Chapter 74: Threatening Her with a Divorce Certificate

Threatening her with a divorce certificate?

Jiang Lai smiled lightly.

"You want Shen Xun to divorce even more than I do, right? If you insist that Shen Xun and I keep this marriage, that's fine too."

"But as for the expenses of Shen Xi studying abroad, forget it; the brother and sister‑in‑law have no obligation to support their sister."

"As for supporting the elders, you already have housing security, we pay your medical insurance every year, and the basic living expenses; from now on you can't use Shen Xun's secondary card, you'll receive three thousand per month."

"Also, Shen Xun has spent a lot buying things for your beloved daughter‑in‑law Lin Shutong, right? Those gifts are marital joint property; if I sue her, she must return every cent Shen Xun spent for her."

"If that's the case, Shen Xun and Lin Shutong would have no future at all; would a rich young lady be willing to spend her whole life as Shen Xun's mistress?"

"She may be willing, but would the Lin family agree?"

"From now on, whenever President Shen of Star Universe Technology attends any banquet or soirée, I must be by his side."

"The Shen family looks down on Jiang Lai, always thinking her background and job are unimpressive; if she really accompanies their son, wouldn't people laugh at her to death?"

"Every word Jiang Lai says hits the Shen family's pressure points precisely, especially Mother Shen, who values face above all."

"Mother Shen was so angry her chest rose and fell continuously."

"She pointed a trembling finger at her nose."

"You, you are truly a snake‑scorpion heart."

"Hmm, Lin Shutong is beautiful and kind‑hearted," Jiang Lai retorted, "Really won't file for a divorce certificate?"

"Do it!"

"Of course we have to do it!"

"Mother Shen wishes she could smash the divorce certificate onto Jiang Lai's face right now."

"Unfortunately, the one‑month cooling‑off period has only passed a little over half a month."

"It simply makes her want to die of anger."

"What exactly do you want so you'll finally let Xiao Xi go? Xiao Xi won't be harmed; there's no concrete evidence, and Shen Xun will surely rescue his sister. What's the point of you persisting here?"

"Since Shen Xi will ultimately be fine, what's the point of you coming to me?" Jiang Lai knows that Xiao Xi will eventually be fine; capitalists always have means to protect their own.

"The Shen family's attempts to persuade her are simply because they don't want Shen Xi to stay in the police station too long, fear it would wrong their daughter, and also don't want Shen Xi to acquire a criminal record."

"What she wants happens to be the opposite of what the Shen family wants."

"Jiang Lai, what do you want?" Mother Shen inhaled deeply, changing her negotiating approach, "As long as you let Xiao Xi go, whatever you want we'll give you."

"I don't really want anything." Jiang Lai once wanted to have a child with Shen Xun, truly build her own little family, wanted her in‑laws to stop looking down on her, and wanted Xiao Xi, this younger sister‑in‑law, to stop targeting her.

"She has already signed the divorce papers with Shen Xun, so those things are no longer needed."

"Mother Shen left in disgust."

……

Ke Clan.

Shen Xun waited in the first‑floor reception hall of the Ke Clan for the entire morning, but Ke Zhongyu never showed up.

"The meaning was already clear: Ke Lin Hotel will continuously hold Shen Xi accountable for releasing hazardous material that endangers public safety, and even pursue Shen Xi for damaging Ke Lin Hotel's reputation and interests."

"Compensating money is only the most basic."

"Shen Xun is willing to compensate, but also insists on proving his sister's innocence."

"That isn't just about Shen Xi's innocence; it also concerns how others view him."

"In business, reputation is very important."

Assistant Zhou entered the office to report, "President Ke, President Shen is still insisting on waiting."

"Let him wait." Ke Zhongyu was already tired from a business trip; Jiang Lai had another incident last night, and after handling it, he returned home at midnight, and while lying in bed his mind was filled with Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai, her wrists bound by a tie.

Jiang Lai, blindfolded.

Jiang Lai, her eyes filled with emotion as she looked at him.

And Jiang Lai, sitting in a bathtub drenched in sweat, clenching her teeth, tears welling at the corners of her eyes.

The two hands braced on the wooden tub, strained from effort, revealed muscular lines.

She clearly looks so frail.

Especially when she dons a simple loose white shirt, sits on a pear‑blossom chair, looking like a supple willow swaying in the wind, yet her eyes exude a strong resilience.

No matter what kind of Jiang Lai, she occupied his thoughts for most of the night; even after splashing cold water several times, he couldn't quell the restlessness in his body.

Resulting in a sleepless night.

If he were to see Shen Xun again, that clueless brat, it would only be more annoying.

Assistant Zhou turned and left the office.

Secretary Guan was still describing the details of last night to Secretary Cen, speaking vividly, especially the part about President Ke's heroic rescue.

Secretary Cen listened while eating, savoring it.

What she ate was still the specialty Jiang Lai had given her.

Secretary Guan's hand would occasionally reach over to take some as well.

Seeing Assistant Zhou approach, Secretary Cen handed the specialty to him, "Try some, but don't eat it all. Where is Secretary Jiang on leave?"

"Just the morning," Assistant Zhou said, "She'll be back in the afternoon."

Secretary Cen asked concernedly, "Why not take two more days off?"

Secretary Guan replied, "Secretary Jiang still has two weeks before resigning; there's plenty of time to rest."

"Indeed," Secretary Cen nodded, a hint of gossip in her eyes, whispering, "When Secretary Jiang leaves, what will President Ke do?"

Secretary Guan pursed her lips, "I don't know."

Assistant Zhou saw President Ke stand up in the office and reminded, "Let's stop chatting, it's time for lunch."

The two went to the cafeteria to continue chatting.

Assistant Zhou accompanied President Shen, silently eating in the cafeteria.

As they ate, President Shen asked: 'When will Jiang Lai arrive?'

Assistant Zhou: 'President Shen, the work start time in the afternoon is 2:30.'

Ke Zhongyu frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed his brows, only uttering a faint 'Hmm.'

It is inscrutable.

After eating, they returned to the office.

Assistant Zhou suddenly received a message: 'President Shen has left.'

'Hmm.' Ke Zhongyu didn't take it seriously; as long as he didn't loosen his grip, Ke Lin would keep holding onto Shen Xi, and if necessary, could implicate Star Universe Technology.

However.

At 2:00 p. m., Assistant Zhou received another message.

'The Shen family has already taken Shen Xi out of the police station.'

Ke Zhongyu's expression turned slightly cold.

'Has Jiang Lai, love‑struck, let Shen Xi go?'

It was a waste of his help last night.

Forget it.

Jiang Lai might have been threatened.

'If she lets him go, Ke Lin won't let him go.'

'President Ke, I have bad news.' Assistant Zhou's expression was hard to describe: 'Ke Lin let Shen Xi go.'

Ke Zhongyu suddenly lifted his gaze.

His voice instantly turned icy.

'Who gave Manager Yuan the guts?'

'The chairman.' Assistant Zhou lowered his head: 'It is your father's meaning.'

Clang!

Ke Zhongyu put down the steel pen in his hand, the pen striking the desk made a noise.

Assistant Zhou's brow twitched.

'Shen Xun still has connections that can relay a message to my father.' Ke Zhongyu picked up his phone and dialed his father's number.

But the one who answered was his mother.

'Your father knows you're calling to ask, so he dare not answer.' Ms. Nian said, 'We know about your act of flying into a rage for a beauty.'

Ke Zhongyu said in a deep voice: 'Didn't we say we wouldn't lightly interfere in Ke Clan affairs?'

'This matter isn't entirely for the Ke Clan either; I've already scolded your father about it. This messenger is no small figure, we must give the proper courtesy.' After Ms. Nian finished explaining, she immediately asked him, 'Have you got an answer to what I asked you last time, Zhongyu?'