Mr. CEO Wants to Renew Our Contract-Chapter 943: With You Always (88)

"Chang Tai, bring a pair of bowls and chopsticks," Long Yubei instructed the chef.

Gu Xichen pulled out a chair to sit down. Across from him, Gu Lili noticed his calm demeanor and asked, "How’s it going with Jingsheng?"

"We divorced."

Gu Lili asked again, "Why hasn’t it made the news?"

"It will be announced tomorrow."

"Is she still at the Gu Family Mansion?"

"Yes, she’s packing her things today and will leave tomorrow."

Gu Lili picked up her chopsticks, "How much alimony did you give her?"

"Ten million, plus an apartment in a high-end neighborhood and a car," Gu Xichen explained. "Although marital assets are split equally, my assets were pre-nuptially certified before marriage. In fact, a year or two into the marriage, I realized that what I provided might not be what she truly wanted. People tend to long for a life they’ve never had, but after truly experiencing it, they may find it’s not what they want either. Everyone wants everything to be perfect, yet I can’t be perfect myself, so how could I offer her perfection? That’s why we never decided to have children."

"That’s quite generous," Long Yubei commented, "Nothing can be perfect in life. Marrying you improved her life by manyfold, right? Do you know how Lili once negotiated with her former boss? Lili promised to pay five million for Jingsheng’s freedom and agreed to assist if anything special happened in the future; only then did they agree."

Gu Xichen heard this for the first time, "I didn’t know about this before, Lili, why didn’t you tell me?"

"There’s nothing much to say. She’s my person, and it’s my duty to protect her," Gu Lili urged, "Why aren’t you eating? Eat up. Since she made this decision, let’s respect it and hope she finds a man who truly loves her."

"Gu Xichen, do you want me to introduce someone to you?" Long Yubei eagerly offered, "I can find anyone you want. I bet nine out of ten women would jump at the chance to be Mrs. Gu."

Gu Xichen raised an eyebrow, "What? Do you still feel threatened by me?"

"That’s ridiculous; what threat could you pose? You can’t match me in anything; I hope you realize that. I’m genuinely concerned about your lifelong matter because the Gu Group needs someone to inherit it, doesn’t it? How can it go on without descendants?"

"That’s why I’ve seriously considered this today. I’m not young anymore, and I plan to find a surrogate mother."

Gu Lili and Long Yubei exchanged glances, "You want to find someone to surrogate?"

"Yes, I’m not planning to remarry. Would the outcome be any different with a new partner?" Gu Xichen thought pessimistically in this regard, "In front of you two, I can openly admit that I no longer have any possessive feelings for Lili. I also want to love someone else, but it seems so exhausting; I’d rather not waste another woman’s time."

"Hearing you say that, it actually feels unpleasant for me. I don’t want to be the reason hindering your happiness," Gu Lili considered carefully, "Just because you didn’t love Jingsheng doesn’t mean you’ll never fall for another woman. You’ve been juggling between company and home these years, when do you have the chance to meet new girls? So, let’s discuss the surrogacy matter a year from now. Over this year, try to meet different girls. You don’t have to get married, just give it a try. I refuse to believe there’s no woman better than me for you. It sounds so awkward coming from me. Nonetheless, you must listen to me, Xichen. Tell me, what would it take to ruin my image in your mind? I’ll do it for you immediately."