Chapter 257: A Familiar Yet Strange Phone Call_2
In the real world, women can enjoy happiness with men, but rarely can they endure hardships together.
Chen Feng initially thought Shen Lin was such a woman. After she saw his depression, self-indulgence, and lack of ambition at that time, she was extremely disappointed in him. Then arguments started, followed by silent treatment, aiming to force him to initiate a divorce.
But now, hearing Shen Lin's indignant words, back then, under such circumstances, she never thought about divorcing him.
How is that possible? Chen Feng couldn't believe it.
However, the divorce had happened long ago, and it was already a fact. There's really no need to argue about it now.
"Alright, there's really no point in arguing now. I can only tell you, things are not as you think. I've already broken up with Wu Mengting, whom you met last time. I didn't have any substantial relationship with her, and now she's just my god-sister."
"If your parents really want to see me, I'll go meet them, ready to take any scolding or beating. Anyway, they've wanted to beat me for a long time, and I admit it. So, 6 PM at Fuman Building, my treat. How about it?"
"... You've broken up with that woman?" Shen Lin's focus was clearly on Wu Mengting.
"Yes." Chen Feng answered honestly.
"So are you still... single?" Shen Lin asked again.
"No." Chen Feng answered honestly again, "I currently have a cohabiting girlfriend and a few lovers."
The phone line fell silent immediately!
After a while, Shen Lin's furious voice came through: "Chen Feng, go to hell!"
Chen Feng quickly moved the phone away from his ear. When he looked again, the call was already disconnected by the other side.
Chen Feng shook his head helplessly. Although he felt guilty towards Shen Lin, his ex-wife, he never thought of remarrying her.
Because back when he needed comfort and encouragement the most, Shen Lin gave him arguments, scolding, belittling, and a suffocating cold violence of despair.
At that time, she truly deeply hurt his pride as a man and husband, and made him doubt their so-called love. From then on, he genuinely stopped believing in love.
So, no matter how good Shen Lin is, even if she didn't despise him initially, it was a fact that she deeply hurt him.
He could think of ways to make it up to her in other aspects, but he would never remarry her.
Chen Feng didn't call Shen Lin anymore. Instead, he planned to do as he told her, first calling Fuman Building to book a private room, and then texting Shen Lin.
As for whether she and her parents would come, Chen Feng didn't care.
Leaving the room and going downstairs, Sun and Wu were watching a Korean drama in the living room. When Chen Feng came down, they just glanced at him and continued watching the large-screen TV.
Chen Feng said to them, "I won't be home for dinner tonight, no need to cook for me."
"You're going out again?" Wu Mengting was clearly somewhat displeased, sitting up straight to look at him, her expression not good.
Seeing this, Chen Feng quickly explained, "I need to meet my ex-in-laws. They just found out that I divorced their daughter. I need to go explain to them."
"How is that possible? You divorced last year, and they just found out now?" Wu Mengting didn't believe it.
Chen Feng smiled bitterly, "My ex-wife never told them. Plus... back then, they were very against my marriage with my ex-wife. After marriage, they never really stayed in touch with us."
Only then did Wu Mengting somewhat believe him, and worriedly asked, "Isn't it dangerous for you to meet them then? They might end up beating you up."
Chen Feng said helplessly, "There's no way around it. I have to meet them. If they really want to beat and scold me, I'll take it. It's what I owe them."
"That won't do!" Wu Mengting quickly said, "The divorce wasn't your fault, so why should they beat or scold you? How about I go with you."
Hearing this, Chen Feng looked at her speechlessly. If she went, it would only add fuel to the fire.
"Forget it, you'd better stay home and relax. Taking you along would be counterproductive."
Wu Mengting thought about it carefully and realized it was true, but she still worriedly reminded him, "If they really try to hit you when you get there, don't just stupidly take it. Just leave if it comes to that."
"Alright. I know. You all stay home and behave. I'm heading out now."
"Be careful."
After nodding, Chen Feng headed towards the door.
After Chen Feng left, Sun Xiaorui, who hadn't spoken all this time, curiously asked, "Mengting, do you know about Brother Feng and his ex-wife's situation?"
Wu Mengting nodded slightly proudly, "I know a bit. I've even met his ex-wife. I must say, she looked quite good. Sadly, she was shortsighted, didn't stay with my brother for long, and chose to leave him when he was at his lowest, quitting halfway. Just shows she had little fortune."
"Do you think his ex-wife now wants to get back together with him?" Sun Xiaorui asked not without concern.
Wu Mengting hadn't thought about this before, but after being reminded, she froze a bit, then confidently said, "My brother won't remarry her."
Sun Xiaorui shook her head, "Not necessarily. I may not know much about Brother Feng's relationship with his ex-wife, but I know he must have loved her once. So, if that woman regrets now and wants to reconcile, they could rekindle their feelings due to their emotional foundation."
"No way." Wu Mengting shook her head too, saying firmly, "My brother is not easily moved, nor is he superficial. He absolutely won't go back to her."
Seeing Wu Mengting so firm, Sun Xiaorui could only believe for now, but still felt a bit worried inside.
If Chen Feng does remarry his ex-wife, she'd definitely become the mistress, and likely to be abandoned.
Of course, Chen Feng didn't know Sun Xiaorui's concerns. He first drove to EO6 to take a look. The villa had been cleaned, and Chen Feng went in with the key, seeing Liu Ying busy in the kitchen.
Liu Ying was delighted to see Chen Feng come in and quickly walked out of the kitchen.
Before she could speak, Chen Feng placed the villa keys on the tea table and said, "Here are the keys, including the front door, garage, and room keys. I have something urgent to do, so I'm leaving now."
Liu Ying, disappointed, quickly said, "I'm cooking now, why don't you stay and eat with me, and leave afterward."
"Forget it, maybe next time."
Chen Feng waved without looking back and briskly walked out.
Liu Ying couldn't help but feel a wave of disappointment. The task of binding Chen Feng's heart seemed long and arduous.
After handing over the keys, Chen Feng drove straight to Fuman Building. By the time he sat in the private room, it was nearly half-past five, not long from the agreed six o'clock.