After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 884 - 473: Schemes and Counter-Schemes (2)

"Enough." Zhai Xinxin interrupted him, speaking in a detached tone, "I'm not the kind of woman who's materialistic. Otherwise, I would have chosen those rich playboys instead of you. I just suddenly realized I really don't love you. My original decision was somewhat rash, and it was irresponsible to both myself and you. I know it's wrong of me to ask for a divorce now, but I really don't want to deceive myself anymore. I'm truly sorry."

As Zhai Xinxin spoke, her voice choked slightly, tears shimmering in her eyes, and she hurriedly wiped them away.

Geng Lehua's anger was certainly simmering in his heart, but seeing her like this, it quickly dissipated, and he could only continue to plead bitterly, "Xinxin, I know I don't quite match up to you, but I swear, I will strive to give you a good life. I'll start a company next year, make a lot of money, you have to believe me."

"I believe you. I always have." Zhai Xinxin looked at him sincerely, "If I didn't believe you, I wouldn't have chosen you in the first place. I wouldn't be stupid enough to willingly suffer with you. But we're really not right for each other. Ever since being with you, I've actually been in immense turmoil inside.

Because I know I really don't love you, I've tried hard to make myself love you, but I've never succeeded. Even recently, because of the house issues, and your constant lounging at home watching TV and playing games without ambition, I've grown to detest you more and more."

Geng Lehua immediately turned pale with regret and vowed, "Xinxin, I promise you, I won't watch TV or play computer games anymore."

"Don't be like this. It's not your fault; the fault is mine. I was too rash and irresponsible back then. It's also my fault for being soft-hearted, and now I'm harming both of us." Zhai Xinxin shook her head, looking self-reproachful.

"No, it's not your fault. It's all on me for not being excellent enough, not wealthy enough, causing you grievances."

Tears uncontrollably flowed down Geng Lehua's face, filled with self-blame and helplessness.

"Don't be like this." Zhai Xinxin was also full of self-reproach, reaching for a napkin on the coffee table to wipe away Geng Lehua's tears, "Let's part on good terms. Even if we divorce, we can still be good friends. I still consider you the person I trust most."

"I... I don't want a divorce."

The gentler Zhai Xinxin was, the more Geng Lehua broke down, covering his face with his hands, sobbing uncontrollably.

Previously, because of the house issue, Zhai Xinxin had also threatened him with divorce, but this time was completely different. This much, Geng Lehua could discern. This time, Zhai Xinxin was serious. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

A flash of disdain and disgust crossed Zhai Xinxin's eyes, but she quickly wiped away her tears, sobbing, "It's all my fault. I should never have agreed to your pursuit in the first place. I was too selfish, enjoying your kindness unilaterally, and foolishly agreeing to your proposal. It's all my fault. Don't be like this."

"Xinxin, I can't live without you."

Geng Lehua slid off the sofa onto the floor, sitting on the ground, wiping his tears, crying like a child.

"I've said all I need to say. We'd better go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow to handle the procedures."

Zhai Xinxin felt it was about enough, not wanting to continue the arduous act. After speaking, she stood up, walked toward the other room to sleep, and locked the door behind her.

They were renting an apartment, a two-bedroom unit, about a hundred square meters, with a monthly rent of five thousand. This was the long-term rental price; they had rented it for two years in one go and had only been living there for three or four months.

Soon after, Geng Lehua came knocking, kneeling at the door begging and crying, which she ignored. Even his phone calls went unanswered. She only resolutely conveyed her decision on WeChat, saying the divorce must happen.

Later, she sent a somewhat comforting message, suggesting that if he truly loved her, he could pursue her again after the divorce, and she would give him another chance.

Finally, Geng Lehua gradually quieted down.

At around eleven o'clock at night, Chen Feng was lying in bed about to sleep when he unexpectedly received a call from Guo Mengyao. Her tone was slightly anxious as she said, "Chen Feng, not long ago, Geng Lehua called my mom, saying that woman wants a divorce from him. He's threatening my mom to buy a house for him in full and insists that the property certificate must only have that woman's name. Otherwise, he'll jump off a building. Tell me, did you do something today?"

"Isn't that a good thing? Let that woman initiate the divorce." Chen Feng retorted.

Guo Mengyao was taken aback, surprised, "Did you really do something? How did you manage it? So that woman really wants a divorce? She's not just bluffing?"

"It should be real. Don't ask me for the specifics of how I did it; as long as that woman really divorces your brother, isn't that good?"

There was a brief silence on Guo Mengyao's end, and although she vaguely guessed some things, since Chen Feng said so, she didn't press further, only expressing some concern, "I'm just afraid my brother can't take the blow and might do something extreme. Could you please help comfort him tomorrow, soothe his emotions?"

Chen Feng thought for a moment and said, "Alright. I'll go see him tomorrow."

Chen Feng was also worried about mishandling the situation and Geng Lehua encountering some accident, feeling it best to show him the video as soon as possible to reveal Zhai Xinxin's true nature.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. It's late now, I'm going to sleep, so let's leave it at that."

Beside him was Lin Yujiao, already asleep, and Chen Feng didn't want to wake her or say too much to Guo Mengyao. After speaking, he hung up the phone.

Early the next day, after exercising and having breakfast, Chen Feng called Geng Lehua. After a while, the call was answered in a dry voice asking, "Brother-in-law, are you looking for me?"

Chen Feng got straight to the point, "Your mom and sister asked me to check on you. Where are you now?"

After hesitating for a while, Geng Lehua reported the address, the same rental place from the night before where Chen Feng had dropped off Zhai Xinxin.

Ten minutes later, Chen Feng arrived at the complex and rang the doorbell.

After a while, Geng Lehua came to open the door.

Chen Feng wasn't surprised to see him looking disheveled and listless. Just one night had gone by, and he had changed so much—it was slightly poignant.

Indeed, love causes the deepest hurt.

Of course, Geng Lehua ended up like this, and Chen Feng bore some responsibility. But Chen Feng's actions last night were out of genuine goodwill, for his benefit.

Rather than let him face greater harm and financial loss later, it was better to swiftly resolve it now; short-term pain over long-term suffering.

Chen Feng didn't waste time, directly taking out the tablet he brought, plugging in the USB drive, finding the selected few-minute surveillance video from the night before, and playing it in front of Geng Lehua.