Gu Cheng’an wore an incredulous expression upon hearing Sheng Xia’s words, his eyes instantly turning icy. “Divorce? You want a divorce?”
Seeing Gu Cheng’an’s terrifying demeanor, Sheng Xia felt a surge of fear. But since the words were already out, it was no time to back down. Summoning her courage, she straightened her neck and declared, “You don’t like me anyway, so wouldn’t divorce be a good thing for you?”
Sheng Xia actually wanted a divorce—this was something Gu Cheng’an had never considered. Was she testing him, or did she truly mean it? Recalling her recent sudden change in attitude, a shocking thought struck him: Could it be that she had been cold toward him because she genuinely wanted a divorce?
This idea infuriated Gu Cheng’an to the core. Controlling himself, he narrowed his eyes and stared at Sheng Xia. “When did you start thinking about divorce? Hmm?”
Though Gu Cheng’an’s face showed no visible anger, the chilling aura he emitted terrified Sheng Xia. She dared not meet his gaze. Meanwhile, Gu Cheng’an sat down beside her and pressed on, “Speak! When did this idea come to you?”
Trembling inwardly, Sheng Xia whispered, “You refuse to touch me, don’t you? Since that’s the case, why not just divorce?”
“Heh!” Gu Cheng’an let out a cold laugh, then abruptly scooped Sheng Xia up from the sofa and onto his lap. “So eager for me to touch you, is that it? Hmm?”
“Don’t—”
Sheng Xia’s protest was cut off as Gu Cheng’an sealed her lips with his own. She stared at him in shock, wide-eyed, as he kissed her.
Was he out of his mind?
Sheng Xia stared at him in disbelief, feeling something wet and slippery in her mouth. How dare he… She pushed against Gu Cheng’an with all her might, but held tightly in his embrace, she couldn’t break free.
Fury surged through Sheng Xia. Ever since learning that Gu Cheng’an would end up with the female lead and have her killed, she had given up on him entirely. This stingy miser wanted her to leave with nothing—and now he dared to kiss her?
Did he think Li Shengxia was easy to bully?
With a sudden, forceful bite, Sheng Xia struck back. Gu Cheng’an had initially intended only to punish her, but the moment their lips met, he found himself lost in desire, unable to pull away. In his dazed state, he even considered taking her right then and there. But Sheng Xia’s sharp bite forced him to release her in pain.
Seizing the opportunity, Sheng Xia broke free and leaped aside. Meanwhile, Gu Cheng’an’s expression turned utterly grim—half from pain, half from rage.
First, she attacked his manhood, and now she bit his tongue. How could Li Shengxia, this damned woman, be so vicious?
Recalling the Li Shengxia who used to cling to him at every opportunity, always trying to take advantage, and comparing her to this cold, heartless version before him, Gu Cheng’an felt emotions too complex to put into words.
Keeping her distance, refusing to let him touch her, and now demanding a divorce—was there someone else? The thought of Su Yanqi’s gaze toward Sheng Xia made Gu Cheng’an sneer coldly.
Want a divorce? Dream on!
Sitting up straight, Gu Cheng’an regained his composure and asked calmly, “So you want a divorce, is that it? You’ve made up your mind, haven’t you?”
These words immediately reminded Sheng Xia of the marriage agreement. She absolutely could not be the one to initiate the divorce. If she did, she would leave with nothing and even have to repay all the money Gu Cheng’an had spent on her. She would rather die than be the first to bring it up.Sheng Xia forced a smile. “It’s not that I want a divorce, I’m thinking of you, Mr. Gu. Look at me—I’m uneducated and useless, just a pretty face. Even a vase knows better manners than I do. I’m good for nothing except spending money, and I’m foolish too. Having someone like me as your wife must be so humiliating for you.”
Again with “Mr. Gu” and all that respectful address—Gu Cheng’an gritted his teeth inwardly, but his face betrayed no emotion. “It seems you still have some self-awareness!”
“So, to avoid dragging down your status and reputation, to keep you from becoming a laughingstock, and to spare you any annoyance, Mr. Gu, don’t you think it’s best to first…”
“No problem. Do whatever you think is best. I fully support your idea.”
These words sent Sheng Xia into a frenzy of joy. “Mr. Gu, you agree to a divorce?”
“Yes. Since you’re so eager for a divorce, I’ll grant your wish. I’ll have the lawyer come over later. By the way, have you read the marriage agreement? If you initiate the divorce, you leave with nothing and repay in full all the money you’ve taken from me. There’s something else I haven’t told you yet. Your father came to see me a few days ago and took over two hundred million from me.”
“What?” Sheng Xia leaped to her feet.
“I said, your father—my father-in-law—came to see me a few days ago about company matters and took another sum of money. Didn’t you know?”
Sheng Xia was hopping mad with anxiety. “Of course I didn’t know… How would I know? Why did you give my father money?”
“Why do you think I gave your father money?” Gu Cheng’an shot back. “Do you think I’m running a charity? That I’d give money to anyone who comes asking?”
Sheng Xia didn’t grasp his meaning. She was truly furious.
She knew all too well what her parents were like—they had actually gone behind her back to ask Gu Cheng’an for money.
Watching Sheng Xia hopping around in agitation, a flicker of amusement flashed in Gu Cheng’an’s eyes. He spoke unhurriedly, “So, you’ve made up your mind? You’re sure you want to leave with nothing and repay all the money in full?”
Sheng Xia immediately pledged her loyalty. “Who said I want a divorce? I have no such intention! I was only thinking of you…”
“Really? No need to trouble yourself on my account. I currently have no intention of divorcing,” Gu Cheng’an cut her off.
“As for you, if you want a divorce, first get the money ready. It’s only about two billion, right? Someone as beautiful as you must have plenty of people willing to spend that much on you, don’t you think?”
Bastard! Always bringing up money! Miser! Stingy as they come!
Damn Scrooge! A living replica of Yan Jiansheng!
Fuming inwardly, Sheng Xia cursed Gu Cheng’an but spoke honeyed words aloud:
“I won’t divorce you! I’d rather die than divorce you! I love you so much, I adore you—how could I ever bear to leave you? I’d have to be out of my mind to divorce you!”
Sheng Xia rattled off these insincere, cloying words without feeling, seething inside.
Old debts unpaid, and now new ones added!
She slumped onto the sofa, utterly drained of any thoughts. Beside her, Gu Cheng’an was about to speak, seeing her listless state, when Gu Tingting called:
“Brother, Xiaoxiao’s face is ruined! Her nose got knocked crooked, and her forehead is injured too. It was Li Shengxia who pushed her and caused this. You can’t let Li Shengxia off—you have to get revenge for Xiaoxiao.”
Hearing that Lu Xiaoxiao’s nose was crooked, Sheng Xia couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Gu Cheng’an shot her a cold glare. She stifled her laughter and touched her own nose, thinking, Is Lu Xiaoxiao’s nose fake?
Did it really get crooked from just a bump?
Ignoring Gu Tingting, Gu Cheng’an hung up and called Jing Ci. “What’s the situation now?””Mr. Gu, Lu Xiaoxiao’s nose is crooked, and she has injuries on her forehead. The Lu Family’s Old Madam has arrived at the hospital after hearing the news. She is very angry and says she will make the young mistress pay!”
Sheng Xia heard it clearly: “It wasn’t me, she ran into it herself!”
As she denied it, Jing Ci added another statement: “The Lu Family has found a witness who claims to have seen the young mistress push Lu Xiaoxiao.”
Gu Cheng’an frowned: “A witness? Was there someone else at the scene?”
Sheng Xia shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum, while Jing Ci continued:
“The witness is named Shen Xinhe! She is a waitress at the revolving restaurant!”