She Lost Memory Before the Divorce
Chapter 274 - Chapter 274 Chapter 274 Dont Think You Can Mess Things Up and

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Don’t Think You Can Mess Things Up and Then Walk Away Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Don’t Think You Can Mess Things Up and Then Walk Away Shen Zichu was somewhat stunned, Gu Xiaoman only needed one sentence to shatter his so-called wisdom, to render the logic he had carefully thought out useless, not to mention any sweet nothings to coax her with.

“Gu Xiaoman…”

The bitter smile on Gu Xiaoman’s face became more aggrieved, he understood nothing, just trapped in his own logic and even feeling quite fair in doing so, what could she possibly be dissatisfied with, he truly didn’t understand.

But love, marriage, sometimes what’s needed isn’t fairness, but genuine hearts touching genuine hearts, mutual consideration, mutual trust.

His self-righteousness cut off all the channels of communication, thinking this was the best approach.

Upon reflecting, what really bothered her, was it truly his years-long unspoken crush on Shao Wei?

Actually not, what she cared about was Shen Zichu’s concealment, what she cared about was Shen Zichu lying to her, making all the arrangements and then acting as if, “Look how thoughtfully I’ve arranged everything, what could you possibly be unhappy about?”

Gu Xiaoman wanted a pear, but Shen Zichu, trying to take the easy way out, brought her an apple, and upon being found out, he had the audacity to ask her why she thought the apple wasn’t good.

“Shen Zichu, I think we should reconsider our relationship.”

Shen Zichu’s expression darkened even more.

“What are you saying, you want a divorce?”

Gu Xiaoman was somewhat exhausted.

“Yes, I want it.”

Those words were like a heavy hammer, striking hard at Shen Zichu’s heart, causing him both pain and suffocation.

After a silence, he said each word slowly and with a harsh tone.

“Impossible!”

Gu Xiaoman knew that with his pride, he certainly couldn’t accept her initiation of a divorce, so his initial rejection was within reason.

“I don’t know if you have let go of her, but I think the way you handle things is not suitable for us to continue on.

When we got married, I made my expectations clear, and you said you could meet them, but in the end… Shen Zichu, you just couldn’t do it.

Looking back now, it’s clear to me too that I was blinded by impulse, forgetting that we grew up in different environments, and you are used to solving problems on your own.

I have no confidence that I can influence how you handle life, it’s better to make a clean break sooner rather than later, don’t you think?”

Shen Zichu was truly enraged, his hand shot out, the force at the base of his thumb almost crushing her jaw, the pain made Gu Xiaoman frown slightly, but she was too stubborn to bow her head despite the pain.

Her eyes, clear black and white, stared straight at him, showing no sign of dodging or retreating.

“Gu Xiaoman, you can be angry, you can throw tantrums, but wanting a divorce is absolutely impossible.

What do you take me, Shen Zichu, for? What do you take marriage for?

There is a limit to making unreasonable scenes.”

When Gu Xiaoman heard the words “making unreasonable scenes,” her eyes immediately reddened, but she stubbornly refused to shed tears, her gaze revealing a deeply distressing and heart-wrenching bitterness.

Shen Zichu realized what awful things he had said and was very regretful, but the harsh words had been spoken, the damage was done, he…

“I’m sorry, Xiaoman, I…”

Releasing her jaw, he pulled her petite body tightly into his embrace, Shen Zichu bent over and rested his chin in the hollow of her shoulder.

“Don’t be angry anymore, I was wrong, can’t we just get along?

You were going to Iceland, and we were still so happy, that day on the phone, I knew you were upset with me, I shouldn’t have gone several days without contacting you.

Your being in danger and not having me by your side was also my fault, I…”

Gu Xiaoman’s hands dangled powerlessly at her sides, her eyes looking emptily at a spot in front of her, feeling a certain sourness in her nose.

She had thought she had moved on from that mire of a first love, finally fallen for someone else again, but…

Sigh, perhaps this was her fate for a lifetime.

Not believing in fate truly doesn’t work.

“Shen Zichu, neither of us is wrong; we are just incompatible.

Don’t blame yourself, and don’t be sad. Think about it, our relationship doesn’t have much of a foundation. The happiness, the joy… you’ll have those with someone else in the future.

I’m really not saying this out of anger; don’t let your current emotions confuse you. Take a good look at your own heart.”

Gu Xiaoman’s voice was somewhat choked up; she was genuinely a bit upset.

Her hand rose slowly, hovering in mid-air for a while before she mustered the courage to gently pat Shen Zichu’s back.

Shen Zichu felt like a deflated ball, as if his punch had landed on soft cotton. It would have been better if she had lashed out at him in anger, but instead, she said these words that pierced his heart.

She could hit or scold him, and that would be fine by her, but… why bring up divorce?

Just the thought of a future without this interesting and adorable girl twisted his heart into knots, making his organs ache and a numbness spread through his limbs.

Instinctively, he hugged her even tighter.

“I don’t need to look; my heart is right here with you, and isn’t going anywhere else.”

The certainty in his voice brought Gu Xiaoman to tears. She bit her lip, her brow furrowed, and she almost believed his honeyed words.

Sweet nothings from the man she liked really did sound damn good.

But…

Could she trust him?

She… couldn’t.

“Actually, to tell you the truth, I think Shao Wei is much more suitable for you than I am. You have common interests and have known each other for so many years.

Compared to the short-lived novelty of being with me, the comfort of long-term companionship is more reassuring.

Shen Zichu, the pleasure of first acquaintance… is very easy to forget, really, you can trust me.”

Shen Zichu first thought this girl was so stubborn, impervious to reason. She seemed determined to draw a clear line between herself and him.

He loathed the foolish decision he had made initially. If he had been honest with her from the start, with her personality she would’ve probably made a few sour comments, pinched him a little, teasingly said that even Shen the Young Master has his moments of secret crushes, and then cheerfully declared that from now on, he was only allowed to look at her.

But instead, he had stupidly organized that gathering, openly claiming they were just classmates, just friends, until his lies were exposed and he suffered the backlash.

He fucking deserved it, no one else to blame.

“Wife, don’t talk to me about these philosophies; you’re a self-media writer, and I can’t outtalk you.

Anyway, I’m not getting a divorce. I know who I like, it’s clear in my heart.

Gu Xiaoman, don’t you think about abandoning me after leading me on.”

Gu Xiaoman was almost amused to anger by him.

“Ah, so I’ve become Chen Shimei now?”

Shen Zichu was convinced of his own words.

“Mhm.”

Gu Xiaoman sighed.

“Enough, stop talking nonsense with me. I’ve said what I needed to say, and we’ve discussed what we had to discuss. It’s getting late, you should hurry home.”

Shen Zichu’s heart sounded alarms. Go home? His wife was nearly gone, and he was supposed to just go home?

“I’ve already told you this is my home. I’m staying right here, not going anywhere.”

Gu Xiaoman was worn out by his persistence.

“Shen Zichu, stop being unreasonable and acting like a fool.”

Shen Zichu, seeing that Gu Xiaoman was truly unyielding, thought it was no wonder she could be friends with Mu Lan; their personalities did indeed have similarities.

The mentioned Mu Lan sneezed…