Heart Stealer

Qiu Xue walked towards the gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau, her steps firm and calm.

Xiao Tuobang stood behind her, his eyes following her figure closely, his heart filled with reluctance and regret.

"Miss Qiu, can I ask you one last question?"

There was a tremor in Xiao Tuobang's voice, as if he was afraid that Qiu Xue would reject his request.

Qiu Xue stopped, turned around slowly, and a smile appeared on her face.

"of course can."

Xiao Tuobang took two steps forward, and the distance between them became closer.

"Miss Qiu, I want to ask you, have you ever loved me?"

This question was like a sharp knife, piercing Qiu Xue's heart.

His heart beat faster, his breathing became rapid, and his eyes were fixed on Qiu Xue's face, waiting for her answer.

Qiu Xue's heart also trembled, she lowered her head and avoided Xiao Tuobang's gaze.

All the little details of their past flashed through her mind, and those sweet memories filled her heart with pain and helplessness.

She tried to calm herself down, then raised her head and looked into Xiao Tuobang's eyes.

"Mr. Xiao, given the situation, can I not answer this question?"

Xiao Tuobang felt a sense of loss, he knew that Qiu Xue's answer had hinted at everything.

He was silent for a moment, then smiled to himself.

"Hmph, even if you don't answer, I know the answer. You have never fallen in love with me."

There was a hint of sadness and regret in his voice, which made Qiu Xue feel sad.

She thought of the good times they had, and those sweet memories seemed to be right in front of her, but now they have become the past.

Xiao Tuobang's eyes were fixed on Qiu Xue, as if he wanted to see through her eyes to see her innermost thoughts.

"So, what are Miss Qiu's plans after the divorce?"

Qiu Xue took a deep breath, as if trying to calm the waves in her heart.

She raised her head and looked at Xiao Tuobang firmly.

"I've always been interested in jewelry design, and I want to make my dream a reality. I plan to study abroad for a while, then come back and open a jewelry store with my own design style. Mr. Xiao, what about you? What are your plans?"

Her words were full of confidence and determination, which made Xiao Tuobang feel surprised and admired.

He knew that Qiu Xue was a woman with aspirations and dreams, and her decision must have been well considered.

"I want to resign as the company's president and return to Platycodon Town to start a business."

Xiao Tuobang replied, with a hint of firmness and determination in his voice.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qiu Xue's eyes. She didn't expect Xiao Tuobang to make such a decision.

She looked into his eyes, trying to read his expression.

"Are you sure?"

she asked, a hint of worry in her voice.

She knew what this decision meant to Xiao Tuobang.

Xiao Tuobang nodded, his eyes firm and resolute.

"Yes, I'm sure. I want to go back to that familiar place and start my life again."

Qiu Xue was silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

"Well, good luck to you."

Qiu Xue turned around and continued walking towards the gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Her steps were firm and resolute, as if she was saying goodbye to the past.

Qiu Xue did not mention the divorce to her father. If Xiao Tuobang really resigned, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although Qiu Xue felt uneasy inside, she had no time to care about it at the moment. She just wanted to end this painful marriage as soon as possible.

The two of them understood each other tacitly. Without saying anything more, they quickened their pace and headed straight towards the divorce office.

Several pairs of men and women gathered at the office door, whispering to each other, sighing softly, and talking one after another.

The appearance of Qiu Xue and Xiao Tuobang instantly quieted the originally noisy scene.

Everyone's eyes were focused on them.

Suddenly, a man who looked like a staff member came over and said apologetically,

"I'm sorry everyone, the staff member who's handling the divorce today was unfortunately involved in a traffic accident and is currently hospitalized for observation. Could you please come back another day?"

When everyone heard this, they immediately started talking like a pot of boiling water, their faces filled with disappointment and helplessness.

Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue looked at each other and followed the crowd out of the certificate application hall.

Walking to the main road outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, Xiao Tuobang looked at the busy streets and wondered if this was God's will.

Does God not want them to get divorced?

He approached Qiuxue cautiously and said, "Qiuxue, can I treat you to a final farewell dinner?"

Qiu Xue snorted, gave him a disdainful look, and said, "We're getting divorced, so why bother having a farewell dinner? I'm a conservative person, not as romantic as in novels and TV shows. I think after a divorce, we shouldn't continue to have any contact. At least, I can't accept it right now."

Xiao Tuobang's face turned red instantly, as if it was burned by fire.

He smiled awkwardly, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"Miss Qiu, you are really heartless."

Qiu Xue curled up the corner of her mouth in a sneer, revealing the proud expression she often had before marriage.

"You only know now that I am so heartless."

Xiao Tuobang's heart felt like it was hit by a heavy hammer, and he was heartbroken.

Qiu Xue walked into her luxury car and rolled down the window.

She shouted to Xiao Tuobang, "Please find another time to get the divorce certificate as soon as possible."

After Qiu Xue finished speaking, she stepped on the accelerator. With a low roar, Qiu Xue drove away like an arrow.

Xiao Tuobang stood on the street, staring blankly in the direction where Qiu Xue disappeared.

He shook his head, opened his car door and got in.

As soon as he got in the car, his father-in-law called.

Qiu Xue has lived in her parents' home for so long, it is impossible that her father-in-law and mother-in-law were unaware of their quarrel.

Why didn’t the father-in-law and mother-in-law persuade Qiu Xue to go home?

They didn't even ask him to go and pick Qiuxue up? Could it be that his father-in-law and mother-in-law were also tacitly approving their divorce?

Xiao Tuobang picked up the phone with gritted teeth.

"Hey, Dad, what's up?"

Qiu Rongyao's attitude was very serious, as if he took this issue very seriously.

"Tuobang, the construction of the new company headquarters is a bit slow. Please go over there this afternoon to follow up."

"Okay, I'll follow up right away."

Xiao Tuobang answered readily, but he was also very confused.

Why did his father-in-law only talk about business with him and never mention Qiu Xue?

He was just about to ask his father-in-law about Qiu Xue, but Qiu Rongyao hung up the phone in a hurry, making him feel extremely disappointed and helpless.

Xiao Tuobang shook his head helplessly. He took a long breath and tried to calm his inner turmoil.

He turned the car around and drove towards the company's headquarters construction site.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun gradually dissipated, and the sky was dyed with a light ink color.

Xiao Tuobang dragged his tired body after a busy day of work and slowly opened the door.

The moment he stepped into the villa, his eyes were instantly attracted by the bright lights in the living room.

Xiao Tuobang clearly remembered that before he went out in the morning, he turned off all the lights in the house with his own hands.

Now the lights in the living room are brightly on. What is going on?

Could it be that there was a thief in the house? This thought flashed through Xiao Tuobang's mind, causing him to suddenly tighten his grip.

With an uneasy mood, Xiao Tuobang hurried towards the living room.

With every step he took, his heart beat faster, as if he could hear the rapid beating echoing in his ears.

He walked to the door of the living room and looked out. The scene in front of him instantly relaxed his tense nerves.

I saw Mrs. Zhen wearing an apron and bustling around in the kitchen.

She skillfully took out delicious dishes from the pot and gently placed them on the dining table.

While Mrs. Zhen was busy with her work, she did not forget to look up at the door.

When she saw Xiao Tuobang, a friendly smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Young Master, you're back! I've prepared the food, come over and eat it while it's hot." Sister Zhen greeted him warmly.

Xiao Tuobang walked quickly to the dining table and looked at the table full of delicious dishes, feeling extremely warm in his heart.

But he didn't rush to sit down and eat. Instead, he looked at Mrs. Zhen expectantly and asked impatiently, "Mrs. Zhen, is the young lady back too?"