Chapter 125 Leave it to me, I'll handle it.
A fleeting hint of embarrassment crossed Jin Qingyu's face because of Jiang Xingyao's words.
Jiang Xingyao really knows him well, and what she said is absolutely right.
He was already in the Zhou family's conference room when he heard Assistant Han rush in and talk to Zhou Huaiyan about Miss Jiang.
He had become suspicious and deliberately followed her, but he never expected that it really was Jiang Xingyao.
Although Jin Qingyu is still puzzled about the relationship between Jiang Xingyao and Zhou Huaiyan, he also knows that now is not the time to confront each other.
He feigned nonchalance and changed the subject: "I've booked a restaurant, let's have dinner together tonight. Even if we're divorced, there's no need to cut off all contact."
"I really want to cut ties with you." Jiang Xingyao didn't hold back at all and said something hurtful.
Jin Qingyu's expression stiffened again, and a surge of irritation welled up in his chest, almost impossible to conceal.
He coughed lightly before saying, "How have you been lately? Grandpa misses you. When are you planning to go back to the capital?"
He wanted to find something to talk about, but when he met Jiang Xingyao's cold eyes, he suddenly realized that he and Jiang Xingyao seemed to have nothing in common to talk about.
He hadn't realized it before, but now that their relationship was at a standstill, he found that he couldn't find a topic that would compel Jiang Xingyao to respond.
Their eyes met, and Jiang Xingyao said calmly, "I just talked to Grandpa last night. Jin Qingyu, it's funny how you make conversation."
The situation became awkward again.
Jin Qingyu thought long and hard, considering the people around him and Jiang Xingyao, or their mutual friends. After a moment, he said, "Yuanqiu misses you too. She asked me to inquire about your recent situation. Have you made any new friends lately? You…"
"Enough. Are you going to say that my second aunt misses me, that Assistant Xu misses me, and that even Jin Manchuan misses me?" Jiang Xingyao’s sarcastic voice shut down all of Jin Qingyu’s next words.
Looking at Jin Qingyu's vulnerable face, she suddenly seemed to remember the time when she and Jin Qingyu had just gotten married.
Jin Qingyu rarely goes home, only returning once or twice a month.
Every time he came back, Jiang Xingyao would get nervous. She wanted to talk to him, but she didn't know what he liked, just like the girlish thoughts she had been suppressing for years, which she dared not tell outsiders.
So she watched his back again and again, hesitant to speak, and in the end, she silently swallowed the topic she had brought up.
Time and time again.
Gradually, even when they were in the same room, they spoke less and less.
Occasionally, when Jin Qingyu was in a good mood, he would take the initiative to ask her a few words of concern, but most of the time, they would remain silent.
As Jiang Xingyao reminisced about the past, Jin Qingyu also thought of the time when they were still husband and wife.
After he married Jiang Xingyao, he had only just become the head of the Jin family business, and his position was not yet secure. He also had Jiang Yuncheng following him around asking for money, so he mostly lived at the company during that period.
When I occasionally go home, I always see Jiang Xingyao's cold face.
People around them said that Jiang Xingyao was wronged to marry him.
He had tried to probe the waters carefully, though.
Jiang Xingyao loves luxury; he always promptly fills her wardrobe with the latest clothes and jewelry.
Jiang Xingyao is used to drinking a cup of hot milk. Whenever he is home, he always heats the milk for her himself.
Regardless of anything else, Jiang Xingyao's attitude towards him seemed to have never changed. She was always taciturn, spoke little, and rarely even gave him a glance.
And then there was their less-than-pleasant wedding night…
Over time, Jin Qingyu stopped wanting to go home altogether.
At that time, he thought that since Jiang Xingyao was already his wife, and the jewelry he coveted and wanted to possess was already in his possession, that was enough.
He provided her with a luxurious life, allowing her to live a life of ease and comfort, just like a princess in the Qu family. He believed she should never leave him in this lifetime. That was always his thought.
He never imagined that Jiang Xingyao, who had come to their house desperately, would leave so decisively.
Give up everything he gave you.
The long silence continued until the doctor finished examining Zhou Keyuan.
Zhou Keyuan then looked for Jiang Xingyao. Jiang Xingyao quickly went to the ward. As soon as Zhou Keyuan saw Jiang Xingyao, he was immediately happy and pulled her aside to ask if she was injured anywhere.
Jin Qingyu followed him in.
When he saw this scene, his brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes were filled with a turbulent melancholy.
He didn't miss the serene smile on Jiang Xingyao's face either.
My heart ached again, and the emotion called jealousy almost filled every corner of my heart.
His wife could be so gentle with anyone she had just met, but she always had a cold face towards him.
After nearly two years of marriage, he and she were still as strangers as ever.
He once again forcibly suppressed the urge to drag the person away.
He can't do that, at least not for the time being.
Otherwise, he and Jiang Xingyao would truly be strangers.
Jin Qingyu suddenly looked at Zhou Huaiyan and said, "President Zhou, I've made a reservation. Let's have dinner together tonight. I should also thank you properly for taking care of my wife during this time."
He emphasized the word "wife" heavily, and his eyes remained fixed possessively on Jiang Xingyao's back.
“We’re already divorced. Watch your tone when you speak. Also, what’s between me and Huaiyan is none of your business. Don’t try to take it all on yourself.” As soon as Jiang Xingyao heard that Jin Qingyu was looking for Zhou Huaiyan, all the bad memories from the time in the capital came flooding back.
Jin Qingyu always does this, quietly intruding on his social life.
She and Shen Mingsu were just normal friends, but in his mouth, it became some kind of messy and shameful relationship.
It was one thing for Jin Qingyu to go crazy during their marriage, but now that they are divorced, she can't let Jin Qingyu continue to influence the people around her with his ridiculous and dark possessiveness.
"It's alright. Since Mr. Jin wants to treat us, I can't refuse. I'm free tonight anyway, so let's go together," Zhou Huaiyan said, his tone carrying a hint of deeper meaning, seemingly unconcerned about Jin Qingyu's somewhat strange attitude.
“But…” Jiang Xingyao felt uneasy when she thought about what Jin Qingyu had done before. She hesitated, and Jin Qingyu said, “Then see you tonight.”
He left very decisively this time, as if he was certain that Jiang Xingyao would come.
Jiang Xingyao will indeed go.
Otherwise, she really couldn't rest easy, worried that Jin Qingyu would say some nonsense to Zhou Huaiyan again.
Looking at Jiang Xingyao's unpleasant expression, Zhou Huaiyan said, "When you first arrived in Gangcheng, he called me and asked me to take care of you, but I refused."
I told him that only people with warped values would pry into other people's lives. He probably wants to ask about this now, so I'll handle it.
Jiang Xingyao looked at Zhou Huaiyan's expressionless face with some surprise. She hadn't expected that Jin Qingyu had actually contacted Zhou Huaiyan in private.
She thought that by getting the divorce certificate and leaving the capital, she had gotten rid of Jin Qingyu.
It turned out that the other person had been secretly trying to spy on him from a place she didn't know about.
"I'm sorry, Brother Huaiyan, I've caused you trouble," Jiang Xingyao said.
Zhou Huaiyan shook his head: "It's just a trivial matter, no need to take it to heart. Besides, my uncle likes you, and you've helped me so much, so it's only right that I help you solve this little problem."
The restaurant that Jin Qingyu booked was a very famous place in Gangcheng. Jiang Xingyao first took Zhou Keyuan back to the Zhou residence with Zhou Huaiyan before going to keep the appointment.
Jin Qingyu had already arrived. When he saw that she and Zhou Huaiyan entered together, his expression darkened for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal. He didn't get up, but simply pulled out the chair next to him for Jiang Xingyao to sit on.
Just by looking at his posture, Jiang Xingyao knew that he was definitely up to no good again.
One dish after another was served, each one exquisitely presented. Jin Qingyu casually picked up a plate and placed it directly in front of Jiang Xingyao: "I heard this is the restaurant's specialty, 'Red Apricot Over the Wall,' would you like to try it?"
Jiang Xingyao was already holding back her anger, and now that she heard Jin Qingyu making veiled accusations, she picked up the plate and was about to pour it on Jin Qingyu: "Jin Qingyu, I've really put up with you for a long time. You've been cheating on me, haven't you? I think you're the one who should be eating this."
Jin Qingyu remained calm and unhurried, reaching out to press Jiang Xingyao's wrist back down. With his other hand, he even picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his own bowl, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Jin."
Jiang Xingyao was so angry at his shameless appearance that she could hardly breathe. Before she could speak, Jin Qingyu looked at Zhou Huaiyan again: "It's just a bit of fun between husband and wife. I'm sorry to have made President Zhou laugh."
Zhou Huaiyan's eyes turned cold: "President Jin called me over not just to show off your love, right? Let me guess your purpose. Are you trying to give me a hard time?"
Jin Qingyu reached out and took the plate from Jiang Xingyao's hand. He then took her hand, forcefully inserting his fingers between Jiang Xingyao's fingers, and pinned her hand to the table in a tightly clasped manner, right in front of Zhou Huaiyan's eyes.
"What do you mean by 'showing off'? Why do you have to put it so harshly, Mr. Zhou? I sincerely want to thank you."
Mr. Zhou is truly kind-hearted. He had already refused me on the phone, but he took care of my wife behind my back. No wonder the Hong Kong media always report that Mr. Zhou is compassionate and dedicated to public welfare.
Is taking care of someone else's wife in private considered a form of charity work?
The scene was incredibly familiar, just like when Jin Qingyu questioned Shen Mingsu without explanation before. Jiang Xingyao's face darkened with anger, and she knew that Jin Qingyu was up to no good.
She struggled to pull her hand away from Jin Qingyu's, and before she could even utter his name, she received a look from Zhou Huaiyan telling her to calm down. Zhou Huaiyan didn't mince words: "Yaoyao, don't bother with him, leave it to me."
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