Chen Xiaoxiao frowned and looked up at Xu Tian. “Even if you get to meet CEO Tang, she won’t give you anything more. Don’t be so greedy!”
Xu Tian knew Chen Xiaoxiao had a deep prejudice against him—one that couldn’t be changed overnight. So he didn’t argue with her about this. He simply repeated, “If I can’t see Tang Bingyan, I won’t sign the divorce papers.”
“You really think what CEO Tang gave you wasn’t enough?” Chen Xiaoxiao found it laughable. “Xu Tian, ask yourself honestly—do you really think that, just because you’re the second young master of the Xu Group in Jiangcheng, you’re worthy of someone like CEO Tang?”
“Do you even know the pressure she was under when she agreed to marry you?”
“I hope you can face reality. Stop pestering her. Otherwise, the consequences will be more than you can bear!”
Xu Tian fell silent. He had long known that Tang Bingyan’s background wasn’t as simple as it appeared. A woman who could casually hand over assets worth hundreds of millions—how could she be ordinary? And the people standing behind her, pressuring her, must possess power beyond imagination.
Thinking this, Xu Tian slowly let out a breath and said, “You’re right. The current me doesn’t deserve Bingyan. But one day, I, Xu Tian, will stand by her side as an equal.”
Chen Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but laugh. “Xu Tian, you really are fearless out of ignorance.”
Xu Tian didn’t say another word. He glanced at Chen Xiaoxiao, realizing he couldn’t reach Tang Bingyan through her, at least not for now. Then, he turned around and quietly left the office.
As he stepped out, his eyes grew more determined. Since heaven had given him another chance at life, he had to become strong in this lifetime!
At the same time, in the center of the Imperial Capital, a magnificent skyscraper gleamed in gold. On its façade hung a red relief with two grand characters—[Tang Group].
This was the headquarters of Tang Group, ranked among the top ten wealthiest companies in China.
Thirty-sixth floor, CEO’s office.
Tang Bingyan sat behind her desk, her left arm wrapped in bandages. She stared at her phone on the table, deep in thought.
Buzz, buzz…
Suddenly, the phone vibrated. Almost instinctively, Tang Bingyan picked it up.
It was a message from Wu Yan: [CEO Tang, Xu Tian has agreed to the divorce.]
That cold, emotionless line made Tang Bingyan’s face go pale. She stared blankly at the message for a long time. In the end, she slumped into her chair, powerless.
So it had come to this after all.
“Xu Tian, are you really that heartless?”
After a long silence, perhaps in disbelief or unwillingness, Tang Bingyan picked up her phone and dialed Chen Xiaoxiao’s number. The call was quickly answered. Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping . com.
“CEO Tang?” Chen Xiaoxiao’s voice came from the other end.
Tang Bingyan stayed quiet for a while, then asked in a soft voice, “Did he… come looking for me?”
Hearing this, Chen Xiaoxiao didn’t hesitate. “CEO Tang, this morning, Secretary Wu saw Xu Tian shopping arm-in-arm with that Lin Miaoyin. Where would he find time to come see you?”
“CEO Tang, please don’t go soft on Xu Tian anymore. He’s just a scumbag! He wasn’t even officially married to you yet and already went off with another woman. He’s cold-blooded and heartless. He’s not worth your care.”
“I understand,” Tang Bingyan replied, trying her best to control her emotions. Her tone was calm.
After ending the call, she forced a pale, bitter smile.
It was really over between her and Xu Tian.
…
At Jiangcheng Hospital, Lin Tong had just finished a surgery when he received a call from a friend.
“What?”
“Li Dong recovered?”
“And it really was poisoning, just like Xu Tian said?”
“That’s impossible… You must’ve misheard, right?”
A few days ago, Li Fujiang had come to him because of his son’s condition. Xu Tian had said his son was poisoned and claimed he could save him. Back then, Lin Tong had confidently guaranteed in front of Li Fujiang that Xu Tian knew nothing about medicine and couldn’t possibly save anyone.
He never dreamed that Xu Tian’s prescription could actually work.
Right now, Lin Tong felt like he had been slapped hard in the face—it stung. But in the next moment, a cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
“Xu Tian… first, you ruined my connection to Tang Bingyan. And now you’ve built ties with Li Fujiang too!”
“Heh…”
“Xu Tian, very good. You’re doing great.”
“But do you really think you can take what belongs to me so easily?”
At the same time, Xu Tian also received a call from Li Fujiang.
“Mr. Xu, my son’s condition has improved. I really have to thank you. If you ever need anything from me, just say the word. As long as it’s within my power, I’ll do it!”
“Since you’ve said that, I won’t hold back. There is indeed something I’d like to ask your help with.”
“Please go ahead, Mr. Xu,” Li Fujiang said quickly.
“To be honest, it’s a family matter… but things have gotten to this point, so I’m not afraid you’ll laugh at me,” Xu Tian said bitterly. “Recently, my wife and I have been having conflicts. She left home, and I was hoping you could help me find out where she went.”
In his past life, Xu Tian only knew that Tang Bingyan had a powerful background, but he didn’t know her exact identity. Now, he wanted Li Fujiang to investigate. If he could uncover the truth, at least he’d know what he was dealing with.
“Haha, Mr. Xu, I didn’t expect someone like you to have such troubles too!” Li Fujiang teased.
“You’re making fun of me.”
“Hahaha! Come on, everyone has arguments with their wife when they’re young. Totally normal.”
After reassuring him, Li Fujiang asked, “What’s your wife’s name?”
“Tang Bingyan,” Xu Tian replied, then carefully explained how each character in her name was written.
“Got it, I’ve noted it down. Don’t worry, Mr. Xu. The moment I hear anything, I’ll let you know!”
“Then I’ll trouble you, CEO Li.”
After a few more polite exchanges, they ended the call.
As soon as Li Fujiang put down his phone, he called his secretary over. After instructing him to dig into Tang Bingyan’s whereabouts, he asked, “Doesn’t the name Tang Bingyan sound a bit familiar to you?”
“CEO Li, isn’t the CEO of the Tang Group in the Imperial Capital also called Tang Bingyan?” the secretary replied cautiously. “Could it be… her?”
“Tang Group in the Imperial Capital?” Li Fujiang thought for a moment, then shook his head. “Xu Tian is just from Jiangcheng. He probably doesn’t have connections with someone like that. Check from other angles instead.”
It wasn’t that Li Fujiang looked down on Xu Tian—it was just that, during his earlier investigation of Xu Tian’s background, nothing suggested that Xu Tian had the ability to reach such high places.
“Understood. I’ll handle it right away,” the secretary nodded and left.
Ring ring ring…
Just as Xu Tian hung up, another call came in.