Chapter 155 If we get a divorce now, I'll leave with nothing.
Su Ruan raised her eyes and looked at the flickering lamplight in the distant courtyard.
"southwest."
She spoke softly and admitted it directly without avoiding the issue.
"The relationship was confirmed after Yunqi Temple."
Shen Yu was startled, as if he had suddenly understood something, and his eyes suddenly became clear.
"I see……"
He whispered, then gave a knowing smile, tinged with self-mockery.
"So you weren't on a business trip when that flash flood and landslide happened."
"No wonder you risked your life to get through the landslide area back then."
"At the time, I was thinking, what project is worth Susoft going to such lengths for?"
He paused, his gaze falling on the diamond ring on her ring finger.
"The atmosphere was already off then, I was just slow to realize it."
A night breeze swept by, and he suddenly turned his head to look at her, his gaze sweeping over her face.
"Ruan Ruan, I don't understand, what are you after?"
He lowered his voice, and a rare seriousness showed in his eyes.
"The Yan family father and son have been entangled for two generations. You dare to get involved in this mess?"
Su Ruan was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled very softly.
"At first, I approached him to spite Yan Yunye."
"I think taking down his father would infuriate Yan Yunye, and that would be the most ruthless blow."
"It can lead to instant success and allow one to get back all the grievances suffered in the past."
She was frank, her eyes clear.
"But that wasn't the case later."
When she looked up again, a faint ripple appeared in her eyes, and her tone was firm.
"Later, the fake act became real."
"Once you've seen Yan Tingnan lose control, you'll know what he's like."
"Once you've seen him break all his principles for you, it's hard to break free."
Shen Yu stared at her for a long time, then suddenly lowered his head and chuckled, his shoulders trembling slightly.
"Too."
"If a man like Yan Tingnan really falls for someone, which woman could resist?"
"Anyone would have failed."
He paused, then lowered his voice.
"He publicly broke off all pretense to acknowledge you today; that's crazy enough, but also manly enough."
"If I were in his shoes, I might not have had the same courage to face this situation today."
He changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious.
"But the Yan family patriarchs will definitely not let this go so easily."
"Can you withstand the open and covert attacks from now on?"
"Ruanruan, it's not too late to back out now."
“The Shen family doesn’t have so many complicated things to do. Come back to Hong Kong Island with me.”
"At least I can make your life easier, so you don't have to play out palace intrigue every day."
He raised his hand, as if to pat her shoulder.
In the end, it only hovered for a moment before naturally retracting and being put into its pocket.
"Think about it?"
Su Ruan looked up at him.
Moonlight fell into his smiling, peach-blossom eyes, and beneath his charming demeanor, a touch of seriousness was perfectly concealed.
"Shen Yu, thank you."
Shen Yu raised an eyebrow, waiting for her to continue.
"But I don't need a way out."
Su Ruan shook her head, her gaze unwavering.
"Wherever Yan Tingnan is, that's where my path will be."
"Some people, once you meet them, you simply meet them."
"Like you said, he deserves it."
Shen Yu stared at her for a few seconds before finally giving in completely.
He let out a long sigh, as if he had finally put down a heavy burden, and his shoulders relaxed slightly.
"Fine, I knew I couldn't persuade you."
A night breeze swept by, ruffling the stray hairs on his forehead.
He suddenly stepped forward, took a velvet box from his suit pocket, and gently placed it in her hand.
"A wedding gift."
"It was all prepared a long time ago. I was thinking... never mind, it's perfect to deliver it now."
Su Ruan opened it, revealing a translucent and lustrous white jade safety buckle set against black velvet, with an excellent color, tied with a simple red cord.
"It's a little trinket, blessed, not worth much money, just for good luck."
He spoke casually.
"Wear it for fun, to calm your nerves and ward off evil spirits."
"That old man from the Yan family doesn't have clean methods."
He paused, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end it only came down to one sentence.
"What if in the future..."
"If you are tired, weary, or he has wronged you."
"Come to Hong Kong Island to see me anytime."
Su Ruan gripped the safety buckle tightly, the sharp edges of the jade digging into her palm.
She looked up and met his gaze.
“Chen Yu…”
"Stop."
He raised his hand to stop her from speaking, his eyes crinkling into a smile.
"I can't let my small token of appreciation go unsent."
Su Ruan held the cool jade stone in her hand, and her heart suddenly softened.
Shen Yu is always like this.
He may seem cynical, but he is more meticulous than anyone else.
Even when giving a gift, one must find an excuse that is impossible for the recipient to refuse.
If she had met him first...
If, at the moment she awakens, she is met with such a pair of smiling, peach-blossom eyes.
Perhaps, she really will be moved.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world.
When she met Yan Tingnan, she was full of thorns and reckless courage.
He happened to appreciate her sharpness and was able to catch her brokenness.
They are the same kind of people.
They're ruthless to the extreme; once they've made up their minds, they'll never turn back.
Shen Yu is so good, so clean, like the wind blowing from Hong Kong Island, clear and bright.
Having been through so much intrigue herself, she couldn't bear to drag him into her own battlefield.
"Okay, I'll accept this gift."
"Thanks."
"Shen Yu, you deserve better."
Shen Yu shook his head, his gaze lingering on her eyes.
"Ruan Ruan, there is never anything better in this world, only the most suitable."
"If you think Yan Tingnan is suitable, then he is the best."
He suddenly stepped forward, picked up the champagne glass she had placed on the railing, and put it in her hand.
He then picked up another glass and gently clinked it against hers.
A crisp clang shattered the darkness of the night.
"Then I wish my Ruan Ruan all her wishes come true."
Su Ruan gently clinked glasses with him.
Thank you for your kind words.
The glasses collided, making a crisp sound.
He put down his wine glass and put his hands in his trouser pockets.
"Alright, that's all. The gift has been delivered."
"I'm leaving now, see you next time."
He turned to leave.
After taking a few steps, he paused slightly but did not turn back.
The night breeze carried his last soft sigh, which dissipated into the air.
"Ruan Ruan, be happy."
"Otherwise, wouldn't I lose face?"
After saying that, he continued walking into the noisy, shadowy hall.
His back was tall and slender, with straight shoulders.
He was walking faster than usual, as if he was running away from something, or perhaps he was simply tired of the hustle and bustle.
...
Side hall.
The door closed, shutting out all the glitz and noise of the outside world.
The heavy wooden door stood like a boundary marker, separating two worlds.
The sandalwood scent was subtle, but it couldn't mask the pungent smell of gunpowder in the air.
Yan Hongyi stood with his back to the door and by the window. His figure was thin and frail, yet he was like an old pine tree with gnarled roots, exuding a heavy sense of twilight.
He didn't turn around when he heard footsteps.
"You got your marriage certificate?"
The sound was flat, like a dull knife cutting meat.
Yan Tingnan stopped three steps behind him.
"yes."
In short, it landed with a dent.
Yan Hongyi turned around abruptly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and slammed his cane down heavily!
"Nonsense!"
"How dare you act first and ask for my permission later, trying to shut me up with a marriage certificate?"
Yan Tingnan met his furious gaze without moving.
"You taught me."
"You have to hold onto what you want."
"Delay will only lead to unforeseen changes."
Yan Hongyi stared at him, as if he were seeing this successor he had personally groomed for the first time.
"Hold it tight yourself?" he scoffed.
"You think you've found a treasure by clutching a lump of mud?"
He took a step forward, his imposing aura overwhelming like a mountain collapsing.
"We're divorced."
"Once the formalities are completed, I'll handle the rest."
Yan Tingnan's eyebrows didn't even twitch.
"I can't leave."
"how?"
Yan Hongyi's eyes were sharp as knives.
"She has something on you?"
"no."
Yan Tingnan spoke in a flat tone.
"All my assets were transferred to her name before the marriage."
He slightly raised his eyes, meeting Yan Hongyi's suddenly contracted pupils.
"If we get a divorce now, I'll leave with nothing."
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