Quenching

"How do you know you're saving them and not harming them? Do you think they have a way to actually jump into the river?"

"What do you mean? Why did they jump into the river? Why did they..."

“You don’t even have any luggage, you can easily hail a taxi with a wave of your hand, but she’s dragging heavy bags, she might not even have enough money to take the bus.”

"Then why do they get married?"

"Heh, before you win her over, she's a princess, showered with the stars in the sky, living as if in a palace. Now that the time is right, it's like living in a dilapidated thatched hut with drafts everywhere, groveling and begging all day long. She can accept criticism, insults, trampling and humiliation, but none of that can buy her a baby's milk powder."

Huang Qiaqia bit her lip angrily and stammered out a sentence.

"Why... why?"

"There was no infidelity, no lack of love, it's just that the man has become lazy, lax, and has reverted to being the obedient son at his parents' house, instead of the woman's husband and the child's father. He's unwilling to give the woman and child even a penny more?"

"Can women earn their own money?"

"How is she supposed to earn a living? How many women have extraordinary skills? At best, they can only make ends meet. Besides, even if she was once a powerful figure, the competition is so fierce now. How can she compete with a child on her shoulders? On the surface, everyone cares about the child, but in reality, only the woman is taking care of him. Everyone cherishes the child, but only the woman is desperately hoping someone will give her something to eat, just something to eat, just something to eat..."

"Does he no longer love her?"

"Love, before marriage, wouldn't allow a woman to do any housework or suffer any grievances. But ever since his family got involved, everything has probably changed. He listens to his family and doesn't listen to his wife at all. Last year, I saw someone jumping off a cliff by themselves, and this year he's jumping off a cliff with his child in his arms. Haha, it's better to jump off with the child in your arms. If you leave the child behind, who will care for him?"

"family?"

Huang Qiaqia slumped in her seat, the light in her eyes gradually fading, her long eyelashes covering the disappointment in her eyes. She staggered off the bus and changed her destination.

It was late at night when Wanli Fuguang called Wu Haofeng.

Why hasn't Huang Qiaqia returned yet?

"Today she and Kong Yanfei went to the photography studio. They had no problems with connecting flights and taking taxis. Afterwards, they went to the company of their senior from the same department."

"company."

"Intelligent technology does a very good job in database management and maintenance?"

"Can't your company's laboratory do this kind of work?"

"can do."

"I'm going to Sheng Shanxing's place."

Wanli Fuguang's face was gloomy. He hung up the phone and went straight to Sheng Shanxing's hospital.

Are you still busy?

Sheng Shanxing glanced at Wanli Fuguang and said impatiently.

"As you can see, I'll apologize as soon as I'm done with my work, so please don't rush me."

Sheng Shanxing put down the report in his hand, got up to get the instruction manual that he had carelessly tossed onto the printer.

Wanli Fuguang's cold tone revealed his dissatisfaction.

"Have you forgotten the date you and Kong Yanfei got married?"

"Of course I remember. I've already sent someone to the countryside to bring Kong Yanfei's parents over, and I've also made sure they do more work so that they can spend more time with Kong Yanfei during their wedding."

"The work is never-ending, you..."

“Young Master, we are not like you, who only need to chat with people and assign tasks all day long and have plenty of time to relax. People like us have to protect the empire that our parents built for us.”

"Huang Qiaqia went to see Kong Yanfei again, they..."

"I'll say it again, I will apologize, I will sincerely apologize, but as you can see, I don't have time right now. Besides, I know Kong Yanfei, she'll be back for her wedding."

Sheng Shanxing held the phone in his left hand and the instruction manual in his right, taking a deep breath.

Wanli Fuguang's eyes flashed with a hint of indifference as he gave a soft snort and said indifferently.

"Then?"

Sheng Shanxing paused for a moment, but did not call the legal department.

"What do you mean?"

"If you've been together for a long time and every time a conflict arises, you've always used logic and right and wrong to overcome your emotions, over time, Kong Yanfei will have accumulated emotional baggage. As for the wedding, Kong Yanfei is just giving an explanation to both sets of parents, relatives, and friends."

A spark suddenly ignited in Sheng Shanxing's eyes, and he was about to speak angrily when Wanli Fuguang turned around and gracefully left Sheng Shanxing's office.

Sheng Shanxing took a deep breath, threw the phone on his desk, and looked up to see his handsome and tall figure back in the office.

"what happened?"

Sheng Shanxing put down the instruction manual in his hand, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, and followed Wanli Fuguang's footsteps.

In Huang Qiaqia's home in the community, Sheng Shanxing stood at the head of the bed, questioning Huang Qiaqia, who was lying on the bed, with a slightly angry expression.

"What happened?"

"nothing?"

Huang Qiaqia looked miserable, pulled the blanket up, and wanted to sleep.

Sheng Shanxing snatched the blanket away and questioned him angrily.

"When did you learn to lie? Tell me now."

Huang Qiaqia gritted her teeth, her facial features contorted, and with all her might, she forcefully pried open Sheng Shanxing's thumb.

Seeing Huang Qiaqia's aggressive demeanor, Wanli Fuguang guessed that she wouldn't talk to Sheng Shanxing, so he gently patted Sheng Shanxing's shoulder to comfort him.

"Since Huang Qiaqia wants to sleep for a while, let's go out first!"

Huang Qiaqia, her cheeks flushed, was still struggling to pry open Sheng Shanxing's index finger when suddenly Sheng Shanxing let go. Huang Qiaqia fell backward, but fortunately, a reliable arm held her head firmly, preventing her from hitting the headboard.

"Go to sleep!"

Sheng Shanxing casually tossed the blanket onto Huang Qiaqia and hurried away. Huang Qiaqia simply closed her eyes, turned to her side, and went to sleep.

A warm feeling washed over Huang Qiaqia from behind. She arched her back slightly, and the warmth returned. This feeling was wonderful… but…

"Should we turn on the air conditioner?"

The weather was still chilly despite the sudden warmth, so Huang Qiaqia wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, curling up into a ball to keep warm.

Wanli Fuguang stared at Huang Qiaqia, who was wrapped up like a ball, his gaze hardened, and he strode out of the bedroom with heavy steps, coldly questioning Wu Haofeng, who was waiting in the living room.

"What happened to Huang Qiaqia? Why is she ignoring everyone?"

“I fell in the dorm and asked Liu Yiyu and the others to bring me back. My three roommates practically dragged me out. I asked them all the way in the car, but they wouldn’t say anything. When I got back, I locked myself in my bedroom.”

Sheng Shanxing's voice carried a hint of sorrow.

"Fell down? You mean Huang Qiaqia fell down in the dormitory?"

"Yes, it seems she fell while getting ready to wash up."

As Wu Haofeng answered, he carefully examined Sheng Shanxing's every word and action. It seemed that Sheng Shanxing was very concerned about Huang Qiaqia's fall, especially Huang Qiaqia's leg...