Chapter 2 Encountering the White Moonlight
Shen Jiheng paused in his dressing, turning his head to look at her. "What, didn't I satisfy you?"
Han Xi bit her lower lip. His feelings for her had always been limited to that kind of thing in bed!
Squeezing her fingers, Han Xi said matter-of-factly, "Yes, who told you not to eat those dishes? Do you think you're so great? You're not going anywhere tonight!"
It was rare for Shen Jiheng to see her acting like this, like a round hedgehog. A barely perceptible smile curved at the corner of his lips, but his voice was neither warm nor cold, "Han Xi, stop fooling around."
After saying that, he released her hand that was gripping his clothes and left the bedroom.
The sound of the door closing shattered Han Xi's last shred of hope.
She slumped onto the bed like a deflated balloon.
Three years ago, on his wedding day, Shen Jiheng was in the same situation. He was called away by that woman with a phone call. She begged him not to leave, but he still abandoned her without hesitation.
That day, she completed the entire wedding ceremony alone, enduring the strange looks from the guests.
Even the marriage certificate for the two of them was obtained by Shen Jiheng's assistant on his behalf.
Han Xi looked up at the clock on the bedside table; the time was 1:35 a.m.
The sound of the villa's iron gate opening and closing rang out.
He's gone.
I was away on a business trip for three months, and when I came back, I didn't even get to stay a full night before leaving again because of that woman.
Han Xi walked barefoot to the French windows, looked at the empty courtyard, pursed her lips, and her eyes were red.
I didn't sleep all night, and Shen Jiheng didn't return until dawn.
Han Xi went into the bathroom to wash her face, and after coming out, she picked up her phone and dialed a number.
"Qingqian, send me the case files you mentioned. I'm willing to take it."
She needs to find something to do to fill her time.
For the past three years, she has been a full-time housewife for Shen Jiheng. Now she has finally realized that the scoundrel of a man does not cherish her, so she cannot fail to cherish herself.
Women should have their own careers.
"real?!"
On the other end of the phone, Zhuo Qingqian's excited voice rose several octaves, "Have you finally decided to return to the workforce? A lawyer as excellent as you has missed out on so many great opportunities these past few years by not taking cases for a man! I happen to be going to the hospital this afternoon to see my client. If you're free, could you come over and listen to the project progress?"
"Okay," Han Xi said calmly.
Zhuo Qingqian sensed that Han Xi's condition was not right and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Xi Xi? You seem listless."
Xi Xi, Xi Xi...
Han Xi's thoughts drifted back to the name on Shen Jiheng's phone screen.
She shook her head and said, "It's okay, see you this afternoon."
*
Han Xi arrived at the hospital half an hour earlier than the agreed time.
Her complexion was not very good. Hengtian Hospital is the best private hospital in Yucheng, but Hengtian is a property of the Shen family and is currently under Shen Jiheng's name!
Han Xi didn't want to meet Shen Jiheng; she was afraid that her emotions, which she had managed to control, would collapse.
But that's Murphy's Law. The things you least want to happen are the things that are most likely to happen.
The woman in front of him sat in a wheelchair, chatting and laughing. Her long, wavy hair perfectly complemented her bright face. Shen Jiheng rested one hand on Gu Hanxi's wheelchair, held his phone in the other, and frowned deeply.
When he saw Han Xi, his furrowed brows deepened.
Han Xi felt an uncontrollable throbbing pain in her chest and tried to pretend she hadn't seen the two of them before turning away.
"Sister Han Xi!" A crisp voice rang out.
Han Xi stood frozen in place.
Shen Jiheng still held the phone, his expression cold and serious as he stared at Han Xi, as if she had done something terribly wrong.
Han Xi smiled bitterly; this was Shen Jiheng.
Whenever something involves Gu Hanxi, they will definitely attack her first, regardless of what she has done or said.
Gu Hanxi smiled and turned to look at Shen Jiheng. "Jiheng, you go and answer the phone. I can have Sister Han Xi take me back to my ward first."
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