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"What did I do?" Lu Peichuan's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Shouldn't I be asking you that? Using studying in Beijing as a pretext to completely leave me—you're quite the schemer, aren't you?"

He had mistakenly believed that Rong Zheng was trying to make him better, to be worthy of him, and to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Little did she know that all of this was part of her long-planned scheme.

Rong Zheng remained noncommittal. "You've already betrayed me. Do you expect me to stay in Jiangcheng and watch you and Su Qingya be all lovey-dovey?"

Lu Peichuan was slightly taken aback. The displeasure on his face faded at a visible speed, and a faint smile appeared in his eyes. "You're angry, you're jealous. You still have feelings for me, Zhengzheng. Give me another chance. Let's start over. I'll give you whatever you want, even my life."

"Lu Peichuan, some things, once missed, are missed forever. Even if you gamble your whole life, you can never get them back! There is no other way for us but to get a divorce."

The smile in Lu Peichuan's eyes vanished instantly. He took a few steps forward, gripped Rong Zheng's shoulders tightly, and said, "You want to leave me? Impossible! You're not going anywhere but by my side!"

Her shoulders ached from his grip, but Rong Zheng didn't utter a sound. It was as if crying out in pain at this moment would be a form of compromise with him. "Lu Peichuan, you still don't understand me. Once I've made up my mind, nothing and no one can stop me."

"I won't go to the Civil Affairs Bureau. What can you do if I don't agree to a divorce?"

Rong Zheng retorted defiantly, "Then I'll sue!"

Lu Peichuan scoffed, "You probably don't even know the meaning of the word 'power.' You can try and see if you can succeed in filing a lawsuit."

Rong Zheng naturally knew the weight of the word "power." Her going to study at the First Academy was a done deal, yet he could easily cancel it. But she would never compromise.

"If you push me too far, I'll expose the news of your extramarital affair!"

Lu Peichuan's anger surged, and he unconsciously increased the pressure on his hand. "Do you really think I'm afraid? Do you really think the company can be brought down by a news story? You underestimate me."

Rong Zheng winced in pain, but still held her head high, her gaze cold and resolute as she looked at Lu Peichuan. "Since you're determined to fight to the death, then I'll fight you to the bitter end!"

Do you really think she's easily frightened?

She had only mentioned divorce in front of the company's senior management, and Lu Peichuan had already lost his composure. How could he really be as fearless as he claimed? He was clearly just putting on an act.

In this digital age, she works in a hospital and has witnessed too many medical disputes. Often, it's not actually the hospital's fault, but in order to quell negative online comments and protect the hospital's image, they have no choice but to back down, pay compensation, and settle the matter peacefully.

The larger the company, the more it is subject to public opinion.

Lu Peichuan is powerful and influential, and perhaps he has the ability to shut those people up and suppress some minor news, but he absolutely cannot suppress such explosive news as marital infidelity.

Lu Peichuan was somewhat stunned as he looked at the resolute determination in Rong Zheng's eyes.

Knock knock knock!

A knock sounded at that moment, followed by Xue Bai's voice, "President Lu, President Wang has arrived."

Lu Peichuan released Rong Zheng and left the conference room.

As soon as Rong Zheng left the Lu Group, she dialed Luo Qinghe's number. "Qinghe, file a lawsuit."

"Have you thought it through?"

"I've thought it through, but I need to change the property division section."

"How should it be changed?"

"I'll take whatever share I'm entitled to."

Luo Qinghe said happily, "You should have done this a long time ago. He cheated on you during the marriage, why should you leave with nothing?"

Rong Zheng had only wanted to get a divorce as soon as possible, but now that they couldn't get a proper divorce, why should she continue to wrong herself?

Moreover, Lu Peichuan ruined her opportunity to study in Beijing and disrupted all her plans; he must pay the price for this!

However… “Lu Peichuan is acting a bit erratically right now, and I’m worried it might be detrimental to your work.”

"It's just a few clients, no problem. Out with the old, in with the new. You have to trust my abilities."

"What if he makes it so you can't even practice law?"

"Do you think it's so easy to revoke a lawyer's license? I don't have any clients or cases right now, so he can't find anything wrong with me. Don't worry."

A warm feeling washed over Rong Zheng. Her husband had cheated on her, her parents had abandoned her, but Luo Qinghe stood firmly by her side. "Qinghe, thank you for always being there for me."

"Stop getting sentimental. We're practically family; we've known each other since we shared a bed."

They were roommates in college and often slept together.

Rong Zheng smiled, "If you really can't be a lawyer anymore, I'll support you."

"Really raising it?"

"Really raising it."

After Rong Zheng and Luo Qinghe ended their call, Rong Zheng planned to go to a real estate agency. Since they were going to file for divorce anyway, she no longer needed to cooperate with Lu Peichuan's act, so she naturally had to move out of Jinsha Bay.

But now that she can't go to Beijing, there's no need for her to stay with Luo Qinghe temporarily. Her parents definitely won't welcome her, so she needs to have her own place.

She doesn't have enough money to buy a house right now. She'll make plans after the divorce and when she gets her share of the assets. For now, she can only rent a place.

She chose an apartment close to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, which was convenient for her work. It had three bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms. She would have one room for herself, one room for the nursery, and one room for her mother. She was satisfied with the apartment and immediately placed an order.

It was already dark when we got back to Jinsha Bay.

After finishing her meal, Rong Zheng started packing with Xu Ma. She was going to move out of here overnight. Who knew if Lu Peichuan would come back tonight? She really didn't want to see him at all.

Fortunately, I had tidied up before, so it was quick to tidy up this time.

Rong Zheng didn't have many things of her own; she didn't bring any of the things Lu Peichuan gave her. However, Tangtang had quite a lot of things; she was a small little thing, but her belongings took up half of the three of their possessions.

She asked Lalamove to come and help. The driver and Xu Ma carried the things while she held Tangtang and directed them. Just as they were busy, a black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of the villa.

Rong Zheng was slightly taken aback when she saw the car. It seemed to be Song Shiyan's car, but he had never been to her and Lu Peichuan's place before. The only time he had come was when he took her back to the old house last time. He didn't come in then; he just waited for her outside the community.

Why are you here so late at night?

Could Lu Peichuan be in the car too?

Lu Peichuan told Song Shiyan about her wanting a divorce, and Song Shiyan came with him to put pressure on her.

Upon realizing this possibility, Rong Zheng, who had been full of energy just moments before, suddenly felt as if her spirit had been drained, and her body went limp.

Lost in thought, she saw Fang Zheng get out of the driver's seat and open the back door.

First, a shiny, spotless black leather shoe landed, followed by the man's long legs encased in black trousers, and then Song Shiyan's entire tall and straight figure came into Rong Zheng's view.

He looked up and gazed at her.

When Rong Zheng met the man's deep, ocean-like eyes, her nerves tensed up involuntarily. Then, Song Shiyan walked towards her, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on her daughter.