Afraid of expressing herself inappropriately and affecting the couple’s relationship, Su i didn’t ntion Tang Li’s complaints about her marriage. She only said that Tang Li had consulted her about the cooling-off period for divorce, "It seems to be for a friend’s matter."
If it were for a friend, Su i wouldn’t have made this call.
Song Baiyan naturally understood Su i’s underlying aning.
However, both sides refrained from exposing it.
Song Baiyan asked, "Is it at the café near IMG?"
"Yes." Su i gave the café’s full na: "I’m in the restroom. Once I go out and sit for a while, it’ll be ti for work."
Implying that she was not trying to stir up trouble.
Song Baiyan didn’t pressure her, only telling her not to hang up when she went out.
Su i quickly understood Song Baiyan’s intention—
To keep the call connected so that there’s no need for her to relay Tang Li’s words.
Su i was happy to do so.
This spared her from being the villain.
Su i returned to the booth and placed her cellphone face-down on the table.
Tang Li was sipping a freshly squeezed apple juice. Seeing Su i sit down after fixing her skirt, she got to the point: "How have you considered my earlier proposal?"
Su i replied, "I still have the sa answer as before."
Seeing the marriage certificate still on the table, Su i pushed it toward Tang Li: "As the saying goes, a hundred years of cultivation lead to crossing a river together. Decisions made impulsively will only lead to future regrets."
Tang Li said, "This is the result of my careful consideration."
After a slight pause, she continued, "If I don’t do this now, I’ll only regret my indecision later."
"Even so, you shouldn’t act unilaterally."
Knowing she couldn’t fool her anymore, Su i glanced at the cellphone and overtly stated: "Marriage is a matter between two people and even two families. Whether it’s getting married or divorced, it should be decided together."
Tang Li didn’t intend to act alone.
However, reality was forcing her to make a choice.
She could tell Song Baiyan that the Zuo Family wanted to use her background against him, but then what?
After transferring all the crises to Song Baiyan, could she rest assured and be at peace, hiding in Song Baiyan’s embrace, living as a content Vincetoxicum?
As long as Tang Shen doesn’t regain his identity, she will forever be the descendant of a drug lord.
Song Baiyan could control the narrative online, but he couldn’t silence the real-world gossipers.
Moreover, those who held her background against her weren’t ordinary citizens.
Han Jifeng coming to find her indicated that the situation had reached a critical point that needed attention. He proposed a fake marriage, knowing she had no better option. To extract Song Baiyan from the situation, she was very likely to agree to his suggestion.
As it currently stood—
Ending this marriage and leaving S Country for the ti being would minimize the damage.
At least the impeachnt wouldn’t happen again for now.
Once Isa was captured, her lineage would no longer be a threat.
But these things, Tang Li couldn’t say to Su i.
"You just need to know that my decision is beneficial and harmless to His Excellency."
Su i asked, "But what if His Excellency doesn’t want to end this marriage?"
Tang Li was unwavering: "That’s why I ca to find you."
Knowing she might not be able to convince Su i like this, Tang Li had no choice but to search for another reason: "If you’re not afraid of scandals involving affecting His Excellency’s reputation, you can stand by and do nothing."
Scandal.
Judging by Tang Li’s expression, Su i guessed what kind it was.
She wanted to ask, but she had misgivings.
The cellphone on the table was still connected.
If she were too nosy, she might upset that person.
However, Tang Li had already continued, "When I was taken to Northern Myanmar last ti, I t soone. We ate and lived together in the village. For my sake, he even learned how to refine things, staying up all night. Southeast Asia is full of mosquitoes at night; he would keep his eyes open to fan . Most importantly, he’s very young, and we have a lot of common topics."
Su i said, "You an—"
"Yes, I’ve had a change of heart." Tang Li admitted.
She continued, "I still like His Excellency, but I also like him. I want to stay with His Excellency, yet I can’t let him go. Perhaps you think I’m fickle, but in reality, I just want to give each beloved man a ho."
Su i: "......"
A married woman should naturally keep herself clean.
What’s more, she was the First Lady.
Looking again at Tang Li’s overly youthful and beautiful face, Su i seed to understand her words.
Girls at this age love to have fun; entering marriage indeed ca too early for her.
It could be said she wasn’t fully mature yet.
As Tang Li matured, His Excellency’s pri years were also passing.
Hence, the so-called generation gap beca impossible to bridge.
Su i couldn’t help but glance at the cellphone.
Given His Excellency’s status and position, if his wife were exposed for having an affair, it would probably go down in history.
This is sothing any man would find intolerable.
Tang Li said, "I’ve already decided to find him."
With the conversation at this point, Su i couldn’t persuade her anymore.
"Helping is like helping His Excellency," Tang Li added, "Privately divorcing is also for His Excellency’s sake. His Excellency is getting older; knowing I fancy young guys could embarrass him."
"If divorced now, in the future, when I’m seen with soone else, the Tan Palace press release could say it’s because His Excellency couldn’t stand soone as brainless as ."
Su i spoke: "Actually, His Excellency isn’t as old as you say."
"How not?" Tang Li retorted.
She argued, "I’m thirty, in my pri, and he’s forty. If we went out together, people who didn’t know would think we’re father and daughter."
Su i said: "You aren’t that baby-faced; you look quite mature."
Tang Li: "..."
"Divorces should be considered seriously."
Su i still didn’t dare to take the two marriage certificates, but she also didn’t flatly refuse: "Return ho today and think it over thoroughly. If you really decide to divorce, co find ."
"I’ve already made up my mind." Tang Li didn’t want to waste more ti.
Su i was about to speak when her cellphone buzzed first.
The vibration indicated Song Baiyan had hung up; otherwise, a new call would not co in.
Su i picked up her cellphone and found it was Song Baiyan’s number.
She quickly guessed why Song Baiyan hung up and called again, likely to remind her.
Sure enough—
Before Su i could answer, the call was ended from the other side.
Then, a text ssage ca in.
Only a few words, instructing her to keep the two marriage certificates.
Seeing that Su i was no longer paying attention to her, Tang Li also realized her request was difficult for her. If Su i was unwilling to help, she would have to think of another way.
Just as she was about to take the marriage certificates back, Su i stopped her.
"Since you’ve decided to divorce, I won’t persuade you anymore."
Su i picked up the marriage certificates: "I’ll take these for now and give you a day to reconsider. If you haven’t changed your mind by tomorrow, call , and I’ll help you process the divorce certificate."
Su i’s change was sowhat sudden.
However, before Tang Li could think it through, Su i offered an explanation.
"ng Shu was beaten up in the detention center." ntioning her son, Su i’s eyes reddened: "He wasn’t used to hardship from childhood. Now he’s confined, receiving education every few days. Just now, ng Shu’s dad returned from the detention center, saying ng Shu’s face was bruised and swollen. When asked, he only said he fell while going to the restroom."
So, Su i had chosen to compromise for her son.
Tang Li’s doubts were dispelled, and she didn’t forsake her promise: "I’ll write a letter of understanding in a couple of days. By then, we’ll exchange the divorce certificate and the letter of understanding."
"Alright." Su i placed the marriage certificates into her handbag.
Thinking that Yuan Qin was still waiting at the company, Tang Li bid farewell to Su i and left first.
Su i watched Tang Li go downstairs and sent a text back to Song Baiyan.
After reading the ssage, Song Baiyan was about to reply to Su i’s inquiry about when to deliver the marriage certificates when a knock ca to the office door, the sound indicating it was Pei Shiyu.
Song Baiyan set the cellphone aside and let him in.
Pei Shiyu, serving as a dical consultant for the Tan Palace, was also the President’s private doctor.
His sudden arrival was due to Song Baiyan’s earlier examination, the results of which were confird today, or rather, it was after his repeated confirmation that he dared to make a final conclusion.
Regarding health problems, Pei Shiyu did not take any chances.
"I sent your head CT scans to ASCO and AACR. Today they replied by email, confirming the sa diagnosis as mine: brain ningioma."
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PS: In my past life, it was diagnosed at a late stage...
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