The divorce was finalized quickly, as they arrived early and there was almost no waiting.
Jiang Nan Fang didn't spare Zhan Bei Jue a second glance throughout the process. She took the certificate and left immediately.
Just as when they entered, Zhan Bei Jue followed two steps behind, watching her slender back until she walked out of the main entrance.
Jiang Nan Fang went straight to her car and closed the door with a decisive movement, without looking back at him.
Zhan Bei Jue actually wanted to go up and say a few words to her, to give her some hint, to ask her to wait for him.
But he had a feeling that anything he said at this moment would be superfluous, and Jiang Nan Fang wouldn't listen.
It was better to do something practical than to talk nonsense. He would wait until everything was resolved before he seriously went back to ask for forgiveness.
Driving alone on the streets, it was hard to say he wasn't feeling down.
Life had been too smooth recently, and he had become lax in his work. Suddenly being idle and having nothing to do left him feeling somewhat lost.
Not knowing what to do when she got home alone, she drove for half an hour before calling Chen Jiao Jiao.
She asked if she had arrived at the beauty salon yet, as she wanted to indulge herself.
Since the beauty salon opened, Jiang Nan Fang hadn't officially patronized it. Chen Jiao Jiao was quite surprised that she wanted to go so early today.
"I'm on my way. Bei Bei is also with me, and she doesn't have to work today, so the three of us can get pampered together."
Soon, the three met up.
They lay down side by side in a beautiful room, where staff massaged them and applied face masks before leaving.
The three began to chat.
The news about Zhan Bei Jue was causing a stir, and he hadn't intervened, so the buzz was still high.
Yesterday, Zhou Jin Bei had gone to discuss this matter with Chen Jiao Jiao. They didn't dare to ask Jiang Nan Fang directly, but she brought it up herself.
"Actually, I came to find you today to tell you something."
The three lay side by side, all with face masks on, so no one could see the expressions on each other's faces.
Zhou Jin Bei asked, "What is it, sister-in-law?"
"You don't have to call me sister-in-law anymore. I got my divorce certificate with your brother this morning."
Zhou Jin Bei sat up abruptly as if she had been whipped.
"What did you say?"
Jiang Nan Fang turned her head to look at her, her tone indifferent.
"Are you that surprised? You saw the news already, isn't it natural for me to divorce him?"
Although they had seen the news, they were skeptical.
Everyone knew how Zhan Bei Jue treated Jiang Nan Fang normally. How could this happen so suddenly…
"My second brother admitted it? That woman is really… How is that possible!"
"What's impossible about it? The photos are clear as day. Do you think your second brother was threatened with a knife to his neck?"
"..." Zhou Jin Bei was speechless.
Jiang Nan Fang continued, "Men are men, and promiscuity is their nature. Your second brother is no exception. Perhaps Ah Zhong is like that too."
"I advise you not to think of marriage too ideally. Don't rush to have children and become a housewife. It's safer to focus on your career."
Chen Jiao Jiao, on the other hand, was much calmer than Zhou Jin Bei.
After all, she was someone who had experienced betrayal and weathered storms.
"These men are masters of disguise. At the time, I never expected Hu Jia Sheng to give up on me so easily when it mattered most."
"Alright, lie down. Don't be so startled; the face masks are expensive."
Zhou Jin Bei lay back down, but she still felt regret for Jiang Nan Fang.
"You're not the type of person who's easily bullied. Why did you compromise so easily in this matter? Didn't my second brother compensate you for anything?"
"He was the one at fault in this matter, we all saw it. If he dares not give you anything, I'll be the first one to deal with him!"
Jiang Nan Fang smiled. "It's not necessary."
"It's not like I've never seen money before. When I had ten figures in my account, it didn't feel any different from now. If we're divorced, we're divorced. I blame myself for my poor judgment of men. I've learned my lesson, and as long as I don't repeat the same mistake, what's the point of fighting for it?"
With her capabilities, she knew she had ways to earn money, which was why she spoke so nonchalantly.
Everyone's situation is different. Since the person involved took it lightly, Zhou Jin Bei had no choice but to say no more.
She just looked at Jiang Nan Fang with sympathy again.
"If you're in a bad mood, don't bottle it up. We're so close, just say whatever you want to say. I won't tell your second brother."
"Where are we going later? Do you want me to accompany you out? We can go drinking too!"
Chen Jiao Jiao also said, "Exactly, if you want to cry, cry. If you want to curse, curse. Everyone has a vulnerable moment!"
"Let's get all dolled up later, and the three of us will go out and have fun for a day! We'll be a new person tomorrow!"
"There are so many handsome guys in Nan Cheng, many younger and more attractive than Zhan Bei Jue. In fact, divorce is good for you!"
Given the circumstances, this was the only way to think about it.
Jiang Nan Fang smiled twice and said sincerely.
"In the year since I returned to Nan Cheng, I haven't achieved anything significant. The biggest gain is meeting you two."
"Alright, today I'll give you a chance to show yourselves. Let's go out and have fun together. We won't stop until we're drunk."
While the three women were getting beauty treatments and chatting, Zhan Bei Jue went to the company for a meeting with the board of directors, using an excuse to explain the work stoppage.
After a busy morning, he didn't even have lunch and had his driver take him to the kindergarten.
After lunch, the children were being arranged for their nap by the teacher. A security guard went in to inform the teacher that Zhan Jing Rui's parent had arrived.
There weren't many people named Zhan in Nan Cheng, and their kindergarten had high standards; not just any child could be admitted. The teacher naturally knew whose child Zhan Jing Rui was.
Upon hearing this, she quickly brought the four children out.
Seeing Zhan Bei Jue, whom they usually only saw on television and in the news, standing in the courtyard so young, handsome, tall, and with such an outstanding aura, the teacher's face turned red with nervousness.
After taking care of them for so long, this was the first time she had direct contact with Zhan Bei Jue alone. She wondered if there would be such an opportunity in the future.
Just as she was contemplating how to strike up a conversation with Zhan Bei Jue, the four children looked up, saw it was Zhan Bei Jue, and ran back.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on? Daddy is here to see you, where are you going?"
The children seemed not to hear, scrambling back inside.
Seeing them like this, Zhan Bei Jue's heart ached, and his expression darkened.
The teacher, witnessing his expression change from sunny to gloomy, dared not even breathe.
"Mr. Zhan…"
"Excuse me, may I come in?"
"Yes, you may." The teacher was about to lead him in, but Zhan Bei Jue raised his hand to stop her.
"No need. I'll just say a few words and leave."
With his long legs, he caught up in a few steps.
As the children pushed the door open, intending to rush into a room, he called out in a deep voice.
"Zhan Jing Rui! Zhan Jing Ge!"
After all, they were children raised by him. Hearing this call, Rui Rui and Ge Er couldn't help but stop.
Zhan Bei Jue walked over, pulled them out, and then pulled Jing Yu and Tian Tian.
"I'll give you a reasonable explanation. Stop making a fuss."