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The recent turmoil caused by Wang Xu has truly left both Miao Miao and me without an appetite. Just thinking about the situation with Wang Xu is distressing. We sat in silence on the sofa for a while until Miao Miao broke the quiet.
"I feel like something's off," Miao Miao murmured.
"What do you mean?"
Miao Miao stared at the floor for a moment before looking up at me, her expression curious. "Why do you think Wang Xu doesn't want a divorce?"
This was a question my mother had asked me yesterday as well. Although I was puzzled, I hadn't given it much thought. However, Miao Miao's sudden inquiry made me realize that perhaps we had overlooked something.
"I don't know. Every time divorce comes up, Wang Xu reacts very strongly, saying he would rather die than get divorced."
I relayed Wang Xu's exact words to Miao Miao, who nodded thoughtfully. "If—I'm just saying if—you and Wang Xu were to divorce, you wouldn't be able to prove anything right now. You could only agree to a divorce and split everything. He still has his assets, so he wouldn't be at a loss. Once Deng Xiaomei's child is born, there will inevitably be a divorce. If you don't leave then, what will happen to Deng Xiaomei's child?"
Miao Miao made a valid point. I listened carefully and understood that, under normal circumstances, Wang Xu's choice seemed strange and not reflective of his current attitude. So what was he really thinking?
"Zhuang Jun, after being with Wang Xu for so many years, what do you think he's really thinking?"
With Miao Miao asking me this, I could only smile bitterly. "I've been with him for six years, and only in the past couple of days have I realized that I don't understand him at all. He feels particularly unfamiliar to me now. Some things, if I hadn't seen them myself, I really wouldn't believe they were done by Wang Xu. Now when I see him, I feel scared."
"Well, he's always been cunning; it's not your fault. He probably put on a good front in front of you. Just think about it—you're the one who knows him best. How could he agree to a divorce from his perspective?"
Seeing my confusion, Miao Miao softened her tone. "Zhuang Jun, things are different now. I've thought about what Attorney Jin said that you mentioned before; it makes some sense. Right now, there’s too little evidence to prove that Wang Xu cheated. The chances of getting recordings are almost nonexistent. Even if we take a step back, you should consider divorcing Wang Xu first and not let him drag out your time."
"Of course, we need to keep brainstorming. If we can't even agree on a divorce right now, we should pursue both paths simultaneously. If we gather evidence before the agreement is reached, then we can sue him and take back the initiative from the start so he won't have an easy time of it. If he agrees to the divorce first, then Zhuang Jun, you should go ahead and leave him. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Wang Xu later; we can plan our next steps then."
Miao Miao seemed more flexible in her attitude now; perhaps it was because Wang Xu's stubbornness about not wanting a divorce had dashed everyone's hopes once again. Not long after, Miao Miao received a call from Wang Nan inviting her out for dinner and asked if I wanted to join. I declined.
Right now, I couldn't even handle such social situations; I couldn't swallow any food at all. Miao Miao urged me by mentioning that Zhang Ju would also be there and that if I showed up a few more times, it would be easy for me to secure a quiet spot with Zhang Ju.
I still refused. Miao Miao didn't press further; she told me to think it over and picked up her bag before leaving.
Miao Miao is actually very busy. After returning, she has been helping Wang Nan with various social gatherings and organizing things for him. She is exhausted with her own matters, so I truly appreciate her heartfelt assistance.
My parents returned one after another and guessed that the mess in the living room was caused by Wang Xu. After I confirmed their suspicion, they were quite angry. My dad, with a stern face, said loudly, "No way! I will talk to him. This situation is unacceptable. Our home has been turned upside down by Wang Xu, and he still plans not to get a divorce?!"
My mom sighed in agreement, "Yes, Lao Zhuang, you should go talk to him in a couple of days. This is really wasting Zhuang Jun's life."
"I'll take leave tomorrow and go!"
I quickly intervened, "Dad, don't be impulsive. I will discuss this with Wang Xu; you don't need to worry about it. Miao Miao and I are figuring out a way."
"What can you two girls come up with? Zhuang Jun, since you've made up your mind to get a divorce, just do it sooner rather than later. You’re a girl; you can't afford to waste time." My dad spoke seriously and then suddenly scrutinized me, "Or are you saying that Zhuang Jun, you don't want a divorce?"
"Dad!" I was flustered by his question. "Of course not! I wish Wang Xu would divorce me, but he refuses to do so. I'm also trying to find a solution."
"Listen to your parents' advice: put everything aside for now. Once the divorce is finalized and you're free, then you can look forward to new beginnings. Otherwise, dragging this out will only hurt you." My dad sighed deeply; his tone revealed his dissatisfaction.
They stood on my side with the same attitude, urging me to get divorced first before solving any problems. Attorney Jin explained that the current situation was not optimistic and subtly indicated that negotiating a divorce with Wang Xu would be more feasible.
But Wang Xu is currently unwilling to divorce. Could it be that his thoughts are the same as mine? He sees through my desire for a divorce but refuses to comply, deliberately dragging things out until I compromise and come begging him instead—then he becomes the one in control.
Could it be that he wants me to leave empty-handed?!
The thought sent chills down my spine; all of Wang Xu's contradictory actions could finally be explained. It’s very likely that he has been stalling because of this.
If that's true... could he really use this reason to coerce me?
What's terrifying is that our marriage has completely transformed into one based on mutual interests; Wang Xu doesn't love me—he wants to bind me for his own benefit!
"Xiao Jun, what's wrong? Xiao Jun, why do you look so pale?"
My mom placed her hand on my arm, leaning in to look at me, her eyes filled with concern as she tightened her grip.
"It's okay, Mom. I think I might understand why Wang Xu is acting this way."
Since they already knew everything, I didn't want to keep hiding it from them and let them worry about me even more.
My parents perked up a bit, urging me to speak. I briefly shared my thoughts, and they exchanged a glance, their expressions complex.
For a long time, the three of us remained silent, lost in our own thoughts, none of us feeling good.
"If that's the case, just give it to him. Give him everything," my dad finally spoke, sounding resigned. "If it has to be this way, then so be it."
"Dad." Although I knew he would say that, hearing it still made me uncomfortable. Even though Wang Xu took up a large part of our family, did all my past efforts and contributions just go to him? It felt unfair for Deng Xiaomei to come away empty-handed while he returned with everything.
"Zhuang Jun!" My dad's discomfort was no less than mine. "Marrying him was your choice. The way things are now is partly your fault too. You lost this game; you have to accept it."
I understood what my dad was saying. I acknowledged that Wang Xu was my choice, but my resentment stemmed from Deng Xiaomei's provocation and Wang Xu's betrayal—those were things I couldn't swallow.
I wasn't fighting over a small portion of the family assets or wanting to live in that house downstairs; I just didn't want them to have it too easy.
The absurdity of an unfaithful husband getting all the assets during a divorce—if that got out, how much ridicule would I, Zhuang Jun, face?
"Zhuang Jun, this isn't the time to act out of spite. You can still get what you want from home. If you don't agree to divorce Wang Xu and he insists on this path, sooner or later you'll have to separate anyway. You're still young; if you wait until you're older and we can't provide anything for you anymore, what will you do then?"
"Yes, right now your parents are here to support you. Some things may be lost, but don't focus solely on the present. Life is long; everything will get better."
My parents took turns advising me not to waste my time torturing myself over something unworthy. But after enduring so many years of unworthiness, could I really give up at the last moment?
I still couldn't make up my mind.
I want a divorce. I don't want Wang Xu and Deng Xiaomei to have it easy.
"Zhuang Jun, a person can't have everything. This is your matter, and we respect your decision, but you must think clearly about the consequences."
My parents were very clear about their attitude regarding the outcome; they wanted me to get divorced first and then discuss what to do next. To this end, I called Miao Miao that night, and she also agreed with my parents' perspective.
That same night, I received a call from Gu Xiang. He chatted with me and asked how I had been recently. I couldn't help but share my situation with him, and his opinion was generally in line with theirs.
I had always been indecisive, and after hearing so many people advise me, I felt uncertain. The next morning, I decided to indirectly ask Wang Xu if he was indeed calculating something in his mind.
When I answered the phone, Wang Xu sounded surprised. When I mentioned wanting a divorce and not taking anything with me, I was taken aback by his silence. After a few seconds, he coldly asked me, "Zhuang Jun, my wife, so in your heart, I'm just someone who loves money?"
I frowned. "What do you mean?"
"I don't mean anything specific, but since you think this way, I can only tell you the truth." Wang Xu's tone was displeased, but I was fully focused, almost straining to hear what he would say next: "Let me put it this way: even if you don't want anything and leave me in a divorce, I still do not agree!"
Wang Xu hung up before I could respond. The familiar busy tone filled my ears as I struggled to process my surprise. Why did Wang Xu's response differ from what I expected? Wasn't he delaying the divorce because of the assets?
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