Despite her efforts to suppress it, Xia Yao's eyes still betrayed a hint of annoyance.
"What's up?"
Xie Yuanping put down the newspaper in his hand, walked over, and said a bunch of sweet words to Xia Yao.
"Yaoyao, it was all my fault before. I was too busy with work and neglected your feelings."
"It's understandable that you're angry with me, but I promise that once this project is finished, I will definitely make time for you."
"How about we go on our honeymoon like before, just the two of us, okay?"
Xia Yao felt disgusted listening to all this.
"No need, my movie is being released recently and I have to go on promotional tours, so I don't have time to go on vacation."
Xie Yuanping wasn't annoyed; he humbled himself and tried to please Xia Yao.
After saying a whole bunch of nice things, Xie Yuanping's lips were practically dry, before Xia Yao finally gave him a kind look.
Xie Yuanping was utterly exhausted, but he dared not show it and continued to apologize to Xia Yao with a smile.
But deep down, Xie Yuanping's hatred deepened.
It's like this every time!
Xia Yao was angry, so he acted like a grandson, bowing and scraping to coax her to be happy.
Why?!
Xie Yuanping clenched his fists secretly, the veins on the back of his hands bulging, revealing his resentment and unwillingness.
"Yaoyao, I really won't do it again, you have to believe me."
Xia Yao sat in front of the dressing table and dried her damp hair little by little.
With her back to Xie Yuanping, Xia Yao's face was filled with an unyielding indifference.
"I know. You've been so busy these past few days. How come you have time to come back tonight?"
Xie Yuanping finally smiled, thinking to himself that Xia Yao was still as easy to coax as ever.
He coughed lightly, finally revealing his purpose for going home tonight.
"Yaoyao, I've been busy lately because I'm trying to secure a project. This project is very important to me and to the Xia Group."
"But as you know, Xia Yan made a wrong decision some time ago, which caused problems with the Xia Group's cash flow, making it impossible to invest in this project."
"I thought, since we're all family, I'll just invest money to take over this project, so that the Xia Group won't continue to suffer losses."
"The problem is that this project requires too much money. I've worked for Xia's for so many years and I don't have much savings."
As he spoke, Xie Yuanping let out a heavy sigh.
His brows were furrowed, and Xia Yao could immediately see the worry in his eyes when she looked at him.
It was as if he was working so hard for the Xia Group and the Xia family.
Xia Yao smiled dismissively.
Xie Yuanping, you really have a good plan.
She was wondering why I suddenly came back tonight.
So it turns out it's because Xie Yao ran out of money, and you're broke, so you've come to ask her for more!
Xia Yao grew up in luxury, and her grandfather doted on her immensely, so she actually had quite a bit of wealth.
Xie Yuanping naturally knew that Xia Yao could definitely afford the money!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have come up with this idea to plead poverty and ask Xia Yao for money.
From an angle where Xie Yuanping couldn't see, Xia Yao's brows were frosted over.
"So what do you mean?"
Xie Yuanping glanced at Xia Yao's expression, and seeing that she remained indifferent, he hesitated before speaking.
"Yaoyao, I've never asked you for anything before, but this time it concerns the Xia Group. Do you think you could invest some money to help me out?"
Xia Yao put the comb down with a soft thud.
She suddenly smiled, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection, and her tone sweet.
“We are husband and wife, it’s not like we’re talking about helping each other.”
Upon hearing this, Xie Yuanping was about to be overjoyed, but Xia Yao changed the subject.
“But Yuanping, you know that I had a terrible fight with my father back then in order to be with you, and I’ve taken back all the things he gave me.”
Xie Yuanping was taken aback upon hearing this.
Xia Yao continued.
“I do make money as an actor, but I also spend a lot. I haven’t saved much in recent years. I might be able to scrape together a few million, but from what you’re saying, this amount of money is at least several hundred million. I’m afraid I’ll have a hard time coming up with it.”
Xie Yuanping panicked immediately.
"How could this happen? Old Master Xia wouldn't be so heartless. You're her own daughter!"
Xia Yao sighed.
Her brows were furrowed with worry, as if she were sharing Xie Yuanping's anxiety and distress.
“You know my dad’s temper. He’s just that stubborn and inflexible. He tried his best to stop us from being together and cut off my source of income long ago.”
Xie Yuanping had no doubt about these words.
Back then, Grandpa Xia was so angry about Xia Yao and Xie Yuanping's marriage that he was hospitalized for a time.
Xie Yuanping paced back and forth in the bedroom like an ant on a hot pan.
"What should we do then? Yao Yao, can't you think of another way?"
Xia Yao frowned, thought for a moment, and suddenly said:
"There is one, Yuanping. How about we get a divorce first?"
Xie Yuanping was startled for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up.
"You mean you want to get a divorce first to fool Grandpa Xia, and then secretly transfer the money to me after he gives it to you?"
A genuine smile appeared on Xia Yao's lips.
“That’s right, as you know, my father doesn’t like you. As long as I’m married to you, he will never give me anything. But a divorce is a different story.”
“After all, I am his daughter. We are divorced. He cares about me and will definitely give me everything.”
Xie Yuanping also thought it was a good idea.
He had no doubt whatsoever that Xia Yao genuinely wanted a divorce.
In order to be with Xie Yuanping, Xia Yao had almost completely broken ties with Grandpa Xia and severed ties with many of her relatives in the Xia family.
and……
Xie Yuanping's eyes flickered, and he thought that divorce might be a good thing.
As long as he can get this money and hold the project in his hands, he can then naturally take over the company. At that time, the Xia Group will be his alone!
There's absolutely no need to worry about Xia Yao coming to take a share of his assets.
Xie Yuanping was still thinking about how to get rid of Xia Yao, this troublesome woman, in the end.
The two reached an agreement and both showed satisfied smiles.
Eager to get started, Xie Yuanping took Xia Yao to the Civil Affairs Bureau early the next morning.
Xia Yao specially sat in front of the dressing table and put on a beautiful makeup for today.
She was wearing a light blue fitted long dress. Xia Yao looked at herself in the mirror and saw signs of aging on her skin, as well as faint crow's feet at the corners of her eyes.
But there was a light in her eyes, a light that was astonishing, as if she were welcoming a new life.
She was blind and heartless in the first half of her life, but fortunately, a wonderful life awaits her in the second half.
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