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"Zhuang Jun, what are you afraid of?"
I am afraid that I might misunderstand and make a fool of myself.
"I feel like I can't accept this, Mr. Lu. After all, this is a personal matter for me, and it sacrifices your interests. Moreover, this is an unfair deal; I can't convince myself to accept it."
I really want to be greedy just once and have someone sacrifice their interests for me, but I always weigh the gains and losses for others in this matter and how I would repay them later.
Just like Qin Yi before, who helped me a lot but left me unable to repay her. I can only endure and wait for the day when I can repay her.
But the gap between us is too great, a chasm I cannot cross.
Lu Ming showed no intention of continuing the conversation, so I casually served Lu Shuang some food, naturally avoiding the topic. My insistence on this matter appeared stubborn in Lu Ming's eyes. He offered to help, but I still couldn't make that decision.
Miao Miao knew what was going on and scolded me: "What can I say about you, Zhuang Jun? This does put Lu Ming at a bit of a loss—quite a significant one, actually. But the person involved has already offered to help. Why not thank him first? After all, his entire fortune isn't going to be lost in this one instance, but yours is!"
I know that the assets I have to divide in my divorce are nothing compared to Lu Ming's business. However, while Lu Ming may view his business as insignificant, my assets are nearly everything I have.
"That's not good either. I'm not familiar with Lu Ming, and asking him for help with such a big matter while causing him losses makes it hard for me to get over this mental hurdle."
"You are just too stubborn! Why don't you think about it? He is a businessman; wouldn't he consider gains and losses? If he truly suffered a significant loss, how could he still help you? So relax! Don't overthink everything. Look at Qin Yi, she helped you too, and you didn't have to repay her."
"It's not like that, Miao Miao. I'm not worried about them wanting me to repay; I'm more concerned that they would just let it go. This kind of one-sided giving feels like charity to me, and that's what I can't stand."
"Alright, alright, I understand your point. Just think it over again. Anyway, Lu Ming has already stated that he can help. If you just nod your head, this matter will likely be settled. If you keep being stubborn now and wait until Lu Ming changes his mind or until the divorce agreement is approved, then it will really be over!"
Miao Miao anxiously reminded me several times to think it over carefully, as the final decision rested in my hands.
Lying in bed at night, staring blankly at the ceiling, my mind was filled with the question of whether or not to accept this proposal. It gave me a headache, so I sent a text to Huang Zhang.
"Can we change the terms? I'm willing to agree to anything else that doesn't involve others."
Within a minute, I received Huang Zhang's reply.
"No."
Indeed, I had no expectations from the start, and I couldn't say I felt disappointed. Huang Zhang's response was what I anticipated. What surprised me was that he contacted me again: "I really want to explore the charm you possess."
"??? What do you mean?" I instinctively became wary.
Eventually, Huang Zhang called me to tell me something he thought would make me happy: "Lu Zong has already contacted me and agreed to my terms. I was surprised it went so smoothly; I should have asked for more. Just kidding, don't be nervous. Since we've successfully collaborated, I won't drag my feet. Once all the paperwork is signed, you'll definitely receive what you want on the same day. We must stay in touch."
Huang Zhang spoke in a relaxed and cheerful tone, as if he had finally put down a heavy burden. He seemed to think I would feel the same way, and there was a sense of mutual understanding in his words.
"Are you saying that Lu Ming has already agreed? He gave you everything?"
"Of course! You didn't know? Ha, stop joking around. At this point, just relax. As long as we sign the contract, what's yours is yours, and what's mine is mine. I won't go back on my word; I have some integrity," Huang Zhang reassured me.
I was furious: "This is clearly a transaction between you and me. Whatever Lu Ming says doesn't count. If I want to, I could steal from him and hand it over to you without hesitation, but I'm not agreeing to this deal! His words don't count!"
"Hey! You're quite a special woman. The person involved has already agreed, and you still need to think about it? What are you considering? Just take what you want and smile secretly. Don't put on an act in front of me. You can't back out; the terms of the deal are set. You and Lu Zong both know that when the time comes, not a single penny can be less. If it is, I won't agree!"
Huang Zhang wants me to shut up and accept Lu Ming's help obediently. He probably thinks I'm just putting on airs after getting a little power. I won't argue with him: "I said, if I don't agree to this, you won't get a single penny from Lu Ming. This is a deal between you and me; understand that."
"Alright then, what do you mean? Do you want me to change the terms? If not from Lu Zong, then who else? Are you suggesting I find you instead? What, for a night together or something? But I'm not interested in you."
I felt my face flush with anger: "Change the terms a bit; don't go too far with your words!"
"Me going too far? You have something in my hands, and now you're acting like you're in charge while needing my help. Do you believe I could take back my words right now? You could kneel and beg me for three days, and I might not even pay attention to you!"
I sneered coldly: "If you didn't want to cooperate, you would have taken back your words long ago. You just want what's on Lu Ming; it's important to you, right? Don't think you can use this matter to pressure me. I said, if you change the terms without going too far, I'll consider it!"
"What? If I change the terms, you'll agree? We can sign the contract tomorrow?"
I was momentarily speechless.
Yes, even if he really changed the terms, would I truly agree to him?
"Alright, alright. It seems like you haven't thought this through yourself. I'll go discuss the terms with Lu Zong again. You think about whether or not to agree by tomorrow. If you're in, great; if not, forget it. I'm tired of arguing with a woman like you; it's pointless."
Huang Zhang cursed a couple of times and hung up the phone. My face was even hotter than before. Huang Zhang's evaluation of me made me extremely uncomfortable. All I wanted was a resolution; why did it seem like I was always in the wrong in the eyes of those around me?
That night, I didn't sleep well, my mind filled with Huang Zhang's words. He had already made concessions, right? The loss regarding Lu Ming was reduced a bit, so my guilt also lessened a bit. If I agreed... if I didn't agree...
"Zhuang Jun, it's time for breakfast. Are you awake?" Miao Miao knocked on the door and asked me. I responded and got ready before stepping outside. A steaming breakfast was already laid out on the table, with a variety of dishes.
Previously, Miao Miao had no time to eat and always grabbed something on the go. After sitting down, I asked her where the breakfast came from. She blushed and didn't answer, so I wisely chose not to press further.
After she learned about my phone call with Huang Zhang, she also fell silent for a while before asking me, "So what are your plans? We agreed on today. Although it's still morning, you should at least be prepared to make a choice. Don't change your mind at the last minute; otherwise, it will be very troublesome for Huang Zhang to handle."
"I know. I want to consider accepting it."
"What? Really?" Miao Miao looked surprised.
"While I still want to maintain some dignity, I realize that if I end up divorced without getting anything, I'll have no face left at all. How many people would laugh at me for that? I'm not afraid of that anymore, so why should I be afraid to accept help from others? I was too stubborn before; otherwise, things wouldn't have escalated this much."
Being abandoned by my husband like this has already become a joke. The little dignity I have left can't provide me with any support; I can only take a risk and rely on myself.
"Well, as long as you've thought it through. I'm really worried that Wang Xu won't get the punishment she deserves. At least now she's not in a good position; Deng Xiaomei is also in trouble after being sold out by Huang Zhang. I wonder how she feels about it. Maybe women with masochistic tendencies are just like that. Haha, what a show."
After hearing my agreement, Miao Miao seemed much more relaxed. She said she needed to leave for work and told me to call her if I needed anything. I nodded and noticed it was about time, so I found Lu Ming and informed him of my decision.
I wanted to give it a try and accept his help.
"Okay."
Lu Ming didn't ask further questions or say much; he simply replied with one word. I continued, "Anyway, thank you for this. I owe you more than one favor. If there's ever a way I can help you in the future, please let me know, and I'll do my best."
"You have already helped me," Lu Ming suddenly said.
I was taken aback. "I helped you? When?"
"You will find out. I will contact Huang Zhang first. You can come over when the time is right to take your things."
"Okay." After I agreed, my mood shifted from tense to relaxed. It turned out to be not as difficult to accept as I had imagined. Deep down, I felt a hint of joy.
I hope everything goes smoothly.
In the afternoon, Lu Ming asked me to come by at three o'clock. I tidied up and headed to the destination. Both Huang Zhang and Lu Ming were there. As I arrived, their gazes all turned toward me. Following their line of sight, I saw a familiar voice recorder placed prominently on the table in front of them.
At that moment, I was almost boiling with excitement but pretended to be indifferent as I walked over to sit next to Lu Ming.
"Haha, looking at Mr. Lu and Miss Zhuang together, they really are a match made in heaven. If Miss Zhuang successfully gets divorced, Mr. Lu and Miss Zhuang's happy occasion shouldn't be far off, right? I'll wish you both well in advance. Don't forget to invite me when the time comes; I'll definitely give a big red envelope to both of you, haha."
Huang Zhang's words were truly distasteful. After listening for a couple of sentences, I impatiently interrupted him, "Let's talk about serious matters; don't waste time."
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