After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

The bone-chilling cold spread from her fingertips to her whole body. Yan Jin felt like she had fallen into an ice cave, and every cell in her body was wrapped in despair and coldness. The voice of the judge reading out the verdict seemed to still echo in her ears, but it was as if separated by a thick wall, distant and vague. The division of property, the ownership of the company, every word was like a sharp blade, stabbing her heart fiercely, pushing her into an abyss of no return.

"Yan Jin..." Xiang Yu's voice sounded behind him, with a barely perceptible tremor. He stretched out his hand, wanting to touch her, but she resolutely avoided him.

"Don't touch me!" Yan Jin's voice was hoarse and cold, as if it had been polished by sandpaper, losing its usual calmness and sharpness. She stood up suddenly and staggered out of the court. The sound of her high heels hitting the ground echoed in the empty corridor, like a heavy hammer hitting her heart.

"Yan Jin, where are you going?" Xiang Yu's tone was full of anxiety. He wanted to chase after her, but was stopped by reporter Liu.

"Boss Xiang, let her go." Reporter Liu looked at Yan Jin's shaky back and whispered, "Give her some time to calm down."

Calm down? How to calm down? Yan Jin didn't know how she walked out of the court. The dazzling sunlight made her feel dizzy. Everything was over. All her efforts and persistence were gone at this moment. She was like a puppet played by fate and was finally ruthlessly abandoned.

"Mr. Yan, how do you feel now? Do you have anything to say about this verdict?" A familiar voice sounded in her ears. Reporter Liu appeared in front of her at some point, with the recorder in his hand flashing a cold light.

Yan Jin slowly raised her head, her eyes fixed on reporter Liu with an empty expression. Her lips moved slightly, but in the end she said nothing.

Reporter Liu pressed on, "Mr. Yan, you argued your case in court, why are you silent now? Have you accepted the verdict, or is there something else going on?"

Yan Jin closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and pushed back the heat in her eyes. She didn't want to say anything. At this moment, any words seemed pale and powerless. In this marriage and this lawsuit, she had lost completely.

She turned and left, leaving reporter Liu with a resolute back.

Reporter Liu looked at Yan Jin's receding back, with a complicated look in his eyes. He had only wanted to get the exclusive news, but he had not expected to witness such a miserable side of a strong woman.

Yan Jin's silence was interpreted by the media as a "guilty conscience" that she acquiesced to the verdict. For a time, all kinds of reports that were unfavorable to Yan Jin and her company were overwhelming, as if to completely drown her. Ma's competitors took advantage of the situation and increased their attacks on Yan Jin's company. Partners who were still waiting and watching terminated their contracts one after another, and the company's business almost came to a standstill.

In Yan Jin's company meeting room, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed as if water could drip out. The executives all looked solemn, anxiously waiting for Yan Jin's arrival.

"Boss Yan is here!" Someone called out, and everyone looked towards the door at the same time.

Yan Jin walked into the conference room with heavy steps. Her sharp eyes were now bloodshot and her face was pale. She looked around and sat weakly in the main seat. She said in a hoarse voice, "Tell me, what's the situation now?"

"Mr. Yan, the Ma Group maliciously spread rumors, resulting in the suspension of several of our important projects. Now the company is having difficulty in cash turnover..." An executive reported the company's current predicament in a heavy tone.

Yan Jin rubbed his temples, trying hard to suppress the dizziness. He listened to the bad news one after another, and the taut string in his heart seemed like it would break at any time.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and shareholder Li walked in with several black-clad bodyguards. He looked at Yan Jin, a hint of an ambiguous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he slowly said, "I have a piece of news for you..."

Shareholder Li cleared his throat and looked around. The smile on his face became more and more obvious, with a hint of undisguised pride, "I have decided to acquire Yan's Group!"

There was an uproar in the conference room. The executives looked at each other. Some tried to speak, but were frightened into silence by the look of the black-clad bodyguard next to shareholder Li. Yan Jin raised his head suddenly, looked directly at shareholder Li, and said in a hoarse but firm voice, "You don't have this right!"

"Rights?" Shareholder Li laughed as if he had heard something funny. "Boss Yan, look at your current state. What qualifications do you have to talk to me about rights? Look at your company. What capital do you have to negotiate terms with me?"

He walked up to Yan Jin and lowered his voice with a hint of pity in his tone, "I advise you to be wise and accept my acquisition. This way you can leave a way out for yourself. Otherwise..." He paused and didn't say anything else, but the threat was self-evident.

Yan Jin clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her flesh, but she didn't feel any pain. She knew that what shareholder Li said was right. She no longer had the ability to keep the company. She had worked hard for many years, but now she was giving it away, and she was powerless to do anything about it.

Finally, Yan Jin closed her eyes weakly, and a line of tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes.

Shareholder Li looked at Yan Jin's defeat, and his heart was filled with the pleasure of victory. He turned around and announced to the executives: "From today on, I will take over the Yan Group. Everyone, prepare for the handover."

Although the executives were unwilling, they knew that the situation was hopeless and had no choice but to accept this reality.

The people in the conference room gradually dispersed, and Yan Jin was the only one left in the empty room. She slumped in the chair, staring out the window with empty eyes. The glory and pride she once had seemed to have passed away, and now there was only devastation.

She thought of the ambition she had when she founded the company, the joy and pride she felt when the company grew step by step, and the partners who had fought with her... Now, all of this has become a bubble.

With a "plop", a tear fell on the cold table. Yan Jin could no longer control her emotions. Tears burst out like a dam breaking. She buried her face in her hands and let the tears flow freely. The suppressed crying echoed in the empty room.

As the sun sets, the office door is gently pushed open, and a tall figure walks in against the light. Looking at the figure curled up in the shadow, he slowly speaks: "Are you okay?"

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the glass window, making Yan Jin's lonely figure look even thinner. She didn't look up, but just let her tears blur her vision. Xiang Yu stood at the door, looking at the woman who was once high-spirited and now so miserable, his heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and he could hardly breathe. After the divorce, everything that Yan Jin encountered, the overwhelming news reports, and the shareholders' attack, made him realize how stupid his decision was.

"Yan Jin..." Xiang Yu's voice was a little hoarse. He took a few steps closer and wanted to reach out to touch her, but he froze in mid-air and finally dropped his hand weakly.

Yan Jin heard the familiar voice and slowly raised her head. There were still traces of tears in the corners of her eyes, but her eyes were terrifyingly calm. "What are you doing here? Are you here to laugh at me?"

Xiang Yu's heart trembled violently. He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. Thousands of words turned into a weak sigh, "I'm sorry..."

"I'm sorry?" Yan Jin smiled bitterly, "Xiang Yu, what's the point of saying sorry now? It's too late." She stood up and picked up the file bag that had been packed on the table. "From now on, we will go our separate ways and have nothing to do with each other anymore."

After saying that, Yan Jin walked around Xiang Yu and went straight to the door. Just as she was about to step out of the office, Xiang Yu suddenly said, "I know it's hard for you now, but please believe me, I will do my best to help you and will not let anyone hurt you again."

Yan Jin paused but did not look back. He just said coldly, "No need. I appreciate your kindness, but I, Yan Jin, can start over even if I have nothing!"

Yan Jin left, leaving Xiang Yu with a resolute back. Xiang Yu knew that it would be useless to say anything at this moment, and he had to prove his sincerity with his actions. He took out his cell phone and dialed a number, "Help me check Yan Jin's recent schedule..."

A few days later, Yan Jin dragged her suitcase and prepared to leave this sad place. Just as she was about to board the plane, a familiar figure blocked her way.

"Where are you going?" Xiang Yu asked anxiously, his eyes full of worry.

"It has nothing to do with you." Yan Jin replied coldly, trying to avoid him.

Xiang Yu did not give her this opportunity. He grabbed her wrist and stared at her with burning eyes, "Yan Jin, come back with me. I have a plan that can save the Yan family and also allow us to..."

"We what?" Yan Jin's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly calmed down and smiled self-deprecatingly, "Xiang Yu, it's over between us. You don't have to waste your energy anymore."

Xiang Yu took a deep breath. He knew that he had to convince her at this moment. "Yan Jin, listen to me. Let's cooperate and set up a new company together..."