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Chapter 112 Tight-knit Sinking

The intimacy continued.

seriously.

Lin Chen really didn't know what Tang Xin's husband was thinking. Tang Xin was like a tropical rainforest; you hardly needed to kiss her, and she was already overflowing with desire.

Lin Chen seized the opportunity and gently... Tang Xin let out a soft moan, her voluptuous body trembling slightly, her flushed cheeks glowing with passion, her eyes tightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling gently, full of complete dependence and longing.

As night deepened outside the window, the room became warm and cozy. Shedding all worries and defenses, the two nestled together, finding peace and tenderness in the night.

The next morning, Tang Xin woke up first. Looking at Lin Chen sleeping soundly beside her, and then glancing down at her loose pajamas, her cheeks instantly flushed. Recalling their intimate embrace the previous night, her heart raced. She thought to herself, "This guy is really something, much better than my husband."

She quietly got up, tidied up her scattered clothes, and put them on. As soon as she turned around, she met Lin Chen's bright, star-like eyes, who was staring at her with a smile.

Her cheeks flushed even more, and she playfully punched him, saying, "When did you wake up? You didn't even say a word."

Lin Chen sat up with a smile, his tone lazy and teasing as he woke up: "I just woke up and saw my Director Tang's voluptuous figure, so shy and beautiful, it was like a landscape painting."

Tang Xin naturally understood his teasing, rolled her eyes, but her eyes were full of doting: "I see you have a lot of ingredients in your kitchen, I'll go make you breakfast."

After saying that, she shyly slipped into the kitchen. Lin Chen watched her light and quick retreating figure, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, his eyes full of happy smiles. He used to think that this huge house was cold and lacked warmth, but now he realized that it was because he was missing someone who cared about him and kept him company.

After dinner, Lin Chen said to Tang Xin with a serious expression, "Go and arrange to meet Li Minghao. I'll talk to him and we'll get a divorce today. Make him sign a guarantee that he'll never bother you again."

Tang Xin felt a warmth in her heart, but couldn't help feeling a little worried. She frowned and said, "Wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to step in? I'm afraid he'll become suspicious of our relationship and start making trouble, which would only make things worse."

Lin Chen nodded confidently, his eyes resolute: "Don't worry, I'll handle everything. Just trust me. By the way, is he an alcoholic, gambler, and also abusive towards you?"

Tang Xin looked surprised and blurted out, "How did you know?"

Lin Chen smiled faintly: "Such a lazy good-for-nothing is likely to have these bad habits. Tell me about him in detail, and I'll show you how to handle him."

At noon, at the agreed-upon restaurant, Lin Chen finally met Tang Xin's husband, Li Minghao.

He had previously guessed that even if artists were down on their luck, they might still have some refinement, or at least be decent-looking. But when he actually showed up, he was simply unbearable to look at. His hair was greasy and messy, his clothes were sloppy, and his face was full of vulgarity. He really didn't know how Tang Xin could have gotten together with him. Although they were classmates, he must have been young and misjudged people.

Upon seeing Lin Chen and Tang Xin sitting side by side, Li Minghao's face instantly darkened, and he demanded sharply, "Tang Xin, who is he?" The wariness and anger in his tone clearly indicated that he had sensed something.

Before Tang Xin could speak, Lin Chen spoke first, exuding an aura of authority. His eyes were as cold as ice, and his tone carried an undeniable domineering air: "Comrade Li Minghao, right? I am Tang Xin's agent. You can call me Attorney Lin. I'm here today specifically to discuss the divorce with you on her behalf."

When Li Minghao heard that Tang Xin had found someone to intervene, and that it was a lawyer, he was a little dumbfounded.

Tang Xin immediately understood and cooperated, saying, "Yes, Li Minghao, I've talked to you about divorce so many times, but you refuse. Since you won't talk to me, then talk to my lawyer."

"Heh." Li Minghao chuckled, looking every bit the scoundrel. His face revealed a greedy expression as he spread his hands, making an outrageous demand: "Divorce is fine, but Tang Xin has to give me 100,000 yuan, not a penny less! Otherwise, I'll go to Xinhai Company every day and cause a scene, ruining her reputation and seeing how she can remain a director!"

As he spoke, he raised his chin, looking like he had Tang Xin completely under his control and was fearless, not taking Lin Chen seriously at all.

Lin Chen scoffed, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain: "Li Minghao, let me tell you, my client won't give you a single penny. On the contrary, you'll have to compensate my client 20 yuan in damages for emotional distress! Otherwise, we'll immediately sue you for long-term alcoholism, gambling, and domestic violence against my client. These actions have caused her five years of physical and mental harm, making her live in the shadows every day. You can wait to go to jail!"

Upon hearing the word "jail," Li Minghao was momentarily stunned, but quickly regained his composure and retorted defiantly, "Who are you trying to fool? You say I'm abusive and a gambler, do you have any evidence?"

Lin Chen's lips curled into a cold smile, his tone calm yet brimming with oppressive force: "You might as well try. If it weren't for my client's consideration for our past relationship and her reluctance to push things too far, it wouldn't be me talking to you today, but a police officer. How much money have you lost over the years with your so-called art? Every single time, my client has to foot the bill for you. My client knows all about your art fraud in Shanghai. Every time you physically assaulted or verbally abused her, the neighbors all witnessed it and can testify to it."

Seeing Lin Chen's confident demeanor, Li Minghao panicked and glared fiercely at Tang Xin: "Tang Xin, how dare you scheme against me?"

Seeing this, Lin Chen knew that he had already softened, so he immediately pressed his advantage and said in a firm tone, "My client won't say a word today. I will represent her throughout the entire process. Today is your last chance. If you miss today, we'll see you in court. At that time, you will face not only divorce, but also imprisonment."

Li Minghao turned to Tang Xin, his tone a mix of pleading and threat: "Are you really going to go this far?" Tang Xin glanced at Lin Chen, who immediately gave her a firm look. She instantly felt emboldened and said in a deep voice, "It's not that I'm doing this..." Before she could finish, Lin Chen interrupted her sharply, his voice resolute: "No, Tang Xin, since you've entrusted me with this, you should trust my professionalism. I have ample evidence and am absolutely confident I can send this scoundrel to jail. Furthermore, I have preliminary evidence proving your husband is involved in prostitution. If this goes to court, he won't get a single penny and will be completely ruined."

Lin Chen wasn't sure if Li Minghao had solicited prostitutes, but he knew that a man who was lazy, had no morals, and hadn't spent much time with Tang Xin must be of questionable character. These words hit the nail on the head.

Li Minghao was now completely enraged and yelled at Lin Chen, "What kind of bullshit lawyer are you? Your client has already given her consent, so what gives you the right to make decisions for her?"

Lin Chen feigned anger, stood up as if to leave, and said, "Tang Xin is absolutely out of the question. If you're so soft-hearted, I won't take this commission. You'll have to deal with it yourself." He went all out, completely taking advantage of Li Minghao's timidity.

Tang Xin sighed, feigning helplessness, and looked at Li Minghao: "Fine, we were husband and wife after all, and I don't want things to fall apart in the end. Li Minghao, I'm asking you one last time. I'll give you 100,000 yuan. If you sign the divorce agreement, write a guarantee that you'll never bother me again, and we'll be even, with no further connection, are you willing?"

Li Minghao was already terrified by Lin Chen's words, so he didn't dare to object in the slightest. He nodded hastily, "I'm willing, I promise. I'll take the money and leave immediately, and I'll never bother you again." Tang Xin looked at Lin Chen and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him nod.

Lin Chen pretended to be indignant, took out a bank card he had prepared in advance from his pocket, and threw it heavily on the table with a "thud," which startled Li Minghao.

"This 100,000 yuan is not yours to claim. It's money to get you out of here, and it's also your last bit of dignity. Sign the divorce agreement and guarantee, take the money and leave immediately. Disappear from Sui County forever. If you dare to back out or continue to bother Tang Xin, I will not only take back this 100,000 yuan, but I will also make sure you can't stay in Sui County at all. I will let you taste what it's like to be penniless and have nowhere to go. You can try if you don't believe me."

These words exuded domineering power and carried a strong sense of intimidation. Tang Xin had no idea that Lin Chen had such a rogue side. Li Minghao was completely intimidated by Lin Chen's aura and hurriedly nodded and bowed.

"I understand, I'll sign right away and I won't bother Tang Xin anymore." He picked up the pen, hastily signed the divorce agreement and guarantee, clutched his bank card, and didn't even dare to eat. He got up and ran away in a sorry state, afraid that if he was a step too late, Lin Chen would deal with him.

Watching Li Minghao's disheveled escape, Tang Xin's heart, which had been hanging in suspense for many years, finally settled down. She looked up at Lin Chen, her eyes filled with tears. These tears contained no grievances, only the relief, excitement, and love she felt. The long-term repression and torment finally vanished at this moment.

Back home, before Lin Chen could say anything, Tang Xin suddenly threw herself into his arms, hugged his waist tightly, and burst into tears, her cries filled with joy and relief.

After crying for a while, Tang Xin gradually calmed down, raised her head, her eyes still wet with tears but burning with passion, and stood on tiptoe to kiss Lin Chen's lips. This kiss was filled with intense emotions, gratitude, dependence, and a long-hidden love, adding a touch of determination and initiative to the tenderness of the previous night.

After her divorce, Tang Xin completely shed her past constraints and forbearance, her eyes filled with ease. She only wanted to lean on Lin Chen without reservation and entrust the rest of her life to this man who protected her and sheltered her from the storm.

Upon entering the bedroom, Tang Xin took off her clothes first. Standing in front of Lin Chen, her cheeks flushed but her eyes were firm. She took the initiative to unbutton Lin Chen's shirt, her fingertips tracing his chest, feeling the warmth of his skin.

Lin Chen's Adam's apple bobbed, and he could no longer restrain himself. He picked her up and placed her on the soft bed, then leaned over her.

If the previous encounters were merely physical unions, this one is a true union of mind and soul, an ultimate immersion.