"I'm not mentally prepared yet."

The atmosphere in the living room became weird because of her short sentence.

Yu Shaoting no longer looked at her out of the corner of his eye, but looked over seriously, his eyes calm and quiet, but full of oppression.

When he doesn't say anything and just looks at you, he's like the head teacher in a junior high school office staring at a student who made a mistake, leaving you wondering what to say in response.

Bai Xiao thought maybe it was because she hadn't experienced too many life experiences yet. When she reached Yu Shaoting's age, she might be able to accept his critical gaze calmly. No matter how sophisticated and steady she looked now, in reality

It still doesn't change the fact that she is only in her twenties.

"Although I know this day will come sooner or later, I hope I can choose when to meet your family."

Bai Xiao was a little nervous, but she looked back at him with a straight look: "I am...not in the best condition right now."

She has not yet signed the divorce mediation document with her ex-husband, which has completely ended her past marriage. Moreover, Yu Shaoting stands too high. She has not even found a decent job yet. The reality keeps reminding her:

I am currently not worthy of him, there is a huge difference between the two of them.

Pei Qiyou has already made her understand the importance of being well-matched. If she had a showdown with the Yu family now, she would undoubtedly encounter many doubts and obstacles.

So...even though she spent her whole life unable to reach the level of being shoulder to shoulder with him, at least she shouldn't be left far behind by him.

Every relationship requires joint efforts from both parties. When she decided to be with Yu Shaoting, she couldn't just think about herself and hide behind him and let him protect himself from the wind and rain, just like she did to Pei Qiyou.

One day she will be tired. And she doesn't want to be a dodder attached to him.

Yu Shaoting stared at her expressionlessly. When Bai Xiao thought he was almost angry, he reached out and pulled her to sit on his lap.

Before Bai Xiao could recover, he had already lowered his head, his thin lips stuck to hers, and he held her waist with one hand and held the back of her head with the other.

The warmth of his palm spread to her waist through the thin home clothes, like a hot cigarette butt pressing against her skin.

Bai Xiao was frightened by his sudden behavior. Thinking of the old lady in the house, she panicked and tried to push him away, but Yu Shaoting ignored her.

The bedroom door was unlocked with a click, and the doorknob was turned...

As soon as Yu Shaoting's hand loosened slightly, Bai Xiao quickly stood up from his lap, and at the same time raised his hand to wipe the water stains from the corners of his mouth. However, he did nothing, and the look on his face was as usual, but his body's reaction revealed his inner thoughts.

Unsettled mood.

Mrs. Yu came out humming a song, her heart went to Bai Xiao, and she waved to her mysteriously.

Bai Xiao's heartbeat was irregular, but she still pretended to be calm and walked over. The old lady pulled her to a corner and asked, "Where did you buy that set of skin care products on your cabinet?"

In addition to liking the color pink, the old lady also knows a lot about skin care products. Now that she is leaving, she still misses Bai Xiao’s set of skin care products that are all in Korean.

As he said that, he touched his cheek. The effect was good, it was smooth and had the fragrance of plants.

Bai Xiao said the name of the skin care product, but the old lady still looked at her eagerly. After all, she was too soft-hearted: "If you like it, I can give it to you."

"Why is this so embarrassing?" The old lady wanted to refuse righteously, "I think you bought it recently."

Bai Xiao glanced at the bag held between the old lady's elbows. Because the zipper was not closed, a light green bottle cap was exposed inside, which looked familiar.

"...It doesn't matter. My friend is going to Seoul for a business trip soon. I'll just use hers for the next few days."

Mrs. Yu was a little embarrassed: "How about I send you a set of other brands tomorrow?"

"Really no need." Bai Xiao heard that the old lady was coming over tomorrow and hurriedly waved her hand to decline.

"Then...that bottle of facial cleanser in the bathroom..." It seems to be matched with the set of skin care products...

Bai Xiao understood the implication of the old lady's words, and took the initiative to go to the bathroom to get the facial cleanser that had just been used a few times. It came in a light green package. The old lady took it and put it in the bag and said, "I'm really embarrassed. Actually, I'm at home."

There are also several sets of unused skin care products.”

Bai Xiao twitched her lips and smiled: "Sometimes it's time to try a new brand."

"You also go and change a set of clothes." The old lady urged Bai Xiao with a smile on her face and a very good mood.

Bai Xiao glanced at the sofa, and then said: "I won't go. I have an appointment with someone for dinner later."

"That's it...that's really unlucky." The old lady sighed regretfully, and the man over there had already taken his coat and stood up.

I don’t know whether it’s because she looks like her daughter-in-law or because she just likes her, but Mrs. Yu likes this beautiful little girl very much, but she doesn’t have a child of her own age to match her.

He took out his cell phone: "Tell me your number."

Bai Xiao glanced at Yu Shaoting from the corner of his eye, who didn't even look at her and turned a deaf ear to the old lady's words.

"Is it inconvenient?" the old lady asked tentatively, her expression a little disappointed and reproachful.

"no……"

"What's the number?" The old lady had already entered a "1" and then stared at her.

Bai Xiao glanced at Yu Shaoting again, and then reported her phone number. The old lady put away her phone with satisfaction and went to the entrance to change her shoes.

A pleasant cell phone ringtone rang. Bai Xiao ran to answer the phone. The caller was Lawyer Wen: "Hello."

"Ms. Bai, do you have time later? The mediation document from the court has been issued and requires your signature."

"Okay... when will we arrive? I'm free today."

"Then now, I'll wait for you at the court."

Bai Xiao hung up the phone a little hastily because she noticed someone approaching from behind, and when she turned around suddenly, a refreshing masculine scent came over her.

Yu Shaoting almost got close to her: "Whose phone number?"

Bai Xiao glanced at the door and saw that the old lady had already gone downstairs: "Why haven't you left yet?"

He put one hand on the wall next to her and lowered his head to look at her, as if he would not leave until she gave him an explanation.

The security door of the apartment was still wide open. Bai Xiao had to admire his wanton behavior and even thought badly about what would happen if the old lady came back and saw her now.

She pushed him: "It's a call from a lawyer. He asked me to sign the divorce mediation document when I have time."

Yu Shaoting then stepped away, said "I'll call you tonight" and left.

Bai Xiao blushed because of his ambiguous words, but she didn't feel the slightest annoyance in her heart. Not long after, her cell phone rang again.

A text message. An unfamiliar number. Bai Xiao clicked on it: "This is my number. I'll ask you for tea when I'm free."

The text message ended with a grinning face.

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Bai Xiao arrived at the court and saw Pei Qiyou as soon as he entered. He was wearing a silver-gray suit and his eyebrows were as heroic and sharp as he remembered.

The two met their eyes for only a few seconds before Bai Xiao turned away and sat down opposite Lawyer Wen.

"If Miss Bai has no objections, you can sign it." Lawyer Wen handed over the mediation letter.

Bai Xiao browsed through it quickly without saying a word. She picked up the pen and wrote her name in a hurry. The strokes of "Xiao" were very complicated, but she wrote it fluently without any hesitation. Even Lawyer Wen

Everyone was surprised by her crispness.

He has also handled civil cases such as divorce in the past. Generally, the cousin's wife who was abandoned by a wealthy family would either cry, make trouble, hang herself, or look resentful. But this Miss Bai has never glared at Mr. Pei since she came in. Her face was full of resentment.

Calm, not to mention a little bit of resentment between his eyebrows.

On the contrary, it was Mr. Pei... Lawyer Wen glanced at the man next to him who had pursed his lips and never spoke. Mr. Pei's face didn't look good after he came.

"Mr. Pei." Lawyer Wen pushed the mediation document in front of Pei Qiyou.

Pei Qiyou didn't miss Bai Xiao's words and deeds after she came in, and kept staring at her with his eyes.

She has bright eyes, red lips and white teeth. Bai Xi's skin has a faint blush. Ha, she looks really good.

Bai Xiao naturally noticed Pei Qiyou's unfriendly gaze, and followed Lawyer Wen to look at him: "Do you have any other questions?"

Pei Qiyou picked up the signature pen, flipped through the mediation letter page by page, and said casually: "You seem to be having a good time these days."

"It's pretty good." Bai Xiao nodded in agreement. Pei Qiyou paused and looked up at her with a reserved look.

Bai Xiao had already turned his head away, slightly squinting his eyes with upturned eyelids, staring at the potted plant in the corner not far away to pass the time.

Pei Qiyou tugged at his thin lips and turned to the last page: "Where did he take you? The Maldives? Provence? Or to see the Thames River?"

Bai Xiao felt that Pei Qiyou was particularly annoying today. Hearing the condescension and ridicule in his tone, he did not retort, but simply raised the corners of his lips slightly: "It's not that you are shameless, so why run so far?"

What she means is that the man is willing to introduce her to his family and doesn't mind her divorce status at all?

Pei Qiyou's fingers holding the pen were a little green and white, but he still sneered softly: "It's just me meddling in other people's business."

"Hurry up and sign, I haven't had lunch yet." Bai Xiao cut off his words lightly.

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When Pei Qiyou saw Bai Xiao's spring breeze blowing on his face, he kept secretly warning himself not to ask or be curious.

But in fact, he still didn't control his mouth, even though he never asked her who her lover was. A man's pride did not allow him to ask that.

There was no hesitation even when signing his name on the mediation letter.

When the pen tip fell, what he was thinking was: "She can be so straightforward, how can I be so sloppy?"

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When Bai Xiao came out of the court, it was noon and there were few taxis on the road.

Not long after, a Lexus drove out of the parking lot. It deliberately slowed down when passing her, and Bai Xiao turned away.
To be continued...