At eleven in the evening, the bar was a kaleidoscope of lights. Shen Chiyan downed drink after drink, the chill emanating from him keeping those around him at bay.
Gong Yuqi, who had been filming, received a call from Shen Chiyan and, sensing something was wrong with his voice, asked the director for leave and rushed over.
Seeing Shen Chiyan drinking as if he had no regard for his life, Gong Yuqi walked over and sat beside him. "What's wrong? Who's made our Fifth Master unhappy again?"
Shen Chiyan was always cool and composed, his emotions rarely showing on his face in front of others. There seemed to be only two people who could cause such a strong emotional reaction in him.
Lin Qiutong rarely angered Shen Chiyan, so there could only be one other person.
"What did your mute little wife do to you this time?"
The mention of Song Qinian made Shen Chiyan's expression darken further. He shot Gong Yuqi a cold glare.
Bringing up the one thing he didn't want to talk about!
"Hey, glaring at me won't help. I'm not the one who made you angry."
Gong Yuqi picked up his wine glass and drank as well. Shen Chiyan's thoughts were as unfathomable as the bottom of the sea; it was hard to guess unless he chose to speak.
Since Shen Chiyan remained silent, Gong Yuqi didn't bother him, and they both fell into a mode of silent drinking.
However, these two, one domineering and cold, the other handsome and devilishly charming, instantly became targets for many women.
Two bold women approached their table with wine glasses. One sat next to Gong Yuqi, and the other sat beside Shen Chiyan.
"Two handsome guys, just drinking is boring, why don't we have some fun together?"
Gong Yuqi raised an eyebrow and put his arm around the woman beside him. "Sure, how do you want to play?"
The woman sitting next to Shen Chiyan saw that he completely ignored her. She reached out her manicured hand to touch Shen Chiyan's thigh, but before she could touch him, her hand was grabbed with great force.
Before she could react, she was thrown aside.
"Ah..."
The woman let out a scream and landed ungracefully on the floor.
The woman next to Gong Yuqi immediately rushed to help her up, then glared angrily at Shen Chiyan. "If you don't want to play, you don't have to. Why do this?"
"Who allowed you to touch me? Get lost!"
Gong Yuqi immediately stood up and smiled at the two women. "I'm sorry, my brother is in a bad mood today. How about this, as an apology, all your expenses tonight are on me."
The two women were satisfied and left. Although they didn't get to flirt with the handsome men, they could at least indulge in some lavish spending.
Gong Yuqi frowned slightly as he looked at Shen Chiyan's unapproachable demeanor. "Fifth Master Shen, what's going on with you today? You asked me to come drinking with you, but you won't say anything. Even if I wanted to help, I can't!"
"Song Qinian wants a divorce!"
"What?"
Gong Yuqi thought he misheard. "What did you say?"
"Song Qinian wants a divorce, she actually dares to ask me for a divorce!"
Gong Yuqi was completely taken aback. "Didn't Song Qinian love you very much? Why would she want a divorce?"
Before Shen Chiyan could speak, Gong Yuqi added, "That's not right, don't you not love Song Qinian? If Song Qinian initiates the divorce, that old lady won't trouble you anymore, and you'll be free, won't you?"
Shen Chiyan had thought the same.
He had been forced into the marriage with Song Qinian. For the past three years, he had wanted a divorce every moment, but the old lady had always held him back, refusing to agree.
He thought he would be happy if he divorced Song Qinian.
But when he saw Song Qinian saying she wanted a divorce today, his first reaction wasn't happiness or relief. It was intense anger and an unknown emotion.
Gong Yuqi seemed to have figured something out and asked cautiously, "You wouldn't have actually fallen for Song Qinian, would you?"
Shen Chiyan stood up abruptly. "Impossible!"
Just then, He Gaomin arrived.
"Fifth Master, Young Master Gong, I apologize for keeping you waiting. I brought a friend. Jun Shen, this is Shen Chiyan, the CEO of Ding Sheng Group. This is Gong Yuqi, the eldest young master of the Gong family."
Then, He Gaomin turned to Shen Chiyan and Gong Yuqi. "Mr. Shen, Young Master Gong, this is a friend I recently met, Li Junshen, who works in investment banking."
Li Junshen smiled and extended his hand to Shen Chiyan. "Mr. Shen, I've heard a lot about you."
Shen Chiyan was in a terrible mood, but he had to show some respect to the friend He Gaomin brought. After shaking hands with Li Junshen, he said faintly, "You guys have fun. I'm heading back."
Shen Chiyan stumbled out. Gong Yuqi, worried about him, said to He Gaomin and Li Junshen, "You guys sit first, I'll go check on Chiyan."
"Hey... we just got here, and you're leaving?"
As he spoke, He Gaomin saw the table full of empty wine glasses and was instantly surprised. "Good heavens, you drank this much in such a short time! What stimulated Mr. Shen?"
Li Junshen pushed his glasses up his nose, a faint smile still on his lips. "Who knows? Let's sit down first."
"Ah, I originally wanted to introduce you two properly, but I didn't expect him to leave in such a bad mood today. I'll arrange something another day."
Li Junshen picked up his wine glass and said cryptically, "No rush. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet Mr. Shen in the future."
...
Shen Chiyan returned home at two in the morning.
Zhang Qiaoqiao knew that Song Qinian and Shen Chiyan were divorcing and hadn't slept. Hearing the commotion, she immediately ran out of her room. "Young Master, are you... are you alright?"
Shen Chiyan subconsciously asked, "Where is Song Qinian?"
Zhang Qiaoqiao's expression turned grim. "The young madam has already left."
Shen Chiyan's brow furrowed deeply. "It's so late, why isn't she staying home, going to..."
Before he could finish, he seemed to realize something and snorted, "Good riddance, saves me the annoyance of seeing her!"
Song Qinian was a woman of action. After their unpleasant argument, Shen Chiyan left, so she packed her things, stayed in a hotel for a night, and then began searching for rental listings online.
She hadn't gone home, nor had she told Liu Xiaohan about the divorce yet. She feared being bombarded with questions by Liu Xiaohan if she went home, and wanted to find a place to live first.
Upon hearing that Song Qinian was divorcing Shen Chiyan, Mu Yuxin rushed over to accompany her.
Seeing Song Qinian's pale and haggard face, she felt both heartbroken and worried. "What happened? Wasn't your relationship progressing? How did it come to divorce?"
Song Qinian had always been honest with Mu Yuxin and told her everything that had happened. After listening, Mu Yuxin was furious. "Good riddance! What do you need a man like that for? To wear a cuckold's hat every day?"
Song Qinian forced a bitter smile. The throbbing pain in her chest had not subsided.
"It's okay, it's okay. There are plenty of good men in the world. Our Nian Nian is so beautiful and wonderful, you'll definitely meet a good man who only has eyes for you and loves only you."