Chapter 1

Feng Xi's gaze quickly fell upon Manager Chen's beaming face. Her expression remained unchanged, but her heart was already racing

I have never had the desire to protect you, do you not understand that?

The next day, the two went to the civil affairs bureau. After the new marriage law was enacted, there was no need to obtain a letter of introduction or proof from their workplace, making the process convenient and quick. In just ten minutes, they exchanged their marriage certificate for a divorce certificate with a red background and silver lettering.

Feng Xi's heart was once again pierced sharply. Indeed, there was no feeling. Tian Dawei did not joyfully embrace her and say: "You are my wife now"

Feng Xiting stopped in her tracks, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded in agreement. After all, they had been in a relationship for two years and married for five; this would be the last time.

Watching movies is a hobby of Feng Xi, not of Tian Dawei. On the day of their divorce, he took the initiative to offer to accompany her to the movies, which might also be his last act of indulgence towards her. When was the last time they went to the movies? Feng Xi cannot recall.

With a calm and serene expression, he spoke cold and harsh words, completely indifferent to her tears and sorrow. He was unaware that she had returned today, and on the computer lay the divorce agreement.

Upon opening the door, Feng Xi unexpectedly saw lights on in the house. In the past, Tian Dawei would never return home before midnight. She wearily set down her bag and walked into the bedroom, where Tian Dawei was leaning against the headboard reading a novel, not even lifting his eyelids.

The film being shown is "Red Cliff," and Feng Xiju unexpectedly found it amusing. The humorous elements that emerged in the film made her want to laugh. When she turned her head inadvertently, she found Tian Dawei was also looking at her.

Feng Xi was taken aback; she had returned from Harbin without pause, and the first thing she heard from Tian Dawei was the word "divorce"? She turned around to look at Tian Dawei's handsome face and said, "So eager?"

Feng Xi looked at the green divorce certificate in her hand with a sense of numbness. She suddenly asked Tian Dawei: "What was your feeling when we obtained our marriage certificate five years ago?"

People who no longer get along cannot improve their relationship by discussing humorous topics. After watching the movie, Feng Xilian did not even want to eat. However, Tian Dawei pointed to the Haijun Pavilion across the street and said: "Let's go, a breakup dinner, let's eat something nice."

General Manager Zhu has retired due to illness, and the headquarters has newly appointed General Manager Fu to oversee the work. Oh, General Manager Fu has arrived, Feng Xi, let me introduce you.

A sense of exhaustion spread from her toes upwards, and Feng Xi forced a bitter smile. Who says that in this day and age women rely on men for support? Modern women must be able to manage both the parlor and the kitchen, enter the workforce to earn money, and return home to prepare meals while being gentle and virtuous. This is far more exhausting than being a sheltered young lady in ancient times. This is the price of eliminating gender discrimination.

Carrying a heavy suitcase and a laptop on his back, Feng Xi returned home in the night.

Do not blame me for taking more, I am just a small civil servant, and my total income for the year does not exceed 100,000 yuan. Unlike you, with your salary and year-end bonuses, you have at least 200,000 yuan. In the past two years, apart from paying for the house, you have not sent any money home, and I do not wish to investigate your account.

Some say that this feeling is like the left hand touching the right hand, yet if you were to cut off this hand, you would still feel pain

Lying in bed, Feng Xi covered her head with the quilt, trying hard to suppress the fear that kept welling up inside her. The tears in her eyes had not stopped flowing. She rationally thought that she no longer loved Tian Dawei, yet she was afraid of divorce. That was why she had been avoiding the matter all along. Ever since Tian Dawei proposed divorce two years ago, she had been stalling. At first, she suggested they take a break to see how things went, so she applied for a transfer to the headquarters and flew around the country. Then, every six months when she returned, Tian Dawei would bring it up again, and she would come up with various excuses to delay it for another six months. At first, she suggested they take a break to see how things went, so she applied for a transfer to the headquarters and flew around the country. Then, every six months when she returned, Tian Dawei would bring it up again, and she would come up with various excuses to delay it for another six months.

It took an hour to obtain the marriage certificate, and although there was no overwhelming sense of happiness, there was a feeling of belonging. Now, holding this green divorce certificate, she feels like crying. "So now? What does it feel like to get a divorce certificate?"

Feng Xi smiled and said: "Look, John Woo has stood us up again"

With each passing time, her heart grows colder, and her disappointment deepens. Over the course of two years, she has transformed from her initial cries and pleas into a state of calmness

Is it truly calm? Why are there still tears?

Tian Dawei put down the book and called out to her: "Feng Xi, we have been living apart for two years. It is rare for you to come back. Shall we settle this matter tomorrow?"

"Go handle it tomorrow. Good night." Feng Xi's voice was tinged with an uncontrollable sob and tremor, yet Tian Dawei did not even lift his head.

Tian Dawei raised his eyebrows and said, "At last, I am free."

Instinctively, after years of work, she quickly calculated the fifty thousand yuan she received against the remaining balance of her salary over the past two years. Feng Xi silently thought, why did Tian Dawei insist on divorcing last year? If we had divorced then, I would have at least had an additional one hundred eighty thousand yuan in savings, and I wouldn't have to pay the remaining balance on the house. But why didn't we divorce last year? Was it her foolishness, still hoping to salvage the relationship? How foolish! There is a lyric that describes, "The footsteps of infatuation cannot catch up with the wings of a changing heart." She could not be considered infatuated, as Tian Dawei's heart had long since flown far away.

At the moment Feng Xi saw it, she felt utterly powerless

"Chairman Fu?" Feng Xi was a bit confused; isn't the top leader of the company Chairman Zhu?

No feeling

"Today... how about I accompany you to watch a movie and have a meal?" Tian Dawei called out to her, his hands in his pockets, speaking casually.

Why not find an excuse to procrastinate today

One word spoken, and it lodged in his throat. Feng Xi took a deep breath to suppress the wave of desolation rising from within. When he turned around, Tian Dawei had already picked up the book again, not lifting his head as he said: "The house is bought by me, it belongs to me. The savings will be split equally. If you have no objections, we will handle it tomorrow"

Standing outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, Feng Xi and Tian Dawei both took a deep breath. From this moment on, they were no longer husband and wife

As she lowered her head and walked out of the bedroom, a chill swept across her face. Feng Xi wiped away the uncontrollable tears with the back of her hand and carried her luggage to the study.

He not only saw her recognize him, but he was also frightened by her

Feng Xi thought, what else is there to say? What more can be said? There was no ecstasy at the time of marriage, but there is a sense of ease and relief at the time of divorce, which can only prove one thing: this marriage has truly reached its end, and it is time to part ways.

Reached the end, there is no way out

Are you at home today?" Feng Xi greeted and turned around, intending to take a shower and then sleep in the study.

The house was purchased for 600,000. Tian Dawei paid a down payment of 200,000, and the monthly mortgage is being paid by Feng Xi. Last year, she received a year-end bonus of 180,000. Tian Dawei felt that it was not worthwhile for the bank to earn interest, so Feng Xi used it to settle the remaining payment. The family's savings amount to only 100,000. Feng Xi smiled; she did not want to dwell on it any further. At least he had given her 50,000 and had not directly thrown her out.

"Dragging it out has lost its meaning. Who knows how many days you will stay at home this time? You were gone for half a year before; are you going to drag it out for another half a year? If you keep delaying, you will be approaching thirty. It will be difficult to find someone when you are older." Tian Dawei's tone was flat, seemingly considering Feng Xi, but his words startled Feng Xi.

Hehe, yes, the pigeon flew to Cao's camp just to watch a football match, and it was a peace dove. Tian Dawei also laughed

However, she still waited for two years, hoping that one day Tian Dawei would change his mind, be gentle and considerate, and make her feel the happiness of being cared for and cherished

I have no objections. She does not wish to increase the value of the house any further; the monthly payments are her responsibility, and matters regarding furniture and appliances will be dealt with Tian Dawei.

Feng Xi's gaze passed over Manager Chen and landed on the man who entered the restaurant with Vice President Wang of the company. He wore a sharp black suit and a light blue shirt. With a broad forehead and a pair of bright, piercing eyes. When he looked over, Feng Xi noticed Fu Mingyi's eyes suddenly widen, a hint of astonishment flashing in his gaze

Feng Xi thought that for the breakup dinner, it should be a bit more extravagant. She had a somewhat malicious thought that at the very least, she should spend the equivalent of Tian Dawei's monthly salary at the best seafood restaurant in the city

Feeling exhausted

Feng Xi thought with a hint of sadness that she was no longer the slender and charming young woman of her earlier years. Eight years had passed, and he appeared on the most tragic day of her life, witnessing her at her most disheveled and unappealing. There is nothing more humiliating in the world than allowing a former lover to see one's most ugly and helpless side.

The person she thought she would never see again is standing right in front of her. Moreover, it is quite a coincidence that she just got divorced today, and he is starting his new position today as well. She is having a breakup dinner, while her colleagues are hosting a welcome dinner for him at the same place where she is having her breakup dinner

She looked at Tian Dawei sadly and said, "What I have always wanted is simply for you to care more about me. Two people can care for each other, supporting one another and living a simple, ordinary life together. Why is that not possible?"

Her husband has never had the desire to protect or care for her! Feng Xi was so stunned that she couldn't utter a word. She noticed the computer by the window was on, and walked over to find that the screen displayed the divorce agreement drafted by Tian Dawei. Tian Dawei was unaware that she had returned today; he had been at home all along, reviewing this divorce agreement. Feng Xi felt a chill from head to toe, glanced at it and said: "Alright." Tian Dawei was unaware that she had returned today; he had been at home all along, reviewing this divorce agreement. Feng Xi felt a chill from head to toe, glanced at it and said: "Alright."

Feng Xi kept telling herself that there was a period for healing the soul, and now her tears were not shed because of love or reluctance for him. She sniffed and planned to leave

She has been on a business trip for six months, traveling across the country, and every time she returns home, Tian Dawei is always so indifferent. Feng Xi feels that even staying up three consecutive nights to rush the bidding documents is not as exhausting as returning home

Manager Chen from the Materials Department saw Feng Xi and Tian Dawei together, and walked over with a smile, saying: "Feng Xi, you are back? I heard from the people at the headquarters that you were on today's flight. Haha, no wonder I couldn't find you; it turns out you turned off your phone to accompany your husband. President Fu is arriving today, let's welcome him."

She did not place her hands on her hips and laugh: "From now on, I can be a yellow-faced woman."

Two individuals entered a restaurant and had just seated themselves after ordering dishes when they noticed a group of people walking in, among whom were several middle-level managers from Fengxi Company.