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ShuShu silently walked towards the kitchen. It seemed like she would not be able to get out, and she would not be able to help. Listening to Ling Qiao's loud roar, her heart was filled with panic. She might as well make some food.

Knowing that today was going to be a chaotic day, Ling Qiao had restrained himself and held a videoconference at the company's Department of Public Information and Public Relations. However, this sudden appearance of Chen Zhiyou had truly disrupted him. The external battle had just begun, and the internal conflicts had also become more lively.

Shushu pulled the kitchen door shut. Outside, she could hear Ling Qiao's shouts, and her heart was beating faster and faster. She kept on washing the rice and cutting vegetables, and then kept on wiping the countertops and the cabinets.

After a day of this muddle, she would never ask him about his work, but from his scrunched brow it seemed that this time the problem was more difficult than he had expected. Xia Yang, Sister Ha, and Shen Xiaoxuan all called to encourage her not to be afraid.

The most gratifying thing was that Su Man did not believe the rumors, but instead told her that this hype had completely taken up the position of the top boss in the Tang Dynasty. If she insisted on staying with Ling Qiao, it would greatly affect both her and Ling Qiao.

ShuShu realized that gossip could kill people. He felt a chill down his spine as she looked at the reporters who were still standing at the entrance of the residential complex. She didn't care about it anymore. After all, he was alone. If he couldn't stay in City T. At most, she would just leave, but she couldn't let Ling Qiao fall into such a predicament.

At the time of their divorce, Ling Qiao had carried the notoriety of being a "heartless person". However, because everyone was more moved by the romantic feelings of him and Tang Xiuqing who had finally become lovers, it did not have much of an impact. But this time, what the people outside saw was their childhood sweetheart's love breaking down, and Ling Qiao became the unfaithful husband.

Many of those who did not know the inside story were giving their own guesses and comments. Their lives and their love, in the eyes of outsiders, was nothing more than a game. This was truly ironic.

Her phone rang again, causing Shu Shu to shudder. It was actually the Ling family's number.

"Hey …"

"Shu Shu, I'm Ling Qiao's mother."

Hu Xin? Why would she call me?! Shu turned her head in surprise and looked towards Ling Qiao. Just as he was about to make a phone call, she calmly asked, "Auntie, you're looking for me?" She was very uncertain.

"Right, are you able to speak now? Is Ling Qiao by your side? "

Shu Shu lowered her voice, using her hand to cover her mouth. "Sure, go ahead."

"Mm, Ling Qiao's father is currently on the phone with him, so I took the chance to call you. I know you two are together."

Shu Shu listened quietly, Hu Xin seemed to have something to say.

"Shu Shu, today many things have happened. Besides the accusation from Tang Shuqing, there are also many things that you didn't know about. I want to make an appointment with you to tell you in private."

"Now? I'm afraid I can't get out. "

"I know, Ling Qiao will be going back to the company soon. I'll go to your place."

Shu Shu's heart was filled with fear. What was Hu Xin planning to do? This ex-mother-in-law had always disliked her, and now that she was looking for her, there was no way that something good would happen. However, after hearing her words, she said in a sincere tone, "Fine, I'll wait for you. We'll live …"

"I know the address, that's all. Don't let Ling Qiao know."

Hu Xin hurriedly hung up the phone, and Ling Qiao also hung up. It seemed that the father and son conversation had ended, which was why Hu Xin had hung up the phone.

Don't let Ling Qiao know, this phrase kept repeating in her mind. What did Hu Xin want to tell her?

"Shu Shu, you stay here. Don't go anywhere. I need to go to the company. My dad has a few executives meet at the company, so I need to go."

"Alright." ShuShu didn't know what to say, but she looked at him without blinking, nodding her head in a hurry.

Ling Qiao saw the panic in her eyes, and quickly put on his suit. Taking a step forward, he reached out to touch her cheek and pulled her into his embrace. He kissed her forehead and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Don't be afraid, wait for me to come back."

Shu Shu grabbed the corner of his clothes, her heart was filled with a bitter taste.

"Be good, I have to go. Lock the door and call me if you need anything. My cell phone will always be open."

"Yes."

Ling Qiao hurriedly left. If he was a little more careful, he would definitely be able to see the mobile phone in Shu Shu's hand.

It was very quiet in her room. She could hear the noise outside when she opened the window. It was past dinner, but she never felt hungry.

Not long after, there was a knock at the door. Shu Shu looked out from the peephole. It was indeed Hu Xin.

"Auntie, come in." After thinking about it, he still called her Auntie.

Hu Xin had also become a lot more haggard. With such a big incident happening at home, she couldn't even sleep well. She walked into the room and looked around. The place was not big. It was simple furniture and furnishings, but it was very clean and warm. On the desk was a computer and some information, which belonged to Ling Qiao.

Shu Shu did not say anything. She did not know how Hu Xin found out about this place. Perhaps it was Ling Qiao who told her, or perhaps it was she who found out.

Hu Xin could see her nervousness, so she smiled and said, "Let's sit down and talk." She sat on the edge of the bed and patted it, motioning for her to sit.

This was the first time Hu Xin treated her with such a kind attitude, and she was not used to it.

"I won't beat around the bush, ShuShu. Every mother wants her children to be well. Their work is smooth, their health is good, everything is good. But too many things have happened today that are not good for Ling Qiao. I'm really worried. It was my fault in the past, so don't take it to heart. "

A wave of nervousness swept through Shu Shu's heart. Last night, Ling Qiao had hugged her and said that his mother would not oppose them, and she was even apologizing for the past events. Now that he heard it from Hu Xin, Shu Shu had to believe it, "Auntie, don't say it like that, I was wrong before."

Hu Xin held Shu's hand and sincerely said, "A few of the old shareholders in the company joined together to rebel. They first said that they would withdraw their shares, adding up to a total of 30% of the shares. Now, they even said that they would resell the shares. Asking them why they wanted to add insult to injury at this time, they said that they would no longer believe Ling Qiao, saying that he was too young and couldn't even handle his own feelings, how could he handle the matters of the company?! Grandma's will was to give the management of the company to Ling Qiao, but these shareholders forced the lawyers not to read the will. They did not recognize Granny's will, and certainly did not recognize Ling Qiao's right to inherit, saying that they would call a shareholders' meeting and vote for a new leader. "

"How can you say that? The Ling Family has worked so hard for so many years and now they've been divided up. How can they be worthy of the Old Ancestor?" How could he be worthy of his grandmother? Of course, even if all of the shareholders do not support Ling Qiao, the management power of Ling Bai will not fall into the hands of others. After all, we have the most shares, but with this mess, who would have confidence in Ling Qiao? Thus, I truly do not wish to see that day. Whether it's being selfish or being unreasonable, I beg you to leave him. "

Shushu was a bit numb. It didn't matter if Hu Xin's goodwill was real or fake, she was begging her to leave her son as a mother. That was true.

"I've already gone to find Xia Qianyu, she said that as long as you can leave, she won't say anything about you two being together, and it's best if you come forward and clarify things. I can't say for sure about the child now, but let's take it as an accident. She still couldn't get out of bed at home. The child was hers, and now that it was a miscarriage, she insisted that it was you who pushed her. She was taking revenge. I know she's full of evil tricks, and I was afraid she'd take revenge on Ling Qiao. "

She understood what Hu Xin meant. If the reporters were to find out that she was still with Ling Qiao, then the impact on Ling Qiao would be incalculable. Not only would his reputation and trust be implicated, even his career and family would fall apart.

Oh, his family, he was now Tang's legal husband.

She had already felt that being together like this wasn't right, but the day she was so worried about had finally come. She interrupted Hu Xin, who was talking nonstop, "Auntie, I understand, I understand. You don't need to say anymore, I will leave Ling Qiao. "But, I can't personally clarify this matter. I don't have such a good acting ability like Tang Siqing, I will expose myself for sure."

Seeing that she agreed so quickly, Hu Changzai felt guilty, "Good child, if you're willing, you can be my goddaughter. I sincerely want to make up to you."

Shu Shu smiled, bitter, helpless, disdainful. "After you become your goddaughter, will you say that Ling Qiao and I are incestuous? Hehe, Auntie, you have to know, it's not that I'm tangled up, it's that Ling Qiao won't let me go. " Permit her to say that haughtily. She needs this dignity.

Hu Xin nodded, "Then I won't force you, you are a sensible child."

Hu Xin left very quickly, leaving Shu Shu alone at home. She didn't feel a ripple in her heart, she was very calm. In fact, she was very clear in her heart. It was just that today she was awoken by Hu Xin's words.

Ever since she had signed the divorce agreement with Ling Qiao, her relationship with Ling Qiao had been cut in half. She knew this better than anyone else.

Back then when she was willing to divorce, on one hand, he couldn't accept the betrayal. On the other hand, he didn't want to make things difficult for Ling Qiao, so now, she had to leave even more.

Perhaps, she could at least wait for him to come back and say goodbye, but she knew that if she waited for him to come back, she would not be able to leave. He was such a shrewd man.

Don't be afraid, I'm here, don't be afraid, wait for me to come back.

His words still echoed in his mind. He said that he couldn't do without her. He said that he couldn't leave her. However, he couldn't do without anyone in this world.

She lay down on the bed, smelling him on the pillows and quilts, greedily inhaling the scent, trying to keep smelling it.

A fire had burned down all that she had. She didn't have an ID card right now, so he needed time to fill it. Without an ID card, he couldn't fill it out with a bank card, nor could he book a plane ticket. Now that he thought about it, just by himself, she would not be able to leave. Wherever he went, Ling Qiao would dig her up.

She lay on the bed, tears streaming down her face. She could neither leave nor stay.

It was getting late and most of the reporters had already left, but there were still a few night owls waiting.