Ch19 - A tacit understanding that we’d rather die than admit to (1/2)
2.11 – A tacit understanding that we’d rather die than admit to
translator: xiin
editor: BlueBug & alamerysl
Xu Yongyi’s office was so luxuriously decorated that the word “rich” was basically written everywhere.
Xue Ling did not consider himself a guest either, inviting Cole to sit on the sofa and pulling two bottled drinks out of the refrigerator. He didn’t have any semblance to the stereotypical big boss of a big corporation at all, but acted more like a child. Watching him, Cole’s eyes could not help but soften.
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“Why the hell are you back? What do you want to do?!” Xu Yongyi was unable to stand this kind of action, as if this was the other side’s territory. It made him feel like he had returned back in time to a few years ago in Wen group when he had to lower his head and act like a good son-in-law. “If there’s nothing, just leave. Xu Group does not welcome you!”
Xue Ling turned around and looked at him with raised eyebrows. “To be able to say the words ‘Xu Group’ so calmly, brother-in-law’s face must be as thick as a wall. Truly worth admiring.”
Naturally, Xu Yongyi could understand the intent behind his sarcastic words, his face cold as he returned: “You sold the shares to me yourself back then. Now, whether it’s called Xu Group or anything else has nothing to do with you.”
“Of course.” Xue Ling did not plan to continue this topic as his purpose today was very simple. He withdrew a document from his briefcase and said straightforwardly, “If you sign this, everyone can part on good terms, and we will go our separate ways. I will also not appear in front of you for the rest of my life.”
Xu Yongyi frowned, not believing his words. Walking over, he picked up the papers to take a look and his frown deepened even further. On the paper three somewhat dazzling words were clearly printed: Divorce Settlement Papers.
Xu Yongyi read through it with forced patience, wanting to know what tricks Xue Ling was playing. Then, he angrily tore the papers up.
Xue Ling had long anticipated that his mood would not be good. He leaned leisurely on the sofa, a shadow of a smile hovering on his face: “It’s okay to tear it up. I still have a lot of copies here.”
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Xu Yongyi laughed angrily and sneered, “Who do you think you are, wanting me to compensate with everything I own? That’s too funny. You just want to take what you want without doing anything. There’s no such good thing in the world!”
“It’s precisely because nothing was done that we can just take what we want.” Xue Ling waved his hand, “You and my sister have been separated for two years, and we can definitely sue you for divorce. I prepared this agreement just because I wanted to give brother-in-law a chance. It seems that brother-in-law is not satisfied with the conditions I listed?”
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Xu Yongyi had already decided to kick them out: “Xu group is the result of my many years of effort. If you want me to hand it over and clear out everything I own, you might as well continue daydreaming.” He sneered and said, “Wen Xiuyuan, do you think this world is still the same one as when your Wen family was in charge? Where your word was law? You and your sister cheated me out of a lot of money and went abroad, and your sister even abandoned her husband and son. Ask anyone in X city – who doesn’t know of such a disgraceful scandal? Now you want to use this thing and get a divorce? Are you not ashamed? Who gave you the nerve?”
They both stole money and went abroad, and Wen Xiuting abandoned her husband and son – this is what Xu Yongyi made publicly known when they left two years ago.
Xu Yongyi had posted an announcement in newspapers and television, claiming although that Wen Xiuting had taken away a huge sum of his investment money, he could let bygones be bygones. There was nothing that could not be resolved between husband and wife, and their youngest son was still at home waiting for them. He hoped that Wen Xiuting would change her mind and come back.
After the announcement was broadcasted, everyone all agreed that Boss Xu was a true romantic, a rare good husband, while Wen Xiuting was cruel-hearted and cold. He had already exerted his all to work hard for her family’s company, and not only did she not help out, she also dragged him down and ran away with her eldest son and younger brother, leaving her youngest son behind. How could there be such a cruel wife and mother in the world?
The whole affair was a very big deal, and everyone in Xu Group knew about it. People in the city still talked about it occasionally, cursing the Wen family for taking advantage of their son-in-law before throwing him away, even making implications towards the relationship between the Wen brother and sister, saying that they’re simply not human.
Xue Ling had already known about this. Even after going abroad, he kept an eye on the situation in Country H. Because this had all been part of the original plot, he was also too lazy to come back and explain. Moreover, Wen Mo and Wen Xiuting were not in a good mental state at the time and he was afraid that they would be affected by the news, so he left it alone and let it ferment.
Now, when Xu Yongyi brought it up and tried to scold him with it, Xue Ling wanted to laugh. “You know in your heart what happened back then. I wanted to make a courtesy call before bringing in the big guns. Since you don’t want to sign this agreement, we’ll see you in court. This matter was entrusted to me by my sister, and I believe we will have a chance to talk about it in the future~”
Xu Yongyi heard the assurance in his voice and a sense of panic arose in his heart. He drove them out of his office in anger, and quickly called Bai Luzi.
His and Bai Luzi’s affair was something many people already knew. It was not a secret in the upper circle of city X, but they had always claimed that their relationship was that of friends. They told others that because Xu Yongyi was not yet divorced, it was not good for them to develop their relationship, making many people feel distressed for Bai Luzi. When the ladies in the circle gathered, they often said bad things about Xiuting and accused her of being a dog in the manger.
Oh, that seemed to also be scolding Xu Yongyi?
Bai Luzi had just finished taking a lady’s measurements and was discussing possible styles when her mobile phone suddenly rang. She smiled apologetically and left the room to answer the call. “Hello.” Her voice was as pure as her appearance, gentle and pleasant to the ears.