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The divorce judgment finally came down before Wang Xu had the chance to find evidence to prove my false pregnancy. At a time when he was unable to turn things around, I found that my initial joy was less than I had imagined; instead, there was a calmness that followed.
It turned out that I had won.
I didn't know how long I had been waiting for this day or how long the judgment took. It felt as if I suddenly grasped hope, yet it also seemed like a dream, leaving me afraid that happiness had come too abruptly, almost unreal.
Everyone around me was very happy that day. My mother insisted that I invite everyone who had helped me to celebrate with a meal, to show my gratitude. I contacted Miao Miao and Gu Xiang, and after some hesitation, I called Qin Yi.
After all, Qin Yi had helped me a lot in this matter, and I was very grateful to her. She readily agreed and asked about the time and place, saying she would definitely come. As for Lu Ming, in the end, I decided against inviting him. It was truly impossible for me; I couldn't get past my own feelings. Every moment I thought of him, I also recalled the hurt caused by his previous arrangements.
Miao Miao came over with Wang Nan, and Gu Xiang arrived with Qin Yi shortly after. Once everyone gathered around the table, it became lively. My father was very excited and pulled Gu Xiang and Wang Nan to drink. In such an occasion, my mother certainly wouldn’t stop him and encouraged Miao Miao and Qin Yi to eat more.
The atmosphere was quite harmonious. After putting down his glass, my father began asking Wang Nan when he would marry Miao Miao.
At this question, both Miao Miao and Wang Nan looked quite awkward.
My father had seen them together before when they were dating and probably remembered their relationship, but he didn’t know they had broken up. So it was just casual talk at the dinner table; however, both Miao Miao and Wang Nan were momentarily stunned into silence.
I thought to myself that this was bad; how could he bring this up? I immediately tried to smooth things over, but unexpectedly, Wang Nan interrupted me and seriously replied to my father: “Uncle, marrying Miao Miao is only a matter of time.”
My father paused for a moment before smiling broadly and patting Wang Nan on the shoulder: “Good boy! With your words, I can rest easy. You know that Miao Miao is a good girl; I've always regarded her as a second daughter. She's very sensible and has a good character. Marrying her is your blessing; do you understand?”
Wang Nan smiled happily and nodded before joining my father for another drink.
I secretly glanced at Miao Miao; she seemed distracted and unsure of what was happening. I could only wait until later in the evening to ask her about it.
While I was happily eating, I suddenly received a call from Wang Xu. When I saw his name on the screen, I hesitated for a moment and pressed the reject button. He called me back immediately, again and again. With no other choice, I had to answer, coldly asking him what he wanted.
He was angrier than I had imagined, practically shouting: "Zhuang Jun, are you even human? Look what you've done to my mom; she's in the hospital because of you! You know her health is not good!"
I scoffed and calmly replied, "Wang Xu, the one who looks ridiculous here is you. If your mom is in the hospital, can't you lower your voice? Is she the only one who gets sick?"
"You!" Wang Xu paused and took a deep breath. "Fine, I'm not going to argue about that today. Now that we're divorced and you've gotten what you wanted, tell me—have you ever been pregnant?"
I countered, "What about you, Wang Xu? Do you want me to be pregnant or not? Do you want me to have an abortion or not?"
"Is it something I can just wish for? Stop making excuses. Just tell me what’s going on. Do you really hate me and my mom that much?"
"Yes, I hate it so much. This time has been torture for me. Every single day and moment has been nerve-wracking. I've been thinking about the day of our divorce, about breaking free from your family. Do you understand that kind of torment?"
As I spoke passionately, my voice began to choke up. The chatter around me gradually quieted down. Miao Miao, sitting next to me, reached out to hold my other hand, looking at me with concern and shaking her head. She wanted me to hang up the phone. I forced a smile at her; it was okay. Sooner or later, I would have to face Wang Xu directly and talk about this.
"I knew it! Everything you've done is just to get a divorce from me! Well, now you're satisfied and happy. After our divorce, you can go find another man—was it that guy who drove a luxury car and took you home? I bet you'll be sending out wedding invitations soon."
Wang Xu's sarcastic tone was painful to hear. Suppressing my frustration, I told him, "Even if I were to get married, I wouldn't send you an invitation because I don't want anything bad happening at my wedding."
"Fine then, very good." Wang Xu seemed quite upset with me; after repeating "very good" a few times, he hung up.
Miao Miao began criticizing Wang Xu beside me, calling him a real piece of work and advising me to limit contact with him to avoid further heartache. I thought about it too; there might not be another chance to see him again. Arguing with Wang Xu here was probably the last interaction we would have.
However, when he suddenly mentioned his mom being hospitalized due to anger from me, it struck me as funny—so they could have days like this too.
The moment I woke up in the morning, I suddenly realized that I was free. This shift felt surreal, perhaps because I had been through so much turmoil for so long. After waking up, I unconsciously started laughing, and it lasted for nearly ten minutes before I slowly got out of bed.
This feeling is truly wonderful.
Even when I encountered Prince Xuan in the morning and found him annoying, I didn't get angry. I focused on doing my own things. Eventually, Prince Xuan impatiently asked me if I had gone crazy: "Why are you just laughing? You've been laughing for almost a whole day. Is there something good happening? Is it about your husband?"
His probing question hit the mark immediately, and I paused for a moment before answering him: "Yes, I divorced my husband."
"You divorced and you're still this happy? Were you that miserable before? If you were so unhappy, why didn't you divorce him sooner instead of marrying him? Are you stupid?" Prince Xuan mocked me with dissatisfaction. In his eyes, feelings should be expressed directly.
Thinking about it, he was right; I had indeed been foolish, otherwise, I wouldn't have endured for so long.
Prince Xuan probably didn't expect that I wouldn't refute him at all and would continue to laugh. He was frustrated by this all day, which only made me happier. Later in the evening, Gu Xiang suggested taking us out for dinner to relax, and I agreed. Prince Xuan didn't refuse either.
During dinner, I gradually learned that Prince Xuan actually had some ideas; he wanted to be a painter and even showed Gu Xiang some of his paintings. I glanced at them too but was met with his sarcastic remark: "You won't understand even if I show you; just focus on your food."
In fact, I didn't find Prince Xuan's paintings incomprehensible at all; on the contrary, I thought they were beautiful and had a unique style. At least they looked pleasant and comfortable, quite unlike his demeanor. I even doubted whether the paintings he showed were really his.
Prince Xuan might have some admiration for Gu Xiang; otherwise, he wouldn't be so shamelessly hanging around Gu Xiang for free. I casually retorted: "I've heard that people with mental issues have diverse thoughts. Your paintings look good; it seems to be true."
At the dinner table, Prince Xuan and I exchanged a few more barbs while Gu Xiang just laughed along without participating. Then he suggested whether Prince Xuan should receive training at some professional institution. Given his current skills, he has great potential, and with proper training, he could achieve success in the future.
"Impossible! My parents would never let me do this. They just want me to hurry up and take over my dad's company so they can wash their hands of it. Business is business; I hate it," Prince Xuan said with evident impatience on his face.
Hearing this made Gu Xiang's expression shift slightly, and it reminded me that he was also someone who had ventured out on his own against his family's wishes. His family probably didn't agree with him becoming a psychologist either. Perhaps traditional families are like this; generally speaking, they don't want their children to pursue unconventional paths, even though those very paths enrich the world.
Afterward, Prince Xuan and Gu Xiang talked a lot, opening their hearts to each other. They shared about their families and their thoughts. Both Gu Xiang and I supported Prince Xuan in pursuing what he loved to do. Although his parents might oppose him, there was still the possibility of choice as long as he wasn't forced into anything. If he didn't even try, it would mean losing to himself.
Prince Xuan sighed and said he would think it over carefully and talk again once he had made up his mind.
The next day, Prince Xuan didn't come to work. I heard from Gu Xiang that he had sneaked away alone, taking his parents' card to withdraw some cash and run off to another place. He wanted to avoid them and find a quiet spot to learn what he wanted. If he got caught later, he would deal with it then; for now, he just wanted to give it a try.
I held my cup of water as I listened to Gu Xiang calmly discuss such a significant matter. After taking a small sip, I muttered, "Aren't we encouraging someone to commit a crime?"
It seemed that Prince Xuan hadn't intended to do this before, but after hearing what Gu Xiang and I said during dinner yesterday, he decided to run away today. His ability to take action was truly astonishing.
"I think you're a smart person who understands that sometimes it's better not to speak the truth about certain things," Gu Xiang winked at me.
I hesitated for a moment and asked him, "Were you doing this on purpose?"
Gu Xiang pondered for a bit before responding leisurely, "I think a quiet working environment is quite nice."
Alright, I suddenly realized that Gu Xiang also had a cunning side, pure yet shrewd.
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