Chapter 214 Are you willing to accept my apology?
Qin Ce's question hit the nail on the head. Isn't this what all these people are sitting here for?
Anyway, everyone knows what Yang Shou is thinking, but he hasn't said it himself. He's just waiting for Qin Ce to speak up.
By having Qin Ce make the first move, whether or not they divorce, he wouldn't offend the Xiao family.
Yang Shou carefully considered his words before speaking, "Isn't everyone waiting for you, my dear nephew? Naturally, we will prioritize your opinion, since your sister is the victim."
Qin Ce looked at him calmly and remained silent for a moment. "I don't interfere in matters of the heart."
"I think it's best for parents not to interfere, otherwise it will only backfire."
These words made Yang Shoubiao stiffen for a moment. "So what do you mean?"
"I have already made it very clear that I will not interfere in this matter, and neither will I nor the Gu family. You can rest assured."
Yang Shou's face was serious, but he was somewhat disappointed inside.
"And your sister..."
"This is their own business, let them resolve it themselves. She is an adult and should bear the consequences of her actions. You should not feel any guilt."
"This..." Yang Shou couldn't hold back any longer. Was that all?
His sister was on the verge of death, yet he remained so calm. Does that mean he's just letting the matter drop?
Qin Ce said, "I have finished speaking, Uncle. What are your thoughts?"
Yang Shou pondered for a moment and said, "As I've said before, we mainly want to follow your opinions. Since you've put it that way, we naturally have no objections."
"In that case, it is my nephew who is truly magnanimous," Yang Shou said, seizing the opportunity to flatter him.
Yang Han, who was standing to the side, grinned as she listened.
"That's all. You two probably have family matters to discuss, so I won't disturb you any longer."
"Why don't you stay for dinner?"
Qin Ce stood up. "No need."
Yang Han also stood up, "I'll see you off."
With that, he followed Qin Ce out.
After coming out, Yang Han let out a long breath, "Old Qin, thank you so much. It was worth it for covering for you all this time!"
Qin Ce paused, turned his head and glanced at him.
Yang Han chuckled awkwardly and patted his mouth, "Oops, I misspoke, I meant I would keep your secret."
Qin Ce then turned his gaze away and walked towards his car.
Yang Han caught up again, "But what about your sister? I can handle things on my end, but I'm really scared of her... I'm really worried about her crazy behavior. She wasn't like this before."
People change.
Yang Han sighed, "Yes, it's become too terrible."
"I'm leaving now." Qin Ce opened the car door, got in, and drove off, leaving Yang Han behind.
Yang Han wanted to run away with him, but she hadn't resolved her own issues yet, so she couldn't run away even if she wanted to.
He squatted outside and smoked a cigarette before walking back into the villa.
Before I even entered the door, I could hear voices inside.
"Linlin, what about you? What are you thinking?" It was Yang Shou's voice.
Xiao Lin's mother also said, "Linlin, just say what you think. Everyone is here now, and whatever decision you make, your parents will support you."
Everyone now believes that Yang Han and Xue Ling are having an affair, and all of Yang Han's explanations seem so weak and unconvincing.
Yang Han leaned against the door, listening quietly to the answer from inside.
However, it seems that he wouldn't be surprised by anything Xiao Lin said.
The room remained silent for a long time before Xiao Lin's voice rang out: "Can I talk to Yang Han alone?"
Yang Shou immediately replied, "Of course you can. This is originally a matter between you and your husband."
He was also worried just now. Qin Ce's intention was not to get involved in this matter, and he didn't really want Xue Ling to marry into the family.
If he were to divorce Xiao Lin now, wouldn't he be left with nothing?
Yang Han was standing at the door when Xiao Lin came out to look for him, and the two met at the door.
"Let's talk somewhere else," Xiao Lin said.
Yang Han nodded, letting her walk in front while he followed half a step behind her, instantly revealing their family positions.
The two arrived at the pavilion in the backyard, where Xiao Lin stopped and turned to look at Yang Han.
She got straight to the point, "Do you want a divorce?"
Yang Han was stunned. He really didn't know how to respond to this, probably because Xiao Lin's previous attitude had left him feeling resentful.
If I were to directly say that I don't want a divorce, it would feel like I'm being pathetic, as if I'm so reluctant to part with her, or as if I'm begging her not to divorce me.
He couldn't bring himself to say he wanted a divorce, because he really didn't want one.
Yang Han remained silent for a while before speaking: "Just tell me your decision directly. There's no need to keep asking me questions here. I respect your decision."
Now it was Xiao Lin's turn to be stunned. She opened her mouth, but swallowed the words back down.
Yang Han was prepared for her to say she wanted a divorce, but after waiting for a long time, he was met with silence. He looked at Xiao Lin in confusion.
Why aren't you saying anything?
“I should apologize to you,” Xiao Lin suddenly said.
"Huh?" Yang Han's eyes widened instantly. "W-what do you mean..."
After being married for so long, this was the first time he had ever heard Xiao Lin apologize. She used to ignore him, but this time she seemed to be possessed by a ghost.
Xiao Lin turned around and looked at the pond in front of her. Water lilies were planted in it, but they had all withered this season, leaving the water surface bare. Occasionally, fish would surface and blow bubbles.
“I’ve always said that to you, but in marriage, it should be an equal relationship between the two people, and the contributions should be equal as well.”
"I only thought about making demands of you, but never about myself, so I should apologize to you."
These words left Yang Han speechless, but the anger he had been holding in dissipated.
They were even a little flattered.
Xiao Lin continued, "Qin Ce is right. I am indeed not good at managing a marriage. I habitually weigh the pros and cons because my mother taught me this from a young age. So, naturally, I treated our marriage as a business deal."
Yang Han remained silent, waiting for her to continue.
Xiao Lin turned her head away. She wasn't good at smiling, especially the kind of smile she gave to her family.
She only knows how to give a professional, fake smile. Although that smile looks friendly, it carries a strong sense of alienation. For her, it's just a matter of moving the corners of her mouth.
But now, when she tries to smile with feeling, her smile comes across as somewhat stiff.
"So Yang Han, are you willing to accept my apology?"
Yang Han stared at her blankly. This was the first time he had seen Xiao Lin like this; she was a little clumsy, like a woman.
"I...I'm willing...No, you don't need to apologize, I didn't blame you!"
"Well, this marriage wasn't our intention at first, so it's reasonable for us to separate. If you really like that girl, I can accept the divorce."
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