"We're adults now, can we be more practical?" Jiang Ziyu looked at him with a helpless expression.
She had tried before, but what was the result? While expressing affection was easy, maintaining it in reality was difficult. This current arrangement was the best. They were the father and mother to their children, who would receive double the love, and they didn't have to be tied to each other.
Di Mingjue's mind was filled with her; his thoughts refused to leave his mind, and he couldn't think about practical matters.
"I know you don't like life at the Di residence. Rest assured, I will handle everything and ensure no one disturbs you again. Let's live together as a family of four, okay?"
His eyes held a flicker of longing as Di Mingjue, wide-eyed, feared another rejection.
Given his stance, it was impossible to take Qianqian away. Since returning to the country and sensing Di Mingjue's presence, Yu Ze and the other child had been dispirited every day abroad. Though they didn't say it, their actions and expressions showed they missed their family in the country.
Jiang Ziyu looked up, meeting his gaze and thinking seriously. "Allow me to consider it. I'll give you my answer tomorrow."
"I'm not in a hurry. Take your time to think," Di Mingjue's tense expression relaxed into a smile. He pointed to the cabinet, lowering his pride to ask Jiang Ziyu, "Your clothes are still in there. I didn't have anyone take them away."
"Mhm," Jiang Ziyu responded.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Di Mingjue clenched his fists, as if returning to his younger days, feeling shy and unsure how to face her.
*Bang bang~*
"Mingjue!" Di Jianhan's voice sounded outside the door.
Jiang Ziyu frowned, already guessing what he was about to say.
"I'm going out for a moment. Don't worry, I'll handle it," Di Mingjue reassured Jiang Ziyu before immediately opening the door and leaving the room without delay.
Di Jianhan, who had intended to enter, saw the tightly shut door and directed all his anger towards Di Mingjue.
"Come with me to the study."
"No need, we can talk here."
The outcome would be the same regardless of where they spoke.
Unable to dissuade him, Di Jianhan began at the doorway. "Qianqian is still with that woman?"
"She's asleep. Is there something?" Di Mingjue asked coldly.
Hearing the lazy tone in his voice, Di Jianhan patted his shoulder. "I'm talking about serious matters. Behave yourself."
Serious matters? Di Mingjue scoffed, "You don't need to say anything more. I know what you're going to say. I won't agree, and from now on, I will withdraw from Di Jue Group."
"What did you say? Say it again if you dare?" Di Jianhan looked at him in disbelief.
He wouldn't repeat himself if he didn't mean it. Having spoken, he had no fear.
"I will take my wife and children and leave the Di residence to live separately."
"Fine, threatening me? Since you say so, I'll see how you live without the Di family!"
Di Jianhan had no understanding of Di Mingjue, neither his personality nor his behind-the-scenes efforts. He was completely unaware. He assumed that once Di Mingjue left the Di residence, he wouldn't be able to live, but in reality, he could still live a carefree life.
In a fit of rage, Di Jianhan summoned the servants to drive them out.
Standing at the entrance of the Di residence, Jiang Ziyu glanced at the bright villa before her. "Is it worth it?"
For her, he chose to abandon the life of the Di family, even giving up the company he had worked for his entire youth.
Di Mingjue, carrying Qianqian in one arm and holding Jiang Ziyu's hand with the other, said, "Don't worry. Without everything from the Di residence, I still have the ability to provide you with a happy life."
Seeing him bravely take this step, Jiang Ziyu had no reason to retreat. Her fingers intertwined with Di Mingjue's, and she leaned her head on his shoulder, relying on him.