Chapter 11: Chapter 11 No Interest at All
Yu Siting's expression darkened at the sound of her voice.
"So who attracts you, Qin Xicheng?"
Yan Xi replied indifferently, "Certainly not you."
After saying this, she turned and left the master bedroom, "I'm going to sleep in the guest room."
Just as she stepped out of the master bedroom, the man behind her caught her by the shoulder.
His broad palm was warm, and Yan Xi stopped walking. Her heartbeat intensified slightly, causing a twinge of painful tingling throughout her chest, making her extremely uncomfortable.
"You...."
His voice was low and tinged with anger, but before he could finish speaking, his cellphone vibrated and rang.
Yan Xi turned around to look at him, but he withdrew his hand and reached for his phone on the countertop, then walked to the balcony.
Soon, his voice was heard from outside on the balcony.
"Alright, I'll come over right away."
His tone was gentle, likely talking to Zhao Xue'er.
Zhao Xue'er was scheduled for surgery tomorrow; how could he not be by her side tonight?
She scoffed at herself and saw Yu Siting return from the balcony and asked, "Did Miss Zhao ask you to stay with her?"
Yu Siting put away his phone, glanced at her blankly, and did not respond.
Yan Xi's smile slightly faded, and she softly added, "Miss Zhao's mood might not be good tonight. You should comfort her well. The patient's mood greatly influences the outcome of the treatment."
As her words fell, the man's dark eyes cooled slightly, "You are indeed generous."
Yan Xi smiled indifferently, "Don't you men like such generous wives?"
Yu Siting's expression remained cold, his eyes harboring suppressed complexity, as he stepped towards the walk-in closet.
Yan Xi pursed her lips and turned towards the guest room.
It wasn't long before her sister called. "The Yan Family managed to sell the land in the Western Suburb as Yu Siting bought it at a high price. With his intervention, the lands that were previously unsellable almost all sold out."
Yan Xi hummed softly in response.
He really did adore Zhao Xue'er. To ensure nothing went wrong with the surgery, he helped the Yan Family.
The Yan Family's debt crisis was temporarily resolved, and Ruyu mentioned some future plans for the Yan Family to get out of real estate and go for something lighter. Yan Xi listened in silence.
Probably because she showed no interest in the conversation, Ruyu also lost interest, "Never mind, you wouldn't understand anyway."
"With the Yan Family crisis resolved, you and Yu Siting should move up your divorce plans. After so many years, even raising a dog would breed affection. Don't demean yourself."
Yan Xi did not respond.
Ruyu said no more and simply hung up.
Yan Xi sighed deeply and, hearing footsteps outside, walked out of the guest room to see Yu Siting's figure entering the elevator. Just as the elevator doors were closing, Yan Xi smiled slightly and said softly,
"President Yu, rest assured. As a couple who had been through so much, I'll do my utmost in Miss Zhao's operation tomorrow and won't let you down."
The elevator door closed, and Yu Siting's expression remained impassive.
Soon, the sound of a car engine leaving was heard outside.
Yan Xi sighed slightly.
Yu Siting most likely wouldn't return tonight, and since she was particular about her sleeping environment, she decided to get a better rest by returning to the master bedroom.
Fenglin Villa.
This was a recreational venue set up by Gu Senye, and also the stronghold where several childhood friends often gathered.
Gu Senye had just returned to the country recently and organized their first card game in a long time; Yu Siting had no reason not to come.
Seeing him arrive, Gu Senye slightly leaned back in his seat.
"Handing in your public grain at home? Took you long enough."
Yu Siting raised his eyebrows but didn't respond.
Lu Sang, who was nearby, heard Gu Senye's words and laughed, "He's almost divorced; he has no place to pay the public grain."
Yu Siting took his seat expressionlessly and started dealing the cards.
Jia Wenquan glanced at Yu Siting and casually mentioned, "I heard that Yan Ruyu is looking for a tough divorce lawyer recently. Did you know that?"
Yu Siting looked seriously at the cards in front of him and nodded lightly, "I know."
He looked indifferent, but Gu Senye couldn't help reminding him, "Yan Xi is soft and cute, but her sister is not a pushover. You didn't sign a prenuptial agreement when you married Yan Xi; be careful they might skin you alive."
Yan Xi is soft and cute?
He didn't know his own wife had that side.
Yu Siting played a card and looked sideways at Gu Senye, replying nonchalantly, "Hmm, we all saw Yan Ruyu skinning you alive before."
Gu Senye: ".... "
Damn! Can't we just have a fun game?
Late at night.
Yan Xi turned over, her arm casually reaching forward, feeling a warm touch in her palm. She paused, unsure, and felt around; her hand was seized by a broad palm.
"Go to sleep properly!"
The man's voice was hoarse and low, and Yan Xi suddenly opened her eyes to find Yu Siting had returned here at some point and even got into bed.
"How come... When did you get back?"
The wariness and distance in her eyes made Yu Siting's face darken.
"What, can't I come back?"
Yan Xi remained silent.
Yu Siting's face turned cold, and he yanked her hand, pulling her into his embrace. His eyes filled with an aggressive possessiveness.
"After Qin Xicheng came back, am I even not allowed to sleep in the same bed as you?"
Yan Xi: "..."
Seeing that she didn't respond and didn't even offer an explanation, Yu Siting's expression turned extremely ugly.
After the card game, Gu Senye kept Yu Siting for a couple of drinks. Gu Senye had been deeply hurt by Yan Ruyu; after a few drinks, they talked a lot about the two sisters.
Gu Senye's comment, "Qin Xicheng is back in the country, and your divorce with Yan Xi seems quite normal," bothered him a lot.
He couldn't help recalling a memory from when he and Yan Xi just got married, when he had asked Yan Xi why she married him.
What had Yan Xi responded at the time?
"Because you look like my type."
Could it be that Yan Xi had married him as a substitute for Qin Xicheng?
A nameless rage ignited in Yu Siting's heart.
That day, when Yan Xi and Qin Xicheng talked at the hospital entrance, the surprised and brilliant smile on Yan Xi's face, it indeed had something to do with being "soft and cute."
He coldly leaned down and fiercely kissed Yan Xi's lips.
Yan Xi smelled a hint of alcohol and immediately turned her head to avoid his kiss, "Have you been drinking?"
Yu Siting frowned, displeased yet he responded softly, "Yes, a little."
Yan Xi pursed her lips, her eyes slightly dim, looked at him and calmly said, "Alcohol can stir the brain, are you sure you don't want to calm down? After all, Miss Zhao would be upset if she knew."
Yu Siting: "..."
He grimaced, withdrew his hand, and let her go, completely disinterested.