He sped all the way, driving like a maniac. The thought of Lin Wanyi possibly having another man was driving him crazy.
No, he couldn't let that happen. Absolutely not!
Lin Wanyi was his wife. She was his in life and would be his in death.
Her body was his alone to touch. No one else was allowed to lay a single finger on her.
He had to go check. Right now, this very instant.
Meanwhile, at the hotel, Lin Wanyi's mind was a chaotic mess.
She didn't know how to convince Wang Hao to go through with the divorce procedures.
Maybe she should offer him more money?
Just as she was thinking this, Wang Hao called. His tone was surprisingly calm:
"Where are you staying? Let's have a good talk."
Lin Wanyi didn't want to tell him. She said,
"There's nothing left to talk about, Wang Hao. We just need to sign the papers.
"Just be at the Civil Affairs Bureau on time tomorrow morning."
Wang Hao persisted, "Let's just meet. I brought Keke some of her favorite local snacks. I'm still her father, aren't I?
"Help me pass these things to her, Wanyi. Thank you."
Lin Wanyi still refused.
Finally, Wang Hao said,
"If you don't meet me, I absolutely won't show up to sign the papers tomorrow.
"Lin Wanyi, can you get a divorce by yourself? Can you complete the procedures alone?
"I just want to see you once. We've been married for eight years. Do you really have to guard against me like this?"
Afraid that he really wouldn't show up tomorrow, Lin Wanyi eventually gave him the address.
However, she only gave him the name of the hotel, not her room number.
She figured she would just meet him in the lobby. With so many people around, he wouldn't dare try anything crazy.
With this in mind, she got dressed and went downstairs. She also sent a message to Lin Jiajun, telling him she was going to the lobby to wait for Wang Hao.
As expected, the hotel lobby was bustling with people.
All the prominent seats were taken, so Lin Wanyi found an empty spot to sit and wait for Wang Hao.
Her resolve was firm. No matter what Wang Hao said, no matter what emotional cards he played, it would be useless.
She was going to insist on the divorce.
Wang Hao watched from the hotel entrance for a long time, his eyes fixed on Lin Wanyi.
He was trying to think of a way to get her outside.
But with all the people coming and going, he couldn't come up with anything.
Finally, he forced a smile and approached her:
"Wifey."
Lin Wanyi jumped in fright and instinctively scooted to the side:
"Wang Hao, we are divorced."
Wang Hao sat down close to her as if he hadn't heard her:
"The paperwork isn't done yet, Wanyi. We are still legally husband and wife. There's nothing wrong with me calling you my wife."
Lin Wanyi didn't want to argue about this with him. She asked,
"Where are the things you brought for Keke?"
Wang Hao feigned surprise:
"Oh, I forgot! Honey, when you're not at home, I can't remember anything.
"They're in the car. Come with me to get them. They're all Keke's favorite snacks; it took me a long time to buy them."
Lin Wanyi refused, "I'm not going outside with you, Wang Hao. Either you go get them, or forget it.
"They're just snacks, you can buy them anywhere. Besides, Keke's tastes have changed. She probably doesn't even like those anymore."
Wang Hao could no longer maintain his fake smile.
He reached out to grab her:
"Which room are you staying in? Let's go to your room and talk.
"Come on, let's go to your room."
Of course, Lin Wanyi wasn't going to tell him. Looking at the passersby, she said,
"If you don't have any real business, just go back. I'll see you at the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow morning.
"Wang Hao, I just want us to part amicably!"
Wang Hao's lips twitched. "Fine, I won't pester you. Lin Wanyi, I just want to ask you one thing."
"What is it?" she asked.
"I'm just asking if you've been with a man this month? Have you slept with any other men? With Liu Ren..."
Lin Wanyi couldn't bear it anymore: "What kind of nonsense are you spouting?
"Wang Hao, I am a free woman. Whatever I do is my right. What gives you the right to interrogate me like this?
"Besides, I haven't done anything at all."
Hearing her say this, Wang Hao instantly flared up in anger.
What else was there to say?
It was obvious she had slept with someone, otherwise why would she react so strongly?
Wang Hao trembled with rage, clenching his teeth tightly:
"Lin Wanyi, you are so fucking shameless. You have no sense of decency as a wife.
"I haven't even divorced you yet! I'm still your husband, and you're out here blatantly seducing men.
"Lin Wanyi, go to hell!"
The more he spoke, the angrier he got, finally grabbing her by the collar with both hands:
"Tell me! Who did you do it with? Who did you sleep with? What positions? How did you do it? How many times?
"You better confess every fucking detail to me right now."
His voice was loud, drawing strange looks from the people around them.
Humiliating. Lin Wanyi felt absolutely humiliated!
She desperately fought back, "Wang Hao, stop acting crazy, okay? I haven't done anything. I just want a divorce.
"Do you really have to smear my name like this?"
"Smear your name?"
Wang Hao's voice grew even louder. "What do you mean smear your name? It's obvious that you're a slut. You're just a cheap whore.
"If you didn't cheat, if you haven't slept with other men, why are you reacting so strongly?
"Why are you so guilty? Lin Wanyi, you are fucking cheap.
"My mom was right, I can't let you go. The moment I let you go back, you turn into a slut and cuckold me.
"And you still fucking want to divorce me? Let me tell you, no way in hell!"
Grabbed by her collar, Lin Wanyi could barely breathe.
She pleaded for help from the onlookers:
"Help me, please help me! It's not what he says. I'm not that kind of person."
"Heh, you're not?"
Wang Hao continued to curse at her. "If you're not that kind of person, why are you insisting on a divorce?
"I've fed and housed you all these years. When have I ever mistreated you? And you still want a divorce?
"Tell them. Tell everyone what a cheap thing you really are!"
The hotel security guards and the lobby manager hurried over.
The manager kept trying to calm Wang Hao down. "Calm down, calm down, sir. Let's talk things out peacefully. Don't be impulsive.
"It's a matter between a couple. Husband and wife, you know, you fight at the head of the bed and make up at the foot of it.
"Let's not do anything rash."
The security guards tried to pull Wang Hao away, but he glared at them viciously:
"Don't any of you come closer! Whoever steps up is going against me, and I won't let you off easy.
"You're men too, can't you understand me? Put yourselves in my shoes, alright?
"My wife has been screwed by someone else, how am I supposed to stay calm?
"Tell me, how can I be calm?"
The manager gripped his phone. "Brother, you're making this very difficult for us. If you don't stop, we'll have no choice but to call the police."
"Call them!"
Lin Wanyi struggled to shout, "Call the police! Please, help me call the police! I beg you!"
Lin Jiajun had just finished a video call with Chen Hui when he finally saw Lin Wanyi's message. He immediately opened his door and rushed downstairs.
The lobby was noisy and crowded with people.
His heart tightened as he predictably heard Wang Hao's voice hurling abuse at Lin Wanyi.
It was him again. Of course it was him.
He actually still wouldn't let Lin Wanyi go.
Lin Jiajun was shaking with fury.
He shoved his way through the crowd, raised his fist, and smashed it right into Wang Hao.
