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

As I walked out of Li Ningsu's office, the image of her expression after hearing my answer still echoed in my mind. She looked surprised and deep, as if she was thinking about something, without a trace of joy.

I didn't bother trying to guess what she was thinking. I went back to my seat and started talking to Meng Ziyin about our plan.

Meng Ziyin's eyes widened. "Brother Ye Qiu, our plan has been approved?"

I nodded.

She jumped up from her chair, overjoyed. "Brother Ye Qiu, I've been interning for two months now, and this is the first time I've handled any business, and I've even been recognized!"

I noticed her eyes were a little wet, so I couldn't help but pat her on the shoulder.

In this big company, someone as new as her, with neither connections nor real skills, is easily bullied. I heard that before I transferred her here, she was always doing errands, most often buying coffee for people.

I smiled and encouraged her, "That's great, let's keep up the good work."

Meng Ziyin nodded vigorously, looking at me with gratitude. "Thank you, Brother Ye Qiu, you are truly my benefactor. I will definitely study hard, I promise!"

"Okay." I smiled at her, then opened the file and explained the specific steps to her. Although Meng Ziyin was a novice, she was very motivated and smart. She could follow everything I said, and to be honest, our cooperation went very smoothly.

It's a pity she's Chen Yiran's girlfriend. Our relationship is getting better and better, but what if Jiang Yuwei steals her boyfriend away in the future? I'm really worried about how I'll face her then...

After get off work, I went straight to the hospital, and on the way I bought some grapes that my uncle and Gu Mengmeng both love.

I walked into the ward carrying fruit and immediately saw Gu Mengmeng massaging her uncle's legs. The two were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

I was taken aback and a little surprised.

Ever since my uncle fell ill, his leg has been bothering him, and he doesn't seem to like being touched. I was afraid of bothering him by asking too many questions, so I didn't dare to. I never expected that he would now let Gu Mengmeng massage his leg?

How did their relationship suddenly become so good overnight?

My uncle and Gu Mengmeng both smiled when they saw me come in.

Gu Mengmeng took the fruit from my hand and said, "I'll go wash the fruit."

After saying that, she turned and went into the bathroom. I moved a chair and sat down next to my uncle's bed, smiling as I asked, "Uncle, how are you feeling today? Is anything bothering you?"

My uncle's unshaven face was expressionless, but his dark eyes were fixed on me as he said earnestly, "I'm fine, Ye Qiu. I want to be discharged."

Upon hearing this, my smile vanished instantly, and I said seriously, "No, Uncle, your illness is quite serious. You just had surgery not long ago. If anything goes wrong, I'll be scared to death."

The uncle pursed his lips, and his full beard couldn't hide the frustration in his heart.

I saw it all and couldn't help but frown. Although I didn't know what he had been through all these years, his health was indeed very poor. It was clear that he hated hospitals, just like I used to; the more I went to the hospital, the more annoyed I became.

But I still had to comfort him, so I gently shook his hand. "Uncle, I know you must be really bored, but you can't be discharged right now. But going downstairs for a walk is fine. Just think of it as wanting to see me more often, and hang in there a little longer, okay?"

My uncle nodded at me. Just then, Gu Mengmeng came out after washing the grapes. Her delicate and fair face was full of smiles, and she looked like a gentle princess.

"Uncle, have some grapes. I just secretly tasted one, and it's so sweet."

Upon hearing this, the uncle immediately smiled and said, "This was chosen by Ye Qiu, of course it's good."

I laughed too. I love it when my uncle does that; when you're praising someone, you have to praise them to the skies!

After finishing the fruit, I ordered three more boxed meals. My uncle's was the lightest and most nutritious, while Gu Mengmeng and I ate stir-fried dishes.

I finished my food completely, and Gu Mengmeng's dark, deep eyes were fixed on me. "Ye Qiu, I've noticed that you don't seem to be a picky eater anymore. Since I came back, everything you eat looks delicious to me."

How could that be? It's because I never order takeout that I don't like.

However, I really enjoyed my meal. How could someone who has survived stomach cancer not treat themselves well?

I looked at her and winked at her. "If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's something wrong with your thinking. I'm a sunny and cheerful young man now, of course I'll enjoy everything I eat."

Gu Mengmeng couldn't help but laugh, her gaze towards me deep and complex, before she said, "Ye Qiu, I'm going abroad for two days starting tomorrow to go back to the hospital for a follow-up check-up. I've already told my uncle, and I wanted to let you know too."

I was taken aback. Gu Mengmeng usually acted so normally that I had forgotten that she had also injured her leg.

I quickly sat up straight. "Okay, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll take care of things here, Uncle. I'll also ask a caregiver to help, so you don't need to worry too much."

Gu Mengmeng's expression was somewhat complicated. In the end, she just looked at me and said, "It's just a follow-up check-up. I'll be back soon. My leg is fine now, so don't worry too much."

Hmm... Is it that obvious?

I grinned. I kept telling myself that I had done my best to make amends for Gu Mengmeng's leg injury. But if Gu Mengmeng hadn't saved me back then, she wouldn't have been injured at all. I always felt guilty towards her, and the fact that she died for me in my past life only made it harder for me to shake off that guilt.

My uncle seemed to sense that something was off, and coughed twice, interrupting my thoughts.

"Ye Qiu, push me outside for a walk."

"Okay." I pushed my uncle around the hospital, and Gu Mengmeng followed beside us. The three of us walked along the path in tacit understanding.

There were quite a few patients coming out of the hospital in the evening to take a walk and digest their food. The wind was blowing gently, and as I watched the people coming and going on the path, I felt quite moved.

Being able to live a healthy life is truly a luxury.

Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure flash by, and my expression immediately changed.

"Gu Xianzhe!" I called out.

Gu Mengmeng, who was next to me, paused for a moment and looked at me with a puzzled expression. "What's wrong, Ye Qiu?"

"Gu Mengmeng, can you give my uncle a push?" After saying that, I took off running and chased after that figure. I was so anxious, but unfortunately, I couldn't catch up in the end. At this time, there were too many patients who had finished eating, and they blocked my way.

I leaned against the wall, panting heavily.

My heart was pounding like a drum, my fingers were ice-cold, and a chill ran down my back. I couldn't help but recall things from my past life.

In my past life, I was Jiang Yuwei's husband. I admit I was pretty stupid; I just couldn't bear to divorce Jiang Yuwei and fawned over her to an extreme. However, I never hurt anyone. I loved Jiang Yuwei so much that I was so devoted that I even tolerated her infidelity.

However, Gu Xianzhe is a madman. He fell in love with Jiang Yuwei at first sight, was infatuated with her, and had an extremely strong possessive streak. In the second year of my marriage to Jiang Yuwei, after he learned of my identity, he repeatedly provoked me and forced me to divorce Jiang Yuwei.

I refused, and he became so twisted that he wanted to kill me. If Gu Mengmeng hadn't risked her life to save me, I would have been dead long ago.

But logically, he shouldn't have met Jiang Yuwei until a year later, and then given up his high-paying job to become a lowly employee at her company. The time hasn't come yet, so how come he's already in City A?

I felt terrified and overwhelmed by a sense of crisis, and I couldn't help but pat my stiff face.

"Am I being too paranoid? Maybe that person wasn't Gu Xianzhi at all..."

It's all Jiang Yuwei's fault! She's truly the root of all my suffering, a femme fatale! She harmed me once in my past life, and I absolutely cannot let her harm me a second time.

Regardless of whether that person is Gu Xianzhi or not, I must speed up the process of getting a divorce. I must avoid the tragedy of my past life!

I quickly returned to my uncle's side, and he and Gu Mengmeng both looked at me with blank expressions.

My uncle asked me, "Who did you see just now?"

Gu Mengmeng also said, "Yes, you look so pale, like you've seen a ghost."

That's even scarier than seeing a ghost; he'd actually dare to send someone to see a ghost.

I suppressed all my emotions and said with a smile, "It's okay, I just mistook you for someone I know."

My uncle just said "oh" without saying whether he believed it or not.

Gu Mengmeng frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.

After sending them back to their ward, I scrolled through my phone's contacts and found the lawyer who was "Ye Qiu," the original illustrator I worked with during my university years.

We have a very close relationship, and when I was making money before, I basically helped him get ahead.

I called him, exchanged a few pleasantries, and got straight to the point: "Old Gao, if the woman doesn't agree, what can I do to get a divorce as soon as possible?"