"You're wise to know your place. A weakling like you doesn't deserve such a beautiful woman. Get lost."
Qin Shen stared at the man with a placid gaze for a few seconds, then turned to Ge'er and asked, "What do you think?"
Ge'er remained silent, standing aloof as if it had nothing to do with her.
"Alright, if that's the case, then let's call the police."
To everyone's surprise, Qin Shen was quite resolute and pulled out his phone.
"I have a clear conscience, so I won't let you take her away."
Seeing him about to dial, the men became enraged.
Cursing, they lunged at him, knocking his phone away, and then swung their fists at him.
Ge'er hadn't expected it to escalate to this point. Seeing Qin Shen outnumbered, she could only sigh and call for security at the door.
A few minutes later, the commotion was quelled, and Ge'er walked with Qin Shen to the roadside.
Seeing the blood trickling from his lip where he'd been punched, and his slightly swollen face, she couldn't help but chuckle.
"Those guys, while their words were unpleasant, they were speaking the truth. You're too weak. How can you protect a girl like this? You should focus on getting yourself in shape before chasing women."
Qin Shen was momentarily speechless but didn't argue. He reached for her hand.
"I'm just glad you weren't scared. I'll take you home."
Ge'er dodged his hand. "Someone is coming to pick me up."
"...Then you take me, I'll go back with you."
"Hey, you..."
"I'll admit it if you call me thick-skinned. I've already taken a beating, so I can't just let it be for nothing. I'm determined to get to know you today."
Hearing about the conflict at the entrance, Security Captain Ah Cheng rushed out.
Ge'er had been protected by him since childhood. Although she hadn't needed it in recent years, he had come to work here, and they still had a tacit understanding.
He personally drove her home.
The car arrived, and Ge'er opened the door. Fearing that those men might retaliate against Qin Shen, she relented.
"Considering it's your birthday today, get in the car."
They both got into the car, and Ah Cheng asked if she was frightened.
"I'm not a child anymore, I'm fine. Please, don't mention today's incident to anyone. I rarely come here, and I don't want to be lectured by them over something like this."
Ah Cheng understood. "Then, next time you come, give me a heads-up. Otherwise..."
"Understood. It's a pleasure working with you."
After they finished speaking, she asked Qin Shen where he lived, offering to drop him off first.
Qin Shen said he'd rather drop her off first.
"Why? Do you want to find out my home address so you can stalk me later?"
Qin Shen was speechless. "I'm not that sinister. I just really want to get to know you."
Ge'er remained unyielding. "A bar isn't a suitable place to find a girlfriend. If you want to find one, you need to take a proper approach. Hurry up and tell me. If you don't, I'll kick you out."
Qin Shen had no choice but to give his home address.
Ge'er raised an eyebrow, thinking, "What a coincidence? We're neighbors in the same complex."
Outside the complex, Qin Shen was reluctant to get out of the car, wanting to exchange WeChat details with Ge'er.
However, Ge'er was the first to open the door and get out.
He hurriedly followed her.
Looking at his sincere and earnest eyes, Ge'er sighed in exasperation.
"I'm not joking, I'm actually older than you, and I'm married."
Qin Shen froze, his expression one of shock.
"Then... I'm sorry."
Ge'er said nothing more and turned to walk inside. Qin Shen followed, looking confused.
"How could you..."
Ge'er swiped her card at the machine to open the door, and he then realized they were indeed neighbors.
"What a coincidence, we're neighbors."
However, after the initial surprise, his spirits quickly sank.
So what if they were neighbors? She was already married.
They walked inside one after another. Seeing him like this, Ge'er couldn't help but find it amusing.
"Do you really like me that much? You decided after just one look?"
Qin Shen said, "You might not believe me if I tell you the truth, but yes. You're too beautiful, captivatingly so. I've never met anyone as beautiful as you in my life."
He looked honest and simple, but he could spin a smooth tale.
Ge'er said, "I understand. Then you should work out and get stronger. I have many beautiful friends, and I can introduce you to them if there's an opportunity."
Qin Shen tried to get her contact information again, but she refused.
"If fate allows, we'll meet again. Next time we meet, I'll add you myself."
With that, she stepped into the lobby first and pressed the elevator button.
Back home, she sat idly for a few minutes before picking up her phone again.
Not many people were messaging her, especially Shang Jin Cheng.
That scoundrel used to bother her constantly, but today he was unusually quiet.
She couldn't help but check his Moments again, wanting to see what Tong Mengmeng was up to. Seeing it only made her angrier.
After dinner, these people had moved to a bar. A large group was sitting in the center of the bar, with many bottles of alcohol opened.
The video Tong Mengmeng had taken showed many alluring and scantily clad girls surrounding Shang Jin Cheng, chatting and drinking merrily.
That bastard! He was dragging out their divorce while having such a wild time. Did he want to die?
If he dared to delay the divorce by even a second tomorrow, she would kill him!
Ge'er was furious. She exited Moments and sent Shang Jin Cheng a voice message.
"Don't drink yourself to death! Remember the divorce tomorrow! If you're even a second late, I'll make you regret it until you cry!"
After sending the message, she tossed her phone aside and went to take a bath and do her skincare.
After all that, an hour had passed, and the damned Shang Jin Cheng still hadn't replied to her message!
She shouldn't have drunk that day, and she shouldn't have procrastinated on the divorce with him until now!
Her life rhythm was disrupted by this scumbag. It was so annoying!
Ge'er was restless. Just as she was about to find a comedy movie to watch and lift her spirits, the doorbell rang.
Who would come looking for her so late at night?
She walked towards the door and looked at the video screen. It was Shang Jin Cheng.
That scoundrel! He didn't reply to her message but showed up at her doorstep!
She had initially decided not to let him in, but thinking about discussing the divorce with him, Ge'er opened the door.
As the door opened, Shang Jin Cheng reeked of alcohol. He held his jacket casually on his arm, his hoodie sleeves rolled up high, and flashed her a charmingly wicked smile.
"Wife~"
"Go to hell! Who's your wife!"
"Alright, alright, Ge'er, let me come in and talk."
Ge'er wished she could slam the door on his face.
"You want to talk to me after you've eaten and drunk your fill? What right do you have to expect me to entertain you?"
Shang Jin Cheng looked at her flushed, angry face, feeling a pang of sadness. He fought the urge to hug her.
"Can you stop being angry with me? If it's like this every day, even I'll be driven to death. Please, have some pity on me. I feel so miserable. Just let me in."
Ge'er didn't believe him.
He was having such a blast on Moments just now, and now he felt miserable?
"Do you even have a heart? Can someone heartless feel miserable? At least make your lies sound plausible, Shang Jin Cheng."
Shang Jin Cheng had racked his brains trying to appease her these past couple of days.
He thought she might be slightly moved, but tonight, when he invited her to dinner, she had rejected him outright.
As a man, he needed to save face in front of his friends. He left, suppressing his disappointment.