The Queen of Divorce

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Su Hua went out.

She got into the car, sat down properly, and pulled the seatbelt to fasten it.

Having not seen each other for a few days, Gu Beixian seemed to have lost a bit of weight. His already deep-set features became even more angular, and his handsome eyebrows and eyes were so captivating that one could hardly look away.

Su Hua found that she still loved him deeply and simply couldn't forget him.

"Here, a gift for starting your new job." Gu Beixian handed over a beautiful dark blue velvet jewelry box.

Su Hua took it and opened it.

Inside was a "Weng Zhong" carved from white nephrite jade of the finest quality.

Weng Zhong was a famous jade carving for warding off evil spirits since ancient times.

The jade carving depicted a figure in a long robe standing upright, with its facial features and clothing simply outlined by concise and forceful carving strokes.

The jade was warm, elegant, and crystal clear, truly a top-notch piece of jade.

Holding the jewelry box, Su Hua tilted her head to look at him and smiled faintly, "Why are you giving me such an expensive gift?"

Gu Beixian smiled faintly and stared into her eyes, "Since you restore ancient calligraphy and paintings, you'll inevitably come into contact with things from ancient tombs. It's good to wear something to ward off evil. Come on, let me put it on for you."

He picked up the jade carving and put it around Su Hua's neck.

When his fingers gathered up her hair, the pads of his fingers accidentally brushed against her neck.

The touch was cool and sent a shiver through her body, making her heart tremble slightly.

She had always been sensitive to his touch.

Thinking about their current relationship, Su Hua felt a pang of sadness in her heart and forced a smile as she said, "Don't give me things anymore in the future."

It was easy for her to misunderstand, to think that he still had some feelings for her.

She would couldn't help but overthink and even long for more.

With his long, slender fingers on the steering wheel, Gu Beixian said casually, "It's just a small jade carving. Don't take it to heart."

He started the car.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the old Gu family mansion.

As soon as they entered the house, the white-haired Grandma Gu tottered forward to greet them.

She hugged Su Hua tightly, "Oh my dear granddaughter-in-law! I've missed you so much these past few days!"

Su Hua always felt that Grandma's behavior today was a bit over the top.

Usually, she carried herself with an air of noble dignity.

Su Hua smiled and asked, "Grandma, what important thing did you want to talk to me about?"

The old lady took her hand, gave Gu Beixian a sidelong glance, and said, "Let's eat first. We'll talk about it after the meal."

The meal was sumptuously prepared, with a table full of delicacies.

The old lady kept piling food onto Su Hua's plate.

She looked at her with a smile and said, "Three years ago, I was choosing a wife for Beixian throughout the whole city. So many photos of young ladies were submitted, and I took a liking to you at first sight. You have clear eyebrows and bright eyes, with a glint of intelligence in them, and your ears have lovely earlobes. You clearly have the look of a prosperous wife. Sure enough, after Beixian married you, his legs got better just two years later, and the company is doing better and better."

Suddenly, the old lady covered her mouth and started coughing violently.

Su Hua hurriedly helped her pat her back gently.

After the coughing fit, the old lady grasped her hand, "You're such a wonderful child, gentle, calm, hardworking, and loyal. During those two years when Beixian couldn't stand on his legs, he had a terrible temper, and so many nurses and servants couldn't bear it and left. Only you stayed by his side through thick and thin. If it weren't for you helping him through that difficult time, he might have been ruined for life."

With that, she was in tears.

Su Hua quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe her tears.

Gu Beixian tightened his grip on the chopsticks, his eyes dark and thoughtful.

The old lady glanced at him and said breathlessly, "Grandma now has only one wish, that you and Beixian get along well and give me a big, chubby great-grandchild soon."

Su Hua glanced awkwardly at Gu Beixian.

It seemed that he hadn't told Grandma about their impending divorce.

The old lady's voice grew weaker, "I'm an old woman of eighty. I know my own body. I might pass away any day. If I could see the birth of your child before I die, I would die content."

Su Hua's nose tingled, and she quickly said, "Grandma, you'll surely live to be a hundred."

"I know my own body best. I'm an old bone of eighty." The old lady struggled to stand up, clutching her chest, "I'm not feeling well in my heart. I'll go and lie down for a while."

Su Hua quickly helped her to the bedroom.

Just before reaching the bedroom door.

The old lady suddenly turned around and said to Gu Beixian, "Starting from tonight, you two will stay here. You can move back when Hua'er gets pregnant."

Gu Beixian was about to speak.

The old lady hunched over and shuffled into the bedroom step by step.

Su Hua carefully supported her, afraid of hurting her if she used too much force.

After lying down on the bed, the old lady took her hand and whispered, "I know you moved back to your mother's house. Don't worry. With me here, this divorce won't happen. Beixian is filial, and he'll listen to me."

"But..."

"There's no 'but'. That Chu Suosuo can only share the good times, not the bad. Such a heartless person doesn't deserve to enter our Gu family's door."

Su Hua paused for a moment and said, "Grandma, should we call a doctor to come and have a look?"

"No need. I'm old and full of ailments. It won't help even if the doctor comes. You go and eat quickly and close the door for me on your way out."

"Okay, then you have a good rest."

As soon as Su Hua left, the old lady sat up in bed, looking full of energy, a completely different person from the frail one just moments ago.

Su Hua returned to the dining table.

Grandpa Gu picked up the tongs and put a roasted lamb leg on her plate, "Little Su, eat it while it's hot."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Su Hua put on disposable gloves and started nibbling on it slowly.

Gu Beixian looked up at Grandpa and said, "Grandpa, Grandma seemed quite hale and hearty last time I saw her. How did she become so frail in such a short time?"

Grandpa Gu sighed heavily, "That's how it is when you're old. One moment you might be full of life, and the next you could be gone. You two must get along well and don't stimulate her."

Gu Beixian's handsome face grew solemn.

After the meal, the two of them returned to the guest bedroom.

As soon as the door closed.

Su Hua asked, "What should we do? Are we really going to stay here all the time?"

Gu Beixian furrowed his brows and loosened his tie with a tug, "Grandma's in this condition and can't handle any stimulation. Let's stay for a few days and see how it goes."

Su Hua looked back at the bed behind her, "There's only one bed. How are we going to sleep?"

Gu Beixian's thin lips curved slightly, "Sleep with your eyes closed."

Su Hua was a bit anxious, "I'm not joking with you. I'm serious."

Gu Beixian slowly took off his wristwatch and casually tossed it onto the bedside table, saying, "You go and take a bath first. I'll go after you."

"Okay."

Su Hua went to the bathroom to wash her face, brush her teeth, and then took a quick shower.

When she came back, Gu Beixian went to take a bath.

Lying on the bed, she couldn't fall asleep, her thoughts racing. They were about to get divorced, yet they were still sleeping in the same bed. What was this all about?

Suddenly, Gu Beixian's phone on the bedside table rang.

Su Hua didn't like to pry into his privacy, so she let it ring.

It rang twice and then stopped.

Not long after, her own phone also rang.

Su Hua glanced at the caller ID. It was an unfamiliar number.

After answering it, a delicate female voice came from the other end, "Sister Su Hua, is Brother Beixian with you?"

"May I ask who you are?"

The woman paused for a second and said, "I'm his sister."

Su Hua thought it was one of Gu Beixian's cousins, so she said, "He's taking a bath. When he comes out, I'll ask him to call you back."

"Okay, thank you."

When Gu Beixian came out of the bath, he was naked except for a towel wrapped around his waist, and he was drying his hair with a towel in his hand.

His broad-shouldered, long-legged physique was extremely attractive.

His abdominal muscles were well-defined, strong and powerful, with beautiful muscle lines.

Under the orange light, he exuded a breathtaking charm.

Su Hua's heart pounded, and her ears turned red as if they'd been singed by a flame.

She turned her head to avoid looking at him and said softly, "One of your sisters just called you. You should call her back."

Gu Beixian gave a faint "*" and walked to the bedside table, picked up his phone and looked at it.

Then he walked out.

When he came back again, his handsome face was so gloomy that it looked as if water could drip from it, and he asked coldly, "You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

Su Hua was stunned, "What?"

"Suosuo tried to commit suicide. What did you say to her?"

Her mind went blank!

After a few seconds, Su Hua found her voice again, "I didn't know she was Chu Suosuo. She said she was your sister, and I thought she was one of your cousins, so I said you were taking a bath."

Gu Beixian's face remained cold and he didn't say a word. He opened the closet, took out some clothes and started putting them on.

After getting dressed, he strode out with his long legs.

Grandpa Gu heard the commotion and came out to ask, "Where are you going in the middle of the night?"

Gu Beixian said in a deep voice, "I have something to do outside."

"What is it?"

"Suosuo is in the hospital. I'm going to see her."

Grandpa Gu raised his voice and said to Su Hua in the guest bedroom, "Little Su, you go with him!"

Grandpa Gu was decisive and always meant what he said.

Su Hua didn't dare to disobey him, so she replied, "Okay, Grandpa."

After getting dressed, she left with Gu Beixian.

After driving through an intersection.

Su Hua said, "Just drop me off at any hotel."

Gu Beixian held the steering wheel, looking straight ahead, "Come with me. You need to explain to Suosuo."

Su Hua felt a tightness in her chest.

Although she was a calm and unassuming person, she also had her own bottom line.

It wasn't her fault in the first place. What was there to explain?

Sensing her unhappiness, Gu Beixian freed one hand to ruffle her hair and said gently, "Suosuo has severe depression. Please, just this once."

An hour later.

The two of them arrived at Chu Suosuo's hospital room.

She had just had her stomach pumped and was lying on the bed, looking extremely pale, with messy hair and a thin, frail figure under the quilt.

When Su Hua saw her face clearly, she was greatly shocked!