Chapter 820 Becoming a Father
Although Xia Ningxi was right, Ling Xiao sounded pretty scummy.
He wasn't very happy.
Xia Ningxi sensed it too, and she said guiltily, "I'm sorry, I did go a bit too far before, but I can cooperate with you in the divorce now. As compensation, our lab will provide Lin Jiangbei with the best special medicine at a 50% discount."
She was being very sincere, considering that the special drugs in their lab were sometimes impossible to buy even with money.
She's incredibly rare outside, yet she sold her to the Ling family at the lowest price. Shouldn't that appease him?
Xia Ningxi carefully observed Ling Xiao's face, watching for any changes in him.
Ling Xiao was also watching her. When he heard her so cleanly dismiss everything, Ling Xiao couldn't help but laugh. He said, "Divorce? You make it sound so easy. Things aren't as simple as you say."
"Just go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a certificate, it'll only take ten minutes, right?" Xia Ningxi retorted.
Ling Xiao said, "I am the eldest son of the Ling family, with dozens of companies under my name and a considerable number of inherited shares. If I divorce you, my assets will be halved, which will be a huge upheaval for me and the entire family."
"All the assets will be yours; I won't take a single penny, so you can rest assured. I won't affect your company or your future," Xia Ningxi assured her, raising her finger.
What she did was indeed unethical, so how could she possibly want to take a share of Ling Xiao's property?
She would absolutely not ask for even a penny more.
Ling Xiao was also surprised: "You work so hard, how much can Tang En give you? If you want to take a share of my money, it's easy. You can ask for just a little bit and it will be enough for you to live on for a lifetime. Don't you have any thoughts about that?"
“I have my own job, and I’m aware of my own limitations,” Xia Ningxi replied.
She had no business dealings with Ling Xiao, nor had she helped him in any way over the years, so she had no right to take a share of his property.
If Xia Ningxi really wanted money, she could have gotten a lot when she divorced Huo Nanxiao. However, she has her own pursuits and work, and doesn't necessarily need to rely on a man to survive.
Ling Xiao: "Have you thought this through? My net worth isn't low. Do you want to live a life of ease and comfort or work your whole life? Have you considered that?"
“Mr. Ling, I am a doctor. My biggest dream is to cure patients and develop medicines that can overcome illness. What you are pursuing is not necessarily what everyone wants to pursue.”
What Xia Ningxi wants, no one can give her.
What she wants is academic achievement, research results, and the recovery of her patients' health.
These things are far more important than money.
Perhaps others would think that only a fool would say what Xia Ningxi said today, and only a fool would give up so much wealth without fighting for it, but Xia Ningxi is very clear about her own identity.
She said very seriously, "Mr. Ling, I've been out for half a day now, it's time for me to go back."
"Stop." Ling Xiao called out to her.
Xia Ningxi stopped in her tracks. "Have you thought it through and decided to get a divorce?"
“I’m glad you didn’t try anything with me,” Ling Xiao replied.
Xia Ningxi was completely confused, feeling that Ling Xiao's words had a hidden meaning.
“Since you’re not interested in my money, you probably don’t mind if this marriage continues, right?” Ling Xiao asked.
Xia Ningxi's lips twitched violently: "W-what do you mean?"
“The Ling family is currently facing a bottleneck, which is the most sensitive stage. Any decision could affect the future of the Ling family. I don’t plan to divorce you for the time being. We’ll deal with this matter later,” Ling Xiao replied.
"Not divorce? Why? This won't affect the Ling family's business at all. Besides, our marriage has had some impact on you. I think divorce is the most appropriate option. The procedures are quick, and if you feel you've lost out, I can even compensate you with some money." Xia Ningxi felt she was in the wrong.
Ling Xiao laughed in anger: "Pay me money? How much can you compensate me? I'm already on my second marriage, how can you turn me into my first?"
"That won't do. As for money, I can't compensate you much. You know my income; my annual salary isn't even as much as your monthly income." Xia Ningxi was a little strapped for cash.
Her salary is indeed a lot compared to the average person, but compared to a rich young master like Ling Xiao, it's really insignificant. Her annual salary isn't even enough for him to buy a watch.
But Ling Xiao didn't intend to let Xia Ningxi off so easily. He said, "The whole Ling family knows that I married you. Many things can't be resolved just by getting a divorce certificate. Besides, the compensation you offered isn't enough to tempt me."
Xia Ningxi had a headache, and couldn't quite understand Ling Xiao's true thoughts.
There was absolutely no emotional connection or business entanglement between the two of them. Because of the fact that Ling Xiao had helped her before, Xia Ningxi would do her best to protect Lin Jiangbei and cure his illness.
For them, relationships without any emotional foundation are the easiest to break up, and she couldn't understand why Ling Xiao would refuse.
Thinking of this, Xia Ningxi said very seriously, "You can tell me your concerns, and I will do everything I can to eliminate them for you."
"I have no concerns, I just don't want a divorce," Ling Xiao said calmly.
Xia Ningxi remained silent for a long time, pondering Ling Xiao's words.
She didn't understand why Ling Xiao would do this. They weren't familiar with each other, and getting the divorce certificate quietly would have made things easier for everyone. Why was he unwilling? Did he have some other purpose?
Aside from that, Xia Ningxi really couldn't understand what other reason he could insist on.
Thinking of this, Xia Ningxi said very seriously, "I have three children under my name, who currently live in Desla. I think if your business enemies find out about this, they could use it as leverage to attack you at any time."
“Aren’t your children registered under my household registration? Since they are my children, what right do they have to attack them?” Ling Xiao retorted.
Xia Ningxi choked up for a moment, and after thinking about it carefully, it really was true.
Ling Xiao has gotten a wife and three children by default. If the Ling family finds out, who knows what kind of chaotic scene it will be.
As the eldest son of the family, he held a very high position in the Ling family. Generally, families as complex as the Ling family have very high requirements for their partners.
The news of Ling Xiao becoming a father has spread. Those in the Ling family who don't know the situation might not say anything, but Ling Shuang knows Xia Ningxi, and Lin Jiangbei and Tian Chunxia also know her.
When Lin Jiangbei had his surgery, his whole family waited outside the operating room. They had all met Xia Ningxi and heard rumors about her.
She had a lot of scandals during that period.
If they knew that all three children were now registered under Ling Xiao's name, I wonder what their expressions would be.
Xia Ningxi was extremely troubled.
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