"Like what?"

Xi Xiaye did not immediately understand his meaning, She immediately turned to him and ask, yet just as she said that, she immediately realized that she had fallen for a trick. Quickly, she waved her fist at him. "You look like a thing! No, wait, you're a nobody!"

"Don't move. I'm applying the medicine!" Mr. Mu held her down and said softly, "I'll consider that you have self-awareness this time. Your IQ and response rate can still be saved, but your tricks..."

"It's just my tricks that were a little despicable and shameless, right?" When she heard him say this, she suddenly fell silent and slowly pulled back her hand. She slowly lowered her gaze and suddenly did not speak anymore.

Mu Yuchen who was applying the medication for her quickly noticed her silence. He abruptly looked up at her. When he saw that her calm expression was mixed with loneliness, he immediately sighed softly as he lifted a hand and gently touched her head. "That's enough. Don't make such a face. Did I say anything? So what if it was despicable and shameless? I'm not all that upright either. You've returned victoriously, and this is something worth celebrating. Tonight, we'll go home and celebrate with champagne."

"It's not because of this. I just feel a little sad." Xi Xiaye let him pat her head. She shrugged and looked up silently at Mu Yuchen, her gaze clear. "I didn't think that Xi Xinyi would have such weird thoughts. Shouldn't she be happy when someone helps her and treats her as a good friend, treating her well? Why...?"

He carefully covered her wound with gauze and said softly, "I know that you're very willing to help others, but you have to see who the other person is too. Do you think that it's so easy to be a good Samaritan? Like you, helping such a dangerous person like Xi Xinyi isn't called doing a kind deed. It's called taking the side of the evil-doer, endangering society."

"I'm not going to listen to you preach." She shot him a look, and could not help but sigh. She said a little self-mockingly, "I feel that confronting them like this, even I've become mean. Mr. Mu, do you also think I'm quite malicious right now?"

When he heard her ask that, Mu Yuchen immediately laughed gently. He slowly held her frail shoulders. "So what? As long as you don't suffer, it doesn't matter whether you're malicious or not."

His deep and sensitive voice reached her ears, stunning her for a moment. A while after that, she smiled. "Xi Xinyi said that to defeat her. I didn't spare seducing you."

"Mmm, that means that you have charm. Otherwise, why couldn't she have done the same?" Mu Yuchen said without any humility. In fact, these words were unexpectedly exactly the same as what Xi Xiaye had said to Xi Xinyi!

Even she was shocked at their thought-provoking chemistry.

"You really aren't humble at all!" She softly reprimanded him. When she reached into his pocket to take a look at the time on the phone, she saw that it was close to 6 p.m. in the evening. Turning to look out of the window, she noticed that the sky outside had already darkened.

"It's about time. Let's go over to take a look. Then, we'll go home earlier. We've been quite busy for the past few days, so it's a rare time for rest. Aren't you going to City B for a few days next week? I saw the itinerary from Assistant Li. How're things on Ah Mo's end?"

Then, she handed the phone to him.

"Mmm, it's alright. The other side is getting ready to start work. Assistant Li and the rest are planning to have a press conference. I'll go over to take a look," Mu Yuchen answered.

"It's getting busy on the other side too. I'm guessing the groundbreaking ceremony isn't far away either. Now that the South River project is about done with arrangements, I'll just supervise. You'll need to spend more time on Ah Mo's end. I can handle whatever's on my end," said Xi Xiaye said after thinking.

"I'll be quite busy during this phase. I'll gather everything to handle them. When it's our wedding, you can be more relaxed. Grandmother and the rest have begun planning, so you just have to work on your own things."

"Are you still going to send bethrothal gifts to the Xi family?"

Xi Xiaye suddenly remembered what he had said to Xi Jiyang and she frowned at him. "If we do, wouldn't that be letting them off lightly even though I know you are being thoughtful towards Grandfather and Father's honor?"

"We won't forgo the betrothal gifts. Some traditions are still needed."

"You care about traditions too?" She chuckled and turned to look out the car window. At this moment, all the lights looked splendid. The streetlights on both sides were lit up too, and the faint light kept streaming into the car.

Without answering her, he just slowly let go of her and pulled at his slightly wrinkled sleeves. His handsome face brimmed with a faint gentleness.

It was a while when Xi Xiaye suddenly spoke up after staring out at the streetlights that passed them by. "This time during our visit, I saw that Grandfather has aged quite a bit. In fact, he's in terrible health. Earlier, when I went to my room, I overheard Father on the phone with the hospital personnel. From what I remember, after Father divorced Mother, Father and Grandfather's relationship very quickly turned to indifference. Father lost his mother since he was young. Actually, Grandfather loved him very much once upon a time..."

"Sometimes, I really wished that I grew up in a simple family, such as having parents who are simple teachers, having them understand and support each other... How great would that be? I remember my supervisor for my final thesis in university was married to another lecturer in our university. Their professions were very similar. When I did my thesis, if my supervisor wasn't around, I could still look for her... I've always been envious of such a life..."

When she said this, her beautiful face suddenly flashed with a smile that looked radiant and moving. She turned to him. "Will we always be like this, Mr. Mu?"

The earnest in her eyes startled him. A perfect curve instantly flashed in the corner of his mouth as he stared at her and nodded happily. His tone was filled with certainty. "We will."

She then lowered her gaze and smiled. Then, she leaned on his shoulder, gently leaning against him as her long fingernails casually fiddled with his tie. She fell silent for a while, then as if she mustered a lot of effort, she said to him softly, "Mu Yuchen, I want to date you and never break up. Are you in this with me?"

When she said this, Mu Yuchen instantly turned stiff. He looked at her and gently held her hand that kept messing around with him. After a while, a huge and joyous smile appeared on his handsome face as he said softly, "Those who don't know would think you're proposing to me, Missus. But, when it comes to such things, I've always felt that it should come from us men."

"Oh, right, you didn't even propose. Why should I agree to have a wedding with you?" Xi Xiaye suddenly raised her brows and finally realized what a huge problem she had.

As Mu Yuchen listened, he looked at her in amusement. "You're already mine. Why should I be proposing for? We're married anyway."

Scowling, she could not help but pull at his tie. "Why aren't you romantic at all!?"

"I've already given you flowers. Isn't that romantic enough?"

Recently, he had been sending her a huge bouquet of flowers almost every day. It would usually be blue enchantress hydrangeas or champagne roses. When he thought about how her face brimmed with a huge smile when she received them, even he was infected.

He was just like a little girl!

Did all women like it when men gave them flowers?

Mr. Mu did not know either, but as long she was happy and liked it, he would continue sending them.

When he challenged her to answer, Xi Xiaye was rendered speechless. She had nothing to refute!

Alright, in terms of being romantic, she admitted that she had exceedingly high hopes of him.

...

When they reached the hotel, it was just in time for the banquet for all those who participated in the South River project.

Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye did not continue avoiding any taboos. They publicly appeared before everyone holding hands, deliberately not keeping their relationship a secret anymore.

This news was like a nuclear bomb that exploded, especially when it was time for a toast and everyone saw the same wedding ring design glinting on their fingers...

The couple ignored all sorts of guesses and peculiar gazes from everyone. They went around the place before they went home.

They both did not like bustling scenes. Mr. Mu thought that instead of socializing, he might as well go home and accompany his wife to read some books or watch some movies.

In the next few days, Mu Yuchen stayed at home and did not go to the office. Instead, it was Xi Xiaye who continued to leave early and return late every day.

One early morning a few days later, Mu Yuchen went to City B while Xi Xiaye went to the office as usual.

The South River project proposal had been approved and the general work had also been delegated. Earlier, there were lots of preparation work, so Xi Xiaye was very busy.

Knock knock!

Inside the office, Xi Xiaye was focused on reading the document in hand when there was a sudden knock on her door.

"Come in," she answered simply, her eyes never leaving the document in her hand.

"Director Xi, these are the documents you need." Assistant Xiao Mei delivered a stack of thick documents.

Xi Xiaye looked up from the document and said plainly, "Put it aside. Help me make an appointment with Manager Chen from Qi Kai. I'll make a trip over there in the afternoon. Ask them to prepare the materials I need."

"Okay, Director Xi! Qi Kai is terribly arrogant. It's already been a few days, yet they've been delaying handing over their proposal. Everyone's saying that they're doing this on purpose," Xiao Mei responded. With all the tension in the workplace, she could not help but grumble.

When she heard her comment, Xi Xiaye frowned too. She could not deny that there was a slight possibility in what Xiao Mei said, but she did quite admire Qi Kai's capabilities herself. Of course, the government's judgment was vicious. If they set aside their personal grudges and collaborated well, they should be able to achieve a win-win situation.

"The proposal still needs more time to be made perfect. You can go out first. Just inform the other side, hmm, 3 p.m. in the afternoon."

"Okay, Director Xi!"

...

In the afternoon, the sun was still glorious. It was almost May and the weather was becoming increasingly warmer. Many people came out to enjoy the sun in the afternoon.

Standing at the entrance of Hospital T and watching from afar, Han Yifeng could see quite a few patients sitting on the long benches on both sides, sunbathing.

He walked over and sat down on one end of a bench and looked up at Secretary Wang. "Give me the document."

"CEO Han, have you considered it thoroughly?" Secretary Wang looked hesitantly at Han Yifeng as he held the document in his hand tightly. "Miss Xinyi isn't emotionally stable right now. The doctor says she can't be provoked. Otherwise, the child..."

Han Yifeng did not wait for Secretary Wang to finish. He already got up and pulled the document away himself before he sat back down and flipped it open. It was the divorce papers.

"CEO Han..." Secretary Wang carefully called out to him, still appearing uncertain.

Han Yifeng's gaze was as still as a deep lake. His handsome face could not conceal his disappointment and mix of emotions. After a while, he took out a pen from his pocket and when he pulled the pen cover off, he seemed to have a hint of hesitation, yet it was in that precise moment that he still signed it.

"Some things are best to be resolved as quickly as possible. I don't want to drag it on anymore." Han Yifeng put his pen away and looked at the document again. Then, he handed it back to Secretary Wang while looking a little heartbroken. His voice was detached and hoarse. "Bring it in. Let her sign it. I'll do my best to compensate whatever I should. We've both loved each other once, so we should part on good terms."

Looking at Han Yifeng's expression, Secretary Wang felt suffocated.

He actually understood Han Yifeng and Xi Xinyi's journey well. He had to admit that many times, it was Han Yifeng who was forgiving and tolerating. Apart from taking a lot from him, Xi Xinyi seemed to rarely genuinely be understanding toward him.

When he thought about this, Secretary Wang started to sigh with sorrow to himself. Now, they had unexpectedly reached this stage. They did love each other very much back then and had even said that they would last forever.

Yes, forever.

Xi Xinyi had said, "Yifeng, I'll definitely cherish you forever, be with you forever, be your good wife for a lifetime."

How long does forever last?

If you can't know what the future holds, how can you believe the pledge of undying love?

Han Yifeng suddenly felt his heart clench in pain. He had to squeeze his eyes shut and take a few deep breaths before he managed to calm the indescribable sorrow and heaviness in his heart.

When he thought about Xinyi, he felt pained and disappointed, yet when he thought of Xi Xiaye, he felt sad too. Now, he felt empty.

Secretary Wang took the document from Han Yifeng, his expression downcast too. He looked down for a while and saw that Han Yifeng's expression suddenly looked lonely. His eyes filled with a determination as he thought about it and then nodded. "Okay then, I'll bring it in for Miss Xinyi right now!"

"Just let her sign it. If she's not happy with any of the conditions, she can let me know," Han Yifeng said.

Secretary Wang looked at him for a moment then said, "But, CEO Han, do we have to discuss this with Madam and the rest first? After all, this seems a little sudden. If word gets out, I'm afraid it won't look good for the Han Corporation. In fact, Miss Xinyi is about to takeover Yueying soon. If we do this right now..."

"After we're divorced, she can choose to still keep the title of Mrs. Han until the child is born," Han Yifeng plainly explained.

Secretary Wang sighed, then nodded. "Okay then, CEO Han, I'll go right away!" He then walked into the hospital.

Xi Xinyi was sitting on her bed, exhausted when Secretary Wang walked inside the room. She was on the phone with someone as she twirled the cord anxiously. At the moment, she was alone in the room.

She was calling Han Yifeng, but his phone was switched off and she could not get through at all.

"Miss Xinyi!" Secretary Wang knocked on the door before heading towards the bed.

"Secretary Wang! Why are you here? Where's Yifeng? Is he here too?" Xi Xinyi turned around when she heard Secretary Wang's voice. Her dull eyes brightened up when she saw him. As she wanted to lift her blanket up and get out of bed, a piercing pain shot through her hand and she cried out in agony!

It was the aftermath of the clash with Xi Xiaye the other day. Her shoulder had been dislocated and her muscles were injured. It had been pretty tough for her these past few days.

"Be careful, Miss Xinyi!" Secretary Wang went over and held her quickly.

"Where's Yifeng? Is he here too? Secretary Wang, you must know where he is, don't you? He's switched his phone off and I can't find him anywhere. I want to explain to him! I can't lose him, Secretary Wang. Please tell me, please..." Xi Xinyi ignored the pain and dragged Secretary Wang's clothes as she begged anxiously.

"Miss Xinyi, don't get so worked up and please lie down first. CEO Han asked me to come. He went abroad, so he sent me over. He has something for you."

Secretary Wang felt a little cruel when he saw the current state of Xi Xinyi, but he was not sure if this was her true personality. After all, he did witness what had happened at West Park the other day.

"What is this? I don't want it! I want to see Yifeng!" Xi Xinyi was startled as she heard Secretary Wang. Sensing that something was not right, she struggled and pushed Secretary Wang aside.

"Miss Xinyi, you can save your effort. CEO Han will not see you. He doesn't want to see anyone right now. He asked me to hand you this and he hopes that you can consider it. CEO Han... He feels terrible. He doesn't suffer any lesser than you, so I hope that you can sign this and let go of CEO Han as well as give yourself another chance."

Secretary Wang sighed and handed the document to her.

Xi Xinyi was stunned when she heard this revelation. She stared at him for a while before lowering her head and staring at the document he handed her. Her whole body trembled when she finally saw what was printed on the document. She lay back down on the bed, ignoring the document. Her expression went numb!

"No... This is impossible! Impossible! Yifeng wouldn't do this. He wouldn't, he wouldn't!" Xi Xinyi looked at Secretary Wang in disbelief, her hoarse voice quivering.

"CEO Han has already signed it. He said he's okay if you want to keep the child. You can also decide whether the child should be raised by you or him in the future. So as not to make things complicated, CEO Han said you can still act as Mrs. Han until the child is born. He'll make sure to compensate you handsomely and will also continue to help out in Yueying until you can handle things alone." Secretary Wang delivered Han Yifeng's message dutifully.

"CEO Han has made compromises, Ms. Xinyi. He pities you, but the fate between the both of you has run out, so you might as well let go right now."

Xi Xinyi covered her nose and mouth as she sobbed, "No, I'm not going to sign this! I want to talk to Yifeng. I won't sign this. He can't do this to me! He can't! Please tell me, where's Yifeng? Where is he? Where?"

"CEO Han went abroad, Miss Xinyi!" Secretary Wang insisted once again.

"Don't lie to me! Do you think I don't know he's avoiding me on purpose? He's doing it on purpose! Why doesn't he believe me? Didn't he say that he loved me and would always believe me? It's Xi Xiaye! That witch Xi Xiaye framed me! Why doesn't anyone believe me? She put on an act. She's totally fine and she injured my hand. Why won't anyone believe me!"

Xi Xinyi broke down into weeping, her hoarse voice sounding dry. She must have truly suffered these past few days.

"I don't want a divorce! Go and tell Yifeng that we can't be tricked by that witch Xi Xiaye! She did it so there would be a conflict between us. She's a wicked woman. You guys have to believe me!"

Secretary Wang sighed when Xi Xinyi started crying even louder. "Miss Xinyi, I suggest you sign this. Wouldn't it be great to give each other some space? CEO Han has been worried about you this whole time. If you really love him, why can't you let him go and be free?"

"Let him be free? What about me? What should I do?" Tears fell down her cheeks as she stared at Secretary Wang. "What will happen to me and the child? Why can't he be more considerate about us? I won't sign this. Tell Han Yifeng to talk to me personally!"