Section 3

That night, he did not return until the next morning when Ji Dong helped him back in a drunken state. She silently wiped his face, changed his clothes, and fed him honey water to sober him up. She understood that he had spent the night attending a dinner with relevant leaders, and having drunk so much, it seemed that he had more or less settled the matter.

Man Jun is unwilling to accept it; where has she betrayed Tong Zhuoyao

Initially, both parties were inclined to have a good discussion, but ultimately they parted ways unhappily. She, with her belly held high, left proudly, rejecting his offer to drive her home

Duoduo suddenly realized: "So that's how it is. It seems to have destroyed him, but in fact, it is protecting him. However, now that your misunderstanding is so deep, what should we do? Do you have any thoughts on this?"

Man Jun thought for a moment, glanced at the dark night outside the window, and said: "Next month, I plan to study in the United Kingdom for six months"

"You have long since smoothed over the relationships; what credible significance does the so-called appraisal result hold?" She spoke with a tone of skepticism.

I happened to meet Lin Muchen once, and he candidly admitted that his blind date with Jiang Zhaoyuan did not go well. Jiang Zhaoyuan straightforwardly said: "Your temperament is truly worlds apart from that of Tong Shao."

Zhuo Yao only felt a headache: "It is your sensitive mindset as a pregnant woman that is at play. Every day in this world, many unfair things are unfolding. Do you intend to take them all upon yourself?"

I have made my decision; I believe he will take good care of the child. I will go to a place where no one knows me, to live a reclusive life, perhaps for half a year, which may change the awkward stalemate between him and me. Manjun gazed at the pale sky outside the window

"Aren't you worried that you have wronged him? He is currently facing bankruptcy and is in a dire situation; don't you feel any guilt? If you have not the slightest bit of guilt or heartache, then you really should consider whether you love this man." Duoduo spoke candidly.

The woman on the hospital bed was unaware, thinking of her as a kind-hearted person. Upon learning that she was a lawyer, she grasped her hand and earnestly pleaded for her to seek justice for her deceased husband, stating that she wanted to sue the Tong Group

She expressed her thoughts to Zhuo Yao, and it was evident that this was a blatant act of defiance against him. He impatiently said, "You are currently pregnant, do not get involved in this matter any further. It is very dangerous for you to drive out alone. If this continues, I will really have to lock you in the room."

What kind of joke are you making! Manjun, do you plan to abandon Li Huilei and Tong Zhuoyao? How is that possible? Not to mention whether he will let you go, can you bear to do it yourself? Duoduo only felt that Manjun was being petulant.

Zhuo Yao did not want to hear his mother criticize Man Jun any longer, saying: "I will step out for a while. She is currently pregnant, and it is normal for her emotions to be unstable. Please be more understanding."

With me here, Zhuo Yao, this incident must be thoroughly investigated. Do not think you can evade responsibility. If something happens at Building Y, it will be a serious matter. I am doing this for your own good; I do not want you to get too deeply involved. Even if we have to give up on Building Y, we can still pursue other investment plans.

"Abandoning Building Y is not an option. We have invested so much financial and material resources. Just the bidding for this piece of land alone cost us a significant amount. Most of the group's funds are tied up here, and it is not something that can be halted with just a word from you. Please do not rush. I will arrange for the engineering supervision department to conduct an assessment. Once the assessment results are out..."

On the way back from the hospital, she felt a heavy heart. Luo Juan's family was shattered, and she felt guilty, believing it was her husband's negligence that led to such a tragedy

They had not spoken in such a tone for a long time, she thought to herself. The previous affection was likely due to the absence of conflicts; once there were any issues between them, he would lose his patience

She left the villa and temporarily stayed at a hotel. Even when he repeatedly came to the hotel to take her back, she resolutely refused, planning to discuss all personal matters only after the lawsuit was concluded. Lin Luyun further forbade her from seeing Li Hui, and Lin Luyun's interference exacerbated the misunderstandings between her and Zhuo Yao. Meanwhile, at the Zhengqing Law Firm, Jiang Zhaoyuan was arrogant and overbearing, flaunting his relationship with Tong Zhuoyao, which made her feel even more resentful

She truly cannot understand why, during their days in Paris, they were so in sync, so inseparable, yet now they are in such turmoil because of this matter

Lin Luyun clearly reacted strongly to Manjun's intention to act as Luo Juan's代理律师. One night when Zhuo Yao was not present, she berated Manjun fiercely: "You dare to betray the Tong family, betray Zhuo Yao, then get out of this house! Don't think that just because you are pregnant, you can act recklessly! You can do whatever you want, but I will never allow you to betray my son!"

"How can we ignore what can happen? Did you not see how pitiful the deceased's wife is? In your eyes, a life merely represents a string of monetary figures. How have you become so cold and terrifying!" Manjun took a few steps back, filled with disappointment

"I am sorry, but I cannot condone my husband doing things that go against his conscience," she said

She felt a sense of compassion, bought some fruit, and sat by the bedside, unsure of how to introduce herself.

Daylight has arrived

"Before the court session, in order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, it is best that we do not meet," she said

Manjun's eyes began to glisten, and tears gently fell down.

Thus, the two individuals went from initial disagreements to confrontations, ultimately reaching a stalemate where neither would yield. This directly led to the escalation of the situation: Tong Zhuoyao unexpectedly hired Jiang Zhaoyuan as a consultant lawyer for the Tong Group. This decision deeply hurt her. He did it intentionally, fully aware that at Zhengqing Law Firm, Jiang Zhaoyuan consistently opposed her and contested her on every matter. Yet, he still chose to employ Jiang Zhaoyuan and publicly brought him to several press conferences.

"That was forced upon you by me. I was truly foolish to the extreme, still harboring some illusions about you, thinking you would show me some consideration. You are truly great, upholding righteousness even at the expense of family! You have not seen the truth of the matter; with just your words, you expect me to give up Building Y. Do you think this is a game? You are too naive!" he said sarcastically

He merely used a falsehood to intimidate her, yet it inadvertently angered her. Manjun, feeling anxious, said: "You have no right to interfere with my freedom. I will go to the law firm tomorrow. As long as Luo Juan needs it, I will act as her attorney. I am not only defending her rights, but I also want you to terminate the Y Building project"

This statement deeply provoked Lin Muchen, prompting him to return to London immediately, as there would be an academic exchange conference in a while, after which he would come back again

At this moment, I sincerely express to you that while I repeatedly claim to seek justice for my client, in reality, I am also acting in his best interest. I have done something that the whole world perceives as the actions of a bad woman and a bad wife, and I bear this infamous title because I love him. The issues with Building Y are likely caused by Lin Luyun. The properties she previously managed have experienced quality problems such as wall cracks and water leaks. Building Y is fortunate this time; the collapse of the adjacent small building serves as a warning. I truly fear that if Building Y continues, it may lead to even greater issues. At that time, Zhuo Yao's situation could be far more terrifying than the crisis he is currently facing.

Duo Duo gazed at Man Jun's face with a look of surprise; in the slightly tipsy morning light, her face seemed to be shrouded in a thin layer of mist, much like her heart at that moment

Later, she and Zhuo Yao met calmly once, but it was not a pleasant encounter. At first, they could chat about Li Hui, but when she mentioned the matter of Building Y, his attitude became firm again. She couldn't help but ask him: "Why is Building Y more important to you than our home? You are willing to fall out with me over Building Y; what does your previous meticulous care for me even mean? In the end, I still cannot compare to the position that a building holds in your heart."

The next day, taking advantage of Lin Luyun and Zhuo Yao being out, she took the car and quietly went to the hospital. At the hospital, she saw the deceased's wife, Luo Juan, lying on the hospital bed, enveloped in the pain of losing her husband. The woman was gasping for breath, and the doctor said that Luo Juan had not had a drop of water for two days, suffering from severe dehydration and fainting. Beside the bed was a child, only six years old, busily attending to her.

He and his mother had long since reconciled their relationship; the so-called inspection was merely a formality. Who can guarantee that Building Y will not collapse like the adjacent building that had an accident? Moreover, in court, Jiang Zhaoyuan did not provide any valid inspection reports or witnesses.

They found themselves in a situation of mutual suffering until the day of the hearing

First, the one at fault is you; I am the one trying to save you. However, you have also found your savior, Jiang Zhaoyuan, and I have seen how close you both have become

Even if this is Lin Luyun's arrangement, it is necessary for Zhuo Yaoxin to accept it willingly. He appears to be quite satisfied with this arrangement, even personally driving to the law firm to pick up Jiang Zhaoyuan after work, disregarding her feelings as his wife. He believes that the fault lies with her, as she was the one who disregarded his feelings first.

betrayal

You have left me in disbelief, Manjun. Tong Zhuoyao was not wrong; you have truly changed. The you of the past followed him without hesitation, while the you of today distances yourself from him without a second thought, even to the point of abandoning the young Li Hui and the infant Li Sheng. What is the purpose of this? Is it truly satisfying to love and kill each other?

He was already troubled and at this moment lost his patience, "Could you please go back to your room and take care of your pregnancy? This is not something you should concern yourself with. Did we not agree to refrain from inquiring about each other's business matters?"

Look at what you have spoiled her into, it is simply outrageous! said Lin Luyun

"The Y building is not something I can decide on my own, do you understand? The rights of all shareholders cannot be determined solely by me. What is wrong with you? Just focus on your pregnancy and treat this matter as if it never happened; out of sight, out of mind."

Before departing, Lin Muchen offered a friendly suggestion: "You and Tong Zhuoyao should stop quarreling, do not give that Jiang Zhaoyuan an advantage. You are still pregnant, and it is not worth it to fight over a momentary grievance."

"You are a doctor, and your duty is to save lives and heal the wounded. I am a lawyer, and my duty is to uphold justice. I did not wish for it to come to this, but he forced my hand," she said

"You see whether I can manage it or not," she said, turning and going upstairs

She simply could not refuse and agreed to Luo Juan's request, leaving her mobile phone number

Manjun told a rather concise story. After listening, Duoduo candidly said: "After hearing what you said, I feel there must be some misunderstanding among you. He did not completely refute your point of view. Did he not say that after the relevant departments conduct their inspections, they would handle the matter officially and decide the direction of Building Y? By taking this action, you have brought the matter to court, and it has escalated to the point where everyone in Shanghai knows that there was a fatal incident at Building Y. Now the court has sealed off the construction site. Is what you are doing not a bit too extreme?"

She sat in the room in a daze, he was not like this before, he had no interest in business in the past, he was passionate about comics, but how long has it been since he last picked up a brush. Was it the repeated victories in the marketplace that blinded him to the allure of money

Then what about you? For the sake of an outsider, you actually want to sue me. Do you know how the outside world ridicules me? My wife is taking me to court, intending to personally destroy my company! Zhuo Yao also believes that her actions are incomprehensible