"Nanchen has already told me that we can't rush the matter about Yue Cheng. This is only the first step." An Shaosi sat down and glanced at them.
Lu Fang nodded and looked at Lan Nuo. "You're a lawyer, so you should stall Ruochu's divorce request. The media has bragged about you for so long, so you should show some strength and validate their praise. Don't just brag about it."
Lan Nuo had a confident look on her face.
She was convinced that she was the best lawyer in the city.
"At least, let Nanchen recover," An Shaosi interjected. They would need him to give them his approval if they were to go against Gu Ruochu in court.
"Okay. We will wait."
The divorce lawyer that Ning Tang had hired for Gu Ruochu's divorce case had a powerful reputation. Lan Nuo would have a difficult time defending Huo Nanchen.
"..."
When Gu Ruochu woke up the next day, her throat and eyes were in great pain. She still had some matters to attend to at the office, so she called Rong Xiao and asked him to assist her with some of the errands.
She also asked her assistant director to continue filming An Shaosi's movie without her. If her assistant became overwhelmed, the film crew would have to wait for Gu Ruochu to recover before they could start shooting the movie again.
"Ruochu, why do you sound so depressed? " Rong Xiao asked anxiously. "Are you feeling unwell? I could come over and take you to the hospital."
"I'm fine. I just need to rest." Gu Ruochu tried to reassure Rong Xiao. She needed some time to recover from the emotional rollercoaster that she had been through with Huo Nanchen. If she went to work in her condition, she would not get any work done.
"Alright. I'll come and visit you after I'm done with the errands." Rong Xiao knew that the divorce had dealt a deep blow to Gu Ruochu.
After hanging up the phone, Gu Ruochu got out of bed and went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. When Gu Ruochu walked towards the door, she looked through the peephole and saw Ning Tang standing outside the apartment. She opened the door and asked, "Mr. Ning, why are you here?"
"To drive you to work."
Seeing that Gu Ruochu looked haggard and weak, Ning Tang's eyes were full of unwavering pity. He had bought several blends of coffee and donuts since he did not know which combination was her favorite.
"I'm not going to work today. I want to rest at home for a few days."
"That's fine too." Ning Tang motioned to the woman who had been standing a few feet from him. "This is Aunt Wu..."
He paused for a moment before he said, "She's from the old master's side. She's very dependable and hardworking."
"Thank you." Gu Ruochu did not reject Ning Tang's offer to help her. Her new apartment was big, and it would be good to have someone around to help her with the chores.
Aunt Wu took the plastic coffee tray from Ning Tang's hand and placed it on the dining table. Gu Ruochu sat down and took a few sips, but she could not finish her cup. Ning Tang's heart ached even more. "The company is organizing an overseas trip. Why don't you accompany me?"
They would be outside the country for a week, giving Gu Ruochu ample time to relax.
However, Gu Ruochu did not feel like traveling. All she wanted was to sleep in her apartment and numb her feelings for Huo Nanchen.
"It's settled then." Before Gu Ruochu could object, Ning Tang had already made the decision for her. He knew that if she continued to let her imagination run wild, she would not succeed in forgetting her husband.
When she saw the determination on Ning Tang's face, Gu Ruochu decided not to reject his offer for the trip.
After they had breakfast, Ning Tang did not leave. Instead, he kept her company while she read a book. When he saw that she was tired, Ning Tang cracked a few jokes, and they both laughed.
His companionship made Gu Ruochu feel much better.
At noon, Rong Xiao arrived and took the initiative to help Auntie Wu prepare lunch for everyone.