Chapter 49: Life Itself Is Imperfect

Never leave for tomorrow what can be done today.

Just like that, while Lu Jiaor was removing the acupuncture needles from Gu Fengrui, the old master was already busy in the study.

The severance agreement was personally drafted by the Elder himself, who then instructed the security guard to invite several prestigious veterans in the residential compound to act as witnesses.

Lu Jiaor, being cautious, secretly instructed the security guard to invite several middle-aged leaders as well. The guard immediately understood her intention.

Before long, several elders arrived accompanied by their sons.

Lu Xiaoning was still basking in the joy of finally getting a divorce, but when she saw these elderly men and their sons, her expression became very unnatural, and she felt thoroughly uneasy.

Elder Gu greeted his old companions one by one and invited them to take a seat first.

Before coming to the Gu family residence, these elders had already learned the whole story from the security guard, and all of them wore solemn expressions at the moment.

After the elders sat down, their sons dared to find places to sit. These middle-aged men were probably in their forties or fifties, exuding the aura of high-ranking officials. One could tell at a glance that they held prominent positions in their respective organizations.

At this moment, Gu Fengrui was carried downstairs by several security guards. He looked completely calm, having already learned what had happened downstairs while upstairs, including what Lu Jiaor had said.

If he had still harbored concerns for the children in the past, he now had no such thoughts left.

Both his grandfather and he felt that little Lu was entirely right. They could not let the children spend a lifetime healing their childhood. Therefore, the best approach was to give them a happy childhood. Could they not be happy without a mother?!

Gu Fengrui believed that his children would remain strong, optimistic, and positive, refusing to be defeated by temporary hardships, because setbacks were simply a part of life.

Nothing in this world is perfect.

"Xia睿, are you really going through with the divorce?!"

Department Head Feng asked with a heavy expression upon seeing Gu Fengrui.

The others also turned to look at Gu Fengrui, while Lu Xiaoning looked somewhat nervous and worried.

"Let's divorce. You can keep the person, but you can't keep the heart. Besides, it's not conducive to the children's growth for them to live in such a noisy environment every day. They will understand later on."

Gu Fengrui had actually thought about letting Lu Xiaoning go for a long time; he had never agreed purely for the sake of the children.

However, if this marriage began to affect the children's healthy growth, he was determined to end it.

His words brought a wave of involuntary joy to Lu Xiaoning's heart and made her let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Hearing this, Department Head Feng and the others realized that the Gu family had made up their minds, so they stopped trying to persuade him otherwise.

Who in the compound didn't know about the situation between Gu Fengrui and Lu Xiaoning?! Lu Xiaoning had been making a fuss about getting a divorce for a long time and hadn't even returned to the Gu residence for nearly a year.

Everyone was well aware of the reason why Lu Xiaoning refused to return and insisted on a divorce.

There was nothing wrong with pursuing love, but one should not burn bridges after crossing them. No, she should not treat marriage as a child's game, which deeply displeased everyone.

Lu Jiaor did not participate or show idle curiosity; when the guests arrived, she took little Dongdong and went out.

Little Dongdong was very happy to see his mother and even exchanged several words with Lu Xiaoning. Lu Xiaoning, not daring to act presumptuously in front of Elder Gu and bound by the agreed-upon conditions, managed a stiff smile as she spoke to little Dongdong.

The adult and the child stepped outside and walked toward the exit of the compound. Lu Jiaor decided to buy a large roast duck and treat the little fellow to a bottle of soda along the way.

Little Dongdong had no idea that his mother was about to leave him; he was utterly charmed and delighted by Auntie Lu Jiaor.

Not only did he get to drink delicious cola, but he also bought plenty of tasty pastries, and finally, they went to buy a fragrant, mouth-watering large roast duck.

Therefore, when Lu Jiaor and little Dongdong returned happily carrying bags full of goodies, Lu Xiaoning had already left.

Little Dongdong wasn't upset at all about not seeing his mother, nor did he throw a tantrum or cry for her. Because on the way home, Lu Jiaor had already told him that Mommy was busy with work, and since our little Dongdong was a good, sensible boy, he would surely understand Mommy.

Sensible and well-behaved little Dongdong naturally sympathized with and understood his mother, not crying or making a fuss at all. After all, he rarely ever saw his mother anyway, so he no longer missed or depended on her as much.

When Lu Jiaor and little Dongdong returned, the elders had not left yet, nor had Department Head Feng and the others; they were still sitting in the living room chatting.

"Is this Xia Ji's wife?!"

"Xia Ji's wife, are you confident about Xia Rui's condition?!"

"Old Gu, Xia Ji's wife seems quite good."

"Xia Ji's wife, we leave Xia Rui in your hands."

As soon as Lu Jiaor returned, several elders greeted her one after another with very amiable attitudes, completely devoid of any scrutinizing look.

Department Head Feng and the others were the same. In fact, they all knew the background of how Lu Jiaor and Gu Fengrui—wait, Gu Fengji—got married. Although they had some reservations before meeting her, once they saw her in person, they felt she was quite different from the rumors.

"Respected elders, I can only say I will do my best. After all, one has to try to know; I cannot guarantee a complete cure, but the condition will certainly not get any worse. Frequent physical therapy and health maintenance will still benefit Elder Brother Gu's body."

She would not make grandiose claims, even though she possessed the ability. No, even though she had the medicinal pills, she had to take things slowly, without arousing suspicion.

The elders nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. Indeed, that made sense. Xia Ji's wife did not boast; instead, she was realistic and grounded, which made people feel very reassured.

Before the children like Gu Zhongning came home from school, these elders led their respective sons back to their own homes.

However, the news about Gu Fengrui and Lu Xiaoning spread instantly.

True to form, by evening, before Lu Jiaor had even left after finishing dinner, several visitors arrived.