Shen Qingchen stood by the French window, gazing at the bustling cityscape outside, a feeling of unease welling up in his heart. He was about to go on a crucial business trip abroad, one that hinged on the company's future. However, just before he was about to depart, a mysterious phone call shattered his peace.
A deep voice came from the other end of the phone: "Shen Qingchen, do you know how your father died?" Shen Qingchen's heart tightened. His father died suddenly not long ago. The police concluded that it was an accident, but he always felt that things were not that simple. "Who are you? What do you know?" Shen Qingchen asked anxiously.
"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that your father might have been murdered by Jiang Lingchuan and your stepmother Gu Manqi." After saying this, the other party hung up the phone. Shen Qingchen held the phone tightly in his hand, his heart filled with shock and anger. He couldn't believe that the father he had always respected would be killed in such a way.
The image of his father emerged in Shen Qingchen's mind. He was a strict but loving man. Since childhood, Shen Qingchen had admired his father. He studied hard, hoping to become an excellent person like his father. However, now his father passed away suddenly, and he might have been murdered. This made Shen Qingchen unable to accept it.
Shen Qingchen decided to launch an investigation immediately. He couldn't let his father die in vain. He first contacted his private detective and asked him to collect information about Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi as soon as possible. Then, he called the company's lawyer and asked him to prepare for possible legal issues.
While waiting for the results of the investigation, Shen Qingchen felt very heavy. He recalled every detail of his relationship with Jiang Zhi and was filled with reluctance to let her go. He knew that if he continued to be with Jiang Zhi, she would likely be put in danger. To protect Jiang Zhi, he decided to file for divorce against his will after returning from his business trip.
This decision made Shen Qingchen feel heartbroken, but he knew that this was the only way to protect Jiang Zhi. He couldn't let Jiang Zhi get hurt because of him, and he would rather bear all the pain himself.
Shen Qingchen packed his luggage and embarked on a business trip abroad. On the plane, his mood was still restless. He kept thinking about his father's affairs, trying to find some clues. However, his mind was in a mess and he couldn't concentrate at all.
After a long flight, Shen Qingchen finally arrived at his destination. He immediately threw himself into work, trying to forget the pain in his heart with busy work. However, whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he would always think of his father's figure, and his heart was filled with guilt and regret.
During her time abroad, Shen Qingchen continued to receive reports from private detectives and lawyers. They had gathered some information about Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi, but it wasn't enough to prove they were the murderers of her father. Shen Qingchen knew she needed more evidence to bring them to justice.
At the same time, Shen Qingchen was also secretly paying attention to Jiang Zhi's situation. He knew that Jiang Zhi must be very sad. He wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know how to start. He could only pay attention to her silently, hoping that she could face everything with strength.
As the days passed, Shen Qingchen's investigation still made no substantial progress. He began to feel desperate, and he didn't know how much longer he could hold on. However, just when he was about to give up, an unexpected discovery gave him hope.
During his investigation, Shen Qingchen discovered that Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi had frequent contact before his father's death. They seemed to be plotting something, and his father's death was likely part of their scheme. Shen Qingchen decided to investigate further, determined to find evidence and avenge his father.
In the following days, Shen Qingchen worked harder and faster to investigate. He used his connections and resources to continuously collect information about Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi. Finally, on the eve of his return home, he found some key evidence.
These evidences were enough to prove that Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi were the murderers of his father. Shen Qingchen was filled with anger and decided to expose their crimes immediately after returning to China and let them face legal punishment. However, he also knew that his actions would provoke a counterattack from them and would likely put Jiang Zhi in danger.
Shen Qingchen was caught in a painful choice. He didn't know how to protect Jiang Zhi, nor did he know how to avenge his father. His heart was full of contradictions and pain, and he didn't know what to do.
In the end, Shen Qingchen decided to protect Jiang Zhi first. He knew that Jiang Zhi was the most important person in his life and he couldn't let her get hurt. He decided to file for divorce against his will after returning to China to keep Jiang Zhi away from this dangerous struggle.
On the day Shen Qingchen returned home, there was a drizzle in the sky. His mood was just like the weather, heavy and depressed. He didn't know how to face Jiang Zhi, nor how to say those cruel words.
After Shen Qingchen returned to the company, he immediately convened a high-level meeting. He informed everyone about his work abroad and also hinted at the crisis the company might face. He hoped that everyone could unite and jointly deal with this crisis.
After the meeting, Shen Qingchen sat alone in the office, his heart filled with pain and helplessness. He knew that he was about to make a difficult decision, a decision that might make him lose everything.
Shen Qingchen picked up the phone and dialed Jiang Zhi's number. Jiang Zhi's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone: "Qingchen, are you back?" Shen Qingchen's heart warmed, and he almost said what was in his heart. However, he still hardened his heart and said: "Jiang Zhi, let's get a divorce."
When Jiang Zhi heard this, it was like a bolt of lightning. She couldn't believe that Shen Qingchen would be so heartless. She asked, "Why? Qingchen, why do you treat me like this?" Shen Qingchen was silent for a moment and said, "Jiang Zhi, we are not suitable. Let's break up." After saying this, Shen Qingchen hung up the phone.
Jiang Zhi's tears burst out. She didn't know what she had done wrong and why Shen Qingchen treated her like this. She thought of every little bit they had been together, and her heart was filled with pain and reluctance.
Jiang Zhi decided to find Shen Qingchen and ask him why he wanted a divorce. She went to Shen Qingchen's company but was stopped by the secretary. The secretary told her that Shen Qingchen didn't want to see her and asked her not to look for him again.
Jiang Zhi's heart was completely broken. She knew that Shen Qingchen had made up his mind and there was no room for redemption between them. She left Shen Qingchen's company in despair, not knowing where to go.
The author has something to say:
This chapter is filled with drama and conflict. Upon learning his father may have been murdered, Shen Qingchen faces a agonizing choice. To protect Jiang Zhi, he decides against his will to file for divorce, a decision that leaves him heartbroken. Jiang Zhi, too, is plunged into pain and confusion by Shen Qingchen's sudden divorce. Where will their love go? Let's look forward to the next chapter.
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