Put away your magical powers now!.

Chapter 260 [Midnight]

[Rushing and rushing, I finally made it before midnight!]
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Chapter 254 [Midnight]

In the evening, Lu Sisi went to the room on the second floor, ate something with Lu Xiuting, and talked for a while.

When Lu Sisi came out of the room, Chen Yan observed her carefully and found that there was nothing unusual about her expression.

He was certain that Lu Xiuting hadn't dared to say anything in front of Lu Sisi.

However, it doesn't matter if I say it.

Chen Yan had already made preparations—if that stupid woman dared to pull this trick, Chen Yan's response was simple.

He would pretend to "cure" Lu Xiuting and then tell Lu Sisi: Look, this is your mother's true face!
This caused Lu Sisi to completely lose the last bit of trust and expectation she had for this mother.

Then we should take an alternative approach: speak frankly and let go of all hope, so that there will be no more disappointment.

Lu Xiuting didn't make another foolish mistake, which is good; at least we don't need to use a backup plan anymore.

·
It must be said that Lu Xiuting did have some cunning and skill to win Yang Jiaming over back then.

Chen Yan gave her three days, and she actually did it.

·
After Yang Jiaming left that day, his anger gradually subsided halfway through the journey, and he began to regret it.

He was indeed a selfish person, so when Lu Xiuting provoked him to his face, driven by his pride and self-esteem, he confronted her head-on.

But his pride burned for only half an hour before it was completely extinguished, and the loss of benefits brought him back to his senses.

Expelled from the Yang family, removed from the family register, and stripped of his inheritance rights...

This is not a joke.

If it were a direct descendant, Yang Jiaming believed that even if the old man issued an order, he wouldn't really be that ruthless.

The problem is that he is not a direct descendant, but a son born out of wedlock.

The old man who was the head of the Yang family was an old-fashioned man who believed in the saying that having many children and grandchildren brings good fortune.

He himself had several women; Yang Jiaming knew from a young age that he had four mothers.

Unfortunately, his biological mother was the second child.

The second child means there are third and fourth children below. In terms of novelty, one's own mother has long lost favor and can't compete with the third and fourth children.

Compared to others—I don't seem to have anything to compare myself to. My abilities are average.

In the Yang family, he was like a chicken rib – neither good nor bad, but not worth throwing away.

But if you really anger the old man, then losing it is no big deal.

As a son of a concubine who isn't particularly favored, once the old man passes away, he'll be guaranteed tens of millions in the inheritance—no need to even think about getting more.

The two sons under the eldest son's name are both quite promising. One of them has already become a manager in the Yang family's business and is preparing to take over half of the old man's position—in fact, he has already taken charge, only lacking the title.

Another person with remarkable abilities took money from his family and invested in a company in an emerging industry, which is now close to going public.

If the old man were to pass away, one could imagine that as an illegitimate son, if he didn't inherit any of the estate, the branch company and factory in Jinling would likely be taken over by someone from his family.

If you don't have a share in a family trust...

Yang Jiaming sat in the parking lot and slammed his fist on the steering wheel.

That night, he tossed and turned in bed, holding his phone.

In WeChat, I typed "Let's talk again," then deleted it, then typed it again.

I can't bring myself to do it!
Today's outburst of anger has torn away the last shred of decorum between the two of them.

If I go back to talk to this woman now, wouldn't my outburst today become a joke?
Yang Jiaming felt a pang of regret!
It's not that I regret losing my temper today.

But...

He regretted how he could have been so blind and stupid back then, falling for this woman and marrying her!

If he hadn't married her back then, he wouldn't have cared if he had never gotten married in his life.

Anyway, there's no pressure. The old man doesn't care about his marriage. Even if he doesn't get married, he can play around for the rest of his life. He doesn't dare to dream of becoming rich and powerful, but he'll never have to worry about money.

He kept a woman outside the marriage, and she could have children. The family didn't really care about the child's status. The old man didn't care about children born out of wedlock—that's how he himself came to be.

"Damn it! I was out of my mind back then, how could I have gotten married! Now my entire fate is in the hands of this gold digger!"

Filled with regret, Yang Jiaming drank some alcohol at home and finally fell asleep in the middle of the night.

When he woke up, he had a terrible headache. He managed to turn over and pick up his phone from beside his pillow to take a look.

It was already 12:30 pm, and there were four missed calls on my phone.

One of them is that woman outside.

One of the calls came from the company.

The other two were calls from unknown numbers.

Yang Jiaming thought for a moment, then returned the company's call and casually dealt with a matter that was neither important nor urgent.

He couldn't be bothered to return the woman's call; it was just another round of her usual coquettish and charming act. Yang Jiaming wasn't in the mood for that at the moment.

As for calls from unknown numbers, who knows what kind of advertisements or sales pitches they're sending?

Yang Jiaming got up, drank a glass of water first, and after the dryness from his hangover was relieved, he finally calmed down and sat on the sofa at home to start thinking again.

He absolutely could not relinquish his right to inheritance.

Lu Xiuting is stubbornly putting on airs now; I don't know if she really dares to get a divorce or if she's just faking it...

Yang Jiaming's own judgment was the latter. What was Lu Xiuting without him? How could she dare to divorce him?
With four million and a two-bedroom apartment, is that enough to support her lifestyle as a wealthy wife?
However, Yang Jiaming also knew that he couldn't afford to gamble.

What if it's true? What if it's true? I'll lose everything.

So, you want to soften this woman's attitude...

child!

Yang Jiaming's heart skipped a beat, and such a thought came to mind.

child!!
It's not that I think Lu Xiuting has any deep feelings for the child—that woman is just as selfish as I am.

But children are ultimately a topic that can be brought up, a suitable excuse to use as a way to save face.

Just then, Yang Jiaming's phone rang again.

It was that unfamiliar number I'd called twice before.

After thinking about it, Yang Jiaming answered the phone.

"Hello, are you Mr. Yang Jiaming?"

"Yes, that's me," Yang Jiaming replied in a deep voice—judging from the other person's tone, it wasn't the kind of broken Mandarin used by telemarketers; it was a strong, steady voice.

"Hello Mr. Yang, I am Zhang, a lawyer from XXX Law Firm. I am here on behalf of Ms. Lu Xiuting to discuss your divorce with her..."

Yang Jiaming was stunned.

The next instant, a huge surge of emotions welled up inside him—anger and panic!
Lu Xiuting, you're serious!
Attorney Zhang continued on the other end of the phone, but Yang Jiaming didn't seem to be listening very carefully to what he was saying.

"...Regarding the terms of the divorce agreement, if you have any further objections, I can negotiate on behalf of Ms. Lu Xiuting. However, Ms. Lu Xiuting hopes to complete the formalities as soon as possible, and through me, she conveys to you that she is willing to make concessions on the division of marital property in exchange for ending this marriage as soon as possible..."

Yang Jiaming took a deep breath, finally regaining his senses: "She...she said that?"

"Yes, Mr. Yang, the current situation is that you have already signed the divorce agreement and submitted the divorce application to the civil affairs department. Now that the cooling-off period has passed, you can arrange a time to collect the divorce certificate and give each other a dignified ending..."

Attorney Zhang was still trying to persuade them.

Yang Jiaming snorted and said coldly, "Does she mean she's determined to get a divorce?"

“My client has a very strong desire to divorce,” Attorney Zhang replied cautiously.

"..." Yang Jiaming remained silent.

Based on Yang Jiaming's attitude, Attorney Zhang on the other end made a judgment, and his tone became much more serious afterward.

"My client, Ms. Lu Xiuting, means that if you are willing to go and get your divorce certificate in the next few days, then we can end things amicably."

If you are unwilling, then she will entrust me to file for divorce. I will formally submit the divorce application for Ms. Lu Xiuting to the court within three days.

I have to give you some advice, Mr. Yang. Based on the current state of your marriage, and the evidence my client currently possesses regarding your extramarital affair, it is sufficient to prove that the relationship between you has completely broken down, and that you are the one at fault for the breakdown of the marriage.

In such divorce proceedings, the probability of the court granting the divorce is very high, therefore…

Snapped!
Yang Jiaming hung up the phone immediately!
At this moment, Yang Jiaming, being a business operator after all, regained his composure.

He ignored the lawyer Lu Xiuting had hired and instead called a lawyer he had been working with for a long time.

After a brief consultation, Yang Jiaming received a professional assessment from a lawyer.

Given the current situation, if Lu Xiuting files for divorce, the probability of the court granting the divorce is indeed very high—because the other party must already have evidence of Yang Jiaming's extramarital affair.

The best way to delay a divorce is to fight over the division of assets—but that's not a very optimistic prospect.

Because he had evidence of the extramarital affair, Yang Jiaming was considered the party at fault.

Of course, the lawyer's advice is that if Lu Xiuting is also at fault for having an extramarital affair, Yang Jiaming can also submit it as evidence. In this way, he can win back some ground on the issue of non-distribution of property!
"But what if I don't want a divorce? I don't care about the division of property, I care about not getting a divorce!" "Then it will be very difficult. Whether it's your extramarital affair or Lu Xiuting's extramarital affair, it's enough to prove that the feelings in this marriage have completely broken down. Moreover... Mr. Yang, public opinion in society today is biased towards women."

If Ms. Lu Xiuting were to submit further accusations such as emotional abuse, marital mistreatment, or even domestic violence... even if you manage to clear your name in the end, you will be in a very embarrassing situation.

In such cases, the probability of the court granting a divorce is almost a certainty.

After hanging up the phone, Yang Jiaming remained silent for a long time.

Finally, with a bang, he slammed the phone against the wall.

·
Yang Jiaming visited again on the afternoon of the third day.

This time he didn't come alone; he brought his child—the couple's second son.

This younger brother of Lu Sisi inherited most of the physical flaws of both parents.

You can tell at a glance that they are related by blood, but their looks are just not that great.

Even when he and Lu Sisi stand together, you can tell at a glance that they are definitely siblings related by blood.

But it just doesn't look good.

It belongs to the kind that is both ugly and similar.

Chen Yan had already seen the boy's fate—unremarkable and mediocre.

Yang Jiaming brought his child to their door, and although he didn't say it explicitly, his attitude was already very clear.

Chen Yan personally greeted them at the door and then led the two inside.

Lu Sisi looked at her father who had come to visit again with a calm expression, but she was very gentle with her younger brother.

The boy looked a bit clumsy, and also a bit silly.

His gaze was somewhat evasive, suggesting a lack of confidence.

Lu Sisi took the initiative to go over and hold her younger brother's hand, leading him along with Yang Jiaming upstairs to Lu Xiuting's room.

Chen Yan walked last.

When the family was "reunited" in the room, Chen Yan did not insist on staying to watch the drama unfold. Instead, he stood at the door and gave Lu Xiuting a very subtle look.

It means to warn Lu Xiuting not to make a foolish mistake again and mess things up.

Afterwards, Chen Yan left the room, leaving the space to the family of four.

He went downstairs, sat in the living room, and took out his phone to browse online shopping information—the supplies in his storage jade pendant were still somewhat insufficient after venturing into the realm, so Chen Yan had replenished some goods this time he returned.

After a while, Lu Sisi came down the stairs with her younger brother.

Lu Sisi was very kind to her younger brother. She pulled the boy down to sit on the sofa, took out some snacks, and proactively unwrapped them and put them into his hands.

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad will have a good talk," Lu Sisi said gently to comfort him.

The younger brother nodded blankly, took a bite of chocolate, and then seemed to remember something: "Sis, I'm not worried."

"Ok?"

“Dad told me before that if he and Mom divorce, I will live with Dad and stay at the same school. I won’t transfer schools or move.” The younger brother shook his head, picked up a bottle of juice, and opened it. His tone was very calm: “Anyway, Mom doesn’t spend much time with me. I thought about it carefully, and it seems that it won’t really affect me.”

Lu Sisi opened her mouth.

She had heard that when her parents were getting a divorce, her younger brother had offered to live with their father. At the time, she actually felt a little bit resentful towards her brother.

After all, he was born after his mother carried him for ten months. Yang Jiaming didn't usually care much about his family, yet his younger brother actually chose his father...

But now it seems we really can't blame him.

Yang Jiaming neglects his family, but Lu Xiuting does?
Her daily life mostly consists of beauty treatments, working out, shopping, and afternoon tea with wealthy women...

These things filled her life, so how could she have the time and energy to be close to her child?

It might sound a little funny.

If we're talking about who the younger brother is closest to in this family...

It wasn't her father, nor her mother, and certainly not her older sister whom she had kept her distance from since childhood.

But...

Aunt Hu, the nanny at home.

·
This time, Yang Jiaming stayed in Lu Xiuting's room for an hour. When he came out downstairs, his expression was still not good, but at least he wasn't as angry as last time.

Clearly, this ill-fated couple finally had a talk.

Yang Jiaming didn't say anything. After coming downstairs, he called his son and nodded to Chen Yan.

However, before leaving, he unusually went to Lu Sisi's side.

“Sisi… Actually, all along, Dad has been too neglectful of you. And this time when your mother was sick, it was all thanks to you taking care of her. No matter how you look at it, Dad owes you a lot.”

As he spoke, he said in a low voice, "I transferred some money to your bank account. It's not compensation, and you don't have to refuse me—you're not independent yet, and you haven't graduated. It's only right for your father to give you living expenses."

Besides... with your mother living here, it's not appropriate for your boyfriend to always be responsible for her expenses."

Lu Sisi pursed her lips and didn't say anything.

Yang Jiaming also knew that his daughter and he had been estranged for so many years, so this attitude was normal.

He didn't say much, but turned to look at Chen Yan.

This time, after a moment of hesitation, he finally nodded and said in a low voice, "Mr. Chen Yan... thank you. I'm sorry to have troubled you with this matter."

Chen Yan smiled faintly.

As the father and son left, Lu Sisi's younger brother turned around and waved to them before they left.

"Goodbye, sister! Um... goodbye, brother-in-law!"

Upon hearing the word "brother-in-law," Chen Yan immediately found the young man more agreeable.

After everyone left, Chen Yan returned home and smiled at Lu Sisi, saying, "Of the three people in your family—your parents and your younger brother—only your younger brother seems alright."

Lu Sisi smiled, lowered her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Chen Yan..."

"Well, what's going on?"

“My mother has been staying here these days. Aren’t you unhappy?” Lu Sisi said in a low voice. “I know you don’t like her. I think, since she’s gotten much better now, why don’t we find a hospital and send her there to recuperate?”

Chen Yan glanced at Lu Sisi with some surprise.

Lu Sisi pursed her lips and said softly, "Chen Yan... I, I'm not a person who can't think straight."

She took out her phone and said slowly, "I just checked. Dad transferred 150,000 yuan to my account. That's enough to find a hospital and provide my mother with good treatment conditions. This is your home, your house. I can't let my mother keep eating and living here... Besides, you don't even like her."

Chen Yan smiled and said, "It's alright, let her stay here for now, and we'll talk about it again when she's feeling better."

·
This time, Lu Xiuting managed not to mess things up again.

Two days later, she actually went out.

This time, Lu Sisi was brought along as well, saying that she had made an appointment with Yang Jiaming and his son.

A family of four having a meal together.

The reason is... it's Lu Sisi's younger brother's birthday.

However, Lu Sisi secretly told Chen Yan that her younger brother's birthday hadn't arrived yet, but Lu Xiuting had somehow figured out a lunar birthday, which was supposedly in the next few days.

As for the exact date, and whether it's accurate or not... that's not important.

Lu Xiuting knew the truth perfectly well, but Yang Jiaming pretended not to.

However, the two of them simply used the child as a pretext to back down and ease tensions.

That evening, Lu Sisi brought Lu Xiuting home.

That evening, Lu Sisi told Chen Yan something: Lu Xiuting had decided to move back home in the next couple of days.

The reason is... her son hasn't been feeling well lately and misses his mother, so Lu Xiuting decided to go home and spend quality time with him.

Chen Yan smiled but didn't say anything.

At midnight, Chen Yan and Lu Sisi lay on the large bed in the master bedroom, with Lu Sisi already fast asleep.

Chen Yan was already in a meditative state when he suddenly felt the hairs on his entire body stand on end!
He exhaled softly and slowly opened his eyelids.

His gaze was calm as it swept lightly across the room, then closed again as if nothing had happened.

But Chen Yan's heart skipped a beat after he closed his eyes!

Because, just now, when that gaze swept across...

He saw it: in a corner of the room, a semi-transparent figure stood there, staring coldly at him on the bed!

That figure, that face—it was a carbon copy of Lu Sisi!

However, its body was semi-transparent, appearing and disappearing in a daze!

(End of this chapter)