Chapter 1 The Wife Bought with Money
Upon entering the brightly lit private room of the club.
Shen Li then heard whistles and jeers coming from inside.
"That's what I'd say, it has to be Yanchuan. At three in the morning, his wife comes to pick him up with just one phone call. Who among us here can do that!"
"I can't do that. At this time, the only thing I can call is a driver I've paid to hire."
They drank quite a bit and spoke without any regard for Shen Li's presence.
It's no secret in their circle that the couple's relationship is strained.
Lu Yanchuan sat in the middle of the sofa, a slight smirk playing on his lips. "How do you know I didn't pay? She's much more expensive than a driver."
Five years ago, the two families planned to collaborate on an important project. To deepen their cooperation, Shen Li's father proposed a marriage between the two families.
In the business world, it is not uncommon for families to form powerful alliances, and Lu Yanchuan's father agreed to this.
Lu Yanchuan was still in a relationship at the time, but he was eventually pressured into marriage.
If any of the young men present got into trouble, their families would cover for them, but when they reached a certain age...
Marrying a wife and having children all require obediently following the family's arrangements.
The marriage between the two families was a great success.
However, Shen's father later became addicted to gambling, his business plummeted, and the company went bankrupt.
Some people even approached Lu Yanchuan, and he had no choice but to help them pay off a few debts.
He also helps his father when he has nothing else to do.
It is indeed much more expensive than a driver.
Upon hearing this, everyone awkwardly lowered their heads and fell silent.
Su Yi said worriedly, "He's drunk. Sister-in-law, don't overthink it. Don't take it personally with a drunkard."
Shen Li looked at Lu Yanchuan expressionlessly, "Get up, go back."
Lu Yanchuan raised his eyes, his long, narrow pupils staring at her sharply, a hint of sarcasm in his smile.
He stood up and looked at everyone, his voice lazy and casual, "Song Xiaowan is coming back to China next week. Let's get together then, don't forget."
Upon hearing the name Song Xiaowan.
Shen Li instantly understood why Lu Yanchuan had been so sarcastic and cynical towards her recently.
It turns out that my beloved first love is coming back.
That makes perfect sense.
Thinking of Lu Yanchuan's recent cold and sarcastic attitude towards her, even though they were just a polite couple before, it was rare for him to act like this.
Song Xiaowan was Lu Yanchuan's first love.
When they got married, Lu Yanchuan was forced to break up with Song Xiaowan.
Song Xiaowan chose to study abroad directly.
She occupied an important place in Lu Yanchuan's heart, and he had been thinking about her constantly for the past few years, even muttering about her when he was drunk.
The two remained silent on their way home.
Lu Yanchuan closed his eyes to rest, and the car reeked of alcohol.
Shen Li knew he wasn't asleep; he just didn't want to talk to her.
She thought for a moment and then spoke up, "Take some time these next few days; I have something I'd like to talk to you about."
Lu Yanchuan opened his eyes a crack, a sharp smile curving his lips. "What? Did your dad send you here to drum up business again?"
These words stung her, causing her to furrow her brow.
Shen Li pulled the car over to the side of the road and explained.
"No, I..."
Lu Yanchuan interrupted him directly, his tone cold and sharp, "Don't bite off more than you can chew. Tell your father to take it easy. He only has one daughter. How many more times does he want to sell her?"
Shen Li's chin was suddenly grabbed by him, and the pain made her frown involuntarily.
“If I withdraw my investment from his current projects, his cash flow will dry up, and he'll have no choice but to jump off a building.”
Lu Yanchuan's expression seemed languid due to the alcohol, but his words were utterly cold: "Did you understand?"
Shen Li pursed her lips and nodded.
Lu Yanchuan then released her chin.
A silence spread, lasting all the way to the villa's entrance.
Lu Yanchuan got out of the car and walked into the house. When Shen Li followed, he suddenly stopped.
Shen Li quickly stopped to avoid bumping into his back.
"There's one more thing," Lu Yanchuan said calmly.
"What?"
"You need to move out of the villa. I'm going on a three-day business trip starting tomorrow. I hope you'll have moved out by the time I get back."
Lu Yanchuan's expression was indifferent. "Xiaowan will be back next week. She might have a party at the villa. If you're there, she'll feel awkward."
Shen Li felt a pang of sadness; even renting a house for five years could create some emotional connection.
Moreover, Lu Yanchuan doesn't come back often, so she's the one who usually lives in the villa.
I've lived here for five years, so I'm quite used to it.
"Don't throw parties at the villa, then she won't feel embarrassed," Shen Li said calmly.
Lu Yanchuan looked at her coldly, "Chen Li, I'm informing you, not discussing it with you."
Married for five years, she has been almost always obedient, rarely disobeying.
At this moment, she was surprisingly stubborn, which amused Lu Yanchuan. He coldly curled the corner of his mouth and said, "What, do I need to discuss my premarital property with you?"
"However, if you listen to me, I can have Zhou Yan follow up on that business your friend wanted to get investment for."
After Lu Yanchuan finished speaking, he turned and went into the house without looking at Shen Li again.
Clearly, it was still a notification, with no room for discussion.
Shen Li stared at his departing figure for a long time before calling her friend Qu Xiang.
Qu Xiang quickly drove over to pick her up.
Qu Xiang was shocked. "What did you say! You didn't tell him about the divorce, but instead pulled back my project investment?"
"Before I could even mention divorce, he hurriedly told me to move out of the villa because Song Xiaowan was coming back."
Shen Li gave a bitter smile. "Actually, there's no need for all this trouble. If you divorce me, you can make room for Song Xiaowan."
Back then, her marriage with Lu Yanchuan had an additional clause: a five-year term, after which they would immediately divorce.
It's unclear whether Lu Yanchuan forgot or didn't care, but her presence had no effect on him whatsoever.
He might even enjoy the process of ordering her around and making fun of her.
Qu Xiang looked distressed. "Li Li, are you alright?"
"It's nothing, I'm just a little sleepy. I'll come over tomorrow to pack my bags and move."
Are you really going to move?
Shen Li nodded, "I'll take a nap. Wake me up when we get there."
Qu Xiang, driving, finally couldn't hold back and hesitantly asked, "Lili, are you determined to divorce Lu Yanchuan because you know he'll go back..."
Her voice suddenly stopped because she saw that Shen Li in the passenger seat had fallen asleep.
When Lu Yanchuan woke up the next day, he went downstairs and went straight to the kitchen.
He frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, when he didn't see the familiar hangover soup and breakfast.
He opened the refrigerator and found only some fruits and vegetables.
In the past, when he came home drunk, there would always be a hangover soup the next morning.
He impatiently told me that it wasn't necessary.
But Chen Li is like a robot with a fixed program.
Lu Yanchuan turned around unhappily and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
As soon as I came out of the bathroom, I received a call from my special assistant, Zhou Yan.
"President, a Ms. Qu said that you want me to discuss investment projects with her in detail."
Lu Yanchuan frowned. "What President Qu? I don't remember him."
"She said she was a friend of your wife. You promised your wife that you would cooperate with her, so she came over early this morning to make contact."
Lu Yanchuan subconsciously frowned, a cold smile creeping onto his lips. "Truly worthy of Shen Li, not even waiting until the next business day to ask for benefits."
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