Chapter 30 This home is no longer hers
"Fu Beichen, I don't care what decisions you make or who you announce your relationship to."
Her voice was calm, as if she were stating something that had nothing to do with her.
"But please consider Grandpa's health."
Fu Beichen twitched the corner of his mouth, finding it somewhat ridiculous.
"Gu Xingnian, do you really think of yourself as the eldest young mistress of the Fu family? You don't want me to issue some kind of clarification statement like Grandpa did, do you?"
His tone carried a preconceived mockery.
Gu Xingnian looked at the man in front of her with an indifferent expression, as if he were a terrifying stranger.
"No need. I have no intention of bothering you. I know my place."
She didn't want to keep warming the stone that she hadn't been able to warm up for three years.
"That's good. From today onwards, the Fu family's affairs have nothing to do with you. Just take care of yourself."
He straightened up, walked up to her, and forced her to turn around.
"Be at the Civil Affairs Bureau at 9:00 AM tomorrow. Don't be late."
Gu Xingnian looked up at him. Those eyes, which always carried a gentle smile, were now cold and indifferent, without the slightest ripple, let alone any sadness or reluctance.
"good."
In short, it was decisive and efficient.
Fu Beichen had prepared a whole host of words, but suddenly they got stuck in his throat.
But I never expected her to be so decisive and efficient.
Her reaction... was too calm.
The calmness caught him somewhat off guard.
He even imagined her possible reactions: clinging to him, or demanding compensation.
Fu Beichen remained silent for a while before speaking again.
"I know you like Nianxin Pavilion, so I can leave it to you!"
The Nianxin Pavilion in the Imperial Garden, where they spent their months in tender moments, was where the housekeeper told him that the lady loved lilies.
So he had lilies planted all over it.
Moreover, all varieties are sourced from all over the world and are extremely precious. The lilies he grows can bloom in nine colors!
Nianxin Pavilion!
The name was like a knife, stabbing into Gu Xingnian's heart, but she clenched her fists, showing no anger whatsoever.
Wasn't that the garden he specially tended for Jiang Kexin?
Who else is he trying to disgust?
But since he was so willing to give it to her, she couldn't refuse his kindness.
She needs to take good care of his flowers... Coincidentally, she also needs to go back; there are some accounts she needs to settle.
"Thank you! Then I'll trouble Mr. Fu to move out!"
Gu Xingnian said something indifferently, then turned and left.
A few minutes later, she came downstairs from the master bedroom carrying a small duffel bag.
There were very few things inside; they were all her own. When she first came to the Fu family, she only took these few things.
She didn't take any of the jewelry her grandfather gave her.
At least Fu Beichen... never gave anything.
She left decisively, not even glancing at anyone as she passed through the living room.
This place, which had served as "Mrs. Fu" for three years, seemed to her to be just a temporary residence.
It's time to leave.
There is no need for any lingering attachment.
As Gu Xingnian walked out the door, Lin Qi quickly came to greet her.
"Madam, are you leaving?"
"Um!"
Lynch spoke again,
"Actually, Mr. Fu, there is still hope. It's not a big deal. The company has many good products. You can wait patiently! After all, this takes time."
He felt that as a wife, she should really give her husband some patience.
That was the greatest encouragement for him, the three-minute thing he was referring to.
Gu Xingnian replied coldly, "I can't wait. Remember to remind your boss to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
After saying that, he left!
Is this the start of a divorce?
Lin Qi took two more steps and said urgently, "Madam, actually, Mr. Fu still cares about you very much."
Gu Xingnian paused, looking at him as if he were an alien.
What made him mistakenly believe that Fu Beichen cared about her?
Was his boss and Jiang Kexin not being enthusiastic enough? Or was he blind?
With that kind of discernment, she wouldn't even pass her probation period!
"I'll show you a video."
Lynch opened the car door, took out his tablet, and was about to open the champagne tower video.
A furious roar came from the second floor, "Lin Qi, get in here!"
"Coming!" Lin Qi replied. "Madam, would you please wait for me a moment?"
Gu Xingnian didn't have time to waste with him and called a driver to take her home.
Fu Beichen stood on the second-floor railing, watching her figure disappear through the main entrance.
The inexplicable feeling of unease in my heart intensified.
Back in my studio apartment.
Gu Xingnian casually placed the duffel bag in the entryway.
The room was empty; she was all alone.
It was late at night, and she lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a cool, white glow.
She got up, walked to the desk, and pulled open the bottom drawer.
Inside lay a yellowed paper airplane.
She carefully took out the paper airplane and gently unfolded it.
The edges of the paper were already a bit rough, and it was covered with densely written dates.
The dates are written starting from 12 years ago, each one representing the day they met.
She picked up her pen and wrote today's date next to the last date: XX year XX month XX day.
As my fingertips brushed over the ink stains, a voice whispered in my heart.
Excuse me, sir, but... I have to stop this time.
Even though you still don't remember who I am, I've walked this path for a long time, but I still haven't been able to reach you.
From now on, I hope you take good care of yourself and have a safe and smooth journey.
As for me... it's time for me to find my own path.
The slight sourness that welled up inside her was quickly suppressed.
She folded the paper airplanes again and put them back in the drawer.
Much later, she finally fell into a deep sleep as exhaustion overcame her.
...
After leaving the old house, Fu Beichen drove to the Royal Garden as if possessed.
The fragrance of flowers from Nianxin Pavilion still permeates the entire night sky.
He downed glass after glass of strong liquor until he was a little drunk, then he went upstairs.
He pushed open the door to the master bedroom, where a huge double bed was covered with dark bedding, and the space felt cold and empty.
He lay down on the mattress; it was soft, but he couldn't feel any warmth.
Even with my eyes closed, Gu Xingnian's image keeps popping into my mind.
For the past three years, she has been enjoying herself here, even though they only see each other twice a month.
But each time, he would exhaust her completely.
She blushed shyly from time to time.
She was teased, and her coquettishness carried a hint of annoyance.
Her profile was quiet as she read intently.
These images were so clear that they disturbed him.
He actually... felt a little nostalgic?
Even, a little sad?
Fu Beichen sat up abruptly and rubbed his temples.
He must have drunk too much.
How could I possibly have such feelings for that woman?
What he wanted was freedom! To be with Jiang Kexin legitimately.
Now the goal has been achieved, hasn't it?
But why do I feel so incredibly empty inside?
He stared at the pitch-black night outside the window, and for the first time, he began to doubt himself.
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