Fu Jingyan, who had been hit, didn’t utter a single sound.
Yu Yue also knew why he had been struck by Old Madam. Since they were about to divorce, and she was soon to become his ex-wife, she had no standing to speak up for him.
However, the divorce was something she had agreed to herself—it wasn’t forced upon her.
Besides, although Fu Jingyan had stood her up and made her wait an extra three months, those three months weren’t wasted. The compensation had increased from ten million to one hundred million.
A full tenfold increase.
This man was actually not bad—at least he was exceptionally generous.
Not to mention the house and car he gave her, which, if sold, would bring in nearly another two hundred million.
She was truly satisfied.
She wasn’t the type to want everything and still complain.
Moreover, although she hadn’t intentionally cuckolded Fu Jingyan, she had, after all, done it.
Regardless of love or affection, being cuckolded—whether as a man or a woman—was an immense humiliation.
She was even worried that if Fu Jingyan ever found out the truth, he might hire a lawyer to demand all the money back.
Never mind—she’d deal with that when the day came.
So, to avoid awkwardness when that day arrived, she should at least say a few words for Fu Jingyan now to placate Old Madam.
Yu Yue crouched down to pick up the pillow, walked over to Old Madam’s bedside, and sat down, taking Old Madam’s hand. “Grandma, don’t blame him. He’s right—I agreed to the divorce willingly. It wasn’t forced.”
“I’m only divorcing him, but my relationship with you won’t change. It’s just a slight change in title. I don’t have a maternal grandmother, and I’ve always remembered how much you’ve loved and cared for me over the years. In my heart, you are my own grandmother.”
When Yu Yue wanted to coax someone, her words were always sweet and comforting.
“In the future, in front of outsiders, I’ll call you ‘Grandma Fu.’ When it’s just the two of us, I’ll still call you ‘Grandma.’ How about that? Think of it as gaining an adopted granddaughter.”
“We’re both in the capital. If you miss me, I’ll come visit you, have meals with you, and chat. Okay?”
“…”
Old Madam was swayed, but she still couldn’t bear to let go.
The difference between a granddaughter-in-law and a non-granddaughter-in-law was quite significant.
If she were her actual granddaughter-in-law, it would feel more natural to invite her to the old mansion.
Once they divorced, if she missed her, she’d have to hold back until she couldn’t bear it anymore, and even then, she’d need to muster the courage to call her.
This feeling didn’t sit well with Old Madam.
If she had known three years ago that Fu Jingyan’s first act upon returning from abroad would be to divorce Yu Yue, she would never have let him leave for three years.
It left the couple with no time to nurture their relationship.
Most importantly, Fu Jingyan was also heartless.
How could he repay Yu Yue’s life-saving grace with such an ungrateful act?
All these years, she had truly spoiled him for nothing.
Hmph—
Old Madam’s agitated emotions were soothed considerably by Yu Yue’s few words.
Fu Jingyan hadn’t expected Yu Yue to help persuade his grandmother.
His grandmother often called to tell him that Yu Yue was a good woman, urging him to cherish her.
Before this, he had never taken it seriously.
After all, three years ago, in order to have Yu Yue marry for auspiciousness, their family had given a dowry of one hundred million yuan. Over the years, Yu Yue’s father, Yu Jialiang, and his wife had taken advantage of the Fu family in countless ways.
He hadn’t said anything, but he knew it all.
So, with Yu Yue carrying her father’s genes, he always felt she couldn’t be much better.
Otherwise, why was it that among the entire Fu family, with over a hundred members, only Grandma spoke well of her, while others didn’t think highly of her?
It showed that Yu Yue was clever, knowing exactly who she should curry favor with in the Fu family.
This only made the woman seem more calculating.
The reason he gave Yu Yue such a large sum of money this time, aside from compensating her out of guilt, was also to completely cut off the Fu family’s support for the Yu family.
From now on, Yu Jialiang and his wife could forget about taking any more advantage of the Fu family.
He had no intention of indulging this bottomless pit forever.
Now, seeing Yu Yue speak up for him, he was surprised.
Old Madam compromised, saying, “Alright, Fu Jingyan, since Yueyue spoke up for you today, Grandma won’t blame you. But if you’re getting a divorce, you must follow the normal procedures—no expediting, no tricks, understand?”
“…Understood,” Fu Jingyan agreed.
He knew what his grandmother meant—they would have to wait another month for the cooling-off period.
It didn’t matter. Just one month—they could wait.
Yu Yue’s face fell. Another month?
By then, the baby in her belly would be four months along. Would her growing belly be noticed?
She unconsciously touched her stomach, feeling a bit worried.
This small gesture didn’t escape Old Madam’s notice.
However, Old Madam never imagined it was because Yu Yue was carrying the Fu family’s heir—the great-grandson she had long hoped for. She simply thought Yu Yue might be feeling unwell.
After all, this was the first time in so many years she had seen Yu Yue vomit.
“Yueyue, are you feeling unwell? Grandma noticed you’ve been rubbing your stomach today. Let Grandma check.” Old Madam sat up and reached out, about to slip her hand under Yu Yue’s clothes.
Yu Yue’s heart raced as she dodged. “Grandma, no, I’m ticklish. I’m fine, not unwell at all. It’s just a habit. Please don’t take it seriously.”
Old Madam: “…”
A habit?
When did she develop this habit?
For lunch, Yu Yue stayed at the old mansion to eat with Old Madam. After the meal, she and Fu Jingyan went to the civil affairs bureau to begin the divorce process.
Since it was a mutual agreement divorce, there was no need for lawyers from both sides to be present.
After completing the formalities, Fu Jingyan offered to drive Yu Yue back.
Yu Yue declined.
At the entrance of the civil affairs bureau, Li Kui was already waiting in his Land Rover.
Seeing the two emerge from the bureau, Li Kui rolled down the window, honked the horn, and opened the passenger door, ready for his queen, who had regained her freedom once again, to get in and leave.
“I’ll go first. Goodbye, Mr. Fu,” Yu Yue said with a smile, waving at him.
Yu Yue’s “goodbye” meant “never see you again.”
As for what she promised Old Madam, that was a matter between her and Old Madam—it had nothing to do with him.
“Alright,” Fu Jingyan nodded with particular gentlemanliness.
Yu Yue walked down the steps and got into Li Kui’s car. Li Kui had bought her a room-temperature milk tea in advance. As she fastened her seatbelt, she smiled brightly and thanked Li Kui.
Her two little dimples were utterly adorable.
The Land Rover had been gone for a long time, but Fu Jingyan remained standing in place, motionless.
Xu Hao walked over and asked, “Mr. Fu, should we investigate that driver?”
“…No need.” Fu Jingyan refused, a hint of male chauvinism stirring within him. “She is free now. Interacting with any man is her right.”
“Understood.”
“Let’s go.”
After getting into the car, Xu Hao took out a file folder. “Mr. Fu, this contains information on all unmarried women in the capital between the ages of twenty and thirty. Their weight ranges from ninety to ninety-five pounds, and they were all in the vicinity that night.”
“Mhm, how many are there?” Fu Jingyan asked as he opened the file folder.
“Twenty-one.”
“Good, no rush. There’s still a month left.” Fu Jingyan casually set the folder aside and turned his head to gaze out the window, quietly watching the bustling traffic before him.
Capital city, it’s been a long time… since we last met!