After the divorce, the aloof female CEO was filled with regret.

Jiang Yuwei was silent for a moment, then said coldly, "I'll call Secretary Li right now and have her investigate this thoroughly."

I nodded, feeling a little more at ease.

With Jiang Yuwei involved, handling this matter will definitely be much simpler.

When Gu Xianzhi came to find me in my past life, Jiang Yuwei was unaware of his actions, and I underestimated his level of madness, which ultimately led to an irreversible tragedy.

But now that Jiang Yuwei is here, she has power, influence, and brains. She definitely won't let Gu Xianzhe have a chance to deal with me. I'm afraid he won't even be able to get into the old house.

After I relaxed, the porridge tasted much sweeter. But I didn't notice that Jiang Yuwei's face was gloomy and her eyes were sharp, as if she wanted to devour me.

After dinner, I went downstairs for a walk to aid digestion.

As soon as he returned to his room, Zhang Yan stood at the door dragging a bucket. "Sir, may I come in?"

I nodded, but my gaze was irresistibly drawn to the bucket. When he got closer, I saw that it was completely dark inside.

Zhang Yan explained with a smile, "Sir, this is a smart foot bath tub. The herbal packs inside were prescribed by a traditional Chinese medicine doctor at my request. You can soak your feet for a while to relax. You've had a long day, and this can help prevent foot swelling!"

I didn't pay much attention at first, but when I heard the last sentence, my eyes lit up instantly.

If this method can really prevent swollen feet, then I can get a good night's sleep.

"Then I'll try."

Where did Jiang Yuwei find her housekeeper who knows so much?

I rolled up my trouser legs and put my feet in. The water temperature was just right, warm and cozy!

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Sir, if you soak your feet and massage your calves at the same time, it can also relieve your leg cramps."

Upon hearing this, I replied without hesitation, "Really?"

As I spoke, I bent down slightly, looking at my calves that were half submerged in the water, and asked, "How should I massage them?"

Just as I was about to reach out, Zhang Yan stopped me. "Sir, you are not in good health right now and cannot keep bending over like this. Let me help you!"

As Zhang Yan spoke, he started to squat down, which startled me so much that my voice changed.

"No, please, I'd rather just soak here for a while longer!"

I've always done things for myself since I was a child, and I'm just a little weak now, not unable to move. I really can't accept having someone else wash my feet for me.

Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I know you're embarrassed, sir. Well then, I'll have General Manager Jiang come over and help you."

Before I could refuse, Zhang Yan continued, "You had an accident because of President Jiang, and you're the one who's suffering. President Jiang can't just do nothing and wait for your reply, can he? Don't you think that's unfair?"

"Or are you just going to make Mr. Jiang comfortable and not have to do anything else?"

Hearing this, I instantly became furious. Although I kept emphasizing that I would not remarry her, I would bear all the suffering while Jiang Yuwei lived such a comfortable life. Why should she?

Thinking about this, I became less resistant to Jiang Yuwei massaging me. I suffered because of her, so it was only right that she made some sacrifices.

Just then, footsteps came from the doorway. I turned around and saw Jiang Yuwei coming out of the bathroom, her hair still damp.

Zhang Yan immediately walked over with a smile, "President Jiang, you've come at just the right time."

He lowered his voice halfway through his sentence, and I didn't hear a word he said after that. He smiled at me and then left the bedroom.

Jiang Yuwei smiled and walked towards me, squatting down with practiced ease.

I don't know if I'm overthinking it, but I always feel like Jiang Yuwei's eyes are a bit strange.

Jiang Yuwei gently massaged my calves with her fingertips. Her technique was very skilled, with just the right amount of pressure, and she perfectly avoided my ticklish spots.

After pressing for just a few minutes, I couldn't help but yawn, and my eyelids started to feel heavy.

It must be admitted that if Jiang Yuwei loves someone, she will become a qualified and perfect wife. She can tolerate all of her husband's temper and also put aside her pride to do many things for him.

Just like with me now, they pay attention to my emotions at all times. If I eat less, they will coax me to eat.

Grandpa Jiang once told me that once Jiang Yuwei falls in love with someone, she won't easily change her mind; she'll only do her best to be good to him. I think I'm starting to understand that now.

But can all of this really outweigh the predetermined plot that Chen Yiran spoke of? In his narrative, Jiang Yuwei is the female lead, and she's supposed to be with him. If I were with Jiang Yuwei…

Thinking about this, I suddenly came to my senses. Why did I suddenly make this assumption? I had been resisting all along, and I knew that it was impossible for Jiang Yuwei and me, but this thought still lingered in my subconscious.

No, my experiences in the previous lives were tragic enough. In this life, all I need to do is protect myself. Whether I'm a supporting male character or not, I must live well.

"Alright." Jiang Yuwei's gentle voice brought me back to reality.

The timer on the foot bath tub had already reset to zero, and Jiang Yuwei picked up a towel from the side to wipe my feet.

I was about to offer to wipe it myself, but Jiang Yuwei was quick and didn't give me a chance to refuse. She gently put my slippers on.

After spending more than a month together, the atmosphere between us is no longer as tense as before. On the contrary, it's like a couple who have been together for a long time; the relationship isn't as sweet as it used to be, but it's definitely not cold either.

My conversations with her gradually became more peaceful, and we would inform each other of what we were doing.

Jiang Yuwei stood up. "I'll go pour out the water and then take care of some work. You take a shower and go to sleep first. I won't be gone for long."

I casually replied, "Okay!"

Just as I stood up, I suddenly felt a warmth in my palm; Jiang Yuwei had grabbed my hand.

Although we usually talk more casually and peacefully than before, we almost always limit our physical contact to sleeping at night, when Jiang Yuwei holds me.

I shook off her hand. "Get to the point and keep your hands to yourself."

Jiang Yuwei lifted her eyelids and stared at me with a half-smile. "If you want me to massage your legs in the future, just say so. Don't be shy. It's my honor to do these things for my husband."