Wasting time on getting a divorce?
A sneer welled up in Su Jinyu's heart. How could she be afraid of these things?
In her eyes, the so-called fame is nothing but passing clouds and not worth mentioning.
However, the thought of continuing to be stuck in the quagmire made her feel nauseous and disgusted.
What's more, she came here today with a more important purpose...
She lowered her head slightly, her face showing a bit of struggle, her brows tightly wrinkled, and her lips lightly bitten, as if a fierce battle between heaven and earth was going on in her heart.
Finally, as if he had made an important decision, he spoke slowly: "The dowry means different things to me. It's useless for you to keep it... I asked my husband to settle the dowry bill overnight and estimate its value according to the market price..."
Her voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of fatigue, yet it also revealed an unquestionable firmness.
As she spoke, she flipped open the account book and pushed it in front of everyone. The estimation process and final value were clearly displayed on the page. Every number seemed like a powerful weapon for her counterattack.
The Shen family originally had a bit of contempt and disdain in their eyes, but when their eyes fell on the amount on the account book, the expressions on their faces froze instantly, as if they were cast under a spell.
Everyone's eyes widened and their mouths slightly opened in disbelief.
Mrs. Shen couldn't help but cough lightly. Her well-maintained face was now full of surprise. "So are you going to convert it into cash?"
Her voice trembled slightly, breaking the brief silence in the hall.
Teacher Shen calmly withdrew his gaze, but his hand hidden in his sleeve tapped the sofa cushion unconsciously, and this subtle movement revealed his inner unrest.
He appeared calm and composed, but his eyes became deep and complicated, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
Su Jinyu nodded gently, her hair swaying with her movements, "I can convert it into cash, but... I can't give you so much. This also includes my half, so I will give you 50%..."
She spoke at a moderate pace and clearly, "In theory, I should have given 50%, and I calculated the value based on the market price, but the actual goods cannot be sold at such a high price."
She added, her eyes scanning everyone's faces, observing their reactions.
Of course, she knew in her heart that there were cases where the price exceeded the market price, it all depended on the rarity of the item, but there was no need for her to say that at the moment.
Shen Jing'an glanced at his father quietly, and seeing that his father did not express his opinion, he was secretly calculating in his heart.
His eyes flickered, a greedy look appeared on his face, and he said, "At least 80%."
His voice rose a few notches, with a hint of toughness, trying to gain the upper hand in the negotiation.
Su Jinyu's face instantly turned ugly when she heard this. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes. "Don't be too much. If it weren't for my father, I wouldn't take out a penny... I don't want to hurt the reputation of both families! Let's get a peaceful divorce and politely crush the previous rumors in front of the reporters. It's good for you and me!"
Her voice trembled slightly with anger, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth.
Shen Jing'an didn't want to make a big fuss. He knew in his heart that if he made a big fuss, he might not get a penny in the end.
After weighing the pros and cons, he took a step back and said in a slightly softer tone, "Seventy percent..."
His eyes were fixed on Su Jinyu, as if waiting for her response.
Su Jinyu sneered twice, that laugh was full of ridicule and disdain, "At most, it will succeed."
She met Shen Jing'an's gaze without flinching, her eyes as firm as iron.
"Yes, but I want gold..." Shen Jingan said hurriedly, as if he had grasped the last straw.
The same amount of money, converted into gold, is worth a little more than 뀖.
"Gold? Yes."
Su Jinyu agreed without hesitation.
She knew in her heart that gold was a universal currency throughout the world, and Shen Jing'an made this request for the convenience of transportation.
Su Jinyu showed an embarrassment again, and her brows wrinkled again, "This money is not a small amount, I need a few days to raise the money...but we must divorce first..." There was a hint of urgency in her voice again.
"Get the money and get a divorce." Shen Jingan was firm and left no room for negotiation.
His eyes revealed a hint of doubt, as if he didn't believe Su Jinyu would fulfill his promise.
"I can write an IOU!" Su Jinyu gritted her teeth and said, her cheeks slightly red with anger, "You have the IOU, so you won't be afraid that I will go back on my word."
"You are so impatient!" Shen Jingan looked at her angrily, his eyes seemed to be spitting fire, "You can't even wait for a few days."
His chest heaved violently, and the rage in his heart almost swallowed him.
Su Jinyu ignored his anger. She quickly took out a pen and paper and wrote down the IOU in a vigorous and powerful handwriting. "I can't wait even a day!"
Her voice was cold and firm, without a trace of emotion. Shen Jingan's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if water was dripping out. He clenched his fists tightly, and his joints turned white because of the force. He wanted to tear the woman in front of him into pieces.
His eyes were filled with resentment and unwillingness, yet he was helpless.
Teacher Shen raised his hand and signaled Shen Jingan to shut up.
He stood up slowly, his figure tall and majestic, "That's it...you two should take care of yourselves from now on."
His voice was low and calm, but it was like an imperial decree, bringing the matter to an end.
After saying this, he walked out with steady steps.
Teacher Shen's words put an end to the matter, and Su Jinyu felt relieved.
She immediately asked her bodyguards to move all her dowry out of the warehouse. Then, she took the IOU and went with Shen Jing'an to go through the divorce procedures.
All the way, both of them were silent, and the atmosphere was so depressing that it was suffocating.
But early in the morning, the divorce was completed.
Su Jinyu handed the IOU to Shen Jingan. Her eyes showed no trace of nostalgia, and she said calmly: "You and I... are free."
At that moment, she seemed to feel that the shackles of marriage that had bound her for her entire life in her previous life were finally completely broken, and an indescribable sense of relief surged in her heart.
Shen Jing'an held the IOU tightly, his fingertips turning white from the force.
His eyes were fixed on the smile on Su Jinyu's face that was as warm as the spring sun, and the anger in his heart was burning as if it was going to devour him whole.
He clenched his teeth, his cheeks bulged slightly, and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "You paid such a high price to leave me, so I am not worthy of your staying?"
"Is it expensive?"
Su Jinyu glanced lightly at the IOU in Shen Jingan's hand, her eyes as if she was looking at something unimportant.
She raised her head slightly, with a faint smile still on her lips, and said nonchalantly: "I use this money to exchange you, I think it's worth it."
Her voice was clear and pleasant, but to Shen Jing'an, it sounded like a sharp dagger piercing straight into his heart.
Looking at Shen Jing'an's face which was twisted and frustrated by anger, Su Jinyu seemed to still feel unsatisfied.
“Of course you don’t understand.”
Her voice was still calm, but it carried a kind of sarcasm that he couldn't ignore, "Because you don't even have your own property... Otherwise, if we divorce, I can get something from you."
There was a hint of contempt in her eyes, as if she was laughing at Shen Jingan's stupidity and smile.
Shen Jingan felt a surge of blood and energy, his head was buzzing, and the world before his eyes began to become blurry.
His hands began to tremble unconsciously, and the emotions of anger, unwillingness, and shame in his heart were intertwined, making him almost lose his rationality.
He wanted to rush over to question Su Jinyu and refute her words, but his throat seemed to be choked by something and he couldn't make a sound.
He stood there, staring at Su Jinyu with indignant eyes, the hatred in his heart growing like weeds.
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