Can’t Handle It! He Said If You Mention Divorce Again, He’ll Kiss You To Tears

Lin Jianxi is a twenty-three-year-old cheongsam designer and shop owner in Huaijing who has been married for two years to Jiang Xu, a successful drama director. Despite the outward appearance of a perfect union, their relationship is cold and distant. Jiang Xu is emotionally unavailable, and Lin Jianxi, having spent her youth pining for him, finally decides to end the marriage. She initiates the divorce proceedings, but Jiang Xu agrees with an indifference that wounds her deeply. The couple agrees to keep the separation secret from their families, particularly Lin Jianxi’s grandfather, who favors Lin Jianxi and dotes on her.

The central conflict intensifies with the arrival of Lin Yujing, Lin Jianxi’s cousin, who is cast as the female lead in Jiang Xu’s new drama. Lin Yujing harbors long-standing jealousy toward Lin Jianxi and openly provokes her, revealing that Jiang Xu personally coached her for intimate scenes. In a moment of fury, Lin Jianxi slaps a sleeping Jiang Xu, triggering a flashback to a high school incident where she accidentally fed him crayfish despite his severe seafood allergy. The slap serves as a catalyst, forcing both characters to confront the underlying tensions and unspoken feelings that have been suppressed beneath their polite, estranged coexistence.

As the divorce process moves forward, Jiang Xu’s behavior becomes increasingly contradictory. He delays the finalization of the paperwork, citing a busy schedule, yet remains physically present in their shared home. When Lin Jianxi’s mother, the famous actress Qiao Shu, visits, she gifts Lin Jianxi a valuable jade bracelet and subtly pressures the couple about having children, unaware of the impending split. Jiang Xu’s protective instincts surface unexpectedly; he monitors Lin Jianxi’s health, warning her about her diet and intervening when she gets drunk at a bar with her friends. After Lin Jianxi falls ill with a high fever, Jiang Xu cares for her through the night, feeding her medicine and comforting her, revealing a depth of concern that contradicts his earlier coldness.

A significant turning point occurs during a violent thunderstorm. Lin Jianxi, who has a childhood phobia of thunder, is found cowering in the bathroom. Jiang Xu comforts her, holding her until she falls asleep. In the aftermath, he explicitly asks her not to divorce him, admitting he does not want the marriage to end. However, Lin Jianxi, hurt by his previous indifference and believing the divorce is necessary for her own well-being, insists on proceeding with the separation once the thirty-day cooling-off period expires. The narrative follows the emotional turmoil of both characters as they navigate this period, with Jiang Xu struggling to reconcile his career ambitions with his growing realization of his feelings for Lin Jianxi, while she attempts to maintain her resolve despite his sudden change in demeanor.

The story explores the complex dynamics of a marriage that appears broken on the surface but is sustained by deep, unacknowledged attachments. Lin Jianxi’s professional life as a designer provides a contrast to her personal struggles, while the interference of family members and rivals adds layers of social pressure. Jiang Xu’s internal conflict is highlighted by his jealousy toward Lin Yujing and his protective actions toward Lin Jianxi. The narrative builds toward a resolution where the truth of their feelings must be addressed, challenging the assumption that their divorce is inevitable and suggesting that their separation may be driven more by misunderstanding and pride than by a genuine lack of love.

As the cooling-off period progresses, the proximity of the divorce forces Jiang Xu and Lin Jianxi to interact more intimately than they have in years. Jiang Xu’s attempts to stop the divorce are met with Lin Jianxi’s stubborn determination, rooted in her desire to escape a relationship where she felt unvalued. The presence of Lin Yujing continues to create friction, serving as a constant reminder of the external threats to their marriage. The story culminates in a series of emotional confrontations where both characters are forced to articulate their true feelings, moving beyond the silence that has defined their marriage. The outcome hinges on whether Jiang Xu can prove his commitment and whether Lin Jianxi can forgive the emotional neglect of the past two years.