After divorcing the mute girl, President Gu knelt down and begged for reconciliation.

Chapter 30 Things change and people change
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi paused, feeling somewhat resentful that even delivering tickets had been done through someone else.

Xiao Yi once wondered if his life would have been less painful if Gu Xijue hadn't married Song Jin'an.

He gripped the wine glass tightly, turned to look at Gu Xijue, his eyes reddening: "By dragging this out, you're hurting Ruoya."

"But no one can change her feelings for you. If you still have feelings for her, you should divorce Song Jin'an immediately and give Ruoya a proper identity."

Duan Nanhe was still swinging a cocktail bottle when he heard Xiao Yi say this, and he immediately perked up: "I don't agree. Is this fair to the little mute?"

Then, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he continued fearlessly, "Young Master Xiao, isn't this just a case of loving someone because of their pets and being completely brainless?"

"This is the perfect time to snatch her away. Think about it, our young master Gu already has a wife and children, and the old master of the Gu family is keeping a close eye on him. It's obvious that the divorce won't happen. Miss Su can't possibly stay by young master Gu's side forever, can she? Even if she wanted to, would the Su family agree?"

As he spoke, he poured wine for the two of them with great enthusiasm, then shook his head speechlessly: "How can you keep playing the role of a knight silently protecting the princess? Princess Su is either married off to Prince Gu, or to some Prince Fu or Prince Zhou. They've gone around the world, and it's never your turn!"

Duan Nanhe's consistent motto is: "Whoever you love, just go for it!"
Don't cower in the back, or the people in front will still get to eat meat, while by the time it's your turn, there won't be any soup left.

However, if Duan Nanhe really had to choose between Su Ruoya and Song Jin'an, he wouldn't approve of either of them.

Xiao Yi looked at Duan Nanhe and said, "Which eye of yours saw me silently protecting her from behind?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Nanhe's reaction was much stronger than Gu Xijue's: "Huh?"

If it were the old Gu Xijue who heard this, he would definitely have punched Xiao Yi instead of sitting in the chair.

When Xiao Yi said those words, he was trying to provoke Gu Xijue, but he didn't expect Gu Xijue to remain unmoved, with little change in his expression.

This touched him deeply, and he sneered, "So three years is enough to change a person."

Three years have passed and everything has changed.

Duan Nanhe: "Of course, look at you, you've changed too."

"Three years ago, I only wanted to be a knight who silently protected the princess. Three years later, I already want to kick the prince out of the princess's heart and move in."

Then he added, "But next, I think you need to have the courage to persevere. This princess's heart is as cold as an iceberg, and it's not so easy to melt it. But once the ice melts, a perfect match will surely be made."

Xiao Yi finally couldn't take it anymore and glanced at Duan Nanhe: "Why are you talking so much today?"

"Oh, am I that talkative?"

Just then, Gu Xijue finally spoke up: "Are you going to drink or not? If not, get the hell out of here."

He lost his temper, and even he didn't know what nameless rage was raging about: "Get out!"

As he spoke, he started smashing the bottle, which landed on the wine cabinet, startling Duan Nan and making his heart pound: "Gu Xijue, are you out of your mind? This cabinet is full of fine wines!"

If I were to smash a few bottles of his drink, I'd be heartbroken all night.

He hasn't even had a chance to drink it yet...

Xiao Yi glanced at Duan Nanhe: "If you keep talking nonsense, he'll really go crazy and smash this whole cabinet of your wine."

Gu Xijue didn't know what was wrong with him; his stomach churned, and his heart burned with anxiety!
Duan Nanhe and Xiao Yi exchanged a glance, now standing on the same side. Duan Nanhe said, "I have some things to take care of at home. My mom wants me to go back early. Otherwise, shall we call it a day?"

He was genuinely afraid that if the wine didn't dissipate soon, the cabinet full of fine wine would truly be going to meet the King of Hell.

Just then, Gu Xijue's phone rang: "Hello?"

When he first answered the phone, his voice was still a little angry, but when the other end spoke, he rubbed his temples and his voice softened: "I'm at the banquet." "I didn't drink much."

"Ah."

"understood."

……

Even after hanging up the phone, Xiao Yi and Duan Nanhe's eyes were still on Gu Xijue when he finally spoke again: "She's coming over."

This "she" is, of course, Su Ruoya.

Over the years, Duan Nanhe had only met Su Ruoya when he met Gu Xijue, so they weren't very close. Before they broke up, she was just his childhood friend's girlfriend.

Half an hour later, Su Ruoya arrived. She greeted Xiao Yi and Duan Nanhe first, then immediately went to Gu Xijue's side, her eyes full of tenderness: "How much did you drink?"

"Not many," Gu Xijue said in a deep voice.

Su Ruoya took out a pill from her bag, unscrewed the thermos, and handed it to him: "Stomach medicine."

She knew that Gu Xijue had a bad stomach and that his stomach would definitely hurt if he drank too much, so she went to the pharmacy to buy the brand of stomach medicine he always took and also prepared warm water.

Gu Xijue frowned as he looked at the medicine in her hand, then took it and drank it down with warm water.

Su Ruoya watched him from the side, and exchanged pleasantries with Xiao Yi and Duan Nanhe. Before leaving, she invited them to watch her performance.

Gu Xijue stood up from his chair and took his arm, saying, "You've had too much to drink. Let me help you. Be careful on the stairs."

She looked exactly like a gentle and virtuous wife. Anyone who didn't know the situation would really think that Gu Xijue had been married to her for many years and that the two were a loving and devoted couple.

As Xiao Yi watched their retreating figures, a hint of bitterness and struggle flashed in his eyes.

Duan Nanhe, however, shrugged indifferently: "The world has gained another heartbroken person."

He's now a carefree, loveless man, flitting from flower to flower without ever getting attached. All he wants in this life is happiness; he doesn't care about a long-term relationship with a woman. He has plenty of money, so what's there to be afraid of?
Furthermore, I don't really understand Gu Xijue and Xiao Yi; what kind of people are these, so obsessed with romance...?

It's really not worth a single penny!
Inside the car, Gu Xijue had been drinking and couldn't drive, so Su Ruoya got into the driver's seat and helped him fasten his seatbelt. As the car was about to start, she asked, "Xijue, where do you want to go?"

"Should we go to my place, or..."

She gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, waiting for Gu Xijue's answer.

She was even hoping he would say he would take her home, but after a few seconds, Gu Xijue finally spoke: "Take me home."

"I still have important emails to reply to tonight."

Su Ruoya felt somewhat disappointed and resentful, making it difficult for her to accept the situation.

It was just that he found another reason to shut her up.

Su Ruoya's eyes darkened. Although Gu Xijue had been very kind to her since they returned to China, this kindness...

It wasn't about physical intimacy while lying in bed; with such a great opportunity tonight, how could she be willing to give it up?

Su Ruoya looked at him and said coquettishly, "Xi Jue..."

(End of this chapter)