Chapter 373 The Dull Wife in Republic of China Literature (30)

Chapter 373: The Stiff Wife in a Republic of China Story (30)

After saying goodbye to Xu Jing, Fang Zhuo stood up and said, "Ning Cheng, I'll leave the newspaper ad to you."

"If there's any news, just let me know then."

Just as he was about to leave with his hat in hand, to his surprise—

Yan Ningcheng stopped him...

"Ning Cheng?"

"Is there something else?"

Yan Ningcheng's calm, deep eyes now looked intently at his friend.

He confirmed once more the news he had just learned.

"Are you sure you want to publish the mutual divorce announcement?"

"Of course."

Young Master Fang stated firmly, "The mutual divorce agreement was signed this morning."

"Tang Qing... only asked for one property."

Yan Ningcheng only heard the first part of what Fang Zhuo said—

The mutual divorce agreement had been signed.

She had already signed it!

A sudden, unexpected joy surged through him!

It was rare for Yan Ningcheng to be so unguarded.

Hearing news of her, he now felt an overwhelming urge to see her immediately!

"I'll go back to the Fang residence with you."

Surprised by the reply, Fang Zhuo was astonished, "You... want to come to our place again today?"

"The construction team has just received some new materials..."

Though Yan Ningcheng's tone was slow, his fingers unconsciously tapped on the table, the subtle movement subtly betraying his impatience.

"I need to inspect the site."

So that was it.

Young Master Fang didn’t overthink it and remarked, "For such a small project, Ning Cheng, you’re really dedicated."

Last time, Ying Wenxing had mentioned that Ning Cheng had been very busy at his firm lately. For such a busy person to frequently show up at the Fang residence...

Yan Ningcheng?

He takes his work really seriously, huh?

"I'll ride in your car."

Listening to Yan Ningcheng's words, Fang Zhuo was baffled again. "I remember you drove here yourself today, didn't you?"

Yan Ningcheng said calmly, "Yes, but I'm not in any state to drive now."

What kind of excuse is that?

He had driven here just to have a cup of coffee... and suddenly it wasn’t suitable for him to drive?

Baffled, Fang Zhuo still let Yan Ningcheng ride along in his car.

Throughout the journey, Yan Ningcheng stared straight ahead, unusually quiet.

In the confined space of the car, only Yan Ningcheng himself knew why.

His fingertips trembled uncontrollably, his heart racing uncontrollably!

In such a state...

He truly was in no condition to drive.

"Tang Qing!"

"Yan Ningcheng’s affection level has risen again! It’s at 91 now!" Even the system was surprised. Just this morning, it was debating whether to hint about Yan Ningcheng's divorce...

But in the afternoon, Fang Zhuo had blurted it out himself!

"Yan Ningcheng is here for you!"

With a giddy laugh, the system struck the same lookout stance, just like Xiao He, watching contentedly as Yan Ningcheng approached slowly, bathed in the sunset’s glow.

The moment Yan Ningcheng stopped in front of her, the emotions, desires, and restlessness he had suppressed for so long suddenly calmed as he laid eyes on Tang Qing.

His tall, dark figure, bathed in fragments of the sunset, cast a shadow right over Tang Qing.

"I heard..."

"You’ve mutually divorced."

The words, a bit hoarse, escaped Yan Ningcheng’s lips.

His gaze burned with intensity as he looked at Tang Qing—a rare moment of such raw emotion for him.

But today, after hearing about Tang Qing’s divorce...

Those surging feelings could no longer be contained within their boundaries!

Letting his eyes linger over Tang Qing, Yan Ningcheng once again felt the familiar itch in his fingertips...

"Did you come all this way just to tell me this?"

In response to Tang Qing’s question, Yan Ningcheng answered earnestly, "Yes."

"Just for this one matter."

Just this one matter...

He had lost sleep over it.

He had felt unwilling.

I've been struggling with it.

Just this one thing...

Just this one person...

"Tang Qing."

Yan Ningcheng gazed at Tang Qing, saying each word carefully, "It seems I've held back for too long..."

"What shouldn't be said, what shouldn't be thought of."

"I can no longer hide it."

Even though today wasn't exactly the right time, even though there was no good reason for him to be at the Fang residence...

He still cast caution aside, so desperate to see her!

Rudeness and impulse.

They shouldn't exist, yet he welcomed them.

Yan Ningcheng said quietly, "Tang Qing, a new beginning..."

"I still need to tell you right away."

"I'm in love with you."

Four words that settled everything.

Once spoken, all the agitation and anxiety finally vanished entirely!

As they gazed intensely, Yan Ningcheng's eyes contained only Tang Qing!

Right at that moment, Mrs. Fang happened to walk over!

"Ning Cheng?"

The sudden voice jolted Yan Ningcheng from his emotional state!

Before he could even withdraw his gaze from Tang Qing, Mrs. Fang had already stepped into the space between the two of them.

"How could you..."

Something felt off about everything. Fang Zhuo had said he brought Yan Ningcheng along today to inspect the construction team's materials.

But why...

Was Yan Ningcheng talking to Tang Qing in the corridor?

And...

Yan Ningcheng's expression moments before...

All of a sudden!

Mrs. Fang recalled that day at the door when she saw Yan Ningcheng protecting Tang Qing from the rain!

"What's between them?"

"Mrs. Fang." Yan Ningcheng turned around, the earlier affection fading as his face returned to its usual calm demeanor. "I came to find..."

"Tang Qing."

The form of address had changed.

A flicker of displeasure crossed Mrs. Fang's face, and she shot Tang Qing a fierce glare!

"Ning Cheng, you've always been properly raised. You should know..."

"Tang Qing is the young madam of our Fang family."

"Addressing her so informally..."

Instinctively, she tried to impose feudal etiquette, but before she could finish, Yan Ningcheng cut her off directly!

"Mrs. Fang."

"Fang Zhuo told me today..." Still in a calm tone, Yan Ningcheng spoke, "He and Tang Qing have already divorced by mutual consent."

"He asked me to place a notice in the paper about this matter..."

In front of Mrs. Fang, Yan Ningcheng looked directly at Tang Qing and continued, "I came to find Tang Qing."

"I wanted to ask about this."

"Tang Qing... regarding the newspaper announcement, are you willing?"

From a distance, Yan Ningcheng asked bluntly.

His expression was as usual, but an unusually intense gaze quietly betrayed a hint of abnormality!

In response to Yan Ningcheng's question, Tang Qing spoke slowly, "Since we have already divorced, publishing an announcement is only appropriate."

She gave a definitive answer, her tone light and casual.

But Mrs. Fang, standing nearby, found every word increasingly hard to swallow!

What's this nonsense about publishing a divorce announcement in the newspaper!

Mrs. Fang's voice, ill-timed as ever, rang in Tang Qing's ears!

"Tang Qing..."

"Mom is genuinely thinking of your best interests. How could you make such a rash decision about divorcing Zhuo'er!"