Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 212 - They Divorce We Also Divorce
Chapter 212: Chapter 212: They Divorce, We Also Divorce
Chapter 212: Chapter 212: They Divorce, We Also Divorce
Du Juan yawned continuously and said, “Auntie Wu, let’s keep breakfast simple today. Jiancheng mentioned he wanted to have some mackerel dumplings; do we still have any in the fridge?”
“We do.”
The housekeeper nodded, “Madam, Young Master…”
Du Juan and Huo Jiancheng both turned to look at the person sitting in the living room. With a smile in her eyes, Du Juan asked, “Why are you here so early? Why didn’t Qiao Xi come with you? How is the child recovering?”
“She is sleeping.”
Huo Xingzhou said indifferently, “I came to see father.”
He usually calls him “Dad”, but this time it was the distant “father”. Du Juan sharply sensed his mood and subconsciously turned to Huo Jiancheng to ask.
“Did you upset your son?”
Huo Jiancheng forced a smile and said, “No, what kind of conflict could there be between Xingzhou and me?” His body was tense, and he looked a bit nervous.
It was almost laughable.
Even as a father, he sometimes feared his son’s authority.
Therefore, he went to find Qiao Xi with the agreement, always feeling she was more approachable than his son. He had admonished Qiao Xi not to disclose the contents of the agreement; had she really talked?
Thinking of this, Huo Jiancheng felt a bit resentful towards Qiao Xi.
Wasn’t this causing trouble at home?
Huo Xingzhou said coldly, “Sit down and talk.”
Du Juan, unsure of what he intended to do, pulled Huo Jiancheng to sit down. Huo Jiancheng’s forehead was covered in sweat, aware that today might be difficult.
“Xingzhou, what do you need your dad for? He has been well-behaved recently, often visiting Grandpa at the old house. I know you don’t get along with Grandpa, but after all, there’s a blood relation. The main branch has received its deserved punishment,” Du Juan said.
She still disliked the old man, but could not prevent Huo Jiancheng from showing filial piety.
“Oh? Is that what he told you?” he asked as he tugged at the corner of his mouth, looking at Huo Jiancheng, “Have you been going to the old house recently?”
Huo Jiancheng was annoyed by this manner of speaking, but still patiently lied, “Yes.”
“I thought you were enjoying yourself with Xu Guangyao, having a great time together.”
Huo Xingzhou’s eyes were detached, his gaze devoid of warmth, “Since I am here, it must be because I found out something. I haven’t wasted much time on this matter. That night, did you drug me as part of a deal with Xu Guangyao? Were you so eager to push me towards Xu Xingluo?”
Drugged?
Du Juan immediately stood up and asked, “What drugging? Husband, are you colluding with outsiders to drug Xingzhou?”
Has he gone mad!
“I…”
Huo Jiancheng was not good at lying; it was because of him that the second branch could never dominate over the main branch, until Xingzhou grew up and began to assert himself, allowing the second branch to rise.
“Have you lost your mind?” Du Juan knew it was true just by looking at his expression.
She fiercely grabbed Huo Jiancheng’s ear, “Have you forgotten how the Xu Family heartlessly abandoned us when Xingzhou had that car accident? Xu Xingluo ran off, wishing to have nothing to do with our Huo Family.”
So much for a spoken marriage agreement!
“Ouch.”
Huo Jiancheng hissed in pain, “I had no choice. Xingluo really likes Xingzhou; she attempted suicide for him. We have had a long-standing relationship with the Xu Family, and when she went abroad, it was due to illness, not intentional abandonment.”
“Do you believe her nonsense? After she came back and caused so much trouble, do you still think she is a good person?”
Exasperated, Du Juan clenched her teeth, “Have you been blinded by a fox spirit?”
She seriously wanted to scoop out Huo Jiancheng’s brain to see if it was made of tofu dregs.
How could he be so foolish!
“Wife, stop hitting me. Leave me some dignity; it was just a momentary lapse in judgement,” Huo Jiancheng desperately tried to remedy.
He dared not mention the agreement he had signed ten years ago, as it would surely unleash a tsunami.
“Prestige?”
Du Juan looked at Huo Xingzhou and took a breath before saying, “Did that little wretch succeed? That night you…”
Huo Xingzhou shook his head, “That night I went to a private hospital, Qiao Xi called me eleven times, but I didn’t answer. Grandma passed away that night… She now wants to divorce me.”
He said this on purpose.
Huo Jiancheng was indeed henpecked, so it was better to let his wife deal with him.
Incensed, Du Juan slapped Huo Jiancheng hard across the face.
“Huo Jiancheng! You are a great sinner! Do you really have to tear apart our family? Xingzhou was cured of his leg condition thanks to Qiao Xi, yet you repay kindness with ingratitude! How could you do this? Xingzhou is very careful out there, the only person he trusts is you.”
Then she paused.
From a young age, Du Juan had taught Huo Xingzhou to maintain his integrity; men of his status easily became the prey of many women.
Lust is a knife.
“I…” Huo Jiancheng’s eyes were bloodshot, he was also struggling.
“Why would you do this?” Du Juan roared angrily.
“I was just being foolish.”
Huo Jiancheng stuttered, speaking with guilt.
He had always been too nice but sometimes quite selfish as well, instinctively seeking out those he could manipulate most easily. He wanted to minimize the issue.
“Foolish? Is your head just there to make you look taller?” Du Juan, furious, clutched at her chest, trying to control her breaking emotions.
“I’m sorry, I was just deceived by Xu Guangyao.”
Huo Jiancheng adamantly refused to discuss the agreement.
Huo Xingzhou picked up his gilded coffee cup, his slender fingers tapped the side, producing a crisp sound.
His complexion was cold and pale, with a faint hint of blue around his eyes. Poor sleep made his expression even colder.
He took a couple of sips of coffee, placed the cup on the coffee table, and said, “I came here to hear the truth. People say you’re mindless and scheming—I don’t believe it. Ignorant people couldn’t survive working under Huo Jianjun for so long. Your greatest skill has always been ensuring your own safety.”
Always choosing the safest option.
“Speak up, you know I can find out everything.”
Huo Xingzhou looked up at him slightly, having run out of patience.
He just didn’t want to waste time and intended to find out everything directly from Huo Jiancheng himself.
Huo Jiancheng, dodging with his eyes, said, “I have nothing to say, just that I got drunk that day and was coaxed into drugging you. You and Xingluo grew up together, childhood sweethearts—I thought it would be fitting. The Xu family could help you expand in Imperial Capital, but Qiao Xi couldn’t.”
Disappointment filled Du Juan’s eyes, “You once told me how much you hated those who manipulate and look down on others. How could you change like this?”
Huo Jiancheng met her gaze, as if he had been burned.
He was in great pain.
Du Juan had always been tolerant toward him, their marriage filled with love.
“Huo Jiancheng, if Xingzhou and Qiao Xi end up divorcing, I will divorce you,” Du Juan threatened.
Huo Jiancheng, his mind blank and his complexion pale, looked at her to find her gaze unwaveringly firm.
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She was serious.
“Huo Jiancheng, you’re still not talking?” Du Juan’s eyes reddened, feigning indifference.
“I… I’ll talk.”
Huo Jiancheng began to speak, tears welling in his eyes.
