Gu Qingyan thought that Shen Zhi Qiu would at least call him back when she saw the missed call, but he didn't expect that there would be no news even after he finished working overtime.
Gu Qingyan glanced down at his watch: 12:00. He coldly shut down his computer and prepared to return to his bedroom.
Orchid Garden.
Shen Zhi Qiu hadn't seen Zhou Xiao Ran for a long time. This time, the two of them ate hotpot and chatted happily! When she felt sleepy, she was surprised to find that it was already past midnight.
She quickly stood up to clear the dishes, but Zhou Xiaoran smiled and slapped her hand away: "I'll do it. You're like a giant panda now. You should go take a shower and go to bed. Pregnant women shouldn't stay up late."
Shen Zhi Qiu glanced gratefully at Zhou Xiao Ran and walked towards the guest room.
She picked up her phone and looked at it; it clearly showed a missed call from Gu Qingyan.
She hesitated for a moment, intending to return the call, but after checking the time, she decided against it. It was the middle of the night, and Gu Qingyan might be in Xiao Wanqing's bed, or Xiao Wanqing might already be in the master bedroom, since she, the eyesore, had already made room.
Shen Zhi Qiu pursed her lips, tossed her phone aside, and went to take a shower.
Having just finished showering, Shen Zhi Qiu, still in her pajamas, was about to go to the living room for a drink when she suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure in a black suit. Startled, she looked closer and saw Gu Qing Yan, dressed in a suit and tie, sitting upright on the living room sofa, staring at her with a cold expression.
Zhou Xiaoran stood to the side, somewhat at a loss, her face a little embarrassed: "Zhi Qiu, President Gu came while you were taking a shower. It was the middle of the night, so I had no choice but to let him come in first."
Although Zhou Xiaoran disapproved of Gu Qingyan's actions, she couldn't make the decision to kick him out arbitrarily because of his status as the richest man in Nancheng and Shen Zhi Qiu's nominal husband.
Shen Zhi Qiu was afraid that Zhou Xiao Ran would let slip about the child, so she glanced at her in a flustered manner. Zhou Xiao Ran gave her a reassuring look, and Shen Zhi Qiu relaxed. She then asked in an annoyed tone, "Gu Qing Yan, what are you doing here?"
"I've come to take you home." Gu Qingyan stood up and said coldly, "What are you still standing there for? Get dressed and come with me."
"I'll stay here," Shen Zhi Qiu said calmly, drying her hair with a towel.
"Why are you living in this tiny, run-down house instead of your villa? This house isn't even as big as our bedroom." Gu Qingyan loosened his tie, somewhat impatiently, completely disregarding whether the homeowner was present, and said sarcastically.
Seeing Gu Qingyan belittle his friend's house, Shen Zhi Qiu glared at Gu Qingyan and retorted, "The house may not be big, but it's very cozy! Unlike the Gu family villa, which is cold and deserted like a cemetery."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyan's brows furrowed instantly. He gave a cold laugh, deliberately provoking her: "A cemetery? You mean I'm dead? It seems you're really tired of being Mrs. Gu, a position that everyone envies."
"Yes. Miss Xiao really wants to be Mrs. Gu, right? Hurry up and make her take the position. I can make it happen for you two tomorrow!" Shen Zhi Qiu raised her face, her words laced with sarcasm.
"Shen Zhi Qiu!" Gu Qing Yan's face darkened, and he raised his voice: "If you keep causing trouble, I'll have my assistant buy this house tomorrow." He added, "Furthermore, I'll make sure your friends can't buy any more property in Nancheng, and of course, no landlord will dare to rent to her." Gu Qing Yan finished speaking and looked at Shen Zhi Qiu provocatively.
"Zhiqiu, don't be afraid! Some people think they're so great just because they have a few stinking coins! At worst, I'll just leave Nancheng! Don't give in to his threats!" Zhou Xiaoran, who was standing to the side, was also a little annoyed. No matter how rich someone is, they can't be bullied like this. She would rather not buy a house and move to another place than let her friend suffer such bullying.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyan began to look at the petite girl in front of him with new respect, impressed by her backbone and loyalty.
Shen Zhi Qiu's face flushed red with anger. She glared at him resentfully, but her anger had subsided considerably. She dared not say anything more for fear of implicating Zhou Xiao Ran. After all, Gu Qing Yan's words were not empty threats; he truly had the ability to carry them out. If her friend lost her home because of her, she would feel terribly guilty.
"Zhiqiu, don't be angry, your health is the most important thing." Zhou Xiaoran saw Zhiqiu's flushed face and quickly supported her, gently squeezing her hand. Now that she was pregnant, she absolutely couldn't have too many emotional fluctuations, as it would harm the baby.
Shen Zhi Qiu calmed down immediately. She took a deep breath and let her emotions settle down before saying, "I'll just put on my clothes and leave." Then she turned to Zhou Xiao Ran and said, "Xiao Ran, leave my luggage here for now. I'll come back for it tomorrow."
Zhou Xiaoran nodded and followed her into the guest room with a worried look on her face.
After closing the door, Shen Zhi Qiu took Zhou Xiao Ran's hand and said apologetically, "Xiao Ran, I'm really sorry for causing you trouble tonight."
"Zhiqiu, no matter what happens, if you've been wronged, you can come over anytime. You know I'll never feel like you're causing me any trouble." Zhou Xiaoran held Shen Zhiqiu's hand, looking worried.
Shen Zhi Qiu put on a light jacket over her pajamas and followed Gu Qing Yan out the door.
Gu Qingyan walked ahead with a cold face, remaining silent the whole way.
As they approached the familiar Maybach, Gu Qingyan gentlemanly opened the car door for Shen Zhi Qiu. Shen Zhi Qiu sat inside with a stern face and fastened her seatbelt.
"Let's get the paperwork done tomorrow. I don't want to drag this out," Shen Zhi Qiu said calmly, looking at the empty street.
"Don't you have anything else to say to me?" Gu Qingyan asked coldly, his hands gripping the steering wheel, veins bulging.
"Gu Qingyan, I saw the news about you and Xiao Wanqing going to the art gallery. Netizens have great taste, saying you two are a match made in heaven." Shen Zhi Qiu suddenly laughed, the unexpected laughter echoing in the quiet car.
The light ahead was red. Gu Qingyan frowned and stopped the car at the zebra crossing. He turned to look at Shen Zhi Qiu and asked hesitantly, "Are you jealous because of this? So, you're testing my attitude by offering a divorce?"
"Mr. Gu, have you ever heard of the three great illusions of life?" Shen Zhi Qiu looked straight ahead and straightened his clothes.
"What?" Gu Qingyan was a little confused, not knowing what Shen Zhi Qiu was talking about.
“House prices will fall, and stocks will rise.” Shen Zhi Qiu chuckled. “Also, I’m quite special.”
Gu Qingyan paused for a second, then immediately realized that Shen Zhi Qiu was being sarcastic. Just then, the light turned green, and Gu Qingyan, with a cold face, stepped on the gas and sped off.
"Grandpa doesn't agree to our divorce," Gu Qingyan said coldly, bringing up her grandfather.
“We can keep it from Grandpa for now,” Shen Zhi Qiu earnestly suggested. “Besides, if someone finds out about our marriage, you wouldn’t want Miss Xiao to be labeled a mistress and gossiped about, would you? Rather than that, we should get a divorce first. That way, even if your affair with Miss Xiao is exposed, everyone will cheer for you and think you’re a perfect match, just like they did today.”
"Shen Zhi Qiu!" Gu Qing Yan roared through gritted teeth, "When are you going to stop causing trouble?!"
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