Accusations of not wanting to marry: The prosecutor pressed him relentlessly.

Perhaps because she had lived in Australia for too long, she underestimated the bustling, everyday life of the people in the northern part of the city.

While listening to Zhao Xiaojing, the older sister, express her demands, Fang Youxi's right eyelid kept twitching uncontrollably.

Hearing about her glorious exploits—having someone throw homemade saline solution (urine) all over that girl at her husband's company, and cornering that woman in a fitting room at a famous luxury store for two hours—was particularly shocking. Things had already escalated to this point, and at the end, she even asked her, "If my husband truly repents, I might not have to divorce him. You can help me with asset preservation, follow all the normal procedures, and see if we can make him leave with nothing. If we can, he definitely won't want a divorce, and then he'll be begging me for it."

"Ms. Zhao."

"Call me 'sister'."

Fang Youxi compromised: "Sister Zhao, the laws of the People's Republic of China generally do not require one party to leave with nothing simply because of infidelity. The division of marital property is first negotiated by both parties. If the negotiation fails, the court will make a judgment based on the property situation, taking into account the rights and interests of the children, the wife, and the innocent party. Infidelity is a discretionary circumstance and usually does not result in leaving with nothing. However, if a legally binding agreement regarding infidelity resulting in leaving with nothing was signed before or during the marriage and is not invalid or revocable, then the agreement can be enforced."

"Laws are dead, but people are alive. Xiao Yu and your second brother have been buddies since childhood, we're family. I'm not afraid of embarrassing myself in front of you, so do your best."

Fang Youxi took a deep breath, then exhaled, "I'll do my best."

As a lawyer, one cannot interfere with the cause and effect of others' actions; one only needs to do one's best to protect the interests of one's clients.

Although in her view, marriage itself is a messed up thing. In modern society, most people can hardly take responsibility for themselves, so how can they be responsible for another person with no blood relation and thus establish a strong legal contractual relationship of interest?

Essentially, it is irresponsible to both oneself and others.

She didn't understand, but she chose to respect it.

She respected this woman who was obsessed with love, and just because of her last sentence, "I can also choose not to divorce," she took the job. She just wanted to see how this Sister Zhao would end up making her husband and third sister cling to her legs and call her "Grandma."

I spent the entire morning entertaining Zhao Xiaojing. Next, I need to collect evidence, compile an asset list, draft documents, advance the litigation, and I also have work to do with Lutong Group. I'm going to be very busy.

She is grateful to the people of Beicheng for giving her business as soon as she returned to China, and also to her two brothers, who are from different mothers but share the same father, for vying to introduce her to jobs.

Back in the office, all four members of their team were working in this area.

Shen Lin asked her, "What did you do all morning? Did you take on any work?"

"Yes, it's a divorce case, introduced by a friend."

"Wow, your friend took good care of you this time."

The heating here was even warmer than in the reception room. Fang Youxi took off her coat, revealing a thin black V-neck cashmere sweater underneath. Shen Lin immediately noticed the "strawberry" under her collarbone and chuckled quietly.

Two male colleagues next to her also looked over, but Fang Youxi was completely unaware. She opened the drawer to get the contracts that she had reviewed but hadn't filed yet. She still had two legal opinions to issue today, and she was overwhelmed. She just kept working.

Tomorrow is the weekend again, and the old man started bombarding the family group early in the morning, calling out names one by one. Fang Youxi was busy entertaining Zhao Xiaojing, and then busy rushing to finish work in the afternoon. She didn't get off work until almost nine o'clock in the evening. When she opened the group messages, she found that everyone was tagging her.

Song Jin also insisted on going to the old man's place for a free meal this Saturday. Tang Ze couldn't stand his nagging anymore, so he asked for opinions in the group chat. Tang Zhanghe approved it. Right now, as long as there is a suitable unmarried single young man, he will not refuse. He even got to know Tangtang. In such a big city as Beicheng, is there not a man who can win her heart? Back then, it only took him three days to win over Fang Keying.

For Fang Youxi, family affection is like a kite string. No matter how high it flies, there is always someone holding the string, which makes her feel inexplicably at ease. The weekly family day is something that takes her time to get used to, but she is happy to spend some time adapting.

She replied in the group chat: "Okay".

Tang Ze @ her: [What's so great about that? You act like a boss, expecting me to reply with "received!" Did you receive it?]

It's a bit much.

Fang Youxi smiled and replied with two more words, "Received," before packing her things and preparing to go home.

Right there in the building's elevator, she saw the red mark under her collarbone. She had been sitting in the office with that mark on her head all afternoon, and then she had gone to the break room twice to get coffee.

Mu Wangbei is really something else. Why does this man like to leave this stuff on people like a puppy pissing? What's wrong with him?

She's going back to the old house tomorrow, so they definitely won't be able to meet, and it won't be convenient for her to answer the phone. Fang Youxi took a selfie in the elevator mirror and sent it to Mu Wangbei, along with a message: "My gardener, have a great weekend. I'm busy tomorrow, let's meet again the day after."

After the photoshoot, Fang Youxi turned up the collar of her coat, wrapping herself up tightly.

She had only been out of the building for a few minutes when she realized she had underestimated the winter in the northern part of the city; the wind was bitterly cold.

She wanted to call a taxi with her phone, but well, at this hour in the CBD, there's a long queue, and even for such a short trip, there might not be anyone willing to pick her up.

Lu Yanli had a business dinner at the Huamao Hotel. He had just finished eating, and the people wanted to continue drinking. It was estimated that the party wouldn't end until after midnight. He was too lazy to continue entertaining them, so he just told the director in charge and left.

There was a traffic jam, so the car was moving slowly. He rolled down the back window to let the smell of alcohol off, and immediately spotted Fang Youxi, who was walking along the roadside wrapped in a coat.

Lu Yanli didn't rush to call her. He rolled down all the car windows, propped his arm up, and watched the girl on the right front like he was watching a show.

The old man in the family asked him how the fortune telling went. He said it was alright, and they could get to know each other better.

Although we haven't had much contact yet, only two or three meetings, it's not hard to see Fang Youxi's personality. To be honest, he likes girls with a bit of spirit, who don't fawn or flatter, are quick-witted, and most importantly, are beautiful, making people's hearts flutter.

Looking at her from a distance now, she seems quite slender. Why isn't she driving? Winter in the northern part of the city isn't suitable for strolling around, and it's especially difficult to hail a taxi here at this time.

The road ahead seemed to be clear, and the driver was about to step on the gas when Lu Yanli said, "Drive slowly," and slammed on the brakes. The cars behind started honking and urging him to hurry up.

Fang Youxi looked over, and Lu Yanli waved to her and said to the driver, "Turn on your hazard lights and pull over."

Just as he opened the car door and got out to walk over, Fang Youxi turned her head away again, pretending not to see him, and continued walking forward.

"Fang Youxi~" he called out.

The girl in front of him wrapped her coat tighter and walked even faster.

Lu Yanli: ...

I felt like I was putting on a one-man show, and I laughed in frustration.

The driver, also unsure of the situation, asked Lu Yanli, "Mr. Lu, are you waiting for someone?"

This Fang Youxi is so arrogant! The Tang family girl is really something else. How could she not see such a handsome guy waving at her? She even ran up to him when he called her. It's infuriating!

A surge of anger welled up inside Lu Yanli. He got into the car and slammed the door shut, saying irritably, "Who are you waiting for? Let's go home."