Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

The intense mental exertion, combined with a cold and fatigue, left Xu Qingcheng extremely exhausted, as if she had returned to her old self, suffering from insomnia night after night.

Xu Qingcheng was somewhat dazed; things had been better for a while before.

He held her as she slept, as if even the greatest anxiety would be driven away.

How could I fall asleep so soundly and peacefully in his arms back then?

Xu Qingcheng found it very funny.

That evening, Song Chang made scallion oil fish. Just as it was served, Xu Qingcheng suddenly grabbed the trash can and dry heaved, vomiting up everything she had in her stomach.

After vomiting, Xu Qingcheng felt completely drained and had no appetite at all. She got up and said, "I'm going to lie down for a while."

"You should go to the hospital to get checked out. You can't stay like this; you look completely listless." Song Chang was very worried about her. Since Xu Qingcheng left Fu Jingting's place, she didn't dare to move back home easily, afraid that Zhao Lan would ask questions and she would give herself away if she talked too much.

She didn't want them to worry about her too much.

I might as well move in with Song Chang for a while.

Song Chang didn't really care. She spent most of her time living at the Song family home, and only occasionally would she come out when she was feeling irritable or in a bad mood, so Xu Qingcheng's visit didn't bother her.

"I'm fine, and this isn't a new thing," Xu Qingcheng said softly. She hadn't brought the sleeping pills she bought before, so it seemed she would have to go and buy some more.

"You said you were much better, but now you're like this again. It's because you're under too much pressure. Try to shift your focus, stop thinking about it, and relax. You have a long life ahead of you. How much of a mess do you want to make before you stop?" Song Chang scolded her. "Go get something to eat, even if you don't feel like it."

"I have no appetite," Xu Qingcheng shook her head.

Song Chang looked at her. "Are you really going to divorce Fu Jingting?"

"Otherwise what?" Xu Qingcheng rubbed her face hard. "He married me to make it easier for him to control Shengshi." She smiled bitterly. "I never thought that such a prosperous era could become a tool in his eyes."

She has already had her lawyer draft the divorce agreement.

When Fu Jingting received the divorce agreement from Xu Qingcheng through her lawyer, he was so angry that he tore it up on the spot. "I don't agree, so this divorce won't happen."

The lawyer reminded him, "Ms. Xu means that a short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one."

Fu Jingting scoffed, "I actually prefer prolonged suffering!"

"Call her, and tell her what I said in front of me."

The lawyer, at a loss, had no choice but to call Xu Qingcheng. "Mr. Fu said it's impossible for him to get a divorce..."

Before she could finish speaking, the man picked up the phone, and the person on the other end said, "Then file for divorce!"

His head was buzzing, and Fu Jingting's face darkened. "File for divorce? You can try, see if you can even keep it up!"

Upon hearing his voice, Xu Qingcheng's face instantly turned cold. "Fu Jingting, while I'm only asking for a divorce and haven't made any demands yet, you'd better sign the papers quickly. Otherwise, once I file for divorce, you'll lose even more." After all, they hadn't done a prenuptial agreement.

Xu Qingcheng didn't know Fu Jingting's net worth or how much he owned, but even if he withdrew from the Fu family business and didn't inherit the shares, his assets would still be better than hers. Would he really be willing to give half of his wealth to a woman he didn't like?!

Is she threatening him?

He really wasn't afraid of her threats. He'd give her half of himself, or even the whole thing, if she wanted it.

Fu Jingting pursed his lips, his palm pressing on the table. "If you really want a divorce, let's talk in person."

He wanted to see her. That day, she ran away resolutely, and he didn't dare to forcefully stop her, afraid of hurting her. But she was pale, her body hadn't recovered from the high fever, and she hadn't eaten.

I wonder if she's been sleeping well these past few days? There was a period when she needed to be held to fall asleep, I wonder if she's been able to get a good rest now.

She blocked his phone number, refused to see him, wouldn't answer his calls, and even had to entrust a lawyer to handle the divorce agreement for him.

Fu Jingting felt as if someone was violently twisting his heart with a stick, causing pain to his internal organs.

Xu Qingcheng didn't want to see him. The embarrassment of being exposed had been lingering in her mind. She felt like a clown, manipulated and controlled by him.

But it was also true that she didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore. Just the thought that he didn't love her and loved another woman, while she was so affectionate with him, made Xu Qingcheng feel disgusted.

I made an appointment with the lawyer to meet him.

Before leaving, Yu Sheng came to report that the person who had been in contact with Fu Hongxin had sent word: "He hasn't given a straight answer and refuses to admit that what happened that day was related to him. But he said she could tell us some things we don't know, but you have to go see him in person."

Xu Qingcheng frowned slightly. After a moment's thought, she said, "Okay, I understand. I'll get back to him in a couple of days."

The steps that were about to leave turned back.

Rumors are circulating that the cooperation between the Ye family and the Fu family is being dissolved.

Ye Tinghong has not been officially announced his position since his return. It is unknown whether he will join the Ye Group or start his own business.

However, the Ye and Fu families have broken off their alliance...

Ye Tinghong wasn't surprised at all when he received Xu Qingcheng's call. He stared at his phone, his eyes gentle. His Qingcheng had finally taken the initiative to contact him.

"What was the last thing you said to me that day?" Xu Qingcheng asked bluntly.

Even if there are no feelings involved, no one can compare to someone who understands you better.

If Ye Tinghong wanted to see her after returning, he wouldn't have gone directly to the construction site. It's just that things didn't go well that day, so he didn't mention it again.

But those words he said kept echoing in Xu Qingcheng's mind, and Ye Tinghong must know some information better than she did.

She could look it up herself, but there wasn't enough time.

"Qingcheng, whatever you want to know, as long as I know it, I can tell you." Ye Tinghong's voice was extremely gentle. "It's not convenient to talk on the phone. When are you free?"

After glancing at her watch, Xu Qingcheng told him the location and time.

Fu Jingting stared at the lawyer opposite him, who was staring at him with wide eyes, so angry that his mind was about to explode.

"She agreed to meet with me, but still sent you?"

The lawyer wiped the sweat from his brow. "Ms. Xu, something urgent came up. But I couldn't cancel our appointment, so I came over to hear what Mr. Fu has to say."

Fu Jingting slammed the lighter on the table, his smile cold and savage. "What the hell am I talking to you about? Couples fight in bed and make up in bed. Do you think I'm going to fight with you?"

lawyer,"……"

Attorney Cheng had no choice but to call Xu Qingcheng again, "Ms. Xu, Mr. Fu is not cooperating and we can't have a proper discussion. If you have time, you'll have to come over."

Xu Qingcheng frowned. "Then let's do it another day. I have something important to do today and can't get away."

"What's so important?" Fu Jingting grabbed the phone and asked.

Xu Qingcheng remained silent and did not answer.

Suddenly, a man's affectionate voice came from the other end of the phone, "Qingcheng, still your favorite, caramel macchiato?"