My Wife Longs for Divorce Every Day

Chapter 806: 806, he’s not the man you can dream of.

Zhan Yao left the hospital room, extremely displeased.

As the door closed, the room fell into silence for a moment.

Zhong Kai, sitting beside the bed, shivered.

During their conversation, it seemed as if he did not exist, so as a subordinate, he inadvertently learned about his boss’s secrets…

He had thought that the Little Princess’s pregnancy would warm up her relationship with President Xiao, but unexpectedly, they were actually in the midst of a divorce!

Moreover, President Xiao’s injury was also related to the Little Princess!

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Good heavens…

Looking at his boss on the bed, who had once again adopted a distant and indifferent demeanor, Zhong Kai had questions but dared not ask.

But as time ticked by, the scheduled time for the video conference with Zhou Family had arrived…

Zhong Kai frowned.

Xiao Yebai was not a lenient boss; though he appeared refined and elegant, his current silence and lack of expression exuded an intimidating aura, almost as if a storm was brewing, with dark clouds gathering and a brooding unpredictability…

“Zhong Kai.”

Zhong Kai, caught between “acting dead and invisible” and “reminding his boss about the meeting,” shivered violently and hurriedly asked, “President Xiao, what do you need?”

“What time is it?” Xiao Yebai asked blandly.

Zhong Kai: “It’s ten thirty, and the time for the video conference with Zhou Family has arrived.”

Xiao Yebai remained silent.

Zhong Kai cursed himself for speaking too much and quickly added, “President Xiao, you’re seriously injured right now, maybe I should tell them to reschedule for another day…”

“No need,” Xiao Yebai said. “Let’s start now.”

“…Okay.” Zhong Kai quickly got up, placed the tablet on a rolling table, and pushed it over.

While setting up the video link, he couldn’t help but admire inwardly.

President Xiao truly deserved his reputation as a workaholic; despite his condition, he insisted on working, truly setting an example for us all…

**

The video conference went smoothly.

After all, President Xiao’s work efficiency and professionalism were unmatched.

Even dressed in a hospital gown, with a pale face due to blood loss and reddened eyes, nothing could hide the man’s confident and assured demeanor during negotiations.

With just a few words, he could have his opponents retreating step by step, tirelessly maneuvering until a consensus was reached on the most stringent terms acceptable to both sides without shedding a drop of blood.

The meeting ended an hour later.

Zhong Kai checked the time, “President Xiao, do you want me to order some lunch for you?”

Xiao Yebai was silent at first, then after a few seconds, he asked, “What did the doctor say?”

The doctor?

Zhong Kai quickly said, “The doctor recommended that you eat some light, liquid foods, which are better for your stomach condition.”

“Hmm,” Xiao Yebai responded and then leaned back against the pillow, closing his eyes.

Zhong Kai: “…”

So what does President Xiao mean?

Got it!

…

After packing up and leaving the hospital room, Zhong Kai immediately called the residential phone number for Lishui Bay Villa.

As President Xiao’s assistant, he was low-ranking and naturally had no place to advise the princess.

But he was a mature assistant now and should know how to solve problems for his boss.

Although President Xiao hadn’t said it explicitly, that must have been his intention, right?

**

Su Wanwan had been at the villa with Mo Weiyi all this time.

Until Huo Jingshen began to check the time.

Mo Weiyi had already changed into clean clothes and had calmed down significantly.

She said, “President Huo, thank you for bringing Wanwan to see me today. If you have things to do, you can go ahead.”

Before Huo Jingshen could speak, Su Wanwan interjected, “It’s okay, I’ll keep her company.”

Mo Weiyi glanced at Huo Jingshen, “Are you sure it’s okay?”

He had been checking his watch, clearly busy.

“Next month is the Level Six exam, I want to buy some question banks,” Su Wanwan declared, then instructed, “Why don’t you go to the bookstore alone, husband? I’ll send you the list of materials, and you can come back to pick me up after you buy them.”

Huo Jingshen: “…”

…

Not long after Huo Jingshen left, Aunt Zhou returned with a basket full of groceries.

She went upstairs, cleaned the bedroom floor, and replaced the blood-stained carpet with a new one, restoring the room to its original state.

Having finished all this, she came downstairs, “Miss Su, will you stay for lunch?”

“No need, Aunt Zhou, I’m waiting for my husband to pick me up and we’ll go to my grandmother’s house for lunch.”

Aunt Zhou nodded and quickly went into the kitchen to prepare lunch.

The living room phone rang at that moment.

Mo Weiyi glanced at it but did not move.

Su Wanwan reluctantly went to answer the phone, “Hello?”

“Hello, this is President Xiao’s assistant, Zhong Kai.”

Su Wanwan raised an eyebrow, “What’s the matter?”

Zhong Kai, thinking he was talking to the villa’s new maid, said, “It’s like this, President Xiao is hospitalized with a severe stomach condition, and the doctors recommend a bland diet. I’m worried about the hygiene of restaurant food outside, so I must trouble you to make a nourishing porridge and send it over. The address is Room 1208, VIP Ward at ## Hospital.”

“Alright, I understand.”

“There’s one more thing.” Zhong Kai spoke smoothly, “President Xiao said he wants the princess to come see him.”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Xiao Yebai wants Mo Weiyi to visit him?

And stated it so straightforwardly?

“Just make sure you tell her. I’ve delivered the message. If the princess doesn’t come, it’s on you, the maid. Goodbye.” With that, the call was disconnected.

Su Wanwan: “…”

Annoyed, she hung up the phone, “President Xiao’s assistant called, mistaking me for your maid, ordering me around. He wants me to cook porridge and bring it to him, and also to tell you President Xiao wants you to visit him at the hospital. And if you don’t, it’s my fault!”

Mo Weiyi said, “Don’t bother with him.”

“So, are you going to visit him at the hospital?”

“No.”

“Really not going?” Su Wanwan frowned. “After all, his injury is somewhat related to you, and Zhan Yao just said the situation doesn’t look good. I think… maybe you should go see him, in case Mr. Xiao’s injuries are really serious…”

“Wanwan, you’re overthinking it. A man as meticulous and calculative as he is, how could he let himself be seriously injured?” Mo Weiyi spoke lightly, “Just like the last time with the gastric bleeding, it was nothing more than a trick. He had figured I would definitely soften, but this time, I won’t.”

Su Wanwan: “…”

…

About an hour later, Aunt Zhou finished cooking the nutritious porridge and packed it into a lunch box.

The food was already arranged on the dining table, and Mo Weiyi sat there quietly, eating.

“Princess, I’ll take the porridge over to young master Xiao now.”

Without even looking up, Mo Weiyi just hummed in acknowledgment.

Aunt Zhou stood there, holding the lunch box, hesitating to speak.

Realizing that Aunt Zhou had not left for a long time, Mo Weiyi finally looked up.

Aunt Zhou blinked expectantly at her.

Then.

“Aunt Zhou, when you come back, remember to buy a pot of mint from the florist at the door.”

“…Oh, okay.”

**

In a bookstore in a corner of Nancheng.

When he received Su Wanwan’s call, Huo Jingshen was navigating through the closely stacked shelves with a basket in one hand. “What’s up?”

The man, dressed in a sharp, high-quality black suit, was naturally tall and broad-shouldered—a perfect fit, seemingly a born hanger. Yet, it was somewhat out of place for him to be in a bookstore.

Already conspicuous by appearance, his presence became even more prominent in the quiet surroundings when his rich, magnetic bass voice suddenly rang out, causing several female students nearby to look over.

“Still in the bookstore,” Huo Jingshen replied with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.

The originally cold and abstinent man suddenly smiled, and it was unexpectedly gentle and charming…

The two girls whispering nearby just couldn’t help themselves.

On the phone, Su Wanwan asked him, “How come you haven’t finished shopping yet? Should I come over to find you instead?”

“No, I’ll come back to pick you up.”

“Alright then,” Su Wanwan promptly ended the call.

Huo Jingshen: “…”

This girl!

She doesn’t even say goodbye?

He put down his phone, picked up the basket already filled with several study books, and was just about to check out when a familiar female voice came from behind.

“Ashen?”

Huo Jingshen turned slightly.

It was Chu Jingyi.

Dressed smartly, very different from her usual style, and wearing light makeup that surprisingly suited the bookstore atmosphere.

“Is it really you?” Chu Jingyi was surprised, “I thought it looked like you from the back, but I wasn’t sure.”

After speaking, she looked at the basket Huo Jingshen was holding.

It was filled with several thick volumes, with ‘English Level 6 Mock Exam Questions’ on top…

With a slight movement in her eyes, Chu Jingyi asked, “Are you buying study materials for Miss Su?”

Huo Jingshen nodded.

Chu Jingyi: “…”

Who would have thought that Nancheng’s most eligible bachelor would pop into a bookstore to pick English Level 6 study materials for his wife?

So, she had really hesitated, not daring to approach until she heard the familiar voice.

Looking around, she asked, “Where is Miss Su?”

“She’s at a friend’s house,” Huo Jingshen answered concisely.

But the implication was clear: while his wife was busy spending the weekend with her girlfriends, he, the husband, was tasked with running errands to the bookstore to buy study materials…

Chu Jingyi’s expression turned even more indescribable, “Ashen, aren’t you indulging Miss Su a bit too much?”

Huo Jingshen arched an eyebrow, “I’m going to check out now.”

“Wait a minute.” Chu Jingyi called after him, “I came here to buy picture books for Xiaoye, and I’ve almost finished. It’s nearly mealtime, why not have lunch together?”

Upon hearing that, Huo Jingshen gave her a look.

It was a very normal look, but Chu Jingyi somehow read into it a “don’t implicate me” message.

Then, Huo Jingshen said, “My wife is too young; every time you meet, I have to soothe her for half a day.”

Chu Jingyi was stunned.

“Goodbye.” After that, Huo Jingshen walked away.

Chu Jingyi stood there, dumbfounded.

This Huo Jingshen…

If he wouldn’t eat, why show off his love life?

Footsteps of high heels clicking rapidly arose.

“Jingyi, Jingyi!”

Her friend and agent Sang Feng hurried over, her eyes fixated on the retreating figure, curious and astute, “Who was that stunning man? Why did he leave so quickly?”

Chu Jingyi came back to her senses, “Oh, just a friend.”

“Is he married? How old is he? What’s his name? What does he do?” A barrage of questions followed, with Sang Feng clearly very interested.

However, Chu Jingyi did not feel like sharing, “Don’t even think about it—he’s already married.”

Normally, upon hearing this, most interested women would back off, but not…

“So what if he’s married?” Sang Feng said slyly, “Introducing us doesn’t hurt anyone. Send me his WeChat, quick!”

Chu Jingyi turned away, “He is not someone you should fantasize about.”

Sang Feng clicked her tongue, not convinced, “What kind of exceptional men haven’t I seen? Jingyi, don’t tell me you like him and that’s why you’re reluctant?”

Chu Jingyi’s tone hardened, “I said, he’s just a friend.”

“Then what’s there to be scared of? Can’t you secure some benefits for your own agent? You’re experienced enough, surely you know that men in marriage, ninety-nine percent of them have their hearts elsewhere: a docile wife at home, and nothing stops the fun outside. These men are easy to get involved with; just give them a little nudge…”

Listening to this, Chu Jingyi scoffed.

There was a hint of mockery in her laughter.

Sang Feng’s expression shifted slightly, “What’s that attitude? Don’t you trust my charm? I’ll have you know, last week I met a young guy from the app in Haicheng.”

“Which puppy?” Chu Jingyi had just returned from sketching in the suburbs and hadn’t been involved in many public events, so she was really out of the loop on this.

“The one who’s 8 years younger than me. He didn’t know I was married with children, I had him the very first night I arrived in Haicheng, then we were together for three whole days!” Sang Feng grew more excited as she spoke, “Youth is such a blessing, my husband can’t compare to him at all. Didn’t you notice my complexion has improved since I got back? Last night, old Huang even asked if I’d encountered something wonderful! I tell you, a woman needs that kind of nourishment. If you see someone you like, go for it. These days, which man doesn’t stray? Just a little flirt and he’s yours. Jingyi, with your credentials, you should never settle…”

**

Over at Lishui Bay.

As soon as Su Wanwan opened the car door, she saw a beautifully wrapped small yellow box on the passenger seat, “What’s this?”

Huo Jingshen said, “I passed by a popular dessert shop and bought some pineapple cakes for you.”

Su Wanwan immediately got into the car and opened the box.

After looking inside, she closed the box again.

“I can’t eat it, or else I won’t have room for lunch later.”

It seemed like Mrs. Huo was afraid she wasn’t plump enough, which would make childbearing difficult in the future, and she always insistently served her extra helpings at meals.

It was hard to refuse the elderly woman’s kindness, and Huo Jingshen was also significantly affected, “Then let’s save it for tonight.”

…

Half an hour later, at the military district compound.

In recent days, Huo Jingshen and Su Wanwan had been visiting frequently, and no one was happier than Mrs. Huo. She hadn’t been out visiting neighbors for the past couple of days, so today, being a weekend, a few plastic sisters came over to visit her.

The living room was buzzing with lively conversation, and Su Wanwan, unfamiliar with the voices, walked in to find, besides the three stylish old ladies, a mismatched pair of one tall and one short.

Upon hearing someone, Xiaoye, who was busy biting into a piece of watermelon, turned his head to look, his mouth still full.

Next to him, Chu Jingyi said, “Xiaoye, say hello.”

While eating, Xiaoye called out, “Hello uncle, hello auntie.”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Was she really that old?

God damn auntie!

It must have been Chu Jingyi teaching her son to say that on purpose!

Scheming bitch!

She walked over and set the beautifully packaged little box on the coffee table.

“Auntie, I want to eat this!” A little hand suddenly reached out, going straight for it.

“Xiaoye!” Chu Jingyi quickly yanked her son back, “How can you be so rude? Don’t just touch other people’s things!”

Su Wanwan glanced at the child and generously said, “It’s okay, let him have it if he likes it.”

Chu Jingyi refused, “No, I can tell that Ashen specifically bought it for you.”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Cough cough.

Mrs. Huo immediately laughed, “Our Ashen really dotes on his wife.”

The three plastic sisters eagerly echoed:

“It’s good to dote on the wife!”

“One should cherish his wife after marriage!”

“If my grand-daughter-in-law was this pretty, I’d pamper her too!”

“Exactly, exactly!”

Over there, Xiaoye was still fussing, “I’m hungry, I want to eat…”

“If you want to eat, Mommy will take you to buy some tomorrow.” After soothing her son, Chu Jingyi looked at Huo Jingshen, “Did you buy it from that popular dessert shop across from the bookstore?”

When Su Wanwan heard this, she initially didn’t pay much attention.

Little did she know, Chu Jingyi continued, “While we were at the bookstore earlier, I wanted to recommend it to you, that dessert shop has indeed been very popular recently. It seems now, however, that you don’t need my recommendation.”

After saying this, she gently laughed.

Although Su Wanwan didn’t speak, her face clearly showed some displeasure.

The other old ladies also had various expressions.

Living in the same compound, the Chu Family and the Huo Family were close. The fact that Huo Jingshen and Chu Jingyi, two of the younger generation, grew up together and were arranged for a pre-arranged marriage was known to everyone in the compound.

Although both of them now had their own families, didn’t the current scene seem a bit awkward?

Chu Jingyi knew when to stop, her gaze glided over Su Wanwan’s face seemingly unintentionally as she stood up and pulled her son, saying, “Let’s go, Mommy will take you home for dinner.”

It was indeed time for dinner.

The other old ladies also busied themselves getting up to leave, with the elderly Mrs. Huo following to see the guests out.

When the living room was empty, Su Wanwan scoffed, “Did you run into your old flame at the bookstore just now?”

Huo Jingshen’s eyebrows twitched as he explained, “It was just an unexpected encounter.”

“Then why didn’t you tell me?” Su Wanwan’s tone intensified.

Huo Jingshen was silent.

Was this really necessary to mention?

“So if I don’t ask, you wouldn’t mention it?” Su Wanwan continued.

Huo Jingshen remained silent.

He felt it was better to keep his mouth shut.

Women can be extreme and unreasonable when angry; the more you talk, the more agitated they get.

Silence is golden.

“Haha, just an unexpected encounter? How coincidental can it be? Nancheng is so big, yet this pair of exes just happened to run into each other in the same bookstore, no wonder you didn’t want me to come over—to avoid me discovering you, right? And buying me snacks, those popular desserts, you’re just feeling guilty!”

After saying all this, Su Wanwan arrogantly got up, “You can eat those sweets yourself! May they be the death of you!”

When the elderly Mrs. Huo returned after seeing off the guests, she just saw her daughter-in-law going upstairs.

She immediately glared at her grandson, “Did you make Wanwan angry again? You little scoundrel, why did you secretly meet with Jingyi again? Just now, Grandma Wang was telling me to advise you not to be a scumbag!”

“…” Huo Jingshen was somewhat headachy.

He stood up, picking up a box of pineapple cakes, “I’ll go upstairs to check on her.”

**

Upon reaching the second floor, the bedroom door was firmly closed.

Huo Jingshen reached out and twisted the doorknob.

As expected, it didn’t open.

It was locked from the inside.

Fortunately, today Grandfather had gone to a comrade’s house, leaving only Grandma at home.

So Huo Jingshen knocked on the door, coaxing in a soft voice, “Baby, open the door.”

“I don’t want to see you!” Su Wanwan’s angry voice clearly came through the door.

The soundproofing in the old room really is terrible…

Huo Jingshen was once again thankful that no one was on the second floor, as he explained in a low voice, “I really just ran into her at the bookstore, and I left right after we exchanged a few words…”

“You wanted to talk to her more?” Su Wanwan immediately caught the loophole.

Huo Jingshen: “…”

He rubbed his temple and changed the subject, “Do you want some pineapple cakes?”

“I’m too annoyed by you to eat!”

“Then at least open the door.”

“I won’t!”

“Be good.”

“I still won’t!”

Huo Jingshen was about to speak again…

“Big brother.”

Hearing this voice, Huo Jingshen: “…”

After several seconds, he turned around.

The door of the room next door was opened, and there stood Huo Nuanyang, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, standing proudly in the corridor, his face showing no embarrassment from witnessing someone’s “wife controlling” situation, instead, he looked entirely righteous.

Especially dressed in that camouflage combat uniform, his gaze bright and expression serious, he resembled those heavily guarded soldiers at the entrance of the compound.

…

Being used to grand scenes, Huo Jingshen quickly reclaimed his usual cool and composed demeanor of an elder brother, his voice calm as he asked, “When did you get back?”

He hadn’t seen any extra cars in the garage, and the grandmother hadn’t mentioned anything on his arrival, so he had assumed there was no one else upstairs, but who knew…

Huo Nuanyang replied, “I came back this morning, and after lunch, I need to return to the base.”

“That’s so sudden.” Huo Jingshen nodded, “Then you should go downstairs to prepare for lunch.” Stop watching my embarrassing situation.

Huo Nuanyang curled his lip, “Alright.”

After saying that, he turned and walked downstairs with brisk steps.

Once Huo Nuanyang left, Huo Jingshen’s expression darkened. He clenched his fingers and suddenly pounded on the door, his voice harsh, “I’ll count to three, and you better open the door immediately, or else…”

He deliberately left it unsaid, creating a vast space for imagination.

And it seemed she was genuinely scared because as soon as Huo Jingshen shouted “1,” the door was opened.

Su Wanwan opened the door, didn’t even glance at him, huffed loudly, then turned around and lay back on the big bed.

A posture refusing communication.

Huo Jingshen closed and locked the door, carried the box over, and sat beside the bed, his tone now softer, “I bought these pineapple cakes especially for you, ones that others couldn’t even buy in line. Are you sure you don’t want any?”

Su Wanwan stubbornly refused in a muffled voice, “I said I don’t want it!”

“I really just bumped into her by chance, and if you don’t believe me, I can call her right now, and you two can confront each other face to face…”

“Call your sister!” Su Wanwan got up angrily, glaring at him, “She did it on purpose! She just wants to upset me!”

“Knowing she did it on purpose yet you still get angry with her, are you stupid? Seeking your own suffering?” Huo Jingshen said as he opened the box, “Come on, have a piece.”

Su Wanwan turned her face away, “No.”

In reality, she had been starving, having skipped breakfast to spend the morning at Mo Weiyi’s house.

It was already lunchtime now, especially with the sweet scent so close, Su Wanwan almost couldn’t resist the cravings in her stomach.

“Really not eating?” Huo Jingshen held a piece of pineapple cake to Su Wanwan’s mouth, “Come on, open up.”

“I won’t!” Su Wanwan turned her face to the other side again, stubbornly refusing to eat.

Huo Jingshen persuaded, “Just one piece, then we’ll go downstairs for lunch. Grandma said she made your favorite braised pork for lunch today.”

In fact, he didn’t know what was being served for lunch; he just threw in a dish she loved.

Sure enough.

“Gurgle.”

Upon hearing “braised pork,” Su Wanwan’s stomach embarrassingly grumbled.

Facing the man’s smiling dark eyes, she felt annoyed, angry, and embarrassed. She couldn’t help reaching out to hit him, “Aren’t you annoying, I don’t want to see you now, you jerk—Mmm!”

The pineapple cake was directly stuffed into her mouth.

Su Wanwan, with the pineapple cake in her mouth, eyes widened in shock, was speechless for quite some time.

She didn’t know whether to eat it or… eat it?

The soft, sweet pineapple cake, still warm, just stayed in her mouth.

Su Wanwan glared hard at Huo Jingshen, but after a few seconds, she couldn’t resist and bit down hard.

The filling inside the pineapple cake immediately burst out.

Sweet and sticky with a strong pineapple fragrance.

Yum…

It’s delicious.

As soon as she finished one piece, Huo Jingshen already had the second piece at her lips.

Su Wanwan unhesitatingly opened her mouth and ate it again.

After feeding her two or three pieces, the smile deepened in Huo Jingshen’s eyes.

The little girl, despite her hot temper, was still easy to coax.

After all, a foodie needs to be treated with good food!

Just as Huo Jingshen picked up the fifth piece, Su Wanwan finally realized, “Damn! You’re intentionally trying to fatten me up, aren’t you!”

Huo Jingshen said, “You look even prettier when you’re a bit chubby!”

“Get lost!” Su Wanwan pushed him away, “If I really get fat, you’ll definitely dislike me.”

“Am I that kind of shallow man?”

“Are you not?” Su Wanwan lifted her chin, her eyes narrowing in a playfully suspicious expression at him, “Otherwise, why did you propose to me after only meeting twice?”

At this remark, a subtle shift flickered in Huo Jingshen’s profound eyes.

“Don’t say it was love at first sight!” Su Wanwan’s logic was frighteningly sharp at the moment, “There’s a saying… all love at first sights are just lust at first sight, and why is it lust at first sight? Isn’t it because I’m pretty? If I were as fat as a pig, would you have agreed to marry me?”

Seeing that Huo Jingshen still didn’t answer, Su Wanwan declared triumphantly, “You’re speechless now, huh? I hit the nail on the head! You clearly went by lust at first sight!”

Huo Jingshen was noncommittal, “If you say so.”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Pfft! As if men aren’t all lechers and won’t admit it!

Thus, a certain “sensitive” topic was just smoothly glossed over by her.