My Wife Longs for Divorce Every Day

Chapter 574: 574, an infant giant with incomplete intellect?

Chapter 574: 574, an infant giant with incomplete intellect?

He had initially been dining here with a friend and accidentally had too much to drink. Seeing that Bai Ruwei was somewhat attractive, he thought to take advantage of his drunken state to make a pass at her.

Besides, she’s just a contemptible waitress, a type of woman he’s always looked down on. He thought nothing of hitting her or scolding her whenever he felt like it.

Who knew he’d kick against a brick wall today? She had such a wild temper and even dared to attack him?

How could he tolerate this?

Now that he had beaten Bai Ruwei to such a state, he felt a bit nervous in case the Huo Family really questioned him.

But when he thought about it, the Zhou Family has business dealings with the Ming Family, and Huo Zhexi, as their junior, had to call him “Uncle Zhou”.

He also noticed that since she had entered the room, Mrs. Huo’s face had never looked good.

The way she treated her, clearly didn’t regard this woman as a future daughter-in-law.

That was understandable.

The Huo Family was the wealthiest in Nancheng with strict rules, and Mrs. Huo was notoriously tough. How was it possible for them to let their son marry a waitress who wasn’t fit for show?

Thinking of this, Zhou Tingzheng immediately said, “Zhexi, I’m sorry. I truly didn’t know she was your girlfriend. Dressed all up as a waitress, yet idling around instead of doing her job. I was just drunk and wanted her to help me up. Who knew she’d start yelling and even slap me, accusing me of molesting her. I was upset and slapped her back. Can you blame me for this?”

“Is this just one slap? She’s bleeding from her mouth, are you fucking blind?” Huo Zhexi glared fiercely.

Mingzhu abruptly pulled him back and coldly said, “Didn’t your Uncle Zhou explain everything? He was just drunk and confused for a moment, he might have said some offensive things. But Miss Bai did start the physical altercation, making a problem where she could have communicated instead. Did she do it for the sake of making a fuss or was it some sort of ploy?”

The Ming Family has the longest lineage among these “Four Great Aristocratic Families” in Nancheng. They started off with the jade and jewelry business, and have always had good relationships with many large families in Nancheng.

They help each other out in business, and regularly hold get-togethers.

The Ming Family’s Jade Shops just signed a contract with the Zhou Family’s stores, and there are further cooperation plans for the new year. Public and private interests considered, they didn’t want any rumors that the two families don’t get along to be spread in public places.

The impact would not be good, especially since it was over a woman like Bai Ruwei?

That would simply make people laugh at them during their leisure time.

“Zhexi, your father and I just discussed this a couple of days ago. After the Spring festival, we were planning to take you to the Jade Shops to get familiar with the business, and meet the elders of the Zhou Family. Today, by chance, we get to meet them ahead of time. Now that everything has been clarified, since it’s pure misunderstanding, don’t let’s spoil each other’s moods over the holiday. Zhexi, apologize to your Uncle Zhou.”

Huo Zhexi looked at his mother in disbelief, “You want me to apologize to him?”

Mingzhu had already turned to Bai Ruwei, “Miss Bai, won’t you explain this matter to Zhexi?”

Bai Ruwei slowly raised her head.

Her left cheek was already entirely swollen. Despite the light makeup applied, it couldn’t hide the horrific handprint on it. There seemed to be a cut at the corner of her mouth, with dried blood still affixed to it.

She was originally quite delicate and attractive, with a gentle and weak temperament. Now, with the terrifying handprint on her face, she looked so pitiful.

At this moment, she was biting her lip as if enduring, looking so fragile that it would instantly soften any man’s heart.

All men have a soft spot for women. Seeing her in this state made Zhexi’s eyes turn red, “Xiaowei, tell me, did he bully you first?”

Although Huo Juncheng was dissatisfied with his son’s girlfriend, seeing a girl beaten up this badly, to be honest, he felt somewhat distressed.

All eyes were on her now.

After a brief silence, Bai Ruwei finally spoke up.

“Mrs. Huo is right. I was the first one to start. I was wrong. Mr. Zhou, I failed to recognize Mount Tai, please be generous and forgive me this time. I’m sorry.” After that, she bowed to Zhou Tingzheng, bit her lip, and said, “I have things to do, I’m leaving first.”

Before anyone could even react, she had already bolted out.

Huo Zhexi immediately chased after her.

This time, Mingzhu didn’t stop him.

The more she tried to restrain him, the more rebellious her son would become, completely acting like an immature adult!

**

“Xiaowei!”

Huo Zhexi chased her outside and immediately grabbed Bai Ruwei’s arm, “Xiaowei, let me take you to the hospital.”

Bai Ruwei furrowed her eyebrows, struggled and brushed his hand off, “No need. I’ve lost this job, I need to hurry and find a new one.”

“Your face is swollen like this and you still want to find a job?” Huo Zhexi found it unbelievable, “Are you so desperate for money?”

“Correct! I’m short of money! Really short! How else will I survive if I don’t find a new job? I don’t even know how I’m going to afford my expenses for next semester!”

“I’ll give you money! I can support you!”

“…” Bai Ruwei stared at him, a little stunned.

“Xiaowei, I’m serious. Just stay with me in the future, okay?”

“How can we be together? You saw your family’s attitude just now. I was the one being bullied by that man, but they still want you to apologize for me, simply because that man is a friend of your parents, your elder, and they don’t want to affect their business because of this incident!”

Bai Ruwei laughed bitterly, “The gap between us is too big. No matter how hard I try, we are simply not suitable for each other. Mrs. Huo was right, we are not from the same world.”

“What do you mean by that?” Huo Zhexi was a bit angry, “I have been looking for you these past few days. Are you still insisting on breaking up with me? Can’t you at least try a little harder with me?”

“Try harder how? Where were you when I needed you just now? I called you so many times, why didn’t you answer? I got reprimanded by the manager right here and lost my wages for these few days! Zhexi, do you even have me in your heart?”

Huo Zhexi explained, “My mother took my phone earlier.”

“Really?” Bai Ruwei scoffed, “You’re in your twenties, why do you let your mother control these small matters? When will you grow up?”

Huo Zhexi looked a little uncomfortable.

What he hated most was being told he’s immature! Not steady enough! Not as good as his two elder brothers!

Seeing that he was quiet, Bai Ruwei slightly changed her expression, suddenly switched the topic, “When I said we should break up that day, didn’t you already agree? Why are you here again?”

Despite the discomfort in his heart, Huo Zhexi immediately replied, “I never agreed to break up. I’ve been messaging you these past few days, haven’t you seen them?”

Bai Ruwei bit her lip and didn’t say a word.

Her delicate face was pitiful and endearing.

Looking at Bai Ruwei like this, Huo Zhexi felt a softness in his heart. He took her hand and his voice regained its gentleness, “Xiaowei, I just want to hear one thing from you, do you really like me?”

Bai Ruwei nodded.

Huo Zhexi smiled, “In that case, I have a plan.”

“What do you mean?”

“My parents have been wanting a grandchild, as do my grandparents. They want a great-grandchild. Maybe if you got pregnant with my child, they might change their attitudes…”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Bai Ruwei abruptly cut him off.

“Xiaowei, this is our only option. Trust me, if only you…”

Bai Ruwei interrupted again, “No! I can’t do this. By using such a means to enter the Huo Family, how would I be any different from the gold-digger your mother thinks I am?”

“Alright then.”

Huo Zhexi agreed too quickly, which startled Bai Ruwei.

“However, you can’t talk about breaking up with me anymore. Since my mother disapproves, let’s just date in secret for now, alright?” As Huo Zhexi spoke, he couldn’t help but hold her small hand.

He realized he seemed to have genuinely fallen for Bai Ruwei.

Especially after the breakup, the longing was incredibly intense, something he had never experienced with any other woman before.

Yet Bai Ruwei felt a chill in her heart.

Throughout their time together, she knew that Huo Zhexi didn’t really understand love. He was merely infatuated with her for the time being.

And the more she pushed him away, the deeper he fell for her.

He was clearly still a child who knew not what he did.

Forcefully, she pulled her hand back, “If that’s the case, you should go back and stay with your parents.”

“Why?” Huo Zhexi didn’t understand.

“If you keep hanging around me like this, your parents will only think that I’m bewitching you. They certainly won’t agree to us being together.”

“I see.” Huo Zhexi’s eyes lit up, “Then… you should go to the hospital for a check-up, and you’re not allowed to ignore my calls.”

“Alright.”

Once he received Bai Ruwei’s agreement, Huo Zhexi finally left feeling reassured.