Grandpa had been in the hospital for three days, but he insisted on being discharged. The whole family couldn't persuade him otherwise, so they had to let the family doctor stay at home with medical equipment.
With Grandpa's condition stabilized, Lin Xi felt much more relaxed.
During these days, Shen Yize didn't mention a word about what she had urged in the WeChat messages, and he simply ignored her.
Lin Xi also couldn't be bothered to deal with him. Not having to face him every day made her feel a lot more at ease.
She made an appointment with Sun Miaomiao to have a meal together. The two of them ate and went shopping, enjoying their freedom.
Shen Yize had been absent - minded all afternoon in the study. He couldn't focus on the documents in his hands at all. Lin Xi, who had always been gentle and obedient, had made him very uncomfortable these days. She was challenging his bottom line.
Since he couldn't concentrate on the materials, he casually threw them on the desk and made a phone call to Zhao Jin Yan.
"Meet at the usual place."
When Zhao Jin Yan arrived at the boxing gym, Shen Yize was punching a sandbag vigorously.
"Hey, it's really strange. You're someone who usually can't be dragged here, but today you actually came to box at this time on your own initiative."
"Want to spar a few rounds?"
Shen Yize didn't stop while speaking.
"Do you think I'm stupid? Go ahead and punch by yourself. Come to me when you're done."
Zhao Jin Yan smiled, ran to the front hall, ordered a drink, and leisurely swung his legs while playing a game.
Half an hour later, Shen Yize changed his clothes and sat down beside him, looking refreshed.
Zhao Jin Yan glanced at him and said with a smile, "Is something bothering you today?"
Based on his understanding of Shen Yize, only when he was emotionally out of control or particularly frustrated would he vent like that just now. Obviously, his mood was off today.
"Haven't been here for a long time. Just stretching my muscles."
Zhao Jin Yan gave him a sidelong glance. "Yeah, right. Suit yourself if you don't want to talk."
He was already used to Shen Yize like this. He was as stubborn as a mule, and no one could get him to talk.
"Instead of accompanying your big star, you asked me to come and box. You just left her alone right after she came back. That's not nice, is it?"
Zhao Jin Yan deliberately taunted him. How could he have such a devoted wife and also an unwavering love interest? It was so unfair.
Shen Yize didn't respond and just drank water on his own.
"Hey, I mean if you really like Chu Xin Yi, don't keep dragging this on. It's kind of immoral to keep two women hanging like this."
Shen Yize glared at him. "Stop being so glib. Your mouth is loose enough. When will you be as good as your name?"
Immediately, Zhao Jin Yan gritted his teeth and cursed, "Shen Yize, actually you're more of a jerk than I am. I may change girlfriends frequently, but I never cheat on two women at the same time."
"Who's cheating on two women?" The man retorted with a dark face.
"You and Chu Xin Yi have been on and off for so many years. She owes her success today to you. You always fulfill her every request. You say you have no feelings for her. Who would believe that?"
"You never show Lin Xi a good face. You say you want to have a good life with her. Do you think you can fool anyone?"
Shen Yize gave him two cold stares with his eyes and drank up the water in the cup in one gulp.
Seeing his impatient expression, Zhao Jin Yan didn't want to look at his cold face anymore. "I'm leaving. Anyway, you won't talk. I'm really owed this. I accompanied you to box, and now I have to accompany you to see the director."
"You go first. I'm going to pick up Xin Yi."
Zhao Jin Yan couldn't understand Shen Yize. He was really good to Chu Xin Yi, but there was also an obvious sense of distance.
Chu Xin Yi needed a work to boost her market presence after returning to China. Although she was still quite popular, having no works for more than a year had an impact on her development.
However, a month before Chu Xin Yi's return, Shen Yize invested a large amount of money and teamed up with Zhao Jin Yan's Xingyao Film and Television to finalize a period costume romance drama. It could be said that it was tailor - made for her comeback.
So today Zhao Jin Yan arranged for Chu Xin Yi to privately meet the director of "Youyou Xizhou" first for better cooperation later.
...
Lin Xi and Sun Miaomiao had been shopping all afternoon. They decided to have a great dinner to celebrate that Lin Xi finally made up her mind to start a new life.
While she was waiting for Sun Miaomiao at the entrance of the restaurant, Shen Yize and Chu Xin Yi came side by side.
Seeing the person he hadn't seen for a few days looking so glamorous, Shen Yize's face darkened.
"Who are you here with?"
Lin Xi frowned. Seeing the two of them, she immediately lost her appetite. "I don't need to report to you about who I'm with, Mr. Shen, do I?"
Chu Xin Yi looked pitiful, and her voice was ingratiating. "Little Xi sister, we have an appointment with Jin Yan. We're all acquaintances. Why don't we all go together?"
"Sorry, we're not that familiar."
Lin Xi didn't even look up at her.
Sun Miaomiao parked the car and came over. Seeing a fully - armed woman standing beside Shen Yize, she immediately became alert. She stepped forward and pulled Lin Xi back a little.
"Did you make an appointment with them?" Sun Miaomiao asked, confused.
"Am I crazy?"
"Just as I thought. You wouldn't make yourself feel bad on purpose. Next time you go out, remember to check the almanac. You can run into all kinds of annoying people."
Shen Yize's face was so dark that it seemed water could drip from it. Chu Xin Yi took a step back, looking aggrieved.
Lin Xi felt annoyed just looking at them. She pulled Sun Miaomiao and walked into the restaurant.
After they sat down, Sun Miaomiao glanced at Lin Xi and couldn't help asking, "Has Shen Yize physically cheated on you? That man in the photo Chu Xin Yi posted late at night was Shen Yize, right?"
"I don't know, and I don't want to know. I've signed the divorce agreement and already moved to Fenglinwan."
Hearing this, Sun Miaomiao stood up suddenly, bent over, and leaned in front of Lin Xi. "You're not just being angry, are you?"
Lin Xi had such a deep obsession with Shen Yize. Would she really be willing to get divorced?
Lin Xi looked at the lemonade in the cup and smiled bitterly. "I've let it go."
Sun Miaomiao felt bad. She raised her hand and held Lin Xi's hand to comfort her. "You should have let it go long ago. It's hard to find a three - legged toad, but there are men everywhere. Everyone will meet one or two jerks in their life. We'll be more careful in choosing men in the future."
Lin Xi looked calm on the surface, but she felt sour inside. She forced a smile and said in a deep voice, "From now on, look forward. I had the courage to move forward before, and now I also have the determination to step back."
Sun Miaomiao was originally worried that she wouldn't be able to get over it. Hearing her say this, she felt much more relieved. It seemed that she had made up her mind. She had always been resolute.
"I'm relieved that you can think this way. As expected of Lin Xi. Without Shen Yize, you'll only be better."
Lin Xi smiled slightly and said softly, "Help me make an appointment with your company's producer about what we talked about last time. Tell them I agree."
"Didn't you say you'd think about it more?" Sun Miaomiao was puzzled.
"After the divorce, I'll need a lot of money. You know my mother's expenses are high, and I also have a mortgage. I can't rely on the Lin family."
Her words made Sun Miaomiao even more confused. "Shen Yize is so rich. You can get a large amount from the divorce. How could you be short of money?"
"I won't take a cent from him. Over the years, the Lin family has taken advantage of him a lot. He doesn't owe me. After all, I married him voluntarily."
After Lin Xi finished speaking, she pulled out an easy - going smile.
Sun Miaomiao stared at her in shock. "Lin Xi, what can I say to you? Why are you so stubborn about money?"
Lin Xi's gaze was firm, and her expression was calm. "I won't give up what's mine, and I won't bother with what's not mine. I can make money myself. I don't need charity from others."
Sun Miaomiao knew that once Lin Xi had made up her mind, no one could persuade her, so she stopped trying.
...
In Ye Nan Villa.
The house was still dark. This situation had lasted for five nights. In the past, when she was in a huff, it had never lasted more than three days.
Thinking of the glamorous woman today, Shen Yize irritably took out a cigarette and then dialed Lin Xi's number.
The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered.
Shen Yize's face darkened as he dialed again, but there was still no answer.
At this time, the man crushed the unlit cigarette in his hand forcefully.
"Where are you?"
Lin Xi had just taken a shower at this time. When she saw the message he sent, she ignored it and started doing her skincare. Phone calls and messages couldn't solve the problem anyway, so there was no need to bring trouble on herself.
However, it was the first time in five years that he had called and sent messages like this at night.
She was feeling great at this moment, more assertive than ever. Thinking about the pent - up frustration of these five years, there was no need to spoil him anymore since they were getting divorced.
However, a message that Shen Yize sent right after made this sense of comfort not last for more than two minutes.