Chapter 43 She is a link in their pla-y scheme.
Yu Yan was quite absorbed in her lectures, because Xiang Jingheng sat there for the entire two short periods of the class, and Yu Yan didn't even glance at him.
During the break, some bolder students came over to ask him for autographs, and Xiang Jingheng chatted with them for a bit.
Students these days are really bold. Some of them, knowing about Yu Yan and Xiang Jingheng's relationship, directly asked him, "Mr. Xiang, why did you divorce Professor Yu back then?"
One sentence left Xiang Jingheng speechless.
Yes, why did they get divorced?
The atmosphere was silent for a few seconds. Just when everyone thought Xiang Jingheng wouldn't answer, he smiled slightly, a smile with a meaning that others couldn't understand.
He said, "To be honest, I also want to know why."
With his good looks, privileged family background, and excellent academic performance, Xiang Jingheng was a popular figure in school during his student days. He was never short of women who liked him, but he had always been indifferent to emotions and had no experience in interacting with women.
The reason why I can get along well with Gan Xiaoxing is because Gan Xiaoxing has a cheerful and easygoing personality, doesn't take things to heart, and will still try to get close to me no matter how cold I am to her.
Xiang Jingheng had to admit that his behavior and temper towards women were largely due to Gan Xiaoxing's indulgence.
But clearly, Yu Yan isn't the kind of woman who would actively pursue him even when he's giving her the cold shoulder.
She doesn't know how to act cute, and she never gives in to him.
If she sees that he looks unhappy, she won't come over to comfort him; she'll just stay far away from him.
The two of them lived like that after getting married and having a child, their lives were no different from when they were single.
Of course, this is from his perspective.
Perhaps for Yu Yan, marrying him, suspending her studies to have a child, and taking care of the household chores were huge sacrifices she made, but she didn't live the life she wanted.
It's also because he didn't give enough...
After reflecting on his actions, Xiang Jingheng realized that the reason Yu Yan divorced him was probably because she didn't want to give up her scientific research career.
In retrospect, this seems to have been the right choice. Whether Yu Yan is giving lectures or speaking at scientific conferences, her dazzling presence is truly captivating and endlessly charming.
This is completely different from how she is when she's at home taking care of the children and doing housework.
Can't we have both?
After class, Xiang Jingheng chased after Yu Yan and went out to discuss this topic with her.
"Actually, you don't need to do things like taking care of the children or doing housework. I have never said that you have to stay at home and can't go out to teach or do research."
Xiang Jingheng looked at Yu Yan, "So, Yu Yan, what exactly is the conflict between us? Why were you so insistent on divorcing me three years ago?"
Yu Yan looked up at Xiang Jingheng, who was blocking her way, and felt completely bewildered.
"Xiang Jingheng, we've been divorced for three years now. What's the point of asking these questions now?"
"Of course!"
Xiang Jingheng was extremely serious, even somewhat excited, saying, "Only by knowing where the problem lies can we fix it in time."
"Repair?" Yu Yan frowned, genuinely confused. "What do you mean?"
Xiang Jingheng could tell from her eyes that she really didn't understand. She wasn't pretending not to understand. Yu Yan never put on any act in front of him, unlike Gan Xiaoxing, whose little thoughts were all written on her face and were obvious at a glance.
He pursed his lips slightly, and his serious tone carried a hint of business negotiation.
"I've thought about it carefully. In fact, there weren't any major conflicts of principle in our previous marriage. Ultimately, it was because we lacked communication and exchange. I was busy with work, and you took care of the family. We were completely divided into two different parts. It was also because we were too young."
"Now, three years later, we have all matured a lot and have a better ability to solve problems."
"So, Yu Yan, think about it, do you want to remarry me?"
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Aside from three strings of ellipses, Yu Yan was at a loss for words to express her feelings after hearing Xiang Jingheng's outrageous remarks.
"Xiang Jingheng," Yu Yan suddenly called out to him, her breathing erratic.
Xiang Jingheng sensed it, and a hint of excitement appeared on his brow. "Go on, I'm listening."
Yu Yan suddenly looked up, "Did Gan Xiaoxing kick your head when you were sleeping with her last night?"
"..."
Xiang Jingheng's face darkened. "What did you say?"
"ill."
Yu Yan walked away with a cold face; she was about to go crazy if she listened to him say a few more words.
She definitely got sick from being angry!
"Yu Yan!" Xiang Jingheng blocked her way again. "Are you misunderstanding something? Gan Xiaoxing and I are really just friends, there's nothing else between us."
hehe.
Yu Yan wanted to laugh when she heard this. "Do you kiss every one of your friends?"
Xiang Jingheng frowned. "What kiss? When did I kiss Gan Xiaoxing?"
Still pretending.
Yu Yan was extremely impressed and nodded repeatedly. "I have to say, your acting skills are really great now. You act like it's real. Xiang Jingheng, you used to be much more honest. You were a scumbag, and you were clear about it."
Three years ago, Xiang Jingheng would never have explained any of this to her. He brought him home, and in front of her, Gan Xiaoxing called him "Jingheng" so sweetly, sometimes even hugging his neck and almost kissing him.
Yu Yan had a feeling at the time that they were having some kind of new relationship, and that she was part of their plan.
"Yu Yan, I'm here today to clear up the misunderstanding, not to create one."
Xiang Jingheng tried his best to calm down, "Can you be a little more rational and not let your emotions get the better of you? Let's find a place and have a good talk, okay?"
Do you think I'm idle? Or do you think I'm some kind of despicable person?
Yu Yan was speechless.
"Xiang Jingheng, you don't understand. There is no misunderstanding between us. We just have different values."
Xiang Jingheng frowned. How did it escalate to the topic of values again?
"What are the differences in our values?" he asked, not understanding.
Right now, all he has is patience.
Having made up his mind, he wanted to show his utmost sincerity and resolve the past misunderstandings and current problems with Yu Yan so that they could move smoothly into the future.
Yu Yan didn't know why she was arguing with him about values, but Xiang Jingheng seemed stubborn and wouldn't give up until he got to the bottom of things, as if he would keep pestering her until she understood.
Taking a deep breath, Yu Yan calmly asked, "Let me put it this way: do you believe that pure friendship between men and women exists in this world?"
Xiang Jingheng blurted out, "I don't believe it."
His answer made Yu Yan raise an eyebrow; she had thought he would stubbornly insist that he believed her.
"I don't believe it either. I don't believe in confidantes of the opposite sex or the opposite sex; those are just excuses for enjoying ambiguity."
Yu Yan said calmly, "Since you don't believe me either, then let me ask you this: after we got married, you and Gan Xiaoxing had a close relationship, calling each other 'childhood sweethearts' so affectionately. What kind of 'pure friendship' are you two playing at?"
The boomerang had returned to him, and Xiang Jingheng was stunned. "I..."
"Since you don't believe in pure friendship between men and women, then the logic is much simpler: either you like her, or she likes you, or you both like each other."
Yu Yan's expression turned cold inch by inch. "You two are so deeply in love, that's your freedom. But Xiang Jingheng, since you have someone else in your heart, why did you marry me? What do you take me for?"
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