"Siwan, this is your favorite lotus root stuffing, give it a try!”
"Siwan, this bird's nest chicken soup is very nourishing, just right for you to replenish your strength!”
"Siwan, it must have been hard for you overseas these years, right? You've become so thin …”
Inside the Ert Manor, the Fu family were eating, the conversation filled with concern for Siwan, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
It seemed that no one had noticed that a person was missing.
From the moment he sat down, Fu Han Chen's brows were tightly furrowed, his expression somber, without a hint of appetite.
Because he realized that when Zhou Xiaoxiao left, she didn't take a single piece of clothing with her, and even the 20 million yuan divorce compensation he offered was left behind.
For a woman to leave so carefree, could it be that she had an affair with Su He before the divorce, which allowed her to leave with nothing?
The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he felt.
This was the first time he'd been played by a woman in his life!
He simply couldn’t swallow it!
At this point, Fu Zhenyue, who just finished work, walked in.
He glanced around the table and noticed the absence of Zhou Xiaoxiao, his eyebrows raised in surprise, "Where's Xiaoxiao? Why didn't she come to dinner?”
Fu Han Chen glanced at the empty seat on his left, speaking softly, "She left. We've already signed the divorce agreement. We will apply for the divorce certificate in a few days.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Zhenyue was stunned, "Divorce? Why?"
Before Fu Hanchen could speak, Lady Fu, Gu Jing, took over the conversation, "Zheng Yue, they aren't suitable, they should have divorced a long time ago."
"If it were not for the old master, Hanchen would not have married her, causing Wan'er to suffer …"
"Now that Wan'er is back, Hanchen should divorce her and marry Wan'er. After all, Wan'er is always the one he secretly adores."
"Xiao Xiao is a good child in all aspects, but she's too stubborn. She has been following Hanchen unnecessarily for three years before finally waking up."
"Now she is willing to let go and part ways amicably with Hanchen, which is also a good thing."
Fu Zhengyue frowned, "Hanchen, you need to think it over. Marriage is not child's play; you can't just divorce whenever you want. Besides, Xiao Xiao she…"
"Dad, the divorce agreement has been signed, I am determined to end this marriage."
Fu Hanchen paused, then continued, "When she left, she took nothing with her, it seems like she does not want to have anything to do with me in the future."
"Leaving without a penny to her name?" The third Miss Fu, Fu Mengyao, was somewhat surprised, "I didn't expect this country bumpkin to have such a backbone."
As soon as she finished speaking, as if she had thought of something, she emitted a cold sneer, "Brother, could this be her playing the victim?"
"Let's not wait until she's homeless and couldn't afford a meal, only for her to turn around and accuse us of treating her badly."
Fu Hanchen said nothing, but his brows furrowed even deeper.
"Hanchen, you've made this decision too rashly. Your grandfather hasn't recovered from his condition. If he knew about this, he might not be able to take it."
Fu Zhengyue thought about the old master's health and was deeply worried.
"Dad, once grandfather recovers a bit, I will confess to him myself."
Fu Han Chen turned to look at Xu Siwan who was sitting on his right side, "Our marriage will be officially announced next month."
"I, Fu Han Chen, will only take Xu Siwan as my wife."
On hearing this, Xu Siwan looked at him with surprise, "Brother Han Chen..."
"Nonsense! Marrying someone else immediately after a divorce, how will outsiders think of you? Do you still care about your reputation?" Fu Zhenyue banged the table in anger.
But Fu Han Chen had already made up his mind.
"My marriage with Zhou Xiaoxiao was a marriage of convenience, I have no feelings for her. Siwan is the only one I truly want to marry."
"I don't care about reputation."
Just as Fu Zhenyue was about to explode with anger, Xu Siwan quickly said, "Uncle Fu, don't blame Brother Han Chen, it's all my fault... I shouldn't have returned back to the country. Please scold me if you want to!"
Her eyes were misty as if she was on the verge of tears.
"Tomorrow, tomorrow I will take the earliest flight back to M-country..."
"Only then will Brother Han Chen stop having conflicts with sister-in-law, and they won't get divorced..."
As she spoke, she grabbed Fu Han Chen's arm, pleading, "Brother Han Chen, don’t anger Uncle Fu anymore."
"Tomorrow, go and bring sister-in-law back. Don’t mention the divorce, just live together well..."
Before her voice fell, a tear drop rolled down her cheek.
Fu Han Chen's heart clenched, he quickly said, "No, you are not at fault, and you can't leave!"
"Dad, I don't love Zhou Xiaoxiao at all. Wan'er has been waiting for me for three years, and I can't continue to let her be wronged!"
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On the cruise ship.
Su He deliberately took Su Yunran out for a stroll and took the opportunity to enjoy the riverside night view.
Seeing the couples all around her, Su Yunran sulked: "Brother, this place is famous for couples' dates, are you trying to rub salt into my wound by bringing me here?"
"Don't blame me for that. It was your second brother who said he would set off fireworks here for you at eight o'clock in the evening."
While saying so, he raised his hand to check his wristwatch, "It's already eight o'clock, why hasn't he set off the fireworks yet?"
"Boom--"
Just as he finished speaking, a loud explosion next to his ear, and then a massive firework burst into the sky!
"Wow! Fireworks! So big and beautiful!"
A commotion stirred, and everyone quickly gathered up on the deck to watch, even people who were strolling along the riverbank all stopped to watch.
When a huge red heart exploded in the sky, Su Yunran laughed and shook her head.
"Second brother's taste still is... characteristically tacky as always!"
While she was complaining with her words, her heart was exceptionally warm.
"What's wrong with being tacky? Compared to the surprisingly unique gifts your eldest brother has given you over the years, this can certainly be considered very sincere."
Su He's smile became even more gentle, "These past few years, everyone has filled your room with birthday presents for you. You'll see them when you return."
"My little sister, everyone loves you and is waiting for your return. Don't waste your love and time on undeserving people from now on."
After hearing these words, Su Yunran couldn't help but feel a prick of warmth in her nose.
She hooked her arm through Su He's, lightly resting her head on his shoulder, smiling at the corners of her mouth, "Big brother, it's so wonderful to have you guys."
At this moment, a black Maybach pulled up to the shore.
Fu Hanchen helped Xu Siwan out of the car, pausing by the riverside.
"Brother Hanchen, look quickly! Such beautiful fireworks!"
Xu Siwan looked at the fireworks with a face full of joy, her innocence like that of someone who had never seen fireworks before.
And that’s what Fu Hanchen loved most about her.
Innocent, kind-hearted, and easily contented.
In comparison, Zhou Xiaoxiao was silent and boring in his eyes.
But Zhou Xiaoxiao had one advantage, she was sensible.
When she was not needed, she would absolutely not appear before him.
Just like now.
"Boom––"
After a loud blast, four giant fireworks suddenly exploded in the sky, forming the words "Happy Birthday".
"Wow! It's a birthday present!"
"I wonder whose birthday it is, to be able to receive such a beautiful, such a romantic birthday gift!" Xu Siwan expressed with a face full of envy.
Upon hearing the word "birthday," a heavy feeling suddenly plunked into Fu Hanchen's heart.
He suddenly remembered that today is Zhou Xiaoxiao's birthday. Could these fireworks be put on by Su He for her?
Just as he thought about this, an astonished voice from Xu Siwan echoed in his ears.
"Brother Hanchen, the people on the cruise over there look familiar. They seem a bit like my sister-in-law?"
Fu Hanchen swiftly turned his head towards the cruise. Despite the deck being crowded with couples huddled together, he immediately spotted Zhou Xiaoxiao.
And the man hugging Zhou Xiaoxiao, Su He.
He was the man who had taken Zhou Xiaoxiao away from the Elter Manor in broad daylight!
"Who is the man next to my sister-in-law? They seem to be quite intimate…"
Xu Siwan stopped mid-sentence as she felt Fu Hanchen's hand that was wrapped around her waist, starting to tighten fiercely.
The chance encounter of Zhou Xiaoxiao being intimate with another man, it seemed like even heaven was on her side!
Fu Hanchen, however, failed to notice Xu Siwan's expression. His mind was fully occupied by the image of Zhou Xiaoxiao nestled against another man.
Without even going through the divorce paperwork, this woman has started throwing herself at other men?
It seemed that all her tear-streaked emotional scenes in front of him, claiming she couldn't bear to part ways, were all staged!
How dare this woman fool him?!