Chapter 5: No Longer Renewing the Contract

Jiangnan was no longer surprised by this; she rarely went home, and when she did she was as drunk as usual, and he always prepared Sobering Tea for her.

She had taken it all for granted, treating him like a servant and bossing him around.

He had always been tolerant, hoping that one day she would change her heart.

But today, he had completely given up.

"I see you're clear-headed now; you don't need Sobering Tea."

Jiangnan sat opposite her, expression indifferent.

There was no trace of his former concern in his eyes, only the look he gave to a stranger.

"Jiangnan, what do you mean? Just because I almost got intimate with Wu Jun today, are you throwing a fit?"

"I told you long ago that I only consider Wu Jun as a younger brother; do you even have to get jealous over that?"

That unfamiliar gaze caused an inexplicable panic in Li Lishu's heart, yet she still responded firmly.

"In her mind, even if she really did get intimate with Wu Jun, so what?"

"He's just a younger brother to me!"

Jiangnan listened to this and could only laugh: a younger brother?

No blood relation, so any kind of intimacy, even kissing, is allowed with a 'brother'?

"Do you remember what day it is today?"

Jiangnan shifted the subject and suddenly asked.

"What could today possibly be? Jiangnan, don't dodge the topic..."

Li Lishu's face was full of impatience.

Jiangnan interrupted her, "Today is our Fifth Wedding Anniversary."

His voice was flat, yet like a thunderclap; the living room fell silent instantly, and Li Lishu's rapid breathing could be clearly heard.

Li Lishu stared at the cold dishes on the table and the Red Candle, whose flame had burned out like Jiangnan's heart, and finally realized!

She had long forgotten the so-called wedding anniversary!

"It's just the Fifth Wedding Anniversary, no wonder you're so angry. Fine, I forgive you!"

"What's so good about eating at home? I'll book a candlelit dinner at a hotel now; stop making a fuss!"

Although Li Lishu felt a bit guilty, her face remained defiant.

Jiangnan found it laughable—forgive her?

So the fault was still on his side after all!

"I'm not causing a scene, Li Lishu. I've come to terms—let's sign this Divorce Agreement! We'll part on good terms!"

Jiangnan's face remained unchanged as he fetched the Divorce Agreement from the nearby table.

"Jiangnan, what does this mean? I've already forgiven you; are you still making a scene?"

Li Lishu frowned, saying discontentedly.

She never believed Jiangnan would be willing to divorce her; she knew clearly how much Jiangnan loved her!

"I've said I'm not causing a scene, Li Lishu. I'm really tired, I've come to terms—let's divorce!"

Jiangnan said calmly.

For some reason, Jiangnan's calmness caused an inexplicable flutter of anxiety in her heart.

"You..."

Just as Li Lishu was about to say something, the phone rang.

"Sister, I feel terrible right now; can you come take care of me? If you have no time, it's fine—your matters are most important. I was so unwell that I couldn't help calling you..."

On the other end, Wu Jun's pitiful voice came through.

"I have time; wait for me, I'll be there right away!"

Li Lishu hesitated not at all, rose immediately, and said to Jiangnan, "We'll discuss our matters when I return! There's no time for this now!"

Bang!

The door slammed shut; in the vast villa, only Jiangnan remained seated, whereas before he would have felt heartache and sorrow.

But now his heart was exceedingly calm; everything was a replay of countless times, and the moment he decided to let go, his heartstrings could no longer be moved at all.

After a night of silence, the next day Jiangnan sat in the living room waiting for Li Lishu to return and sign the Divorce Agreement.

Even by ten a. m., Li Lishu had not returned.

Before, he would have called concernedly to ask where she was; even if Wu Jun's voice came through, he would pretend not to care.

But now he didn't care at all; all he cared about was waiting for her to sign that Divorce Agreement.

"Lord Yanluo, hello, I am Song Zining, General Manager of the Jinghai Branch of Nan Shen Group. Today is the day to renew the contract with Li Shi Group; should we renew with them?"

The phone rang, and a courteous, pleasant female voice came from the other end.

Jiangnan replied indifferently, "No need!"

Li Shi Group was the company founded by Li Lishu; over the years, for the sake of so-called love, he had used Nan Shen Group's resources to boost its market value to over tens of billions!

All this was done covertly to protect Li Lishu, after all he had made many enemies over the years.

But now, everything he had done was merely one-sided wishful thinking!

Why let Nan Shen Group continue to help any longer?

After hanging up, another call came in.

"Mr. Jiang, hello, this is Murong Wan. How about I take you for a spin on Tianyu No. 1 today?"

Murong Wan's voice came through, a little trembling.

It was her first time proactively inviting a man, and she felt somewhat nervous.

Actually she was supposed to attend an event today, but thinking of the complicated relationship matters, she declined outright; recalling her grandfather's advice to interact more with Jiangnan, she impulsively made this call.

"Alright!"

Jiangnan only then remembered yesterday's contract; under normal circumstances Li Lishu wouldn't return until the evening, and he didn't want to sit here idle, so he thought he'd go out for a walk.

A few minutes later, Murong Wan arrived, and the two got into the car.

"Miss Murong, are you ill?"

Jiangnan found it odd; Murong Wan's cheeks were flushed, as if she had a fever, yet when he looked closely, there were no signs of illness.

Murong Wan shook her head, her cheeks reddening further, and said nothing.

Jiangnan was puzzled and didn't want to ask further, so he closed his eyes.

Only then did Murong Wan glance at Jiangnan out of the corner of her eye, noting his handsome profile and extraordinary aura; combined with the miraculous medical skill he displayed yesterday and recalling her grandfather's words, her heart couldn't help pounding wildly.

After a few minutes, Murong Wan finally suppressed the chaotic thoughts in her heart.

But it was undeniable that in the short span of one day—from yesterday to today—Jiangnan had already left an indelible impression on her.

Elsewhere, Nan Shen Group.

In the conference room, Li Lishu and Wu Jun waited idly; based on their past experience, the renewal with Nan Shen Group only required waiting for the General Manager to arrive and then signing the contract.

"Li Zong, sorry, this year Nan Shen Group and your company will not renew the contract."

A few minutes later, a black‑silk female secretary walked in and said,

"What? Why?"

Li Lishu could hardly believe her ears, sprang up, grabbed the secretary, and hurriedly asked, "May I ask what we did wrong?"