The Ex-Wife-to-Be Is Acting Weird After Losing Her Memory - Chapter 48

Chapter 48: Lullaby Four

If it weren’t for Old Master Zhen’s words, Lu Jiayin would have almost forgotten that she and Zhen Zhen were originally going to divorce.

The idea of divorce had completely vanished from her mind after the events of the past few months, but when an elder suddenly asked about it, Lu Jiayin blushed, and said shamefully: “I didn’t expect this matter to trouble you…”

She remembered that the divorce agreement was signed privately by the two of them. According to Zhen Zhen, they intended to keep it a secret from Grandpa before the official divorce, and she would explain it at the appropriate time. At the time, she was still feeling upset and agreed to the request without much thought.

“She initially wanted to keep it from me, but recently I asked a lawyer to handle the equity transfer, and the lawyer showed me the divorce application. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known that you two girls were quietly causing such a big fuss behind the scenes…” Old Master Zhen explained.

He nonchalantly observed Lu Jiayin’s expression. Seeing no reaction other than embarrassment, the tension in his heart finally eased, and he smiled, asking: “Do you know what supplementary clause my silly granddaughter signed on the agreement?”

Lu Jiayin shook her head blankly. At the time, she was merely acting out of spite, seeing Zhen Zhen stay abroad for a long time without even calling back. This led her to awkwardly suggest that “too long a separation equals tacit divorce.” Who knew Zhen Zhen would immediately agree?

As a notoriously aloof and proud actress, she certainly wouldn’t take back her words. Instead, she thought Zhen Zhen’s reaction clearly indicated she had been waiting for her to speak. The two remained silent for a long time over the international call, each believing the other was intentional, and they inexplicably finalized the divorce.

She took a breath and whispered: “This is all my fault. I was too angry at the time… Please don’t blame her…”

Old Master Zhen nearly burst out laughing. It seemed his judgment was correct. Since learning that Zhen Zhen drove all night to visit the set, and Lu Jiayin had openly confronted Wen Meixian to protect her wife a few days ago, the stone in his heart finally settled. He knew the young couple had genuinely reconciled.

Thinking of this, he decided to earn his granddaughter some more brownie points. He pulled the divorce agreement from the drawer, handed it to Lu Jiayin, and gestured for her to read the answer herself.

The divorce agreement was drafted by a lawyer. Lu Jiayin had only seen the electronic version before. She quickly scanned the previous content and found that the day before her car accident, Zhen Zhen had added a supplementary clause to the agreement.

It stated that in addition to the property division plan agreed upon in the marriage contract, Zhen Zhen had additionally designated Lu Jiayin as the second beneficiary of the Zhen Zhengye couple’s trust fund. This clause would officially take effect within six months of signing, and Lu Jiayin’s rights would remain unchanged regardless of whether the two parties still had a marital contract at that time.

The Zhen couple were the designated heirs by Old Master Zhen at the time. The amount in their trust fund was enormous, which was one of the reasons why Wen Meixian’s family resented Zhen Zhen so much. Since Zhen Zhen was sixteen, she had been the sole beneficiary of that trust. Even if she did nothing, the money was enough for her to live comfortably for ten lifetimes.

And now, she had unreservedly given half of the most precious thing her parents left her to Lu Jiayin.

“This clause was signed in secret, which means even if you still decide to divorce her, you will remain a lifetime beneficiary of this money,” Old Master Zhen took a sip of hot tea and said unhurriedly. “My granddaughter has always been reserved and doesn’t know how to please people, but her sincerity toward you is real.”

Lu Jiayin held the thin piece of paper, speechless.

She suddenly felt that her past self was truly inadequate. Because of this marriage to a wealthy family, the outside world was full of skepticism, and her mother had repeatedly warned her not to be seduced by power. She was too concerned about these voices hurting her self-esteem, but she forgot the reason they got married—it should have been love.

“I had no idea she did all this…” A wave of sourness rose in her chest. She murmured, “Zhen Zhen is such a fool… she really is…”

Old Master Zhen nodded in agreement: “I also think that child is a bit foolish, but don’t dislike her too much. Worst case, I can give you some more shares, how about that?”

Lu Jiayin was so moved she nearly cried: “I don’t want anything. Shares, trust funds, I don’t want any of it.”

She only wanted her Zhen Zhen.

Seeing her face brighten slightly, Old Master Zhen chuckled and took a sip of tea.

Lu Jiayin stayed with the elder for a few more minutes in the tearoom before being urged to go home. As soon as she walked out of the room, she saw Zhen Zhen standing in the corridor, her face full of anxiety.

She didn’t know how long she had been waiting there. Outside, festive fireworks were brightly igniting. Music faintly drifted from the living room. She stood quietly by the door, waiting for her to come out.

The moment she saw Lu Jiayin, Zhen Zhen’s eyes visibly lit up, then she quickly frowned: “Did Grandpa scold you?”

Her wife was smiling when she went in, so why were her eyes red when she came out?

Lu Jiayin sniffed: “No.”

But Zhen Zhen didn’t believe her. She took Lu Jiayin’s hand and carefully examined her face, showing a trace of distress: “Grandpa is usually very strict. He often scolded me when I was little… Don’t believe anything he says; just listen and forget it.”

After saying this, she pulled Lu Jiayin to walk out. However, Lu Jiayin only smiled and held her arm tighter.

“I think I should believe Grandpa’s words,” she said very seriously. “After all, he said he’d give me shares…”

After everything was settled, New Year’s Eve was fast approaching. Unlike the festive and lively scenes in other families, the First Branch of the Zhen family was shrouded in gloom.

“The Old Man just sent someone over to say that this year’s family reunion dinner is postponed to the sixth day of the New Year. He’s going out of town to meet with old comrades and won’t be celebrating the New Year with us,” Zhen Da-Bo told his wife and son the news, then added with a happy face: “He also gave us a check for two hundred thousand.”

However, apart from him being oblivious to the implication of this result, the other two merely managed a strained twitch of their lips.

Wen Meixian was completely devastated by the loss of the twelve million. Unable to blame her son, she could only endlessly curse the Qiao family to vent her frustration. Zhen Ming, whose ears were tired of hearing it, immediately stood up upon hearing the news that the Old Man was leaving.

“Where are you going?” Seeing his son about to leave, Wen Meixian quickly asked: “You’ve only settled down for a few days. Don’t go running around and make your Grandpa angry again.”

Hearing the warning, Zhen Ming impatiently frowned: “Mom, can you stop nagging about these trivial things? I’ve been scolded, and I’ve accepted my punishment. You can’t lock me up like a prisoner for the rest of my life, can you? Since seeing me makes you sigh, isn’t it better if I’m not here to bother you?”

Wen Meixian was so angry she nearly collapsed but still whispered persistently: “You are the only male grandchild your Grandpa has. This family fortune will eventually be…”

Zhen Ming pressed one hand on his mother’s shoulder, pushing her back perfunctorily: “Only me? Or does he only see that Zhen Zhen? Mom, it’s New Year’s Eve, let me breathe.”

Without waiting for Wen Meixian to say more, he slipped out the door: “Since Grandpa isn’t home either, don’t wait for me tonight. Happy New Year in advance.”

He casually picked a sports car from the garage. The engine let out a low growl, mirroring his restless and depressed heart, desperately looking for an outlet for his frustration.

In his thirty years of life, this was the biggest fall Zhen Ming had ever taken. Although he wasn’t favored as much as Zhen Zhen by the Old Man, the resources he had as one of the only two grandchildren in the Zhen family were still something many people could only dream of. If it weren’t for this time…

“That hateful Zhen Zhen.” He cursed through gritted teeth. “She’s just an orphan, yet she dares to try and ruin me?”

Some people in this world will absolutely not admit that their own greed and blindness caused their failure. Instead, they blame the outcome on others and circumstances, complaining that Heaven is unfair and that destiny is abnormal. Zhen Ming gripped the steering wheel irritably and stepped heavily on the gas pedal again.

On the lively New Year’s Eve, the streets were filled with people shopping. Zhen Ming was already in a bad mood, and seeing the massive crowds and congestion only added to his depression. He stopped the car directly in front of a luxurious hotel and casually tossed the key to the doorman.

He didn’t expect to run into an acquaintance in the lobby. Facing the actress’s unreadable expression, Zhen Ming’s heart suddenly stirred.

“Long time no see,” he said, affecting a relaxed and uninhibited manner, greeting Qi Yongshan, “Are you doing well?”

Qi Yongshan was invited to attend a certain platform’s New Year’s Gala. She hadn’t expected to run into Zhen Ming here. After recovering these past few days, especially after clearly hearing the rumors about him, her emotions had settled significantly. Hearing his greeting, she merely replied flatly: “Very well.”

Zhen Ming had been preoccupied with debt issues for a long time and hadn’t interacted with the actresses and singers in the entertainment circle. Seeing the beautiful, slender Qi Yongshan in her evening gown now, his passion reignited. Knowing that he must have hurt her before, he apologized first: “It was my fault. I made you suffer.”

Looking at his hypocritical appearance, Qi Yongshan sighed silently. She couldn’t help but wonder how oblivious her past self had been to be fooled by a person like him. She shook her head: “It’s all in the past. I have to go now.”

“Are you free to meet tonight?” Seeing her turn away without hesitation, Zhen Ming quickly stepped forward to block her, urgently asking: “There was a big misunderstanding between us. I want to explain it to you personally…”

Even at this point, the man still thought she would be placated by a few words. Qi Yongshan frowned: “Mr. Ming, we have already broken up. I don’t want to hear your explanation. Save it for someone who is willing to be fooled.”

Zhen Ming was genuinely surprised to see the usually naive and confused actress being so firm. He adjusted his mood and continued to coax her gently: “Yongshan, don’t listen to those people slandering me outside. I was sincere with you. How can you not believe me? How about this, I’ll take you to buy a bag later? Or maybe we can look at some jewelry?”

“Your sincerity is just spending money to please me when you’re happy, and then casually discarding me when you’re not?” Qi Yongshan laughed in anger. “Zhen Ming, I truly misjudged you before.”

With that, she lifted her gown and walked forward without looking back. As she passed Zhen Ming, she sighed softly, but ultimately said nothing more and turned to leave.

Zhen Ming’s face turned ashen after being rebuffed. He couldn’t understand why, after all the nice things he had said, a woman like Qi Yongshan dared to publicly humiliate him. He angrily spat and cursed bitterly: “Bitch, trying to act high and mighty in front of me now?”

He had completely forgotten how she used to call him “Husband” and was captivated by his wealth and romance. Wasn’t it all just because she felt he was now powerless and rushed to distance herself?

Zhen Ming, his face completely lost, was furious when another person suddenly approached him, smiling: “Young Master Ming, why are you out having fun here instead of going home for the New Year?”

Zhen Ming was familiar with the newcomer—another notorious playboy in their circle, rumored to be involved in gambling, drugs, and other vices. On a normal day, Zhen Ming wouldn’t be overly friendly with this type of person, but today he was in a bad mood and looking for an excuse to vent his frustration, so he didn’t reject the conversational opening: “I’m bored. Where are you headed?”

The man smiled broadly and leaned in to whisper a few words into his ear. Zhen Ming’s eyes lit up: “Then I’ll come along and join the fun?”

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