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

"Xiao Xu, this is the 10,000 yuan that General Manager Zhou advanced for us yesterday. Please take it."

Xu Daikui took the envelope with surprise, her brows furrowed in confusion.

Dean Zhao handed her another folder. "This contains the planning map for building the inpatient department in the backyard, as well as a detailed cost quote and project list. You should send this to the Zhou Group now, along with the 10,000 yuan, and personally hand it over to President Zhou."

Xu Daikui remained silent.

"Could another colleague do this for me? I have several patients who need rehabilitation treatment today."

She didn't want to see Zhou Yanci right now, and she didn't want to rush to him again and again, letting him repeatedly crush and ravage her heart.

I have no desire to fulfill Xu Jiaojiao's wish.

After all, it was she who proposed building this inpatient ward, and once the design was sent over, Zhou Yanci would definitely ask her to show it to Xu Jiaojiao.

Xu Jiaojiao will definitely nitpick then, and she really doesn't want to be humiliated by them again.

"No, Xiao Xu, you're Miss Xu's sister and Mr. Zhou's sister-in-law. It's safer for you to go. Besides, the others are clumsy and inarticulate. What if they go and offend Mr. Zhou? Who will our hospital rely on then? If we offend the major shareholder, we can just wait to go out of business!"

"Thank you for making this trip. The hospital will definitely remember your contribution."

As Dean Zhao spoke, he gave her a smile as he watched her leave.

She couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to leave the hospital with the documents and a wad of cash.

The Zhou Group is not far from here, about a half-hour drive away, and she took a bus.

Upon arriving at the company, the receptionist, as usual, asked her if she had an appointment.

Xu Daikui shook her head and handed over her business card. "I am a veterinarian from the Pet Home Clinic. My name is Xu Daikui. I'm here to deliver some documents to President Zhou."

"Oh, you might not be able to see Mr. Zhou without an appointment. Wait a moment, let me call Assistant Fang..."

Before the receptionist could finish speaking, a beautiful, high-pitched female voice rang out from behind.

"Miss Zhao, I know her. I'll take her upstairs."

Xu Jiaojiao wore a luxurious wine-red velvet dress, her exquisite wavy hair cascading down her back, and a million-dollar crocodile-skin handbag slung over her arm.

"Okay, thank you for your help, Ms. Xu."

The receptionist was exceptionally enthusiastic when she saw Xu Jiaojiao.

Xu Jiaojiao raised her bright red lips, nodded slightly, and led Xu Daikui to the president's private elevator.

He deftly took out a card from his bag, swiped it lightly, and the elevator door opened.

"I've been coming to see Ah Ci a lot lately, and he thought it was too far to take the staff elevator, so he gave me his personal card."

The two stood in the elevator, Xu Jiaojiao smiling brightly, seemingly showing off unintentionally.

Xu Daikui listened with a distant expression, turning her cold face to her without saying a word.

Xu Jiaojiao continued talking to herself, and when she saw that she didn't respond, she smiled awkwardly and touched the small handbag slung over her arm.

"This genuine leather bag is so comfortable to carry. I'll definitely get a new one for my next birthday."

Xu Daikui clearly understood the hidden meaning in her words. That bag must have been a gift from Zhou Yanci, which was why she had shown it to her so intentionally or unintentionally.

Why bother?

She was given an entire inpatient ward without a second thought, so why would a mere bag possibly upset her?

They quickly arrived at the top floor and saw the two of them emerge from the president's private elevator. A smartly dressed female secretary immediately came to greet them.

"Ms. Xu, Mr. Zhou is in a meeting."

Xu Jiaojiao nodded, "Then I'll go to his office and wait for him."

"This…"

The secretary wanted to say that the president didn't like others entering his office casually, but Xu Jiaojiao ignored her gaze and walked away on her own, wearing high heels.

As she walked to the office door, she confidently and proudly turned back to look at Xu Daikui.

"Dai Kui, go to the reception room first. I'll tell A Ci when he comes back. You're waiting for him."

Her tone made her seem even more authentic than the real deal.

The secretary knew that Zhou Yanci and Xu Jiaojiao were getting close, so she didn't try to stop them. She just looked at Xu Daikui.

"Miss, please wait here."

Xu Daikui sat down in the meeting room next to the president's office. Feeling a bit bored while waiting, she lowered her head and started playing a match-3 game.

...

Xu Jiaojiao sat in the office for a while, and then Zhou Yanci returned.

A black suit, exuding a restrained yet alluring charm.

She smiled, got up from the sofa, and went to greet him.

"Why are you here?"

Zhou Yanci put down the documents and sat down at his office.

"I've come to deliver your rehabilitation materials."

Xu Jiaojiao handed him a few sheets of paper. "These are rehabilitation procedures that I had my friends abroad compile. You can have your aunt do more rehabilitation exercises when you have free time."

Wen Yayun has not recovered well since her surgery. Seven or eight years have passed, and her heart blood circulation is still not up to standard. She still needs to strengthen her myocardial endurance and do aerobic exercise.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Zhou Yanci took it and looked down to read it.

Xu Jiaojiao was standing beside him, and was about to say that Xu Daikui had come to him with a price list, but her eyes suddenly caught sight of the dazzling diamond ring on the man's left ring finger.

She froze instantly.

Isn't that the wedding ring he and Xu Daikui exchanged at their wedding?

Although it was just a fleeting glance, she wouldn't forget that the style was unique.

Moreover, he had never worn a diamond ring during the five years he was abroad, so why did he suddenly put one on today?

Does he not want to divorce Xu Daikui at all?

What about her?

Her face paled, and she bit her lip hard, asking casually but tentatively, "Aci, is the ring new? It's very pretty."

Zhou Yanci paused for a moment, then said, "The old one."

"Oh, by the way, I've already had someone buy the perfume you liked last time."

As Zhou Yanci spoke, he took an expensive box out of the drawer and handed it to her.

Xu Jiaojiao was overjoyed as she looked at the limited edition French logo.

She took a fancy to a perfume at an auction abroad last time.

But in the end, the bidding was abandoned because the price was too high. But now Zhou Yanci has actually bought the same perfume.

It must have taken so much effort!

It seems he wears the ring only to avoid gossip from business partners and media reporters, and has absolutely nothing to do with Xu Daikui.

He cares about her.

Besides, if a man is willing to spend money on you, doesn't that prove he loves you?

"Thank you, Aci, you're so kind to me."

She left, satisfied, with the perfume in her hand.

As she exited the elevator, her secretary saw her looking radiant as she prepared to leave and immediately went up to inquire.

"Miss Xu, the lady you just brought up is still in the meeting room. Does Mr. Zhou want to see her?"

Xu Jiaojiao's smile faded slightly. "President Zhou is in a video conference. Ask him later."

After saying that, she picked up the box and left with an elegant and arrogant air.

Another half hour passed, and the secretary thought the meeting should be over. Just as she was about to go to the office to ask for instructions, she saw Fu Minghao get on the elevator and go straight into the office.

"Old Zhou, where's the lawyer you found for me? Xuanxuan has sued me, and I have to find her weaknesses as soon as possible to make her lose the case."

Yesterday, after returning from the hospital, he received a court summons; Tang Xuan had sued him.

He felt suffocated by the pain in his heart and couldn't sleep all night.

"I'll be there soon."

"What was her reason for suing you?"

Zhou Yanci stopped working and looked at him with a hint of curiosity.

"Having an extramarital affair and keeping a mistress."

Fu Minghao said, feeling utterly wronged, "But I never even touched Bai Weiwei. My relationship with her is completely innocent."

They had talked before, but that's all in the past. His current wife is only Tang Xuan.

Zhou Yanci said calmly, "Judges look for evidence. You haven't done anything wrong, so what's there to be afraid of?"

Fu Minghao slapped his thigh. "That's where things went wrong. Yesterday at the hospital, Bai Weiwei was crying so hard that she couldn't stop herself and hugged me. Before I could push her away, Xuanxuan's private investigator took a picture of it, and she used that to sue me."

Zhou Yanci listened expressionlessly, "Then how do you plan to deal with this?"

Fu Minghao said, "Of course, we should try to minimize the damage and make the problem disappear. It's best to prevent my unwanted romantic entanglements from affecting the interests of the Fu Group, otherwise my dad will definitely execute me on the spot."

"That's easy..."

Zhou Yanci raised his hand, gesturing for him to come closer.

...

Xu Daikui waited in the office for more than two hours.

Even if Zhou Yanci and Xu Jiaojiao slept in the office, two hours should be enough, right?

She turned off her phone, which had only 50% battery left, stretched her aching neck, and left the meeting room.

He glanced around but didn't see the female secretary, so he walked straight to the office.

As they reached the door, Zhou Yanci's deep, emotionless voice rang out.

"The divorce agreement has been drafted. As long as she signs it, there will be no worries and no troubles."