52: This is our home, why are we going out?
“It’s not like we’re not making money. We’ll even have to share the profits with him. What’s so hard about it?” Shang Zhi was already in a bad mood, and seeing Pei Yanxiu made her even angrier.
Pei Yanxiu felt somewhat helpless.
Ultimately, he was the one in a subordinate position in this relationship, using every means to beg for her love, but she didn't appreciate it at all.
"Mr. Lu, besides participating in a variety show, what other purpose do you have for coming to Hong Kong this time?" An entertainment news report on the living room TV caught Pei Yanxiu's attention.
"I know what everyone wants to ask." On television, Lu Ke smiled calmly.
"To be honest, I did come here for someone, but everything is still uncertain. I will definitely share the good news with everyone when I have it."
Mom went to the kitchen to give instructions to the chef, leaving only the two of them in the room. After a long silence, Pei Yanxiu finally spoke: "What is he saying?"
"How would I know what he's talking about?" Shang Zhi didn't want to pay attention to him and turned to walk into the courtyard, where he stopped her in front of a grove of roses.
"Xixi, don't be silly. Men like him are the best at deceiving young girls. I knew something was wrong with him. You must not be fooled by him."
"Do you have anything else to say?" Shang Zhi asked coldly. Men are all the same; even if Lu Ke has problems, he's no better than him.
"Do you understand what I'm saying, Xixi?"
"Tiancui's first profit will arrive next month, right?"
“We agreed that it was just a marriage of convenience, and it’s almost due. Once you get your first payment, we’ll get a divorce. The subsequent profits will be deposited into Wan Jia’s account on time, as stipulated in the contract. There should still be some trust between us, right?”
Upon hearing Shang Zhi's words, Pei Yanxiu's expression darkened.
"Xixi, is there some misunderstanding between us?"
"No."
"I'll go home tomorrow and organize the documents needed for the divorce. We can prepare in advance to avoid trouble later."
"Why? Have you fallen for someone else? Why do you insist on getting a divorce? Xixi, I've never considered our marriage fake. Our love is real, everything about us is real!" Pei Yanxiu took a step forward and grabbed Shang Zhi's arm.
"Also, I'm not free tomorrow, I have to go to Australia, and I've completely forgotten where I put all those documents at home."
"Then we'll wait for you to come back, and then we can look for it slowly when you get back."
"Xixi, dinner's ready." Mom called them to dinner from the doorway, abruptly ending the argument. Shang Zhi felt a lump in her throat, unable to spit it out, and the two ate in silence. Pei Yanxiu was in a bad mood for several days after returning home. When Pei Wang invited him to play golf, he almost hit Pei Wang in the face with a golf ball without noticing.
"Heartbroken?" Pei Wang covered his face and frowned slightly as he looked at him.
"no."
"Stubborn to the end."
"Brother, you can't use the same tactics you use on me on Xixi. You have to show a little humanity when it comes to girls."
"Am I inhuman?"
Do you have one?
"But even if you're heartless, it doesn't matter, you're rich, aren't you? I heard from Xingxing last time that she got a new sapphire necklace, it's very beautiful, it seems to be worth more than 20 million, do you want it? I have a friend who also wants it, do you want to give it to him?"
Pei Yanxiu took Pei Wang's phone. The necklace in the picture was really beautiful, dazzling and very tempting, just the type that Xixi would like.
"Over twenty-three million, but since you're my brother, I'll give you a discount, twenty-five million!"
"Are you itching for a beating?"
"Brother, you're so mean! I had no choice. The old man's been watching me closely lately and hasn't been giving me any money. You can't just watch your own brother end up on the streets!"
"Has Dad been looking for you again recently?"
"Not yet, but I estimate it will be soon."
"I've got nothing to do these past few days, how about you come with me to Australia?"
What are you going to Australia for?
"Hiding from debts."
"I'm not going. You may not have a woman who loves me, but you do."
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Shang Zhi submitted her application to return to school. She decided to go back after she had dealt with things here, even if she couldn't. This time, she absolutely could not let that scoundrel affect her path.
She didn't know what the consequences would be if he found out, so she simply didn't think about it.
After returning from Australia, Pei Yanxiu went to England. In short, he was nowhere to be seen, and Shang Zhi couldn't answer his calls.
She knew he was hiding.
She reorganized the money in her secret hideout and transferred some abroad to ensure her future life at school. She was not one to endure hardship and couldn't afford to shortchange herself financially.
She sent him the divorce papers, and she wanted to keep all the jewelry, house, and other things he had given her, but not anything else.
Pei Yanxiu had read it but hadn't replied. She wanted to ask him if he was dissatisfied or had any objections, but he didn't answer her calls.
Shang Zhi was unaware that Pei Yanxiu hadn't actually gone abroad. He had stayed at a resort hotel and was silently observing everything she did. He knew she had used the money, he knew she was preparing to go to school, he knew everything.
He also knew that Lu Ke had come to have a meal with her during the time he was away.
Pei Yanxiu stayed in the hotel for a few days, but finally couldn't hold back any longer. When he reappeared at her doorstep, Shang Zhi was pleasantly surprised, thinking that he had come to his senses and was ready to divorce her.
He kissed her fiercely, a faint taste of blood lingering on his lips.
"Are you ready? When are we getting a divorce?"
"I told you long ago, it's never going to happen." With a faint smile, he stroked her hair, a smile that sent chills down Shang Zhi's spine. Before she could react, he had firmly grasped her wrist.
"Pei Yanxiu, what exactly are you trying to do!"
He didn't answer, but pulled her directly to the basement of the villa and pinned her waist against the edge of the bathtub.
He lowered his head and kissed everything about her.
"Are you crazy! Let me out!"
“This is our home, why go out? Xixi, you play outside all day long, that’s why you’ve become so wild. From now on, we’ll stay here, and I’ll keep you company, okay? We have everything here, I know you’ll love it here.”
"Let me out!"
"Impossible." Pei Yanxiu reached out and slapped Shang Zhi's buttocks hard, then grabbed her chin as if asserting his ownership.
"Are you uncomfortable? That's right, it's because I gave it to you, Xixi. Whether you feel comfortable or not, it can only be given to you by me, do you understand?"
You're a pervert!
"You knew this all along, didn't you? But you still chose to use me. Now you want to leave after you've had your fun? There's no such thing as a free lunch. Stay here and I'll give you whatever you want, except your freedom."
"Pei Yanxiu, who do you think you are?"
"If you don't know who I am, you can call me daddy, I don't mind." He smiled, ripped open her clothes, and held the warmth of her skin in his hand. At that moment, Shang Zhi felt like dying.
"How long are you going to keep me locked up?"
"That depends on when you'll behave."
"I was wrong, Uncle Pei, please let me go."
"You've said this many times before, and I won't believe you this time."
"You old bastard, go to hell!" Seeing Pei Yanxiu's resolute attitude, Shang Zhi was so angry that she was about to go crazy. She reached out and grabbed a cup from the side and smashed it on his head.
He easily dodged her, then quietly watched her movements. He then produced a rope from somewhere and tied her hands together tightly.
"Xixi, I don't understand what's wrong with here. There's food, drink, and endless money. I'll give you whatever you want. Why do you insist on going out? Is there anyone outside that you absolutely have to see?"
He threw her onto the bed, grabbed her waist with one hand, and Shang Zhi twisted her body to try to leave, but she couldn't escape no matter how she twisted and turned, and he slapped her on the buttocks a few times.
She truly regretted it; she should have gone abroad first before bringing up divorce.
This old man is absolutely insane.
"I'll stay here with you tonight, and I'll stay here with you every night from now on, but you'll have to stay by yourself during the day."
"Do you like your new life, Xixi?" Pei Yanxiu asked as he turned her over, lifting her chin so she would look at him.
"Don't blame me, I had no choice." He helped her up, poured her a glass of wine, and fed it to her.
Shang Zhi took a sip, then spat the wine all over his white shirt.
"Pei Yanxiu, go to hell!"
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