Chapter 1102 The child cannot be taken away.
Xia Wanwan is directly resorting to moral blackmail.
She knew that Xia Ningxi was a very kind person, and she also knew that the Ling family had always treated Xia Ningxi very well. If Xia Ningxi left now, the Ling family would lose face.
At this moment, Xia Wanwan was consumed by a desire for revenge. She felt that if she was having a hard time, Xia Ningxi shouldn't expect to have an easy time either.
Faced with Xia Wanwan's threat, Xia Ningxi found it particularly ridiculous. She took a step closer to Xia Wanwan and replied, "Today is an important day for the Ling family to sign a cooperation agreement with our laboratory, so of course I won't leave."
Xia Wanwan's expression froze.
At this moment, Tang En stepped forward and publicly announced a five-year cooperation agreement with the Ling family to conduct new medical research, inviting experts from all walks of life to participate in the research project.
The guests who came here weren't there to watch the spectacle; as soon as Don spoke, he immediately attracted the attention of the industry experts.
Everyone is well aware of Dunn's influence in the industry; their capabilities are among the best in the world.
Everyone was well aware of Xia Wanwan's attempts to sow discord.
Some people couldn't help but criticize Xia Wanwan, saying, "You're just a guest here to eat, why do you care so much? You keep saying you're doing this for Xia Ningxi's good, but we're not blind, can't we see the bad intentions in your heart?"
"Xia Ningxi is so outstanding, it doesn't matter if she doesn't get married. Why are you worrying about it? What's it to you?"
"Mr. Ling is outstanding, and President Huo is also outstanding. It's a good thing no matter who she chooses today. On the contrary, what did you gain by meddling so much? It seems you gained nothing at all."
People couldn't help but point and whisper about Xia Wanwan.
The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat eerie.
The others stopped making a fuss and all started attacking Xia Wanwan.
At this moment, Xia Wanwan had the illusion that she had tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead. She was criticized by countless people and didn't even know how to refute them. Her face turned red and she remained silent.
Xia Ningxi knew from this that there was nothing more for her to do.
She looked at Huo Nanxiao and asked, "Have you made enough of a scene?"
Huo Nanxiao asked, "When are you coming with me?"
Xia Ningxi said, "Xia Wanwan was so upset about you that she even tried to commit suicide. If I leave with you today, she'll probably be standing on the rooftop tonight. Think it through. If you're gone, you really have nothing left."
Huo Nanxiao remained calm: "Her life or death has long been none of my business. I can't protect her for the rest of my life, and I have no reason to do so."
Xia Ningxi found it utterly ridiculous: "That's not what you said back then. You promised to take care of Xia Wanwan. If I go with you, will I end up like her? I know yourself far better than you do."
She knew that Huo Nanxiao's regret wasn't entirely due to liking her, but rather because of guilt.
He discovered that the person who saved him was Xia Ningxi. Thinking about his indifference and estrangement towards Xia Ningxi over the years, he began to feel regret and guilt, and he hoped to make it up to her.
However, making amends doesn't necessarily mean getting back together.
Xia Ningxi said to Huo Nanxiao very seriously, "If you really regret it and feel guilty towards me, you can give the child more child support. Other than that, you don't need to do anything else."
The fact that I chose Ling Xiao proves that he is more valuable to me now. Whether there is love between us or not is not important; what matters most is that we are the most suitable people for each other.
Ling Xiao needs Xia Ningxi, and Xia Ningxi also happens to need the Ling family's resources.
The most unbreakable thing in this world is not love, but self-interest.
What Huo Nanxiao was thinking was unimportant to Xia Ningxi. With all the guests present, Xia Ningxi didn't want to make a fool of Ling Xiao in front of everyone.
She said, "I hope you will respect my decision."
"I have no respect for you," Huo Nanxiao said coldly.
Xia Ningxi said, "It's meaningless."
"How do you know it's pointless if you don't try?" Huo Nanxiao asked her.
Xia Ningxi smiled wryly, took a step back, and increased the distance between herself and Huo Nanxiao. She looked at the clock on the wall, which was ticking away, and the auspicious time had already passed.
She hasn't been able to wear the ring Ling Xiao prepared for her yet, but oh well, it's not a big deal.
Looking at the dazzling diamond ring in her hand, Xia Ningxi said to Huo Nanxiao, "You didn't buy me a ring when we got married. I'll accept this ring for now. We've already gotten the divorce certificate, so today it's time to put an end to this."
"It was clearly written in the divorce agreement that I would leave with nothing, the child would stay with me, and we would have no further contact. I hope you can abide by this agreement. You should leave now and take Xia Wanwan to the hospital as soon as possible."
Hearing Xia Ningxi's words, Cao Xiuxian finally felt relieved. She scolded Huo Nanxiao angrily, "You heard what Ningxi said, right? She doesn't like you and doesn't want to go with you. What are you still doing here?"
"Don't think that just because you met Ning Xi first, you can take her away from my son. She is now the daughter-in-law of the Ling family, and her child is naturally a child of the Ling family. The Ling family will take care of everything for the child in the future, so you don't need to worry about it!"
These words enraged Huo Xiuyuan: "My grandchildren are none of your responsibility."
Cao Xiuxian said, "You've already given custody to Ning Xi, and you still want to fight for it? Mr. Huo, you can't go back on your word."
Huo Xiuyuan snorted coldly: "That was Huo Nanxiao's promise, not mine. I have no objection to Ning Xi marrying Ling Xiao, but my grandchildren are all my own, and the Ling family cannot take them away."
Huo Xiuyuan thought to himself: If I can't get my daughter-in-law, at least my grandchildren should stay, right?
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