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Zhang Bonian could actually tell that Rong Zheng wasn't interested in public administration; she wanted to delve deeper into her academic field. In fact, her previous study trip to the First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing was a great opportunity for her, but unfortunately, her qualification was inexplicably revoked.

Just as he was feeling regretful, his phone, which was on the table, rang.

Seeing that the dean had something to attend to, Rong Zheng said, "Then you go ahead with your work, I'll be going now."

Zhang Bonian picked up his phone to answer a call while waving at Rong Zheng.

Rong Zheng got up to leave, and just as she reached the door, she heard the dean call her, "Xiao Rong, wait a moment."

She turned around and saw the dean smiling broadly as he spoke on the phone. "Okay, thank you for giving us this opportunity." He then hung up and waved to her, "Come here quickly, good news."

Rong Zheng walked back. "Dean, is there anything else?"

Zhang Bonian beamed, "The First Hospital of Beijing just called. They want to recruit a group of outstanding medical professionals, including associate chief physicians or above. Anyone with outstanding performance or contributions in their professional field can apply. This isn't a training program; you'll be hired directly there. You're already a chief physician and a key member of our Department of Psychiatry. This is practically tailor-made for you."

Rong Zheng felt like she'd been given a windfall. "Really?"

"I just answered the phone. Why would I lie to you? This time, there's no paper application process; you can just fill out the electronic application. Do you want to apply?"

Rong Zheng nodded immediately, "Yes, I'll take it."

"Okay, you can go back now. I'll send the application form to your email later. Please fill it out and submit it to me as soon as possible."

"it is good."

When Rong Zheng returned to her office, the dean had already sent her the application form. She filled it out carefully and then sent it to the dean.

But she had calmed down by now. The requirements for this special recruitment must be very high, and she might not be selected. However, it was a rare opportunity, and she would not let it go. She could only say that she did not have too much hope, so as not to be disappointed like last time when the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

Rong Zheng received a call from Lu Peichuan while she was eating lunch in the cafeteria. "Zhengzheng, are you free this afternoon?"

Rong Zheng thought Lu Peichuan was contacting her again because of something online, and frowned, saying, "I work at the hospital, I don't have time."

"When will you have time to call me so we can meet and discuss the divorce agreement?"

Rong Zheng thought she had misheard and asked again to confirm, "You mean discussing a divorce agreement?"

"Um."

"Are you willing to get a divorce?"

This time, Lu Peichuan didn't answer immediately. After a while, a disappointed voice finally came through, "...Hmm."

Rong Zheng suppressed her excitement and said, "I'll take the afternoon off. You can arrange a place, and Qinghe and I will go together."

Lu Peichuan was silent for a while, then said, "...Let's go to the coffee shop near your hospital at two o'clock. I'll bring my lawyer there."

"it is good."

Rong Zheng hung up the phone, feeling a sense of unreality.

It's been over a month since she filed for divorce. Lu Peichuan went from feigning agreement at the beginning, which was actually a delaying tactic, to later refusing to agree to the divorce even after a public falling out. Even after scandals about his extramarital affair were exposed online, when she asked him again, his answer was still no divorce.

Rong Zheng felt something was off about the sudden agreement to divorce. She instantly lost her appetite, hurriedly left the cafeteria, went to the dean to ask for leave, and then went directly to the law firm to find Luo Qinghe.

Lobby of Luo Qinghe Law Firm.

Rong Zheng told Luo Qinghe about Lu Peichuan's invitation to discuss the divorce agreement, "...Do you think he's up to some trick again?"

Luo Qinghe nodded in agreement, "There must be something fishy going on if things are not going well."

"But now that he has finally agreed to the divorce, regardless of whether he has any ulterior motives, I am going to meet him."

"Okay, don't be afraid, I'll go with you."

"Okay, by the way, I've been promoted to chief physician. Come to my house for dinner tonight to celebrate."

"Congratulations! I've been missing Tangtang too."

The two chatted for a while longer, after which Luo Qinghe went upstairs to handle some work and print out the divorce agreement. She then left the law firm with Rong Zheng.

The two arrived at the coffee shop and waited for a while before Lu Peichuan and his lawyer arrived.

Lu Peichuan's eyes were sunken and bloodshot, and he looked extremely tired. It seemed that the things that happened online these past two days had a great impact on him, but now none of that mattered to her anymore.

Rong Zheng looked away and placed the divorce papers in front of Lu Peichuan. "Sign them."

Lu Peichuan stared intently at Rong Zheng. Her expression was calm, without the slightest trace of reluctance. She immediately signed the papers, showing that she truly had no lingering feelings for him. He couldn't help but give a bitter smile. "I thought we would grow old together, but I never expected it to come to this."

Rong Zheng showed no anger, no resentment, and no sarcasm; she simply said calmly, "I didn't expect this either."

A glimmer of hope appeared in Lu Peichuan's eyes, "Zhengzheng..."

"Don't misunderstand," Rong Zheng interrupted him. "What I mean is, when I married you, I never thought I would divorce you, but now, all I want is a divorce."

The light in Lu Peichuan's eyes faded, and he reached out his hand to the lawyer beside him.

The lawyer immediately handed him a divorce agreement.

Lu Peichuan handed the agreement to Rong Zheng, "Sign this, and I'll give you all the property you requested. In addition, I'll transfer the villa in Jinsha Bay to your name as well."

Surprise appeared in Rong Zheng's eyes. She thought that Lu Peichuan was asking her to discuss the divorce agreement because he did not agree to divide the property among her. She did not expect that he would not only agree, but also give her an extra villa.

The villa in Jinsha Bay was their marital home, bought before the wedding, and worth five million.

In fact, when they got married, Lu Yunshan and Bai Yuxiu had her sign a prenuptial agreement. The agreement clearly stated that the premarital shares, real estate, and savings belonged to the man, while the postmarital dividends, share appreciation, and salary all belonged to each of them.

They had only been married for a year, and their marital assets were not much. The most valuable things were the jewelry and designer bags that Lu Peichuan had given her. The reason she didn't take them with her when she moved was that she was waiting for the division of assets.

But those things, even if never worn, become secondhand and depreciate in value. And they have to split the cost equally between the two of them, so they'd probably only get two million each. But the Golden Sands Bay villa is worth five million, and they just give it away like that.

Rong Zheng felt even more uneasy about his actions, sensing that there was something fishy about the agreement, so she handed it to Luo Qinghe.

Luo Qinghe began to read it carefully.

Lu Peichuan saw Rong Zheng's suspicion and couldn't help but feel sad. The two who once truly loved each other were now so distrustful. "I'm sorry, Tangtang is also my daughter. I just hope that even if we separate, you can still have a home of your own."

Rong Zheng didn't speak, but just lowered her head and slowly drank her coffee. She didn't know if there were any traps in this agreement, or if he was saying these things to make her lower her guard.

It's not that she doesn't trust him; it's just that his attitude changed too suddenly, and he had already lied to her once about the divorce.