Chapter 50

As Auntie had said, Gu Lin had placed all the documents and materials on the study desk. Su Yu checked them over, then took all the documents. Before leaving, he noticed that the wilted plant on Gu Lin's desk looked somewhat similar to the one that had disappeared earlier.

Su Yu paused to examine it for a while, reaching out to touch its yellowed, withered leaves.

Could it be... Gu Lin had killed his plant too?

Su Yu did not dwell on it or suspect that the plant was his, since Gu Lin had previously bought a batch of identical houseplants.

Afraid the Civil Affairs Bureau would close, Su Yu skipped breakfast and took the documents to Gu Lin's company. Once he got in the car, he messaged Gu Lin to let him know he was already on his way.

[Gu Lin: Mm. Let me know when you arrive. I'll have someone come pick you up.]

Su Yu asked in confusion: Why do I need someone to pick me up? Can't you just come down yourself?

If Gu Lin came down himself, they could go straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their divorce certificates.

[Gu Lin: Su Tinghuai is here. You need to be present for the shares matter.]

[Su Yu: Will it take long? Will it delay getting the certificate?]

Gu Lin sent a string of ellipses.

At a time like this, he was still thinking about getting the certificate. Apparently, the Su family's shares meant nothing in his eyes.

[Gu Lin: It'll be quick. It won't delay anything. I've already reviewed the contract for you. You just need to sign it.]

[Su Yu: Fine.]

Since Gu Lin had already reviewed the contract, Su Yu agreed for the moment. After getting out of the car, he ran into Gu Lin's assistant, who led him to Gu Lin's office.

This was his first time entering Gu Lin's company. Su Yu found the work environment rather novel, but he was busy signing the contract and getting his divorce certificate, so he had no time to look around. Otherwise, he definitely would have checked out the employee cafeteria. Such a large company ought to have decent food.

The atmosphere in the office was quiet. Even the sound of Su Yu closing the door seemed abrupt, though he had not shut it hard. The two Alphas sitting on the sofa noticed him as soon as he entered, both turning their gazes toward him.

Su Yu did not even glance at Su Tinghuai as he walked over. He picked up the pen on the table and asked Gu Lin where the contract was and where he should sign. After signing his name several times in a row, Su Yu put down the pen and tugged on Gu Lin's clothes, ready to leave.

Su Yu said, "Come on, come on. We're running out of time."

Gu Lin lowered his gaze to Su Yu's hand. The Omega was clutching his clothes rather impolitely. He said flatly, "Let go."

Su Yu withdrew his hand. Watching Gu Lin slowly straighten his clothes, so slowly that Su Yu nearly reached out to help him, he then thought better of it. If he helped, Gu Lin's clothes would probably end up even more wrinkled.

"Su Yu."

Su Tinghuai called his name in a low voice from behind him. Su Yu instinctively turned to look at him, his delicate brows drawing together slightly. Then he heard the other man say, "I have something to discuss with you alone."

Su Yu refused outright. "No time. Not interested."

He could not imagine what Su Tinghuai wanted to discuss with him, nor did he look forward to speaking with him alone. After all, the Su Yu who cared about Su Tinghuai was not him. Having come to share the original owner's feelings, he now detested the Su family beyond measure and wished he would never see them again for the rest of his life.

After saying that, Su Yu turned back to urge Gu Lin. "Let's go already. Stop fixing your clothes."

The contract had been signed, and Gu Lin and Su Yu were leaving. Su Tinghuai had no reason to remain in the office, so he left with them. As they walked out, Su Yu stayed close to Gu Lin, unwilling to appear in the same frame as Su Tinghuai.

Even in the elevator down, Gu Lin stood between them.

Su Tinghuai suddenly asked, "What are you in such a hurry to do?"

Gu Lin did not speak. Su Yu answered, "What's it got to do with you?"

The old Su Yu had spoken softly and answered whatever others asked him. He had never been like this, with an attitude that could even be called nasty.

Last time, Su Tinghuai had only met him briefly, and they had not exchanged many words. Yet he could clearly sense that Su Yu was different from before.

After Su Yu left, the house had fallen into chaos. Mother Su and Father Su fought constantly. Su Wang stared blankly at his car, which had been smashed full of dents and pits, for several days. And Su Hui seemed to be in a bad mood as well.

In short, no one seemed to have recovered from it yet. The house was still a mess, and Mother Su was in such a foul mood that even trivial matters could start an argument with Father Su.

The current Su Yu seemed like an entirely different person.

Su Tinghuai did not know what had happened that day. Everyone's accounts had been different. Before Su Yu arrived, he had also asked Gu Lin, but Gu Lin had not told him.

So he wanted to ask Su Yu personally what had happened that day.

But from the looks of it, Su Yu did not intend to give him that chance.

"Su Yu, I just want to ask what happened that day."

"Didn't Su Hui explain it clearly enough? He may be mute, but his ability to express himself is perfectly fine."

Someone like Su Hui, who loved tattling, had definitely embellished the day's events and told Su Tinghuai all about them at the first opportunity.

Su Tinghuai frowned. The current Su Yu seemed to have barbs in every word, making him deeply unpleasant to listen to. His voice turned colder as he said, "So you have nothing to explain?"

Su Yu sneered. "Why should I explain myself? I don't care what you think. That would be pointless."

"Su Yu."

Impatience showed faintly on the Omega's pale little face. He said, "So annoying. Stop calling my name."

The moment the elevator doors opened, Su Yu grabbed Gu Lin and left. He did not want to say another word to Su Tinghuai.

He walked quickly, not expecting someone around the stairwell corner to be just as hurried. They collided, and Su Yu nearly lost his footing. Fortunately, Gu Lin caught him. The other person was fine, but documents scattered all over the floor.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sir, are you—"

Before the intern could finish, he met Gu Lin's eyes. Gu Lin gestured for him to leave quickly.

The intern's eyes widened slightly when he saw the person in Gu Lin's arms. Before he could even pick up the documents on the floor, he hurriedly hid himself away.

Once Su Yu had steadied himself, he looked up at the intern's retreating figure in confusion. "Huh? Why... why did he run?" He lowered his head to look at the scattered documents and called out, "Hey, buddy, you forgot your files."

Perhaps it was just his imagination, but he felt that man ran even faster.

What was going on? He looked a little familiar, but Su Yu could not remember where he had seen him before.

The Alpha suddenly said, "You're so reckless. Anyone would think you were rushing off to be reincarnated."

Su Yu gave him a strange look. "Isn't that basically what I'm doing? Even if it's not reincarnation, it's still a new life."

Gu Lin: "..."

After saying that, Su Yu bent down to help the fleeing intern pick up the documents from the floor. Seeing Gu Lin standing there, he tugged on the man's pant leg. "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and help."

Gu Lin swept his gaze around. The employees immediately turned away to busy themselves with work, pretending not to see anything.

The intern hiding in the distance nearly had his heart leap out of his chest when he saw that scene.

It's over, it's over. I have a feeling I'm going to lose this job.

It was bad enough that he had scattered the files on the floor. The CEO was actually picking them up for him personally.

While waiting for the paperwork to be approved, Su Yu checked the time and suddenly said, "I'm a little hungry."

Gu Lin glanced at him. "We'll eat after we're done."

"Sure. Let's go to that hotpot place we passed earlier. My treat."

The Alpha rejected his suggestion expressionlessly. "I don't eat hotpot. The smell is too strong."

"Then you pick. I'm fine with anything."

It was their farewell meal anyway. He did not care what they ate.

"Mm. We'll see later."

"If it's too expensive, I won't treat you. After the divorce, I need to watch my spending."

Gu Lin gave a cold snort. "Where did all the spending money I gave you go? You can't even afford one meal?"

"You gave it to me, so why do you care where I spent it?"

"I don't have the time, the inclination, or the interest to care."

The two went back and forth until the staff member responsible for checking their documents could not help looking up. "Have you both thought this through? Are you really getting divorced?"

Asked that, Su Yu glanced at Gu Lin. Gu Lin said nothing, so Su Yu turned to the staff member and told him with complete sincerity, "We are. The mood has already reached this point, of course we have to divorce."

"But... I feel like you two get along quite well. You don't seem like a couple getting divorced at all."

Who made plans to have a meal together while getting a divorce certificate?

Before Su Yu could even ask what people getting divorced were supposed to look like, he heard an argument at the neighboring counter. A woman slapped a man across the face and said, "I never want to see you again for the rest of my life, you cheating bastard."

After saying that, she took her divorce certificate, straightened her back, and strode away in high heels without looking back.

Su Yu withdrew his slightly shocked gaze.

Before stamping the documents, the staff member asked once more, "So you really are divorcing? This isn't an impulsive decision?"

"We are, we are. Please hurry up and stamp it. We're rushing off to eat."

The staff member looked at Gu Lin again and saw him nod.

Su Yu was as happy as a child who had received candy when he got his divorce certificate. After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, he patted Gu Lin on the shoulder approvingly. "Actually, Ex-Husband, you're not bad."

Gu Lin lowered his eyes and slowly moved Su Yu's hand off his shoulder. His long fingers brushed over the shoulder as he said, "I know."

"What do you mean by that? Don't tell me you think my hand is dirty?"

"...You ate something in the car and didn't wash your hands."

Before going to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Su Yu had gone to the cake shop beside the company and bought several donuts. He had even dropped half of one in Gu Lin's car.

Su Yu immediately turned hostile and deliberately rubbed his hand against Gu Lin's clothes a few more times.

"Watch yourself. We're divorced now. This counts as harassment."

"Then what? Why don't you call the police?"

He had just been thinking of wishing Gu Lin a better Omega, but now it seemed unnecessary. There was no need to inflict him on another Omega. Gu Lin should just die alone.

If someone was willing to spend a lifetime with a person like Gu Lin, Su Yu would personally give them a wedding gift.

"I'm not eating with you anymore. Go by yourself. I'm going back to my apartment."

With that, Su Yu lowered his head and opened a ride-hailing app to call a car home.

Gu Lin glanced at him. "What are you going to eat back at the apartment?"

"What's it got to do with you?"

Heh.

The Omega's attitude after getting his divorce certificate was truly beyond saving.

Su Yu waited for his car while Gu Lin stood beside him without leaving. Su Yu looked up at him. "Why are you still standing here? Don't tell me you want to mooch a meal at my place?"

"You're overthinking it."

"Then hurry up and leave."

Just like every other divorced couple, the two of them ultimately parted on bad terms.