Chapter 221 "Let's not get a divorce, okay?"
Zhou Pingchuan didn't get angry, nor did he say anything harsh to him, but Xia Mian could sense that he was angry, more so than ever before.
Next, he had to meet with Attorney Sun. Logically, he couldn't go with Zhou Pingchuan; he had to abide by the rules of the adult world.
He didn't want to have anything to do with Zhou Pingchuan anymore. They were about to get divorced, and every time they saw each other, he would feel more attached.
But a strong intuition of impending danger, and a warning from every pore of his body, told him that he had to agree to Zhou Pingchuan's request, or the consequences would be dire!
“…Uh…that…” Xia Mian stiffened her neck and mumbled for a while, but in the end she didn’t dare to refuse: “Please lead the way.”
Zhou Pingchuan glanced at him, and Xia Mian felt a chill run down his spine. He carefully reviewed the situation and still felt he hadn't done anything wrong today.
How did I manage to offend this living Yama?
That's going to kill me!
Zhou Pingchuan didn't go far. He went out, turned left, and went straight into the private room next door.
Xia Mian walked as slowly as possible, dawdling behind him. When she saw Lawyer Sun "standing as punishment" in the corridor and the lobby that was empty except for the bodyguards, she suddenly realized what was going on.
No wonder Attorney Sun didn't want any materials, but repeatedly emphasized that no one should stand someone up or be late.
Today's meeting was a trap set by Sun Lu and Zhou Pingchuan!
Damn it, you old bastard! Xia Mian licked her gums angrily.
Sun Lu was startled and lowered his head guiltily, keeping his eyes down and his mind at ease.
Before they could exchange a glance, Zhou Pingchuan had already taken his seat in the private room. Xia Mian knew she couldn't delay any longer, so she gritted her teeth and went in.
With a creak, Sun Lu closed the door from the outside, leaving only the two of them in the quiet private room.
Xia Mian was so angry at Sun Lu's lackey that she gritted her teeth. When she spoke to Zhou Pingchuan, she immediately switched to a soft voice: "Third Master, what instructions did you give me?"
Zhou Pingchuan rested his elbows on the tea table, his eyes slightly closed, as if he were extremely tired: "Tell me where I am inferior to Zhou Ting."
"?" Xia Mian was full of questions, unable to understand why this person suddenly wanted to compete with Zhou Ting.
But since Zhou Pingchuan asked, he had to answer. Xia Mian racked her brains and said Zhou Ting was handsome?
As the male lead in this book, Zhou Ting is handsome in the conventional sense, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. However, according to Xia Mian's aesthetic sense, Zhou Pingchuan is actually more attractive to her. The charm of a successful and mature man is the most admired quality of a young man.
Is Zhou Ting considered gentle?
Admittedly, Zhou Pingchuan is not exactly gentle, but Zhou Ting's indecisiveness makes him seem a bit too gentle.
Is Zhou Ting young?
This is indeed the only area where Zhou Ting has a clear advantage over Zhou Pingchuan. But actually, a man's age isn't important; what matters is how he takes care of himself. Zhou Pingchuan's physique, appearance, taste, and mindset... are in no way inferior to those of younger men.
In some aspects... he experienced a portion of it, and it was incredibly strong, exceptionally strong, extremely strong.
“...His profession is pretty cool!” Xia Mian racked her brains and finally came up with an answer.
Zhou Pingchuan frowned: "I'll give you one more chance."
"It's just my profession, nothing else."
Zhou Pingchuan clearly felt he was being dismissive: "You like professors?"
"Professors are wonderful, full of knowledge, dedicated to educating and nurturing students, but..." Xia Mian sensed the flaw in his words, "What does his profession have to do with me?"
Seeing Xia Mian pretending to be stupid and avoiding the topic, Zhou Pingchuan's patience completely ran out.
He lifted his eyelids and looked at Xia Mian: "I'll ask you one last time, what exactly do you like about Zhou Ting?"
Damn it! Xia Mian finally realized—Zhou Pingchuan had misunderstood him, actually thinking he was having a secret rendezvous with Zhou Ting. No wonder he looked so upset earlier. He felt extremely wronged: "Don't jump to conclusions, I don't like Zhou Ting!"
Lying and avoiding the issue suggested that Xia Mian was wary of him and hadn't yet fallen in love enough to risk everything for Zhou Ting. Thinking of this, Zhou Pingchuan's anger subsided somewhat.
In an instant, it burned even brighter—how could he have such a thought?
His helplessness in Paris a while ago, smashing a glass in frustration, was already a sign of his incompetence. Now, he's actually relieved that Xia Mian didn't love Zhou Ting to the extreme.
He's gone mad! He's gone mad!
For once, Zhou Pingchuan lost his temper and, whether directed at Xia Mian or at himself, said, "Xia Mian, do you think I didn't do a background check before the marriage?"
Xia Mian was stunned. Yes, the original owner had feelings for Zhou Ting, a past he could never erase. But why was Zhou Pingchuan using past events to maliciously speculate about him?
"So you think I'm the kind of scumbag who's fickle, marries you while still harboring feelings for his first love, and then cheats on you during the marriage?"
Zhou Pingchuan kept looking at him.
He didn't speak, but Xia Mian could clearly sense the doubt. Two months of no contact, and this constant nagging had built up her resentment to its peak. Now, that questioning gaze was like a fuse, finally igniting Xia Mian's anger, causing her to explode.
“Zhou Pingchuan, don’t think you can smear my character just because you’ve caught me doing something wrong in the past! No matter how unreliable I am, once I decide to get married, I’ll be devoted to my partner and responsible for the marriage. I’m much better than you, who stole my nephew’s wife!”
Zhou Pingchuan narrowed his eyes: "Stealing your nephew's wife?"
"You think I don't know you like Xia Mingzhao? I've made concessions step by step, taken the initiative to file for divorce, and even given up all the property, only to be betrayed in return. You don't have to like me, but please don't treat me like a fool, okay!"
After speaking, Xia Mian covered his eyes with his hands. His mother had told him to be elegant, but today, in such an embarrassing situation, having torn apart his relationship with the person he loved for the first time, he really, really couldn't hold back anymore.
Zhou Pingchuan's expression was quite interesting. It took him a long time to process what he had just said: "...So, you distanced yourself from me and brought up divorce because you like Xia Mingzhao?"
"Yes, I voluntarily withdrew so as not to cause you any trouble. Am I being sensible and understanding?"
Xia Mian was crying so hard that she started sobbing. Zhou Pingchuan's pent-up resentment vanished instantly with his tears.
He touched his left chest, and as spring turned to summer in 2024, the heart inside finally began to beat again.
I suddenly felt like laughing.
I feel like crying again.
Yes, I should have thought of that sooner. Xia Mian clearly has feelings for him, clearly likes him, how could she suddenly withdraw and want a divorce?
There must be some misunderstanding involved.
He even compared himself to his juniors because of this, as if possessed by a demon, exhausting himself and unable to sleep at night.
Those involved are truly blinded by their own perspective.
The more you love, the less you understand.
Most importantly, he actually made his little friend cry, cry so sadly. Zhou Pingchuan even forgot to take his cane and couldn't wait to get up and greet Xia Mian.
Upon hearing the sound, Xia Mian instinctively looked away. He took a step back, and Zhou Pingchuan staggered forward a step; he took a step back, and Zhou Pingchuan staggered forward a step.
Until the man walked with difficulty to him and pulled him into a firm embrace: "I'm sorry, I apologize for what I said earlier. But you've misunderstood me too. Mianmian, I..."
"I like you."
I only like you.
"Let's not get a divorce, okay?"
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