Xu Tingyu let out a soft chuckle. "It's a husband, but whose husband, that's hard to say."
As soon as she said this, not only Qi Ruixi but also Jiang Li turned their heads, wearing expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
Jiang Li hadn't had much contact with her. In his impression, she was an elegant and taciturn lady.
In a situation like this, if it were other ladies, even if they didn't make a scene, they would at least feel disappointed and pained.
But she was actually joking?
Qi Ruixi also suddenly realized that what she had said just now was too much.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, she quickly changed the subject.
"Sister-in-law, I was too impulsive today. I shouldn't have had any conflict with that Xie Shu. I should have just ignored her."
If she hadn't fought with Xie Shu and ended up at the police station, Xie Yu wouldn't have had the opportunity to make those sarcastic remarks.
Xu Tingyu turned to look at her, touched her face, and said, "You don't need to endure. If someone makes you unhappy, you can do whatever you want. You don't need to consider others."
Back then, when she was still the proud daughter of the Xu family, a pampered princess of fate, she was just like this.
She could ignore the wealth around her and bravely face injustice.
This was the confidence she had when she was well-loved.
But when did she start to lose it?
Maybe it was when she flew into this marriage like a moth to a flame.
Fortunately, she didn't need to endure for much longer.
Old Master Qi, Liu Ning, Xie Yu, and Qi Shifeng himself would all make this marriage end earlier.
She was tired and didn't want to continue this tug-of-war that was doomed from the start.
Qi Ruixi carefully observed Xu Tingyu for a long time and saw that she really didn't seem angry.
She just felt increasingly uneasy.
How could this be?
Before, her sister-in-law really loved her second brother.
No woman could be so calm when facing the man she loved walking away with someone else.
But she had just encouraged her to get a divorce and find a young hunk. Now, seeing that she seemed to be really pulling away, she felt uneasy.
Jiang Li also didn't say a word and just focused on driving quietly.
Although there were three people in the car, no one was talking.
Finally, they dropped Qi Ruixi off at home. Xu Tingyu instructed her, "If your brother scolds you about this, don't talk back. Just listen. Don't provoke him."
If it were someone else, Qi Shifeng might not take it to heart or might even cause trouble for the other person.
But now, the other party was the Xie sisters.
"Got it, sister-in-law. Don't think too much. Go and rest early."
Qi Ruixi was more obedient than ever and regretted her impulsiveness for the hundredth time in her heart.
Xu Tingyu smiled, waved goodbye to her, and then got back in the car.
On the way back to the villa, she suddenly said to Jiang Li in the front, "Assistant Jiang, you've been with Qi Shifeng for quite a while, haven't you?"
When they first got married, the assistant beside Qi Shifeng was someone personally trained by the old master.
Now that person had successfully retired.
Jiang Li was personally trained by Qi Shifeng and could be described as his right-hand man.
"Yes, it's almost two years."
Jiang Li answered carefully.
He didn't even dare to look at Xu Tingyu through the rearview mirror, afraid that she would try to get closer and ask about Xie Yu and the boss.
Should he answer or not?
But to his surprise, Xu Tingyu didn't ask much. She just said indifferently, "You've had a tough time."
Seeing Jiang Li, she couldn't help but think of herself.
Not everyone was as intelligent as Qi Shifeng, who could climb higher and stand taller on the resources provided by his family.
Compared to him, most people seemed ordinary and could only rely on hard work.
For example, Jiang Li, who had a high education from a prestigious university, still had to do this kind of late-night pick-up and drop-off job.
For example, she, who was once a darling of fate, now seemed to have disappeared from the circle.
If she only relied on dancing and participating in commercial performances to pay off the Xu family's debts, it would be simply impossible.
The only way left in front of her seemed to be the one provided by the old master.
She closed her eyes, let out a bitter laugh, and didn't say anything else.
This left Jiang Li in a bit of a daze.
That's it?
Just these two sentences?
Wasn't there anything else she wanted to ask?
He didn't know whether to breathe a sigh of relief or feel disappointed for his boss.
However, it wasn't uncommon for wealthy couples to be living separate lives, so he could understand.
The journey was silent. When Xu Tingyu got home, she politely thanked Jiang Li and even watched him leave before going back into the house.
On the other side, in the hospital, Xie Yu looked at the person who appeared beside Qi Shifeng in shock.
"Shifeng, why did you call a lawyer? It's not necessary, right? It's just a small thing. We can't hold Ruixi accountable, can we?"
She was coy, but her heart was full of pride.
Xie Shu also looked happy but said on the surface, "Yes, Brother Shifeng, no, Mr. Qi. Miss Qi is still young after all. I won't argue with her."
Qi Shifeng felt inexplicably irritated.
"Xie Shu, I've reminded you not to harass my sister and my wife again."
His words instantly changed the expressions of the two women opposite.
Was he really going to stand up for Xu Tingyu and Qi Ruixi?
"I called the lawyer for two reasons. First, I'm officially notifying you that you're not suitable for the entertainment industry. I'll fund you to go to school. You can choose between a domestic or a foreign school now."
"Second, you should tell the lawyer all the information about those men tonight. You don't need to worry about the rest."
Qi Shifeng glanced at the lawyer, who took out a contract for terminating the contract from the bag.
At first, Xie Shu had cried and begged to enter the entertainment company, and Xie Yu had also mentioned it to him.
Later, through the connections of the Qi family, she was arranged into the same brokerage company as Xie Yu.
But since half a year ago, the brokerage company had continuously reported to him that they didn't recommend Xie Shu staying in the entertainment industry.
She really had nothing outstanding in any aspect. A lot of resources had been invested in her, but there was no result at all.
If this continued, it would even affect Xie Yu's reputation.
At first, Qi Shifeng didn't take it to heart, but from these recent incidents, it was clear that Xie Shu really had no brains.
She could be stupid, but she couldn't be stupid and at the same time be a public figure.
Xie Shu panicked completely and didn't dare to look at Qi Shifeng. Instead, she looked at Xie Yu. "Sister, I don't want to quit the circle. Please beg Mr. Qi for me."
Xie Yu's face also looked bad, but she just slapped Xie Shu hard.
"Now you know how to plead for mercy. Why didn't you think more when you were being stupid?"
"I've told you many times not to be impulsive. With your brain, today you offended Ruixi, and she didn't argue with you. But what if you offend someone else next time?"
"Shifeng is asking you to quit the circle and go to school for your own good. Otherwise, you won't even know how you died."
She rarely showed such a tough exterior but a vulnerable interior in front of Qi Shifeng.
She was supposed to be fragile yet strong, sensible and generous.
This persona had to be maintained at all times.