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When Lan Baobao arrived at the café, she found Ye Zixun already sitting there, holding a cup of coffee. He looked so charming sitting upright that she recognized him instantly among the crowd; he was indeed such a captivating man.
It wasn't until Ye Zixun saw Lan Baobao sit down in front of him that he slowly asked, "Did you want to talk about something?"
In his heart, he really wanted to express how much he cared for her. He wished he could confess his feelings to Lan Baobao, but for some reason, stubbornness held him back, and the words that constantly swirled in his mind never seemed to come out.
Lan Baobao smiled slightly at him, thinking about how they were soon to become ex-husband and ex-wife, and it was best not to make their relationship any more awkward than it had to be.
"I came to discuss our divorce," Lan Baobao said as she took out the divorce agreement she had already signed from her bag, unfolded it, and placed it in front of Ye Zixun.
Her tone was calm and matter-of-fact, as if she expected him to agree to her request without question. This made Ye Zixun feel extremely uncomfortable.
Ye Zixun clenched his fists tightly, trying hard to suppress his inner anger. He could guess that Lan Baobao had specifically sought him out regarding the divorce, but he hadn't expected her to bring the divorce agreement without consulting him first and sign it herself.
He certainly wasn't willing to sign it; no way would he put his name on that document.
"I will not sign this divorce agreement," Ye Zixun said as he shifted into a more relaxed posture, leaning back in his seat with his arms spread wide, appearing casual yet resolute.
Divorce? What a ridiculous joke! In this world, the only thing that would happen was him breaking up with other women; there was no way anyone could get rid of him!
Coldness and ruthlessness shone in Ye Zixun's eyes.
If she provoked him again, he would lose his temper!
Sometimes Lan Baobao found it hard to understand what Ye Zixun was thinking, so she didn't know how to counter his stubbornness and firmness.
However, Lan Baobao had her own strategy in mind. She recalled what Attorney Pu had told her earlier, which made a lot of sense. Ye Zixun spent most of his time and energy on the Ye Family, showing how much effort and thought he invested in the company. Naturally, he wouldn't risk the future of the Ye Family over this divorce case.
Lan Baobao straightened up and said firmly and calmly, "If you refuse to sign, I will have no choice but to hire a lawyer and take this matter to court."
The place in my heart that originally still held hope suddenly turned completely dark. It turned out that Lan Baobao had become so resolute about the idea of divorcing me.
She was even willing to hire a lawyer to resolve this. Ye Zixun felt a pang in his heart; the Lan Baobao who used to be somewhat weak and always showed a hint of fear towards him was gone. The Lan Baobao in front of him had become so determined.
“Lan Baobao, let me tell you, the thing I fear the least in this life is being threatened by others. Do you think that once we go to court, the judge will definitely agree to our divorce? Let me tell you, over eighty percent of judges in the country are acquaintances of mine. With the power of the Ye Family, there’s absolutely no way I could lose this case.
Even if you bring Mu Jiangfeng out to help you, it won’t affect the outcome.
Since you want to go to court, then let’s go. In any case, I will not sign.”
Ye Zixun still refused to compromise. He was a very intelligent person; he understood the potential impact on the Ye Family if they ended up in court over marital issues. However, a stubborn part of him told him not to give in.
Regardless of whether they went to court or not, if this marriage were to end, it would have the same effect on Ye Group because paparazzi were always around.
As soon as they divorced, it would immediately cause a sensation across major media outlets.
Though the procedures might differ, the result would be the same. So why should he sign this contract?
The one who would be shocked would definitely be Lan Baobao. Why was it different from Attorney Pu? Wasn’t Ye Zixun supposed to compromise and sign?
What was with his current nonchalant yet resolute demeanor? Did Ye Zixun also have moments of brain short-circuiting, not realizing the serious consequences that could arise from going to court?
“Hey, are you crazy?” Sure enough, Lan Baobao quickly lost her composure. “Do you know what kind of consequences going to court could have? Your company could be affected, the stock market could fluctuate, and your investment projects might go down the drain!”
Lan Baobao's emotions were somewhat uncontrollable; she simply wanted a divorce and had no intention of making things difficult for Ye Zixun's company. If Grandpa Ye found out, he would surely be furious.
“It seems that the lawyer you hired has some skills.” Ye Zixun remained defiant, half-lying on the soft leather sofa in the café, speaking as if everything was under his control. “Did he tell you that I’m currently investing in a big project? Did he also tell you that using this method could force me to yield because I’m afraid my company will be affected, so I will definitely compromise and sign with you, right?”
He guessed it perfectly!
Lan Baobao began to feel guilty. This Ye Zixun, she didn't know how his mind worked, but how could he guess her feelings so accurately? Lan Baobao swallowed hard, remaining silent.
It was like a child who had done something wrong, being stared at by Ye Zixun, and she felt a cold sweat breaking out all over her body.
At this moment, Ye Zixun became even more imposing. He said, "I, Ye Zixun, believe I have not done anything to wrong you or the children. So even if you take me to court, without evidence, the judge cannot rule for our divorce. As long as the judge does not rule our divorce, I can use the media to make a statement and create some publicity, which will help build my momentum. At that time, our Ye Group's stock will not only remain unaffected but will likely soar. Even if I lose this lawsuit, don't forget our previous contract. I think you overlooked the last clause. Our marriage must last for ten years under the terms of the contract, and both children belong to the Ye Family. I'm sure you know this. However, there is one condition: if during these ten years you go out and fool around or want to divorce me, you must first repay all the money I gave you and pay a penalty of about thirty million. Baby, I don't want to make things difficult for you, but I also don't want to divorce you. If you force me, I won't be so merciful! To keep you by my side, I can do anything!"
Thirty million...
Lan Baobao was completely stunned...
She originally thought everything was under her control, but after just two rounds of conversation, she found herself in a completely disadvantaged position and didn't know how to turn things around.
A thirty million penalty fee—no matter how she borrowed money from others, she would never be able to repay it in this lifetime or the next.
Moreover, thirty million is not just a number; even if there is a strong man like Gu Feng who could lend it to her, Lan Baobao wouldn't dare take that money!
After half a minute of silence, Lan Baobao reluctantly took back the divorce agreement from Ye Zixun. It seemed that today's negotiation had broken down; Ye Zixun would not sign it.
She felt so foolish for being unable to accomplish such a simple matter! Lan Baobao blamed herself in her heart.
"Anyway, we are definitely getting divorced; it doesn't matter whether you sign or not." Seeing that she had completely lost her momentum, Lan Baobao no longer expected to win against Ye Zixun with reason and could only throw down this statement in frustration.
I, Ye Zixun, will never let you leave my side in this lifetime.
Ye Zixun's heart ached due to Lan Baobao's misunderstanding. However, he didn't know how to explain himself in a way that would make her believe him. He thought that only when the truth was revealed would she understand his good intentions and surely forgive him then.
"Lan Baobao, just hang in there a little longer. Maybe it will be enough. Once I find the evidence, I will explain everything to you properly."
Seeing Ye Zixun only smiling slightly at her without any reaction to her words, Lan Baobao felt a bit disappointed. She continued, "I will move out of the Ye Family and take some time apart. Anyway, you can be with whoever you want. It doesn't matter if you bring them home; I won't see it anyway."
Although she was clearly just venting, Ye Zixun still felt a pang of sadness upon hearing her words. No, he absolutely would not allow Lan Baobao to leave the Ye Family. That was out of the question!
Ye Zixun's possessiveness over Lan Baobao had reached a terrifying level, yet he felt that all of this was completely justified because she was destined to be his person for life. No one could take her away from him.
"Baby, if you're willing, I can let you live outside for a while. But remember, when I call you, you'd better answer my calls. Otherwise, I might think you've gone missing and go to the police to look for you.
Also, come back every week or so. The old man still likes you very much. When you return, just consider it as having dinner with him, okay?"
"Well... okay, I promise you," Lan Baobao hesitated for a moment but swallowed the rest of her thoughts.
She really wanted to tell him to take care of himself, eat on time, remember to dress warmly when it's cold, drink less coffee and alcohol because it's bad for his health...
But when the words were on the tip of her tongue, Lan Baobao felt very foolish.
She was about to have a divorce with Ye Zixun; what was the point of saying all that?
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