Still half-asleep, Gu Qingyan smelled an unfamiliar scent in the room and suddenly opened his eyes. Looking at the dark gray sheets on the bed, he instantly became more alert and forced himself to sit up. His complexion was not good due to the effects of the alcohol.
When Xiao Wanqing came out, she had changed into a black silk backless nightgown, which perfectly showcased her exquisite curves. The fitted design made her slender waist even more graceful, and as she walked, her snow-white and long legs were faintly visible, captivating the heart.
She held a towel and looked at Gu Qingyan with some surprise when she saw that he had woken up, but then put on a smile and walked towards him.
"Qingyan, why are you awake?" Xiao Wanqing asked with concern, bending down to gently wipe Gu Qingyan's forehead with a damp towel. His snow-white skin was now revealed to Gu Qingyan.
"I'm sorry, I've had too much to drink. Thank you for your help tonight." Gu Qingyan frowned, took a step back, and then stood up with a bit of willpower, his body slightly swaying.
Xiao Wanqing quickly stepped forward to support him.
Gu Qingyan slowly withdrew his arm without making a sound, his expression aloof. "Wanqing, I'm already married. It's not appropriate for me to be in your room so late. You should get some rest."
Having said that, he forced himself to walk out of Xiao Wanqing's room, his steps unsteady.
What should have been a two-minute walk took Gu Qingyan ten minutes to reach the bedroom door because of his intoxication. He turned the doorknob and opened the door.
The situation inside the room made him frown.
Shen Zhi Qiu was sitting cross-legged on the sofa by the window, holding a chicken leg in her hand, her mouth bulging as if she were chewing on something. On the coffee table in front of her were a pile of bread, fruit, and a cup of hot milk.
When he opened the door, Shen Zhi Qiu paused. Hadn't he just entered Xiao Wan Qing's room? Why was he out so soon?
But Shen Zhi Qiu didn't want to pay attention to him and pretended not to see him, continuing to eat.
"You didn't have dinner?" Gu Qingyan could only think that way, guessing that she might have slept too long and hadn't eaten dinner, so she was having a snack now.
Shen Zhi Qiu was somewhat puzzled. Gu Qing Yan used to dislike her eating snacks in her room, thinking it would smell bad. Out of consideration for his feelings, she always ate downstairs before coming up. Now that they were getting a divorce, she only cared about her own happiness. But, Gu Qing Yan caught her, and surprisingly, he didn't get angry?
"I've eaten, but I'm hungry again," Shen Zhi Qiu replied, and continued eating.
"I've had too much to drink, come help me up." Gu Qingyan frowned and slowly walked towards Shen Zhi Qiu, saying in an annoyed tone.
"Sorry, I'm busy." Shen Zhi Qiu held up the chicken leg and waved it around. "Besides, my hands are oily."
"Shen Zhi Qiu! I went to the Shen family to support you today, and this is how you treat me? Don't you have a conscience?" Gu Qing Yan was a little angry and raised her voice.
"Oh, then I'll thank you verbally," Shen Zhi Qiu said casually. "If you need someone to serve you, I can call Xiao Wan Qing for you. She'd be happy to."
“What does it have to do with her? She’s already asleep.” Gu Qingyan frowned and looked up. “You’re my wife, not her. You have an obligation to take care of me.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhi Qiu assumed that Gu Qing Yan felt sorry for Xiao Wan Qing and didn't want to trouble her, so he came to find her, his nominal wife. That made sense, as Xiao Wan Qing was pregnant and needed to sleep more. Thinking of this, her face immediately fell.
She glanced at Gu Qingyan, her anger rising.
"Oh? Not so soon. Then there will be no more obligations, and I think Xiao Wanqing would love to take on those obligations."
"Shen Zhi Qiu, have you been on fire lately? You're so easily provoked? Wan Qing is only staying with us for a month, she'll move out after that. Besides, I have nothing to do with her." Gu Qing Yan was a little annoyed, the alcohol was getting to her, her head was hurting even more, and her tone was even worse.
"Yes, I'm a powder keg! Unlike Xiao Wanqing, who's gentle and charming. If you want someone to take care of you gently, then go find her. It would have been better if you two moved out together, so no one would gossip. Gu Qingyan, you have other properties, why do you insist on two women living in one villa? Aren't you afraid they'll fight?"
Gu Qingyan had a terrible headache. He held his dizzy head and only heard the last sentence, so he casually said, "Wanqing has a good temper and won't fight with you."
Hearing that scoundrel still defending Xiao Wanqing, Shen Zhi Qiu became even more annoyed. "Yes, yes, Xiao Wanqing has a good temper, but I have a bad temper. I never said I wouldn't hit her. Any girl with a shred of shame wouldn't leave a lip print on a married man. Sometimes I really want to tell you all to get out!"
Gu Qingyan was bewildered by her roar, and being drunk, his mind was completely clouded. He didn't understand what the lip print was all about, and angrily turned around and walked towards the study next door. Otherwise, he was afraid that this woman in front of him would make him suffer some kind of injury.
Watching Gu Qingyan storm off, Shen Zhi Qiu glared at the doorway, annoyed. That scoundrel, he went back to Xiao Wanqing anyway. The allure of a gentle embrace is truly powerful!
Gu Qingyan sat on the sofa in the study, his head throbbing. Looking at his wrinkled clothes, he took out a clean set of clothes from the closet in the study and went into the bathroom.
He turned on the light switch and immediately understood why Shen Zhi Qiu was so angry. There was a clear red lipstick mark on the right side of his neck. He pursed his lips, recalling Xiao Wan Qing's actions earlier that day, lost in thought.
The next morning, Gu Qingyan was still asleep when something suddenly hit his face, and he opened his eyes angrily.
Shen Zhi Qiu, dressed neatly, stood at the door of the study and said calmly, "Let's go, hurry up, we can get there when the Civil Affairs Bureau opens so we don't have to queue."
Gu Qingyan looked bewildered, then glanced at the things that had just fallen on the table. Wasn't that their marriage certificate?
"Are you ever going to stop? Always threatening divorce? Shen Zhi Qiu, have I spoiled you?"
"Am I ever going to stop? Gu Qingyan, how can you be so shameless? What? You think you're the only one with a mouth who can spout nonsense?"
Shen Zhi Qiu snorted coldly, glanced at her watch, and said impatiently, "Hurry up. I'll wait for you downstairs."
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the stairs.
As soon as Shen Zhi Qiu went downstairs, she saw Xiao Wan Qing sitting in the dining room having breakfast.
"Young Madam, you woke up so early today. I'll prepare breakfast for you now." Zhang Ma hurried to the kitchen.
"No need, I don't have an appetite, I want to eat later. Just heat up a glass of milk for me." Shen Zhi Qiu walked to the sofa and sat down.
“Qingyan drank too much last night and specifically asked a friend to call me so I could pick him up.” Xiao Wanqing took a sip of coffee and smiled smugly. “Oh well, luckily they all know my phone number, so it’s very convenient for them to find me.”
"Oh. Yes, drivers are supposed to be available whenever needed, especially those who work as designated drivers. You have to keep their phone numbers saved, since it's not convenient to call them on short notice."
Shen Zhi Qiu chuckled, "But you know, even designated drivers charge extra, unlike you, who's eager to get a free one. Gu Qing Yan's friends are really stingy; they can't even bear to spend this little bit of money."
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