the next day.
Hsien Ming-yu slept until the afternoon.
When I woke up, my head was throbbing so badly it felt like it was going to explode.
I talked with Chi Hao for a long time last night, and I can't remember how I got back.
Chi Hao took the drunk Xuan Mingyu back to his villa in Junjiang District and then went home.
Although he drank quite a bit last night, Chi Hao's words were still vaguely imprinted in Xian Mingyu's mind.
What he said does make some sense. Right now, she's like the little bird trapped in her painting, not happy at all.
In truth, did he ever want to keep her trapped in this way forever?
He just wanted to be with her and see her every day.
But instead of continuing to torment each other, it's better to let go and let her do what she wants to do again.
He preferred the old Bai Xiaoruo, the silly, cheerful girl.
Once she's calmed down for a while, I'll try to win her back.
Back then, even the smallest romantic gesture could move her to tears, and I'm sure it would still do the same now.
Although Bai Xiaoruo has been unyielding these past few days, Xuan Mingyu believes that she still holds a place in his heart.
Her softest spot is that she can't bear to see the people around her hurt or wronged. If she uses some self-inflicted suffering tactics, she'll definitely fall for it.
Hsien Mingyu fumbled for his phone by the bedside and made a call.
"Hello, Attorney Wu, it's me..."
......
Xuan Mingyu had timed it perfectly; by then, his grandparents and the others had all gone out.
Bai Xiaoruo was the only one in the old house of the Xian family.
She returned from the hospital early this morning, received some IV fluids, and seemed to be feeling a bit better.
At this moment, Bai Xiaoruo was sitting on the bed flipping through Xuan Mingyu's childhood photo album. This was the second time she had flipped through it. There weren't many photos of him when he was a child, but they were all very interesting.
He was much more interesting than he is now; he was cocky, with a soft and cute little face, very adorable.
Bai Xiaoruo couldn't help but reach out and stroke her flat stomach, thinking, if this child hadn't been miscarried, if it really was a boy, would he look a lot like Xian Mingyu when he was little?
Unfortunately, what's lost is lost forever, and can never be regained.
There's no going back to the way things were between him and her...
Suddenly, Xian Mingyu pushed the door open and walked in. Bai Xiaoruo was startled. She quickly closed the photo album in her hand, sat up straight in a panic, and pulled the blanket over herself. "What, what are you doing? Get out! I don't want to see you!"
She grabbed the pillow next to her and threw it at him.
She still has a lingering trauma from what happened last night.
She was terrified that he would be violent towards her again, just like he had last night.
"Don't worry, I won't treat you like I did last night." Xuan Mingyu picked up the pillow that had been thrown on the floor and put it on the sofa next to him. "Didn't you want a divorce? I agree to it."
Bai Xiaoruo was stunned.
Did she hear that right?
He really agreed to a divorce?
"What...what trick are you planning to pull now?"
Bai Xiaoruo was somewhat skeptical.
No matter how many times she brought up divorce, he always rejected her outright, and even abused her in every way, leaving her covered in bruises.
But now that he has suddenly agreed, Bai Xiaoruo is somewhat incredulous.
“I’m telling the truth. Come back with me. It’s not convenient to sign here.”
"Why is it inconvenient here? You're not planning to drag me back and lock me up again, are you?" Bai Xiaoruo remained wary of him.
"Grandpa and Grandma will be back soon. Once they're back, do you think my divorce from you will still be possible?" Xian Mingyu's tone was calm; he was prepared to come to Bai Xiaoruo.
"Alright, I'll go back with you. But I have to make one thing clear first: you can't lay a hand on me again, or I'll kill myself right in front of you."
That damn woman, she'd try to kill herself if he even touched her?
Okay, anyway, he really promised to take her back to sign the papers.
Even if I don't let him touch her now, I can still touch her later if I win her back.
"I promise, I will never touch you."
With Xian Mingyu's assurance, Bai Xiaoruo felt much more at ease.
I put on my coat and went out with him.
***
Sitting in the car, Bai Xiaoruo moved to the very edge, keeping a considerable distance from Xian Mingyu.
She was feeling conflicted and a little nervous about the impending divorce.
After waiting for so long, I feel a strange sense of relief.
Back at their home, Attorney Wu, who was in charge of their divorce proceedings, had been waiting for them for a long time.
Xian Mingyu introduced her, "This is Attorney Wu. I've already had him print out the divorce agreement. Please take a look at all the clauses. If there's anything that needs to be changed or added, I'll do whatever you say."
"Um."
Bai Xiaoruo sat on the sofa and took the divorce agreement from Attorney Wu. It was a full five pages, and she read every word carefully.
After Bai Xiaoruo finished reading, she hesitated.
This... who has such a domineering divorce agreement?
He not only gave her all the shares in several companies under his name, including Qingxian's, but also the right to use all the property under his name. He gave her everything, including houses and cars, except for his only private villa. He also gave her the new house and this house.
If he gave her everything, wouldn't she instantly become a rich woman in L City, while he would be left with nothing and become a penniless gigolo?
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