Chapter 117 She finally registered for divorce.
Shen Ying had heard similar words countless times.
She looked into Jin Yanzhou's eyes: "This is the last time. I'll wait for you for a month. If you still refuse to take me home by then, we'll break up."
She should be showing her pregnancy in a month at most, and that will be the last time she can wear a wedding dress.
Jin Yanzhou gently stroked Shen Ying's head and said, "Okay, don't worry, Yingying, I won't let you down. I've already prepared the wedding dress, and I'm also making arrangements for the wedding. You can take a good look at the wedding rings during this time. I will definitely give you a satisfactory and grand wedding."
Jin Yanzhou is always like this.
No matter how antagonistic he was with others, he was always gentle in front of her.
Over the past five years, Shen Ying has been very clear that she has been consciously sinking into depravity every single day.
But now she had to force herself to be clear-headed. If Jin Yanzhou still refused this time, she would break off all ties with him.
As the two were talking, Aunt Jin came out of the old man's ward and saw Jin Yanzhou from afar. She called out, "Yanzhou, the old man is still waiting for you. What are you doing? Who is that girl?"
Jin Yanzhou has a mysterious girlfriend, which is no secret in the old house, but even the old man has not heard anything about it from Jin Yanzhou.
Unlike Jin Qingyu, Jin Yanzhou's secretaries and assistants were all men, and he was never seen having any contact with women. As for gossip, there was absolutely none.
This was the first woman Aunt Jin had ever seen in front of him.
Aunt Jin couldn't help but become curious, so she took a few steps closer to Jin Yanzhou, trying to get a clear look at the people around him.
Jin Yanzhou also greeted Jin Ershen: "They're not friends, just asking for directions. Jin Qingyu signed the papers? When does Grandpa plan to take them to get a divorce?"
He gave a perfunctory reply, then changed the subject to the most important thing for the Jin family right now.
Shen Ying stood there, watching him and Aunt Jin walk away. A hint of self-mockery flashed in her eyes. Asking for directions? They weren't even ordinary friends.
Perhaps she should have made preparations in advance; blindly trusting Jin Yanzhou was not a wise move at all.
In the old man's hospital room, Jin Qingyu finally pressed his fingerprint, but his attitude was clearly still reluctant.
The old man ignored his mood and snorted coldly: "You don't need to put on a long face with this old man. Both I and Yaoyao have given you too many chances, but you didn't want them."
The agreement was signed by you when you married Yaoyao. Yaoyao didn't ask for all your wealth; that's Yaoyao's kindness.
"But now that the agreement is signed, you have to give the entire Jin family an explanation. You won't be sitting on the position of president of Jin's Group anymore. From today onwards, you and A-Zhou will compete fairly."
The first thing Jin Yanzhou heard when he entered was the old man's words. A hint of displeasure flashed across his face, but he quickly suppressed it: "Grandpa, isn't this unfair? You said before..."
“Fairness isn’t just something I, an old man, say. This is the result of a unanimous decision by the Jin Group’s board of directors. If you still have any objections, then produce some results and convince the board of directors,” the old man said.
Jin Yanzhou glanced at Jin Qingyu, his face still showing some dissatisfaction, but he remained silent.
Jin Qingyu may not have been very discreet in his personal life, but he was certainly capable in business matters. His personal affairs did not affect the company's performance, and during his time in charge of the Jin Group, he brought huge profits to the company. Naturally, the old-timers on the board of directors, who prioritized their own interests, would not easily agree to kick him out.
Jin Yanzhou fell silent, and the old man looked at Jin Qingyu again: "You will stay at the old house tonight, and go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce first thing tomorrow morning."
"Grandpa!" Jin Qingyu still wanted to try.
He had coveted Jiang Xingyao for many years. Even if he had made some mistakes before, he had now come to his senses and promised not to make them again. The old man shouldn't have condemned him so easily.
Ignoring Jin Qingyu's words, the old man turned to the butler and asked, "Have you found all the people I asked you to find?"
"Don't worry, sir, we're downstairs already," the butler said.
The old man nodded: "Alright, let them come up. Tie the second young master up and take him back. Tonight, have them keep an eye on him and not let him out to affect Yao Yao."
Before Jin Qingyu could figure out who they were, the butler made a phone call, and soon a team of burly bodyguards entered the room. The spacious VIP ward felt much more cramped because of their arrival.
These people all had cold and stern expressions, and they were clearly skilled in martial arts. After entering the room, they surrounded Jin Qingyu without saying a word.
The old man was very satisfied with the situation and instructed the housekeeper to complete the discharge procedures. He then personally called Jiang Xingyao to schedule a time.
Jiang Xingyao had just returned to her apartment when she received the call from the old man.
The apartment had been thoroughly cleaned and looked brand new. Fresh flowers were placed in the vase on the table, and even the broken light bulb in the hallway had been replaced.
The house is still the same house, but it seems to have become a little warmer.
Under the warm yellow light, Jiang Xingyao listened as the old man asked her if she had time tomorrow morning, and she agreed without hesitation.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Jiang Xingyao, clutching her marriage certificate, appeared at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau as promised.
The Jin family's car hadn't arrived yet. While waiting, Jiang Xingyao couldn't help but feel uneasy, afraid that something might go wrong again. Fortunately, she didn't have to wait long before the black Maybach came into her view.
The old man got out of the car first. He was leaning on a cane and no longer had the obvious sickness he had in the hospital, but he still looked several years older.
Jiang Xingyao quickly stepped forward to help him up. She obediently called him "Grandpa" and then looked at the car. Jin Qingyu had been forcibly pulled out, and he was accompanied by two burly bodyguards.
The old man explained, "Grandpa said that even if it meant tying him up, he would bring him here. Yao Yao, Grandpa didn't break his promise this time, did he?"
"Thank you, Grandpa," Jiang Xingyao said, a huge weight lifted from her heart. She didn't look at Jin Qingyu again and helped the old man into the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Jin Qingyu watched Jiang Xingyao's retreating figure, his eyes filled with dark emotions.
He watched as Jiang Xingyao stepped onto the steps of the Civil Affairs Bureau, her high heels clicking on the ground. She walked quickly and lightly, each step carrying an air of eagerness.
This realization made Jin Qingyu feel very uncomfortable.
It reminded him of their wedding day, which was also held in this place. Jiang Xingyao looked at him hesitantly and asked him more than once if he was sure.
Hesitant about marriage, yet eager to divorce, perhaps Jiang Xingyao never truly liked him from the start, which is why she was able to extricate herself from their two-year marriage so quickly.
The steps to the Civil Affairs Bureau weren't long, and no matter how much Jin Qingyu delayed, he eventually reached the end.
Jiang Xingyao had already handed over their marriage certificate, and the woman's expressionless face could still be seen in the photo.
Jin Qingyu's heart felt as if it were being soaked in a jar of strong acidic water; the sour and itchy sensation made it hard for him to breathe.
Even as he sat down at the registration window, Jin Qingyu's heart seemed unable to calm down. He turned his head to look at Jiang Xingyao: "Yaoyao, let's not get a divorce, okay?"
His wife wore a white coat today, with fine down on the collar that brushed against her face, making her look even more pure and unapproachable.
She was very close to him, and Jin Qingyu could almost smell the faint fragrance emanating from her.
But it's only for today.
Once the divorce certificate was issued, he couldn't hold onto her anymore.
Jin Qingyu said again, "Yaoyao, give me another chance, I..."
The young woman handling the paperwork looked at Jiang Xingyao and asked somewhat uncertainly, "Sir, Madam, are you sure you want a divorce?"
"I'm sure," Jiang Xingyao replied without hesitation.
She pushed both marriage certificates out together; the one that belonged to her was worn out from being flipped through so many times.
Jin Qingyu's book was still brand new; the old man had just handed it to her this morning.
The two marriage certificates placed side by side created a stark contrast.
When the staff member took the marriage certificate, Jiang Xingyao felt as if a piece of her heart had gone empty.
She still remembers the joy she felt when she first married Jin Qingyu.
Back then, Jin Qingyu didn't like going home. When she waited for him alone in the empty Xiyuan Garden, she would always take out the marriage certificate and look at it twice, as if that would prove that she had really married the person she loved.
The old marriage certificate was proof that he loved Jin Qingyu, but now she only felt ironic seeing it.
This marriage was entirely one-sided on her part; Jin Qingyu never stopped for her, yet she continued to hold onto hope.
The staff checked all the documents Jiang Xingyao handed over and quickly completed the registration: "Sir and Madam, your divorce registration has been accepted. Remember to come and collect your certificate after the thirty-day cooling-off period. If you do not come, the divorce registration will be automatically cancelled."
A 30-day cooling-off period.
Those few words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Jiang Xingyao's head.
She thought she could finally get rid of Jin Qingyu today, but it turns out she couldn't.
Jin Qingyu, who was standing next to him, suddenly brightened up: "You mean, we can't get the divorce certificate for at least thirty days, right?"
There are still thirty days left. He and Yao Yao are still husband and wife, and he still has a chance to coax Yao Yao.
The old man stood to the side, his brows furrowed tightly: "What thirty-day cooling-off period? We've already agreed to the divorce, why do we have to wait? What kind of ridiculous rule is this? I've never heard of such a thing in my day."
The clerk gave an awkward smile and explained a few more words to the old man, but the old man was still relentless: "Isn't there any way to get the certificate faster? I can't stand seeing my good-for-nothing grandson ruin our Yaoyao. Please be lenient with me."
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