My Toxic Ex-Wife: BOSS, Stay Away！-Chapter 554: After Modification - 562 He Owes Her an Explanation!

The uproar gradually quieted down, and the shareholders at Lei Man’s headquarters who had originally opposed Shi Yi also laid down their arms. Everything seemed to return to the beginning, but Shi Yi made a move that surprised everyone — she submitted a resignation letter to the Lei Man board.

Shi Yi’s sudden action caught everyone off guard. The headquarters quickly sent a representative over, ostensibly to inspect the branch company’s work, but the primary purpose was to act as a persuader.

"President Shi, would you reconsider?" The headquarters board representative said in a serious tone.

"No need, I’ve already decided. In fact, I thought about leaving a year ago. I’m a bit tired and want to take a break. Jack, you’ve worked with me for years and should understand my personality. Since I’ve made up my mind to resign, I won’t change it. I hope the headquarters can respect my decision. As for the next CEO, I think Elle is quite suitable. She’s been with Lei Man for many years, is very familiar with its operations, and is highly experienced in handling matters. She is a reliable choice. Of course, this is just my personal opinion, and the board may have a more suitable candidate."

Seeing Shi Yi’s resolute attitude, Jack stopped trying to persuade her.

He extended his hand to Shi Yi with a smile, "Since this is your decision, I won’t insist. In any case, I hope we have opportunities for cooperation in the future."

"I hope so," Shi Yi smiled as she shook his hand.

But she thought that perhaps, in this lifetime, she would no longer have any contact with the United States. Although, since she could remember, she had spent most of her time in the United States, no matter how long she stayed there, she could never find a sense of belonging.

She thought her roots were always in China, and she decided she would never leave China in her lifetime. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

After seeing Jack off, Shi Yi received a call from Shen Xu.

"Are you really sure about this?"

"What else could it be?"

"I just think it’s a bit of a pity. After all, you worked so hard to get to that position."

"To me, there’s nothing to be sorry about. You gain some, you lose some. Sitting in that position isn’t necessarily a good thing. Look at me, I’ve given my youth to Lei Man, and now I don’t even have a boyfriend."

On the other end of the line, Shen Xu was amused by Shi Yi, "You do have a point. How about I become your boyfriend then?"

"Forget it. How could you possibly be willing to give up a whole forest for me?"

"You know me well." Shen Xu didn’t dwell on the topic and suddenly changed the subject, "What do you plan to do next?"

"China has so many beautiful places. I want to travel around while I’m still young."

"You’re so carefree. Sometimes I really envy you."

"What’s there to envy about me? I’m just being irresponsible. You’re a dignified man; you should prioritize your career."

"Yes, yes, you are right. It’s good for you to travel around. Who knows, you might even have a romantic encounter."

"A romantic encounter?" Shi Yi laughed, "I don’t expect any romantic encounters. At my age, love and men aren’t that important anymore."

"Listening to you, it’s as if you’re an old lady. How old are you now?"

"Almost thirty. Isn’t that old?" Actually, for Shi Yi, it felt as if she had lived two lives. The aging of her soul far outpaced her appearance.

After a long and rather pointless chat with Shen Xu, Shi Yi finally hung up. However, after hanging up the phone, her expression was no longer as relaxed as her tone during the call.

She looked at the calendar; a frown formed on her face. A week had passed, and her period still hadn’t come, causing her anxiety to skyrocket.

In the end, she couldn’t hold back and went to the pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test. She had been hopeful, but when she saw the two lines on the pregnancy test, her last bit of hope was shattered.

Shi Yi sat powerlessly on the toilet, staring blankly at the two lines on the pregnancy test, her mind blank. She didn’t know how long it took before a slight change appeared on her stiff face.

How lucky was she to get pregnant on the first try?

Shi Yi raised her chin, vigorously scratching her head. Her feelings were even more tangled than her hair. This child... What in the world should she do with this unexpected child?

Shi Yi got up in a daze and lay motionless on the bed. The room was pitch black, yet she didn’t turn on the light. She stared at the ceiling, countless thoughts running through her mind.

Over the years, she had faced countless hardships, but none had troubled her as much as this.

She was a person without a past, and the child in her belly was her only family. However, the father of this child would soon marry another woman. If she insisted on having this child, it would become an illegitimate child, facing disgrace and judgment from society.

Shi Yi closed her eyes in pain, her fingers slowly tightening, wondering what she should do.

Suddenly, a crazy thought crossed her mind, but Shi Yi quickly squashed it. No matter what, she couldn’t force a man who didn’t love her to marry her. Doing so would be an insult to both her and the child.

She slowly raised her hand, gently rubbing her still-flat abdomen, and whispered, "Baby, don’t blame me for being cruel!"

Although her feelings towards this unexpected child were complicated, even with a bit of affection and reluctance, she didn’t want it to stay in her belly for too long because she feared that the longer she waited, the more reluctant she would become.

After examining Shi Yi, the doctor looked at her with a stern face, "Miss, are you sure you don’t want this child?"

Shi Yi’s eyes dimmed, and after some hesitation, she still heavily nodded, "Yes!"

"Miss, your uterine wall is very thin, making it hard for you to get pregnant. If you terminate this pregnancy, it may be difficult for you to conceive again. I suggest you reconsider, to avoid regretting it in the future."

Shi Yi already felt a bit hesitant, and the doctor’s words only made her more so. She adjusted her clothes and finally wavered.

Stepping out of the hospital, Shi Yi paused and glanced back at the grand hospital entrance. This was a private hospital, unlike the crowded public ones. If she wanted, she could easily schedule the surgery and solve the problem in her belly tomorrow.

However, at the crucial moment, she ultimately gave up. She couldn’t predict whether she would be able to become a mother again after terminating this pregnancy, nor could she foresee if she would regret it.

She needed to think carefully about her next step. She even decided to inform Leng Yixiu about the child since he was responsible for this situation. He owed her an explanation!