Chapter 24

Lu Lanxu’s grip was strong.

Holding Zhu Suisui’s hand like that, he lost his composure for a moment, because he was lost in thought.

Zhu Suisui felt the pain and couldn’t help but frown.

Seeing her frown, Lu Lanxu suddenly came back to his senses.

He pursed his lips, withdrew his hand, and stared at her, his eyes as dark as ink.

He said in a low voice, “Sorry, I lost my composure.”

Zhu Suisui didn’t know what to say for a moment, so she shook her head, “It’s okay.”

Anyone who was told they were getting a divorce wouldn’t be calm.

Especially in this era.

Not many people got divorced, as long as they could make a living, they wouldn’t think of taking this step.

It had nothing to do with love or not.

Lu Lanxu got out and closed the door.

Through the window.

Zhu Suisui saw that cold and indifferent man walking to the withered tree, taking out a pack of cigarettes from his military uniform.

The flame flickered for a moment.

He held a cigarette between his index finger and middle finger, the crimson color was particularly noticeable against the night, the rising white smoke obscured Lu Lanxu’s face, but it added a bit of mature male charm.

Lu Lanxu’s thin lips parted slightly, he exhaled the smoke lightly.

This surprised Zhu Suisui.

This was only the second time she had seen Lu Lanxu smoke.

The first time.

It was on their wedding night.

Lu Lanxu had a cigarette in the yard and went inside, Zhu Suisui smelled the smoke and couldn’t help but cough.

He saw it, and turned around and went out.

Zhu Suisui thought he was unhappy.

Actually, she didn’t mind her husband smoking, how many men in the military district didn’t smoke?

Sometimes, when they were under pressure, they needed some comfort.

But she couldn’t help but cough when she smelled it.

Zhu Suisui wanted to explain, but he didn’t give her the chance.

She could only wait for him to come back and tell him.

But unexpectedly.

When he came back, the smell of smoke was gone.

He was clean all over, smelling of soap.

Zhu Suisui was stunned, “Did you go take a shower?”

“Yeah, I won’t smoke next time.” Lu Lanxu told her.

A secret joy suddenly arose in her heart.

Was it because she didn’t like it?

So he easily gave up his preference.

But now she thought about it.

Lu Lanxu’s goodness was really only directed at his wife.

She was going to divorce him, so he picked up his preference again.

The cigarette finished.

Lu Lanxu walked back to the backseat.

He opened the door and got in.

Their eyes met.

Looking at him now.

He seemed to have regained his rationality and composure.

Lu Lanxu also looked at her and said, “Can you tell me why?”

Zhu Suisui frowned slightly.

Seeing her frown, Lu Lanxu explained, “I want to know what I’m doing wrong.”

Upon hearing this.

Zhu Suisui understood.

She shook her head, “Lanxu, I told you, you’re a good person, but we’re not right for each other.”

If it weren’t for Mr. Lu insisting on repaying the favor, bringing them two people who were so different together, even ten of her wouldn’t be worthy of Lu Lanxu.

She was telling the truth.

Lu Lanxu had done a good enough job as a husband.

To this, Lu Lanxu stared at her and said, “If I was good enough, you wouldn’t want to divorce me. In the end, it’s because I’m not doing well enough. Suisui, marriage is not a game, since we’re married, I’ve never considered divorce. Have you thought about what your situation would be like after divorce?”

Zhu Suisui clenched her fingers.

“I know, a divorced woman in this society will be looked down upon and scorned, but so what? I can handle it.”

Lu Lanxu frowned, “That’s not what I meant, I just think we haven’t reached the point of divorce. If you have any complaints, you can tell me. I know I haven’t spent enough time with you in the past year, that’s my fault. Today I also broke my promise, which made you lose heart, so you said you wanted a divorce.”

“Suisui, I want to solve the problems between us.”

Zhu Suisui took a deep breath.

She told herself not to be angry.

Many of her complaints happened in her previous life, not this life, so her request for a divorce was indeed abrupt.

Those problems couldn’t be brought up.

But Zhu Suisui only wanted a divorce now.

Her face turned cold, “Because I don’t have any feelings for you anymore.”

Lu Lanxu pursed his lips, his beautiful eyes, like black onyx, were tinged with a hint of helplessness, after a moment of consideration, he spoke.

“If it’s about that, I think I can practice more, learn more, but I don’t think it’s a reason for divorce.”

Zhu Suisui gritted her teeth, forcing herself to lie, “Lanxu, you’re older, eight years older than me, you’re not as physically capable as a young person. There are some things that you can’t do, no matter how hard you try.

Even if you could, how many days are you actually with me? Even when you come back, you have to deal with all sorts of things, it’s not just the two of us at home, the time we spend together is countable on the fingers of one hand.

Lanxu, do you think we’re really like a normal couple? I’m only nineteen, I still have a lot of beautiful years and time, and you can’t keep me a widow forever.”

Lu Lanxu looked at her, “What else? Besides this, what else are you dissatisfied with?”

Zhu Suisui, “Isn’t this enough? Many married women care about this, but you can’t even do this.”

Lu Lanxu’s eyes darkened even more, he smirked, “We can try again tonight.”

“…”

Zhu Suisui took a deep breath, “I told you, we tried it yesterday, I don’t think it’s working.”

Lu Lanxu said calmly, “I didn’t understand your needs yesterday, so I held back. Today I think I can change your mind.”

Zhu Suisui: “…”