Susu was almost convinced. "Okay, even if that house is under his name, Xiao Anjing, can a grown man really kick his wife out onto the streets just because they argue? I won't spread that around. Besides, what exactly did you argue about?"
"It wasn't an argument, I want a divorce from him."
Susu was very surprised and immediately advised her, "You shouldn't say the word 'divorce' so easily, even when you're angry. It's too hurtful."
Lan Yu's eyes reddened again, and she shook her head, looking down. "I've thought it through. If it weren't for me, I wouldn't have caused him so much trouble. I've thought about it; ever since he fell for me, he's been solving problems for me. If this continues, even if he's not tired of me now, he will be later. Rather than that, I might as well separate from him sooner, at least we can leave some good memories."
Susu also knew that Lan Yu, being with An Jing and in this high-society circle, would inevitably encounter people from the Xie family.
It would have been fine if the Xie family wasn't so overbearing and unreasonable, but they were relentless. They might easily put An Jing and Lan Yu in the spotlight.
Susu wasn't surprised by Lan Yu's thoughts and didn't know how to persuade her for a moment.
At this moment, the waiter started serving the dishes. Susu smiled and said, "No matter what, let's have a good meal first. Don't overthink it."
Lan Yu nodded, then suddenly looked at her and asked, "If An Jing and I get divorced, can we still be friends?"
"Of course, we can. Anyway, whether you're An Jing's wife or not, I find you quite agreeable."
"Me too. I feel like I've known you forever." Lan Yu finally managed a smile.
Susu urged her to eat, but her mind was still on how to persuade her not to be so stubborn about divorcing An Jing.
They weren't having problems with their relationship, nor did either of them like someone else. Was it necessary to go as far as divorce?
Besides, if they loved each other enough, they should face all problems together.
During dinner, they temporarily forgot their other worries and found that they both had good appetites. They thought they had ordered too much, but surprisingly, they finished everything.
They left the restaurant and strolled around the mall.
Susu laughed and said, "You're so thin, yet you can eat so much and maintain such a good figure?"
"I don't eat like this every meal. When I was the principal dancer in the ballet troupe, I had to be very disciplined and particular about what I ate. Now that I'm a teacher, I can be a bit more relaxed with my diet, but I still can't just eat whatever I want."
"But that's your professional requirement." Susu asked curiously, "Then what does An Jing eat? He can't have rich food every day with you."
Lan Yu recalled An Jing's expression whenever he saw a vegetable salad and couldn't help but laugh. "Of course, he eats grass. He eats the vegetable salads I make almost every meal."
"He can tolerate that?"
"Except for his funny expression, I haven't heard him complain..." A sweet feeling flashed across her face, but the thought of An Jing agreeing to the divorce made her heart ache.
Susu nudged her. "You still can't bear to part with him, can you? I think neither of you should act impulsively. Talk it over again, express your thoughts, and then make a decision. It's not too late."
Lan Yu looked at her, her heart starting to waver.
"Tianyi and I will create an opportunity for you two to talk calmly."
Lan Yu said worriedly, "I was the one who suggested the divorce, but he has someone else outside, and he's agreed. What else is there to talk about?"
"No way, An Jing has another woman? Impossible, it shouldn't be possible." Susu was shocked.
"I saw several lipstick marks on his clothes, and he smelled strongly of perfume. That kind of perfume doesn't seem like something a decent woman would use."
"Ah." Susu knew An Jing used to frequent nightclubs, but she hadn't heard Tianyi mention that An Jing had ever gotten involved with women from those places. He should have had some boundaries.
She wondered if An Jing had made a mistake out of bad mood and advised Lan Yu, "Perhaps there's some misunderstanding. Give him a chance to explain, and give yourself a chance too."
Lan Yu was conflicted. She herself had been divorced before and wasn't unable to forgive An Jing for occasional mistakes. However, if things continued like this, would their feelings for each other be worn away?
"Do you love him, and how much?" Susu asked anxiously.
Lan Yu answered without hesitation, "I'd do anything for him, even die!"
"Since you're willing to give up your life for him, what else is there to hesitate about?" Susu said. "Meet him, clarify things, and then make a decision."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Lan Yu gritted her teeth and nodded.
Susu breathed a sigh of relief. As someone who had been through it, she couldn't bear to see lovers part ways.
She pulled Lan Yu along. "That's right. Let's not look so dejected tonight. Let's go shopping and buy some things we like. Our moods will naturally improve."
"Mm, what do you want to buy? I'll go with you." Lan Yu's mood was no longer so conflicted. She suddenly felt that Susu's words made a lot of sense.
Since she loved An Jing so much, why couldn't she try to look at it from a different perspective and believe that they could overcome all difficulties together?
Although she had been married before, it was with An Jing that she truly experienced the feeling of loving someone to death.
Her previous feelings for Xie Qining were blinded by his tricks and methods. She thought that was love, and how much she liked him was also a sign of her immaturity.
Looking back now, what she felt for Xie Qining wasn't love at all; it was just being foolish beyond measure.
She should reconsider this matter.
Susu and she walked to a skincare counter and stopped.
Just by looking at the side profile of the woman talking to the sales assistant, she recognized her as Secretary Zhan, Zhan Jiayi.
However, Secretary Zhan's temperament and attire were completely different from before.
Even though Secretary Zhan was a few years younger than her, due to her position as Shu Zhongze's secretary and assistant, her clothing and makeup were basically in black and white tones, and she didn't wear very vibrant makeup.
In any case, she dressed to appear mature and intellectual. Sometimes Susu even thought her attire was quite old-fashioned.
Now, she realized that she was just trying to please Shu Zhongze.
The current Secretary Zhan was wearing and accessorizing with very expensive and fashionable designer brands, exuding a refined, elegant, and vibrant aura.
Lan Yu saw her stop and said, "I heard the skincare products from this brand are quite good. Let's see if there's anything suitable for us."
A sales assistant from the counter immediately came to greet them. Zhan Jiayi then turned to look at Susu and the others and immediately recognized Susu.
Susu pretended to have just noticed her, her gaze drifting casually over her. "Secretary Zhan, is that you? Long time no see."
Hearing the title "Secretary Zhan," Zhan Jiayi immediately felt as if she had been reduced to her former status. She felt an unspeakable hatred and managed a difficult smile. "Miss, it's truly been a long time."