Chapter 26 Why Be a Beast When You Can't Be a Human?
Han Xi had put in a lot of effort for this meal in order to mess with him. She was prepared to argue when she went downstairs, but Shen Jiheng praised her instead, which confused her.
Could it be that this person has lost their sense of taste? Otherwise, how could they possibly swallow such cloyingly sweet food?
"My sense of taste is good, this dish is indeed excellent, you can come and try it."
Han Xi quickly waved her hand: "No need, I can only eat light food."
She secretly observed Shen Jiheng's expression; he didn't seem angry at all.
That's strange. He's the kind of person who wouldn't compromise himself. There must be something fishy going on.
Shen Jiheng put down his chopsticks and asked earnestly, "Do you know what day the first day of next month is?"
Han Xi racked her brains but couldn't recall anything special.
Her blank expression made Shen Jiheng frown. In the past, Han Xi kept everything about the Shen family in mind, but now she had forgotten such an important day.
"It's your mother-in-law's 50th birthday. Didn't you, as her daughter-in-law, give her anything?"
Han Xi suddenly realized that since she decided to leave Shen Jiheng, she had put the Shen family's affairs out of her mind and of course did not remember this matter.
In the past, Han Xi would remember even the smallest thing the Shen family said on their birthdays.
She tried her best to be a good daughter-in-law and wife so that Shen Jiheng would look at her more often, but now she didn't want to do anything.
"I understand, I'll prepare accordingly."
This indifferent attitude was infuriating, so Shen Jiheng stood up and walked straight towards her.
His tall figure blocked her view, and Han Xi's pupils could only see him.
Shen Jiheng wanted her to have only him in her heart.
"Han Xi, I don't know what you're plotting right now, but if you displease me, the consequences will be severe."
Han Xi calmly said, "Shen Jiheng, do you think this is meaningful? Since you don't love me, why keep me by your side? Besides, you have someone else and are about to become a father. I'm willing to let go."
"I've said it before, here there's only widowhood, not divorce!" She wanted to leave him and be with Bo Siyue unless he died.
Han Xi gave a bitter smile, her beautiful eyes filled with deep meaning, but Shen Jiheng could neither understand nor guess what she meant.
Anyway, she has no plans to divorce right now, and she still needs to find a way to transfer the shares to her own name and use his power to solidify her position in the Hanshu Group.
Only when everything is completed will she officially leave Shen Jiheng.
A pair of hands suddenly wandered around her waist, interrupting Han Xi's thoughts.
"What are you doing?"
Shen Jiheng leaned his alluring face against her shoulder and said with a wicked smile, "Isn't it obvious? We're husband and wife. How long has it been since I've touched you?"
The only harmonious thing between the two in the past three years was this matter. Shen Jiheng kept her by his side because she was obedient and well-behaved, and also because of her beautiful figure, which allowed him to satisfy his physical needs.
Fortunately, Han Xi had been deceiving herself in the past, thinking that he liked her to some extent.
Until Gu Hanxi appeared, all her dreams were shattered.
"I have an injury and cannot engage in strenuous exercise."
"I asked Professor Yang, and he said that as long as it's not too extreme, it's okay to have marital relations."
"Why can't you just be a human being? Why do you have to act like a beast?"
"Then I'll show you what a real beast is."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Jiheng picked him up horizontally. Han Xi didn't dare to struggle, worried about aggravating his injuries.
From the moment she decided not to divorce for the time being, she knew that this was something she couldn't escape.
Shen Jiheng gently placed her on the bed, stroking her beautiful face. Meeting her resentful gaze, he felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.
Was she really that unwilling to follow him?
I clearly used to have eyes only for him; was it all an act?
Anger drove him to madness; he pulled open Han Xi's collar and buried his face in her shoulder, biting down hard.
Han Xi winced in pain but didn't stop it. After all, she had experienced even more pain, so what was this?
She simply closed her eyes and acted as a tool.
Without receiving any response, not even an argument, Shen Jiheng looked up, his anger burning at her lifeless posture.
He gritted his teeth, then clenched his fists and pounded the bed before storming off in anger.
Bang!
The moment the door closed was enough to show how angry he was.
Even if one wanted to possess this woman, it would certainly not be under these circumstances.
Han Xi slowly opened her eyes, her face filled with sorrow.
Shen Jiheng didn't go home for three consecutive days, presumably he was with his mistress.
Han Xi was carefree and at ease, out of sight, out of mind.
The next day, she invited Zhuo Qingqian to go shopping together. Madam Shen's birthday was coming up soon, and as her daughter-in-law, she should prepare in order to avoid being made difficult by Shen Jiheng.
"Xi Xi, you look good. Does your wound still hurt?"
"I'm much better now. I can turn over in my sleep these past two days, and I don't feel anything when I walk."
"That's good. Our law firm is waiting for you to come back."
"Has Liang Dong's case been resolved?"
“I was just about to tell you about this. Liang Dong refuses to settle and insists on suing Shen Jiheng. He demands huge compensation unless Shen Jiheng issues a public apology.”
"Make Shen Jiheng apologize? You're dreaming."
In Han Xi's memory, even if Shen Jiheng did something wrong, he would never apologize.
Zhuo Qingqian nodded with difficulty: "That's right. Shen Jiheng has never shown up. He has left all the issues to his lawyers. It seems that it will end with compensation in the end."
Han Xi had anticipated this outcome and shrugged: "It's fine, he has plenty of money anyway, so let him pay up."
Zhuo Qingqian added, "Xi Xi, it's still your joint property from your marriage. Actually, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to save a lot of money just by apologizing."
Han Xi shook his head: "No, a person like him would rather cut off his head than apologize. Let the person involved give an offer, and I'll go negotiate for him."
Zhuo Qingqian sighed. Since she had said that, it seemed there was no room for negotiation.
Han Xi's gaze lingered on the jewelry display window, finally settling on a green gemstone necklace.
Her eyes lit up, and she patted Zhuo Qingqian on the shoulder.
"Qianqian, look, this emerald necklace is nice, elegant and sophisticated, very suitable for your mother-in-law's temperament."
"It's really beautiful, you have excellent taste."
Han Xi nodded in satisfaction and was about to ask the staff to take out the necklace when a smug voice came from behind her.
"Wrap this emerald necklace up for me, I'll buy it."
A whiff of green tea wafted over, and the two exchanged a glance and turned around. Sure enough, it was Gu Hanxi standing behind them.
She was accompanied by two bodyguards, making her look like a celebrity out and about.
Zhuo Qingqian rolled her eyes and said, "Don't you know any manners? Don't you know what 'first come, first served' means?"
Gu Hanxi deliberately stuck out her pregnant belly as she walked over, saying sarcastically, "What does first come, first served matter? It's the newcomer who has the real skill, like me."
After saying that, she put her hand on her stomach to assert her ownership over Han Xi, and deliberately took out Shen Jiheng's exclusive shopping card to show off.
Han Xi calmly replied, "A shameless person is absolutely invincible. You two, one who knows no manners or shame, and the other who accepts anyone, are truly a perfect match."
Han Xi was truly blind and infatuated with Shen Jiheng for six whole years.
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