nChapter 29: Now We're Even

nTranslator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

nWhat triggered this change?

nMubai finally understood Chang An's earlier report.

nChang An mentioned the change in Xinghe, specifically her unwavering gaze that was hard to ignore.

nMubai had brushed it off then but now he understood what he meant.

nHer eyes communicated an inner wealth of confidence and composure.

nIt was not something that could be faked, it was something like a natural born instinct…

nSimultaneously, he saw something of himself reflected within her.

nMubai couldn't understand what had instigated this sudden change.

nRegardless, it meant that he held her in a different light and treated her differently than before.

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"This is what you're supposed to take from our divorce. I've personally brought it to you because I believe that is the respect you deserve. Please accept it.

" Mubai took out a cheque and handed it to her respectfully. There was not a shred of condescension in his action.

nXinghe though didn't even look at the proffered cheque when she replied,

"Thank you but I don't need it.

"

nMubai said with a raised brow,

"Whether you need it or not is your business but whether to present it to you or not is mine. I owe you this much. Take it or we'll never be even.

"

nIn other words, he would keep harassing her if she didn't accept.

nThe old Xinghe wouldn't stand for it much less the new Xinghe.

nTo his satisfaction, Xinghe accepted his cheque. Before he could offer her a smile, Xinghe tore the cheque into pieces!

nEveryone was shocked.

nIt was a cheque for one hundred million!

nShe tore it up without batting an eye!

nEven Tianxin felt sorry for the money. The dumb Xinghe sacrificed her uncle's life for the sake of her pride; how foolish!

nXinghe tossed the shredded pieces into a nearby dustbin.

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"Now, we're even.

" Xinghe said unhurriedly.

nThere were storms gathering in Mubai's eyes but his expression remained measured. To be honest, he was rather inflamed by Xinghe's actions.

nHis good upbringing prevented him from bursting out.

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"Fine.

" He left the scene after leaving behind the single word.

nTianxin and Chang An rushed to follow. Tianxin was over the moon noticing Mubai's forceful, retreating steps.

nXinghe's insensibilities had done her in this time. She had truly angered Mubai.

nXinghe was as dumb as she was before, so easily angered with a few play-acted words. That was how she chased Xinghe away in the first place. She said a few words or did a few things here and there, and the stupid Xinghe would obediently be led into her traps.

nEven though Tianxin felt from the bottom of her heart that the Xia Family wasn't worth her time or attention, she couldn't let them go so easily especially after the dressing down Xia Zhi had given her. It was her payback time!

nAfter Mubai entered the elevator, she remained outside of it. She said,

"Mubai, can you wait for me at the lobby? I don't have the heart to leave Xinghe helpless like that, I'll be back in a bit.

"

nBefore Mubai could reply, she turned and took the way back.

nIt sounded like she was bothered by her conscience.

nShe was definitely bothered, but it wasn't by her conscience.

nWhen they spotted Tianxin's return, both Xinghe and Xia Zhi frowned unhappily. Wasn't their business finished, why did she return?

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"Xia Xinghe, this is for you,

" Tianxin said patronizingly as she shoved a credit card into Xinghe's hands,

"The password is tacked onto the back of the card. There's 500000 RMB inside it. Consider it my kindness to you. I know you don't want my money but can you afford to reject it? Just take a look at yourself.

"

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