Chapter 71

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

Qin Ze opened the door.

Shen Jingshu and Ning Wei stood outside.

Shen Jingshu was wearing an off-white dress today, with a knitted cardigan over it.

Her hair was pinned up, revealing her slender neck.

She looked gentle and dignified, with a plump beauty unique to a young married woman.

Ning Wei was in a black suit, her hair tied in a high ponytail, clean and neat.

"Come in." Qin Ze stepped aside.

The two walked into the room.

It was Shen Jingshu's first time here, and she scanned the room, immediately realizing that Qin Ze had been living here for a long time!

"You usually live here?"

At this moment, in Shen Jingshu's view!

Qin Ze was living in a hotel alone instead of staying in his own villa!

It was entirely for her sake!

For a moment, Shen Jingshu's heart was filled with nothing but gratitude and reliance toward Qin Ze!

Hearing this, Qin Ze nodded while pouring tea for the two:

"Living in a hotel is convenient! I'm running around outside every day!"

"Living in a hotel is also much quieter!"

After saying this, Qin Ze looked at Ning Wei.

"Ning Wei, I have things to do with Sister Shen today, so I'll give you two days off."

"You've worked hard these two days; take a rest, adjust yourself, and come to me tomorrow night."

"I have some things to discuss with you!"

Hearing this, Ning Wei didn't ask any questions and stood up to bow to Qin Ze.

"Okay, President Qin."

"If you have anything, just call me directly!"

After saying this, Ning Wei turned and left, clean and neat.

The door closed, and only Qin Ze and Shen Jingshu were left in the room.

Shen Jingshu stood where she was, paused, and suddenly threw herself into Qin Ze's arms, hugging him tightly.

"Qin Ze... I missed you to death."

Her voice carried a sob.

Qin Ze patted her back.

"Aren't we seeing each other now?"

Shen Jingshu hugged him for a good while before letting go and wiping her tears.

"After I divorce Liu Bin, what should I do next?"

She looked at Qin Ze, her eyes full of confusion.

"I lost my job, lost my house, lost my home..."

"Relatives on both sides are gossiping; I haven't even dared to look at WeChat for days!"

"What should I do in the future?"

Hearing this, Qin Ze knew in his heart!

What Shen Jingshu lacked right now was a sense of security!

It was a promise that could provide a foundation!

Qin Ze pulled Shen Jingshu to sit on the sofa.

"You'll live in this villa on Jianglin Road from now on."

Shen Jingshu's eyes widened.

"Live there? How can I!"

"I'm going to live in your house, but you're living in a hotel alone!"

"How can that be!"

Qin Ze grabbed Shen Jingshu's hand!

"I have other houses! Just live in the villa with peace of mind!"

"I'll transfer money to you this afternoon; just buy some furniture according to your own preferences."

"As for work, I'll be starting a new company in a few days, and I'll arrange something for you then."

"Just rest assured!"

Shen Jingshu looked at him blankly, her lips trembling slightly.

"So, you've already arranged everything for me?"

"Otherwise?" Qin Ze smiled.

"Do you think I'd let you end up homeless after the divorce?"

Shen Jingshu's tears fell again.

But this time, it was out of being moved.

Qin Ze let her cry, and only after her emotions calmed down did he speak.

"When is Liu Bin arriving at the Civil Affairs Bureau?"

"He said ten o'clock." Shen Jingshu checked the time, "It's nine now; it's just right if we go over."

"Fine, let's go early."

Qin Ze stood up.

"Let's wait in a coffee shop across from the Civil Affairs Bureau, just in case he tries to pull any stunts."

The two went downstairs and drove to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

On the way, Shen Jingshu was very quiet, looking at the scenery outside the window, not knowing what she was thinking.

Qin Ze didn't speak either, focusing on driving.

Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a coffee shop.

This coffee shop was across from the Civil Affairs Bureau, decorated elegantly, with good privacy.

Qin Ze asked for a private room and ordered two coffees.

The private room wasn't big, but it was very quiet, and the soundproofing was excellent.

After the waiter delivered the coffee, he closed the door and left.

Shen Jingshu sat on the sofa, holding the coffee cup, her fingers trembling slightly.

"Nervous?" Qin Ze asked.

Shen Jingshu shook her head.

"The thought of seeing him makes me feel sick!"

Qin Ze nodded!

"It's okay, I'm here."

The two sat like that, neither saying a word.

After a while, Shen Jingshu suddenly looked up at Qin Ze.

"Qin Ze..."

"Hmm?"

"I want..." Her face turned red.

Just then, her phone rang.

The harsh ringtone broke the ambiguous atmosphere in the private room.

Shen Jingshu's body stiffened as she looked at the phone on the table.

Two words were displayed on the screen: Liu Bin.

Qin Ze frowned.

"Answer it."

Shen Jingshu took a deep breath, picked up the phone, pressed the answer button, and turned on the speakerphone.

"Shen Jingshu, have you really thought it through?"

Liu Bin's voice came through the receiver, carrying a hint of impatience.

"If you divorce me, that Qin Ze won't be able to take care of you for a lifetime!"

"You're older than him! You have no job; you'll regret it sooner or later!"

Shen Jingshu bit her lip and glanced at Qin Ze.

Qin Ze's hand was still on her body, gently kneading.

She couldn't help but let out another moan.

"Hmm..."

On the other end of the phone, Liu Bin was stunned.

"Shen Jingshu, you... why the hell are you panting again?"

Shen Jingshu gritted her teeth, trying hard to make her voice sound calm.

"Liu Bin, enough nonsense."

"Hurry up and come over to handle the paperwork! Ah!"

"Whatever I become in the future, hmm, that's my own business!"

"When you betrayed me, when you were out playing with women, did you think about these things!"

"Hmm, ah!"

"I'm already at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau! Hurry up and get over here!"

"Uh!"

At the critical moment, Shen Jingshu intended to hang up the phone directly.

But she was stopped by Qin Ze!

Just like that, the phone stayed connected.

Liu Bin, who had just arrived near the Civil Affairs Bureau, listened to Shen Jingshu screaming on the phone for a long time!

But he couldn't say a single word!

Because he knew Qin Ze was right beside Shen Jingshu!

Until he couldn't listen anymore!

Liu Bin then hung up the phone in a rage!

Shen Jingshu threw the phone on the table, and only then did she say with a trembling voice:

"He... he heard it."

Qin Ze smiled.

"That's exactly what I wanted him to hear, just to make him give up."

He lifted Shen Jingshu's chin and looked at her flushed face.

"Continue?"

Shen Jingshu nodded.

By the time the two walked out of the coffee shop, the morning sun was just right.

As soon as they walked to the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, they saw Liu Bin standing on the steps smoking.

He was wearing a wrinkled polo shirt, his hair was greasy, and his eye sockets were dark—one look and you could tell he hadn't slept well last night.

Seeing Qin Ze and Shen Jingshu walking over holding hands, the muscles on his face twitched, and he instinctively wanted to curse, but when his gaze met Qin Ze's eyes, he swallowed it back.

He stubbed out his cigarette and squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying.

"P-President Qin."

Qin Ze let go of Shen Jingshu's hand and took two steps forward.

"Liu Bin."

"Yes, President Qin, you say." Liu Bin bent his waist a bit.

"Are all the documents ready?"

"Ready, ready!" Liu Bin hurriedly pulled several folders out of his bag, "ID card, household registration book, marriage certificate, agreement—they're all here."

Qin Ze glanced at them but didn't take them.

"Let's go in."

Liu Bin nodded and bowed, turning to walk into the lobby, but stopped after two steps, looking back at Shen Jingshu with a complex expression.

"Jingshu..."

"Don't call my name." Shen Jingshu said coldly.

"Hurry up and finish; I don't want to stay here for another minute."

Liu Bin's expression stiffened, he gritted his teeth, and said nothing more.

The three walked into the lobby.

On a weekday morning, there weren't many people in front of the divorce registration window, only two middle-aged couples in line, and the atmosphere was dull.

The staff member was a middle-aged woman in her forties, wearing glasses, with an expressionless face. She took the materials, glanced at them, and then looked up at Liu Bin and Shen Jingshu.

"Divorce by agreement?"

"Yes." Liu Bin said hurriedly.

"Is the property division clearly written?"

"Clear, clear." Liu Bin handed over the agreement.

The staff member looked at Shen Jingshu.

"Do you confirm?"

Shen Jingshu nodded: "Confirm."

"Alright." The staff member typed a few times on the computer.

"Divorce by agreement has a one-month cooling-off period. Today is the application day; thirty days later, if neither party has withdrawn the application, you can come to collect the divorce certificate."

She printed out a few forms and asked them to sign.

Liu Bin signed quickly, barely looking at the content.

Shen Jingshu picked up the pen, her hand trembling slightly.

The pen tip fell, and the name was signed.

The staff member handed the receipt to them.

"Alright, come back in thirty days. Remember to bring your ID cards and this receipt."

Liu Bin took the receipt, breathed a sigh of relief, and turned to leave.