Reborn After Divorce

Chapter 7

It felt like a dream. Su Hua stood there, hands and feet icy cold, her mind blank.

Seeing Su Hua, Gu Beixian sobered up slightly and forcefully pushed Chu Luoluo away, steadying himself by the sofa.

Chu Luoluo turned her head and feigned surprise, exclaiming, "Sister Su Hua, you're here?"

Only then did Su Hua snap back to reality, her heart pounding.

She turned and walked away, forgetting to close the door behind her.

Sometimes, things happen so suddenly and unexpectedly that there’s no time to react.

She didn’t cry or make a scene, just felt her steps falter, her surroundings becoming a blur.

The chilly spring wind slapped her face, cold as ice.

The cold wind gradually cleared her mind, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Did Gu Beixian have the driver call her over just to see him being intimate with Chu Luoluo?

She had agreed to his divorce proposal without hesitation, so why did he still need to humiliate her this way?

Just because he didn't love her, did that give him the right to hurt her at will?

Anger surged through every pore.

Su Hua walked with increasing determination, finally striding with unyielding resolve.

Outside the villa gates.

The driver waited by the car, opening the door for her, "Madam, Mr. Gu asked me to take you home."

Su Hua remained silent for a long moment before bending to get in.

The driver closed the door and called Gu Beixian, "Mr. Gu, I found Madam. I'm taking her home now, don’t worry."

"Good."

Gu Beixian hung up, his gaze turning cold as he looked at Chu Luoluo, "You did that on purpose, didn’t you?"

Chu Luoluo’s eyes drooped, and she said pitifully, "I didn’t know Sister Su Hua would arrive at such a moment. I just slipped and fell on you..."

"I’m drunk, not stupid!"

Chu Luoluo's lips quivered, tears streaming down her face, "It’s my fault. I’ll call Sister Su Hua and explain."

She reached into her pocket for her phone.

Gu Beixian raised his hand to stop her, his tone slightly impatient, "No need. The more you explain, the worse it gets. Just leave."

"And you?"

"I’m just drunk, I won’t die." Gu Beixian sat heavily on the sofa, pinching the bridge of his nose.

He looked exasperated.

Chu Luoluo didn’t move, standing there with her head hanging like a scolded wife.

Her shoulders trembled as she tried to suppress her sobs.

Seeing her like this, Gu Beixian felt a pang of guilt, "I’m not blaming you. Su Hua hasn’t done anything wrong. I shouldn’t have hurt her this way."

"But asking for a divorce is already hurting her."

"Then I should minimize the damage, not humiliate her."

"A long pain is better than a short one. This way, you’re hurting her even more," Chu Luoluo whispered, "and me too."

"The divorce can’t happen for now. Grandma won’t allow it." Gu Beixian glanced at her indifferently, "And the reason I mentioned you was just an excuse."

It hit her like a slap. Chu Luoluo was stunned.

Her face turned pale, and she trembled as she asked, "Brother Beixian, are you saying this out of anger, or is it the truth after drinking?"

Gu Beixian rubbed his forehead, irritated, "I’ve had too much to drink and might say things to upset you. Just go."

Afraid he might say something even more hurtful, and fearing the situation might become irreparable, Chu Luoluo left reluctantly, tears in her eyes.

After she left, Gu Beixian called her father, asking him to keep an eye on her and prevent any further suicide attempts.

The next day at noon.

Gu Bao Zhai.

Su Hua received a bank card sent by someone on Gu Beixian's behalf.

The messenger said, "Madam, this is a small compensation from Mr. Gu. The password is your birthday."

Su Hua looked at the card and let out a self-mocking laugh.

Money is a good thing, but sometimes, giving money is a form of humiliation.

She pushed the card back, saying, "Tell him I don’t need money."

"Mr. Gu insisted you take it. He asked me to convey that seeing isn’t always believing, and he’ll support any decision you make."

"I understand."

After the messenger left, she sat quietly for a while before getting up to go to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

As she stepped out, she encountered Chu Luoluo, looking pitiable in white, holding a bouquet of white roses.

In a soft voice, Chu Luoluo said, "Sister Su Hua, can we talk?"

Su Hua suppressed her emotions, looked at her coldly for a few seconds, and said, "Fine."

They went to a nearby Western restaurant.

After they sat down, Chu Luoluo placed the flowers on the table.

Gently stroking the velvety petals, she said blissfully, "I didn’t expect Brother Beixian to be so romantic. He sent me these flowers early this morning. After three years, he still remembers that I love white roses. Twenty roses, symbolizing undying love."

Su Hua’s heart was filled with mixed emotions.

In three years of marriage, Gu Beixian had never given her flowers, not even once during festivals or special occasions, only cards.

It wasn’t that he didn’t understand romance, he just didn’t want to be romantic with her.

Twenty roses, undying love, how touching.

The waiter brought their coffee.

Chu Luoluo slowly stirred her coffee with a spoon, her voice sweet and delicate, "Brother Beixian and I grew up together. He’s always taken care of me..."

Su Hua took a sip of her coffee and said coldly, "Please get to the point, Miss Chu. I’m very busy and don’t have time for your nonsense."

Chu Luoluo shrugged, "So Sister Su Hua does have a temper, just not in front of Brother Beixian. Such a good actress."

Su Hua sneered, "I am still Gu Beixian’s wife. You barged into my house and clung to my husband, and I didn’t throw my coffee at you because I have manners. Don’t mistake my courtesy for weakness."

"Wow." Chu Luoluo made a surprised face, sticking out her tongue, "Sister Su Hua looks like a tigress."

Su Hua’s hand trembled slightly as she held her coffee cup, tempted to throw it at her.

Chu Luoluo waited, disappointed when Su Hua didn’t take the bait.

Plan A failed, time for Plan B.

Staring at Su Hua, she said, "Sister Su Hua, you’re smart. You must know you’re just a stand-in. Now that I’m back, don’t you think it’s time for you to leave?"

"Stand-in?" Su Hua almost laughed, "Miss Chu, have you never gone to school or are you ignorant of the law? Gu Beixian and I are legally married. I am the lawful wife."

Chu Luoluo tutted, mocking, "You’re about to get divorced, so why so arrogant?"

Su Hua straightened her back, "As long as we’re not divorced, you have no place to be arrogant."

Chu Luoluo scoffed, pulling out her trump card, "Three years ago, you married Beixian for a million yuan. I’ll double it."

She took out a check from her wallet and slapped it on the table, "Here’s two million. Take the money and leave him!"

Su Hua glanced at the check and smirked, "I didn’t marry Gu Beixian solely for the money."

Chu Luoluo laughed sarcastically, "Such hypocrisy."

Su Hua’s gaze turned cold, "I am still his wife. You, sneaking around with him, are nothing but a mistress."

Chu Luoluo’s eyes flashed with anger, "You’re poor and desperate. Three years ago, you married him because your grandmother needed a kidney transplant. Your family was broke after selling everything. Don’t forget your origins. You’ll always be a pauper from a poor village."

She pushed the check closer, her tone condescending, "Take it and stop pretending to be high and mighty."

Su Hua remained surprisingly calm.

She glanced at the check, "You got this money from your father, didn’t you? Had to beg him for it, right? Does your whole family support you being a mistress? What a peculiar family. No matter how rich you are, you can’t hide your ugliness."

Chu Luoluo’s face flushed with anger, "You’re talking nonsense!"

Su Hua stood up, looking down at her, "I restore ancient paintings. If I wanted to make money, it wouldn’t be hard. Three years ago, I could have earned a million with my own hands."

She grabbed the check and threw it at Chu Luoluo, "Take your money and go somewhere cold. Stop disgusting people."

The check hit her face, making Chu Luoluo furious!

She lunged at Su Hua, aiming to scratch her face.

In that instant, a figure darted in and grabbed Chu Luoluo, punching her repeatedly in the face!