Second floor, at the top of the stairs.
Shen Ran descended in a red dress, her skin fairer than snow, her apricot-colored eyes sparkling.
Her long, silky hair was tied back with a yellow ribbon, a few loose strands framing her face, adding a casual, flirtatious charm.
Each step she took was light and graceful, like flowing poetry.
Vibrant, beautiful, alluring—words that could only describe her.
Qin Lie’s gaze darkened, his mind drifting back to the day they first met.
That day, Shen Ran had worn a red dress as well.
She had pretended to be drunk, collapsed into his arms, her flawless face flushed with color, and secretly kissed him.
In that moment, Qin Lie’s heart had skipped a beat, filled with a sudden urge to marry her.
He did marry her, but ended up with a whirlwind of chaos as a wife.
Two years later, all the affection had been exhausted.
Qin Lie had regretted countless times, thinking he should have understood her better before falling head over heels.
But regret had no remedy.
Shen Ran truly was a master of deception.
Yesterday, she had firmly promised to proceed with the divorce. Today, she appeared so stunningly, seemingly to tempt him.
Not going to happen.
Qin Lie’s eyes glinted with a trace of sarcasm as he stood up:
“Let’s go!”
He strode forward, and Shen Ran hurried to catch up:
“Hey, slow down! Big legs, so impressive, why walk so fast!”
Qin Lie’s expression darkened, and he quickened his pace.
He hated praise from Shen Ran!
She had never complimented him before. Now, spouting lies to avoid divorce, it made him sick.
Shen Ran was utterly baffled.
What was his problem? Why did he get angry at the slightest thing? She hadn’t offended him, had she?
They reached the jeep. Shen Ran moved to open the passenger door, but Qin Lie’s cold voice stopped her:
“Back there.”
Shen Ran: “Alright!”
Since he wanted her in the back seat, she didn’t argue.
She slipped into the rear seat and fastened her seatbelt without being told.
She was scared—but she wasn’t dying again.
Qin Lie didn’t glance at her, starting the engine and slowly pulling onto the main road.
As he prepared to accelerate, Shen Ran suddenly spoke:
“Wait! Stop the car!”
Qin Lie pretended not to hear and pressed on.
Leaning forward, Shen Ran shouted into his ear:
“Qin Lie! Stop! Let me out!!”
Her clear, sweet voice didn’t hurt his ears—instead, a faint warmth crept into them.
He slammed the brakes, bringing the jeep to a halt, turning with an angry glare:
“Shen Ran, what are you doing now? Can’t you just behave for once?”
“I have something urgent. Wait for me!”
With that, she unfastened her seatbelt, swung open the door, and jumped out.
Qin Lie slammed the steering wheel in frustration.
He knew Shen Ran was just toying with him!
Determined, he parked the jeep properly and ran after her.
After searching for a while, he found her in a dark alley.
She waved at him cheerfully.
“Qin Lie, let’s postpone the divorce. I have to save a dog—it needs me more right now!”
Qin Lie: ……