reached out and pressed his hand against his stomach, speaking with difficulty, "Bring me the medicine."
At this moment, Lin Xiyin left the building and called Xiao Ruoyi.
"A lawyer?" Xiao Ruoyi thought for a moment after hearing her words before saying, "I'll send you his contact information."
Lin Xiyin said, "Okay..."
"Don't thank me," Xiao Ruoyi interrupted her, "or I'll turn against you."
After they hung up the phone, Xiao Ruoyi quickly sent him a business card.
He also left her a message: I've already told her, if you have time, you can come over now.
Lin Xiyin sent a kiss and hug emoji and then navigated directly in that direction.
When we arrived, we found it to be a quiet little building in the middle of a bustling area. In this location, the buildings that haven't been demolished yet are practically historical relics.
With its blue bricks, red tiles, and wooden fence, Lin Xiyin imagined the walls would be covered in roses in the summer.
The fact that the law firm chose such a location was also unexpected for her.
She got out of the car; there was a doorbell near the gate.
After she pressed the button, a voice came from the intercom system: "May I ask your surname? Who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment?"
Lin Xiyin gave her name, and soon a girl with a baby face in her early twenties came out of the building.
She opened the door and smiled as she let Lin Xiyin in.
"I'll take you to Lawyer Huo's office."
Lin Xiyin nodded her thanks.
Once inside, the building was decorated in a Chinese style. The first floor didn't look like an office; it looked more like the home of a noble family.
Upon reaching the third floor, Lin Xiyin discovered that there was an office.
The baby-faced girl knocked on the door for her, then pushed it open; "Please come in."
Lin Xiyin thanked him again, and after entering the room, she looked up and saw a refined and handsome man.
In Lin Xiyin's memory, most lawyers have a sharp edge.
But the man in front of me... gave off the feeling of a university lecturer.
She spoke first: "Hello, I am Lin Xiyin. Xiao Ruoyi introduced me here."
"Huo Xianyang."
The man spoke succinctly and reached out his hand.
Lin Xiyin shook hands with him and then said, "Are you aware of my situation?"
Huo Xianyang said, "Yiyi told me some things, but I need you to tell me more details."
Yiyi?
His name is Xiao Ruoyi... Yiyi?
Lin Xiyin knew Xiao Ruoyi's personality; she wouldn't call her that unless they were very close friends.
But if she had a close relationship with Attorney Huo, Lin Xiyin couldn't possibly be unaware of it.
But Xiao Ruoyi never mentioned to her that she had such a lawyer friend.
"Please sit down."
Huo Xianyang's voice brought Lin Xiyin back to her senses.
She sat down and, in concise and clear language, introduced herself and Pei Muye's situation.
After hearing her finish speaking, Huo Xianyang asked directly, "Does Pei Muye agree to a divorce?"
Lin Xiyin nodded; "He agreed."
Huo Xianyang added, "As far as I know, President Pei has his own legal team..."
“Attorney Huo, you don’t need to worry about anything else. Just help me draft a suitable divorce agreement,” Lin Xiyin said. “Whether or not it is ultimately needed, I will pay you the corresponding fee.”
Huo Xianyang smiled and said, "You're Yiyi's friend, so we'll forget about the payment."
“That won’t do.” Lin Xiyin stood up. “If that’s the case, then I’ll have to find someone else.”
Huo Xianyang also stood up: "In that case, I, Huo... will respectfully comply."
After leaving the firm, Lin Xiyin called Xiao Ruoyi: "From what Attorney Huo said, it seems like he's very familiar with you?"
Xiao Ruoyi rolled her eyes: "Who's familiar with him?"
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "People are calling you Yiyi now."
Xiao Ruoyi said, "We're really not that close. I've only met him two or three times. If he wants to call me that, there's nothing I can do."
Lin Xiyin didn't want to ask any more questions; if Xiao Ruoyi wanted to tell her, she would naturally do so.
Huo Xianyang acted quickly, sending a document to Lin Xiyin that very evening.
Lin Xiyin was very surprised. So fast?
Huo Xianyang seemed to know what she was thinking and sent her a message: There are templates for divorce agreements. Even though President Pei has a lot of assets, I have handled similar cases before.
Therefore, Lin Xiyin realized that what Pei Muyi had said before was just an excuse.
He's been dragging this out for so long, even though it could have been done in a day!
Lin Xiyin thanked them and read through the divorce agreement from beginning to end.
She had no objections.
Next, we need Pei Muye to sign.
Lin Xiyin suddenly realized that Pei Muye wasn't even preparing a divorce agreement, so would he obediently comply if she asked him to sign it?
Obviously not.
Lin Xiyin felt it was necessary for her to go see Attorney Huo again.
However, she didn't expect to encounter someone there.
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