You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

He Yuchuan thought of something and said, "I heard that the Ruan family's company is on the verge of bankruptcy. She keeps dragging her feet on the divorce, maybe because she's after Fu's Investment."

Jin Xiuhan scoffed and said nothing more.

VIP ward at a private hospital in the city center.

Bai Xinyao leaned against the headboard, covered with a thin blanket.

Ji Nanfeng walked into the ward carrying a bouquet of flowers. "Xinyao, I've come to see you."

Bai Xinyao smiled and said softly, "Nanfeng, you're here."

Ji Nanfeng put the flowers in her hand on the table and pulled up a chair to sit down.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ji Nanfeng saw Fu Tingchen personally feeding Bai Xinyao porridge and said with a smile, "Xinyao, look how good Tingchen is to you, personally feeding you porridge. Even Ruan Ning doesn't get this treatment."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xinyao laughed heartily, "Nanfeng, please stop teasing me."

Fu Tingchen remained noncommittal upon hearing this.

Ji Nanfeng's face suddenly turned cold, and he spoke with anger: "Speaking of Ruan Ning makes me angry. I ran into her at a friend's coffee shop today."

Bai Xinyao paused slightly, then looked up at him. "You ran into Ruan Ning?"

"Um."

Ji Nanfeng scoffed coldly.

"I don't know how this woman can be so shameless. Tingchen stays at the hospital every day to take care of you, never leaving your side. Even a blind person can see that the person Tingchen loves is you, but she pretends not to see it and refuses to let go of the position of Mrs. Fu."

Ji Nanfeng stood up for Bai Xinyao.

"I couldn't help but say a few words to her. I told her that Tingchen only has eyes for you, and that she should be sensible and get a dignified divorce instead of dragging things out. Wouldn't it be better for you and Tingchen to be together?"

"What did she say?" Bai Xinyao asked.

Ji Nanfeng grew angrier as she spoke, "And what happened? She ended up giving me a piece of her mind, saying really nasty things."

Bai Xinyao frowned slightly, her voice gentle and soft, tinged with a hint of helplessness: "Nanfeng, don't talk to Xiaoning like that. She is Tingchen's wife after all. You shouldn't have argued with her."

"I just feel sorry for you!" Ji Nanfeng retorted.

"You and Tingchen were childhood sweethearts, you liked each other, and you waited all these years to finally return to Tingchen's side. She, on the other hand, got the title of Mrs. Fu for nothing, clinging to a position that isn't hers and refusing to let go. Does she deserve it?"

At this point, Ji Nanfeng made no attempt to hide anything and simply asked Fu Tingchen directly.

"Tingchen, I was just about to ask you, what's the point of your relationship with Ruan Ning like this now?"

"Everyone in our circle knows who you have in your heart. When do you plan to divorce Ruan Ning?"

Bai Xinyao also wanted to ask this question.

She looked at Fu Tingchen with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Fu Tingchen frowned, his expression darkening. "Nanfeng, don't talk nonsense."

"I wasn't talking nonsense. Wasn't I telling the truth? If you don't love Ruan Ning, why won't you get a divorce?"

"That's enough," Fu Tingchen said in a deep voice. "Don't interfere in my affairs with Ruan Ning anymore."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xinyao lowered her eyes and clenched her fists.

Fu Tingchen said to Ji Nanfeng very seriously, "You are not allowed to say such things again."

"Also, Ruan Ning is the young mistress of the Fu family. Don't embarrass her in public anymore. What you're doing is a slap in the face to the Fu family."

Ji Nanfeng was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

"Tingchen, why are you still protecting her? Xinyao is the one who's been wronged the most!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xinyao tugged at Ji Nanfeng's sleeve and softly advised, "Nanfeng, stop talking. Listen to Tingchen."

As she spoke, she looked up at Fu Tingchen and spoke softly.

"Tingchen, don't blame Nanfeng. He was just standing up for me and didn't mean any harm. Don't blame him."

Fu Tingchen looked at Bai Xinyao, his expression softening slightly. "I know. Focus on recovering and don't worry about these things. How are you feeling today? Does your wound still hurt?"

Bai Xinyao smiled gently, "I feel much better, it doesn't hurt anymore, don't worry."

She looked at the man in front of her quietly, her eyes gentle and harmless, but her heart was already churning with turmoil.

She had clearly seen Fu Tingchen's attitude just now.

He wouldn't discuss the topic of divorce, nor would he allow anyone to bully Ruan Ning.

Fu Tingchen's feelings for Ruan Ning had long since changed.

He just doesn't want to admit it.

Bai Xinyao lowered her eyes, her smile gentle and harmless on the surface, but inside she was so angry that she was grinding her teeth to powder.

Since he was reluctant to get a divorce, she forced Ruan Ning to take the initiative to divorce him.

Bai Xinyao spoke softly, "Tingchen, don't be angry. I don't want you to be caught in the middle."

Looking at her sensible expression, Fu Tingchen nodded slightly: "I'm not angry, don't overthink it, just take good care of yourself."

"Okay." Bai Xinyao obediently replied.

Fu Tingchen took care of Bai Xinyao in the hospital for a week.

He declined all unnecessary social engagements, handed over most of the company's affairs to the vice president, and stayed by his side in the hospital day and night.

A week later, Bai Xinyao recovered and was discharged from the hospital.

Fu Tingchen returned to Yunjin Residence.

Ruan Ning is not at home.

The man took off his coat and handed it to the maid who was waiting nearby. His tall figure stood in the center of the empty living room, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings indifferently, but he did not see that familiar figure.

He frowned almost imperceptibly, then casually asked the maid, "Where is Madam?"

Maid: "Sir, Madam moved out a few days ago. She said she's going to stay at her best friend's house for a few days and won't be coming back for a while."

Fu Tingchen nodded, showing no suspicion.

In his view, he had been staying at the hospital day and night to take care of Bai Xinyao, so it was normal for Ruan Ning to have emotional issues and go to stay at her best friend's house for a while.

hotel.

Ruan Ning leaned against the sofa by the window, wearing a silk slip dress and her long hair casually draped over her shoulders.

She held a glass of red wine in her hand, gazing calmly at the night view outside the window.

For the past week, Fu Tingchen has been taking care of Bai Xinyao at the hospital, without sending her a single message or making a single phone call.

This suited her perfectly.

This past week has been the most relaxing and enjoyable few days of her life since she got married.

Savor the glass of wine slowly.

Xu Jianye called.

My phone keeps vibrating.

Ruan Ning did not answer the phone, letting it repeatedly light up, vibrate, and go dark.

She didn't want to answer.

But Xu Jianye kept redialing, again and again.

Annoyed by the call, Ruan Ning reluctantly answered it.

When the call connected, Xu Jianye deliberately softened his voice: "Ningning, you finally answered the phone."

Ruan Ning did not respond, silently holding her phone and listening quietly, her eyes cold and devoid of warmth.

Xu Jianye paused, his tone gentle, tinged with regret: "Are you still angry with your father? What happened a few days ago was my fault."

"That day, Dad acted impulsively and lost his temper, which is why he hit you in front of so many relatives."

"After calming down, Dad felt really regretful. Ningning, Dad wants to apologize to you. Please don't take it to heart, and don't blame Dad, okay?"