Volume One, Chapter 55: The Urge to Divorce Is Overwhelming

What? Where is she? Jiang Shuwei widened her eyes, staring at the shop where she had just bought the tools. It turned out Tingting was still inside the store?

How would I know where she ran off to? But she took one of my toys, the shop owner said, looking somewhat displeased.

Jiang Shuwei quickly took out two hundred-yuan bills and handed them to him. At that moment, He Jingcheng's voice came loudly from the other end of the phone: Tingting is missing. Where are you?

After Jiang Shuwei gave him the address, she continued searching everywhere.

He Jingcheng rushed over with Xia Chengze and their group.

Where is Tingting? Still haven't found her? The look He Jingcheng gave Jiang Shuwei was sharp enough to kill her.

Trembling, Jiang Shuwei's face drained of all color. She panted and said, The shop owner just said Tingting took something of his without paying. Tingting might... be looking for me too.

Jiang Shuwei, if anything happens to Tingting...

He Jingcheng dropped a harsh threat on Jiang Shuwei.

Jiang Shuwei was at her wit's end, her eye rims burning red.

Auntie... Just as everyone was planning to split up and search,贺婷婷's voice came from not far away.

Everyone turned to look. He Tingting was holding a cotton candy, followed closely by Su Mian.

Jiang Shuwei's tightly constricted heart finally let out a breath. Her legs turned weak, and she sprinted over, pulling He Tingting into her embrace.

Auntie, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. Were you looking for me just now? Seeing Jiang Shuwei's pale, frightened face and her expression as if she were about to cry, He Tingting realized she might have made a mistake.

As long as you're safe. As long as you're safe, Jiang Shuwei said tremblingly, burying her face in He Tingting's shoulder as tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks.

He Jingcheng was also covered in cold sweat. He squatted down to check on his niece's condition.

Su Mian, what is going on here? He Jingcheng looked at Su Mian, failing to understand why she was with Tingting.

Su Mian immediately told the truth: When I came out to buy some things just now, I saw Tingting get knocked to the ground by a passerby. I walked over and only then found out that she had separated from Miss Jiang and was looking for her.

He Tingting nodded her little head and said, That's right. When Auntie and I were buying snowman-making toys earlier, I saw a little rabbit doll, exactly like the one Mommy gave me before. So I... I ran back to get that little rabbit.

As she spoke, He Tingting held up the little rabbit doll in her hand.

Jiang Shuwei was still holding He Tingting tightly. Although it was a false alarm, she had been scared almost to death.

Sensing that Jiang Shuwei was still shaking, He Jingcheng reached out and grabbed her arm. Alright, it's fine now. This isn't your fault; we can only blame Tingting for being too mischievous.

Jiang Shuwei nodded, finally releasing her grip. Lowering her head to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, she said to Su Mian, Thank you for helping Tingting.

Su Mian was quite surprised, not expecting Jiang Shuwei to thank her.

She immediately put on a gentle expression and said, Miss Jiang, taking care of children requires twelve points of caution. I hope after this incident, you can learn your lesson. You have no idea how pitiful Tingting looked when she was knocked to the ground just now.

Auntie, I'm sorry. I'll never run around blindly again... Wah! He Tingting had actually been terrified as well, but the shock hadn't fully registered until now. Seeing Jiang Shuwei constantly wiping away tears, she finally released her pent-up fear and cried out loudly.

He Jingcheng picked He Tingting up and whispered words of comfort to her.

Then, turning back to Jiang Shuwei, he said, It was a false alarm. Stop crying.

Jiang Shuwei bit her lower lip and nodded.

Su Mian watched as Jiang Shuwei was frightened to the point of weak legs and endless tears, feeling a strange surge of satisfaction within her.

Alright, let's head back to the hotel. It's almost time to leave anyway. He Jingcheng tightened his hold on his niece and strode toward the direction of the hotel.

Jiang Shuwei followed behind. Although she was walking forward as well, her figure lagged far behind.

Even now, her fingers remained icy, and her heart felt as though it were weighed down by a massive boulder. Every breath ached sharply, and because her breathing was labored, her legs lacked strength, naturally slowing her pace.

Upon reaching the hotel lobby, He Jingcheng and his group had already gone upstairs.

Jiang Shuwei gradually calmed down, though her tears continued to fall—an uncontrolled physical reaction to extreme terror. Even though she wiped them away, they kept slipping out.

The elevator doors opened, and Qin Weizhou and his companions were preparing to head back to the city by car.

Instead, they saw Jiang Shuwei standing by the entrance. Her nose was red from crying, her eyes were red, and teardrops still clung to her fair, tender cheeks, making her look indescribably pitiful.

Qin Weizhou's gaze narrowed.

Zhou Zirui immediately stepped forward with concern: Miss Jiang, what's wrong? Why are you crying?

Seeing the three of them, Jiang Shuwei felt intensely embarrassed. She quickly turned away, using her fingers to wipe the teardrops from her face, her voice hoarse beyond recognition: Nothing.

Yan Feiye also chimed in with concern: Did someone bully you?

Jiang Shuwei shook her head hastily: No, I'm really fine. Thank you for asking.

With that, Jiang Shuwei bypassed them, hurried into the elevator, and rapidly pressed the close button with her finger.

As the elevator doors closed, Qin Weizhou stood frozen in place, staring back at the doors.

Zhou Zirui let out a cold snort: You don't even have to guess to know who bullied her.

Sigh, romance is inherently hurtful, and if you're unloved on top of that, it's truly pitiful. Yan Feiye saw right through it and sighed.

If you ask me, He Jingcheng did this on purpose. He doesn't like her, but he won't let her go either, insisting on tying her down. Zhou Zirui wore a disgusted expression.

Yan Feiye nodded in agreement: It's just a man's petty pride acting up.

Qin Shao, say something. Seeing Qin Weizhou's gloomy expression, Zhou Zirui nudged him with his elbow.

One is willing to hit, and the other is willing to take the beating. I have nothing to say, Qin Weizhou replied coldly.

Zhou Zirui and Yan Feiye froze for a moment. Right, this was a matter between the married couple, so there was no need for them to distress themselves over it.

Back in her room, He Tingting rushed forward to hug Jiang Shuwei: Auntie, I'm sorry.

Jiang Shuwei had already calmed down. She knew He Tingting had been badly frightened too.

It's alright. It was Auntie's fault for not keeping a proper eye on you, Jiang Shuwei comforted her gently.

No, it was because I didn't tell Auntie, making you think I had disappeared. He Tingting was a sensible child.

Alright, then next time you go anywhere, you must tell Auntie, okay? Jiang Shuwei said softly.

Okay. He Tingting immediately offered the cotton candy she had bought: Auntie, have some. It's super sweet.

Jiang Shuwei's heart ached once more. She accepted it, took a bite, and smiled through her tears: Mmm, it is very sweet.

He Jingcheng sat on a nearby sofa with his arms crossed, watching the two of them.

Alright, pack your things and let's go back. He Jingcheng stood up immediately without uttering any reprimands.

Thus, the three of them packed their luggage and headed downstairs.

I'll ride back in Yanzhi's car. You guys go ahead. He Jingcheng decided not to ride in the same car with them.

Jiang Shuwei took He Tingting and left in the commercial vehicle.

After this scare, Jiang Shuwei gained an extra layer of experience when it came to taking care of children.

When children are young, they must never leave your sight within a three-step radius.

He Jingcheng returned quite late. Jiang Shuwei had already put He Tingting to sleep.

He Jingcheng had drunk a little alcohol to dull the lingering terror of that morning's scare; if Tingting had genuinely gotten lost, he truly would have gone mad.

It seemed he could no longer let Jiang Shuwei look after the child alone. From now on, every outing must include two bodyguards following them every single step of the way.

With that thought in mind, the next morning at the breakfast table, He Jingcheng sternly brought the matter up.

He expected Jiang Shuwei to be upset, as this was a manifestation of his distrust in her.

Yet, Jiang Shuwei's reaction was entirely calm: Alright, I agree with your proposal. I lack experience in raising children, and I indeed tend to become negligent.

He Jingcheng stared at her for two seconds before turning to He Tingting: Tingting, from now on, no matter what you do, you must tell the people around you. You are never allowed to run off recklessly again.

I remember, Uncle. He Tingting raised her small hand and answered with utmost seriousness.

After finishing their meal, the two of them drove He Tingting to school. Watching her skip through the school gates with her small backpack bouncing, both of them waved goodbye to her.

Having survived that scare, a warm scene of sending a child off to school like this suddenly seemed immensely precious.

I'll drive you to the studio, He Jingcheng offered.

No need. Jiang Shuwei didn't want to trouble him.

Is your new office building renovated yet? When are you moving? he asked again.

The date has already been set for this Friday. Jiang Shuwei didn't hide it from him.

He Jingcheng said nothing more and walked toward his Bentley sedan.

Wait a moment... Jiang Shuwei suddenly remembered something and called out to him.

He Jingcheng stopped in his tracks, looking at her with a calm gaze.

When Mom returns to the country, let's get a divorce. Jiang Shuwei truly didn't want to wait anymore.