Chapter 131 A Wedding Anniversary in Name Only
Shen Xichen looked up at the person giving the report.
"Are you serious? You're really divorced?"
The subordinate nodded. "Yes, both sides' lawyers have finished their meeting."
Shen Xichen put down his teacup, looked at his father who had been silent behind the desk, and spoke in a low, gentle voice:
"Father, are you implying that Ji Tanyuan is abandoning the family after using them? That she has realized there are problems within the Zhong family and is cutting ties with the Zhong faction as soon as possible?"
Father Shen raised his eyes. He had seven-tenths of the same features as Shen Xichen, and was gentle and refined. But at this moment he was cold and serious. He said, "The two families are united by marriage. It is impossible for them to divorce so easily because of a breakdown in their relationship. So it is very possible that there are problems within the Zhong family."
Even truly loving couples will abandon each other in times of trouble; how much more so will couples bound by power and interests?
Shen Xichen lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Not necessarily. She might feel that if the marriage continues, the Zhong family will use her until she's completely ruined."
"Do you think it's possible that Ji Qing was investigated without Ji Tanyuan's knowledge, which is why she turned against the Zhong family?"
Mr. Shen frowned. "Are you saying this whole thing wasn't a performance put on for us by Ji Qing and the Zhong family?"
Shen Xichen: "I don't know either."
He initially thought the two families were putting on an act, with the Ji family getting involved and the two sides working together to deliver a blow to the Shen family. However, Ji Tanyuan then directly attacked Dingkun Capital, so it didn't seem like an act anymore.
Father Shen tapped the table: "Let's put this matter aside for now and first determine the reason for Ji Tanyuan's divorce. Is it because there are real problems within the Zhong family that she wants to sever ties and divorce as soon as possible, or is it simply because she had a falling out with the Zhong family and is now divorcing her?"
If it's the latter, then what happened earlier wasn't acting; Ji Tanyuan was genuinely angry.
The third person present frowned. "If it were just a matter of getting angry, they wouldn't be so casual about getting a divorce."
Shen Xichen chuckled, "If she can get married so easily, why can't she get divorced so easily?"
Once only Shen Xichen and Shen Qinglin remained in the room, Shen Qinglin looked at his son and said, "Shen Xichen, I'm warning you one more time. Don't think you can get away with anything that doesn't belong to you. Don't think I don't know what you think of the Ji family's daughter. Let me tell you, it's impossible."
Shen Xichen: "I never thought about being with her. Father has misunderstood."
Shen Qinglin: "You pushed the Ji family to the brink of ruin before, was it really just because you wanted the Ji family? Do you think I don't know how wicked you are? It's just that now she's not someone you can mess with as you please."
"The Ji family has overcome the difficulties and has even started cooperating with local governments. You should put away your thoughts and stop causing me trouble."
Shen Xichen raised an eyebrow. "I thought you would prefer the Ji family and the Zhong family to become complete enemies, so that the Ji family might turn against you."
Based on his understanding of Ji Tanyuan, it's quite possible that Ji Tanyuan divorced because she couldn't stand the Zhong family's domineering attitude and didn't want to be constantly passive. If she was just putting on a show for them from beginning to end, then this was quite a charade, even involving the company's interests, which is not Ji Tanyuan's style.
Therefore, he was more inclined to believe that Ji Tanyuan truly did not intend to stay with the Zhong family.
However, the head of the Shen family wouldn't think that way. Having been in that position for so long, he would subconsciously think about things more deeply, and Shen Qinglin was such a person.
He always felt that there was something wrong with the Zhong family, so the Ji family used the scandal between Zhong Yan and Yuan Yin in the entertainment industry to distance themselves. The marital conflict was just a smokescreen to the outside world, but in reality, it was a risk isolation. Otherwise, it would be too absurd to divorce over a small matter without considering the overall interests. The two young people were impulsive, and neither set of parents would agree.
It all depends on how the divorce agreement is written. If Zidian goes to the Ji family, then their divorce is a sham, a way to isolate risks, in case the Zhong family really runs into trouble.
Shen Qinglin was outmaneuvered by Zhong Fangqi, who seized the opportunity to connect with the Ji family, causing considerable turmoil in the business district of Shanghai. Zhong Yan's capital, leveraging its connection with the Ji family, opened up previously inaccessible markets, secretly laying the groundwork like vines spreading out.
A year later, the other party still wanted to use Ji Qing to bring him down, but he managed to dodge it.
However, this series of events caused him considerable losses, making it difficult for him to get promoted in recent years.
He truly hated the Zhong family.
Thinking of this, Shen Qinglin said to Shen Xichen, "If you can get Ji Tanyuan to reveal something useful, I will no longer care how you treat her."
Shen Xichen did not reply and left after saying goodbye.
He went downstairs, where his stepmother was preparing dinner. When she saw Shen Xichen, she smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Xichen, stay and have dinner with us."
Shen Xichen gave a slight smile. "No."
The stepmother also came from a prominent family and had two sons with Shen's father. Shen's father paid special attention to the education of his two younger sons. He didn't have time for them before, but now he does, and he even comes home for meals.
Shen Xichen left without looking back, as if he knew he wasn't welcome here. There weren't even any extra bowls or chopsticks set out, nor was there any trace of him.
Whenever Shen Xichen thinks of this, he also recalls his childhood. His parents had a bad relationship even before their divorce. His mother would beat and scold him, calling him useless, while his father was always busy with work. His childhood was spent in indifference and abuse.
So when I met Ji Tanyuan, I learned that she was the same way and I was always jealous of her. Both of them had parents who didn't love each other and both of them had mothers with mental illnesses. Why could she live so carefree? They were clearly the same kind of people, yet she was always smiling and elegant.
So much so that over the years he has habitually stared at Ji Tanyuan, watching her live a life completely different from his own.
How did I eventually become unable to resist the urge to drag others into my own abyss?
It seems like he's had enough of living alone and always wants someone to be with him.
He got into the car and said to Xiao Qi:
"Tomorrow is their wedding anniversary. Have someone keep an eye on Ji Tanyuan and Zhong Yan's movements."
"yes."
April 26th is their wedding anniversary.
A wedding anniversary in name only.
However, Zhong Yan had a plan: even if the divorce agreement was drafted, he would not sign it or obtain the divorce certificate.
Ji Tanyuan thought Zhong Yan's thought process was really strange, and directly asked him if he wanted to celebrate his divorce anniversary next year.
Zhong Yan said they could consider it; if they remarry in the future, they could celebrate two wedding anniversaries and one divorce anniversary.
Ji Tanyuan leaned against the door and said, "You're dreaming. How will we live if we get divorced?"
She leaned against the door, not wanting anyone to come in, but Biggle inside seemed to smell Zhong Yan's scent. It ran towards the door while barking, crawled under Ji Tanyuan's feet, and rubbed against Zhong Yan's leg.
Zhong Yan looked down and rubbed the dog's ears. "Good son, I haven't spoiled you for nothing."
He picked up the dog and squeezed in: "I'm fine with anything, you choose the location, on the bed or under the bed."
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