8 The Heavy Object That Lunged at Her

After exiting the hospital, Tang Xinyan drove back to Coral Garden.

She rushed straight into the bathroom. She stood under the shower faucet and scrubbed her whole body with cold water.

On her way back, she googled the manager of Huan Hai Group. He was a forty-year-old man.

Although he was not bald and did not have a beer belly, with his look and age, he seemed old enough to be his father.

Tang Xinyan scrubbed her fair skin until it turned red. The cold running water made her shiver. Her body felt cold, but her heart was colder!

She only came out of the bathroom after an hour of bathing.

Her phone was ringing nonstop, Tang Xinyan picked it up and took a look at the number flashing on the screen.

Her mother-in-law, He Meijuan was calling.

For the past six months, she compromised with and tolerated the Fu family. 

All she wanted was to be a good wife, and a good daughter-in-law, but no one really welcomed her into the family except her father-in-law.

Everyone had their own limits. Also, Tang Xinyan was never a coward and Fu Sichen had crossed the line. She did not want to suffer for his sake anymore!

She rejected He Meijuan's call and called her former agent.

"Sis Ji, I want a divorce. Do you have any idea who the best lawyer in An Town is?"

Ji Jing on the other end of the phone was stunned. It took some time for her to respond and she asked in confusion, "You have only been married for six months and you want a divorce? Yanyan, you gave up your bright future for Fu Sichen. I thought you would be together with him no matter what happens." 

Ji Jing sighed and continued on, "The best lawyer is Lu Zishen. He's well known in An Town, but…"

Tang Xinyan frowned, "But what?"

"He made it clear that he will not accept any cases from entertainment stars. Although you have already quit, I don't think there's any exception." 

Tang Xinyan leaned against the railing on the balcony with her long hair still wet. 

Her apricot eyes, which had a clear distinction between black and white, became watery, "Sis Ji, can you help me to search for his whereabouts?"

"Alright!"

After the call ended, Tang Xinyan looked at the crowded and busy street under her balcony. She wrapped her arms around herself, feeling lonely and sad.

***

Five o'clock in the afternoon.

Tang Xinyan received a message from Sis Ji.

'...Lawyer Lu is having a private party at Yi Mansion, Room One.'

Tang Xinyan picked an elegant yet feminine outfit from her wardrobe. Then, she put on a light layer of delicate make-up.

She released her bundled up hair and let it fall onto her shoulders. Her fair and dainty face was exquisitely beautiful and eye-catching.

The Yi Mansion was built next to a lake. Its antique and noble architecture was high-class and it only welcomed people with a high social status. 

Tang Xinyan had been there a few times, she was not unfamiliar with the place. 

She walked through the long promenade which was covered with expensive carpeting. Tang Xinyan was led to Room One by the manager. 

After knocking on the door, the manager opened the door for Tang Xinyan.

In the spacious and luxurious room, smoke from cigars lingered in the air. Laughter and the shuffling of the mahjong machine could be heard. "Our Fourth Brother finally lost his virginity last night. He is in a good mood today so everyone just relax and continue to party..." 

Tang Xinyan noticed that the one talking was a handsome but flirty man with a cigarette in his mouth.

She was told that Lu Zishen was a humble gentleman, as graceful as the luster of a jade. He could not be the one talking.

She took another two steps forward. Suddenly, something ran past and Tang Xinyan tripped. Before she could react, a giant dog was lunging at her.

It was too fast and she could not avoid it.

It took her by surprise and she fell onto the ground 

When she realized that the 'heavy object' was a giant caucasian dog, her pupils shrank.