Bai Yueguang returns to China, don't be a spare tire, divorce Lin

The original intention of today's gathering was reconciliation. Xu Xinyi secretly glanced at Lin Xuan. Although there were ripples in her heart, she still suppressed her dissatisfaction. She just bit her lip lightly and sat back in her original seat with some helplessness.

Father Xu's thoughts were like leaves blown by the wind, fluctuating. He noticed that Ye Wanqing and Lin Xuan walked into the restaurant almost one after the other, and he wondered if they had met by chance or had a tacit agreement.

If it was an accidental encounter, it could still be considered normal. At least it could show that Lin Xuan still had a trace of tenderness in his heart for Ye Wanqing.

But if they came together with careful planning, then tonight's banquet would probably be full of undercurrents and difficult to calm down.

"Axuan, Miss Ye, please take a seat first and see what delicacies you would like to taste." Father Xu greeted them warmly.

Ye Wanqing took the menu from Father Xu and responded gently, "Thank you, Uncle Xu."

She was no stranger to Xinyue Pavilion and was especially familiar with its specialties. Therefore, she carefully selected two dishes that Mrs. Lin particularly liked.

When Ye Wanqing announced the name of the dish, Lin Xuan unconsciously raised his eyes and his gaze gently swept across her face.

Ye Wanqing gently closed the menu and put it aside, then looked at Lin Xuan with a calm gaze.

Feeling Ye Wanqing's penetrating gaze, Lin Xuan frowned slightly, and a barely perceptible coldness flashed in his eyes.

Father Xu, who was standing by, keenly noticed this subtle change. The worry in his heart surged like a tide, becoming increasingly difficult to calm down.

As the dishes were served one by one, Mr. Xu tried to ease the tense atmosphere at the table with some light-hearted conversation:

"I never thought that Miss Ye, at such a young age, has already published so many novels. It's really impressive and she's incredibly talented."

Lin Xuan remained silent as usual, as if this kind of chat had nothing to do with him, so Father Xu focused all his attention on Ye Wanqing.

He usually didn't pay much attention to Ye Wanqing, but now he had to heap up hypocritical words of praise. However, in Xu's father's view, this was already a great affirmation of Ye Wanqing.

Ye Wanqing just smiled calmly and responded, "Mr. Xu, thank you for your compliment. I'm just doing what I like."

After she finished speaking, she said nothing more, as if everything was self-explanatory.

Father Xu had never expected Ye Wanqing to be so indifferent. Anger rose quietly in his heart. Although he tried his best to restrain himself, his tone inevitably became sharp:

"Miss Ye, being young and promising is a good thing, but excessive humility can turn into pride."

Ye Wanqing took a sip of tea and spoke in a calm but firm tone:

"Mr. Xu, if Miss Xu hadn't brought my work to the public eye, I'm afraid you still wouldn't know of my existence. I just want to say that everyone's achievements deserve respect, not just through word of mouth."

Although her words were light, they were like a sharp knife, accurately piercing Xu's father's pain point.

Everyone present heard the deep meaning in Ye Wanqing's words. Even Lin Xuan rarely looked at her again, with a complex look in his eyes.

In Lin Xuan's memory, Ye Wanqing always treated others with tolerance and kindness. He never thought that today she would be so direct and sharp to Xu's father.

Is it because of my existence that she has the courage?

However, since the incident was caused by him, Lin Xuan didn't mind Ye Wanqing using this occasion to express her position.

Xu Xinyi had barely restrained herself once, but was once again "hurt" by Ye Wanqing's words. She clenched her fists:

"Miss Ye, there's no need to be so insinuating. Dad and I invited you here tonight out of a sincere desire to apologize."

"I admit that my previous actions were inappropriate, and the development of the situation was beyond my expectations. Initially, I was just acting out of an ignorant impulse. I never expected it would cause such a big misunderstanding, let alone the uproar it would cause online, causing so much trouble for you and me."

"Tonight, I am here to sincerely apologize to you. I hope Miss Ye can be magnanimous and forgive my mistakes."

Although Xu Xinyi's words sounded sincere, they revealed an intention to shirk responsibility, which was obviously not what Ye Wanqing expected to hear.

Ye Wanqing had no intention of coming here tonight. She only had one clear purpose.

But Xu Xinyi's defense made her feel disgusted. Although she was not good at arguing with others, she would not let Xu Xinyi manipulate her at will.

Ye Wanqing slowly raised her head, a hint of a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she looked at Xu Xinyi with a sharp gaze:

"Ms. Xu is really good at self-exculpation and changing the subject. Which of those online disturbances wasn't manipulated by you? Unless you want me to expose all your behind-the-scenes methods, you probably won't sincerely admit it, right?"

Xu Xinyi and Xu's father's faces turned gloomy in an instant. If Lin Xuan had not been present, they would have been unable to suppress their anger towards Ye Wanqing.

"Ms. Ye, perhaps there are indeed some misunderstandings between us." Xu Xinyi tried to ease the atmosphere.

Ye Wanqing smiled lightly, with a look of relief in her eyes: "Ms. Xu is absolutely right. There is indeed a misunderstanding between us, but it is not about the things you are referring to. It is about the past between Lin Xuan and me."

She didn't want to waste any more precious time, so she got straight to the point:

"Regarding the dispute between Miss Xu and me, I believe the law will give a fair judgment. The reason I came here tonight is to clearly tell Miss Xu, or more precisely, to inform Miss Xu and Mr. Lin Xuan, that I have never had any private contact with him since our divorce."

Ye Wanqing paused for a moment and looked at Lin Xuan calmly:

"We've been married for six years. As someone who knows the details of our marriage agreement, Ms. Xu should be aware of it. So, Ms. Xu, don't worry. As your ex-wife, I won't interfere in your lives."

She hesitated for a moment and continued to say to Lin Xuan: "No matter what our marriage was like in the past, I must tell you clearly that the reason I chose to divorce is because our partnership has ended.

I have no intention of joining hands with you again, and I have no other unreasonable thoughts. From now on, please do not involve me in the matter between you and Miss Xu."

Ye Wanqing originally planned to find a suitable opportunity after the meal to express her feelings, but Xu's father and Xu Xinyi's relentless pressure forced her to end this heavy-atmosphere dinner early.

Since my mind has been made up and I have said everything, there is no need to stay any longer.

She picked up her handbag and said firmly, "I have made my purpose for coming here tonight clear. I believe Miss Xu and Mr. Lin Xuan both understand my intentions."

"I'm so sorry, I need to go first."

She nodded slightly in farewell, then picked up her handbag and walked towards the restaurant door with a firm step.

Ye Wanqing's words made Lin Xuan's face turn as cold as ice in an instant.

Xu Xinyi exchanged a subtle look with Xu's father. Xu's father shook his head slightly and signaled her to remain silent with his eyes.

Lin Xuan's expression at this moment makes people feel cold.

When Ye Wanqing was about to reach the door, she seemed to suddenly remember something, paused, turned around and said:

"Oh, by the way, Miss Xu, my patience isn't infinite. If you try to pester me again, I'll let you know what true fearlessness means."

When Ye Wanqing said these words, her tone was as calm as water, as if she was just discussing the choice of dessert after dinner.

However, Xu Xinyi could sense a deliberate provocation in her tone.

She couldn't help but look at Lin Xuan, but was surprised to find that Lin Xuan's expression was extremely cold at the moment, which made her smile freeze on her face instantly.