172 I Want a Divorce 10 (2/2)

”How about we tell them that it was Sister-in-law who initiated it then?”

”What's the point of that? We'll tell the media that she was the one who initiated it when they actually find out about the divorce themselves. To be honest, I would've picked your sister-in-law over anyone else in our family, should they have been taken away instead. But of all people, it had to be you. At such a critical situation, you're still the one I care most about in the end, but look how you're repaying me. You've gotten yourself a scoundrel for a husband. But then again, there's nothing more I can say now that you're already married,” Mrs. Jin said frankly.

”Mother, I came home to accompany you right after I just got married. Aren't I being filial enough?”

”If only such an unfortunate incident did not happen, Xiaoning and Qingyan wouldn't have to get a divorce then. She had even gotten pregnant, but now…” Mrs. Jin said with a long sigh, no longer in the mood to continue knitting.

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After An Xiaoning was done packing her belongings, Fan Shixin took the initiative to help her carry her luggage to the trunk of her Ferrari.

She then thanked him for his help.

”Young Madam, Young Sir actually still cares a lot about you. Last night, he…” said Fan Shixin, though he appeared rather constrained and reserved.

”Shut up,” Jin Qingyan bellowed before Fan Shixin could even finish speaking.

Upon sight of Jin Qingyan, Fan Shixin hurriedly bowed at him before trotting away.

”Here's the household register. Wait for me while I go get the marriage certificate.”

”Alright.”

Jin Qingyan then proceeded upstairs to look for their marriage certificate. While flipping through the little red book, he chanced upon the photo of him and An Xiaoning, which instantly reminded him of the day they registered their marriage.

Without further thought, he held the two little red books in his hands and headed downstairs.

The two then got into their respective cars and began driving towards the Civil Administration Bureau.

Walking side-by-side, they headed inside the place where they once legalized their status as husband and wife.

The staff working at the Civil Administration Bureau turned to look at each other in puzzlement, upon recognizing that it was Jin Qingyan and An Xiaoning.

They were steadfast in signing the divorce papers, remaining silent throughout the entire process.

They were not wishy-washy or hesitant at all.

They submitted their marriage certificate and received a certificate of divorce in return.

An Xiaoning finally felt at ease and free upon receiving the divorce certificate.

Perhaps no one could understand why she was bent on getting a divorce, except herself. Her marriage had already sunk into the doldrums, and she had no choice but to leave, lest she continued to live her days with the memory of the traumatic experience. It would then be a living hell for her, though she was living a life of luxury.

”I've placed the necklace you bought me, as well as the wedding ring, inside the drawer. I'm fine by myself, you take care too. See you never again,” said An Xiaoning as she stepped out of the Civil Administration Bureau.

Jin Qingyan could not help but pull her into a tight embrace, wishing he could keep her in his arms forever.

”Xiaoning…”

An Xiaoning rested her chin on his shoulder and said, ”Mr. Jin, we have nothing to do with each other from now on. Please let go of me.”

Jin Qingyan felt his body stiffen at her aloof words and let go of her immediately. ”It was just a goodbye hug,” he said coldly.

He turned around to leave as soon as he finished speaking.

An Xiaoning stood still on the spot and watched him get into his car and leave.

Jin Qingyan stared at her reflection in the rearview mirror which faded slowly and gradually disappeared.

The car came to a halt as he stepped on the brakes all of a sudden. Staring at the divorce certificate on the passenger's seat, Jin Qingyan began to feel like a million daggers were stabbing him in his heart.