"Miss Jiang must have guessed what I'm here to discuss." Upon entering the study, Di Jianhan immediately inquired of Jiang Ziyu.
Beyond Di Mingjue, was there anything else they could discuss?
Jiang Ziyu responded just as forthrightly, "I do."
"It seems Miss Jiang is also a smart person. Since you know, shouldn't Miss Jiang also yield your position sooner, to gain a good reputation for magnanimity?" Di Jianhan's tone was gentle, yet carried a sense of pressure.
Facing Di Jianhan's repeated scrutiny, Jiang Ziyu's lips felt as if they were sealed with glue.
Agree?
The simple two words simply wouldn't come out.
"Miss Jiang, is it difficult to make a decision?" Di Jianhan pressed. "From what I understand, your marriage with Mingjue was a business arrangement, with little affection involved. Rest assured, after the divorce, our Di family will provide you with compensation, as thanks for your care of Mingjue during this time. Public opinion will not speak ill of you."
Jiang Ziyu suddenly stood up from the sofa. Facing Di Jianhan's displeasure, she directly stated her inner thoughts, "I apologize, but I cannot agree to your proposal at this time. As for how far my relationship with Mingjue will go, I have decided to leave it to time."
If he truly wished to live with Lu Sisi later, then she would leave his life completely clean after obtaining what she desired.
Disregarding Di Jianhan's scolding, Jiang Ziyu emerged from the study. She saw Di Mingjue, holding Qianqian, walking towards her with a worried expression.
Seeing Jiang Ziyu, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why did you come back so suddenly?" Jiang Ziyu asked, adjusting her mood.
When Di Mingjue returned, he happened to see Lu Sisi holding Qianqian and trying to stop her from crying. From Lu Sisi, he inadvertently learned that Jiang Ziyu had been called away by Di Jianhan for a talk. He immediately took Qianqian upstairs.
At that moment, Di Mingjue was greatly worried that Jiang Ziyu might give up on him due to something Di Jianhan had said.
Fortunately, she had not.
"I said that what I've chosen will not change. I will not give up on you choosing her," Di Mingjue sincerely expressed his feelings to Jiang Ziyu.
Jiang Ziyu was amused by his serious demeanor. She took Qianqian from his arms, wiped the tears from Qianqian's face, "I know."
It was precisely because of his sincere words during these past few days that she had not immediately agreed to Di Jianhan's request.
"What did the old man say to you?" Di Mingjue couldn't help but ask.
On the way back to the room, Jiang Ziyu stopped and glanced at him, "Do you really want to know?"
"Of course."
"He said he would give me money to leave you," Jiang Ziyu told him face to face.
Di Mingjue immediately frowned. "Don't listen to him."
Jiang Ziyu smiled without responding.
In this world, the people who could change her thoughts and actions were no longer present. Now, she would not be influenced by anyone. No one could stop what she wanted to do.
Upon returning to the room, Jiang Ziyu went into the bathroom to wash away the tears from Qianqian's face.
After the old lady learned about the attempt to snatch Qianqian, Di Jianhan was reprimanded. Lu Sisi was also implicitly warned.
Seeing that she gained no advantage, Lu Sisi came up with a new idea. She deliberately whispered to Di Jianhan, probing his thoughts.
Di Jianhan seemed to be enchanted by Lu Sisi. Whatever she said, he would agree. Sensing Lu Sisi's affection for Di Jianhan, she wanted even more for Jiang Ziyu to leave the Di residence.
...
The peaceful days at the Di family lasted only a few days before Lu Sisi started causing trouble again.
Di Jue Group recently launched a new product, and Di Mingjue was busy with work every day, even staying at the company overnight for several days.
Jiang Ziyu was also not idle, researching medicine to treat Qianqian's throat.
One day, Jiang Ziyu used the excuse of a kindergarten field trip, requiring her to be away for two days and one night.