Chapter 21: Chapter 21

Chapter 21 - Those distinct feelings

Author's POV

Exhausted, Xingyue finally turned to the stairs. The staff member remained there, confused. Before he could tell Xing about the second lift, she had run the stairs already.

Running like a bullet train, she finally reached her office floor when the second lift door opened and Miss Zhang came out.

Breathing heavily, Xing looked at the elevator when Miss Zhang waved at her.

"Good morning, Xingyue. Are you doing exercise? You used the stairs today."

Only she knew what was going on in her heart. Even after she ran so much, what if she got it just a hoax.

Crying, Xing rested her back against the wall, and Miss Zhang got worried when she saw her.

"D-did I say something wrong?"

"UGH! You should tell me that first, Miss Zhang."

Hearing his voice, Tang Xue ran to them and asked. "Xing, what is happening here? Mr. Han is asking for you."

Quickly getting up, she ran towards his cabin.

As she walked in, seeing Han Shuo worried, her face turned pale.

"Han Shuo?"

Turning his head to her, he gasped. "You finally came, Xingyue. I need your help."

Confused, she nodded her head when Han Shuo moved to his desk as Xing followed him.

"I think there is a mistake in Lao ke's annual reputation."

With just a glance, Xing noticed an error. She took the pen from Han Shuo's hand and began to correct the docs.

Her eyes were only on the docs, but there was someone busy staring at someone else than focusing on work. Han Shou's eyes were fixed on Xingyue. Her side profile seemed so attractive to him.

He kept staring at her until Xing turned, and their eyes met. Just one eye contact was enough to increase the awkwardness.

Xing flickered her eyes while moving back when Han Shuo cleared his throat.

"Thank you for your help, Xingyue."

She grazed her hair strand back and replied. "If there's nothing more, I would like to go."

"Okay!"

Smiling at him, she moved away and closed the door while he tried to recall what just happened.

"Why did my heart beat fast when she smiled at me? I should take a rest."

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Coming out of his cabin, she went to her desk, where she met her friends.

"Xingyue, are you alright? Were you alone last night?"

Waiting for her to stop, Xing replied. "Xia Na, I'm all okay."

They took their seats while talking about last night.

"What happened between you two?" Tang Xue asked.

Her lips turned down as she felt miserable about how rude she talked to him yesterday.

"N-nothing just we argued."

"And you left home?"

"I was just resting in the backyard," she replied while pouting cutely.

"But that's not the case. How will I get rid of this marriage? Our plan failed."

Brushing her hair back, Xia Na grinned. "When you have a friend like Master Xia, why do you have to worry? I have a plan."

Rolling her eyes, Tang Xue added. "The previous plan was yours too. As A result, nothing happened."

"Yah! Tang Xue..."

"You two, stop. Xia Na, tell me your plan first."

Signing them to come closer, she whispered the plan as Xingyue jumped, feeling wondrous.

"Wow! The plan is too perfect."

"But the thing is, will Xi Song agree? Like you really want this, Xingyue?" Tang Xue asked, being concerned about her.

"Xi Song will agree. Don't worry about it. None of us wants this marriage."

Seeing Xing happy, Tang Xue held herself back when Xia Na crossed her arms, being angry. "But how rude? Xi Song didn't even try to find you? That's why I don't like these guys. They just focus on surgery, not even having any romantic or caring side. Hmph!"

With her narrowed eyes, Tang Xue added a mocking smirk. "At least, you don't talk about it. I saw you and Dr. Ling having a romance at their wedding."

Upon hearing it, Xing's eyes became wide as it was unexpected.

"ARE YOU AND LING XIAO HAVING A SCENE?"

Keeping her hands on her mouth, she shushed her.

"Yah! Don't shout. We're in the office."

Grabbing her hand, she pushed it away. "You better explain it to me. Since when? You didn't even care to tell your best friend, Xia Na."

"It's not like that, Xing. We're not dating." Her eyes then fell on Tang Xue, who seemed to enjoy it. Within her one glare, she shouted. "TANG XUE!!"

Laughing aloud, Tang Xue tried to escape when Xia Na ran after her.

"These two..." Xingyue slapped herself, seeing how childish her friends were.

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Xingyue's POV

I finished all my work early today. So I could go home and talk to Xi Song about it.

Holding a bundle of files in my hands, I knocked on Han Shuo's cabin door while using my elbow when he suddenly opened the door.

I almost lost my balance when he grabbed my hands.

"Be careful, Xingyue."

Sighing of relief, I thanked him when he asked again. "What are you doing here with so many files?"

"Oh, I completed them and was coming to give you."

His brows creased above as he took the files from my hands. "Not bad, Xingyue. You finished the work early."

"I- I actually want to ask if I can go home early?"

"Of course, you can. What will you do here anyway?"

My lips soon curved into a cheering smile as I clasped my hands.

"Thank you so much, Han Shuo. I wouldn't disturb you anymore. See you tomorrow."

Turning back, I left the office for my home.

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The feeling was different. While being in the office, I felt like nothing changed. But when I took the cab and gave Xi Song's address, I realized that it was not like before anymore.

In just a blink, my status from signal changed into a married woman. Now, I had a husband. But I didn't know why our marriage didn't feel the way I planned.

I had dreams of my husband, but in reality, I got a totally distinct stranger.

The thought of continuing this lifeless marriage sent shivers down to my spine.

I wanted to get rid of him as he was not the one I ever wished for.

"But what will happen if Xi Song refuses to sign divorce papers? How will I continue?"