After five years of a cold marriage, I can no longer hide the child I secretly gave birth to.

Xu Daikui didn't fuss over it anymore and quickly changed into the dress he had specified.

Perhaps it was because Zhou Yanci was there, but as soon as she put on the dress, the surrounding waiters immediately burst into amazed exclamations.

It's as if she's some kind of celestial being descended to earth.

Xu Daikui found it extremely exaggerated, so she urged Zhou Yanci, who had been staring at her, to leave quickly.

Zhou Yanci relaxed and took her to get her hair styled and makeup done. After getting ready, the two arrived at the entrance of the Century Hotel.

"Take my arm and let's go inside."

The man stood beside her and gave her instructions.

Xu Daikui had no idea what Xu Jiaojiao would think of his grand gesture.

But since the two were not yet divorced, and it was the last day, she obediently took his arm and walked in with a smile.

As soon as the two entered, their handsome appearance and beautiful looks immediately attracted countless eyes and flashes of light.

Most of them were surprised and amazed.

After all, they had never seen Zhou Yanci bring his wife to a banquet before.

His previous female companion was Xu Jiaojiao, the daughter of the Xu family.

The two had recently announced their engagement on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, which clearly indicates a strained relationship with his wife.

What's going on now?

Everyone watched silently, their eyes occasionally glancing towards the center of the banquet hall, towards Xu Jiaojiao's direction.

She was wearing a burgundy haute couture gown and was chatting with a group of young ladies from prominent families when she suddenly saw Zhou Yanci's handsome figure walking in with Xu Daikui.

Xu Daikui was dressed in a petite and charming manner, snuggling against Zhou Yanci like a little bird seeking shelter.

Although she had expected this scene, her face still twisted almost imperceptibly, and her nails dug deep into her flesh.

Xu Daikui naturally sensed the intense killing intent in Xu Jiaojiao's eyes.

Her smile remained unchanged, but she straightened her chest, tilted her head slightly, and whispered to Zhou Yanci, "You've suddenly become so high-profile. I saw Xu Jiaojiao's expression change drastically. Aren't you afraid she'll get angry and throw a tantrum?"

Zhou Yanci's expression remained calm, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as a vast ocean. He reached out with his long, slender fingers, slightly tightening his grip on her hand, and whispered, "You care so much about her feelings, do you like her?"

Xu Daikui, "..."

"Say whatever you want, just don't forget to sign the divorce papers after the party ends."

Xu Daikui really couldn't figure this man out, and she couldn't figure him out anymore.

Zhou Yanci ignored her question and said in a low voice, "After the party, come with me to the bridal chamber again."

Yesterday, he took her to Yushui Bay, intending to see a flower banquet and express his feelings, but everything was disrupted by unfounded emotions.

He lost control of his emotions because his precious wedding photo was smashed.

Today, he won't be so reckless and anger her again.

"I don't..."

Just as Xu Daikui was about to frown and refuse, the host's loud voice rang out throughout the hall, abruptly interrupting them.

"Our main guests have arrived today. Please welcome Mr. Zhou and Mrs. Zhou to the stage to say a few words to us."

As soon as the host finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Zhou Yanci let go of Xu Daikui's arm and instead took her hand directly.

Xu Daikui stared in astonishment once again.

Is this how he plans to lead her onto the stage?

She didn't understand what the man was doing now that they were about to get a divorce.

Under the blinding flashes of countless cameras and the intense gazes of the guests, she followed Zhou Yanci onto the stage.

Zhou Yanci held her hand tightly the whole time and led her to the center of the stage.

No matter how cold and heartless the man had been before, his warm hand at this moment truly gave her a sense of security.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Zhou Yanci. Today, the Zhou family is holding its annual meeting, and there are two main things to announce."

"First, the Zhou Group is facing a financial crisis and has officially declared bankruptcy today."

"Secondly, the rumors about my engagement on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year are completely false. My wife and I have a deep and abiding love. I have kept her out of the public eye for many years in order to avoid disturbing our private lives. I urge all media outlets to clean up any unfounded news starting today. Otherwise, I will have my legal team sue those who spread these rumors."

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience fell silent for a moment, and then erupted into a clamor.

People whispered among themselves, unsure whether to gossip about the Zhou Group's inexplicable bankruptcy or the sudden cancellation of President Zhou's engagement.

Both of these events are major headlines in Beijing this year!

This news is no less shocking than hosting the Olympics in a certain year.

The crowd continued to erupt in cheers, some in amazement, some in disbelief, but the one who was angrier than anyone else was Xu Jiaojiao.

Her face was completely drained of color, and even her lips were pale.

Her heart was barely beating, and she pressed it down hard to keep herself from dying from anger.

The fact that Zhou Yanci announced his engagement at this critical juncture was a rumor meant that he never intended to marry her in the first place.

He was using me from beginning to end.

Or perhaps he simply doesn't care about her.

But she preferred to believe the former, that at least Zhou Yanci still cared about her and would give her an explanation, or even compensation.

However, in order to take revenge on Zhou Nianting and to completely destroy the Zhou family, Zhou Yanci was willing to risk his own reputation and even bear the stigma of marital infidelity for so long.

In order to get revenge, he bankrupted the Zhou Group overnight. What will happen to him after that?

Would he willingly let his hard-earned business of so many years be destroyed in an instant, leaving him with nothing?

Or would he rather have nothing at all than live happily ever after with Xu Daikui?

He's overthinking it.

Fortunately, she had made thorough preparations beforehand, so the two of them shouldn't have any trouble.

Zhou Yanci belongs to her. As long as Xu Daikui is no longer an obstacle between them, their love will surely come to fruition.

...

Xu Daikui stood on the stage, completely stunned after hearing his words.

She looked at the man in disbelief. "The Zhou Group is bankrupt? Zhou Yanci, what are you doing?"

Zhou Yanci was very satisfied with everyone's reaction. He especially guessed that the live broadcast of his words and actions had spread to various platforms. He figured Zhou Nianting's expression must be very interesting, and he might be taking nitroglycerin pills to save his life.

By retreating in order to advance, we can make him fall even harder.

His hard work over the past ten years has paid off.

Beneath his indifferent expression lay the joy of surviving a calamity, and when he looked at Xu Daikui, his expression was full of tenderness.

"It means bankrupt, literally."

Xu Daikui was somewhat incredulous, staring at him with questioning eyes.

Zhou Yanci held her hand, his deep voice as melodious as a cello, "Xiao Kui, my engagement with Xu Jiaojiao was just a charade. There is no third party in our marriage. I swear on my life that I will only love you for the rest of my life, and I will only ever have one wife."