divorce
When Lin Jingming came to the office to find Xia Zhitang, her computer screen was frozen on the interview footage of Gu Zian denying the rumors of divorce.
He handed the report to Xia Zhitang: "The Gu family has been stuck on financial approval for the past two months."
Xia Zhitang nodded: "I have enough reserve funds to last for two months, so I'll just wait until the trial."
She frowned as she flipped through the thick documents. "Sorry, I'll try to get this resolved as quickly as possible."
"Do you need any help from me here?"
Even though he had signed a contract with the Gu family, Lin Jingming did not think that they would fulfill the contract if it came to divorce. He had saved some money in the past two years to deal with these "accidents."
"Thanks." Xia Zhitang shook his head, his expression softening. "Let's talk about it first. Things aren't that bad yet."
"He has forbidden you to see Qingwu." Lin Jingming said this with some anger, "He even took Qingluan away!"
Xia Zhitang sighed: "He just wanted to force me to go back, but he used the wrong method."
Lin Jingming snorted disdainfully: "Coward!"
"If all else fails, we can sue him." Xia Zhitang sorted out the reports and put them in the cabinet. "But for now, let's wait for him to calm down for a while."
"Old man Gu is hiding?" Lin Jingming felt a little depressed and reached out to unbutton his polo shirt.
"He didn't interfere." Xia Zhitang poured Lin Jingming a cup of tea. "This is the best. The more people there are, the more chaotic it will be."
Lin Jingming stared at the mirror-smooth surface of the teacup: "You are quite patient."
Xia Zhitang raised his teacup and sniffed the slightly bitter aroma: "Now I am grateful for my previous experiences. Without them, I might not be so peaceful."
Lin Jingming thought of Xia Zhitang's previous achievements: "You are really capable."
Xia Zhitang glanced at Lin Jingming's smiling face and asked, "Are you praising me or insulting me?"
"Of course I'm praising you." He picked up the teacup and refilled the tea for them. "This cup is to celebrate that you finally figured it out."
Amidst Qingwu's crying again, Wang Ma couldn't bear it and secretly played a variety show on TV for Qingluan, in which Xia Zhitang and Gu Zian had appeared together.
When Qingwu saw Xia Zhitang, he finally calmed down and sat there staring blankly at the screen.
Gu Zian quietly closed the door of the guest room, tiptoed to the study and locked the door.
He leaned back in his swivel chair for a moment, then picked up his phone and clicked on Xia Zhitang's pinned chat avatar.
Even though he hasn't replied recently, he still sends messages regularly every day, including text, voice, and video.
However, all the information was so calm, without any sign of tension, anger or sadness.
Gu Zian felt a little frustrated and sad. Even though he was hiding with Qingwu and refused to see her, she still didn't panic.
In the past, he most admired Xia Zhitang's maturity and stability, but now he wondered if it was because he was not important enough to easily provoke the other person's emotions.
The phone dinged, and there was another message from Xia Zhitang.
My thumb hovered over the latest video for a long time before I finally made up my mind to click it.
"Zi'an, I miss Qingwu. Regarding our marriage, I still hope that both parties can sit down and talk calmly."
In the picture, Xia Zhitang is facing the camera, expressing his needs gently and firmly.
"Zi'an, I know you want to maintain a complete family for your child, and I understand your love for Qingwu."
When Gu Zian heard this, he couldn't help but press the pause button.
He picked up the photo of a family of three on the table and looked at it for a long time before he made up his mind to continue playing the video.
"But compared to a family that suppresses anger to maintain a semblance of integrity, I hope Qingwu can grow up in an environment where both her parents love her peacefully. Even if her parents are not together, this is a safe haven for the child."
Gu Zian paused the video again, stood up and paced back and forth in the study.
He felt very angry and aggrieved.
The moment I wanted to smash something, the scene that came to my mind was Qingwu pitifully calling "Mom".
Reason eventually triumphed over emotion, he sighed, and sat down again.
"Reaching this point today is not what I expected. No matter what, we both love Qingwu, and we have many beautiful memories between us."
At this point, Xia Zhitang's voice was a little choked.
"Zi'an, I hope we can better handle the current problems between Heng Geng and us."
The video reached its end, and the picture froze on Xia Zhitang's sad expression.
Gu Zian covered his face and leaned dejectedly against the soft back of the chair.
When they met again, Xia Zhitang's eyes were red as he watched his daughter couldn't wait to jump into his arms.
Qingwu grabbed Xia Zhitang's collar in grievance, smelled the scent on Xia Zhitang's body, and began to cry loudly.
Mother Wang looked at this scene and turned away with a sad face.
Xia Zhitang felt sad inside. She didn't expect that although she didn't take much care of the child, she loved her so much.
Gu Zian put his hands in his trouser pockets, leaned against the wall and looked at the mother and daughter silently.
Qingwu cried for half an hour and was exhausted. Aunt Wang wanted to carry her down to wipe her face, but she grabbed Xia Zhitang's collar and refused to let go, fearing that her mother would disappear again.
Xia Zhitang held Qingwu in his arms, helped her wipe her face, had a meal with her and told her some stories. He repeatedly assured his daughter that he would tell her a few more bedtime stories tonight, and then he walked out of the room under Qingwu's reluctant gaze.
She and Gu Zian walked into the study room in silence, one after the other, and sat opposite each other on the sofa.
"Do you really want a divorce?" Gu Zian's voice was a little hoarse.
"Let's split custody half and half." Xia Zhitang took out the newly drafted contract. "Before we officially became parents, I was selfish. You're also afraid of losing Qingwu, and she won't want to let you go either."
She raised her eyes and met Gu Zian's gaze firmly: "We once loved each other, and I hope that we can still be good parents raising Qingwu together in the future."
Gu Zian was burned by Xia Zhitang's sincere eyes and subconsciously lowered his head to avoid him.
He picked up the document Xia Zhitang pushed over and flipped through it. "Except for the details of child support, which need further discussion, everything else will follow the previously signed contract."
Gu Zian added a few details to the contract: "Auntie Wang and the current nanny will continue to work with Qingwu, and I'll cover the expenses." Xia Zhitang's heart finally settled down: "Okay, I'll take care of the arrangements with your PR department. I'll do my best to cooperate."
Although Gu Zian has gradually transformed into a talented actor, the popularity of the CP in "Legend of the Three Kings" has not yet subsided, and Xia Zhitang also knows that it is not appropriate to announce the divorce information at this juncture.
Gu Zian was silent for a moment, then pushed the contract back and said, "Let's officially divorce after the contract expires."
Xia Zhitang hesitated for a second, but finally agreed: "I hope that when I don't want to, you can refuse the sexual obligations between husband and wife." Gu Zian was stunned for a moment, revealing a bitter smile: "I hope you don't get together with Lin Jingming so soon."
"Zi'an, I've never been with him." Xia Zhitang was a little sad. "I don't want to divorce you because of him."
"But he's always by your side!"
Gu Zian was really jealous of Lin Jingming. He had seen Xia Zhitang's youthful appearance, and after so many things happened, he still stayed with her and became her partner. He could even continue to pursue her openly in the future.
"He and I are just work partners." Xia Zhitang instinctively felt that he couldn't provoke Gu Zian right now. "Qingwu is very sensitive. We need to discuss how to comfort her."
"Not getting divorced is the best consolation." Gu Zian looked at Xia Zhitang with a hint of expectation.
"Zi'an, you will meet a woman who will always support you, but that person is not me." If she hadn't been pregnant at the time, they might not even have been able to get married.
"Why did you abandon me?" Gu Zian took Xia Zhitang's hand and kissed her palm.
Xia Zhitang looked at Gu Zian with a sad expression, as if looking at a child begging his mother not to leave.
"Zi'an, we just can't be husband and wife anymore. You will always be my family."
I can't give up my career, and I can't support your emotions and your needs. This is why we can't be together.
On the day when the news of Gu Zian's divorce was announced online, Cheng Shubai was in Lin Jingming's office pestering him to agree to be the chief director of a large-scale program.
Lin Jingming calculated that his schedule clashed with a documentary project. "If I really go, I'll only be able to sleep three hours a day. Let me recommend a few directors who are capable."
"Brother, the leader specifically wants you." Cheng Shubai even brought tea to Lin Jingming. "Just think about it, once you finish this job, you won't have to worry about the follow-up."
"I was wondering why you were so welcoming this time. It turns out you were waiting for me here." Lin Jingming pushed away the teacup that Cheng Shubai brought over. "No, if you do well, I'll continue next year. If you don't do well, you'll be scolded."
He unconsciously picked up his phone and turned away from Cheng Shubai.
"Just think of it as a favor, and accept it for my sake."
Cheng Shubai wanted to persuade him again, but he noticed that Lin Jingming's expression was not right.
"Old Cheng, Xia Xia is divorced." Lin Jingming reached out and pinched Cheng Shubai's arm.
Cheng Shubai cried out in pain: "Why are you pinching me?"
"Let's see if it's true." Lin Jingming was browsing his phone without even looking up.
"Hasn't it been agreed upon long ago?" Cheng Shubai didn't bother to complain about his bad friend, and took out his mobile phone to start browsing.
"As long as the procedures are not followed, there may be changes." Lin Jingming actually didn't know when Xia Zhitang completed the procedures. He was not in a position to ask, and Xia Zhitang did not mention it.
"Oh, this guy's traffic has crashed the network." Cheng Shubai tried several times but failed to refresh the page.
Lin Jingming directly sent a WeChat message to Xia Zhitang to inquire.
"They've done a really good job of keeping it secret." Cheng Shubai checked their Moments and didn't see any relevant information. "But since it's officially announced, it must be settled."
"Well, Xia Xia admitted it." Lin Jingming's brows relaxed, "Come on, I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
"Let's change this meal into a guided activity."
"Then let's order takeout."
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