Chapter 10: Resolute (1)
Story: After divorcing from a wealthy family Author:Velvet Verity Novels words:13073 Update time:2023-07-15 03:27:43
In the office, He Ji's words plunged Pei Yu into a sudden reminiscence. Why did he instruct the lawyer to draft the divorce agreement in the first place?
Time was pulled back to five years ago, the year when I had just gotten married to Wen Nan, by a divorce agreement written on a piece of white paper with black ink.
At that time, under the Pei family's banner, his second uncle's company, Hua Xing Entertainment, invested in filming movies. There was a little star who wanted to sleep with him in order to compete for a role. Pei Yu, seeing his handsome appearance, had a short-lived fascination for him for two days. Who would have known that the little star had planned it all along and had intentionally informed the paparazzi to stake out and secretly take photos at the hotel entrance for publicity.
For a while, the scandalous news of the young master of the Pei family who is already married staying overnight at the hotel with a rising star, created a huge commotion. However, later on, Pei Zhuo used his influence to forcefully suppress the news, effectively quelling the situation.
But at that time, when Wen Nan Book had just married Pei Yu for less than a year, he saw in the gossip magazines a photo of a small celebrity snuggling in Pei Yu's arms as they walked into a hotel together. The paparazzi even managed to secretly take a photo of the two of them entering the same room.
For the first time, Wen Nan had a fight with Pei Yu. With his usually gentle temperament, Wen Nan trembled with anger as he held up a photo and questioned Pei Yu. However, Pei Yu simply thought of it as nothing more than having some fun outside. After all, who in their circle didn't engage in such activities?
He explained to Wen Nanshu twice that he had drunk too much and couldn't remember clearly, but to his surprise, Wen Nanshu got angry and moved to the guest room to sleep. After hearing a few coaxing words from Pei Yu, he felt annoyed and told him to get lost if he couldn't stand it.
He directly had the lawyer draft a divorce agreement and threw it in front of Wen Nan, telling him to endure these matters if he could, but to get lost if he couldn't.
Wen Nan was frightened at the time and dared not speak.
He actually cried.
It seemed as if Pei Yu had seen Wen Nan shed tears for the first time in so many years.
In high school, because of his conflict with Wenna's matter, Wenna was confronted and warned by several bodyguards hired by a wealthy young lady who had a crush on him. When Pei Yu and the driver passed by, Wenna had just picked up his backpack from the ground, covered in footprints all over his school uniform, but he didn't shed a tear.
Pei Yu suddenly felt a change in his office desk, as if silent ripples were cast upon a tranquil lake. Sitting across from him was Wen Nan Shu, who he hadn't seen in four years. Wen Nan Shu apologized to him, admitting that he had realized his mistake and promised not to cause any more trouble. He begged Pei Yu not to divorce him.
Pei Yu suddenly felt a dryness in his throat. He didn't actually want a divorce. The reason he had the lawyer draft the divorce agreement was just to scare Wen Nan Shu. He had a lot on his plate and didn't want to waste his time constantly coaxing someone.
He knew that Wen Nanshu would absolutely not sign the document, and he also didn't want Wen Nanshu to sign it. It had been over a decade since Wen Nanshu was brought back to the Pei family by his grandfather, and he had long grown accustomed to having Wen Nanshu by his side, loving, doting, and tolerant of him. However, marriage was truly long and boring. He just wanted to find something exciting, knowing well that he would always come home after having his fun.
Pei Yu didn't know why he suddenly recalled something from so long ago. Perhaps it was the look in Wen Nan Shu's eyes today that made him feel like something had changed. He instinctively resisted this feeling. Wen Nan Shu was only angry at him for recently neglecting him. Wen Nan Shu would do anything and endure anything for him, so how could they possibly get divorced? It's impossible.
"General Pei?"
Pei Yu, who regained consciousness, raised his hand and massaged his sore and throbbing forehead. In his eyes, there was a fleeting image of the wound on Wen Nan's forehead when he left. He instructed, "Go buy some ointment that promotes wound healing, the best one available. And also get something for scar removal."
Wen Nan returned to the pet shop and found a secluded corner by the back door where medical waste was disposed of. Leaning his frail back against the wall, he slowly crouched down, feeling his body gradually drained of all his strength.
He clutched at his abdomen, his grimacing knife wound, unable to distinguish whether it was the wound itself that was hurting, or if it was his heart that was hurting.
Suddenly, a scene from five years ago flashed through his mind. It was the wedding ceremony between him and Pei Yu, and the thunderous applause from the guests echoed in the hall. Along the path beneath his feet, white roses bloomed immaculately, decorating the way leading to Pei Yu. The road seemed so long and beautiful. As they exchanged vows, he knew deep down that Pei Yu's decision to marry him was merely to fulfill his grandfather's wish. However, he felt like he had stumbled into a barrel, intoxicated by a dream that he had cherished for seven long years, unable to wake up from it.
Wen Nan hesitated for a while before taking out his phone and sending a text message to Wei Siyan: "I've sent the divorce agreement."
He quickly regained his composure and said, "Well done, you should have done this four years ago."
Wen Nan held his phone and closed his eyes. Four years ago, when Pei Yu threw this divorce agreement in front of him, he should have signed it.
But he couldn't bear it at that time, he really couldn't bear it. His dream had just begun a year ago, and he couldn't bear to let go of that identity that could lie beside Pei Yu. For this identity, he repeatedly took Pei Yu from others, ignoring the lazy perfume scent that Pei Yu didn't bother to hide on his body, enduring the wounds caused by the drunken Pei Yu, and occasionally receiving a kiss from him. Pei Yu killed his heart countless times, but then gave him a little pity in the ashes.
He willingly threw himself into the flames like a moth, all for the sake of cherishing that tiny bit of warmth.
A jacket with a lemon-scented laundry detergent aroma draped over his shoulders. It was purchased by Wen Nan a few days ago at a discount area in the supermarket; it had the same fragrance as the sweater he was wearing.
"Wenge, why are you squatting here alone?"
Behind the back door of the pet shop, Han Jianian held a failed exam in one hand and pulled Wen Nan to stand up with the other hand. "Brother Wen, get up quickly, it's too cold here."
He had just seen Wen Nanshu walking towards the back door, looking lost. He reached out and touched Wen Nanshu's forehead, "Are you feeling unwell or sick? Come, let me take you to see a doctor first."
"It's okay, no need..." Wen Nanshu leaned against the wall, with Han Jianian standing too close. The warmth from his cheeks and neck rushed over, making Wen Nanshu feel a bit flustered as he took a step to the side.
Han Jianian completely ignored it. He looked at Wen Nanshu, whose face was pale as a sheet, and grabbed his arm, directly putting his own coat on Wen Nanshu.
"What's not necessary, your health is the capital for revolution. It's also almost time to finish work, so go back and rest first. I'm not the kind of boss that exploits my employees."
"You really don't need to... I just have a slight headache, probably a side effect of the medication. It'll be better after a while."
Wen Nanshu didn't expect Han Jia Nian to be so young and yet so strong. Despite his frantic resistance and pleas of "No need...", Han Jia Nian completely ignored him and forcefully dragged him back home.
As soon as he got home, Han Jianian set down his failing grade and pushed Wen Nan's book into the bedroom. "Brother Wen, you go lie down quickly, I'll boil some hot water for you."
Unfortunately, at home, he is also a pampered little young master who has never done any chores. If it weren't for Wen Nan book sharing the rent with him, I'm afraid the house would have exploded within three days.
Wen Nan had not even neatly folded the coat that Han Jianian put on him when he heard Han Jianian muttering in the living room, "Is this teapot broken? Why is the water not hot at all..."
Wen Nan went out to take a look and discovered that this spoiled and well-protected fool had not even turned on the power for the insert plate.
"Um... at any rate, I'm about to graduate from a prestigious university, so Han Jianian appeared very embarrassed. Pretending to be angry, he said, '... Wenge! You didn't even tell me when you turned off the power!'"
Wen Nan apologized, saying, "I'm sorry... I was afraid that if I didn't graduate, I would accidentally knock over the water and get electrocuted..."
"Why apologize?"
Han Jianian casually picked up the "uneducated" curiosity to see how much his master could be intellectually disabled. With his small gray-striped paw, he poked at Wen Nan's written work and said, "Are you happy now? You have Wen-ge to take care of you, much more attentive than me. Hurry up and thank Wen-dad."
Han Jianian cleared his throat and said, "Thank you, Father Wen, and thank you to my beloved father, Han, who loves me the most! I'm so happy!"
Not having graduated made him feel nauseous, his whole body resisting it.
"Pfft...", Han Jianian's teasing made Wen Nanshu burst into laughter uncontrollably. Seeing Wen Nanshu laugh, Han Jianian's eyes also curved. He then playfully poked Wen Nanshu's nose with his cat-like paw.
"That's right, it's only when Wen ge smiles that he looks good. Don't go to those cold and deserted corners all the time by yourself. I've seen you hiding behind and taking medicine secretly several times. It's not embarrassing to get sick. Next time, I'll accompany you to Wei ge's for a follow-up checkup."
Han Jianian's smile had a clean and warm curve at the corners of his mouth, along with two youthful small tiger teeth. His words suddenly made Wennaishu feel as if something gently shook his heart. Although he hadn't been in the pet shop for long, everyone here gradually made him forget about the coldness of the Pei family. It seemed that the humiliation he had suffered from Pei Yu earlier had also dissipated a bit.
Han Jianian put down the cat and suddenly asked, "Wen Ge, who has been causing trouble for you?"
Huh? Wen Nanshu had no idea why Han Jianian suddenly asked this.
Han Jianian hesitated for a moment and said, "In the afternoon, I saw a man come to look for you... It seems like you had an argument."
He immediately said, "I didn't mean to peek...! You were right at the door... Wenge, don't be afraid. If there's trouble, just tell me, I..."
"He is my husband," Wen Nan Shu said. Lately, he had grown close to the people at the pet store, considering them his friends, and he didn't want to keep it a secret from Han Jia Nian, who had always taken care of him. "But we are about to get a divorce. He came over to discuss the matter with me."
Han Jianian's eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed, "Wen Ge, you're married?!"
Wen Nan said, "Hmm."
Han Jianian didn't know whether he was surprised that Wenna was about to divorce or that Wenge was marrying a man. However, he quickly digested this fact.
Nonsense...! Of course, Brother Wen will get married! He is not only accomplished in social settings, but also skilled in the kitchen. He excels at cooking and has a good temper, a loving heart, and the ability to make various delicious and healthy fruit teas! Anybody who meets such a wonderful man would want to quickly bring him home and keep him securely hidden!
Wen Nan Shu was already prepared to go to the kitchen to make dinner. First, he carefully added calcium supplements to the strawberry-flavored cat food for the underachievers and those who haven't graduated. He crouched beside the cat food bowl, and the underachievers and those who haven't graduated seemed very affectionate towards him, tilting their furry little chins up, asking Wen Nan Shu for a pat.
The scene made Han Jianian suddenly feel a sense of tranquility and warmth, as if time had momentarily come to a halt. Han Jianian suddenly felt that if things could continue like this in the future, it would be quite pleasant.
The young boy's heart was filled with an indescribable surge of emotions and a tender affection. In the afternoon, when he saw Wen Nan being pulled and tugged by someone, he almost rushed over to punch them. During the sports meet, he had seen cheerleaders with amazing figures, but none of them had ever sparked such an urgent desire to protect someone, causing a heart-wrenching sensation.
He should have a chance, after all, his sister divorced, right?