Chapter 112: Xie Wantang, you're burning the bridge after crossing the river?

What can Xie Wantang say?

The temptation Lu Chen gave her is too great; she can hardly bear it right now.

She wondered, could she really marry him?

Carrying another man's child?

Is he really that broad‑minded, not holding anything against her?

If that's the case, does this still count as love?

This time, Lu Chen is very patient; he is willing to give Xie Wantang enough time to figure this out.

He already figured it out after spending a whole day yesterday thinking about it.

Getting such a clean, decisive divorce in Sijiucheng — well, he's just a selfish person.

He wants to keep looking for Lu Yanshen, but his child cannot bear Lu Yanshen's name.

So, this marriage must be divorced.

But this marriage also must be restored.

Xie Wantang likes him, and he also has feelings for her.

Although he realized this, it was a bit late.

Back then, in Sijiucheng, his mind was wholly occupied with other matters, neglecting Xie Wantang.

However, his neglect also indirectly protected Xie Wantang.

Thinking of this good outcome, Lu Chen felt it was pretty good.

Everything is the best arrangement.

As for future and past matters, he has also thought about them; he will try to find time and opportunity to be completely frank with Xie Wantang.

Just then, Xie Wantang's phone rang.

It broke the silence between them.

Xie Wantang looked apologetically at Lu Chen; before she could say sorry, Lu Chen already saw her remorse in her eyes.

"It's fine, answer the phone first; I'll go upstairs to get your notes." Lu Chen said.

"Thank you."

The call was from Xie Ningmeng; Xie Wantang hurriedly answered, "Mom—"

"Tang Bao, are you home yet?"

"Yeah, I haven't gotten home yet; I'm next door. Professor Wu had a note, and he asked a classmate to bring it back for me."

"Oh, I have something to tell you: Lu Yanze and his wife came today, registered under my name, came for a consultation; they want to see you. Do you want to see them?"

"If you want to, I'll invite them to have dinner at my place and meet them there."

Xie Ningmeng added one more sentence.

"If you don't want to see them, I'll help you turn them down."

"It's fine, Mom; I'll have Qiuqiu accompany me, and I'll arrange to meet them outside instead of letting them come to my home."

"Having come to Haishi, not going home would be improper; your brothers wouldn't let you meet them outside either. So I'll pick them up after work and bring them home, and we'll meet there."

"I think they have something to discuss; if they can't see you, they might not leave."

"Alright then, I'll head back now."

"Mmm, don't sit in the wheelchair; just leave it like that, as if it's an advertisement for our clinic."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Lu Chen came downstairs, holding a notebook.

Those are notes King made before.

King's belongings are Lu Chen's belongings; they've always been stored in the attic of this house, and Lu Chen has many notes like this.

In the past, no matter what class he took, he liked to take notes.

Moreover, his notes are very detailed, and on the back he also wrote his personal insights.

These notes are truly a treasure.

However, giving them to Xie Wantang, Lu Chen feels reluctant.

This is his decision; his maternal grandfather was merely pulled out by him to serve as a tool for once.

Otherwise, this girl would absolutely refuse to show up; he had no choice but to lie and deceive.

"Did you finish the call?"

"Mm." Xie Wantang stood up.

"Here."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu; I have something at home, I'll head back first." Xie Wantang said her farewells.

"... Xie Wantang, you're burning the bridge after crossing the river?" Lu Chen was also dazed for a moment—was this girl purely here just to get the notes?

Now that she's gotten it, she's about to leave without a hint of hesitation?

Isn't this too pragmatic?

"Huh? Mr. Lu, I really do have something at home, no hiding it—Lu Yanshen's older brother and sister-in-law have come; they're here to ask my mom to treat infertility, and they told my mom they want to see me; my mom plans to bring them home for dinner."

"So I really need to go back now."

Xie Wantang explained earnestly and in detail.

She didn't lie a single word.

She truly didn't want Lu Chen to pin the "burning the bridge after crossing the river" label on her.

She genuinely has something at home; she's not the kind of ungrateful person who takes his benefits and runs.

"Mm." Lu Chen believed her, though his thoughts were heavy.

What are Lu Yanze and his wife doing coming to Haishi at this time?

Lu Yanshen has fallen; now, shouldn't we be taking advantage of his absence to cause him trouble and boldly promote those subordinates of his in the Lu Clan Group?

Should we just directly dismiss those who don't obey?

The Lu Clan Group still has much business and also has many messy situations that need to be resolved.

Now, come to Haishi to treat infertility?

What are you after?

"My grandfather said the notebook was left by King before, so Xie Wantang, read it carefully." Lu Chen reminded her.

Xie Wantang's steps paused.

King's?

Her fingers involuntarily clenched; she realized she was holding her idol's notebook.

"Thank you, President Lu."

"You're welcome."

Afterward, Xie Wantang returned home; the butler already knew guests were coming tonight, and the Lu Family had enough manpower, so even though time was tight, preparations were sufficient.

Furthermore, Xie Ningmeng had already issued an order in their 'Mengmeng Queen's Harem' family group chat, telling Qin Siyuan and his three sons to each pack one or two signature dishes from restaurants on their way home from work, which, together with home-cooked food, would be enough.

Xie Wantang first took the notebook back to her room; as she went upstairs, Xu Yanqiu saw her on the balcony, and before Xie Wantang entered her room, Xu Yanqiu opened the guest room door and came out.

Xu Yanqiu spent the whole day in front of the computer aside from eating and using the toilet, her eyes turning red from her focused creation.

"Dear, how come you're only back now?"

"I went next door to get a notebook." Xie Wantang said.

"How can you be so hardworking?" Xu Yanqiu admired, yet she skipped class all day and still had to borrow classmates' notes to study.

Back when she was in school, she never felt she had studied so hard and seriously.

Back then, being able to take a day off sick would make her overjoyed.

Of course, that was when she was young and unaware; after she became sensible, she wished she could spend all twenty-four hours a day without sleeping, devoting every moment to study.

That way, she could escape her family of origin sooner.

"Not exactly, but Lu Yanze and his wife are coming tonight."

"What? What are they coming for?"

"Treating infertility; my child is gone, Lu Yanshen is like that, and the Lu Family elders are surely anxious about preserving the family line."

Xie Wantang guessed as such.

"That's true, but just seeing a doctor—why come to your house?"

"I don't know; we'll find out when they arrive."

"Hmm."

At half past six in the evening, the Qin Family members arrived one after another.

Lu Yanze and Liu Shiyue also arrived at the Qin Family residence, following Xie Ningmeng.

The Qin Family villa occupies a huge area, with luxurious decor that left Liu Shiyue utterly stunned.

She truly hadn't expected that Xie Wantang had grown up in such a splendid, golden environment.

In Sijiucheng, any wealthy family's daughter raised in such indulgence—who wouldn't become arrogant and domineering?

But Xie Wantang really doesn't have that; I've never seen her unreasonable side.

She actually does have the capacity to be unreasonable.