“Are you sure you want a divorce? You absolutely won’t regret it?”
Lin Jianguo didn’t ask this because he couldn’t bear to part with Mingxi, but because her initiating the divorce made him very unhappy.
“I don’t regret it. Besides, shouldn’t you be the happiest one that I’m agreeing to a divorce? Your mother and your sister are still hoping you’ll marry a girl from a good family to bring them honor.”
Thinking of the expressions on those two back home, Mingxi couldn’t help but show a look of disgust.
The moment a girl from a good family was mentioned, Lin Jianguo immediately thought of Zhao Qingling. The two of them were in love with each other. If it weren’t for Mingxi in the middle, they would have probably been together long ago.
Getting a divorce now was good, too. Once he was single again, he could be with Zhao Qingling openly and honorably.
“Fine, let’s get divorced then!”
After coming to an agreement, they each went their separate ways. Mingxi was currently staying at a guest house. The procedures would take some time, so she would be staying there for the next few days.
Lin Jianguo made no effort to hide the fact that Mingxi had come to divorce him. He couldn’t wait for everyone to know he was divorced.
However, some people in the hospital were shocked to hear the news.
“Doctor Lin was actually married? When did he get married? How come I didn’t know?”
“I think I heard he was married before, but he never mentioned his wife at home and hasn’t gone back for two years, so I just forgot about it.”
“He hasn’t been home in two years? It must have been an arranged marriage. A divorce is for the best.”
In many people’s minds, Lin Jianguo was the very definition of a talented young man. He was a doctor at such a young age and was handsome to boot. It would be a real pity if he were truly paired with a country bumpkin.
Many people also came over wanting to see what Mingxi looked like, including the female protagonist, Zhao Qingling.
The first time she saw Mingxi, a trace of a daze flashed across Zhao Qingling’s face.
Lin Jianguo’s ex-wife was actually this beautiful. She had thought Mingxi was just an uncultured country girl, but she never expected her to have such looks.
At that moment, Mingxi was also sizing up this female lead. The female lead’s looks weren’t the stunning type, but she had a strong artistic air about her. She was a beauty of temperament.
“You’re Mingxi? Are you really from the countryside?” Zhao Qingling was still a little unwilling to believe it.
Mingxi smiled faintly, which made her features appear even more outstanding. “Born and raised in the countryside, genuine and original.”
Zhao Qingling was still in a bit of a daze. “You even know idioms. Then you must have studied and be literate. Why did Lin Jianguo say you were uncultured?”
Hearing the name Lin Jianguo, a flicker of contempt crossed Mingxi’s eyes. “He doesn’t understand me. He’s biased against me, so naturally, he thinks nothing about me is good.”
Zhao Qingling nodded, feeling that made sense.
If Mingxi wasn’t an ugly and uncultured country girl, then what Lin Jianguo had said before was likely spoken with prejudice.
Mingxi could guess why Zhao Qingling had come to find her. “I know you’re the one Lin Jianguo likes. If I hadn’t married him two years ago, you two would probably have been together long ago.”
“But don’t hate me. I’m a victim too. I was tricked into this marriage by his mother. We never consummated our marriage. After we divorce, you don’t have to worry about me having any relationship with him.”
Mingxi felt she had made herself very clear. If this female lead was a smart person, she shouldn’t make things difficult for her.
But there was no guarantee that this female lead wasn’t a love-struck fool who thought the whole world was trying to steal her man.
Zhao Qingling was also thinking seriously. She and Lin Jianguo had feelings for each other for many years. They had grown distant after he got married, but they still had feelings for one another.
Lin Jianguo clearly disliked Mingxi, and judging by Mingxi’s attitude now, she didn’t like Lin Jianguo either. Moreover, they had never consummated their marriage, which made them even less of a real couple.
Zhao Qingling decided to believe Mingxi. “Alright, I believe you. I also hope you can find a good partner in the future.”
Someone as beautiful as Mingxi would surely be able to find a good partner. To be honest, she really liked Mingxi’s looks.
To put it bluntly, if she were Lin Jianguo, she definitely wouldn’t be able to bear divorcing her.
Mingxi secretly curled her lip. Her wish wasn’t to find a good partner; she wanted to become a good traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
The divorce was processed relatively quickly. It was clear that Lin Jianguo was very impatient to get it done.
“We’re divorced now. It’s about time you went back, isn’t it? This place isn’t suitable for you,” Lin Jianguo started trying to rush her out right after the divorce.
During this period, quite a few men had taken a liking to Mingxi. She was beautiful and seemed cultured, and she spoke to people in a soft, gentle voice. As for being divorced, what did that matter?
Some people even came to ask Lin Jianguo about her, which infuriated him.
Of course, Lin Jianguo didn’t want Mingxi to stay here. She was a disgrace from his past.
Looking at the annoying face in front of her, Mingxi resisted the urge to slap him and cursed, “When I leave is none of your business. Who do you think you are?”
Lin Jianguo retorted, “I’m doing this for your own good. You’re uncultured, what can you do if you stay here? Don’t think that just because so many people are asking about you, they genuinely like you. They just like your face.”
Mingxi rolled her eyes at him. “Do I need you to do things for my own good? A dog catching mice—mind your own business.”
Lin Jianguo was rendered speechless.
Mingxi really couldn’t be bothered with him anymore. She said irritably, “If you have nothing better to do, go run a few laps. Look at all that bulk on you. You’re as wide as two people.”
Mingxi’s words were indeed a bit of an exaggeration. After all, as the male lead, Lin Jianguo’s external conditions were still very superior. It was just that in Mingxi’s eyes, he was simply ugly.
Lin Jianguo looked down at his own body and let out a laugh of anger. “Are you blind? My body is well-proportioned, without a single bit of excess fat. You’re just talking nonsense!”
Mingxi sized him up from head to toe, crossed her arms, lifted her chin, and sneered with narrowed eyes, “Anyway, you’re just very ugly. Incredibly, extremely ugly!”
Mingxi’s words nearly drove Lin Jianguo mad. He wanted to prove he wasn’t ugly, but it was hard to prove. He couldn’t just take off his clothes here to show her.
He knew Mingxi was talking nonsense, but he was genuinely about to die of anger.
The place where the two of them were standing wasn’t particularly hidden, and some people were passing by, many of whom cast curious glances their way.
Quite a few people overheard parts of their argument, but only in bits and pieces, not the full picture.
However, they all grasped one key point: Lin Jianguo was divorced by his ex-wife because he was ugly.
The wives in the family compound gathered to chat, sighing with emotion. “His wife still thinks Doctor Lin is ugly with looks like that? Tsk, tsk, if Doctor Lin is ugly, then my husband is a monkey.”
“Isn’t that the truth? But Doctor Lin’s ex-wife is truly beautiful. What was that old saying? A beauty that outshines flowers. Yes! That’s it!”
“I think she might really find Doctor Lin ugly. Doctor Lin said his ex-wife is uncultured, but I don’t think she seems uncultured. If she’s really cultured and has those looks, it wouldn’t be impossible for her to find someone better.”