President, Please Sign the Divorce Agreement-Chapter 9 - : Come in for a Cup of Coffee?

Fu Yanshen silently listened to Gu Xiyang speaking, reaching out to pick up the coffee from the table.

A hand timely pressed against his, the one holding the cup.

Gu Xiyang spoke out to stop him, "The coffee has gone cold, don't drink it, it will hurt your stomach. I'll order you a new one."

Her tone still had an edge, yet it was filled with care for Fu Yanshen.

Her hand lingered on his skin for a few seconds before retracting it to press the service bell.

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"No need, I'll take you home."

Fu Yanshen interrupted Gu Xiyang, put down the coffee, stood up, and grabbed the suitcase that was set aside.

"Hmm."

Gu Xiyang also stood up and walked out side by side with him.

The two exited the cafe, Fu Yanshen lifted the luggage into the trunk, opened the passenger door for Gu Xiyang, watched her get into the car, then walked around to the other side, opened the door, and got in.

...

The two of them remained silent all the way until the car drove into Gu Xiyang's residential area, parking in front of her building.

She reached out to unbuckle her seatbelt, turned her head to Fu Yanshen, and politely said, "Thank you."

Her words carried a subtle distance.

"After a while, when I get my local driver's license, I won't trouble you like this."

Fu Yanshen's movement of opening the car door paused, he turned his head to look at Gu Xiyang, his voice very low as he said, "Xiyang."

There was a hint of warning.

Her words of setting boundaries had clearly annoyed him.

Their eyes met.

It seemed like invisible fireworks were colliding within the car.

Gu Xiyang maintained her composure, calmly looking at Fu Yanshen.

Watching his expression grow more turbulent under the lenses as her steadfast attitude persisted.

The angrier he got, the more triumphant she felt inside.

Seeing that the 'punishment' was almost enough, Gu Xiyang then made a surrendering gesture.

Her eyes softened, she took a step back, and spoke in a tone that shouldn't be used for quarreling with him, "Sorry, it was my fault. With our many years of friendship, I shouldn't have said those words."

"I take back what I just said; friends should indeed trouble each other."

Fu Yanshen gave her a deep look, then shifted his gaze away.

He opened his car door, stepped out, and walked around to the passenger side to help her open the door.

Gu Xiyang elegantly alighted from the car, "Thank you."

This time, her thanks were accompanied by a smile.

Her bright and stunning smile returned to her face.

The storm had passed.

Fu Yanshen closed the car door, went to the trunk to help her with the luggage.

Gu Xiyang closely followed by his side, the two walked shoulder to shoulder inside.

From the back, they looked like a loving couple returning home together.

...

Fu Yanshen accompanied Gu Xiyang all the way up to her apartment, standing in front of her door, he pushed the luggage toward her.

Gu Xiyang didn't take it, instead, she turned sideways to open the door and hinted, "Come in for a bit? Have a coffee?"

This invitation was too ambiguous.

Yet Gu Xiyang made it sound so natural.

Her gaze and expression were so candid it was as if she truly didn't understand the implications of inviting a man into her home for coffee.

Fu Yanshen's hand on the luggage tightened, his voice slightly low, he declined, "No, I still have work at the company."

Gu Xiyang's look toward the inside of the door clearly faltered.

She didn't expect Fu Yanshen to refuse such a good opportunity.

Fu Yanshen's 'punishment' had been delivered, wasn't it enough for Mu Chenxi's 'punishment'?

Was just calling Fu Yanshen over from her side enough?

Her emotions fluctuated within just a few seconds, Gu Xiyang turned around with a light laugh.

"You really push yourself too hard, not even giving yourself a break on the weekend."

As she spoke, she reached out to take the luggage.

Just before her hand touched his, he suddenly let go.

She seemed not to notice, tightening her grip on the spot where he had just held as she kept up her perfect smile and teased.

"It looks like you're out of luck today. I was prepared to show off my coffee-making skills. I make an exceptional coffee now, not everyone gets to taste it."

"Next time, you must try it. Otherwise, you'll regret it."

Gu Xiyang finished speaking with a smile blooming like flowers and pulled her suitcase to turn around.

As she turned in her high heels, she lost her footing and staggered forward.

"Ah!" she exclaimed, stepping onto his foot in her panic.

"Sorry."

Realizing what happened, Gu Xiyang immediately stepped back.

Already unsteady, this backward step made her lean backwards.

Fu Yanshen's pupils tightened, and he quickly reached out to catch her, "Xiyang!"

He grasped her wrist firmly, pulling her into his embrace because of his tense grip.

Gu Xiyang crashed into him, going with the motion.

She was tall and wore high heels, so their height difference was only a few centimeters.

As she fell into Fu Yanshen's arms, her hand landed over his heart.

Gu Xiyang felt the thunderous heartbeat under her palm as she wished.

"Thump—"

"Thump—"

It was so fast it seemed about to leap out.

The upward curve of her lips signified her victory.

...

Fu Yanshen's breathing hitched, his heartbeat accelerating from fright.

Everything had happened too quickly.

Realizing the unintended intimacy of their embrace, he quickly grasped Gu Xiyang's arm.

He used a little force to help her stand properly and to step away from his embrace.

Gu Xiyang steadied herself, pulling her hand back, gently patting her chest with an 'overly frightened' gesture, "You scared me to death, thank goodness you were here."

"Can you bring it inside?" Gu Xiyang looked at her suitcase still shaken.

Fu Yanshen's gaze quickly shifted away from her, and he pulled the set-aside suitcase effortlessly and walked inside.

He set it down and turned to leave.

Gu Xiyang stopped him again, "Ah Yan, are you sure you don't want to have a cup of coffee before you go?"

...

Yuejing Creek Garden

Mu Chenxi woke up hungry from the smell, groggily sitting up from the bed and heading downstairs to find food.

Passing by the study, she noticed the open door and that Fu Yanshen wasn't there, she withdrew her gaze and continued downstairs.

"Ma'am, you're awake." The maid, who had been debating whether to go upstairs to call the madam for lunch, greeted Mu Chenxi right away.

"It smells so good." Mu Chenxi sniffed, looking like a hungry cat.

After going downstairs and not seeing Fu Yanshen, she asked with confusion, "Auntie, where's Ah Yan?"

"Sir took you home and then left."

"Oh, right, he went to the office." Mu Chenxi clapped her head as she remembered, still groggy from sleep, forgetting he had already told her.

She sat down at the dining table, eagerly waiting to be fed, "Auntie, I'm hungry."

"I'll serve you some soup to start with, the dishes will be ready soon."

"Okay."

Soon, the maid served a nourishing bowl of soup.

Mu Chenxi was visibly delighted as she drank.

As she drank, her movements slowed.

She began to internally struggle.

For some reason, she suddenly thought of Lu An's phone call that she had not heard the contents of.

Lu An had gone to pick up Gu Xiyang...

Possessed by some sudden impulse, she stopped drinking her soup and turned to the maid, "Auntie, wait on cooking for a bit, I'll make a call to ask if Ah Yan has finished his business at the office and whether he's coming back for lunch."

Finding a strong rationale for herself, Mu Chenxi picked up her phone.

As she dialed, she bit her lower lip, and eventually chose to make a video call.