Chapter 32: Is Such a Man Good?
ng Haotian drew in a deep breath. Afterward, he hailed a taxi, conveyed the destination to the driver, paid the fare, and silently watched ng Nianyao's departure.
The car gradually faded into the distance, and ng Haotian's silhouette disappeared with it. The taxi driver glanced at ng Nianyao and struck up a conversation, "Is that your boyfriend, young lady? Not too shabby."
A wry smile curved across ng Nianyao's lips as she responded, "Sir, you might not be the best judge of character. The man you're referring to isn't my boyfriend; he's my ex-husband. He cheated on and brought a mistress into our ho. He even claid she was his cousin and asked to take care of her. Eventually, the mistress got pregnant, and they conspired to deceive into getting a divorce. Master, do you think such a man is praiseworthy?"
The driver fell silent.
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Thanks to the roses, ng Nianyao's deanor at the dinner table towards ng Haotian had softened considerably, and his anxieties were put to rest.
Upon his return ho, ng Haotian wasted no ti in broaching the topic of divorce with Jiang Shanshan.
"What did you just say?" Jiang Shanshan couldn't believe her ears.
"I said," ng Haotian stated deliberately, "Let's get a divorce."
Jiang Shanshan's eyes welled up instantly, her fists clenched. "Divorce? Why?"
"The entertainnt city project has already comnced," ng Haotian explained, "I need ng Nianyao's complete cooperation."
"And?" Jiang Shanshan began to comprehend.
"Only by divorcing you can ng Nianyao place her full trust in and assist wholeheartedly," ng Haotian clarified.
"So..." Jiang Shanshan glared at ng Haotian and gritted her teeth, "You're abandoning and our child just to gain ng Nianyao's favor?"
"It's not abandonnt," ng Haotian replied impatiently. "Shanshan, you weren't this irrational before. You must understand that everything I'm doing is for our future, for us to lead a better life."
"I don't want this!" Jiang Shanshan's emotions erupted. She couldn't fathom ng Haotian's actions. "I'm about to give birth, and you're talking about divorce now?! I won't agree to it! Absolutely not! Unless you want two lives on your conscience!"
ng Haotian had already exhausted his patience earlier with ng Nianyao, especially because of her gentle deanor and pleasant attitude. In contrast, Jiang Shanshan's disheveled appearance and the sight of her pregnant body irritated him even more. "Jiang Shanshan, are you being reasonable?" His tone turned ice-cold. "If you continue making a scene like this, our entire family might end up in the northwest. Your son won't have a better life, even if he's born. Think it through for yourself." With that, he turned and walked away.
Jiang Shanshan grabbed his arm. "ng Haotian? Where are you going? To see that woman, ng Nianyao? Stop right there! I won't allow you to go!"
ng Haotian recoiled as Jiang Shanshan's long nails scratched his arm. He forcefully disentangled himself and stared at her with disdain. "Let's put an end to this. Don't push to think of you as a shrew! Look at yourself now, it's repulsive!" With those words, he slamd the door and left.
Thrown onto the bed by ng Haotian, Jiang Shanshan clutched her aching stomach. Her face contorted with pain and hatred as she stared in the direction ng Haotian had gone. She couldn't believe it. How could the man who had flirted with her just the day before be so callous today?
Jiang Shanshan was a pragmatic woman. She loved ng Haotian, but her affection was primarily for the material comforts he provided. She had used various ans to successfully drive ng Nianyao away and secure her position as Mrs. ng. However, she knew that these ill-gotten gains were not sustainable. She had always reminded herself to keep a vigilant eye on ng Haotian. But now, was she destined to follow in ng Nianyao's footsteps so soon? No, she refused to accept it! Clutching the bedsheets tightly, her face was a portrait of loathing.
As ng Nianyao returned to Jinxiu Garden, the clock was edging towards midnight. She bent to change her shoes at the entrance when the living room lights suddenly blazed to life. The sudden brightness made her instinctively shield her eyes. Once adjusted, she lowered her hand and found Gu Wencheng leaning against the wall, regarding her intently.
ng Nianyao felt her heart race montarily before it steadied.
Gu Wencheng remained silent, and ng Nianyao struggled to find words. She glanced at the wall clock and remarked, "It's quite late, Mrs. Gu. Aren't you supposed to be resting?"
"Mrs. Gu, you're aware of the late hour as well?" Gu Wencheng responded with a question.
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