《After Divorcing, She Became An Absolute Beauty》


 Chapter 1

    <h4>Chapter 1: From Now On, We¡¯re Even!</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    On a quiet night, in a vi in the suburbs, Du Jiuyuan was staring at her phone, lost in thought.


    The time quietly reached midnight when a message suddenly came into her sight¡ª ¡°Happy Birthday, Du Jiuyuan!¡±


    Seeing this message, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat for a moment. She put away her phone, retrieved her suitcase that had been packed and walked out of the room.


    Just as Du Jiuyuan was lugging the heavy suitcase down the stairs, Mrs. Ji happened to return home. Thedy walked toward the sofa and sat next to Tang Yingxue. Seeing thedy, Tang Yingxue struck up a polite conversation with her.


    When Tang Yingxue heard themotioning from the stairs, she merely raised her head to take a nce before continuing to chat with Mrs. Ji.


    The other servants saw Du Jiuyuan carrying the suitcase downstairs alone with great difficulty, yet none of them stepped forward to help.


    However, Du Jiuyuan never expected them to help her with the suitcase. This was because, as long as her husband was not around, the Ji family¡¯s servants would treat her as if she was invisible. Apart from them, the two women who were having a conversation on the sofa would also humiliate her from time to time.


    One of the servants who was carrying two bowls of bird¡¯s nest. She nced at Du Jiuyuan for a mere moment, then continued to resume her duties.


    Du Jiuyuanboriously carried the suitcase down and walked toward Mrs. Ji.


    Mrs. Ji picked up the exquisite bowl, took a sip, then put it down. As she wiped the corner of her mouth, she looked at Du Jiuyuan casually. ¡°What are you up to this time?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving the Ji family,¡± Du Jiuyuan answered calmly.


    ¡°As the daughter-inw of the Ji family, you never upheld the family name, carry on the Ji family¡¯s lineage, nor do you serve your inws well. You choose to run away from home on a regr basis and make Jingchen suffer. Don¡¯t think that just because you have the protection of the olddy, you can do whatever you wish, including disrespecting your elders!¡± Madam Ji angrily rebuked.


    Run away from home? Disrespecting elders? Du Jiuyuan¡¯s lips curled up. When had she ever run away from home? All this while, she was bullied by Madam Ji and this hypocritical woman named Tang Yingxue to the point of breaking. That was why she decided to hide at her friend, Lili¡¯s ce for a few days.


    However, every time the news reached the Ji family¡¯s ears, the story would be spun into her being unable to ept the teachings of her elders and was unruly, so she ran away from home.


    Du Jiuyuan did not want to argue with them anymore. Her patience had worn out, so there was no need to bear with it any longer. She ced the signed divorce agreement on the coffee table. ¡°My name is already on it. When Ji Jingchenes back, I¡¯ll need your help to pass this to him.¡±


    Tang Yingxue picked up the divorce agreement. When she saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s signature, she looked at Mrs. Ji excitedly. She simply could not believe it.


    This woman was finally willing to leave. She could finally be together with Brother Jingchen!


    Surprise shed through Madam Ji¡¯s heart as well. She did not expect Du Jiuyuan to be serious this time.


    ¡°Back then, you insisted on marrying my son, Jingchen. Why are you agreeing to a divorce now? Perhaps you¡¯re waiting for the olddy to return and tell her that I bullied you, so that she can rebuke me, am I right?¡± Madam Ji¡¯s heart was already in turmoil, but there were no noticeable changes on her facial expression.


    ¡°After the divorce procedures are finalized, just tell Grandma that I asked for a divorce. I will not change my mind no matter whoes back.¡± Du Jiuyuan said firmly.


    Only then did Madam Ji look at Du Jiuyuan in the eye. Seeing that she did not seem to be lying, the joy in her heart waspletely exposed.


    Tang Yingxue wanted tough out loud.


    Du Jiuyuan saw the two women¡¯s extremely happy expressions and recalled the humiliation she had suffered in the Ji family for the past five years. There was a haze in her heart that could not be dispelled.


    If she had not fallen in love with Ji Jingchen, she would not have had topromise and swallow her pride for so many years.


    At this moment, everything was over. She no longer had to endure Madam Ji¡¯s harsh treatment and Tang Yingxue¡¯s schemes.


    However,?it was impossible for Du Jiuyuan to just leave silently.


    ¡°Madam Ji, in order to thank you for taking care of me for the past five years, I¡¯d like to present a gift for you,¡± Du Jiuyuan interrupted the two of them who were celebrating in front of her.


    ¡°What tricks are you pulling this time?¡± Tang Yingxue was afraid that Du Jiuyuan would go back on her words.


    ¡°Gift?¡± In contrast to Tang Yingxue¡¯s slight loss ofposure, Madam Ji looked at Du Jiuyuan with a proud and aloof expression.


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. She merely picked up the exquisite ceramic bowl on the coffee table and mercilessly threw the bird¡¯s nest in the bowl onto Madam Ji¡¯s head.


    Back then, when Madam Ji found out that she and Ji Jingchen were getting married, Madam Ji sshed a cup of boiling hot tea on her face. If Du Jiuyuan had not used her arm to block it, her face would have been disfigured long ago.


    This time, she had only sshed a bowl of bird¡¯s nest in return, which could be considered as letting her off quite easily.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, are you insane?¡± Before Madam Ji could react, Tang Yingxue immediately jumped up and wiped Madam Ji¡¯s face with a tissue.


    ¡°Back then, I was crazy to have endured all of the humiliation, but now, I¡¯ve had enough. From now on, we won¡¯t be meddling in each other¡¯s affairs, so let¡¯s call it even!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan no longer cared about anyone¡¯s feelings.. She dragged her suitcase out of the door and left the Ji family home.

 Chapter 2

    <h4>Chapter 2: Start a New Life and Stop Looking Back</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan took onest look at the ce where she had lived for five years. There were just too many memories of her and Ji Jingchen here. If it were possible, she did not want to take another step into this ce ever again.


    Meanwhile, Lili had driven over to the Ji family home as promised. She got out of the car to help Du Jiuyuan put her suitcase away and opened the car door for her.


    ¡°Stop looking. We agreed to start a new life, so do not look back anymore.¡± Lili knew all about how Du Jiuyuan had been living all these years. She could not imagine how Du Jiuyuan could stand living such a life for so long.


    ¡°Yes, can you please send me to Fuwan International. I have rented an apartment there.¡± Du Jiuyuan rubbed her swollen eyes and got into the car.


    Lili wanted Du Jiuyuan toe and live at her home but she knew Du Jiuyuan¡¯s personality well enough. Du Jiuyuan would insist to not trouble her, so Lili decided to drive Du Jiuyuan to her intended destination.


    Du Jiuyuan and Lili did not utter a single word along the way. Suddenly, the silence in the car was broken by a ringtone ¡ª it was Du Jiuyuan¡¯s exclusive ringtone for Ji Jingchen.


    When she thought of the joy she once felt upon hearing the ringtone, Du Jiuyuan felt very insulted.


    Not long after, the ringtone stopped.


    Ji Jingchen was an extremely impatient person, especially when it came to Du Jiuyuan. If she did not pick up his call, he would never call her again.


    The ringtone rang once again, interrupting Du Jiuyuan¡¯s train of thought. Ji Jingchen was calling her again. It was a little unexpected, but it caused her heart to ache at the same time.


    It had been five years, yet this was the first time Ji Jingchen had called Du Jiuyuan twice in a row. Perhaps it was because Madam Ji hadined!


    Du Jiuyuan felt that this scene was especially ironic. In the past, even if Ji Jingchen had called to scold her, she would have happily answered, as long as she could hear Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice.


    At this time, Du Jiuyuan chose to turn off her phone. Since her marriage had alreadye to an end, there was no point in answering the phone anymore.


    As Lili drove, she paid attention to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s condition because she understood one thing. She knew Du Jiuyuan loved Ji Jingchen very much.


    If it only took three seconds to fall in love with someone, then a duration of three years would certainly not be enough to forget one¡¯s love!


    Du Jiuyuan crossed her arms over her chest, lowered her head, and silently shed a few tears.


    Meanwhile, in Paris, France, Ji Jingchen sat in front of his desk, his fingers gripping his phone tight. He was unable to repress his anger anymore and the senior executive that was having a discussion with Ji Jingchen hardly dared to breathe.


    This was the first time Du Jiuyuan had refused to answer his call. Ji Jingchen put down his phone, waved his hand, and signaled for the senior executive to leave the room. The senior executive ran away while breathing a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Jiang Cheng,¡± he called. Jiang Cheng was one of Ji Jingchen¡¯s special assistants and was the only person who best understood Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°How can I be of assistance, CEO Ji?¡± Jiang Cheng immediately responded respectfully.


    When Jiang Cheng saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s expression, he knew that something must have happened back at home with his boss¡¯ wife. He was prepared to be the mediator for the two lovebirds.


    ¡°I need you to return to the country. Take the Thunderbolt.¡± The man¡¯s tone was entirely firm.


    The Thunderbolt was Ji Jingchen¡¯s private ne. Although it was convenient and fast, they would have to negotiate with the airport before it could take flight.


    ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Jiang Cheng did not waste any time and immediately left to arrange this matter.


    The next day, a modest, pure ck Maybach was speeding through the roads of Hong Kong City. Jiang Cheng drove while also simultaneously checking on Ji Jingchen through the rearview mirror from time to time.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s phone remained switched off, so Ji Jingchen had to resort to calling the butler.


    ¡°Get Du Jiuyuan to answer the phone!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, the young madam is not in the vi. She... she left with her suitcase early in the morning,¡± the butler stammered.


    Ji Jingchen hung up the phone and dropped it heavily onto hisp.


    ¡°Go to Liyuan and find out what happened to Du Jiuyuan.¡± Since she was not at home, there was no need to go there.


    ...


    Du Jiuyuan had spent her personal savings to rent a small apartment at Fuwan International. After graduating from university, she married Ji Jingchen. Although she did not have a job, she had a schrship and a social media ount that had nearly a million views. Du Jiuyuan had a stream of clients providing her advertising work from time to time, enabling her to save up a healthy sum of money.


    After Du Jiuyuan graduated and got married to Ji Jingchen, she had tried to secure herself a job. However, Ji Jingchen always found out and stopped her from epting any of those jobs.


    She could still vaguely remember his words at the time. ¡°Since you are a part of the Ji family now, you have to start acting like Mrs. Ji. The Ji family doesn¡¯tck money!¡±


    At that time, Du Jiuyuan naively thought that Ji Jingchen¡¯s really cared for her and did not want her to be tired. Now that she thought about it again, he probably despised her for doing things that would embarrass him!


    ¡°It¡¯s a fresh start. Du Jiuyuan, you can do it!¡± Du Jiuyuan held back her tears and cheered herself on.


    Last night, Lili insisted on staying in the apartment with Du Jiuyuan. No matter how she looked at Du Jiuyuan, she felt that there was something amiss with her, so she wanted to keep Du Jiuyuanpany.


    ¡°Make sure you rest well. I¡¯m heading out to work,¡± Du Jiuyuan said. Lili was stillzing in bed. Du Jiuyuan made breakfast and took a bite.


    ¡°Work? Du Jiuyuan, where are you heading to for work?¡± Lili was shocked

 Chapter 3

    <h4>Chapter 3: Intern</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°I have chosen to work as an intern. Go back to sleep, there¡¯s breakfast on the table.¡± Du Jiuyuan then left.


    The day before Du Jiuyuan¡¯s birthday, she was epted to work as an intern by a fashion magazinepany. The sry was not high, but it was still an ie nheless.


    She had graduated five years ago, and the golden period of her career was tied down by her marriage. Due to this, it was not easy to find a job with good conditions.


    Du Jiuyuan went to thepany to report her attendance. After she received her work tag and daily office supplies, she began to get ordered around. She did not even have time to catch her breath for the whole morning.


    At noon, Du Jiuyuan did not have the appetite to eat, thus she continued to work.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan.¡± The chief editor called Du Jiuyuan¡¯s name immediately upon her arrival in the afternoon.


    ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s patience had been pushed to the limits today, yet she had no choice but to bite her tongue and carry on with her duties.


    ¡°This is the celebrity costume for the shootter. Go and send it over.¡± The chief editor said while looking at Du Jiuyuan with a solemn expression.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded and took the clothes from the chief editor. She calmly walked out of the office,pletely ignoring the sympathetic looks of her colleagues.


    Du Jiuyuan did not know anything about this female celebrity, thus she directly sent the clothes to the dressing room.


    Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a woman¡¯s fierce voiceing from inside. ¡°You handed me such hot coffee to drink. Are you trying to burn me to death?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to, uh...¡±


    ¡°Get out of here...¡±


    The door was pulled open from the inside, and Du Jiuyuan saw a very thin and small girl exit. Her face was sshed with coffee. She scrambled out of the room with her head lowered.


    ¡°Hello, these are the clothes and shoes for the shootter,¡± Du Jiuyuan said in a programmed manner.


    She was just about to go in and hang up the clothes when the woman sitting in front of the makeup mirror snatched the clothes away and roughly examined them.


    ¡°What trash is this? I¡¯ve really spoiled you. You dare to bring me ugly clothes such as these? Do you take me for a fool? Do you think that I am unaware about you renting Lin Qing some high-quality clothes from LV? Am I not as worthy as her?¡± The woman tore the clothes and threw them at Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan did not manage to dodge in time and was hit by the clothes. Her fair skin instantly turned red.


    ¡°Miss Wang, these is the clothes that the clothing department has confirmed with your team. The cost is a total of 158,000 yuan. Please pay as soon as possible. If you have any objections, you canmunicate with your own team. There¡¯s no need to waste money and time here.¡± Du Jiuyuan frowned but still delivered her message in a calm tone.


    Within the past five years in the Ji family, she had suffered her fair share of bad treatment, thus she knew how to make such a rude person calm down. That was why she reported the cost of the clothing.


    ¡°Who do you think you are? How dare youe here and challenge me?¡± Despite saying this, Wang Xiaoxiao¡¯s imposing manner had obviously decreased. She was unsure whether Du Jiuyuan was telling the truth or not.


    Wang Xiaoxiao nced at Du Jiuyuan¡¯s work tag from the corner of her eyes. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw the words ¡°Intern¡±.


    ¡°A mere intern dares to act all mighty? Looks like your chief editor doesn¡¯t know how to discipline people. Let me help her!¡±


    Initially, Wang Xiaoxiao was shocked when she heard how calmly Du Jiuyuan carried herself, but she became furious upon learning that Du Jiuyuan was merely a low-rank employee. She raised her hand and was about to hit Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan was about to dodge, but all of a sudden, Wang Xiaoxiao¡¯s wrist was grabbed by someone.


    ¡°CEO... CEO Ji, why are you here?¡± Wang Xiaoxiao was about to explode in anger, but then she saw the face of the man who held her back. She was instantly dumbfounded.


    In Hong Kong, there was no one who did not know Ji Jingchen. Not only did hee from a very strong family background, but he was also extremely good-looking.


    His facial features looked as though they were perfectly carved. His sharp eyebrows and eyes seemed to have starlight flowing through them. Plenty of people were constantly falling head over heels for him.


    Du Jiuyuan was slightly startled. ¡®Why is he here? Isn¡¯t he supposed to be at the branch office in the United States right now?¡¯


    After 2 months, 23 days, and 15 hours, Du Jiuyuan no longer felt the excitement and joy from before upon seeing Ji Jingchen¡¯s face. These emotions were reced with endless vicissitudes of life.


    Ji Jingchen let go of his hand and slowly took out a handkerchief. He carefully wiped his hand, as if he had touched something dirty.


    The scene was very awkward.


    ¡°CEO Ji, why are you here?¡± Wang Xiaoxiao ignored the act of Ji Jingchen wiping his hand and asked in a gentle tone.


    Ji Jingchen nced at Jiang Cheng beside him. Jiang Cheng instantly understood and stood in front. He gave Wang Xiaoxiao, who was about to move closer towards Ji Jingchen, a merciless shove.


    Wang Xiaoxiao staggered and was about to fall. Fortunately, her fall was broken by a nearby makeup artist.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have the right to discipline my wife.. Prepare to be cklisted from the entertainment industry!¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s wordspletely stunned Wang Xiaoxiao.

 Chapter 4

    <h4>Chapter 4: Let Me Out of the Car. I Have to Go to Work</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Wang Xiaoxiao stared at Du Jiuyuan in disbelief. She suspected that her ears had deceived her.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s wife? Ji Jingchen was really married?


    There had been rumors that Ji Jingchen was married but no one had ever seen him out with any woman. Everyone thought that it was merely a rumor.


    Wang Xiaoxiao had never expected that Ji Jingchen¡¯s wife was actually a lowly junior intern!


    Du Jiuyuan was equally surprised. This was the first time in five years that he had admitted his marital status in front of others.


    In the first two years of their marriage, he had never taken her to any parties or social events, let alone indicated that he was married. He had never even worn his wedding ring.


    ¡°CEO Ji, I know I¡¯m wrong. Please don¡¯t cklist me!¡± Wang Xiaoxiao did not hesitate at all. She knelt down and begged Ji Jingchen, disying a ssic example of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.


    With Ji Jingchen¡¯s temper and power, permanently banning someone from the entertainment industry would only take a matter of minutes.


    Ji Jingchen ignored Wang Xiaoxiao. Instead, he stared at Du Jiuyuan, grabbed her hand, and turned to leave.


    Du Jiuyuan subconsciously pried his hand away. ¡°I¡¯m at work. Can you...¡±


    Before she could finish her sentence, Ji Jingchen directly picked her up and carried her away.


    ¡°Jiang Cheng, from now on I don¡¯t want to see the person who dared to attack my wife on any broadcasting tform.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s words effectively put an end to Wang Xiaoxiao¡¯s career in the entertainment industry.


    Ji Jingchen carried Du Jiuyuan to the car.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s feetnded on the car floor. She raised her hand to open the door from inside, but she did not expect it to be locked.


    ¡°I want to get out of the car!¡± Du Jiuyuan did not understand Ji Jingchen¡¯s actions.


    The driver turned back to look at Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Drive,¡± Ji Jingchen ordered in amanding tone.


    The driver immediately started the engine. Du Jiuyuan was angered by their actions. She turned to look at the man beside her. ¡°Ji Jingchen, I want to get out of the car. I want to go back to work. Please ask your driver to stop the car immediately!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was not very angry at Wang Xiaoxiao¡¯s bullying. However, she was extremely angry when she met Ji Jingchen.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s anger was over the roof, but she still managed to keep herposure. She tried her best to control her emotions.


    ¡°You get paid several thousand Yuan every month, but you would have to endure such excruciating difficulties. Is that what you call work?¡±Ji Jingchen finally spoke, his tone cold.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, is the allowance I provide for you too little, or are you just fond of being tortured?¡±Ji Jingchen¡¯s clean and slender fingers gently pinched Du Jiuyuan¡¯s chin. His tone was soft, but there was a strong sense of ridicule.


    Du Jiuyuan tried to push his hand away, but due to the disparity in their strength, she had no choice but to give up.


    ¡°A person like me definitely can¡¯tpete with you, who can make tens of millions in a few minutes. If you feel embarrassed, feel free to sign the divorce paperwork I¡¯ve sent you earlier.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡±Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t seem to know about the divorce paperwork.


    Du Jiuyuan was stunned. Did he note back because Mrs. Ji told him that she was asking for a divorce?


    Even though she had been preparing her heart for a long time and had even drafted her words dozens of times, at this moment, Du Jiuyuan still felt like she had a bone stuck in her throat.


    That¡¯s right! She loved Ji Jingchen terribly. She had once thought that being with him for the rest of her life was her destiny.


    The car drove slowly, and the interior of the car was terrifyingly quiet. Just as Ji Jingchen¡¯s patience was about to be exhausted, Du Jiuyuan suddenly gained the courage to say, ¡°Ji Jingchen, let¡¯s get a divorce.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s skin was very delicate, and the spot where she had been hit by the thrown clothes was still red.


    ¡°Do you realize what you¡¯re saying?¡±Ji Jingchen¡¯s tone was exceptionally calm, and there was no joy nor sorrow in it.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, let¡¯s get a divorce,¡± Du Jiuyuan repeated. It was exactly the same tone as before, but it was also as calm as Ji Jingchen¡¯s.


    Ji Jingchen only had one thought in his mind right now, and that was to strangle Du Jiuyuan to death. He forcefully suppressed his anger and whispered in her ear, ¡°Du Jiuyuan, if you exaggerate too much, no one will believe you.¡±


    Ji Jingchen was used to seeing through people¡¯s minds. In addition to his lengthy experience in the business world, he couldpletely see that Du Jiuyuan was serious this time.


    However, Ji Jingchen was unwilling to ept the fact that she wanted to leave him.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m ying hard to get?¡± The only thing that remained in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart was Ji Jingchen, but it disappeared in an instant.


    Ji Jingchen did not reply. He looked directly at her and silently agreed.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, I¡¯ve already signed the divorce agreement. We can both be free.¡± A trace of bitterness spread in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart. She tried her best to control her emotions.


    ¡°So what? I won¡¯t sign it.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice was extremely cold. The temperature in the car seemed to have dropped by a few degrees.


    Du Jiuyuan nced at him, and sadness shed across her dull eyes.


    She had long guessed that he would say this. After all, she had known him for five years and loved him throughout all those times. She still had a certain understanding of him.


    Ji Jingchen was cold and overbearing. He would not allow the people around him to disobey him, ever.. In his eyes, no one had the right to disobey his orders.

 Chapter 5

    <h4>Chapter 5: The Reason Is Not Important</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    However, the sunny youth that she fell in love at first sight with was no longer the same. The current Ji Jingchen was so domineering that she almost felt suffocated.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you even going to ask me why I wanted a divorce?¡±


    ¡°The reason is not important.¡± Ji Jingchen shook his head. What was important is that he would not agree to a divorce.


    Du Jiuyuan felt frustrated. She truly wanted a divorce. She wanted to escape from the cold prison of the Ji family.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t sign, we will meet in court then.¡± Although Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was firm, she did not want to make things so awkward with him.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s facial expression was terrible. Those who were familiar with him would know that he was about to lose his temper.


    ¡°In the entire Hong Kong City, whichwyer would dare to ept my divorce case?¡±


    Hearing Ji Jingchen¡¯s words, Du Jiuyuan fell silent. She could not find any words to refute him.


    With Ji Jingchen¡¯s wealth and status, not many people in Hong Kong dared to go against him.


    Ji Jingchen turned his head away and didn¡¯t look at her anymore. He closed his eyes tight and his entire body tensed up, as if he was enduring something.


    ¡°Madam, CEO Ji hasn¡¯t rested for two days in a row. You should let him rest for a while!¡± Jiang Cheng, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, suddenly spoke, interrupting Du Jiuyuan¡¯s train of thought.


    The Ji family¡¯s grandmother had oncemented about this grandson of hers, Ji Jingchen. ¡°Jingchen is like a king. He¡¯s the kind of person who can conquer anything thates his way single handedly!¡±


    Ji Jingchen was a true workaholic. Once he started working, he would not care about anything else. The Ji Corporation, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, had only been in his hands for half a year before it came back to life. In just three years, it had opened up an overseas market.


    The car slowly drove into the Ji residence. Du Jiuyuan was forcefully pulled through the door.


    Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue were not at home. The maid was a little surprised to see Ji Jingchen who had suddenly returned.


    Ji Jingchen entered the house and took off his shoes. In a low voice, he said, ¡°Help me prepare the bath water.¡±


    These words were clearly directed at Du Jiuyuan. Ji Jingchen was a germaphobe. Earlier, he had grabbed Wang Xiaoxiao¡¯s hand merely for a few seconds yet proceeded to wipe it for a few minutes.


    Normally, other than Du Jiuyuan, no one was allowed to enter his room. It was the same for Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue.


    ¡°We¡¯re going to get a divorce soon. You can let the maid do it!¡± Du Jiuyuan kept repeating the resolution of divorce to herself.


    Ji Jingchen was akin to a sugar-coated cannonball. The extremely seductive sugar-coated exterior made people addicted and they would be unable to extricate themselves.


    But how long could this sugar coatingst?


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s suppressed emotions exploded at this moment. His eagle-like eyes stared fixedly at Du Jiuyuan¡¯s body, like a sharp dagger that was about to slice her into pieces.


    The temperature in the entire living room continued to drop. Seeing this, Jiang Cheng kept winking at Du Jiuyuan. At this point of time, only she could appease CEO Ji¡¯s wrath.


    Du Jiuyuan sighed helplessly. She expected such an oue. Someone like Ji Jingchen would certainly not sign the divorce papers easily.


    She did not say anything. Instead, she went upstairs to prepare his bath water and ced clean clothes on the shelf. She then turned around and saw Ji Jingchen standing at the bathroom door. She lowered her head and was about to walk past him, when a deep voice rang in her ear. ¡°The gift is at the head of the bed.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan did not stop. She walked out resolutely.


    However, the moment she walked out of the bathroom, Du Jiuyuan peeked a nce at the head of the bed nheless. There was a rectangr velvet box quietly sitting there.


    Inside the velvet box was an exquisite anklet. Although Ji Jingchen hadn¡¯t taken her to heart all these years, he still provided her some gifts during the holidays. Most of them were clothes, bracelets and anklets.


    In the past, she had always thought that he was single-minded. Now she realized that he was the type of guy who preferred to use money to solve all of his problems or perhaps he was just mentally ill.


    Du Jiuyuan did not want to stay in his room. The room was filled with his unique scent.


    When she went downstairs, Mrs. Ji and Tang Yingxue had just returned. The moment they saw Du Jiuyuan, Mrs. Ji thought of the bowl of sticky bird¡¯s nest and did not do anything to hide her disgust.


    ¡°Why are you back? Who let you in?¡± Tang Yingxue acted like the Ji family¡¯s mistress of the house.


    Mrs. Ji was about to speak when she was interrupted by a cold voice.


    ¡°I brought her back.¡± Ji Jingchen stood at the second-floor stairway, his hair still dripping with water.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen...¡± Tang Yingxue¡¯s voice immediately became tender when she saw Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Obviously, Madam Ji was a little surprised by Ji Jingchen¡¯s sudden return.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s indifferent gaze swept across Madam Ji,pletely ignoring the existence of her and Tang Yingxue.


    ¡°Why are you still standing there? Come up and help me dry my hair!¡±Ji Jingchen said in a domineering and unquestionable tone.


    Du Jiuyuan did not hesitate to go upstairs. She did not wish to face any more humiliation by these two women.


    ¡°Jingchen, didn¡¯t she tell you? She wants to divorce you. She has already signed the papers.¡± Mrs. Ji¡¯s voice was a little anxious.. She was afraid that Du Jiuyuan would y some tricks.

 Chapter 6

    <h4>Chapter 6: The Most Outstanding Psychiatrist</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Tang Yingxue¡¯s sweet voice rang out at this moment. ¡°Brother Jingchen, even if it will make you angry, I still have to say this. Last night, she was the one who took the initiative to ask for a divorce. Auntie merely lectured her a little, but she ended up throwing bird¡¯s nest soup on Auntie¡¯s head. She has gone overboard!¡±


    Tang Yingxue was Madam Ji¡¯s adopted daughter, but she had always addressed Madam Ji as ¡®Auntie¡¯ because Madam Ji had raised her as her daughter-inw, with the intention of using her to keep Ji Jingchen closely by her side.


    Ji Jingchen paused, then turned around and sized up the woman standing below with a questioning gaze.


    It was hard to imagine that Du Jiuyuan would do such a thing. As far as Ji Jingchen recalled, his wife seemed to have always been submissive in front of the members of the Ji family.


    His jet-ck hair was now wet, and the tips of his hair were still dripping. He looked extremely seductive.


    However, Du Jiuyuan had no intention of fawning over him. She met his questioning gaze with a slight smile before admitting, ¡°What they said is true.¡±


    In the past, regardless of whether Ji Jingchen believed her or not, she would exin herself in a hurry. Now, she could not be bothered with that. It would be best if he signed the divorce papers in a fit of anger and let her go.


    ¡°Go and apologize.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice rose slowly.


    ¡°I refuse.¡± The only way she would apologize to Madam Ji was if Madam Ji apologized to her for the past.


    ¡°Jingchen, such a woman doesn¡¯t deserve you at all. Look at her, she doesn¡¯t look like a daughter-inw. You¡¯d better...¡± Madam Ji was very angry, but before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°She¡¯s been in a bad mood these past two days. Tell Jiang Cheng to buy anything that you want in return for her misgivings. Just view it as a token of appreciation from her.¡±


    Madam Ji¡¯s face immediately darkened. She did not understand why her son was so protective of that poor woman.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen, Auntie was so angryst night that she almost had a heart attack. How could you...¡±


    Before Tang Yingxue could finish her sentence, a cold gaze stared at her. She waspletely shocked and immediately shut her mouth.


    Then, Ji Jingchen grabbed Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and led her upstairs without saying a word.


    Du Jiuyuan was a little disappointed. It seemed that it was impossible to use Madam Ji to persuade Ji Jingchen to divorce her.


    Ji Jingchen plopped himself down on the sofa and casually wiped his jet-ck hair with a towel in his hand. Du Jiuyuan slowly went to the bathroom to get a hair dryer and dried his hair just like in the past.


    When his hair waspletely dry, Du Jiuyuan put down the hair dryer with the intention to talk to him about the divorce again. When she sat down, she realized that he was leaning against the sofa. He had dozed off. Even after he fell asleep, his cold brows were tightly furrowed.


    She had once thought that she was the person who could smooth out the wrinkles between his brows, but the past five years had taught her that she could not provide warmth for Ji Jingchen.


    Ji Jingchen was afraid of the cold, so the air conditioning in the room was always turned up a little. Du Jiuyuan turned it offpletely and grabbed a nket to cover him. Just as she was about to leave the room, a firm hand gripped her wrist.


    Du Jiuyuan lowered her head. What she saw was his pair of dawn-like eyes, as mysterious as the night sky. The two of them looked at each other in silence.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, you don¡¯t love me, and Madam Ji doesn¡¯t like me either. Our divorce will surely benefit all parties. It¡¯ll also ensure that no one would be hurt.¡± In the end, it was Du Jiuyuan who broke the silence.


    She had to be firm with Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Did something happen recently?¡± In Ji Jingchen¡¯s mind, something must have happened to Du Jiuyuan. Otherwise, her character would not have changed so drastically to the extent that she would voluntarily sign the divorce papers.


    Du Jiuyuan shook her head. Her disappointment toward Ji Jingchen wasn¡¯t just because of one or two incidents.


    She finally understood what it meant to be afraid of not being able to give up on someone.


    Looking at Ji Jingchen¡¯s face, Du Jiuyuan felt a strong longing for him, but she quickly suppressed it because this longing of hers would cause her to fall into a deep abyss where she would never be able to escape from.


    ¡°Jingchen, this will be thest time I tell you this. Between us, my decision was a result of my own desires. Please, can we just part on good terms?¡± Du Jiuyuan tried to break free from Ji Jingchen¡¯s grip but to no avail. She sighed and continued to try her best to speak in a calm tone.


    Ji Jingchen did not believe her words. She had always been fine before, so how could she suddenly change so much?


    Du Jiuyuan was more assertive in front of the two women. This was exactly what he wanted to see. Otherwise, he would not have refused to listen to her exnation.


    However, she¡¯d suddenly brought up the topic of divorce, what was going on?


    Du Jiuyuan was used to Ji Jingchen¡¯s silence. She was prepared to let him rest well and talk to him after he woke up.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you get some sleep. We¡¯ll talk when you wake up.¡±


    Ji Jingchen took out his cell phone, opened his contacts, and dialed Jiang Cheng¡¯s number.


    ¡°Ask Dr. Li toe over.¡± When he was on the phone, he let go of her hand.


    Du Jiuyuan merely thought that he was not feeling well and did not press further about him asking for a doctor toe over. Taking advantage of her freedom, she inched away from him.


    The current Ji Jingchen was like an alluring drug to her. The taste that prated deep into her bones was the most fatal.


    Ji Jingchen suddenly stood up and grabbed Du Jiuyuan¡¯s wrist again. He then pressed her onto the sofa. ¡°Yuanyuan, Li Ruyan is the best psychiatrist in Hong Kong.. She will definitely cure you.¡±

 Chapter 7

    <h4>Chapter 7: An Immovable Rock</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, you¡¯re the one who should see a psychiatrist, don¡¯t you think so?¡± Du Jiuyuan realized that this man was an arrogant maniac through and through.


    Otherwise, why would he think that she had some psychological problem when she wanted to divorce him? Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t reply, but his grip on Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand tightened.


    Du Jiuyuan took a deep breath. She felt like she was about to explode. She tried to break free from his restraints again, but to no avail.


    ¡°Whether you¡¯re sick or not, I¡¯ll let the Doctor decide,¡± Ji Jingchen said coldly.


    Du Jiuyuan did not want to talk to this stubborn maniac at all. She sat on the sofa and pointed at her wrist, which had be red from Ji Jingchen¡¯s grasp.


    Ji Jingchen let go of her hand but continued to piercingly watch her every move. He had a feeling that every move she made would require further restraining.


    Du Jiuyuan chose topromise temporarily. She took out her phone and casually flipped through it. Only then did she realize that her WeChat had exploded.


    The chief editor had sent her a few voice messages, basically asking her if she could help arrange an interview with Ji Jingchen. She was trying her best to please him.


    ¡®Looks like I¡¯m about to lose my job,¡¯ Du Jiuyuan thought to herself.


    Ji Jingchen openly announced that she was Mrs. Ji in the dressing room. This matter could not be hidden any longer. She just did not know how big of a storm it would cause.


    There were also many messages from other people flooding her WeChat. Du Jiuyuan replied to Lili¡¯s message and then put her phone aside.


    The two of them sat on the sofa, neither one of them taking the initiative to say anything. After about ten minutes, there was a knock on the door. ¡°CEO Ji, Dr. Li is here.¡±


    ¡°Come in.¡± It was a rare thing for Ji Jinchen to let an outsider into his bedroom.


    The door was not locked, so it was easily opened. A beautiful voice rang out.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know that I never provide personal visits? I¡¯m only making an exception for you. If it were anyone else, I wouldn¡¯t bother toe.¡± As soon as she said that, Li Ruyan felt like she was being targeted by a ferocious beast.


    ¡°Hello, Mrs. Ji. I¡¯m Li Ruyan,¡± Li Ruyan immediately introduced herself respectfully.


    This surprised Du Jiuyuan. This woman actually knew about her identity.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at Li Ruyan seriously. She wore a pink business suit, had neat short hair, and had beautiful facial features. She exuded a very capable aura.


    While Du Jiuyuan was sizing up Li Ruyan, Li Ruyan was also sizing her up. Li Ruyan had always been very curious about this legendary figure and wanted to know how she had captured Ji Jingchen¡¯s heart.


    At this time, if Du Jiuyuan knew what Li Ruyan was thinking, she would probably want tough again. In Li Ruyan¡¯s eyes, Ji Jingchen was like an immovable rock.


    ¡°I¡¯ll hand her over to you, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right?¡±Ji Jingchen stood up and nced at Li Ruyan. His tone was very indifferent, as if he was talking about treating a stranger.


    However, Li Ruyan did not care at all. She had known this man for a long time, so she naturally knew what kind of temperament he had.


    Du Jiuyuan looked up at the man¡¯s back as he walked towards the door. Suddenly, she asked, ¡°Ji Jingchen, let me ask you, as long as doctor Li proves that I¡¯m not sick, will you sign the divorce papers?¡±


    Ji Jingchen, who was well-versed in the ways of the world, could not tell if Du Jiuyuan was being serious or not, but he still chose to lie to himself.


    Li Ruyan was a little surprised. She had just learned about an incredible secret.


    ¡°Doctor Li, I just want a divorce, but he thinks I¡¯m sick instead. Who do you think is the real sick person?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at Li Ruyan, wanting the doctor to speak up for her.


    Li Ruyan did not answer. She merely walked to the sofa and politely asked, ¡°May I sit down?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan moved to the side and made an inviting gesture.


    ¡°Actually, with the rapid development of society, many people have more or less some psychological problems. Since CEO Ji invited me here today, Mrs. Ji, why don¡¯t you make the most of it? If you have any problems, you can talk to me properly. Let us be friends.¡± Li Ruyan sat down gracefully, she looked at Du Jiuyuan and made the statement gently.


    Ji Jinchen took the opportunity to leave the room resolutely and shut the door.


    ¡°My biggest problem right now is that I want a divorce, but he won¡¯t sign it. Can you help me solve this matter?¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t dare to drag it out any longer.


    She was afraid that she wouldn¡¯t be able to control herself and step into the endless abyss again.


    ¡®Who said that Mrs. Ji was gentle and amiable, that she was easy to get along with, had no opinions, and was soft to bully? She is clearly a rose with thorns,¡¯ Li Ruyan thought to herself.


    An hourter, Li Ruyan went downstairs exhausted.


    Ji Jinchen was smoking when he saw her figure and quickly extinguished his cigarette.


    ¡°Smoking is harmful to your health. I thought you had quit?¡± Li Ruyan and Ji Jinhchen were clearly friends who got along quite well.


    ¡°Get to the point.¡± Ji Jingchen did not move an inch. His unfathomable eyes stared at Li Ruyan.


    ¡°Mrs. Ji doesn¡¯t have any psychological problems. Apart from a littleck of confidence, she¡¯s very normal.¡± Li Ruyan stopped in front of him and said seriously.


    When it came to work, she was still conscientious and meticulous.

 Chapter 8

    <h4>Chapter 8: She Had umted Enough Disappointment and Chose To Leave</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°How can that be true?¡± Ji Jingchen clearly did not believe Li Ruyan¡¯s diagnosis.


    ¡°If CEO Ji doubts my professional ability, then please find someone else.¡± Li Ruyan was a little angry, but she still maintained a polite smile.


    In terms of psychological expertise, there was no better psychiatrist in the entire city than Li Ruyan.


    ¡°CEO Ji, if a woman resolutely proposes to divorce, it¡¯s not necessarily due to her psychological problems. It¡¯s also possible that she has umted enough disappointment and chose to leave.¡± Although Li Ruyan was angry, she had to control herself ordingly when facing Ji Jingchen. She took the initiative to dispel his doubts.


    Ji Jingchen understood this logic. It was as if there was a long-kept secret in his heart that he might never reveal in this lifetime.


    Li Ruyan felt that she had already done her best. She turned around and was about to leave when she saw Du Jiuyuan walking down the stairs.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t a ce where I should be. Can I leave now?¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was resolute and firm.


    Ji Jingchen realized that he couldn¡¯t fathom Du Jiuyuan¡¯s thoughts at all. In the past, she was like a nk piece of paper. Whether she was happy, angry, sad, or happy, they were all disyed on her face. He could see everything at a nce.


    He didn¡¯t know when it started, but Ji Jingchen realized that he was beginning to not understand her any longer.


    ¡°Where would you go?¡±Ji Jingchen blurted out subconsciously.


    ¡°To a ce where people like me should go.¡± What she implied was that the Ji family¡¯s house was not a ce where she should be.


    ¡°If you¡¯re in a bad mood, I can get Jiang Cheng to book a hotel for you. You¡¯ll feel better there.¡±Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes shed with a hint of panic, and his tone softened a little.


    His tone sounded very much forced. It was abundantly clear how ufortable he was feeling.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to trouble yourself. Just please sign the divorce papers as soon as possible.¡±


    Ji Jingchen acted as if he didn¡¯t hear Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words. ¡°If you¡¯re not going to the hotel, then stay here. Don¡¯t go anywhere.¡±


    Hearing Ji Jingchen¡¯s words, Du Jiuyuan knew that there was no room for negotiation. The best move now was to leave the Ji family and make further ns.


    ¡°The hotel it is then.¡± After saying that, Du Jiuyuan walked out of the Ji family¡¯s door. She did not know why, but after she had left earlier and was forcefully brought back to this house, she could feel a strong sense of unease and pressure.


    Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng had arranged for Du Jiuyuan to stay in the presidential suite of a seven-star hotel belonging to the Ji Corporation.


    Ji Jingchen personally escorted her to the hotel to settle down and then took a phone call. After hanging up the phone, he looked at Du Jiuyuan in a daze.


    ¡°Apany me to meet a few friends.¡± Ji Jingchen grabbed her hand and led her to the car.


    Du Jiuyuanughed coldly in her heart. If it was before, she would have been overjoyed to hear such news from Ji Jingchen. After being married for five years, Ji Jingchen had never brought her to any public events. Only his closest friends knew that he was married.


    ¡®Doing all this now? It¡¯s toote, Ji Jingchen. I won¡¯t be poisoned by you again.¡¯


    Du Jiuyuan actually rarely visited ces like bars. Her hand was once again pinched red by Ji Jingchen.


    ¡®This is a bar?¡¯ Although the lights were dazzling, it was not as noisy. Although the music was explosive, it was as refreshing as a waterfall. The waiter recognized Ji Jingchen at a nce and led him to a private room.


    The moment the door was pushed open, the three men in the room stood up in a sh. One of them, who was dressed in red, was so excited that he pounced on Ji Jingchen. Ji Jingchen pulled Du Jiuyuan away cleverly, but the man didn¡¯t stop in his tracks, causing him to fall in a hrious manner.


    ¡°CEO Ji is about to walk away from a dead marriage. In fact, has he already taken the steps to start a new life?¡± Another man, who was sitting in a corner drinking, asked.


    As Ji Jinchen¡¯s few friends in the country, they had never met Du Jiuyuan, so they were not aware that the woman Ji Jingchen brought was in fact his wife.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s face darkened. He had only returned to the country for one day, yet the news of the divorce had already reached their ears.


    ¡°Who told you that?¡±


    ¡°Who else could it be? Of course, it was Madam Ji!¡± Most of Madam Ji¡¯s social circle were made up of wealthydies. The news about Ji Jingchen¡¯s divorce travelled faster than light.


    ¡°Hello, everyone. I¡¯m Du Jiuyuan.¡± Du Jiuyuan introduced herself. For some reason, she wanted to see the shocked expressions on these people¡¯s faces.


    When all of them heard Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words, they were dumbfounded.


    ¡°Since you are his friends, help me persuade him to sign the divorce agreement as soon as possible so that both of us can be free.¡± The rumors about Ji Jingchen already being divorced might not be entirely true, but she could not admit it herself!


    Du Jiuyuan only had one thought for Ji Jingchen, and that was to get a divorce.


    ¡°Enough!¡±Ji Jingchen¡¯s face was frighteningly gloomy. He asked Jiang Cheng to send Du Jiuyuan back to the car and wait.


    The one person who had not spoken up was called Gu Xingchen. After Du Jiuyuan left, he brought a ss of water to Ji Jingchen. Ji Jingchen was a highly disciplined man who did not drink at all. He does not even smoke cigarettes in front of his friends.


    ¡°Are you really going to get a divorce?¡± Gu Xingchen saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s expression and knew that things were not that simple.

 Chapter 9

    <h4>Chapter 9: Insignificant in Comparison</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Why would I want a divorce?¡± Ji Jinchen took a sip of water and asked.


    ¡°Of course you should get a divorce. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s background is not good enough for you, and she can¡¯tpete with those two from your family,¡± Lu Ziang, who was dressed in red, interrupted.


    Lu Ziang was a popr male celebrity in Hong Kong¡¯s entertainment circle. His fans were not limited to age. From seven or eight-year-old children to seventy or eighty-year-old people, he had fans from all walks of life, including the daughters and socialites of the upper ss.


    ¡°Actually, she¡¯s a fighter.¡± Ji Jingchen drained the water in his ss. It was clear water, but he felt like he was drinking a strong shot of alcohol.


    Du Jiuyuan grew up in the mountains with her grandfather. She was definitely notparable to those greenhouse flowers.


    Wine does not make one drunk. No, no, no. Water does not make one drunk.


    Jiang Cheng did not dare to touch Du Jiuyuan. He just followed behind her. Du Jiuyuan did not want to be controlled, so she wandered aimlessly inside the bar. This bar was very different from the one she went to on Lili¡¯s birthday. Indeed, the world of the rich was much better than that of ordinary people.


    ¡°Sister Jiuyuan, do you know that Brother Jingchen hase to the bar tonight?¡± An extremely discordant voice sounded. Li Ruyan and saw that Du Jiuyuan deliberately came to find trouble with her.


    Du Jiuyuan was tired. Since she had made up her mind to divorce Ji Jingchen, no matter what Li Ruyan said, it meant nothing to her.


    Moreover, even if Ji Jingchen divorced her, he would definitely not marry Li Ruyan. After being his wife for five years, this matter was abundantly clear.


    ¡°You are Du Jiuyuan? Are you out looking for a new husband?¡± The person beside Li Ruyan was called Lin Rumo. She was a typical brainless person.


    In the past few years in the Ji family, Li Ruyan had done many bad things to her under the guise of someone else¡¯s name.


    Du Jiuyuan wasn¡¯t willing to argue with them. She turned around to look for Jiang Cheng, but she couldn¡¯t find him. She did not rush away earlier, so why was Jiang Cheng gone, all of a sudden?


    ¡°Watch your mouth. Ji Jingchen is the one who won¡¯t sign the divorce papers.¡± Du Jiuyuan had never been a person who was at the mercy of others. She was under the roof of the Ji family and wanted to be Ji Jingchen¡¯s wife, so she did not resist at all.


    ¡°Who knows what tricks you used? Ruyan is a hundred or a thousand times better than you. Ji Jingchen is really blind.¡± Lin Rumo was wearing heavy makeup. It was obvious that she was a veteran in the bar.


    Du Jiuyuan was just about to argue when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.


    ¡°Then you have to open your eyes and see if I¡¯m really blind or not.¡± When Jiang Cheng saw Li Ruyan, he went back to look for Ji Jingchen. It wasn¡¯t that he wanted to create an opportunity for Jingchen to save the damsel in distress, but Li Ruyan¡¯s identity was special,?thus he felt that Ji Jingchen had to teach her a lesson personally.


    Seeing Jingchen right in front of her, Lin Rumo was stunned on the spot. She had never expected Ji Jingchen to be here at this moment. Neither had she had expected him to protect this woman so much.


    Li Ruyan was very happy. ¡°Brother Jingchen!¡± After all, she was not the one who had said those words just now, but Lin Rumo. She had used this trick many times and had already gotten used to it.


    Ji Jingchenpletely ignored Li Ruyan. His gaze fell on Lin Rumo¡¯s face, and he said in an imposing manner, ¡°I was blind to marry her. Can¡¯t the same be said about you? Or has the Lin family been too peaceful recently?¡±


    Ji Jingchen was just like that. He was always involved in big benefits, the kind that would help his family increase their status and reputation. The Lin family was also quite famous in Hong Kong city, butpared to the Ji Corporation, it was nothing.


    ¡°CEO Ji, please don¡¯t take it out on the Lin family. It¡¯s not worth it to quarrel with the Lin family over such a woman. You should know that the Lin family is not to be trifled with,¡± Lin Rumo said.


    If she admitted her mistake, Ji Jingchen might have actually let the Lin family off the hook. Du Jiuyuan thought to herself.


    ¡°The Lin family is not worthy, and you are even more unworthy. Go back and tell your father to meet Mrs. Ji personally. I want the both of you to apologize to Mrs. Ji. Otherwise, be prepared to bear the consequences.¡± After Ji Jinchen said that, he pulled Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and walked out.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen...¡± Li Ruyan shouted, unwilling to give up.


    Unfortunately, the three of them continued to walk away. Ji Jingchen pulled Du Jiuyuan and walked in front, while Jiang Cheng followed behind them.


    At the hotel.


    Ji Jingchen had not left since he sent Du Jiuyuan over. He sat on the sofa and looked at Du Jiuyuan. Du Jiuyuanpletely ignored him. She hung up her clothes, poured herself a ss of water, and prepared to enter the bathroom.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan.¡±Ji Jingchen saw that she had no intention of talking to him, so he called her name.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Du Jiuyuan turned her head out of politeness, but her tone was very cold.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, do you have to talk to me like this?¡± Her silent attitude made Ji Jingchen feel very depressed. He realized that he had already lost her.


    ¡°Then, what about the way you talk to me? Ji Jingchen, have you ever respected me? Or do you only treat me as your subordinate who has to obey all your orders?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked calmly. She was now like a doll without any emotions.. He could not understand her at all.

 Chapter 10

    <h4>Chapter 10: Ji Jingchen, Do You Love Me?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°You were the one who told Grandma back then that you didn¡¯t care about anything else as long as you married me,¡± Ji Jingchen said jokingly with a smile.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s nonchnt facade instantly fell apart at Ji Jingchen¡¯s words. She never thought that Ji Jingchen would use her own words to stab her in the heart.


    ¡°Lili is right. I must have been possessed to fall for a ridiculously arrogant and self-absorbed man like you!¡± Du Jiuyuan was burning with anger. She practically shouted out each word, then entered the room and immediately locked the door.


    Ji Jingchen had expected her to be angry, but he did not expect her to have such a strong reaction. He had seen her calm eyes just now and deliberately provoked her. He did not expect that it would strain the rtionship between the two of them to the freezing point again.


    ...


    Du Jiuyuan entered the bathroom and turned on the shower. She let the cold water drench her. The words that Ji Jingchen had just said could not be erased from her mind.


    Her tears fell uncontrobly. After a long while, Du Jiuyuan finally calmed down. She opened the wardrobe and saw that it was filled with all kinds of branded clothes of her size. Currently, she was not in the mood to choose any of them, so she casually took one and changed out of her wet clothes.


    Sleep! Du Jiuyuan felt that her eyelids were about to close shut, and she fell asleep not long after lying on the bed.


    After an unknown amount of time, the tightly shut door was gently pushed open by someone. The person on the bed did not realize that this was a hotel belonging to the Ji Corporation, thus how could it be possible for Ji Jingchen to not have a key?


    He stared at Du Jiuyuan, who was sleeping soundly on the bed. His mind was like a movie, recalling their past.


    ¡°It¡¯s hot...¡± The person on the bed suddenly muttered.


    Ji Jingchen approached Du Jiuyuan and ced his hand on her forehead without thinking. Her body was burning up with a fever.


    ¡°Damn it, is this how you take care of yourself?¡± Ji Jingchen used the nket to wrap Du Jiuyuan up. Then, he asked Jiang Cheng to call a doctor over and put an IV drip on Du Jiuyuan.


    ...


    The next day, Du Jiuyuan felt a little heavy-headed. Yet, she was determined to open her eyes. The first thing she saw was Ji Jingchen¡¯s face, which was filled with indignation. His slender figure sat upright on a single seat that was ced beside her bed. He was in the middle of a video conference.


    Ji Jingchen caught a glimpse of her waking up from the corner of his eyes and said concisely, ¡°If you can¡¯t handle this acquisition, you can stay in the States! There¡¯s no need toe back.¡± After saying that, he shut theputer and took off his headphones.


    ¡°How do you feel?¡± Ji Jingchen pointed at her head and asked with concern.


    To be honest, the current state Ji Jingchen was in made Du Jiuyuan a little scared. He felt like a tiger who was ced in front of his prey, and he had to choose his steps wisely to lure it in.


    ¡°My head is a little heavy, but I should be fine.¡± Du Jiuyuan swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue. It must be the cold water that she stood under in the shower for a long time before she went to sleep that caused her to have a fever.


    ¡°There¡¯s breakfast outside. After you¡¯re done eating, I want you to follow me somewhere.¡± Ji Jingchen used hismanding tone once again.


    ¡°Where to?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked.


    Ji Jinchen did not answer. Instead, he stood up and walked out of the room.


    This ridiculously arrogant and self-absorbed man probably would never learn to respect people in this lifetime!


    ...


    At the Love Mosheng Wedding Dress Shop.


    ¡°CEO Ji, these are thetest ten sets of wedding dresses that were delivered overnight ording to your instructions. Each set is designed by a top designer and ispletely handmade.¡± A well-dressed woman stood respectfully by Ji Jingchen¡¯s side.


    ¡°Pick one that you like.¡± Ji Jingchen had not slept the entire night. At first, he stayed awake because he was worried about Du Jiuyuan¡¯s fever which had not subsided, butter on, he was kept awake trying to think of ways to win her back.


    He had not given her a proper wedding. They had only registered their marriage without any ceremony. She had mentioned it many times to him in the past.


    Du Jiuyuan did not move. She did not even look at the ten sets of gorgeous and luxurious wedding dresses. Instead, she asked with a cold face, ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of all these? We are about to get divorced.¡±


    ¡°In three days, we¡¯ll have a wedding ceremony. You can pick the ce, anywhere you want.¡± Ji Jingchen stared at Du Jiuyuan¡¯s face as he said this, trying to capture a hint of joy.


    Jiang Cheng, who was standing at the side, revealed an awkward but polite smile. He didn¡¯t know why Ji Jingchen had gone crazyst night and insisted on having the wedding ceremony three dayster. Therefore, Ji Jingchen wasn¡¯t the only one who hadn¡¯t slept the whole night. Jiang Cheng, who was instructed to prepare all of these, did not get to sleep either.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t react as Ji Jingchen had hoped. Not only did she not feel the slightest bit of joy, she directly walked out of the shop.


    ¡°Where are you going? Isn¡¯t this what you¡¯ve always wanted?¡± Ji Jingchen took a few quick steps and grabbed her slender and fair wrist.


    Du Jiuyuan was so angry that she used all her strength to push his hand away. ¡°Ji Jingchen, what I want is a divorce!¡± She gritted her teeth and shouted word by word.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, how long are you going to keep this up?¡±


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, you can¡¯t possibly still think that I¡¯m ying hard to get at this point, right?¡±


    ¡°Why? Why would you file for a divorce without any warning and any reason?¡±


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, do you love me?¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t answer but only asked this question.


    Ji Jingchen fell silent. The entire world also fell silent for a while.. Standing by the side, Jiang Cheng signaled for the others to leave before walking out silently.

 Chapter 11

    <h4>Chapter 11: If So, Use Your Whole Life to Make Up for It</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Love? Ji Jingchen never understood what love was! His mother died early, and his father quickly remarried. Only his grandmother taught him how to survive in this world which was full of danger.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, you never loved me, yet you still ask me why?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at him calmly and asked. She no longer felt the need to cry.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, am I, Ji Jingchen, that easy to get rid of? When you are in love with me, you marry me. But when the love has faded, you feelpelled to ask for a divorce? Is that it?¡± Ji Jingchen had never been a person who would give in easily.


    Back then, when Du Jiuyuan pursued him, he neither epted nor rejected her. Yet, she continued to follow him every single day.


    Grandmother Ji saw all of this. After Du Jiuyuan graduated from university, Grandmother Ji used her illness to trick Ji Jingchen into thinking that she did not have much time left to live. She wanted to see him get married with her own eyes.


    Ji Jingchen had been raised by Grandmother Ji since he was young, so he naturally could not refuse. He immediately registered his marriage with Du Jiuyuan.


    In the end, it turned out that Grandmother Ji only had a minor illness and quickly recovered. When Ji Jingchen found out, he was very angry but never mentioned anything about divorcing.


    ¡°When Grandma Ji lied to you back then, it had nothing to do with me. I didn¡¯t confess my love for you out of selfishness. Since then, I¡¯ve already used five years of my life to make up for it. Isn¡¯t that enough?¡±


    Not long after the two of them got married, Grandmother Ji took the opportunity to recuperate and moved away from the Ji family house. Ji Jingchen often used the excuse of being busy with work in order to not go home.


    Du Jiuyuan, on the other hand, was alone in the Ji family. She constantly suffered from Madam Ji¡¯s harassment and Tang Yingxue¡¯s humiliation. She could only swallow all these grievances.


    Now, Du Jiuyuan hadpletely thought it through. From now on, she will live only for herself.


    ¡°It¡¯s not enough. Since you¡¯ve made a mistake, you¡¯ll have to spend the rest of your life to rectify it.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s cold voice rang out mercilessly.


    From the day he decided to marry Du Jiuyuan, Ji Jingchen had never thought of divorcing her. In fact, he secretly harbored inside his heart that the person Du Jiuyuan fell in love with at first sight was not actually him, but merely someone Du Jiuyuan thought he was.


    At this moment, Du Jiuyuan wished she could just die together with Ji Jingchen. This annoying man always had the ability to infuriate others massively.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, why don¡¯t you just die?¡± Du Jiuyuan said in a flustered and exasperated manner. She then turned around and ran. If she did not leave now, she might just end up doing something drastic.


    Ji Jingchen was somewhat in disbelief.


    Du Jiuyuan had called him a ridiculously arrogant and self-absorbed man yesterday. Today, she actually asked him to end his life. She seemed to have changedpletely.


    Jiang Cheng was also shocked. He heard the conversation between the two at the door. Du Jiuyuan actually had the guts to curse CEO Ji! CEO Ji currently looked like he would dly die rather than suffer from this embarrassment.


    ¡°Jiang Cheng, keep an eye on her.¡± Ji Jingchen came back to his senses. He did not intend to chase after her.


    Something must have happened during this period of time. Otherwise, Du Jiuyuan would not be so determined. He still refused to believe that the woman who used to fawn all over him is now insisting on a divorce.


    Therefore, he prepared to go home and look for the source of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s drastic change.


    ...


    He Lili¡¯s family was in the coffee business. They opened a few famous coffee shops in Hong Kong city. Du Jiuyuan was really angry but had nowhere to go, so she went to look for Lili.


    ¡°Quick, tell me what¡¯s going on. Is your annoying man back in town?¡± Lili asked nosily upon seeing Du Jiuyuan.


    In He Lili¡¯s eyes, Ji Jingchen¡¯s husband had no good traits other than having good looks.


    ¡°He brought me to a wedding dress shop just now and said that he would hold a wedding ceremony with me in three days. I scolded him and ran away.¡± When Du Jiuyuan said this, it was as if she was telling a story about someone else, not about Ji Jingchen.


    After hearing Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words, He Lili almost dropped the cup of cappino in her hand. She burst outughing.


    ¡°Hahahaha... does Ji Jingchen¡¯s have zero EQ? He actually wants to force you to get married and announce it to the whole world, making you the public enemy of his diehard fans?¡±


    In fact, He Lili thought that Ji Jingchen did the right thing by not making his marriage with Du Jiuyuan public, as Ji Jingchen was truly a terrible husband. Not only did he rarelye home, he also never listened to any of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s exnations and had let the two women at home constantly bully her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Du Jiuyuan took a sip of coffee. She felt thatmunicating with Ji Jingchen is an impossible task.


    ¡°Then... What are you going to do? Are you really going to marry him in three days?¡± He Lili looked at Du Jiuyuan¡¯s worried face and instantly felt uneasy.


    There was a saying that a best friend is equivalent to a family member itself. This was reflected vividly in the two of them.


    ¡°Impossible. I will never repeat the same mistake. I will never marry him, and I will never continue to be Mrs. Ji.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words were not only for He Lili, but also for herself.


    ¡°Lili, I want to ask a favor from you, but it might cause you some trouble..¡± Du Jiuyuan sighed and continued.

 Chapter 12

    <h4>Chapter 12: The Wedding Would Be Postponed for Two Days</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Just tell me what it is. How long have we known each other? Why are you worried about troubling me?¡± He Lili did not care about any potential trouble at all.


    ¡°I know you have connections. Can you help me find someone to create some fake identification that would enable me to travel by car and ne?¡± This was the only solution that Du Jiuyuan could think of.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, don¡¯t tell me that you intend to run away from this problem?¡± He Lili lowered her voice and whispered like a secret agent exchanging information.


    After saying that, He Lili covered her mouth and looked around to see if there were any suspicious people who might be eavesdropping.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen refused to divorce me. No one in Hong Kong would dare to ept his divorce case either. I could only try my best to separate myself from him for two years and then apply for divorce to the court ofw.¡± Du Jiuyuan had tried tomunicate with Ji Jingchen more than once, but she found that it was truly an impossible thing to ask for.


    Ji Jingchen did not understand her, but she understood Ji Jingchen well. Based on the current situation, if she was still in Hong Kong, she definitely would never be able to get a divorce.


    The current n was to separate for two years first and then apply to the court when she returned. No matter how powerful Ji Jingchen was, he could not possibly tamper with thew.


    ¡°Then where are you nning to go?¡± He Lili was not worried about any potential trouble for herself, but she was deeply worried about how Du Jiuyuan would live alone in an unknown ce.


    ¡°Time is of the essence. Sorry that I can¡¯t tell you where I¡¯m going. Once I run away, Ji Jingchen will definitely find out about this fake identity. There¡¯s a high chance that he will cause trouble for you.¡±


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter. As long as you¡¯re fine, he would not end up killing me, right? You must go abroad. The further the better.¡±


    With that, He Lili made two phone calls, repeatedly urging the other party to get the task done for her within a day.


    ¡°Without a passport, it¡¯s very troublesome to go abroad. Moreover, the fake identity card is just a cover for me. You can help me use this fake identity card to buy a domestic air ticket.¡± Du Jiuyuan calmly analyzed the feasibility of this matter.


    ¡°I understand now. You are merely trying to create a diversion?¡± He Lili suddenly realized.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to help me buy a ticket, and I¡¯ll only appear at the station.¡±


    ...


    Du Jiuyuan did not return to the hotel but went back to the apartment instead. Ji Jingchen did not mind after he found out about this. He merely asked Jiang Cheng to pick a few ces for her to choose.


    ¡°I won¡¯t marry him. If he really wants to get married, you can ask him to look for Tang Yingxue!¡± Du Jiuyuan did not respond to Jiang Cheng nicely.


    Jiang Cheng could only force himself to leave. He did not convey Du Jiuyuan¡¯s exact words, but only indicated that she refused to choose.


    ¡°Just pick this ce then.¡± Ji Jingchen picked a ce on behalf of Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°There¡¯s one more thing, CEO Ji. Can we postpone the wedding for two days? Three days is just impossible for me to arrange everything.¡±Jiang Cheng had already made as many arrangements as he could. He wished he had more time in his hands.


    ¡°Okay, if you say two days, then two days it is. Keep an eye on her and don¡¯t make any mistakes.¡± Ji Jingchen was never easy to talk to. He let Jiang Cheng leave and continued questioning everyone at home.


    The result was not remarkable. Mrs. Ji made things difficult for him every day, while Tang Yingxue was full of sarcasm and ridicule, but nothing major happened.


    Ji Jingchen discovered Du Jiuyuan¡¯s safe box. He asked someone to break it open and found that it was full of gifts that he had given her over the years.


    Du Jiuyuan had used words in writing to record her mood when she received each and every gift.


    ¡°Today, Jingchen came back. He brought me a gift, but he listened to Mrs. Ji¡¯s words and misunderstood me. It¡¯s okay. As long as I hear his voice, my heart is content.¡±


    ¡°I suddenly realize that Jingchen is a loyal person. Most of the things that he gave me were almost the same type. He doesn¡¯te home often because he¡¯s busy with work! A woman told me today that Jingchen likes her. This woman is ridiculous.¡±


    ¡°...¡±


    There were still plenty of other notes in the safe. Gradually, the notes became shorter and shorter, until there were no notes at all.


    Ji Jingchen felt as if something had hit him in the heart. He finally understood Li Ruyan¡¯s diagnosis about Du Jiuyuan earlier ¡ª if one was disappointed enough, they would end up leaving.


    He knew that Li Ruyan and Tang Yingxue were also in love with him. Compared to Tang Yingxue¡¯s sarcasm, Li Ruyan, this famous psychiatrist, could be said to be very scheming.


    But what should he do now?


    Agree to the divorce?


    Ji Jingchen would not divorce, nor did he think that Du Jiuyuan would fall in love with another man.


    ...


    After Tang Yingxue learned that Ji Jingchen was going to hold a wedding with Du Jiuyuan, she got very angry.


    Madam Ji was also very angry, but she was helpless in persuading Ji Jingchen¡¯s decision. She could only buy some luxury items for Tang Yingxue and spend a lot of money to calm her down.


    The wedding proceeded in an orderly manner. Since Du Jiuyuan did not cooperate at all, everything was decided by Ji Jingchen.


    Meanwhile, He Lili had everything Jiuyuan requested prepared for her.


    Two dayster, Du Jiuyuan did not receive any news from Jiang Cheng and assumed that the next day would be the official wedding day. She was ready to pack up and move to a property under He Lili¡¯s name.


    Just as she was about to go out, Jiang Cheng arrived and informed her that the wedding would be postponed for two days.

 Chapter 13

    <h4>Chapter 13: A Match Made in Heaven</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan heaved a sigh of relief. She had thought that Ji Jingchen had noticed something amiss and sent Jiang Cheng over to keep an eye on her. That would have caused all her efforts to bepletely wasted.


    Jiang Cheng had told her that Ji Jingchen would be attending the birthday party of a big shot in the business circle tonight and needed a femalepanion.


    ¡°It has nothing to do with me.¡± As long as Ji Jingchen did note to see her, Du Jiuyuan would not mind if the damn wedding was postponed for two years, let alone two days.


    ¡°Madam, this is CEO Ji¡¯s request. Please understand and don¡¯t make things difficult for me.¡± Jiang Cheng was very distressed. The temperamental Ji Jingchen was already very difficult to please, now the sudden wedding preparations since the past few days had made Jiang Chen even busier.


    Du Jiuyuan understood Ji Jingchen¡¯s temper very well. If she refused to apany him, Jiang Cheng would suffer from Ji Jingchen¡¯s wrath. Even though she was currently nning an escape, she should still confuse that annoying man.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go change.¡± Du Jiuyuan stood up and returned to her room.


    She was getting more and more confused about what Ji Jingchen meant to do. Could he be nning to expose their rtionship to the public?


    If this had happened earlier during their happy days, Du Jiuyuan would have been so delighted and would not be able to sleep for three days and three nights.


    Du Jiuyuan chose a gorgeous golden long dress that revealed her shoulders. Her hair was casually draped down and she put on some simple makeup.


    When she walked out of the room, she did not see Jiang Cheng, but Ji Jingchen in a ck tuxedo instead.


    The moment he saw Du Jiuyuan, Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes shed with surprise. In the past, Du Jiuyuan had always dressed very simply and casually. She rarely put on makeup, causing her face to look clean but not eye-catching.


    Now that she had dressed up a little by wearing a formal evening gown, she looked very eye-catching indeed.


    Du Jiuyuan did not know that Ji Jingchen woulde. Her expression was a little solemn. She took a step back to keep a distance from him, her eyes a little misty.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    ¡°To pick you up.¡±


    ¡°Shall we set off now, then?¡±


    The two of them had a rare harmony between them, as if they were different from usual.


    Ji Jingchen pointed at her feet. She had not changed her shoes yet.


    Du Jiuyuan came to her senses. She picked out a pair of golden high heels that matched her clothes perfectly. Just as she was about to bend down to change her shoes, Ji Jingchen had already squatted down gently. He swiftly picked up the shoes?and carefully changed them for her.


    She took a deep breath and looked at Ji Jingchen¡¯s actions, deep in thought.


    Actually, this was not the first time he had put on shoes for her.


    She still remembered that during a spring outing in university, she had walked very far with a pair of shoes that did not fit, causing her feet to be covered in blisters.


    She called Ji Jingchen and begged him toe pick her up.


    When everyone had left and she thought that Ji Jingchen would note, he suddenly appeared and looked as if he was pleasantly surprised.


    At that time, Ji Jingchen did not say anything. He just squatted down, took off her shoes, and threw them away. Then, he carried her to the car.


    These beautiful memories had disappeared without a trace. The memories that Du Jiuyuan thought could support her to continue living with Ji Jingchen had all been withered by the tides of time.


    Ji Jingchen helped her change her shoes. He stood up and extended his arm in front of her, waiting quietly.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s gaze fell on his arm. She hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she gently held onto his arm and went out with him.


    Jiang Cheng was waiting downstairs. When he saw theming down, a thought suddenly appeared in his mind ¡ª they were a match made in heaven.


    Jiang Cheng had never thought that the two of them were a good match before. Only now did he finally realize that his boss would only lower his defenses in front of Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Drive!¡±Ji Jingchen¡¯s sharp gaze swept over Jiang Cheng. There was a strong warning in his eyes.


    Jiang Cheng was shocked and only then did he react. He hurriedly opened the car door for Ji Jingchen.


    In the car, Du Jiuyuan kept her distance from Ji Jingchen. The two of them sat down together.


    Ji Jingchen did not lean over as usual. He ordered Jiang Cheng to start the car and then closed his eyes to rest.


    The birthday banquet was held in a ce that only members could enter. The people who came here were either rich or nobility. To put it simply, they were all famous people in Hong Kong.


    Ji Jingchen and Du Jiuyuan entered the venue together and instantly became the focus of everyone present.


    Firstly, the focus was due to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s beauty and aura. Secondly, it was because she was standing by Ji Jingchen¡¯s side.


    Ji Jingchen rarely participated in such events, and even when he did, he had never brought a woman with him. Everyone was secretly guessing the identity of this woman. Only a few people present knew about Du Jiuyuan, but they kept it a secret.


    Faced with everyone¡¯s sharp gazes, Du Jiuyuan felt a little ufortable because this was the first time she and Ji Jingchen had appeared in public side by side.


    On second thought however, none of them knew who she was, so Du Jiuyuan heaved a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Jingchen, you came at the right time again. I thought you weren¡¯ting.¡± Gu Xingchen held a ss of wine and slowly walked over.


    ¡°Du... Du Jiuyuan?¡± A sudden voice rang out, making Du Jiuyuan the center of attention once again.


    There was no need to guess the source of the voice. It surely must be Ji Jingchen¡¯s toxic friend, Lu Ziang.


    Although the people present did not know what Du Jiuyuan looked like, they all knew her name.

 Chapter 14

    <h4>Chapter 14: Attending a Birthday Party</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Hello, Mr. Gu. Hello, Mr. Lu,¡± Du Jiuyuan greeted the two of them formally.


    Since things hade to this, she had no choice but to brace herself and ept everyone¡¯s scrutiny and attention.


    Gu Xingchen was not as surprised as Lu Ziang. He nodded his head to show his gentleness and elegance, disying the charm of a mature man.


    ¡°Are my eyes ying tricks on me? Is this woman truly the one that they call the stupid Du Jiuyuan?¡± Lu Ziang approached Gu Xingchen and said in a voice that he thought no one else could hear.


    ¡°It seems like it¡¯s time to release a piece of news about Lu Ziang¡¯s nationwide marriage search. It¡¯s rare for you to have the time toe out and socialize,¡± Ji Jingchen stared at Lu Ziang and said in a t tone.


    Lu Ziang instantly got as quiet as a mouse upon seeing a cat. ¡°Don¡¯t mention anything about that.¡±


    In Hong Kong, the Lu family was ranked second only to the Ji family. Lu Ziang did not care about his family¡¯s wealth and had insisted on entering the entertainment industry.


    His father failed to persuade him, so he could only let Lu Ziang be. Before Lu Ziang became famous, his old father posted a national marriage proposal for him. At that time, all the socialites in Hong Kong who knew about Lu Ziang got very excited.


    However, Lu Ziang quickly made the proposal disappear. He had now be a hot male celebrity in the entertainment industry. Many people found screenshots of the ads from back then and joked that they would have already been married to him if they found out about it earlier. Perhaps they would even have children already by now.


    In Hong Kong¡¯s socialite circle, Old Master Lu¡¯s words had been circting all the time. As long as one could marry Lu Ziang, they would not need to ask for anything else in their life anymore.


    ¡°Lu Ziang, Gu Xingchen, you know both of them. From now on, you can refer to Lu Ziang as Xiao Luzi.¡± Ji Jingchen officially introduced his friends to Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, don¡¯t push your luck!¡± Lu Ziang was so angry that his entire body trembled.


    Du Jiuyuan could feel that Lu Ziang was hostile toward her, but why did Ji Jingchen call him Xiao Luzi? She became more puzzled.


    ¡°His surname is Lu,¡± Ji Jingchen immediately exined.


    Du Jiuyuan finally understood. She looked at Lu Ziang as if to say, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to have such a nickname.¡±


    She still remembered that He Lili often said, ¡°If you want to marry, then marry Gu Xingchen. If you want to be sexually satisfied, then sleep with Lu Ziang.¡±.


    Lu Ziang was a little depressed. Ji Jingchen had exposed his shorings without mercy. At this moment, he felt terribly embarrassed. All of his good mood was gone in an instant.


    ¡°Hmph.¡± Lu Ziang left with a ss of wine in his hand.


    ¡°Go and greet CEO Dong first. I¡¯ll go and talk to Lu,¡± Gu Xingchen said as he looked at Lu Ziang¡¯s back.


    Then, he nodded to Du Jiuyuan before leaving politely.


    Du Jiuyuan could feel Lu Ziang¡¯s hostility, so she could naturally feel how kind Gu Xingchen is as well. She smiled lightly in response.


    Ji Jingchen led Du Jiuyuan toward the birthday boy to greet him.


    CEO Dong was a senior business person in the business world. He had even helped Ji Jingchen previously and taught him a lot. Therefore, Ji Jingchen respected him very much.


    ¡°CEO Dong, Madam Dong, this is my wife, Du Jiuyuan,¡± Ji Jingchen said concisely.


    Du Jiuyuan did not expect Ji Jingchen to introduce her so formally. She was stunned for a few seconds before she reacted.


    ¡°Nice to meet you, CEO Dong. Nice to meet you, Madam Dong.¡± Although it was toote for Ji Jingchen to do all this now, Du Jiuyuan would still give him enough dignity and respect.


    Today was CEO Dong¡¯s sixtieth birthday. His sideburns were white and his face had aging spots.


    After hearing Ji Jingchen¡¯s introduction, he looked kindly at Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°When I heard you said you were married, I thought you were trying to trick me. I didn¡¯t expect it to be true. I even thought of introducing our daughter, Qing, to you,¡± CEO Dong said in a joyful tone.


    Madam Dong smiled and red at him. ¡°You wish. How old is our girl? She¡¯s unruly and willful, certainly not good enough for Jingchen. On the other hand, I see that Miss Jiuyuan here is a perfect match.¡±


    ¡°You tter me, Madam Dong. I find your daughter to be so cute. Naturally, there will be a good match for her. As for me, I already have a beautiful woman by my side.¡± If Ji Jingchen was formally introducing Du Jiuyuan earlier, he was openly singing praises about her now.


    CEO Dong¡¯s status in Hong Kong¡¯s business circle was very high, and there were plenty of people who came today. Presumably, from tomorrow onwards, there would no longer be any rumors about Ji Jingchen marital status anymore.


    CEO Dong and Madam Dong looked at each other and smiled. They realized?that Ji Jingchen was finally enlightened. Otherwise, with his ice-cold appearance, it could be said that his marriage would be fraught with difficulties.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, judging from your tone, you don¡¯t sound like a local.¡± Madam Dong started chatting with Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°I¡¯m from Zhongshan. I came to Hong Kong at the age of 16.¡±


    At the age of 16, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s grandfather, whom she had relied on for a long time, passed away. Grandmother Ji had flown over personally to help with the funeral proceedings. She also brought Du Jiuyuan back to Hong Kong to be raised.


    ¡°What a coincidence. I¡¯m also from Zhongshan. It¡¯s a pity that I haven¡¯t gone back for a long time.¡± Madam Dong¡¯s eyes lit up with joy, followed by immense regret.


    She had alsoe to Hong Kong at a young age.. It had been many years since she had returned to her hometown.

 Chapter 15

    <h4>Chapter 15: Lu Ziang¡¯s Hostility</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°I went back oncest year. Things are pretty good over there now. If you have time, you certainly can go back and take a look for yourself.¡± Du Jiuyuan gained a very good impression of thisdy standing in front of her.


    Ji Jingchen heard Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words and frowned. Did she go back to Zhongshanst year? Why did he not know about it?


    ¡°Sigh, I keep thinking about going back, but I can¡¯t get away from my work here. I almost forgot what my hometown was like.¡± Madam Dong sighed. Today was supposed to be a happy asion, but her heart was filled with nostalgia.


    ¡°When I went backst year, I took some photos. Madam Dong, if you¡¯re interested, we can have a look at them together.¡± Du Jiuyuan did not want to see Madam Dong being sad, so she remembered about the photos in her phone.


    ¡°That¡¯s great. CEO Ji, you wouldn¡¯t mind if I borrow your beautiful wife for a while, right?¡± Madam Dong¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard that there were photos.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan let go of Ji Jingchen¡¯s hand and held onto Madam Dong¡¯s arm. They then walked toward the resting area inside.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s gaze followed Du Jiuyuan all the way until the two of them disappeared from sight.


    ¡°This is turning out to be such a romantic day for you,¡± CEO Dong teased Ji Jingchen.


    Ji Jingchen did not acknowledge CEO Dong¡¯s words. He was thinking about another matter. Based on the way Du Jiuyuan acted previously, she probably would not have apanied him to this banquet. However, not only did she dress up to attend, she even cooperated to make conversation with Madam Dong. This was theplete opposite of her previous attitude, which was certainly thought-provoking.


    ¡°I may be very old, but I still have the ability to judge people. Your wife has a pure heart, so you have to cherish her.¡± Seeing that Ji Jingchen was a little absent-minded, CEO Dong advised him.


    Ji Jingchen nodded and suddenly said, ¡°CEO Dong, there¡¯s something that I might have to trouble you with.¡±


    ...


    Du Jiuyuan apanied Madam Dong to look at the photos for a while and then talked about the changes in her hometown.


    Madam Dong¡¯s eyes were red with tears. She took the initiative to exchange WeChat messages with Du Jiuyuan, saying that she would definitely take more photos for Du Jiuyuan as well when she went back in the future.


    ¡°I¡¯m old and useless. I can¡¯t afford to do anything anymore. I don¡¯t know whether I might still live to see another day tomorrow.¡± Madam Dong was a little sad. She knew that she might never go back to her hometown again.


    ¡°Cheer up, today is a happy asion. Besides, I can take a trip to Zhongshan together with you...¡± Du Jiuyuanforted Madam Dong for a while and she eventually calmed down a little.


    Du Jiuyuan sent her back to the hall and went to the bathroom. When she came out, she received a call from He Lili.


    ¡°I¡¯ve made the arrangements here. When are you nning to leave?¡± He Lili was very efficient, especially when it came to matters involving Du Jiuyuan. She was especially attentive.


    ¡°Wait for my call. I¡¯ve been dragged to attend a birthday party with him.¡± Du Jiuyuan understood that if she wanted to leave, she had to appease Ji Jingchen so that she could catch him off guard.


    Lu Ziang was very angry because Ji Jingchen had revealed his background. He saw Du Jiuyuan from afar and walked over.


    ¡°Howe I see you everywhere? You¡¯re such bad luck.¡± Clearly, Lu Ziang was trying to pick a bone with Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to be unlucky, you can shut yourself in.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s temper was not to be trifled with, so she immediately retorted.


    ¡°Lu Ziang, is it... is it that Lu Ziang?¡± He Lili was also one of Lu Ziang¡¯s die-hard fans.


    ¡°Yeah, I really don¡¯t understand why you like him. Lili, I¡¯m hanging up now. I¡¯ll look for youter.¡± Du Jiuyuan hung up the phone and ignored Lu Ziang, and prepared to leave.


    ¡°You, stop right there.¡± Lu Ziang finally reacted. This Du Jiuyuan was clearly not a person who was easy to bully, but he was not someone to be trifled with either.


    ¡°Oh, I seem to have forgotten that Superstar Lu still has to go through a nationwide marriage search! It¡¯s not possible for you to keep yourself shut in.¡± Du Jiuyuan left after saying this.


    At that moment, Gu Xingchen found Lu Ziang and stopped him from pursuing Du Jiuyuan further.


    ¡°Don¡¯t provoke her. When Jingchen gets angry, he won¡¯t even acknowledge his own family.¡± Gu Xingchen could tell that Ji Jingchen loved Du Jiuyuan very much.


    ¡°Xingchen, don¡¯t be fooled by her. She has a heart of steel. A rose covered in thorns.¡± This was Lu Ziang¡¯s evaluation of Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°You realized this, yet you still dare to provoke her?¡± Gu Xingchen asked frankly.


    ¡°I can¡¯t let her lie to Jingchen.¡± Lu Ziang admired Ji Jingchen very much, so he was very hostile towards Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°What makes you think that he doesn¡¯t like the current Du Jiuyuan?¡±


    ...


    When Du Jiuyuan returned to the banquet hall, Madam Dong just happened to apany CEO Dong on stage to give a speech, thanking everyone foring to his birthday party. After some polite words, she officially announced her retirement and wanted to hand thepany over to her son and daughter-inw to manage. From this moment onwards, she was ready to enjoy her old age in peace.


    ¡°Next, there¡¯s a very important matter to be announced by a special someone.. Let¡¯s have the person himselfe up here to announce it!!¡± CEO Dong smiled and pointed at Ji Jingchen below the stage.

 Chapter 16

    <h4>Chapter 16: There Was Only One Chance</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Jingchen stepped forward and held Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand. The two of them went on stage under the watchful eyes of the audience.


    CEO Dong enthusiastically handed the microphone to the two of them. He let the couple stand in the middle while he held his wife¡¯s hand and walked off the stage.


    ¡°Today, in conjunction with CEO Dong¡¯s birthday banquet, I would like to formally introduce a person to everyone ¡ª Du Jiuyuan. She is my wife and we will be holding a wedding in two days. Everyone is hereby invited to attend.¡±


    Once these words were uttered, the entire venue fell silent. Only CEO Dong and Madam Dong pped their hands in delight. The others then followed their lead and finally reacted and pped their hands too.


    When Lu Ziang heard Ji Jingchen¡¯s words, he stood rooted to the ground. ¡°Did I hear wrongly? Jingchen is going to have a wedding with that woman?¡±


    Gu Xingchen calmly took a step to the side and replied after distancing himself, ¡°You didn¡¯t hear wrongly.¡±


    Lu Ziang¡¯s mind was filled with the image of Ji Jingchen personally saying that he wanted to marry Du Jiuyuan. He waspletely shocked.


    Du Jiuyuan who was on stage was also shocked. When she heard Ji Jingchen¡¯s words, she froze on the spot. She turned her head and looked at the man beside her in disbelief.


    So, this was his ultimate goal.


    At this moment, trying to embarrass Ji Jingchen would be akin to having a death wish. Thus, Du Jiuyuan endured it and did not say anything.


    ...


    There was no second half of the banquet for Du Jiuyuan. Her mind seemed to be fixed on the moment when Ji Jingchen pulled her onto the stage and said those words earlier.


    Even Lu Ziang kept looking at her provocatively, but she did not provide any reaction.


    It was not until Ji Jingchen sent her back to the hotel that she recovered from the shock.


    ¡°Send me back to the apartment,¡± Du Jiuyuan said coldly.


    ¡°Why?¡± In Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes, this presidential suite was much better than her apartment.


    ¡°This is not the ce I should be.¡± Du Jiuyuan still felt morefortable living in her small apartment.


    Moreover, people were watching her 24 hours a day at the hotel, so she had no way to carry out her n.


    ¡°Why are you unhappy?¡± After hearing Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words, Ji Jingchen felt that she had returned to a bad mood once again.


    Du Jiuyuan was so angry that she almostughed. ¡°Why should I be happy?¡±


    ¡°From now on, all the important people in Hong Kong city will know that you are my wife. Stop thinking about getting a divorce anymore.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s thin and slender figure appeared particrly deste in the night¡¯s darkness.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, do you not know how to respect people? Tomorrow, the entire Hong Kong city will know that I am your wife. I will be the public enemy of all the women who adore you. You are always so self-centered and never consider the feelings of others.¡± Du Jiuyuan sneered and said with great disdain.


    Ji Jingchen was silent for a moment. He took note of how resolute Du Jiuyuan was and made a concession. He agreed to send her back to the apartment.


    This time, he did not get out of the car. Instead, he merely watched Du Jiuyuan gradually disappear out of sight from behind.


    Was this not what she wanted?


    The first thing Du Jiuyuan did when she went upstairs to wash her face. She tried hard to calm herself down.


    ¡°B*stard! B*stard!¡± Du Jiuyuan had to admit that she was moved. This wedding was truly what she wanted most previously.


    Ji Jingchen not only could anger others easily, but he could also make people suffer a lot.


    Du Jiuyuan then called He Lili.


    ¡°Did you ask for Master Lu¡¯s autograph on my behalf?¡± Lu Ziang was not only a popr male star, but he was also a first-ss gamer. From time to time, he would do a live stream with his fans.


    In the eyes of others, Lu Ziang was a generous guy who gave out plenty of gifts for his fans, but in the eyes of Du Jiuyuan, he was different.


    It was a tant act of money-making.


    ¡°He has an inexplicable hostility toward me and I didn¡¯t want to talk to him.¡± Du Jiuyuan was not angry. If it were not for Lu Ziang¡¯s hostility, she would indeed have asked for an autograph on Lili¡¯s behalf.


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll just marry Gu Xingchen. He¡¯s the most handsome criminal police officer in Hong Kong,¡± said He Lili without hesitation.


    In her fantasy, her two dream lovers wouldpete with each other to invite her to dinner and chase after her.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. Have you made all the arrangements?¡± Du Jiuyuan needed to stay firm with her decision. Facing Ji Jingchen, she might only have this one chance.


    ¡°Yes, I have.


    ¡°All the arrangements will be ready tomorrow night.¡±


    ...


    The next day, Jiang Cheng arrived at the apartment early in the morning. ¡°Good morning, madam.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m no longer a member of the Ji family.¡± Du Jiuyuan felt that it was extremely awkward to hear Jiang Cheng address her like that.


    ¡°Madam, this is the design proposal from the weddingpany. Kindly confirm your choice. Tomorrow will be the official day of the wedding.¡± Jiang Cheng ignored Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words. In his opinion, Du Jiuyuan was still in love with CEO Ji.


    ¡°Oh right, CEO Ji also said that you can invite any of your friends to the wedding. Here are the invitations..¡± Jiang Cheng took out a stack of exquisite invitation cards and ced them on the table.

 Chapter 17

    <h4>Chapter 17: A Different Person</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°CEO Ji seems to be very forgetful. Other than Lili, do I have any other friends in Hong Kong city?¡± This was another important reason why Du Jiuyuan insisted on getting a divorce. She realized that she was getting very lonely.


    Jiang Cheng was stunned for a moment. Ever since Du Jiuyuan asked for a divorce, she seemed to have changed into a different person altogether.


    She used to be gentle, but now she is cold. Du Jiuyuan used to be a very easygoing person, but now she freely disses anyone that she wishes to.


    ¡°Well, the fact is that CEO Ji asked you to invite whomever you want. Don¡¯t you still have a lot of ssmates from your university days?¡± Jiang Cheng¡¯s brain worked quickly and set his tone to be as friendly as possible.


    ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. You can take all these invitation cards back!¡± Du Jiuyuan was eating breakfast. She took a sip of milk thoughtfully and said those words.


    ¡°Okay. What else can I do for you, Madam?¡± Jiang Cheng did not dare to provoke Du Jiuyuan again, so he decided to take a step back.


    ¡°Do you know how to fix a water pipe?¡± Du Jiuyuan suddenly asked.


    ¡°Ah?¡± Jiang Cheng was stunned.


    ¡°No? Then I¡¯ll get someone to fix it. You can leave now!¡± Du Jiuyuan waved her hand and asked Jiang Cheng to leave.


    ¡°I know how to fix it. Let me do it!¡± Jiang Cheng realized that if anyone found out that he resorted to hiring a plumber for Du Jiuyuan, CEO Ji would definitely skin him alive.


    Du Jiuyuan led the man to the kitchen. The water pipe in the sink drain was broken. She was about to ask someone to fix it after breakfast.


    ¡°Take off your coat. It will get dirty and you¡¯d have to change it,¡± Du Jiuyuan said slowly when Jiang Cheng was about to start fixing it.


    Jiang Cheng looked at the water stains on the floor and then at his new suit. He agreed.


    ¡°Thank you, Mrs. Ji.¡± As expected, Du Jiuyuan still treated him well despite her unpleasant attitude.


    He took off his suit and handed it to Du Jiuyuan. He rolled up his sleeves and picked up the toolbox, looking like he was about to begin a very important task.


    Du Jiuyuan took his jacket and walked into the bedroom. She took out his phone, guessed a password, and unsurprisingly unlocked the phone.


    Sure enough, after so many years, there were only two passwords that Jiang Cheng had ever used.


    Du Jiuyuan got up and returned to the living room. While watching Jiang Cheng¡¯s every move, she found Ji Jingchen¡¯s itinerary. He was going to attend a charity dinner tonight.


    This was her only chance.


    When Jiang Cheng finished fixing the water pipe, Du Jiuyuan had already put his phone back.


    ¡°It¡¯s fixed?¡±


    ¡°Yes, madam.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re too kind, madam. If there¡¯s anything, just look for me.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan sent Jiang Cheng away. The moment the door closed, the smile on her face disappeared.


    There was not much time left. Du Jiuyuan asked He Lili to use her fake ID in buying a ne ticket to the Western Coast. Next, she used her old phone number to call a taxi in order to reach South City. Upon arrivalter, she would choose a few nearby provinces and cities for her next destination and to take a different taxi to get there.


    For the convenience of traveling, Du Jiuyuan only carried a single backpack and pretended to be a backpacker.


    There was some cash in it, enough for her to survive for a period of time.


    When she went downstairs, the cab driver who would take her to South City was already waiting. She got into the car and took off. Momentster, Du Jiuyuan descended at a ce where there were no traffic and surveince cameras. Then, she asked the driver to continue driving to South City.


    On the other hand, He Lili had prepared another driver that was waiting for Du Jiuyuan for a long time. Du Jiuyuan then made sure that there were no surveince cameras around and got into the car and sessfully left Hong Kong city.


    The charity banquet that Ji Jingchen attended was nothing more than rich people who took out their collections and donated more than half of the auction proceeds. As it was an act of giving love to gain a good reputation in return, the bidding price was usually very high.


    Ji Jingchen felt inexplicably annoyed. He came here today with a purpose. Thest item was a set of jewelry from the Tang dynasty. There was a high price with no prospective buyers and he had intended to buy it for the wedding.


    ¡°Make a video call to madam.¡± Ji Jingchen instructed Jiang Cheng to look for Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°CEO Ji, I can¡¯t seem to connect to Madam¡¯s phone.¡±


    ¡°Hello, the number you have dialed is not reachable. Please try againter.¡± Ji Jingchen held his phone tightly, ready to crush it.


    ¡°Help me find someone.¡± Ji Jingchen dialed another number, and the other side answered quickly.


    ¡°I¡¯m a criminal police officer, not a private detective,¡± Gu Xingchen, who was busy with his own tasks on the other end of the phone, said snappily.


    ¡°I need you to look for Du Jiuyuan.¡±


    ¡°Got it.¡± Gu Xingchen was stunned for a second. Then, he said something in particr and hung up.


    ¡°Madam is missing? How can that be? CEO Ji, are you thinking too much? Perhaps madam¡¯s phone is out of battery?¡± Jiang Cheng was a little puzzled when he heard Ji Jingchen make such a big fuss.


    ¡°She was fine when I went to send her the invitation. I even helped her fix the water pipe.¡± Jiang Cheng paused and added.


    ¡°You helped her fix the water pipe? What did she say when you did that?¡± Ji Jingchen trusted his instincts that there was something amiss.


    ¡°She didn¡¯t say anything. She even handed me a ss of water. Everything was very normal..¡± Jiang Cheng paused before adding. ¡°Could it be that the water pipe is broken again? Perhaps madam sent someone to fix it and something happened after?¡±

 Chapter 18

    <h4>Chapter 18: Climbing a Mountain</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Jingchen calmly analyzed for a while. It was absolutely impossible that something had happened.


    ¡°You have to get that jewelry set for me. I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Ji Jingchen left Jiang Cheng alone at the charity banquet.


    Meanwhile, at the police station.


    Ji Jingchen personally drove over. Along the way, he tried calling Du Jiuyuan many times, only to find that her phone was still turned off.


    ¡°The surveince footage shows that she got into a car. The car was heading to South City, but she¡¯s not in the car right now.¡± Gu Xingchen was not surprised to see Ji Jingchening over. He revealed the results of the investigation in a casual manner.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan got out of the car at a blind spot where there were no surveince cameras. Oh right, she also asked a friend to get her a fake ID and bought a ne ticket to the Western Coast.¡± This was all the information that could be found at the moment.


    Ji Jingchen could only guess where she was.


    ¡°It¡¯s all wrong. She wouldn¡¯t go to such an obvious ce. Moreover, she has a fatal w ¡ª air sickness. She just wants to escape from the marriage.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s air sickness was very serious. Every time she had to be on an airne, she would feel dizzy and weak.


    ¡°Perhaps she is heading back to her hometown?¡±


    As a longtime friend, Gu Xingchen knew that Ji Jingchen had a certain problem. He would not allow himself to lose control, even if it was for the sake of love. Therefore, Ji Jingchen had always disyed a negative attitude towards Du Jiuyuan. This is the nature of mankind, they would only cherish something when they were about to lose it!


    ¡°Where exactly did she go missing?¡± Ji Jingchen asked.


    There were not many ces without cameras.


    ¡°I have identified the ce.¡± Gu Xingchen immediately began to check the cars behind the school.


    Coincidentally, the car that Du Jiuyuan got intoter was the only one that entered this area besides the earlier taxi.


    ¡°That car has already left Hong Kong city. It didn¡¯t take the highway. It¡¯s probably at this location.¡± Gu Xingchen exined the information he had found.


    ¡°She¡¯s going to Ling City.¡± Ji Jingchen was very certain.


    ¡°Why do you think so?¡± Gu Xingchen was a little puzzled.


    ¡°Ling City is more developed, and there are many small alleys that would make it easy for her to hide. Most importantly, she has been there before,¡± Ji Jingchen exined.


    He still remembered that year when Du Jiuyuan came back from Ling City. She had told him about the local culture of that ce in his office. Unfortunately, he was dealing with work and did not pay much attention to her.


    ¡°If so, she should reach the city soon. It would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.¡± Gu Xingchen¡¯s police authority was only useful in Hong Kong, not other ces.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Ji Jingchen left the police station quickly.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s first stop was indeed Ling City, but her final destination was another ce. When she was about to reach Ling city, there was a traffic jam up ahead. She did not move much after half an hour.


    ¡°Sir, what¡¯s going on up ahead?¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little upset.


    ¡°There seems to be a traffic ident. It¡¯ll return to normal in a while.¡± The driver that was hired by He Lili, was quite friendly.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart shook. An absurd idea shed through her mind. Although she felt that it was unlikely, she still became cautious.


    She put on a cap and handed the cash that she had prepared in advance to the driver. ¡°I¡¯ll get off here.¡±


    The driver was dumbfounded. ¡°We haven¡¯t reached our destination yet. Lili said that I must send you to your destination.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Let me get off!¡± The feeling inside her grew stronger and stronger. Du Jiuyuan insisted on leaving.


    The driver opened the car door and allowed Du Jiuyuan to leave.


    Du Jiuyuan got out of the car and looked around. She saw a mountain not far away. She had climbed this mountain before as one of her leisure activities. There was a small vige on the other side of the mountain. Even if Ji Jingchen had correctly guessed that she would go to Ling City, he would certainly not be looking at this ce.


    Thus, she began to climb the mountain.


    Her hunch was right. The cause of the traffic jam was not due to an ident, but because every car that entered Ling City had to be checked.


    Gu Xingchen did not have that much authority, but Ji Jingchen did! With just a call from him, the police came to set up a checkpoint.


    Half an hour was more than enough for Ji Jingchen to rush to Ling City from the highway.


    There was a police car and a ck Rolls-Royce parked at the checkpoint. Ji Jingchen looked at the cars that had passed the checkpoint, and his face turned darker and darker.


    Gu Xingchen did not make it to the ce as fast as Ji Jingchen but he still arrived shortly after.


    ¡°Are you sure she¡¯lle here? It¡¯s been so long, but we haven¡¯t been able to find her,¡± Gu Xingchen opened the door of the Rolls-Royce and asked.


    ¡°She¡¯s not in the car, but that doesn¡¯t mean she¡¯s not here. She grew up in the mountains with Elder Du. She lived with animals, and she¡¯s more sensitive to danger than animals. Any slight movement will make her more alert.¡±


    How could it be said that Ji Jingchen did not care about Du Jiuyuan? The truth is, he knew a lot about her!


    ¡°Then what should we do now?¡± Gu Xingchen asked.


    ¡°Seal the mountain.¡± Ji Jingchen gave the instructions as if it was a simple matter.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a little girl, why would she go into the mountains? When it gets dark, is she going to spend the night there?¡± Gu Xingchen was very surprised.

 Chapter 19

    <h4>Chapter 19: Mountain Fire</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°I told you, she grew up on the mountains. Other girls might be afraid, but to Du Jiuyuan, going up the mountains is as natural as going home for dinner.¡±


    Seeing how determined Ji Jingchen was, Gu Xingchen¡¯s eyes lit up with curiosity. He really wanted to know if that girl really had the guts to spend the night alone in the mountains!


    Ji Jingchen called over forty people and began to search the mountains before nightfall.


    ...


    The sky slowly darkened as Du Jiuyuan climbed over the mountains.


    She still had a bottle of water and half a loaf of bread in her backpack. She had to drink the water sparingly, otherwise, it would be very difficult for her to endure. The higher she climbed up the mountains, the colder the temperature got. Du Jiuyuan took out the only piece of clothing from her backpack and put it on.


    ¡°Annoying man! He¡¯s really haunting me.¡± If not for Ji Jingchen¡¯s arrival, she would have been on her way to Shaoyang City by now. She was so angry that she cursed at Ji Jingchen.


    Du Jiuyuan used the moonlight to climb the mountain carefully. Her steps became slower and slower. It took her more than two hours to climb halfway up the mountain.


    Despite growing up on the mountain, Du Jiuyuan still felt tired at this moment. She found a ce to sit down and rest for a while.


    Not far away, a red me shed before her eyes. The sizzling sound made Du Jiuyuan alert.


    The sky was dry, and she actually encountered a sudden mountain fire.


    Du Jiuyuan reacted and ran down the mountain. A fire like this had caused many people to die under the thick smoke. Du Jiuyuan did not run far before she felt the thick smokeing, making it difficult for her to breathe.


    Driven by her desire to survive, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s only thought was to run. The heatwave was behind her.


    Finally, a figure appeared in front of her. She clearly saw that it was Ji Jingchen.


    She wanted him to run quickly, but she could not make a sound.


    Ji Jingchen also noticed her. He rushed to the front of the pack and ran toward her.


    A burnt tree trunk fell over and hit Du Jiuyuan¡¯s back hard. She fell to the ground, but still managed to scream at the top of her hoarse voice, ¡°Run!¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s face turned dark. He rushed forward to lift the tree trunk and carried her in his arms. The two of them were caught in the fire.


    They had nned to seal off the mountain to look for someone, but the sudden mountain fire stopped them. The fireman asked Ji Jingchen and the others to wait at the foot of the mountain. He did not agree and insisted oning up with the fireman.


    Fortunately, the fireman quickly caught up and put out the fire for the two of them to escape.


    At this moment, Gu Xingchen rushed over and found that Ji Jingchen¡¯s hand was injured. Gu Xingchen wanted to carry Du Jiuyuan for him but was quickly rejected by Ji Jingchen.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s injury was not very serious. After the wood was charred, it was much lighter. There were some minor burns on her back and she fell into aa.


    Ji Jingchen hurriedly carried her away from the scene and got into the car to send her to the hospital.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s hands and arms were all burned. He only bandaged his wounds carelessly and then stood guard in front of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hospital bed.


    Du Jiuyuan slowly woke up. Before she fainted, she saw a mountain full of orange mes. Now that she has opened her eyes and saw Ji Jingchen, she did not know whether it was because of the mountain fire or Ji Jingchen, but she slowly shed tears.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± The burned skin on Ji Jingchen¡¯s hands had not been removed yet, but the doctor was already in the ward.


    ¡°CEO Ji, you should treat your wound again!¡± The doctor urged him from the side.


    ¡°Shut up. Let¡¯s see how she is first.¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t care about such a small injury.


    Du Jiuyuan pointed at Ji Jingchen¡¯s arm, indicating that she would not have a doctor to see her if he did not treat his injuries first.


    Only then did Ji Jingchenpromise. He let the doctor bandage his wound again and clean up the burned skin.


    The doctor did not give him arge amount of anesthetic. When he removed the burned skin, Ji Jingchen would feel intense pain, but Ji Jingchen did not even let out a single cry, though he sweated profusely.


    He looked at Du Jiuyuan the entire time. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes were filled with tears, and she could not speak for a moment.


    ¡°Apply the antibiotic three times a day. Don¡¯t let the wound get wet. It¡¯ll be fine once the new skin grows again,¡± the doctor reminded Ji Jingchen dutifully after he finished treating his wound.


    ¡°Her injuries are not serious. She needs to be hospitalized and be observed for the next two days. Her burns are very light. She just needs to change the bandage once a day,¡± the doctor said and left the ward in a hurry.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s aura was really too frightening. If he weren¡¯t a doctor who had to carry out his duty, he would have run away long ago.


    Ji Jingchen sat on Du Jiuyuan¡¯s bed and stared at the IV drip that was dripping cold liquid into her body. He nced at her from time to time.


    The two of them looked at each other speechlessly.


    ¡°Do you want to drink some water?¡± In the end, Ji Jingchen broke the silence.


    Du Jiuyuan shook her head and remained silent

 Chapter 20

    <h4>Chapter 20: Old Madam Ji</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    It was not that she did not want to talk about it, but her throat was in so much pain that she could not speak even a single word.


    Ji Jingchen covered her with a nket. ¡°Go to sleep! Everything will be fine once you wake up.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan thought that he would throw a tantrum at her. She did not expect him to be so calm.


    She simply did not think about anything else and slowly fell asleep. Her dreams were filled with the fierce orange mes on the mountain.


    When dawn broke, Du Jiuyuan was awakened by a burst of conversation and heard a voice that she was extremely familiar with.


    ¡°This girl is stubborn. She has the same temper as her grandfather. Last year, when she came back to visit me, she even told me that you treated her very well and went home every day to have dinner with her. Were you two fighting?¡± The person who spoke was Du Ling, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s aunt.


    This was also Du Jiuyuan¡¯s only rtive in this world.


    ¡°No. The two of us went climbing a mountain and encountered a mountain fire. We narrowly escaped death,¡± Ji Jingchen paused and said slowly.


    ¡°Auntie...¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s voice was hoarse, and every word she uttered hurt terribly.


    ¡°Did I wake you up? Jingchen told me that you two wanted to hold a rearranged wedding and invited me here.¡± Du Ling looked at Du Jiuyuan worriedly.


    She knew that this child always reported the good news to her but had never once mentioned any grievances she had suffered.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, what evil intentions do you have in mind? Things that happened between us stay between us and why did you have to get my family members involved?¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s good impression of him instantly disappeared.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, if the both of you have any misunderstandings, talk it over. Don¡¯t be like this. Jing Chen is very busy at work, so you have to be more understanding.¡± Du Ling did not know what Ji Jingchen had done, nor did she know about the mishaps Du Jiuyuan had suffered.


    Du Jiuyuan realized that she had lost herposure. She rubbed her sore throat and forced a smile. ¡°Auntie, I want to get a divorce.¡±


    This matter could not be hidden from her aunt. Ji Jingchen had invited her aunt over to make Du Jiuyuanpromise, so it was better to tell her the truth.


    ¡°Take care of your body first. Auntie will take good care of you in the next two days.¡± Du Ling was not surprised. She could see that Du Jiuyuan was not happy.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. She nced coldly at Ji Jingchen. This marriage was definitely going to end.


    The door of the ward was gently pushed open. Mrs. Ji could not stand Tang Yingxue¡¯s coaxing and cajole so she finally agreed to bring her to the hospital.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen.¡± The moment Tang Yingxue entered, she pounced on Ji Jingchen in a delicate manner.


    Ji Jingchen dodged. Tang Yingxue missed and fell to the ground.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen, you don¡¯t love me anymore...¡± When Tang Yingxue found out that Ji Jingchen had brought Du Jiuyuan¡¯s aunt over, she deliberately put on an act to confuse Du Ling.


    Du Ling had been through this before. She believed that Ji Jingchen would not abandon Du Jiuyuan, but seeing that Mrs. Ji did not stop Tang Yingxue¡¯s actions, she had a heavy feeling in her heart.


    ¡°This must be my inw! I¡¯m Yuanyuan¡¯s aunt. You can just address me as Younger Sister,¡± Du Ling went forward to hold Mrs. Ji¡¯s hand and said warmly.


    Mrs. Ji looked at Du Ling with a look of disdain that could not be hidden.


    ¡°Sorry, I can¡¯t ept you addressing me as an elder sister.¡±


    As Mrs. Ji spoke, she sized up Du Ling. Du Ling¡¯s skin was extremely rough, and no matter how she looked at it, she did not seem to be younger than her.


    ¡°Elder sister, I do not have any bad intentions. Please don¡¯t look at how old I appear to be, I¡¯m actually younger than you.¡± Du Ling said with a smile, making it impossible for people to get angry and this was probably the reason why one could never hit a person who was always smiling.


    The word ¡°elder ¡± hadpletely caused Mrs. Ji¡¯s face to turn sour. This was the word that women hated the most, not to mention a woman like Mrs. Ji who spent every day in a beauty salon. She could not bear to hear this word.


    It just so happened that Du Ling repeatedly called her ¡°Elder Sister¡±. She did not realize Mrs. Ji¡¯s face had turned dark.


    Only then did Tang Yingxue realize that she had beenpletely ignored.


    She climbed up on her own dejectedly, feeling a little scared by Ji Jingchen¡¯s re.


    Du Jiuyuan did not realize that her aunt actually had this ability¡ª to infuriate others. This was a simr attribute to Ji Jingchen, as they were both capable of infuriating others with ease.


    ¡°Auntie, please help me get some water!¡± Du Jiuyuan did not want to see them fight too much, so she spoke up.


    ¡°Yuanyuan needs to recuperate quietly. Madam Ji, you should take your adopted daughter back home!¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s words were both an eviction order and a clear indication of Tang Yingxue¡¯s identity.


    She was merely Madam Ji¡¯s adopted daughter.


    ¡°That¡¯s not right. She shouldn¡¯t be called Madam Ji. That title belongs to our Yuanyuan. She should be called Old Madam Ji...¡± Du Ling interjected at this moment.


    The word ¡®old¡¯ once again stung Madam Ji¡¯s nerves.


    ¡°Take care, Old Madam Ji. I won¡¯t see you out,¡± Ji Jingchen said.


    Tang Yingxue did not dare to be smug anymore. She went forward and held Madam Ji¡¯s arm. The two of them walked over arrogantly and left in frustration.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, the wedding will be postponed for another week. Take care of yourself. I still have urgent tasks to attend to at thepany. Go and get some rest, Jiang Cheng wille over in a while.. Let him take care of everything,¡± Ji Jingchen said as left without looking back.

 Chapter 21

    <h4>Chapter 21: Grandmother Ji is Coming Back</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan understood why Ji Jingchen left in such a hurry. Not only did he have to deal with hispany, but he was also afraid that he would end up saying things that he regretted.


    Until now, Ji Jingchen still had not given up on the idea of holding a wedding. He had even invited Du Jiuyuan¡¯s aunt over for the wedding.


    ¡°That woman hasn¡¯t left yet? Why is she still in the Ji family?¡± After Ji Jingchen left, Du Ling asked Du Jiuyuan about Tang Yingxue.


    ¡°She¡¯s Madam Ji¡¯s adopted daughter. Perhaps she considers herself to be the daughter-inw as well.¡± Du Jiuyuan did not hide anything from Du Ling.


    ¡°You¡¯ve registered your marriage with Ji Jingchen for a few years, but she still hasn¡¯t left yet?¡± Du Ling felt that Du Jiuyuan had suffered a hard time in the Ji family, which was why she was so angry at Madam Ji earlier.


    ¡°That¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that I want a divorce.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s gaze was firm, and so was her tone.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you just now. Why do you want a divorce? Is it because of that little girl? Don¡¯t worry, the old woman can¡¯t deal with me, neither can the young one.¡± Du Ling¡¯s tone was fiery, it was a good thing that she did not make a move earlier.


    ¡°It has nothing to do with them.¡± It is true that over the years, Tang Yingxue had bullied Du Jiuyuan many times, including the fact that she had always boasted that she coveted Ji Jingchen. Yet, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s decision had nothing to do with her.


    What Du Jiuyuan cared about the most was Ji Jingchen¡¯s attitude. He had disappointed her time and time again.


    ¡°In that case, could it be that that kid, Ji Jingchen, bullied you? Yuanyuan, you must remember that our Du family is definitely not a family who will tolerate any bullying...¡± Du Ling had always been like this, and she sincerely treated Du Jiuyuan like her own daughter.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t something that can be easily exined. Auntie, just remember that I must get a divorce at all costs. I have made up my mind.¡± Du Jiuyuan hoped that her aunt could understand, or in the very least, not do anything to stop her.


    Du Ling immediately calmed down. She understood that Du Jiuyuan must have suffered a great injustice.


    ¡®This child had always been sensible since she was young. She would definitely not cause such a ruckus for no reason.¡¯


    ¡°If you can¡¯t exin it in a simple manner, then tell me slowly. Yuanyuan, you need to tell me what exactly happened.¡± Du Ling sat by the bedside and spoke in a gentle tone. She did not look like the same person as before.


    All these years, Du Jiuyuan had only reported the good news to her only family member. Not a single bad news was ever shared. Because of this, Du Ling had assumed that Du Jiuyuan was living a happy life in the Ji family.


    However, as someone who had experienced it before, Du Lingpletely understood that life was not always smooth-sailing.


    It was just that she never expected that Du Jiuyuan and Ji Jingchen would already have such a huge rift between them.


    ...


    Within the next half hour, Du Jiuyuan calmly revealed the truth about her torturous years in the Ji family. She did not add any exaggerations to her story. She was so calm that it was as if she was telling someone else¡¯s story instead.


    Hearing her story, Du Ling became livid. She did not expect her niece to suffer so much injustice in the Ji family.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, stay here. I¡¯m going to the Ji family to give them a piece of my mind. How dare they treat a member of our Du family unjustly. Grandfather is gone, but I¡¯m still here! I¡¯m going to seek justice for you!¡± Du Ling stood up, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to leave.


    ¡°Auntie, I can¡¯t go through this divorce alone. Are you going to leave me alone?¡± Du Jiuyuan knew full well about her aunt¡¯s temper, so she could only show weakness to dissuade the woman.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, don¡¯t tell me you can¡¯t bear to leave that man! I¡¯m definitely going to meet the Ji family today to seek justice for you.¡± Du Ling understood Du Jiuyuan¡¯s character. Du Jiuyuan would never show weakness without a cause.


    Even if she really could not do it alone, she would not say a word.


    ¡°Auntie, there¡¯s no need for that. Besides, knowing Ji Jingchen¡¯s character, even if you go and teach Mrs. Ji a lesson, he would still continue with the wedding as per schedule.¡± Du Jiuyuan was clear about this point.


    She had used up her chance to escape. Now, she could only act ording to the circumstances.


    Du Ling was puzzled. Du Jiuyuan pointed at the door of the ward. Du Ling was shocked when she opened it. There were four bodyguards standing outside.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen still has a lot of bodyguards lingering around. If I want a divorce, I can only rely on Grandmother Ji.¡± In the entire Ji family, only Grandmother Ji had ever shown a hint of warmth to Du Jiuyuan.


    Since Ji Jingchen was in such a hurry to hold the wedding,?Grandmother Ji must being back soon. The only thing they could do now was to dy the date.


    ¡°Back then, Grandmother Ji went to Zhongshan to help with grandfather¡¯s funeral. I thought that she would treat you well because of our many years of friendship, thus I agreed to her idea of taking you away to be raised. I did not expect you to suffer such grievances...¡± Du Ling could not help but remark.


    She should have insisted on Du Jiuyuan to remain with her. As it was, the wound in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart was greater than the ones on her body right now.


    ¡°But, Ji Jingchen is her biological grandson. Will Grandmother Ji choose to help you?¡± Du Ling calmed down when she saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s pale face.. She was a little worried for her only niece.

 Chapter 22

    <h4>Chapter 22: There Is No Use in Running Away</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, but Grandmother Ji is not an unreasonable person.¡± This would also be thest hope for Du Jiuyuan.


    Otherwise, no one would be able to persuade that annoying man, Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Do whatever you want to do. If you really can¡¯t get it done, we¡¯ll go back to Zhongshan together. Auntie will take care of you for the rest of your life!¡± Du Ling held Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and said in an imposing manner.


    ...


    Three dayster, Du Jiuyuan was discharged from the hospital after undergoing a series of examinations. Other than her voice being a little hoarse, she no longer felt any difort.


    Ji Jingchen personally came to pick them up. ¡°Yuanyuan,?shall we go home?¡± It was rare for him to ask her about her wishes.


    ¡°I want to go back to the apartment. The Ji family home makes it hard for me to breathe.¡± Du Jiuyuan had listened to Du Ling¡¯s series of nagging over the past three days and one thing was clear. She could not go against Ji Jingchen for the time being.


    She did not wish to escape death once again like the time when they were trapped in the forest fire.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Ji Jingchen was silent for a while before replying.


    This time, Ji Jingchen sent Du Jiuyuan to the apartment and promptly left. However, the four bodyguards guarding Du Jiuyuan in the hospital earlier were now stationed near her apartment.


    Du Ling took the initiative to take on the responsibility of cooking for Du Jiuyuan. ording to her, Du Jiuyuan had just been discharged from the hospital and needed proper care.


    The two of them went out to buy vegetables together. Two big men followed behind them. Du Ling was a little angry, but there was nothing she could do. After all, they were only doing things ording to their master¡¯s orders.


    After returning to the apartment, Du Ling began to remove the bones from the chicken. This was a secret technique that she had learned for a long time and had a 70% sess rate.


    Knock, knock, knock¡ª


    There were a few loud knocks on the door. Du Jiuyuan went to open the door.


    Tang Yingxue immediately rushed in. She came alone.


    ¡°You¡¯re really here, Du Jiuyuan. Are you regretting your decision? You¡¯re worse than a dog for leaving Brother Jingchen. Tell me, what kind of bewitching soup did you give him?¡± The visitor was clearly not a friendly person. Plus, there was no Mrs. Ji by her side, so Tang Yingxue was acting particrly impudent.


    Du Jiuyuan was about to speak when a fresh carp was thrown straight at Tang Yingxue.


    ¡°Ah... what is this?¡± Tang Yingxue hurriedly tried to dodge, but it was already toote. The carp hit her squarely in the face.


    ¡°Oh my little carp, why are you being so immature and naive? Look, you finally got into trouble and bumped into something, aren¡¯t you just a little unlucky?¡± Du Lingpletely ignored Tang Yingxue¡¯s existence. She grabbed the carp and yed with it as if she was going tounch it at Tang Yingxue again.


    ¡°You... how dare you treat me like this?¡± Tang Yingxue was scared and felt ufortable at the same time, so she ended up shouting.


    Du Ling turned around and left with the fish in her hands.


    ¡°If you are able, go ahead and ask your Brother Jingchen to agree to divorce me and then marry you instead. That would be far better thaning here to pick a fight with me.¡± Thanks to Du Ling¡¯s intervention, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mood got much better.


    Tang Yingxue used her coat to wipe her face. Her makeup was a little messy now, and she looked very embarrassed.


    ¡°You...¡± Tang Yingxue was about to continue shouting when Du Ling appeared again with a kitchen knife and the same carp in her hand.


    ¡°I told you to be obedient. I don¡¯t know what kind of dirty thing you bumped into, so I have no choice but to kill you now and use you to make soup.¡± Then, Du Ling raised her hand and ended the carp¡¯s life.


    ¡°Do you want to drink the fish soup together?¡± Du Ling¡¯s hand was covered in fish blood as she walked around in front of Tang Yingxue.


    Tang Yingxue was scared out of her wits as she staggered away.


    ¡°To deal with a sl*t, you have to use special methods to intervene. The most important thing is that you can¡¯t get angry.¡± Du Ling washed her hands as she imparted her experience to Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded, right as a special ringtone sounded. It was the unique ringtone that she had set for Ji Jingchen.


    Previously, she had always looked forward to hearing that ringtone, but now she felt that it was ear-piercing.


    ¡°Tang Yingxue went to the apartment?¡± Ji Jingchen immediately questioned Du Jiuyuan upon answering the phone.


    ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Could it be that Tang Yingxue had immediatelyined about this incident to Ji Jingchen upon leaving?


    ¡°Did she hurt you in any way? If you wish, I¡¯ll get someone to stop her.¡± It seemed like Ji Jingchen would definitely be scolding Tang Yingxue right after he hung up the pher. This sudden change of attitude made Du Jiuyuan feel somewhat at a loss.


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. The two of them just held the phone in silence. They began topete to see who would speak first.


    ¡°Is it Jingchen? Come over for dinner tonight!¡± Du Ling shouted. She saw that Du Jiuyuan was just standing there in a daze. Du Jiuyuan held the phone in her hand without making a sound.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Ji Jingchen replied with one word and then hung up the phone, not giving Du Jiuyuan a chance to refuse.


    ¡°Auntie, what are you doing? I don¡¯t want to see him.¡± Du Jiuyuan wouldn¡¯t call back, neither could she stop Ji Jingchen froming over.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless to run away. Do you think you can get a divorce by hiding? Let hime. Auntie will test the waters for you..¡± Du Ling had a malicious smile on her face, and no one knew what ns she had in mind.

 Chapter 23

    <h4>Chapter 23: The Large Banquet</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    By the time Du Ling had arge table of mouth-watering dishes served, the sky had just turned dark. All the dishes on the table were spicy food.


    ¡°Auntie, he doesn¡¯t eat spicy food.¡± Du Jiuyuan liked spicy food, but because Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t eat it, she had not eaten it for a long time either.


    ¡°I know, but our Yuanyuan likes it!¡± Du Ling looked at Du Jiuyuan with a doting gaze.


    The doorbell rang and Du Ling went to open the door. Ji Jingchen held a bouquet of flowers in his hand and Jiang Cheng followed behind him, his hands full of things.


    ¡°What is this for? We¡¯re all family, what¡¯s the point of bringing gifts?¡± Du Ling invited him in enthusiastically.


    Little did Ji Jingchen know that what awaited him was a banquet.


    ¡°Jingchen! Auntie doesn¡¯t know what you like to eat, but ording to my Yuanyuan¡¯s preferences, I should definitely have chosen appropriate dishes. You¡¯ve been married to Yuanyuan for more than five years, so I believe you definitely know what she likes,¡± Du Ling said as she picked up some food for Ji Jingchen with her chopsticks.


    Every dish on the table was red and filled with chili.


    Du Jiuyuan loved spicy food, but Ji Jingchen never ate it. He looked at the chili-covered meat in his bowl and frowned.


    Du Jiuyuan gobbled it up,pletely ignoring Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Quick, try it. It¡¯s very delicious,¡± Du Ling urged when she saw that Ji Jingchen did not eat.


    Ji Jingchen looked at Du Jiuyuan, but she continued to eat very happily as if nothing was wrong.


    ¡°Ms. Du, CEO Ji doesn¡¯t eat spicy food.¡± Jiang Cheng couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and spoke up.


    ¡°Nonsense! Our Yuanyuan loves spicy food. How could Jingchen not like it? Come,e,e. This is devil pepper and Yuanyuan can eat several pieces in one go.¡± Du Ling enthusiastically picked up food for Ji Jingchen,pletely ignoring his solemn expression.


    Ji Jingchen had no choice but to eat. He picked up a piece of devil pepper nervously.


    The moment the pepper entered his mouth, he looked at Du Jiuyuan suspiciously. How many of these things could she eat at once?


    Ji Jingchen swallowed it forcefully. He felt as though his mouth was about to explode from the pain!


    Throughout the entire meal, Du Jiuyuan ate to her heart¡¯s content. Meanwhile, Du Ling had been busy serving more food to Ji Jingchen.


    Ji Jingchen, on the other hand, ate the pepper that he had never eaten before his entire life with a change of expression. Even though his forehead was covered in sweat, he remained silent.


    After eating, Du Jiuyuan stood up and returned to her room. Du Ling tidied up the dishes and busied herself in the kitchen. Ji Jingchen did not leave. Instead, he sat on the sofa and took a nap.


    Jiang Cheng was three steps away from him. When he saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s condition, he trembled slightly.


    Ji Jingchen, who had never eaten spicy food before, suddenly ate so much. His stomach must be feeling very ufortable.


    Du Jiuyuan returned to her room to find a box of medicine for the stomach. After hesitating for a moment, she took the medicine and walked out.


    She poured a cup of warm water for Ji Jingchen. She ced the medicine in front of him and was about to go back to her room when he unexpectedly pulled her back.


    ¡°You still care about me,¡± Ji Jingchen suddenly said, full of probing.


    ¡°Let go!¡± Du Jiuyuan felt an inexplicable fire rise in her heart.


    This annoying man was extremely arrogant as well.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t let go. Instead, he pulled even tighter. A pair of beautiful eyes stared at her, as if expressing endless affection.


    Du Jiuyuan wondered if she had seen it wrongly. Ji Jingchen was actually capable of making such an expression?


    ¡°If it isn¡¯t against thew to murder someone, I would have killed you with my own hands, thousands of times. I brought you this medicine because I don¡¯t want to see anything happen to you. Otherwise, those wolves, tigers, and leopards in your house would definitely swallow me whole.¡±


    ¡®Don¡¯t be soft-hearted, don¡¯t be soft-hearted, don¡¯t be soft-hearted.¡¯ Du Jiuyuan muttered to herself silently.


    ¡°Oh, what are you two doing here? Is it romantic love or tension?! Come on, aren¡¯t the both of you already matured enough? Jingchen, let go of Yuanyuan. As an elder, I have something to ask you.¡± Du Ling finished cleaning up the kitchen and arrived to help Du Jiuyuan escape her predicament.


    Ji Jingchen let go of Du Jiuyuan and picked up the medicine on the table. He did not drink any water and swallowed the bitter pill as a whole.


    Did this man have a masochisticplex?


    Du Jiuyuan turned around and was about to return to the hall when she was stopped by Du Ling.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, don¡¯t go. Stay here.¡± Du Ling suddenly became serious and looked threatening without being angry.


    ¡°Jingchen, let me ask you. What is the rtionship between thatdy, Tang Yingxue and the Ji family?¡± If one could not refuse Du Ling when she was passionate, then it was even more so when she was being serious.


    ¡°She is Old Madam Ji¡¯s adopted daughter.¡± Ji Jingchen still remembered the scene at the hospital a few days ago and deliberately addressed his stepmother as Old Madam Ji.


    ¡°Then why did shee to look for Yuanyuan today and act as if she is the Ji family¡¯s mistress?¡± Du Ling questioned.


    The Du family was not to be trifled with. In Zhongshan, Du Ling could be said to be a well-known person who was feared by all.


    Old Madam Ji had spoiled Tang Yingxue. She had been instilled with the idea of marrying Ji Jingchen since she was young, and this idea was deeply ingrained in her.


    Old Madam Ji felt that she could not control Ji Jingchen, so she wanted to use Tang Yingxue to restrain him.


    Logically speaking, Tang Yingxue was quite good-looking. In addition, Old Madam Ji had provided her with all kinds of expensive skincare products since a young age, so she was one of the best looking girls in Hong Kong city.. Despite that, Ji Jingchen only found her annoying.

 Chapter 24

    <h4>Chapter 24: A Special Greeting Gift</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    This was why no matter how Madam Ji tried to fix the two of them up, it resulted in failure.


    ¡°Our Yuanyuan is an outsider to her. Who knows how much she has been bullied. Today, I want to set things right for her. If you don¡¯t deal with this little minx, Yuanyuan won¡¯t hold a wedding with you, and she won¡¯t go back to the Ji family.¡± Du Ling held arge banquet today for a couple of reasons. Firstly, she wanted to teach Ji Jingchen a lesson, and secondly, she wanted to buy some time for Du Jiuyuan.


    It would be best if she could drag it out until Grandmother Ji came back. That way, Du Jiuyuan would have a chance of getting a divorce.


    Du Ling had different thoughts from most of the elders. The idea of sacrificing everything else for the sake of one goal did not appeal to her. She only wanted to make her Yuanyuan happy.


    Du Jiuyuan nced at her aunt. She had touched Ji Jingchen¡¯s sore spot. He hated being threatened the most.


    ¡°Got it.¡± However, Ji Jingchen merely replied calmly to Du Ling. He did not look angry at all.


    ¡°Okay, as long as you understand, we¡¯re good. It¡¯s gettingte. Go back and rest early!¡± Du Ling smiled and ordered him to leave.


    She had achieved her goal for the day.


    Ji Jingchen got up and was about to leave, but his stomach churned. He went to the washroom. Jiang Cheng hurriedly followed him.


    At that moment, the doorbell rang, apanied by a few loud knocks on the door. Du Jiuyuan moved closer to the door and opened it.


    Old Madam Ji hade. Once she saw that it was Du Jiuyuan who opened the door, she gave her a hard shove. Du Jiuyuan was caught off guard and fell to the ground.


    Du Ling was the first to react. She charged forward and gave Old Madam Ji two ps. Then, she went to help Du Jiuyuan up.


    Tang Yingxue followed behind Old Madam Ji. Her eyes were red and it was obvious that she had cried.


    Du Jiuyuan wanted to say something, but Du Ling sent her back inside. Then, she came out and walked in front of Tang Yingxue. She gave the girl two ps as well.


    ¡°You... you imbecile! You¡¯re but a small fly, how dare you hit me!¡± Tang Yingxue was about to pounce on Du Ling but was stopped by Old Madam Ji.


    Old Madam Ji had noticed two pairs of men¡¯s leather shoes at the door. She rubbed her face with one hand and her brain worked quickly. Could Ji Jingchen be here?


    Tang Yingxue followed Madam Ji¡¯s gaze and also saw the men¡¯s leather shoes.


    However, her brain was not as fast as Madam Ji¡¯s. She sneered.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you¡¯re a promiscuous woman. You¡¯re hanging on to my Brother Jingchen while sleeping with other men. Your aunt isn¡¯t a good person either. She¡¯s helping you with your infidelity!¡± Tang Yingxue was struck dumb and spoke without restraint.


    This was how she spoke to Du Jiuyuan when Ji Jingchen wasn¡¯t around.


    ¡°It seems that I must now inform Grandmother to expel you from the Ji family.¡± Although Ji Jingchen went to the bathroom, he could hear the voices outside clearly.


    He almost vomited out everything that had entered his stomach. He washed his face and forced himself toe out.


    After all, Tang Yingxue was adopted by Old Madam Ji through formal procedures. If she wanted to bepletely disposed of, they would have to go through the grandmother of the Ji family.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen, that woman hit me!¡± Tang Yingxue turned pale with fright when she saw that the man in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s house was Ji Jingchen. She habitually acted coquettishly with him.


    Ji Jingchen ignored her and instead searched for Du Jiuyuan. Du Ling sighed, pointed to the room. Ji Jingchen pushed the door open and entered.


    Du Jiuyuan already felt that she had been wronged. Now that she had an outlet for her feelings, she felt even more wrong.


    She quietly wiped her tears, her face burning with pain.


    Ji Jingchen came in and immediately carried her in his arms, preparing to go to the hospital.


    ¡°What are you doing? Put me down! Your family bullied me, so did you!¡± Du Jiuyuan burst into tears as if she was going to cry out all the wrongs she had suffered over the past few years.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the hospital.¡± Ji Jingchen said while he ignored the resistance from Du Jiuyuan and carried her out of the door.


    ¡°Jingchen, I...¡± Old Madam Ji covered the left side of her face. She was trying to exin, but she wanted to show Ji Jingchen that she had been beaten up too.


    ¡°Jingchen, leave this to me. Just take care of Yuanyuan,¡± Du Ling interrupted Old Madam Ji. She could handle these two alone.


    Ji Jingchen left Jiang Cheng behind and took Du Jiuyuan to the hospital.


    When they arrived, Ji Jingchen was the first to fall. He really could not eat spicy food at all, and his irregr diet all year round caused his stomach to be very weak.


    Because Ji Jingchen was carrying Du Jiuyuan, she also fell to the ground.


    The nurses on the first floor hurriedly carried Ji Jingchen onto a stretcher and sent him to the emergency room.


    Du Jiuyuan was also given some medicine. Her face did not hurt much, but it was swollen badly.


    ¡°It isn¡¯t a serious problem, Ji Jingchen¡¯s stomach will be fine in a while..¡± The doctor informed Du Jiuyuan.

 Chapter 25

    <h4>Chapter 25: Do Not Provoke Him</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡± Since Jiang Cheng was not around, Du Jiuyuan had to take on the responsibility of the patient¡¯s family.


    ¡°Deep as are the quarrels, deep bes the love. Don¡¯t be angry with him. Look, his hand is still injured. He needs to change his wound dressingter.¡± The doctor saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s condition and thought that the couple had quarreled. He kindlyforted her.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. She was toozy to exin. Moreover, the two of them were still a legal couple.


    Back in the apartment, after Ji Jingchen carried Du Jiuyuan and left, Madam Ji wanted to pull Tang Yingxue away. She did not dare to challenge Du Ling.


    It was mainly because Jiang Cheng was still there.


    However, Tang Yingxue did not want to be outdone. She covered her left cheek and sat on the sofa by herself.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t anyone teach you not to touch other people¡¯s things? What if you get my furniture dirty? Get up!¡± Du Ling was very angry. She was now like a firecracker that could explode anytime!


    Whoever provoked her now would probably be destroyed.


    ¡°This is but a lousy rented apartment. This is what you call home? Old woman, you really have no shame.¡± Tang Yingxue ced her feet on the coffee table and said arrogantly.


    She was only afraid of Ji Jingchen. So what if Jiang Cheng was here? He would not dare to touch her.


    ¡°Yingxue, don¡¯t argue with this filthy woman. Let¡¯s go back home!¡± Madam Ji only targeted Du Jiuyuan. If Jiang Cheng wasn¡¯t here, she would definitely pick a fight with Du Ling as well.


    ¡°Elder sister! These words are a bit insulting. Our Du family isn¡¯t as rich as yours, but we¡¯re not the type to be bullied. Do you want me to give you two more wee gifts?¡± Du Ling kicked the sofa and retrieved a feather duster.


    Tang Yingxue thought of the carp during the day and the two ps just now. She instantly stood up. At this moment, she finally felt afraid.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen won¡¯t let you off easily. Auntie, let¡¯s go.¡± Tang Yingxue left in defeat.


    ¡°Jiang Cheng, Auntie has a favor to ask of you.¡± The more Du Ling looked at the sofa, the more she disliked it.


    ¡°Auntie, please feel free to ask away. Do not worry, I¡¯ll do anything you ask.¡± Jiang Cheng would not actually do anything, but he would tell Ji Jingchen everything that had happened.


    In short, he was Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Help me find two people to send this sofa and coffee table to the Ji family. I am merciful and will present this to them as a gift.¡± It would be a waste to throw it away, so Du Ling decided to take this action instead.


    Jiang Cheng immediately contacted some people and even bought a new sofa and coffee table to rece it with the existing furniture.


    Du Ling did not leave the apartment that night. She asked Jiang Cheng to stay in order to give Ji Jingchen and Du Jiuyuan some time alone.


    ...


    ¡°When I¡¯m not at home, is that how they treat you?¡± Ji Jingchen woke up after having his stomach pumped. He saw Du Jiuyuan beside him and suddenly asked this.


    There were some things that Du Jiuyuan did not say before and did not intend to say.


    ¡°The doctor said that you still need to change the dressing on your hand. I¡¯ll go and get the nurse.¡± Du Jiuyuan avoided this question.


    She would not answer and did not want to answer.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s recovery ability seemed to be better than ordinary people. The injuries on his arm were almost healed.


    Apart from changing the dressing this time, there should be no need for further treatment.


    Tang Yingxue and Madam Ji also came to the hospital. Their faces were swollen, but Du Jiuyuan¡¯s skin was sensitive, so the swelling was worse.


    ¡°Did you see that? That man just now was so handsome! Unfortunately, he¡¯s already taken.¡± A few nurses were whispering to each other and Tang Yingxue heard them.


    ¡°The director went over to meet him personally just now. I believe I have seen this man somewhere. He seemed to have been on the cover of some magazine.¡±


    ¡°Let me tell you! He¡¯s the chairman of Ji Corporation, Ji Jingchen.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°...¡±


    Tang Yingxue was so happy when she heard that Ji Jingchen was also in the hospital. She searched around before she found the two of them.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen, you¡¯re here too!¡± Tang Yingxue had the ability to be thick-skinned. She pretended as if nothing had happened.


    ¡°B*tch, get out of the way!¡± Du Jiuyuan could not stand it anymore andsh out.


    ¡°Pack up and leave the Ji family,¡± Ji Jingchen said coldly and left with Du Jiuyuan.


    Only Tang Yingxue was left standing there,pletely angry.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re not kind to me, don¡¯t me me for being unrighteous,¡± Tang Yingxue said to herself fiercely.


    Then, she took out her phone and dialed Li Ruyan¡¯s number.


    As a capable psychiatrist, Li Ruyan had once hypnotized Du Jiuyuan. Because of this, when Ji Jingchen asked Li Ruyan to check if Du Jiuyuan was sick, Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t recognize her at all.


    Later, when Li Ruyan met Du Jiuyuan at the bar, she used the same trick, but she did not expect Ji Jingchen to be there.


    It was no secret that Li Ruyan liked Ji Jingchen, and he knew about it too.


    ¡°Why are you calling me at this hour?¡± Li Ruyan did not like Tang Yingxue. She did not think she was worthy of being her love rival.


    After all, Ji Jingchen treated Li Ruyan much better than he treated Tang Yingxue.


    But they had amon goal, which was to get rid of Du Jiuyuan.

 Chapter 26

    <h4>Chapter 26: Temporary Alliance</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    This all happened because the man they adored had married Du Jiuyuan. Both Tang Yingxue and Li Ruyan, who looked down on each other, created a temporary alliance because of their love for Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen is going to be snatched away by Du Jiuyuan.¡± Tang Yingxue could only ask for Li Ruyan¡¯s help. She really could not achieve victory alone.


    She did not mention that Ji Jingchen had already asked her to leave the Ji family.


    ¡°She is taking full advantage of her status as the official wife. You¡¯re really useless!¡± Li Ruyan, who was drinking coffee, sneered when she heard Tang Yingxue¡¯s words.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mock me. What should we do? Brother Jingchen still insists on having a wedding with her.¡± Tang Yingxue was patient and wanted Li Ruyan to make a move.


    ¡°Do you think the Ji family will ept a tainted woman?¡± Li Ruyan asked suggestively.


    Tang Yingxue¡¯s heart immediately rippled. Li Ruyan was right! The Ji family definitely would not ept a tainted woman..


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t send Du Jiuyuan back to the apartment. It was alreadyte at night, so he brought her home.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go back.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t get out of the car.


    Jiang Cheng had called Ji Jingchen earlier to report on things that had happened. At the same time, he also mentioned a crucial point ¡ª Du Ling had already gone to sleep.


    Du Jiuyuan then gave up on the idea of returning to the apartment, but she didn¡¯t want to go back to the Ji family either.


    The ce was as depressing as ever. Five years of memories were still vivid in her mind. It was too painful.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here.¡± Ji Jingchen hade back this time to deal with a few of the Ji family¡¯s servants.


    Previously, he would call the Ji family¡¯s servants every few days to find out the situation at home.


    More often than not, the news he received was that Du Jiuyuan had an argument with Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue. When Madam Ji called him, she told him about how Du Jiuyuan was bad, how she disobeyed her, and how she ran away from home.


    Ji Jingchen knew that there was some falsehood in this, but he still reprimanded Du Jiuyuan. On one hand, he wanted her to tell him the truth, and on the other hand, he wanted her to be stronger.


    However, Du Jiuyuan did not exin too much. Every time, she patiently listened to him obediently.


    Over time, Ji Jingchen believed what the others in the family said.


    In order to not make the situation any more awkward than it already was, Du Jiuyuan got out of the car and followed Ji Jingchen into the Ji family house once again.


    Tang Yingxue and Madam Ji had not returned yet. When the butler saw Ji Jingchen, he came up to him with a smile, but when he saw Du Jiuyuan behind him, his disdain became obvious.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s sharp eye caught this.


    ¡°Young Master, wee back.¡± The butler called Uncle Fu only had Ji Jingchen in his eyes andpletely ignored Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you see Young Madam?¡± Ji Jingchen put his hand behind his back and pulled Du Jiuyuan over.


    ¡°Hello, Young Madam.¡± Uncle Fu was a little surprised, but he still greeted nheless.


    Usually, the servants of the Ji family treated Du Jiuyuan as an invisible person. They never showed her any respect, let alone lend her a helping hand.


    Actually, it was not entirely their fault. Ji Jingchen had always been indifferent toward Du Jiuyuan. Coupled with Madam Ji¡¯s instructions, over time, no one in the Ji family treated Du Jiuyuan respectfully.


    ¡°Uncle Fu, when I am not at home, have you ever acknowledged Young Madam?¡± Ji Jingchen motioned for Du Jiuyuan to go upstairs and nced at Uncle Fu indifferently.


    Uncle Fu kept silent and was slow to answer. This was a difficult question to answer. Moreover, Du Jiuyuan did not leave. She did not even shake off Ji Jingchen¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Young Master, Madam said that this was all your idea.¡± In the end, Uncle Fu decided to reveal the truth. After all, Du Jiuyuan was here.


    ¡°Remember, in the future, Madam Ji is Du Jiuyuan while my mother-inw is to be addressed as Old Madam Ji.¡±


    In front of outsiders, this was normal and there was nothing wrong with it.


    ¡°Also, I never gave such instructions. Uncle Fu, I have your number. If there¡¯s anything, I¡¯ll directlymunicate with you, understand?¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t probe further, but his tone warranted no arguments.


    When Du Jiuyuan heard this, she did not want to listen any further. She patted Ji Jingchen¡¯s shoulder and went upstairs alone.


    ¡°Go and call everyone over.¡±


    Uncle Fu was afraid that Ji Jingchen would get angry, so he immediately called everyone over, including those who were already asleep.


    ¡°Hello, Young Master!¡± Certainly no one dared to express theirints.


    ¡°I¡¯ll only say this once. If you vite this rule, please leave the Ji family. Du Jiuyuan is my only wife, and she¡¯s the matriarch of the Ji family. Do you understand?¡± Ji Jingchen rarely interacted with these people. That task was usually entrusted to Jiang Cheng.


    ¡°We understand.¡± Uncle Fu took the lead and everyone replied simrly to Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°If you leave the Ji family, don¡¯t ever expect to find a job with simr pay anywhere else.¡± After Ji Jingchen said that, he went upstairs.


    Only the servants were left standing there in fear. They knew very well how capable Ji Jingchen was.


    In the future, they would really have to think twice about how to approach Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan returned to her bedroom and changed into her pajamas. She was about to take a shower and go to bed when the phone rang. It was a call from an unknown number.


    Du Jiuyuan rejected the call but the other party called again.

 Chapter 27

    <h4>Chapter 27: Didn¡¯t Mean To Order You Around</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t have the habit of picking up an unfamiliar number, so she rejected the call once more. However, she did not expect the other party to still continue calling her. Du Jiuyuan picked up the call and pressed the recording button without speaking first.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, do you still remember me?¡± A female voice sounded. Du Jiuyuan felt that it sounded very familiar, but she couldn¡¯t recall it no matter how hard she tried.


    ¡°You are?¡± Since the other party could urately call her name, it could not possibly be a wrong number.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen is not someone you can have. Leave him!¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡± Du Jiuyuan hung up and added this number to the cklist.


    Such mocking calls in the middle of the night weremon. Du Jiuyuan had been too busy recently and forgot about this.


    ¡°What bad luck! I don¡¯t know why so many people adore this annoying man!¡± Ji Jingchen had juste up when he heard Du Jiuyuan say this.


    He thought that she was jealous and ignored her. It was currently work time in the United States, so he had a video conference to attend.


    His stomach was empty and it felt very ufortable.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, go ask the servants to get me something to eat. I have a meeting soon.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s stomach was really ufortable.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Du Jiuyuan originally wanted to refuse, but when she thought of the rge banquet¡± his aunt had arranged for him, her heart softened.


    The Ji family¡¯s kitchen had the freshest ingredients every day. Du Jiuyuan did not trouble want to others. After all, the servants would never lend her a hand anyway.


    ¡°Young Madam, do you have any orders?¡± Uncle Fu went up to her with a fawning expression.


    Du Jiuyuan shook her head. She really hated these people who bullied the weak and feared the strong.


    In the past, when she was in the Ji family, these servants would ignore her.


    Opening the fridge, Du Jiuyuan took out some pork ribs, Chinese yam and millet, ready to make porridge for Ji Jingchen.


    Uncle Fu personally went over and peeled the Chinese yam, then left as if nothing had happened.


    Twenty minutester, the millet porridge and pork ribs Chinese yam were ready. ¡°Uncle Fu, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to take these upstairs for me.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t move and called for him.


    ¡°What trouble? It¡¯s no trouble. Young Madam, let me do it.¡± Uncle Fu did not call for help either. He personally carried the porridge up to Ji Jingchen.


    Du Jiuyuan cleaned up the kitchen and slowly went upstairs. Halfway there, the front door opened. Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue entered.


    ¡°How dare youe back here?¡± Tang Yingxue saw Du Jiuyuan and thought of the two ps she had received from Du Ling.


    ¡°Whether Ie back or not, it is none of your business¡± In the past few years, Du Jiuyuan had restrained her temper and continued to tolerate all abuses. It was all for the sake of Ji Jingchen.


    Now that she was prepared to leave Ji Jingchen, how could she tolerate this outsider?


    Madam Ji was ignited by Du Jiuyuan¡¯s unyielding attitude. ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you went back on your word. Divorce is your trick, right? Tell me, what drug did you give Jingchen?¡± Madam Ji could not understand why Ji Jingchen had changed so much in his treatment of Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°If you¡¯re so capable, ask him to divorce me. Stop him from pestering me.¡± Du Jiuyuan found the entire situation funny. She stood in the middle of the stairs, her eyes full of ridicule.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, even if Brother Jingchen made you his wife, you can¡¯t be so arrogant! Auntie is your mother-inw after all. You¡¯ve gone too far.¡± All of a sudden, Tang Yingxue softened her tone. It turned out that Uncle Fu hade down.


    He lowered his presence and went down the stairs.


    Du Jiuyuan was expressionless. ¡°Are you done? I¡¯d like to go upstairs and rest.¡±


    ¡°People who grow up in the remote countryside are uneducated. Our Ji family has been very unlucky to have a daughter-inw like you...¡± Madam Ji revealed her true colors and scolded Du Jiuyuan.


    If this had happened before, Du Jiuyuan would usually listen quietly and not care at all. But, now that she had made up her mind to live for herself, how could she endure this kind of ridicule?


    ¡°Ha, if you have the ability, then ask Ji Jingchen to divorce me then. I¡¯m the unlucky one to have married into your Ji family.¡± Du Jiuyuan had seen and learned a lot about how to anger people.


    ¡°Get a divorce then...¡± Madam Ji was interrupted before she could finish her sentence.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to divorce her. If you mention this word again, then you can take your sweet little adopted daughter and leave the Ji family together.¡± This time, Ji Jingchen did not only want Tang Yingxue to leave, but also Madam Ji.


    His tolerance toward her had reached the limit.


    Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue had amon problem, and that was they were both afraid of Ji Jingchen.


    Tang Yingxue loved and feared him, but Madam Ji did not dare to resist him.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen, she was the one who disrespected auntie first.¡± Tang Yingxue refused to give up and insisted on speaking in a sweet voice.


    ¡°Put away your pretentious act. It¡¯s disgusting.¡± This time, Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t ignore Tang Yingxue, but directly pointed it out.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen...¡± Tang Yingxue was pulled away by Madam Ji and the two returned to their room.


    Du Jiuyuan slowly went upstairs. This farce had really tired her out.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mean to order you around.. I just have a stomach ache,¡± Ji Jingchen exined, following closely behind Du Jiuyuan.

 Chapter 28

    <h4>Chapter 28: The World Was Beautiful Again</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    All these things were not important to Du Jiuyuan. She only had one thing to ask from Ji Jingchen, a divorce.


    Getting a divorce was a must.


    ...


    The next day, Du Jiuyuan was woken up by the ringing of the phone. Ji Jingchen left early in the morning and tasked Jiang Cheng to look after her.


    ¡°Auntie.¡± Du Jiuyuan rubbed her eyes and pressed the answer button.


    ¡°You¡¯re so heartless. How¡¯s it going? Don¡¯t you feel obliged to tell me that you¡¯re safe?¡± Du Ling was making breakfast and wanted to ask if she should bring Du Jiuyuan a serving.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be back in a while. Jiang Cheng said you already sleptst night.¡± Du Jiuyuan took the phone and got off the bed. She saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s bedroom door was ajar.


    ¡°Jiang Cheng, that kid, left early in the morning. He must have received a call. Yuanyuan, do you want toe back for breakfast?¡±


    Jiang Cheng didn¡¯t send the sofa to the Ji family, but threw it away and reced it with a new one. After being by Ji Jingchen¡¯s side for so long, he had learned how to deal with theseplicated matters.


    ¡°I¡¯d love to.¡± The two hung up after a few words.


    Du Jiuyuan walked to Ji Jingchen¡¯s bedroom and knocked on the door. There was no response, so she pushed the door open and entered.


    The room was as clean as new, and there was not a single crease on the bed.


    Since he was not there, there was no need to tell him.


    Du Jiuyuan was about to turn around and leave, but she identally saw her own safe.


    The safe was opened, and the slips of paper inside were ced neatly one by one. The gifts that had not been opened were lying quietly inside.


    At first, Du Jiuyuan was reluctant to wear the gifts that were given to her. Even the clothes that he had given her were carefully ced in the cab. Later, she put them directly into the safe, intending to make them never see the light of day again.


    There was a lockedptop next to the safe. Driven by curiosity, Du Jiuyuan tried entering a password twice, but it did not open.


    Ding Dong!¡ª


    The notification sound of a text message rang.


    ¡°There¡¯s something urgent at thepany. If there¡¯s anything you need, look for Jiang Cheng.¡± The text message was from Ji Jingchen, giving a brief exnation.


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. Instead, she went back to her bedroom to change her clothes and prepared to leave.


    Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue were sitting on the sofa, each scrolling through their cell phones. They did not cause any trouble for Du Jiuyuan.


    Jiang Cheng was standing next to Uncle Fu. He only moved when he saw Du Jiuyuaning.


    ¡°Madam Ji, what would you like to do today?¡± Jiang Cheng automatically ignored everyone in the Ji family except for Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Send me back to my apartment.¡± Du Jiuyuan was not pretentious. It was not easy to get a taxi here.


    Jiang Cheng went forward to take Du Jiuyuan¡¯s bag and the two left the Ji family one after the other.


    It was the morning rush hour, so there was a bit of traffic. Jiang Cheng drove a red Maybach, which Ji Jingchen had nned to give to Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan had a driver¡¯s license, but she rarely drove because her parents had died in a car ident.


    Although the road was packed, the Maybach was huge and required two parking spaces.


    Other cars distanced themselves from the Maybach since the car owners knew they would not be able to afford it if they ran into it.


    The red Maybach was a limited edition model. The price had doubled recently and this car was the only one in the country. Not many people in the local market could afford this expensive vehicle.


    The car was quiet as. Du Jiuyuan sat in the front passenger seat with her eyes slightly narrowed.


    After they reached the apartment, Jiang Cheng spoke up. ¡°Madam, I will be waiting downstairs. Call me if you need me.¡± His only task today was to take care of Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t follow me, aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll jump through the window and escape?¡± Du Jiuyuan opened her eyes and looked at the other cars in front of her. Then, she closed her eyes again.


    Did Ji Jingchen not just ask someone to look after her? She hated it when she was overprotected.


    She would not run away again. Her aunt was right. Running away was not the solution to the problem.


    ¡°Madam, your apartment is on the fourteenth floor.¡± Jiang Cheng had been by Ji Jingchen¡¯s side for a long time and had developed a habit of not wanting to exin himself.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t wish to follow me, then leave. I don¡¯t need you to watch over me.¡± Du Jiuyuan actually wanted him to go up and have breakfast with her.


    Jiang Cheng was Ji Jingchen¡¯s special assistant. Whatever he did, it was always at the behest of Ji Jingchen. Du Jiuyuan felt that it was useless to argue with him.


    ¡°Ah? Alright then. I¡¯ll follow Madam.¡± Jiang Cheng was slightly stunned and then continued.


    The journey that should have taken ten minutes actually took more than an hour because of the terrifying morning rush hour in Hong Kong city.


    Breakfast was just two hours away from lunch and Du Ling had prepared a big table of delicious food and was waiting for Du Jiuyuan to arrive.


    Knock, Knock, knock...


    Du Jiuyuan did not bring her keys, hence she knocked on the door lightly.


    ¡°Why are you sote? I¡¯ve heated up the food twice already.¡± Du Ling gave Du Jiuyuan a pair of slippers. When she saw Jiang Cheng behind her, she also gave him a pair.


    ¡°There was a bad traffic jam,¡± Du Jiuyuan exined.


    Jiang Cheng stood at the door. Before he could say anything, Du Ling opened her mouth.


    ¡°What are you standing there for? Come and eat together.¡±


    Jiang Cheng had no choice but to enter the door and sit down. He began to eat under Du Ling¡¯s gaze.


    Du Jiuyuan took a sip of the sweet porridge and suddenly felt that the world was beautiful again.

 Chapter 29

    <h4>Chapter 29: Ji Jingchen Was Hospitalized</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    After breakfast, Jiang Cheng suddenly received a call. A few momentster, he informed Du Jiuyuan about it.


    ¡°Madam, CEO Ji has been hospitalized.¡±


    ¡°Why? What¡¯s his current condition?¡± Du Jiuyuan was certain that she no longer had any feelings for Ji Jingchen. However, after five years, she had formed a habit of caring for him. It would take some time for her to give this up.


    ¡°I have no further details yet. I was informed that he suddenly copsed during a meeting. Madam, do you want to go visit him?¡± Jiang Cheng asked tentatively.


    ¡°Give me ten minutes.¡±


    ...


    Ji Jingchen was directly sent to a private hospital under the Ji corporation¡¯s name. Gu Xingchen and Lu Ziang also rushed over immediately.


    ¡°What happened? I was informed he had a bleeding stomach.¡± Gu Xingchen first went to ask the doctor before entering the ward.


    The gastric problem from the feast was not actually the main cause. Ji Jingchen¡¯s stomach itself had an inherent problem. But, the spicy meal reignited it again.


    ¡°I have been eating irregrly, that¡¯s why.¡± Ji Jingchen started the drip with one hand and quickly clicked on his tablet with the other.


    He was truly a workaholic!


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan really intended to run away from getting married! I¡¯m going to give her a piece of my mind!¡± Lu Ziang said in a cheerful tone.


    He was rushing for an appointment when the incident happened, which was not in Hong Kong city.


    ¡°Are you very free? Do you want me to arrange a blind date banquet for you?¡± Ji Jingchen put down the tablet in his hand and red at him coldly.


    ¡°No, no, I just heard that you were hospitalized and came to see you immediately!¡± Lu Ziang hurriedly exined.


    ¡°I¡¯ll arrange a blind date banquet for you! Your father has been waiting for you to get married!¡±


    ¡°No, no, please don¡¯t. I still have work to catch up on. Goodbye...¡± Lu Ziang was scared. He quickly got up and left the ward without looking back.


    Old Master Lu had been nning a blind date banquet for Lu Ziang, but he could not get a grip of him every time. This was no secret in Hong Kong city.


    After Lu Ziang left, Ji Jingchen continued to flip through the relevant documents of the acquisition he was working on. Gu Xingchen went forward and took his tablet away.


    ¡°Don¡¯t look at it anymore. Rest well. Your health is more important.¡± Gu Xingchen switched off the tablet and ced it somewhere out of Ji Jingchen¡¯s reach.


    This workaholic truly deserved a good rest.


    ¡°How¡¯s the investigation of the mountain fire incident going?¡± Ji Jingchen nced at Gu Xingchen and asked.


    ¡°The local investigation is almost done. There were many casualties. There was a vige in the mountains. The people didn¡¯t even have time to run away. You guys were lucky,¡± Gu Xingchen pulled out a chair beside the bed and sat down.


    Ji Jingchen suddenly coughed violently. Gu Xingchen poured him some water and reached out to pat his back to calm his breathing.


    ¡°Why are you coughing so badly?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine...¡±


    The door to the ward opened. Du Jiuyuan and Jiang Cheng walked in one after the other.


    ¡°CEO Ji, please call me if you need anything.¡± Jiang Cheng brought Du Jiuyuan over and walked away.


    Gu Xingchen ced the cup of water on the table. ¡°I still have something to do at the police station. I¡¯lle back to see youter.¡± Gu Xingchen got up, nodded to Du Jiuyuan, and left quickly.


    Only Du Jiuyuan and Ji Jingchen were left in the ward. The atmosphere was a little awkward.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Ji Jingchen fainted from the pain and did not instruct anyone toe visit.


    ¡°Your secretary, Jiang Cheng, informed me about your hospitalization.¡± Du Jiuyuan saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s pale face and felt a little sorry for him.


    This was just a habit that she had developed over the years. She just needed to slowly change it.


    Du Jiuyuan was holding a thermos sk that she had found in the apartment after searching for a long time.


    ¡°I brought some porridge. Do you want some?¡± Du Jiuyuan put down the thermos sk and asked.


    ¡°Auntie made it?¡± Ji Jingchen was informed of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s every move.


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. She just opened the thermos sk, took out a small bowl and filled half of it with porridge.


    It was not prepared by her aunt. Her aunt only made Du Jiuyuan¡¯s favorite sweet porridge this morning.


    Ji Jingchen did not eat spicy food, did not like sweet food, and did not eat sour food either. In short, it was not easy to serve him any type of food.


    ¡°I¡¯m not eating it.¡± Ji Jingchen thought that Du Jiuyuan had tacitly agreed, so he was very decisive.


    ¡°I made this.¡± Du Jiuyuan ced the bowl within Ji Jingchen¡¯s reach. Then, she pulled Gu Xingchen¡¯s chair a little further away and sat on it.


    Ji Jingchen picked up the small bowl. ¡°My stomach hurts. The doctor said it¡¯s best to only eat porridge.¡± Ji Jingchen finished half the bowl of porridge in one gulp.


    Du Jiuyuan did not get to speak with the doctor yet, so she did not know what was going on with Ji Jingchen. She got up, retrieved the bowl, and looked for a ce to wash the dishes. She went to the doctor¡¯s office on the way.


    ¡°The area of his stomach bleeding is veryrge. If he was brought here anyter, his life would be in danger.¡± The doctor¡¯s words made Du Jiuyuan feel even more ufortable.


    It must have been her aunt¡¯s spicy food that hurt his stomach.


    When Du Jiuyuan returned to the ward from washing the tes, Ji Jingchen told her that there was actually a washroom in the room.

 Chapter 30

    <h4>Chapter 30: Grandmother Ji Is back</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°I¡¯ve never stayed in such a high-ss ward, how would I know? Take care of yourself. I¡¯m going back home.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mind was filled with the doctor¡¯s words, but she knew that she could not afford to be soft-hearted.


    When ites to a man like Ji Jingchen, the heartache would sink in, and the same thing would happen again.


    ¡°Will youe back tonight?¡± Ji Jingchen might have to stay a few more days this time, so the wedding would be postponed again.


    His stomach was bleeding profusely, so the doctor lectured him strictly.


    ¡°Not sure. It will depend on my mood!¡± Du Jiuyuan did not dare to look at him again and left the ward resolutely.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, I don¡¯t dare to love you anymore.¡±


    Ji Jingchen looked at Du Jiuyuan¡¯s back. He had a myriad of thoughts in his mind. He was like an abandoned rag doll, and his entire temperament became different.


    ...


    Du Jiuyuan did note to visit Ji Jingchen anymore after that. She kept herself shut in the apartment for a few days.


    During this time, Jiang Cheng drove the eye-catching red Maybach downstairs, left the keys behind, and left.


    The bodyguards seemed to have disappeared as well. When Du Jiuyuan opened the window, she did not see their figures again.


    Days passed peacefully like this for a week. Under Du Ling¡¯s nagging, Du Jiuyuan took the car keys and left the apartment.


    The red Maybach was very eye-catching, but it was covered in dust. Du Jiuyuan wanted to wash the car and return it.


    Suddenly, she noticed a ck Rolls-Royce parked three steps away from her.


    Ji Jingchen was wearing a ck suit and sitting in the car. He was holding some paper documents in his hands. It seemed like he was dealing with some official business.


    The driver was not Jiang Cheng, but Ji Jingchen¡¯s other special assistant, Peter.


    Peter was an American, and he was meticulous in his work. No one could order him around except for Ji Jingchen.


    Peter got out of the car and said respectfully, ¡°Hello, Madam!¡±


    Ji Jingchen put down the document and was a little angry when he saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s outfit.


    ¡°Do you usually go out dressed like this?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice was very low, and he used a strict tone.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at the sexy dress that she wore with her gloves. It was so long that it reached her thighs, and the top half of her body was even more exaggerated. Her perfect body curve towered over her, making her look extremely attractive.


    ¡°What I wear is my business. Since you¡¯re here, I don¡¯t have to make the trip to your ce anymore. I¡¯ll just give you the car keys,¡± Du Jiuyuan said. In truth, she had only absent-mindedly chosen this piece of clothing.


    She usually liked this type of clothing, but she had not worn it much because Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t like it.


    How a woman dressed should be based on her own desires and liking. Why should one care about what other people thought?


    Peter nced at Du Jiuyuan from the corner of his eyes. This piece of clothing had brought out the best of her figure.


    ¡°Go up and change your clothes. Then follow me home.¡± Ji Jingchen seemed to have returned to his previous overbearing and unreasonable attitude.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going back!¡± Du Jiuyuan refused without thinking.


    ¡°Grandmother is back.¡± Ji Jingchen paused and resisted the urge to carry her up and change her clothes.


    Du Jiuyuan did not hesitate for long. She stood where she was and said indifferently, ¡°Okay.¡±


    If there was anything in the Ji family that she could not let go of, it was Grandmother Ji.


    Back then, it was Grandmother Ji who had personally brought Du Jiuyuan to Hong Kong city. Regardless of anyone¡¯s objections, she had brought her into the Ji family and taken care of her thoughtfully.


    No matter how much the five years of marriage had hurt her, she would never forget how good Grandmother Ji was to her.


    ...


    As the olddy had returned, the atmosphere in the Ji family was very warm. The servants worked even harder. Du Jiuyuan followed Ji Jingchen upstairs and walked to Grandmother Ji¡¯s room.


    The door was ajar, and Madam Ji¡¯s voice came from inside. ¡°Mom, I asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite glutinous rice balls for you. You have to eat moreter.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Despite Grandmother Ji¡¯s indifferent tone, Madam Ji¡¯s face radiated warmth.


    Ji Jingchen pulled Du Jiuyuan into the room, and there was a hint of reverence in his tone. ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯m here.¡±


    Grandmother Ji, who had been feeling a little sleepy, was immediately energized when she heard this.


    She treated Du Jiuyuan sincerely, and Grandmother Ji really liked her.


    ¡°Yuanyuan is here! Come to grandmother quickly.¡± Old Madam Ji was obviously very warm toward Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan walked up and smiled obediently. ¡°Grandmother, I missed you so much.¡± What she said was true. Although Du Jiuyuan would asionally reminisce about the cold and lonely days in the Ji family, she would never forget how kindly Grandmother Ji treated her.


    ¡°Why are you so far away? Quick,e to Grandmother.¡± Grandmother Ji pulled Du Jiuyuan to her side and pushed Old Madam Ji away.


    Although Madam Ji was angry, she did not dare to say anything. She stood up and did not leave.


    Grandmother Ji held Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and looked at her lovingly. ¡°Yuanyuan, you seem to have lost weight. Did Ji Jingchen bully you? Grandmother will punish him for you.¡±


    ¡°No, Grandmother. It¡¯s just that you haven¡¯t seen me in a long time and you love me so very much.. That¡¯s why you think I¡¯ve lost weight,¡± Du Jiuyuan pursed her lips and said with a smile.

 Chapter 31

    <h4>Chapter 31: I¡¯ll Avenge You</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°My dear child, what nonsense are you spewing? You¡¯re my granddaughter-inw. If I don¡¯t love you, who will?¡± When Grandmother Ji said this, she looked meaningfully at Old Madam Ji and the silent Tang Yingxue.


    This made Old Madam Ji, who was already unhappy, even more unhappy.


    ¡°Only Du Jiuyuan should remain with me. The rest of you can leave!¡± Grandmother Ji immediately started shooing people away.


    ¡°Mom, Yingxue is the same...¡± Old Madam Ji was afraid that Du Jiuyuan wouldin, and she was also trying to defend Tang Yingxue.


    Grandmother Ji was rarely seen without a kind gaze in her eyes.


    However, as soon as Old Madam Ji opened her mouth, Grandmother Ji slowly raised her eyes and stared daggers at her.


    ¡°What else do you want?¡± Grandmother Ji interrupted.


    Old Madam Ji did not dare to say anything when she saw Grandmother Ji¡¯s piercing gaze. She led Tang Yingxue out of the room without saying another word.


    ¡°You, leave the room too.¡± Grandmother Ji said to Ji Jingchen.


    Ji Jingchen nced at Du Jiuyuan and turned to leave.


    Only Grandmother Ji and Du Jiuyuan remained in the room. ¡°Did you quarrel with him?¡± Grandmother Ji¡¯s tone suddenly became serious.


    She did not see Du Jiuyuan as her granddaughter-inw but as her biological granddaughter.


    Du Jiuyuan paused and said truthfully, ¡°Grandmother, I want to divorce him.¡±


    Grandmother Ji was stunned, wondering if she had heard wrongly.


    She thought that Du Jiuyuan and Ji Jingchen merely had a conflict. She did not expect it to have escted to the level of getting a divorce.


    Du Jiuyuan said in a very firm tone, ¡°Grandmother, Ji Jingchen doesn¡¯t love me. Both of us are only suffering when we are together. So, Grandmother, please agree to the divorce between the two of us.¡±


    The olddy did not agree with her. Instead, she held Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand again. ¡°Why would you want a divorce if you said you¡¯re fine? Did that b*stard Ji Jingchen bully you? Tell me, I¡¯ll help you teach him a lesson.¡±


    ¡°Grandmother, he didn¡¯t bully me. He just doesn¡¯t love me. He never has. I really can¡¯t hold on any longer.¡± Du Jiuyuan shook her head gently and said calmly.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, get your ass in here!¡± The olddy shouted.


    Ji Jingchen was at the door. He gently pushed the door open and closed it after entering. Before he could walk in front of the two of them, he was already scolded.


    ¡°Kneel down!¡± The olddy said angrily.


    Ji Jingchen obediently knelt on the spot and did not take another step.


    Du Jiuyuan did not expect her grandmother to be so angry. She wanted to get up but was pressed back down by her grandmother.


    ¡°Sit down.¡± The olddy treated Du Jiuyuan much better than she did Ji Jingchen.


    The olddy turned her head and red at Ji Jingchen. ¡°Let me ask you, did you bully my granddaughter?¡± Grandmother Ji had always been a reasonable person.


    When she took in Du Jiuyuan, she truly treated her as a biological granddaughter. Previously, because Du Jiuyuan had taken a liking to Ji Jingchen, she had thought that they could get closer, so she had used a special strategy to unite both of them.


    ¡°Let me ask you once again, did you bully Yuanyuan?¡± The olddy¡¯s tone waspletely different from before. It sounded like she was really angry.


    Ji Jingchen nced at Du Jiuyuan and replied, ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! If you didn¡¯t bully her, why would she want to divorce you?¡± The olddy stood up and hit Ji Jingchen with her walking stick, showing no mercy.


    This hit was very solid. Ji Jingchen frowned and forcefully endured it. ¡°I won¡¯t agree to divorce her.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s tone remained very calm.


    ¡°Go to the ancestral hall and kneel there. Reflect on yourself!¡± The olddy noticed Ji Jingchen¡¯s good attitude but still kicked him out of the room once again.


    But this time it was different. He was kicked out and punished to kneel at the ancestral hall. Ji Jingchen stood up. ¡°Okay, Grandma.¡± He replied and left.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, I know that Jingchen is a child who is ambitious and won¡¯t understand people, but you are married after all. There are bound to be some setbacks along the way, and it will remain for the rest of your life.¡± After Ji Jingchen left, the olddy returned to the sofa and sat down. She held onto Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and spoke in a serious tone.


    ¡°Grandma...¡± Du Jiuyuan was about to speak, but was interrupted by the olddy.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, that rascal, had brought me back this time for your wedding. Grandma knows that his stepmother does not treat you well and that Tang Yingxue has always been coveting that rascal, so I¡¯ve thought it through...¡±


    The olddy paused and took a deep breath. ¡°After this makeup wedding, I¡¯ll get the two of them to move out. I¡¯ll also make Ji Jingchen spend more time with you.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything. She understood that her grandmother did not want her to divorce Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°I know that you¡¯ve suffered a lot. I won¡¯t leave this time.. If Jing Chen treats you badly in the future, just tell me directly and I¡¯ll help you vent your anger.¡±

 Chapter 32

    <h4>Chapter 32: Parting for the Rest of Your Life</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan remained as silent as before. Grandmother Ji saw through her determination and thought of a final solution.


    Du Jiuyuan rejected Grandmother Ji¡¯s good intentions of letting her stay for dinner. Her aunt was still waiting for her at home, so Grandmother Ji did not force her to stay. There were some rules that she had to set up.


    ¡°Uncle Fu.¡± Right after Du Jiuyuan left, Grandmother Ji called Uncle Fu over.


    The olddy sat on the sofa and propped up her walking stick with one hand. ¡°Uncle Fu, let me ask you. What exactly happened during my absence?¡±


    Uncle Fu was a long time staff of the Ji family. Back then, it was the olddy who had personally recruited him into the Ji family. Seeing that he was quick-witted and capable, she had always treated him well.


    ¡°No, nothing major happened!¡±


    The sight of Old Madam Ji making things difficult for Du Jiuyuan had already be amon urrence in the Ji family. Moreover, Grandmother Ji had left for five years and never returned during this period. Old Madam Ji had always been in charge of the Ji family. All the servants eventually listened to her and ignored Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Don¡¯t y word games with me. Nothing happened that made Du Jiuyuan want a divorce?¡± The Grandmother snorted coldly.


    Uncle Fu¡¯s thoughts changed. The atmosphere in the Ji family was about to change. Previously, Ji Jingchen had taught him a lesson by saying that Du Jiuyuan was the ¡®madam¡¯ of the Ji family. From that moment on, Uncle Fu understood that Du Jiuyuan¡¯s status in the family would not be the same anymore and she could no longer be easily bullied.


    ¡°Grandmother Ji, indeed, nothing major has happened. Old Madam¡¯s daily sarcasm and Miss Yingxue¡¯s constant harassment is amon urrence with Young Madam.¡± Uncle Fu took a gamble. He did not make aint, instead, he unintentionally revealed the grievances that Du Jiuyuan had suffered in the Ji family.


    The Grandmother sized Uncle Fu up for a long while before waving her hand. ¡°Got it. Return to your work!¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Uncle Fu replied. He did not know if he had done the right thing.


    At first, he had resisted treating Du Jiuyuan unfairly, but under Old Madam Ji¡¯s instructions, he could only slowly turn a blind eye toward Du Jiuyuan.


    The olddy sat on the sofa for a long time, her mind filled with thoughts. She stood up and walked out of the room with her walking stick.


    In the Ji family ancestral hall, Ji Jingchen wore an Italian handmade suit and knelt in front of the Ji family ancestral tablet. There were three half-burned incense sticks in the incense burner in front of the tablet.


    The olddy walked in with her walking stick. First, she burned incense to her ancestors and worshipped them. Upon entering the ancestral hall, this rule of paying respects must be obeyed.


    ¡°Do you know why Yuanyuan wants to divorce you?¡± In terms of the olddy¡¯s favorite people in the Ji family, the first was Du Jiuyuan, and the second was her grandson. If it were for anyone else, she would never be willing to punish him by kneeling.


    Ji Jingchen raised his head. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°You... are you trying to piss me off? You don¡¯t even know why your own wife wants to divorce you.¡± The olddy was infuriated by his righteous and arrogant attitude.


    ¡°Grandmother, I really don¡¯t know why she wants a divorce. What I know for sure is that I won¡¯t allow it to happen.¡± Ji Jingchen was a little helpless. He really did not know. All he knew is that Du Jiuyuan wanted a divorce all of a sudden, without any warning.


    Ji Jingchen paused. Before the olddy could speak, he continued, ¡°I, Ji Jingchen, am not that easy to manipte. When she loves me, she wants to marry me. Now that she doesn¡¯t love me, she wants a divorce. Such a thing will not happen.¡±


    When the olddy heard this, she was so angry that she used her walking stick to hit Ji Jingchen¡¯s back, ¡°You b*stard, what kind of nonsense are you talking about? Do you really think that I let you marry Yuanyuan because I was indebted to her grandfather back then? With your personality, who else can you marry if you miss out on a good girl like Yuanyuan?¡± The olddy wanted to hit Ji Jingchen on the head with her walking stick and see if his brain was full of mush.


    Ji Jingchen did not dodge nor contradict the olddy.


    ¡°After the wedding, I will ask your mother to move out with Tang Yingxue. You have so many properties, just pick one for them and let them never bother Yuanyuan again. Do you hear me?¡±


    ¡°She is not my mother.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s deep voice seemed to carry endless destion.


    ¡°Don¡¯t talk about those things. I asked you if you heard me?¡± The olddy took a deep breath and calmed herself down. ¡°I don¡¯t have many years left to live. You have to treat Yuanyuan well. Otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to face her grandfather in the afterlife.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s grandfather was called Du Sheng. He was actually the olddy¡¯s first lover. Unfortunately, their rtionship was too bitter. They had been apart for a lifetime. Vows of love between them passed with the wind.


    ¡°I understand, grandmother,¡± Ji Jingchen said sincerely as he gathered his thoughts.


    The olddy seemed to have recalled the past, and her eyes were filled with guilt and longing. ¡°Don¡¯t embarrass our ancestors!¡± Even though she said that, she actually cherished her grandson in her heart.

 Chapter 33

    <h4>Chapter 33: The Student Will Outshine the Master</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Jingchen stood up and left the ancestral hall. Not long after, the olddy did the same, using her walking stick as support. Tears had welled up in her eyes.


    As soon as Du Jiuyuan entered the apartment, Du Ling came up to her and asked, ¡°What does the olddy think?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan did not say anything. She just shook her head. Looking at Grandmother Ji¡¯s reaction today, it was clear that she would not agree to the divorce with Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Let me tell you, the Ji family doesn¡¯t have anyone nice in the entire family. How could the olddy not favor her own grandson?¡± Du Ling was a little disappointed.


    ¡°Grandmother just has her own ideas.¡± Du Jiuyuan held her arm.


    Du Ling could tell that Du Jiuyuan was trying to protect the olddy from the inside. She did not say anything more, but when she thought of the ferocious beasts of the Ji family, she could not help but sigh.


    ¡°Sigh, let¡¯s eat first! I made your favorite sweet and sour ribs.¡±


    ...


    Grandmother Ji was back, which meant that Ji Jingchen and Du Jiuyuan¡¯s wedding date was getting closer and closer. He Lili could only send a WeChat message tofort Du Jiuyuan. Although Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t make things difficult for her because she helped Du Jiuyuan with the fake identity, he was still worried and wary of her.


    Ji Jingchen had also arranged for a lot of people to watch over Du Jiuyuan near the apartment. Even if she decided to escape once again, Ji Jingchen would not need to spend so much time searching for her anymore.


    The possibility of Du Jiuyuan to separate herself from Ji Jingchen for two years would be close to zero. After the incidentst time, Old Madam Ji really could not stop Ji Jingchen¡¯s determination to hold a wedding. Tang Yingxue, on the other hand, was angry and caused a ruckus for several days. She was thinking about Li Ruyan¡¯s words in her heart, but she could not find an opportunity to carry them out.


    On this day, Grandmother Ji was basking in the sun outside. These days, the Ji family had many visitors, but they were all stopped by her.


    ¡°Grandmother, would you like some fruit?¡± Tang Yingxue tried her best to please the olddy, but the olddy simply closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.


    ¡°Grandma, you¡¯re being too biased. I¡¯m your granddaughter too after all!¡± Tang Yingxue¡¯s voice suddenly got very loud, making it difficult to ignore.


    Old Lady Ji was unperturbed. She slowly opened her eyes and stared at Tang Yingxue. Tang Yingxue suddenly shut her mouth. Grandmother Ji¡¯s gaze was exactly the same as Ji Jingchen¡¯s.


    Grandmother Ji hadn¡¯t raised Ji Jingchen single-handedly, there was once a saying that the student will always outshine the master at the end of the journey.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never acknowledged you. After the two of themplete their wedding, you can leave the Ji family with your mother and live elsewhere!¡± Grandmother Ji¡¯s tone was still much more restrained. No matter how unruly and willful Tang Yingxue was, she remained just a child in Grandmother Ji¡¯s eyes.


    When these words came out of old Grandmother Ji¡¯s mouth, Tang Yingxue¡¯s departure from the Ji family became a foregone conclusion. Tang Yingxue turned pale with fright and shouted at Grandmother Ji.


    ¡°Why do you think Du Jiuyuan wants a divorce? She¡¯s just a regr woman who grew up in a rural area. Brother Jingchen just doesn¡¯t like others to oppose him. Mother has already said that she will let me be with brother Jingchen, not to mention that we¡¯re already together...¡± Tang Yingxue was deliberately angering old Madam Ji, it was also because she did not want to leave the Ji family.


    ¡°Just you wait and see! We already had an intimate rtionship, and he won¡¯t let me go so easily.¡± Tang Yingxue saw that the olddy was extremely angry, so she quickly left after saying this.


    ¡®It would be best if I actually angered the olddy to death. Du Jiuyuan is clearly not rted to her by blood, yet she treats her as if they were blood-rted.¡¯ Tang Yingxue thought to herself.


    The olddy got up and used her walking stick to chase Tang Yingxue away. However, she was too old and could not keep up with her footsteps. After a few steps, she stumbled and fell to the ground.


    ...


    Du Jiuyuan rushed to the hospital after receiving the call. At this moment, the olddy had already left the emergency room and was transferred to a single ward.


    Ji Jingchen, Old Madam Ji, and a few servants of the Ji family were all present, but Tang Yingxue was nowhere to be seen.


    ¡°I won¡¯t die. All of you can go back home!¡± The olddy was truly angered by Tang Yingxue and was in a trance.


    ¡°Mother, what are you...¡± Old Madam Ji was about to say something when she was interrupted by the olddy. ¡°I said, go back home!¡±


    Although the olddy was not in good shape, her gaze was as sharp as a knife when she looked at Old Madam Ji. Old Madam Ji¡¯s heart trembled when she saw her. She pretended to be concerned and said a few words before leading the Ji family¡¯s servants away.


    When she saw Du Jiuyuan at the door, she got even more disdainful and ignored her.


    ¡°Yuanyuan is here!¡± The olddy¡¯s mood got much better when she saw Du Jiuyuan, and her tone softened a lot.


    ¡°Grandmother, are you okay? Are you alright?¡± Du Jiuyuan walked to the bedside. The concern in her eyes was not fake.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just identally sprained my ankle. It¡¯ll be fine in two days. Ji Jingchen, you should go back too! Yuanyuan will apany me here.¡± The olddy revealed a kind smile. When she saw Du Jiuyuan, she was truly happy from the bottom of her heart.


    Although Ji Jingchen¡¯s thoughts were all over the ce, he obediently left the ward.

 Chapter 34

    <h4>Chapter 34: Time Flies</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Come,e closer to Grandma and talk to me!¡± Grandmother Ji extended her hand to Du Jiuyuan and said amiably.


    ¡°Sigh, time flies. Time really flies. In the blink of an eye, you¡¯ve grown up so much. Do you still remember how skinny and small you were when you first came to the Ji Family? Just looking at you makes my heart ache.¡± Grandmother Ji smiled at Du Jiuyuan as she recalled the past.


    ¡°That¡¯s right! Grandma still dotes on me. At first, you thought that I was malnourished and would get people to cook delicious food for me. Little did you know that I was just naturally skinny and small. In the end, my nose bled in less than two days. I had to go to the hospital for a full-body check-up. The doctor said that... the food was overly nutritious and caused my nose to bleed.¡±


    The two of them looked at each other tenderly for a few seconds andughed at the same time.


    Although the Du family was not very rich, they were not short of money. They did notck any basic necessities. In addition, Old Master Du loved Du Jiuyuan very much, so it was impossible for him to let her go hungry.


    ¡°Grandmother is indebted to your grandfather for this entire lifetime. When we discovered him, he had already passed on. I only wanted to give you what I had owed him, but I never thought about whether this was what you wanted,¡± the olddy said earnestly.


    ¡°Grandmother, I...¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was about to speak, but the olddy patted her on the shoulder, indicating that she should stop talking.


    ¡°I have to admit, I didn¡¯t allow you divorce Jingchen because I am really selfish. I know that with his personality, no one else would treat him as well as you do.¡± The atmosphere between the two was very light, as if they were talking aboutmon things.


    ¡°He will be fine. After our divorce, there will be plenty of other women who would love and treat him well.¡±


    The olddy shook her head. ¡°Yuanyuan, you should know very well that Jingchen is not easy to live with.¡± The olddy closed her eyes to hide her guilt.


    Ji Jingchen had been raised by the olddy since he was young. She was afraid that Jingchen would not be able to survive in the future, so she only taught him how to survive in such a wealthy family. She never cared about his likes and dislikes, resulting in his current arrogant personality. Because of this too, Ji Jingchen had never cared about the feelings of others.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, you don¡¯t know how happy I was when I knew that you liked Jingchen.¡± The olddy did not believe Tang Yingxue¡¯s words at all, but she understood one thing. Du Jiuyuan did not have an easy time in the Ji family for the past few years.


    When described simply, Ji Jingchen¡¯s personality was extremely arrogant, but actually, he always had mixed emotions locked up inside of him.


    He had never cared about the thoughts and feelings of the people around him. He did not ept any suggestions. It was fine to be around such a person for a period of time, but after a long time, one¡¯s patience would eventually run out.


    Du Jiuyuan could not understand Grandmother Ji¡¯s thoughts for a moment. Why would she suddenly tell her these things?


    ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯m certain that I don¡¯t love him anymore. It¡¯s just that I haven¡¯t changed my habits over the years,¡± Du Jiuyuan sighed and said slowly.


    Her mood had changed a lot. Now, when she said this, it was as if she was telling a story about someone else.


    ¡°If your grandfather was still around, he would definitely like the way you look in your wedding dress. Our dear Yuanyuan is beautiful and has fair skin, but if he knew that you had suffered so much in the Ji family, he would definitely be very angry. Yuanyuan, promise me that you will be a beautiful bride. Let me see you and Ji Jingchen walk down the red carpet with my own eyes, okay?¡± The olddy sounded very sad when she said this, it was as if she did not have long to live.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart was deeply touched. For a moment, she wanted to make a promise straight away, but immediately recovered herself a momentter.


    ¡°Grandma, my fate with Jing Chen is over, I...¡±


    The olddy interrupted Du Jiuyuan again, ¡°I just want to see you walk down the red carpet, can¡¯t you do it for me?¡± The olddy got very excited in an abnormal manner.


    ¡°Grandma, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little worried. She could feel that there was something behind Grandmother Ji¡¯s words, but she could not tell what it was.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just thought of the past and felt a little sad. You should go back!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d better stay and apany you!¡± Du Jiuyuan was very worried.


    ¡°No need. There are professional doctors and nurses here. You should go back quickly! You must be the most beautiful bride.¡± The olddy was determined.


    Du Jiuyuan got up and tucked grandma in. ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯lle back to see you tomorrow.¡± Grandmother Ji had the same personality as Ji Jingchen. Seeing that she was very insistent, Du Jiuyuan chose to leave.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need toe. You should rest well and wait to be the most beautiful bride,¡± Grandma said in a low voice.


    Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t bear to say anything else, so she had to agree first. ¡°Okay, bye, Grandma!¡±


    She turned around and walked to the door, but the olddy suddenly stopped her. ¡°Yuanyuan, can I ask you for a favor? If Jing Chen encounters any difficulties in the future, will you help him?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s the only son of the Ji family and the CEO of the Ji corporation.. I can¡¯t possibly help him with his problems,¡± Grandmother Ji¡¯s words confused Du Jiuyuan, so she answered honestly.

 Chapter 35

    <h4>Chapter 35: I Like You This Way</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°No matter how powerful a person is, there will always be a weakness. If I mean if one day, Ji Jingchen gets into trouble, but there is no one by his side who is sincere...¡± the olddy did not exin further and slowly drifted off.


    ¡°It was destiny that allowed us to meet one another. If such a day trulyes, I will definitely not stand by and watch.¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    After all, they could still be friends after the divorce, as long as Ji Jingchen would not be so annoying.


    Hearing Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words, the olddy¡¯s eyes revealed a trace of relief. ¡°Yes, I know. You can go!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan walked out of the ward and saw Ji Jingchen who was talking on the phone. He saw hering out of the corner of his eye and immediately hung up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you back,¡± he walked to Du Jiuyuan and said.


    Du Jiuyuan had just clicked on the car-hailing app. She took out her phone and showed him the user interface. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll get a ride back myself.¡±


    Ji Jingchen snatched the phone from her and pressed the cancel button. There was no room for negotiation.


    Du Jiuyuan was speechless.


    Ji Jingchen personally drove her back home. The two of them were silent all the way until the car reached the apartment building. Du Jiuyuan unbuckled her seatbelt and left without looking back.


    ¡°Yuanyuan.¡± Ji Jingchen frowned and got out of the car to call her.


    Du Jiuyuan stopped and looked back. The sunlight fell on Ji Jingchen¡¯s body, making it look as if he was wearing a luxurious coat.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, where do you want to go on our honeymoon after the wedding? I¡¯ll let Peter arrange it.¡±Ji Jingchen¡¯s tone was calm as if he was dealing with a business matter.


    Du Jiuyuan merely gave a fake smile and turned to leave.


    Ji Jingchen did not understand what that smile meant. In truth, he had heard what she had promised his grandmother.


    Three dayster, Ji Jingchen¡¯s wedding became the most popr topic in Hong Kong city.


    The streets were filled with excitement about this grand wedding and it was not unexpected. However, many did not realize the bride was actually Du Jiuyuan.


    The media was not allowed to enter the wedding venue. Those who attended were either rich or nobility. The best actor within the entertainment industry was also there to warm up the wedding scene.


    Under Ji Jingchen¡¯s instructions, many media outlets reported on this matter. It was not a live report, but the words were able to describe how grand the wedding was.


    For example, the best actor, Lu Ziang, was acting as the best man, and Diva Lin would be the maid of honor. All sorts of news came flooding in.


    The entire wedding was arranged by special personnel and the process of picking up the bride was extremely smooth. Even He Lili, who had always been hot-tempered, lost her arrogance because the moment she saw Lu Ziang and Gu Xingchen standing in the best man¡¯s entourage, she could not hide the joy in her eyes.


    The wedding car arrived at the Ji family¡¯s house without any obstruction. Du Jiuyuan wore a wedding dress embroidered with gold thread. She was elegant and delicate. She knelt in front of Ji Jingchen and kowtowed in front of Grandmother Ji.


    The olddy sat on the sofa and watched them kowtow and toast tea to the elder. Then, she handed a big red packet that she had prepared in advance to Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandmother!¡± Du Jiuyuan took the red packet and said with a smile.


    The olddy looked at the two of them kneeling on the ground with gratified eyes. Her eyes were slightly red. ¡°Get up!¡±


    Ji Jingchen stood up first and then gently helped Du Jiuyuan up.


    The entire action was not very intimate, but it also made Tang Yingxue, who was at the side, very mad. Old Madam Ji had been holding her arm, afraid that she would do something outrageous.


    Fortunately, they did not stay in the Ji family house for long and moved on to a hotel. The wedding ceremony waspleted there.


    As soon as Ji Jingchen arrived at the hotel, he sent Du Jiuyuan to the lounge and went to receive the guests himself.


    Du Jiuyuan did not have many friends in Hong Kong, thus most of the family members present were from Ji Jingchen¡¯s family.


    Du Jiuyuan had woken up before dawn. She had not eaten breakfast and only drank some water. At the moment, her stomach was a little ufortable, so she asked Lili to find her something to eat.


    The makeup artist¡¯s car was blocked halfway due to the heavy traffic to the wedding venue. Du Jiuyuan could only move freely once the makeup artist arrived to get her into the wedding dress.


    A few minutester, Lili¡¯s scream was heard. Du Jiuyuan rushed out and saw Lili pointing at the wedding dress in surprise.


    The expensive and gorgeous wedding dress had been cut into pieces like rags, and there were some unknown objects on it.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, with the wedding dress in this state, you don¡¯t have to marry that annoying man anymore!¡± Lili said excitedly after a while as if she wanted the whole world to know.


    Du Jiuyuan quickly covered Lili¡¯s mouth. ¡°You¡¯re thinking too much. With Ji Jingchen¡¯s ability, he can get me a new dress any time.¡± Back then, Ji Jingchen had shipped dozens of wedding dresses from abroad in one night for her to choose from.


    Lili was really naive. She was only now learning about Ji Jingchen¡¯s abilities.


    ¡°However, it seems that there are people who do not want to see me wearing this dress. Little do they know, this only makes me want to wear one even more!¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at the tragic wedding dress and said calmly.


    He Lili came to her senses. ¡°Yuanyuan, you¡¯re really rebellious.¡± She paused for a moment and then said, ¡°However, I like the way you think. Quick, tell me what you intend to do next..¡± He Lili was very excited.

 Chapter 36

    <h4>Chapter 36: Breaking off the Engagement in Public</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Find some help and think of a way to get some brushes, paints, and a pair of scissors.¡± Du Jiuyuan was calm and unhurried.


    Not long after, He Lili came back with the things being asked for.


    Du Jiuyuan pulled a chair to the front of the wedding dress. She opened the paint box, adjusted the colors, and started to draw using the brushes.


    He Lili did not stay idle either. She ran out to look for some rosin painting fluid.


    The paint would not dry out so quickly, so she had to use the rosin to make the painting fluid and spray it on the painting. After a few minutes, it would dry out, ensuring that it would not change shape and could not be rubbed off.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand that was holding the brush moved quickly on the wedding dress. She did not notice that the lounge door behind her was ajar. A pair of eyes outside the door had been staring at her for an unknown amount of time.


    Someone walked in toward the direction of the lounge. The man made a ¡°Shh¡± gesture, indicating for the other party to not speak.


    The other party understood and turned around to leave. He did not take another step forward.


    The man looked at Du Jiuyuan a few more times, unsatisfied. The woman that Ji Jingchen had taken a fancy to was indeed not that simple. This was very fun!


    ...


    The wedding started on time. Ji Jingchen held a bouquet of flowers in his hands and waited beside the emcee. After the emcee went through the basic procedures, he officially introduced the bride to the audience.


    Tang Yingxue, who was sitting below, had a smile on her face. She was just waiting to see Du Jiuyuan make a fool of herself.


    When the bride appeared, all the people in the banquet hall were covered in darkness. Only a single ray of light was reflected in the center of the stage and Pandora¡¯s box-like door slowly opened.


    The grand and luxurious skirt had been cut short by Du Jiuyuan. The part of her waist that was tucked in was handled quite skillfully. It was a very unique style.


    Her ink-like hair was pulled up at this moment. Her light makeup was exquisite, and added a lot of mystery to it.


    Not only Ji Jingchen, but even He Lili had never seen such a beautiful and dazzling Du Jiuyuan. Both of them were a little stunned for a moment.


    Most of the guests below the stage apuded continuously,pletely ignoring Du Jiuyuan¡¯s background. Only Old Madam Ji gritted her teeth fiercely, while Tang Yingxue stared at Du Jiuyuan in disbelief.


    She had clearly ruined the wedding dress and spilled red wine on it. How could Du Jiuyuan end up pulling this grand look?


    In the face of everyone¡¯s astonished gazes, Du Jiuyuan remained calm and collected. She nced at Tang Yingxue with a provocative look in her eyes.


    ¡®Did she know? Impossible, absolutely impossible!¡¯ Tang Yingxue retracted her gaze, while her heart was uneasy.


    Ji Jingchen came back to his senses after being reminded by Gu Xingchen, and walked towards Du Jiuyuan with a bouquet of flowers.


    The bridesmaid was a rtively famous diva in the entertainment industry, as well as He Lili. The best man was the one and only, Gu Xingchen, and there was also the popr Lu Ziang of the entertainment industry.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart did not waver at all. This was the scene that she had always dreamed of.


    Ji Jingchen ced the bouquet in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand. Below the stage, Grandmother Ji shed two lines of tears and looked at the couple lovingly. Her gaze was filled withplicated emotions.


    Du Jiuyuan turned her head to look at the olddy as she walked past, the corners of her mouth curled into a rare smile.


    The two of them walked to the center of the stage and stood face to face. The emcee began the process of the wedding, and soon, the scene in front of everyone¡¯s eyes began.


    ¡°Mr. Ji, do you take Miss Du Jiuyuan as yourwful wife? Regardless of poverty, wealth, illness, or health, would you never leave her and continue to be with her for the rest of your life?¡± The emcee asked Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°I do,¡± Ji Jingchen blurted out without thinking.


    The emcee asked Du Jiuyuan next, ¡°Miss Du, do you take Mr. Ji Jingchen as yourwful husband? Will you stay by his side for the rest of your life, in sickness or in health?¡±


    A pin-drop silence followed. Du Jiuyuan did not speak for a long time.


    Du Ling sat at the banquet table and watched Du Jiuyuan. Had Du Jiuyuan not repeatedly told her to just sit still and watch from below, she would have caused a huge ruckus long ago.


    Seeing that it was time for Du Jiuyuan to take her vows, Du Ling felt that the chair under her butt was boiling hot, making her unable to sit still.


    Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Du Jiuyuan held the bouquet of flowers with both hands. Her expression was calm and unperturbed,pletely devoid of the excitement and joy of being a bride.


    The atmosphere suddenly got awkward. All the guests¡¯ gazes were focused on Du Jiuyuan.


    Ji Jingchen secretly felt that things were not looking good. Momentster, he heard the woman at the center of attention said loudly, ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯m not willing.¡±


    ¡°Well done!¡± Du Ling stood up and pped alone.


    Du Jiuyuan broke off the engagement in public. Some people were happy while others were sad. Tang Yingxue, who was below the stage, almost cried out.


    Even Lu Ziang, who had just changed his opinion of Du Jiuyuan, had a look of disbelief on his face.


    Du Jiuyuan repeated it again. This time, she shouted out almost word by word, ¡°I...am...not...willing...¡±


    These four words were like four heavy bombs that exploded continuously at the wedding scene, catching everyone off guard.


    The emcee stood on the stage and did not dare to speak.. Ji Jingchen¡¯s face was dark, and he looked like he would explode at any moment.

 Chapter 37

    <h4>Chapter 37: Grandmother Ji Was Sent to the Emergency Room</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    The Ji family held an important position in Hong Kong city, and Ji Jingchen himself was well known as a resolute and decisive person.


    Today was the day of his wedding, but the bride broke off the engagement in public. This was undoubtedly a big p to the Ji family and Ji Jingchen¡¯s face.


    The situation had been pushed to the point of no return.


    Ji Jingchen waspletely aware of what Du Jiuyuan was thinking, but he was adamant in his heart that he would not get a divorce.


    ¡°Emcee, exchange rings!¡± This was the next step in the wedding process, and Ji Jingchen chose to proceed directly.


    The emcee did not move. The wedding had already turned into such an awkward situation, how could they exchange rings now?


    Grandmother Ji below the stage stood up, feeling a little agitated. ¡°Yuanyuan, what did you say?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, grandmother, I don¡¯t want to marry him.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was sincere and apologetic.


    This was the only way she could do it, although it would deeply hurt Grandmother Ji, who had given her endless care and warmth.


    ¡°Do you know the consequences of doing this?¡± The olddy took a deep breath and questioned.


    ¡°I know. If I publicly break off the engagement and make the Ji family lose face, the Du and Ji families will fall out with each other.¡± If it was possible, Du Jiuyuan did not want to use this method.


    ¡°Even after realizing this, you¡¯re still adamant in carrying on with it?¡± The olddy¡¯s tone was cold, and her gaze seemed capable of dismembering someone.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, grandmother, I want to divorce him.¡± Du Jiuyuan was very determined.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re so arrogant and don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you, I...¡± Before the olddy could finish her sentence, Ji Jingchen interrupted her.


    ¡°Grandmother, let me handle this...¡± Ji Jingchen understood what the olddy would say next, but before he could finish his words, he was rebuked by her.


    ¡°The Ji family doesn¡¯t do things that would make life difficult for others. She doesn¡¯t want to be your wife. Are you still going to force her?¡± The olddy shook her head, her eyes filled with disappointment.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve made up your mind, the Ji family won¡¯t keep you!¡± After saying that, the olddy copsed.


    In an instant, everyone was shocked and quickly reached out to support her from falling.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s expression changed, and he rushed toward Grandmother Ji.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s bouquet fell to the ground. She stood rooted to the ground and wanted to go forward to check on her grandmother, but she was stopped by the crowd.


    ¡°Thanks to your drama, even the olddy was angered to the point of fainting.¡± Old Madam Ji looked at Du Jiuyuan in disgust.


    Du Jiuyuan followed her without caring about anything else. The scene fell into chaos and the other members of the Ji family also followed.


    Only the man who had been peeping at the door of the lounge in the corner was calm. He sat in his original position and quietly drank red wine. It would be a pity to not drink such good wine.


    ¡°President, aren¡¯t we leaving?¡± The secretary next to the man asked.


    ¡°Such an interesting scene. We haven¡¯t seen enough. Why should we leave now?¡± The man leisurely poured himself another ss of wine.


    The secretary remained silent.


    ¡°Help me investigate this woman. She actually rejected a marriage in public. How interesting!¡± The man put down the ss of wine and prepared to leave.


    The emergency room of the hospital was full of people. Du Jiuyuan had just taken off her high heels, so she was now standing barefooted on the cold ground.


    ¡°You are not wee here. You can leave.¡± Old Madam Ji chased Du Jiuyuan away.


    No one knew what was going on inside. Everyone was staring at the emergency room worriedly.


    ¡°I will leave, but not now.¡± Du Jiuyuan never expected that Grandmother Ji would faint from anger.


    She thought that if she rejected the marriage in public, Grandmother Ji would be disappointed and sad. She did not expect such an oue.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be so hypocritical. Grandmother fainted out of anger because of you.¡± Tang Yingxue pushed Du Jiuyuan to the ground.


    Du Jiuyuan ignored her. She kept her eyes on the emergency room. The door eventually opened and a nurse walked out.


    Tang Yingxue rushed over. ¡°Nurse, nurse, how is my Grandmother?¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s Yuanyuan?¡± The nurse asked.


    ¡®That old fart is still thinking about an outsider at a time like this!¡¯ Madam Ji thought to herself.


    Tang Yingxue¡¯s face also turned a little awkward.


    Du Jiuyuan walked forward. She was barefooted, and her wedding dress got a lot dirtier on the way here. Her hair was also messy and she currently looked like a worn out princess.


    The nurse could not help but take another look at her.


    ¡°I am Yuanyuan.¡± Du Jiuyuan revealed her identity.


    ¡°The patient wants to see you. Come with me!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan and the nurse entered the emergency room. Ji Jingchen took a step back and leaned against the wall. He could not stand still anymore.


    Old Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue looked at each other and smiled. No matter what the situation was, it was a good thing that the wedding did not go through.


    Du Jiuyuan walked into the emergency room. Grandmother Ji was lying on the bed with all kinds of medical instruments beside her. None of these instruments had been touched and there was not even a doctor in sight.


    ¡°Grandmother, you...¡± Du Jiuyuan opened her mouth and her voice choked up.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, don¡¯t cry, don¡¯t cry, I¡¯m fine. These old bones can take a few more hits, and I will live a few more years..¡± The olddyforted Du Jiuyuan.

 Chapter 38

    <h4>Chapter 38: It Was Time to Live For Herself</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    The olddy was indeed fine. In that situation earlier, if she hadn¡¯t put on an act, Ji Jingchen would have forced the wedding to go on.


    Du Jiuyuan quickly figured out the reason behind Grandmother Ji¡¯s actions. She was doing this to help Du Jiuyuan, and had even hinted at her before.


    ¡°Grandmother, you¡¯re helping me on purpose. Why? Didn¡¯t you say that you wouldn¡¯t allow me to divorce Ji Jingchen?¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little puzzled.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to divorce, but I can¡¯t ignore your feelings for that rascal!¡± Grandma Ji clearly doted on Du Jiuyuan very much.


    She understood that without Du Jiuyuan, there would be no one else who could tolerate Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°You¡¯re a good child. If Ji Jingchen gives you trouble in the future,e and look for grandmother. If you don¡¯t have enough money,e and look for your grandmother too. I am old, and it¡¯s not certain how many years I have left. If you have time,e and apany your grandmother more often, okay?¡± Grandmother Ji was clearly a sensible person.


    ¡°Of course. You will always be my grandmother,¡± Du Jiuyuan was stunned for a moment and muttered.


    ¡°He won¡¯t make things difficult for me.¡± After knowing Ji Jingchen for so long, Du Jiuyuan was very clear about this matter.


    Although they hade to this point, Ji Jingchen was not a narrow-minded person who would take revenge at will. After all, he was the man she had loved for so long. He still had character.


    Seeing that Du Jiuyuan was still willing to protect Ji Jingchen, Grandmother Ji was relieved. She sighed heavily, feeling a little regretful.


    Back then, when she found out that Yuanyuan liked Ji Jingchen, she was so happy. She had taught Ji Jingchen how to survive in such a rich and powerful family, but she had never taught him what love was.


    Du Jiuyuan had never regretted it. She had lived in the world of love for five years, and now she was prepared to live for herself.


    ¡°Grandmother, I¡¯ve disappointed you.¡± Du Jiuyuan was a woman who needed to be loved but it was now time for her to live for herself.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t disappoint me. I didn¡¯t take good care of you and made you suffer.¡± The olddy recalled what Tang Yingxue said that day and understood how difficult it was for Du Jiuyuan to live in the Ji family.


    ¡°Grandmother, please don¡¯t say that. I loved him so much previously. Yet, this path was my choice. However, if I had to do it all over again, I definitely wouldn¡¯t love him so humbly.¡±


    The two of them chatted for a while,pletely ignoring the group of people at the entrance of the emergency room.


    ¡°Sigh, let¡¯s go back! Let¡¯s go back and have a good rest.¡± The olddy sighed deeply and reluctantly let go of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded, stood up, and walked to the door. Then, she turned around and bowed from the bottom of her heart.


    Tears immediately welled up in both of their eyes, but they didn¡¯t fall.


    ¡°Good child, go! You muste and visit grandmother more often.¡± The olddy waved her hand, and in an instant, she seemed to have aged several years.


    When Du Jiuyuan walked out of the emergency room, Old Madam Ji could not hide the disgust in her eyes when she looked at Du Jiuyuan, while Tang Yingxue still had a hint of jealousy in her eyes.


    Ji Jingchen nced at Du Jiuyuan, and his cold gaze seemed ready to cut her into pieces.


    If looks could kill, Du Jiuyuan felt that she would have already been dead in the hands of Ji Jingchen.


    Ji Jingchen suddenly reached out and grabbed her arm.


    ¡°Congrattions! As you wish, I will repay you...¡± Ji Jingchen squeezed out every word from between his teeth.


    After saying that, Ji Jingchen let go of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and walked straight to the emergency room while Du Jiuyuan went in the opposite direction.


    The situation in the emergency room was as Ji Jingchen had expected. The olddy¡¯s face was fine, and the medical equipment did not show any signs of being used.


    ¡°You were the one who forced me to marry her back then, and now you¡¯re forcing me to get a divorce. Am I that easy to manipte?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s anger grew stronger and stronger as he spoke in a cold tone.


    ¡°If you were obedient, would I have to go through this?¡± The olddy knew that he was ming her for helping Du Jiuyuan, so she did not get angry with him.


    She was already so old, yet she still had to worry so much for him.


    ¡°Grandmother, you know that I don¡¯t want to divorce Yuanyuan, so why do you still want to help her?¡± Ji Jingchen could not figure this out.


    Grandmother¡¯s attitude was not like this before, so there must be a reason for this sudden change.


    ¡°Yuanyuan suffered a lot in the Ji family. Besides, she doesn¡¯t love you anymore, so why do you need to tie her down with marriage and suffer together?¡±


    Ji Jingchen felt as if he had been struck by lightning when he heard his grandmother¡¯s words.

 Chapter 39

    <h4>Chapter 39: Divorce</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°She... doesn¡¯t love me anymore?¡± Ji Jingchen would never have thought that the girl who had his eyes filled with love would not love him anymore.


    ¡°With your personality, which woman would be able to love you forever? Yuanyuan has been with you for five years...¡±


    Ji Jingchen frowned. From what he knew, Du Jiuyuan had always loved him, even though he did not know what love was.


    But when he heard the olddy say that Du Jiuyuan did not love him anymore, something seemed to have been taken away from him.


    He did not really listen to what the olddy said after that. This sentence kept echoing in his head, ¡°She doesn¡¯t love you anymore.¡±


    ¡°Things havee to this point. Don¡¯t make things difficult for her anymore. Sometimes in life, it¡¯s best to part ways. Just sign your name and you can still be friends in the future.¡± After the olddy finished speaking, she waved her hand to signal for him to leave.


    Ji Jingchen shook his head and left the emergency room. A group of people rushed in, but the olddy shooed them away.


    ...


    When Du Jiuyuan walked out of the hospital, she looked even more like a worn-out princess.


    Du Ling waved at her.


    ¡°Auntie, why are you here?¡± Du Jiuyuan steadied her mind.


    ¡°You¡¯ve angered the Ji family¡¯s matriarch to the point of fainting. How could I note here?¡± When she reached the hospital entrance, Du Ling did not enter because she was afraid that she would do something out of control.


    ¡°Look, you¡¯re not even wearing your shoes. There¡¯s no doubt that you¡¯re a runaway bride.¡± Du Ling saw that Du Jiuyuan was barefooted. She squatted down and took off her shoes, preparing to put them on Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan paused and dodged. ¡°Auntie, there¡¯s no need. Lili wille overter.¡±


    Earlier, He Lili had called to ask which hospital Du Jiuyuan was at and would be bringing her things over!


    Du Ling wanted to put shoes on for her, but a voice suddenly interrupted them.


    ¡°Madam Ji.¡± Although Peter was an American, his Chinese was very good.


    ¡°What Madam. Ji? Our Yuanyuan is divorcing that b*stard!¡± Du Ling started her speech in machine-gun mode again.


    Peter took out a pair of new shoes, put them on the ground, and then left without saying a word.


    Du Jiuyuan put them on. The size was just right. Du Ling also put on her own shoes again.


    He Lili arrived in a hurry. She picked up the two of them and said that she wanted to celebrate no matter what.


    Ji Jingchen did not go home. Instead, he went to Li Ruyan¡¯s ce. Even though he knew that she had developed feelings for him, which she should not have, he had no choice but to look for her at this moment.


    This was because Li Ruyan was the best psychiatrist in Hong Kong city.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Li Ruyan was already on the verge of giving up on her infatuation for Ji Jingchen.


    She knew that if she went overboard, Ji Jingchen would never contact her again.


    ¡°I have run out of the drug you prescribed me.¡± Ji Jingchen could not control his emotions anymore.


    This kind of emotion he had was very extreme. It was so extreme that he wanted to destroy the entire world.


    Li Ruyan instantly changed into a different person. She officially entered her working state. She first gave him a drug that could suppress his emotions and then gave him treatment.


    After half an hour, Ji Jingchen finally calmed down. The thoughts in his heart disappeared.


    ¡°This drug will only suppress your emotions for a short while. You still need a psychiatrist by your side.¡± Li Ruyan almost volunteered herself.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Ji Jingchen rejected in a concise manner.


    ...


    The matters rted to the divorce were all negotiated between Peter and Du Jiuyuan. Ji Jingchen changed the divorce agreement, and Du Jiuyuan signed it after confirming that there were no problems.


    The day the two of them went to the civil affairs bureau, the weather was exceptionally sunny.


    The divorce agreement that Du Jiuyuan had initially drafted was for her to leave the house with nothing, but Ji Jingchen insisted on giving her some assets.


    He had given her quite a lot of things, but it was just a drop in the bucket for Ji?Corporation. Du Jiuyuan understood Ji Jingchen¡¯s character and chose to ept it.


    Throughout the entire process, Peter was the only one who came to handle the divorce procedures. Ji Jingchen had not appeared in front of Du Jiuyuan ever since that incident at the hospital.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart calmed down the moment she received the divorce certificate. The two of them left the civil affairs bureau together.


    ¡°Miss... Miss Du, ording to the property division in the divorce agreement, the relevant funds have been transferred to your ount. The apartment you were living in and the apartment next door has been bought by CEO Ji as a gift for you. I drove here on the red limited edition Maybach today. Here are the keys.¡± Peter was a meticulous person, he exined everything to Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan was stunned for three seconds before she took the car keys.


    ¡°Do you need me to drive it back for you?¡± Peter knew that Du Jiuyuan had a driver¡¯s license, but she rarely drove.


    ¡°No, thank you! Has your CEO Ji been very busy recently?¡± Du Jiuyuan could not help but ask.


    ¡°CEO Ji has always been very busy,¡± Peter replied cleverly.


    ¡°Yes! He has always been very busy.¡± Now, he was so busy that the special assistant by his side had to step in for the divorce proceedings.


    ¡°Goodbye, Miss Du!¡± Peter left afterpleting what CEO Ji had asked him to do.


    Du Jiuyuan stood in front of the limited edition luxury car for a long time before she opened the car door and sat in it nervously.. Then, she started the?engine carefully.

 Chapter 40

    <h4>Chapter 40: ckmail</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan did not really want all these things, but Ji Jingchen¡¯s decision was firm. She was afraid of wasting this hard-earned divorce opportunity, so she epted it.


    She drove the luxury car back to the apartment and parked it downstairs. She took out the dust bag that was ced on the passenger seat, wrapped it around the car, before she headed upstairs.


    The owner of the apartment was moving out, and a young woman gave Du Jiuyuan the keys.


    Du Jiuyuan took it and opened the door of her room. She saw her aunt packing her luggage.


    ¡°Is the divorce settled?¡± Du Ling asked with concern while packing.


    ¡°Yes, aunt, are you leaving already?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at the luggage by the side of the bed in an absent-minded manner.


    ¡°Yes! With this conclusion, auntie will be at ease. There are still little animals at home that need to be fed!¡±


    ¡°Aunt, can you not leave?¡± Du Jiuyuan was very reluctant to let her aunt go.


    ¡°Please, how old are you? If you miss auntie, you should go back to Zhongshan more often. Don¡¯t act like a little child.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan did not say anything and just nodded silently.


    Du Ling had already bought the train ticket. Truthfully, she also could not bear to part with Du Jiuyuan, but they would have to be separated eventually.


    ¡°Auntie, I¡¯m transferring 100,000 Yuan to you. Please use the money as you wish.¡± Du Jiuyuan worked on her phone and transferred some money to her aunt.


    ¡°I have money, my darling little girl, but I¡¯ll keep what you gave me. However, when the timees, will you in return keep what I give to you?¡± Du Ling rolled her eyes and was prepared to trick Du Jiuyuan.


    All these years, she had some savings, which were all kept for Du Jiuyuan in future.


    Du Jiuyuan was not fooled by Du Ling at all.


    Driving the eye-catching Maybach, Du Jiuyuan sent Du Ling to the railway station. Seeing Du Ling¡¯s back disappearing from the tform, her tears fell again.


    After a long time, she calmed herself down and returned to the parking lot. However, she found that her car had been hit by another vehicle.


    The car that ran into it was a dark gray Bentley. However, both cars were not badly damaged. It was just a small scratch.


    ¡°Miss, our president wants to meet you in order to discuss thepensation for this ident,¡± the driver said awkwardly.


    Who knew what went wrong with their president to use such a clumsy approach to make contact with Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan immediately understood that the other party had ulterior motives. Her car was parked there perfectly away from traffic and unless the driver was blind, it would be impossible to crash into it.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as thepensation is reasonable. You can admit that it¡¯s all your fault!¡± Du Jiuyuan did not want to provoke such a person.


    She thought that the city people would be more civilized. Instead, she had bumped into such an encounter¡ª ckmail.


    It was better to avoid trouble. If the driver said anything else, she would just drive away and fix it herself.


    ¡°Miss Du, I¡¯m Ling Jin. Can we have a chat?¡± In the car, CEO Ling personally got out and gave the driver a look. The driver proceeded to give Du Jiuyuan Ling Jin¡¯s business card.


    Du Jiuyuan took a look at it. It was a gilded business card, an expensive one.


    Ling Jin was 31 years old. He was the CEO of the Ling Group and the only heir of the Ling family. His three brothers had all died an unnatural death. His father was also fully paralyzed due to a car ident and had been living in the hospital.


    There had been rumors that Ling Jin had done all this because he would have be the biggest beneficiary from this series of unfortunate events.


    Du Jiuyuan did not have any special identity at the moment. Facing such a ruthless character, she could only try to find out what he was up to.


    Her car was sent to be repaired, and she was invited to a high-ss club under the Ling corporation.


    ¡°I have never met you before, CEO Ling. May I know why you are interested in chatting with me?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked in a straightforward manner.


    ¡°Next time, just reveal your identity directly. Let¡¯s not be so unreasonable¡­¡±


    Ling Jin did not reply immediately. Instead, he personally poured a cup of tea for Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°This is the Cloud Smoke tea, Miss Du, please have a taste.¡± Ling Jin ced the cup in front of Du Jiuyuan politely.


    ¡°Sorry, I don¡¯t really drink tea.¡± Du Jiuyuan declined politely.


    It wasmon sense for a person not to touch things given by random strangers.


    Ling Jin was not angry because of this. Instead, he smiled and said, ¡°Miss Du, don¡¯t be nervous. You haven¡¯t seen me before, but I¡¯ve seen you at the wedding.¡± Ling Jin was the man behind the lounge door who watched Du Jiuyuan while she repaired her wedding dress.


    ¡°Oh, then why were you looking for me?¡± Ling Jin was a ruthless person, and Du Jiuyuan did not want to get involved.


    ¡°I intend to cooperate with you. Do you know who the new entertainment star Luoluo is?¡± Ling Jin¡¯s intention of cooperating with Du Jiuyuan was actually an excuse to build a closer rapport with her.


    Luoluo? The new entertainment star Luoluo, whose reputation within the industry was no lesser than that of Lu Ziang, was at the peak of her career when she debuted.. She had ess to all kinds of resources, but the entertainment reporters had never found out who the financier behind her was.

 Chapter 41

    <h4>Chapter 41: Why Did You Choose Me?</h4>


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. It turned out that Luoluo¡¯s financier was Ling Jin.


    Ling Jin naturally knew what Du Jiuyuan was thinking, but he didn¡¯t say it out loud. He continued, ¡°I hope you can be Luoluo¡¯s stylist.¡±


    This sudden job opportunity didn¡¯t make Du Jiuyuan feel lucky at all. She asked in return, ¡°I¡¯m sure many people would be dying to fight for this position. Why did you choose me instead?¡±


    ¡°You were personally altering the wedding dress at the wedding and Luoluo liked it very much. Her mentality is very strange and she will only ept people that she likes.¡± Ling Jin put on a business-like smile. Without waiting for Du Jiuyuan¡¯s reply, he continued, ¡°As for the benefits and sry, you need not worry. I will definitely give you a satisfactory price.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. She knew that the man in front of her had hidden intentions. In terms of shrewdness, he was probably 10 times greater than her.


    ¡°You publicly disgraced the Ji family at the wedding. Grandmother Ji dotes on you and doesn¡¯t mind it while Ji Jingchen, that workaholic, doesn¡¯t have the time to deal with you. But what about the rest of the Ji family? If you want to establish yourself in Hong Kong, it would be a painstaking effort. Now I¡¯m giving you this opportunity, so you should firmly seize it!¡± Ling Jin said righteously.


    Ling Jin was absolutely right. Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t disy any change on the surface, but in truth, she was looking forward to this job. Compared to her own experience, this job was indeed a good starting point.


    ¡°What is expected out of me?¡± Du Jiuyuan waspletely convinced by Ling Jin.


    Ling Jin raised his head and gave his secretary a look. ¡°You¡¯d better ask Luoluo herself about this!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan stood up elegantly and the secretary made an inviting gesture toward her. The two of them left one after the other. Their destination was not far from the film studio. The secretary drove around a corner and entered the set.


    In the dressing room, Du Jiuyuan saw Luoluo resting. Luoluo saw Du Jiuyuan as well. She turned her chair and stared at Du Jiuyuan, sizing her up and down. The secretary then left. Du Jiuyuan herself did not appear very reserved. Instead, she moved a chair and sat down, not saying a word. The dressing room was silent. The staff inside tactfully left and the two women looked at each other without saying a word. They were engaged in a silent staring contest.


    Luoluo stood up and carefully walked in front of Du Jiuyuan. ¡°Are you Du Jiuyuan? The one who rejected Ji Jingchen¡¯s marriage in public?¡±?


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. Before she could fully understand what Luoluo meant with her question, Luoluo suddenly seemed to have changed into a different person. She lifted her chin and said, ¡°Well done! Ji Jingchen dared to reject me in the past! Now, someone finally came to reject him instead. It¡¯s really the good karma of the heavens. No bad deed would go unpunished!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan remained silent, her mind was full of question marks.


    ¡®Luoluo actually liked Ji Jingchen? But wasn¡¯t her financier Ling Jin? What exactly is going on?¡¯


    Luoluo saw that Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t speak and smiled slightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t treat you as an enemy just because Ji Jingchen likes you. I don¡¯t intend to bully you either. I actually really liked the way you looked at the wedding. Is it true that you designed the wedding look all by yourself?¡±


    ¡°Indeed. Because of the time constraint, it wasn¡¯t perfect. I should be able to do even better if I had more time.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t expect Luoluo to be so straightforward.


    ¡°I really like the way you looked at the wedding. I¡¯m going to attend a banquet in a few days. I hope you can help me with the styling.¡± Luoluo turned back into her mature and steady girl persona and sat down on the chair.


    Du Jiuyuan had a new evaluation of Luoluo in her heart. It turned out that this woman had a unique n for her own life.


    ¡°You just focus on matching. As long as you do it to my satisfaction this time, you will be my stylist in the future!¡± Luoluo added.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Du Jiuyuan agreed immediately.


    Just when Du Jiuyuan was about to ask for more information, someone suddenly pushed the door open and entered. A man dressed in ck sequined clothes walked in. He didn¡¯t even look at Du Jiuyuan as he walked directly to Luoluo¡¯s side.


    ¡°Baby, I heard that you¡¯re going to entrust your appearance for this banquet to a little girl who has yet to experience the world. Oh, my goodness! Are you crazy?¡±


    ¡°Yes, that little girl is her, Du Jiuyuan,¡± Luoluo said with a firm look in her eyes.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk. Baby, have you been brainwashed by this little girl? Look at her outfit. It¡¯s terrible!¡± The man nced at Du Jiuyuan, his face full of impatience.


    Du Jiuyuan was going to apply for her divorce certificate today, so she was dressed very simply.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s not bad. Aren¡¯t I a little girl myself?¡± Luoluo was a little angry. After the conversation just now, she had already treated Du Jiuyuan as one of her own.


    ¡°Baby, you know that¡¯s not what I mean. You¡­¡±


    ¡°Loki! The styling you designed for me before was very good, but I like the freshness Du Jiuyuan disyed. How about we do it this way? The two of you will have apetition on my banquet styling. In the end, whoever¡¯s work that I find to be more satisfactory will be appointed as my unique stylist.¡±

 Chapter 42 - Acting is Like Life

    <h4>Chapter 42: Acting is Like Life</h4>


    The dressing room fell into a moment of silence. Du Jiuyuan did not say anything, while the man no longer addressed Luoluo as ¡®Baby¡¯.


    ¡°Is there a problem?¡± Luoluo looked at the two of them innocently. Her innocent act caused Du Jiuyuan to be stunned.


    Du Jiuyuan suddenly understood why Luoluo was so popr in the entertainment industry. This little girl was young, but she has several different personalities. This wasn¡¯t a derogatory term, but for her, acting was like life. Every personality of Luoluo was honing her acting skills.


    ¡°Of course there is no problem.¡± Du Jiuyuanpletely agreed. This was a fairpetition, and it was reasonable.


    Seeing that Du Jiuyuan readily agreed, Loki didn¡¯t say anything else. Besides, with his current reputation and status in the entertainment industry, would he be afraid of a little girl?


    ¡°Miss Du, if you need anything, you can contact my agent.¡± Luoluo had a good impression of Du Jiuyuan, and her tone was different from how she spoke to Loki.


    ¡°Thank you, Luoluo. You can call me Jiuyuan. I want to measure your body size now.¡± Du Jiuyuan pursed her lips, and her tone softened.


    Luoluo was a little surprised. ¡°You¡¯re going to make my clothes personally, right?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°That¡¯s a must. Since I¡¯ve chosen this profession, I¡¯ll do my best to give you as many high-quality experiences as possible.¡±


    Luoluo stood up and generously let Du Jiuyuan measure her body size. There was a measuring ruler in the dressing room, and Du Jiuyuan was using her phone to record the measurements. Loki was a little embarrassed. He found that he had beenpletely ignored. At this moment, if eyes could kill, Du Jiuyuan would have died thousands of times.


    Seeing that Loki wasn¡¯t paying attention, Luoluo whispered to Du Jiuyuan in a voice that only the two of them could hear, ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to your style. You don¡¯t know that Loki is a stubborn maniac. I¡¯m tired of him.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan looked up at Luoluo but didn¡¯t answer. She kept measuring and left after she was done. There was still a week before the banquet. She had to make every second count in order to create a perfect look for Luoluo. Ling Jin was right. This opportunity was not easy toe by and she had to seize it firmly.


    Du Jiuyuan first went to the supermarket to buy some cooking ingredients. Then, she went back to her residence to make a few types of Chinese pastries. After packing them in a food box, she drove her eye-catching limited-edition Maybach to Qingyan Street.


    Qingyan Street was one of the intangible cultural heritage sites of Hong Kong. There were green bricks and red tiles here. Every scene and object was mixed with a nostalgic atmosphere. Even the air felt exceptionally sweet.


    Du Jiuyuan parked the car at the corner of the street. She carried the food box with one hand and walked deeper into the alley. When she reached a house that looked very imposing, she stopped and stretched out her hand to knock on the door a few times.


    Not long after, a woman¡¯s voice came from inside the house. ¡°Who is it?¡±


    The woman¡¯s footsteps gradually approached. Not long after, she opened the door. The moment she saw Du Jiuyuan, the woman frowned slightly and said, ¡°You actually have the time toe here?¡±


    ¡°How have you been, Master?¡± Du Jiuyuan shook the food box in her hand and asked slowly.


    ¡°Who is your Master? Your Master has been angered to death by you for a long time!¡± The woman looked to be over 50 years old. When she spoke, her voice was full of energy. She rolled her eyes at Du Jiuyuan and was about to m the door.


    ¡°I made some Chinese pastries myself. You haven¡¯t eaten them for a long time, have you?¡± Du Jiuyuan unleashed her ultimate move.


    The woman paused and snorted. ¡°Thene in! Don¡¯t forget to close the door.¡±


    ¡°Yes, will do.¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    Her master¡¯s foul mouth hadn¡¯t changed at all. Her favorite food was all kinds of Chinese pastries. She rarely liked the pastries made from outside. Only Du Jiuyuan¡¯s homemade pastries won her favor.


    Du Jiuyuan followed her master into the house. Then, she took out some tea leaves from the cab with ease and found a teapot. She made a pot of tea for her master and then poured a cup.


    ¡°Please have some tea, Master!¡± Du Jiuyuan knew that her master still held a grudge against her, so she simply followed her master¡¯s wishes. Her master would be soft-hearted when it came to food and drinks.


    ¡°Humph!¡± The woman didn¡¯t take the cup of tea but kept her eyes on the food box that Du Jiuyuan had brought.


    Du Jiuyuan immediately understood. She went to the small cab in the kitchen and took out a few tes that were especially used for snacks. She arranged the Chinese pastries in the food box and picked up the tea that she had just poured. She then said respectfully, ¡°Master, please have some tea.¡±


    The woman picked up a piece of pastry and looked up at Du Jiuyuan. She took the teacup and said calmly, ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan knew that her master was still angry, so she didn¡¯t sit down. Instead, she remained standing and answered, ¡°Master, I miss you.¡±


    ¡°If you won¡¯t tell me the truth, get out of here!¡± The woman pped the table and yelled.


    ¡°I would like to ask for your help in making a dress.¡± Du Jiuyuan initially wanted to say a few words to appease her master before revealing her true intentions.


    ¡°The famous Mrs. Ji of the Ji Corporation, what kind of dress do you need from an olddy like me, whose body is halfway inside the grave?¡± The woman named Yin Hua put down the teacup and asked sarcastically.

 Chapter 43 - Master, I’m Getting a Divorce

    <h4>Chapter 43: Master, I¡¯m Getting a Divorce</h4>


    The atmosphere turned awkward. Du Jiuyuan remained silent. The only sound in the room was the chewing of Yin Hua¡¯s pastry.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°Master, I¡¯m getting a divorce.¡±


    Yin Hua put down the pastry in her hand, a little surprised. Then, she stood up. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before. Marriage is the tomb of love! Where¡¯s Ji Jingchen now? I¡¯m going to settle the score with him!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. She sobbed and exined, ¡°I was the one who initiated the divorce.¡±


    ¡°Back then, I wanted to send you overseas to study. You refused to go no matter what. Your mind was filled with that rascal, Ji. You stepped into the ¡®grave of love¡¯. Why are you suddenly enlightened now?¡± Yin Hua was stunned when she heard Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words.


    ¡°Back then, I was blinded by love. I was too hot-headed and didn¡¯t listen to your warning. Now, I¡¯m just like a lostmb. Please give me a chance to turn over a new leaf,¡± Du Jiuyuan lowered her head, wiped tears from the corners of her eyes, and said sincerely.


    Back then, her master wanted to send her to study abroad, but her eyes were filled with Ji Jingchen only. She refused to go and even had a big fight with her master. Because of that, her master unterally cut off the master-disciple rtionship and didn¡¯t open the door for her for several years. They have never seen each other since then.


    Today, she finally told her master that she was getting a divorce, thus her master had to stand up for her. For the sake of Ji Jingchen, Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t look like herself anymore. She had let down her master, who had been fully dedicated towards her growth.


    ¡°I know that you are the kind of person who won¡¯t turn back even if you hit a brick wall. Don¡¯t you know what kind of ce is the Ji family? You know full well that it is as dangerous as a dragon or tiger¡¯s den, yet you still dared to dig into it. Are you stupid?¡± Yin Hua sighed, the anger she felt toward Du Jiuyuan had long disappeared, and what reced it was feelings of disappointment.


    ¡°Yes, Master. I have fully realized my mistake. Please don¡¯t be angry with me and refuse to see me anymore,¡± Du Jiuyuan said in a fawning tone.


    Yin Hua slowly picked up a piece of pastry and tasted it carefully. Then, she wiped her hands and said, ¡°Tell me! What kind of clothes do you want?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan took out her phone and searched for a photo of Luoluo, showing it to Yin Hua.


    ¡°This is a mischievous little girl who likes new things. She¡¯s quite poprtely. The clothes are for her to wear to a banquet,¡± Du Jiuyuan told Yin Hua about her evaluation of Luoluo after seeing her.


    Yin Hua took out her reading sses and looked at the picture carefully. ¡°She¡¯s not bad looking, but she doesn¡¯t look as good as you.¡±


    ¡°Master, please don¡¯t tease me. She¡¯s a popr celebrity. I¡¯m just a vige girl from the countryside who recently got divorced.¡±


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you very confident and determined to defeat those other women before marrying Ji Jingchen? What happened?¡± Yin Hua was worried for Du Jiuyuan. Back then, she couldn¡¯t persuade Du Jiuyuan to forget about marrying Ji Jingchen no matter what.


    ¡°The past is like the wind. Master, please don¡¯t mention it anymore. This is her body measurements.¡± Du Jiuyuan found a pen and paper and wrote down Luoluo¡¯s size.


    Seeing that Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t want to reminisce about the past, Yin Hua didn¡¯t say anything more. She first let Du Jiuyuan draw a few design drawings and made some changes herself. The two of them worked untilte at night andpleted three design drawings in the end.


    ¡°Fortunately, you didn¡¯t forget what you learned. Go and cook for me. I¡¯ll finalize the draft.¡± Yin Hua finally had a smile on her face. Looking at the three design drawings in front of her, she instructed Du Jiuyuan to cook.


    ¡°Alright¡­¡±


    It wasn¡¯t that Du Jiuyuan waszy, but she only had a week. If she wanted to make a set of pure handmade banquet attire, she could only turn to her master. The rtionship between the two finally eased, and it also made Du Jiuyuan feel a huge weight being lifted off her heart.


    Three dayster, under her master¡¯s unique sewing skills, the banquet gown she made for Luoluo waspleted. These few days, to make it convenient for her to stay at her master¡¯s ce, Du Jiuyuan was responsible for cooking and doing some small chores.


    Luoluo also made a phone call that day. Her words implied that Loki¡¯s side was already prepared. Du Jiuyuan asked for the address and prepared to go with the clothes.


    Before leaving, Du Jiuyuan hugged her master. ¡°Master, thank you. I won¡¯t let you down this time.¡± After saying that, Du Jiuyuan let go of her master¡¯s hand and left.


    ¡°Silly girl, you will always be my most outstanding disciple.¡± Yin Hua stood where she was and watched Du Jiuyuan¡¯s gradually disappearing figure. Tears flowed from the corners of her eyes as she muttered to herself.


    ¡­


    Ling Jin had set up a studio for Luoluo specifically so that she could do whatever she pleased. When Du Jiuyuan arrived at the studio in her eye-catching car, Luoluo and Loki had been waiting for a while.


    ¡°You¡¯re finally here.¡± When Luoluo saw Du Jiuyuan, a smile immediately appeared on her face. She had been looking forward to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s arrival.


    ¡°Miss Luoluo, this is for you.¡± Compared to Luoluo¡¯s tone, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was far calmer.


    ¡°I can¡¯t wait to try it on. I¡¯ve already tried on the clothes Loki designed for me.¡± Luoluo seems to be already very close with Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan nced at the gown Loki designed from the corner of her eyes. Her confidence increased.

 Chapter 44 - Insulting the Master’s Name

    <h4>Chapter 44: Insulting the Master¡¯s Name</h4>


    It was a golden evening gown that gave people a dazzling feeling. Though it was beautiful, it was toomon, and this style of clothing would cause people to feel tired from aesthetic appreciation.


    Du Jiuyuan opened the bag she brought, and a white cheongsam came into view. Luoluo was slightly startled. A cheongsam? She had never worn a cheongsam in public before.


    When Loki saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s design, he immediately teased, ¡°Can a cheongsam be considered an evening gown? Luoluo, you don¡¯t have to try it on.¡±


    ¡°Why not? During the period of the Republic of China, cheongsam could be said to be the most sought-after item at all major banquets. Whoever¡¯s wife or mistress that wore a decent cheongsam to attend a banquet would be the object of admiration.¡± Du Jiuyuan was afraid that Luoluo would not be able to ept her design, hence she immediately retorted.


    ¡°But Luoluo has never worn a cheongsam before. You¡¯d better not embarrass yourself.¡± Loki did not expect Du Jiuyuan to retort. As a professional, he couldpletely picture Luoluo wearing the cheongsam, so he repeatedly did not want Luoluo to try it.


    ¡°Would you like to try it on first?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at Luoluo and smiled sincerely, waiting for her decision.


    Loki didn¡¯t say anything else. He looked at Luoluo as well, waiting for her decision. Luoluo was a person who liked to try new things. After hearing Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words, she became even more expectant.


    ¡°Of course I want to try it, but I really haven¡¯t worn a cheongsam before, so I don¡¯t know how to wear it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I can help you.¡±


    ¡°That would be great.¡±


    The two of them walked into the changing room together. Yin Hua had told Du Jiuyuan that Luoluo¡¯s facial features were particrly ssical and beautiful. When paired with Chinese-style clothes, they were simply a perfect match.


    Fifteen minutester, Du Jiuyuan held Luoluo¡¯s hand and walked out of the changing room. The white cheongsam on Luoluo¡¯s body outlined her perfect curves. The neckline was acy cor, and the high-end sexiness did not appear pedantic. Luoluo was stunned when she looked at herself in the mirror. She had never thought that she could be so beautiful. She was like a woman who had walked out of the Republic of China. She looked beautiful, charming, and demure. Everything was so perfect. This cheongsam brought out the best in Luoluo.


    Loki was alsopletely shocked. He had predicted that Luoluo would be suitable for the cheongsam, but he had not thought that it would make her look as beautiful as this.


    ¡°Luoluo, if you wear this dress to the banquet, you¡¯ll be the center of attention.¡± Even Luoluo¡¯s picky manager was full of praise for the dress.


    ¡°Yeah! I didn¡¯t realize that the cheongsam could be so beautiful. I¡¯m simply a beauty in a cheongsam!¡± Luoluo was also very excited.


    ¡°Keep a low profile. The cheongsam does suit you, but most of the beauties in the Republic of China are as gentle as water and have to keep up with their temperament. If you could remain gentle, that would be perfect.¡± Du Jiuyuan felt that she was close to victory. As long as someone had a bit of taste, they would not choose Loki¡¯s design.


    Loki¡¯s design was beautiful, but itcked any striking highlights, and it was an evening gown with a ¡®V¡¯ shape on the neck. It was very different from Du Jiuyuan¡¯s design.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Loki immediately restrained himself and smiled without showing his teeth. He had to remain calm.


    ¡°Miss Du, may I ask which brand this cheongsam is from?¡± Loki was so jealous that he went crazy. He was very sure that this cheongsam was definitely not from the top designers.


    Loki¡¯s words reminded Luoluo¡¯s manager that people were keeping an eye on Luoluo¡¯s every move, every word, and every action. Therefore, it was best for her to wear first-tier brands at such a banquet. It would be beneficial for future business negotiations and bringmercial value.


    ¡°I want to wear clothes from this brand as well,¡± Loki directly expressed his intention.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be forceful!¡± The manager looked at Du Jiuyuan, waiting for her answer.


    Even if this dress was not a top-tier brand, she would still follow Luoluo¡¯s thoughts because it was too beautiful.


    ¡°This dress doesn¡¯t have a brand. It waspleted by Master and me together,¡± Du Jiuyuan said calmly.


    What she cared about was Luoluo¡¯s decision. Other things were not important. Moreover, her master¡¯s current reputation in the clothing industry was higher than all the big brands.


    ¡°May I ask who is Miss Du¡¯s Master?¡± The manager asked.


    ¡°Her name is Yin Hua.¡±


    The studio was silent. Lokiughed out loud.


    ¡°You¡­ you don¡¯t even blush when you lie. Everyone knows that Master Yin never epts disciples.¡± After hearing Du Jiuyuan¡¯s answer, Loki thought that she was lying and wanted to call her bluff.


    Yin Hua was the best cheongsam master in the country. Money alone won¡¯t be enough in acquiring her services.


    ¡°Miss Du, this dress suits Luoluo very well, but you¡¯d better not talk nonsense.¡± As the manager of the popr Little Flower Luoluo, he knew about Yin Hua.


    ¡°I¡¯m not good at learning, and I¡¯m afraid of insulting my Master¡¯s reputation, so I didn¡¯t call myself Master¡¯s disciple. But I am indeed herst disciple.¡± Du Jiuyuan was very calm and kept looking at Luoluo.


    ¡°Since Master Yin isn¡¯t here, we will just have to believe her words,¡± said Luoluo in a strange tone.


    Loki would never believe that the little girl in front of him was Yin Hua¡¯sst disciple.

 Chapter 45 - Who Said That My Disciple Is a Liar?

    <h4>Chapter 45: Who Said That My Disciple Is a Liar?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan was not in a hurry to exin. Instead, Luoluo asked curiously, ¡°Who is Yin Hua? Is she very famous?¡±


    ¡°Master Yin is the best cheongsam master in the country. The only ones who can acquire her services are high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Last year, the Best Actress Duan personally went to beg her, but she didn¡¯t manage to meet Master Yin at all,¡± the manager exined patiently for Luoluo.


    Luoluo finally came to a realization. ¡°Jiuyuan, you¡¯re so amazing! No wonder you were able to reject Ji Jingchen in public. You¡¯re really too good!¡±


    What Loki feared came true. Luoluo¡¯s focus was always different from ordinary people¡¯s.


    ¡°Miss Du, can you prove that this cheongsam waspleted by you and Master Yin together?¡± Luoluo¡¯s manager looked at Du Jiuyuan. Although no relevant media dared to report about the Ji family¡¯s matter, it was already known by everyone.


    ¡°My Master likes to be low profile, so there¡¯s no way to prove it.¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little angry, but the temperament that she had developed in the Ji family enabled her to remain calm.


    The manager also knew that with Yin Hua¡¯s status, she would not entertain others easily. It would not be easy to ask her to confirm this matter.


    ¡°What I mean is that you can definitely contact Master Yin, right? Why don¡¯t you give her a call?¡± The manager had some faith in Du Jiuyuan, but she still had to prove it.


    If Du Jiuyuan was really lying, Luoluo¡¯s reputation would be ruined if Yin Hua personally refuted the news that the cheongsam was designed by her.


    Before Du Jiuyuan could say anything, Loki interrupted, ¡°How can a liar who uses Master Yin¡¯s name contact her?¡±


    Then, an angry voice came from the door. ¡°Who said that my disciple is a liar?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan followed the voice and looked over. A fawning smile immediately appeared on her face. ¡°Master, why are you here?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t suppress her joy. She never thought that her master woulde personally.


    ¡°The clothes were made by me. Naturally, I came to see if they need to be altered!¡± Yin Hua answered unhappily.


    She had just asked someone to check the address and arrived a littlete, but upon her arrival, she heard someone say that her good disciple was a liar. It was ridiculous!


    ¡°This girl¡¯s figure is not bad. There¡¯s no need to change it.¡± Yin Hua sized up Luoluo and said to herself.


    ¡°Master, you were the one who made it. Why would there be a need to alter it?¡± Du Jiuyuanplimented from the side.


    ¡°Stop bullsh*tting. You are myst disciple, but some people dare to call you a liar. You¡¯re useless!¡± On the surface, Yin Hua looked like she was lecturing her disciple, but in reality, she was trying to avenge Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Master Yin, is it you?¡± As a professional, Luoluo¡¯s manager certainly knew how Yin Hua looks like.


    Seeing that her disciple was bullied, Yin Hua¡¯s tone became sharp. ¡°Who else am I? A ghost?¡±


    The manager was so insulted that he didn¡¯t dare to speak.


    ¡°I¡¯ve made cheongsam my whole life. Countless people wanted me to design cheongsams for them, but no one has ever asked what brand my cheongsam is. Maybe you should go ask Jiang Wei. Ask him if he dares to ask such a stupid question.¡± After Yin Hua finished scolding the manager, she took aim at Loki next.


    Jiang Wei was Loki¡¯s master. He is quite famous in the field of clothing, but far inferior to Yin Hua.


    ¡°Master Yin...I... I¡¯m not...¡± Loki was so scared by Yin Hua¡¯s aura that he couldn¡¯t evenplete his sentence.


    This is especially true when Yin Hua mentioned Jiang Wei¡¯s name. Loki¡¯s arrogant aura hadpletely disappeared, leaving nothing behind.


    ¡°I want you to wear this cheongsam for the sake of my unfilial disciple. Do you understand?¡± Yin Hua did not want to give any attention to Loki. Instead, she nced at Luoluo and said this. Those words were also for Luoluo¡¯s manager to hear.


    ¡°I understand. Thank you, Master Yin. Thank you, Jiuyuan.¡± Luoluo smiled subtly. Her gentle and beautiful temperament was very natural. She was also expressing to Yin Hua that this cheongsam would definitely not be wasted on her.


    ¡®This child, is she so friendly with everyone?¡¯ Du Jiuyuan thought to herself.


    The manager at the side understood. ¡°Master Yin, don¡¯t worry. We understand.¡±


    Only then did Yin Hua¡¯s face show a smile. However, it disappeared in an instant as she looked at Du Jiuyuan, ¡°I told you to attend more public events with me, but you just wouldn¡¯te. Your mind was filled with love and affection. See what happened now? You¡¯ve made me lose face!¡±


    ¡°Master, Master! You haven¡¯t seen me in years!¡± Du Jiuyuan felt a little wronged, but she didn¡¯t show it.


    Loki understood that Yin Hua was referring to him, but he couldn¡¯t say anything. Yin Hua¡¯s identity and status were obvious. No matter how unhappy he was, he could only endure it.


    ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, you can send me back!¡± Yin Hua saw that no one said anything, so she felt bored and wanted to leave.


    Du Jiuyuan gave Luoluo a few instructions on how to maintain the cheongsam, then helped Yin Hua out. Luoluo watched them leave.. Looking at herpletely different self in the mirror, she smiled knowingly.

 Chapter 46 - Wasn’t Something to Be Trifled With

    <h4>Chapter 46: Wasn¡¯t Something to Be Trifled With</h4>


    When Loki saw Luoluo¡¯s appearance, he knew that he hadpletely lost, but he still didn¡¯t give up and asked, ¡°Baby, are you going to let Du Jiuyuan be your stylist?¡±


    ¡°You lost this time, so you have to ept it! We¡¯ll have opportunities to work together in the future.¡± Luoluo was very satisfied with her appearance, thus she didn¡¯t listen to what Loki wanted to say. She asked her manager to help her change her clothes and prepared to find someone to take care of her.


    Loki didn¡¯t say anything else. He stared at the cheongsam in Luoluo¡¯s manager¡¯s hand, full of hatred.


    ¡­


    In the car, Du Jiuyuan drove very slowly. She said to Yin Hua, ¡°Master, you didn¡¯t have toe here on purpose.¡±


    Loki would definitely cause trouble. Du Jiuyuan had thought about this beforeing here, and believed could still handle it herself. She felt a little bad for troubling her master in making this trip.


    ¡°In Hong Kong City, other than the Ji family, what hope do you have? Now, you can¡¯t count on the Ji family either. The entertainment industry is all about vanity. You have no power and no one to rely on. I¡¯ll have to deal with this problem sooner orter, so might as well nip it in the bud! Although I¡¯m old, being connected to me would certainly be good for you!¡± Yin Hua thought of everything she could think of for Du Jiuyuan. It could be seen that her love for Du Jiuyuan was sincere.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes were red, and she could not help but let her tears slowly fall. ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry! I will not let you down!¡±


    ¡°How old are you? Why are you crying so easily? Let¡¯s go to the Golden Beauty Pavilion first.¡± Yin Hua smiled with relief and asked Du Jiuyuan to go to the Golden Beauty Pavilion with her.


    The Golden Beauty Pavilion was thergest fabric trading market in Hong Kong City. Those who could enter and leave this ce were either rich or noble. It was also recognized by the outside world as Yin Hua¡¯s regr ce to visit.


    Du Jiuyuan understood her master¡¯s intention. Initially, she wanted to refuse, but Yin Hua¡¯s attitude was firm. Du Jiuyuan could only agree to go.


    A few paparazzi lined up at the scene of Du Jiuyuan and Yin Hua choosing fabric together. The gossip columns in Hong Kong City tomorrow would push the two names ¡°Yin Hua, Du Jiuyuan¡± to the limelight.


    When they were done, Du Jiuyuan sent her master back to Qingyan Street and immediately went home to catch up on her sleep. God knows how busy she had been the past few days. Time was tight, and the task was heavy. She was only able to sleep for a few hours at her master¡¯s ce every day because she was highly nervous. Now that she is rxed, she slept for a day and a night.


    The next day, Luoluo¡¯s manager called and carefully asked Du Jiuyuan about Luoluo¡¯s makeup and hair. This time, because he knew that Du Jiuyuan was Yin Hua¡¯sst disciple, the manager¡¯s tone was very polite and asked Du Jiuyuan what time would it be convenient for her.


    Du Jiuyuan had already decided on the matching of the jewelry. She sent the relevant pictures to the manager, indicating that she woulde personally for the makeup.


    After hanging up the phone, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mind echoed what her master had said. ¡°This is a good starting point, but you have never been in this boat before. This is a matter of your future that needs to be carefully considered.¡±


    She understood her master¡¯s thoughts. Her master wanted her to soar in the wider sky, not be stuck as a mere personal stylist.


    The night of the banquet arrived. As this was apletely public charity banquet, there were many artists and fans present. Du Jiuyuan also saw a familiar face backstage¡ª Lu Ziang.


    He Lili, who had followed Du Jiuyuan through the back door, was very excited to meet Lu Ziang. Du Jiuyuan advised her to be appropriate and calm since the little girl could barely control herself. Du Jiuyuan pulled He Lili to the dressing room and personally put on Luoluo¡¯s makeup. He Lili was a little distracted and always wanted to run out.


    ¡°Be more obedient, or I won¡¯t bring you out anymore.¡± Du Jiuyuan kept her eyes on Luoluo and stopped He Lili.


    ¡°If I wanted to get married, I¡¯ll marry Lu Ziang. How do you expect me to control myself when I¡¯m around him?¡± He Lili was a little unwilling. She was a die-hard fan of Lu Ziang.


    ¡°Oh, so you really like Lu Ziang!¡± Luoluo began to chat with He Lili as if they were friends.


    ¡°I¡¯m his number one fan!¡± He Lili nodded in affirmation.


    ¡°Lili, help me style Luoluo up.¡± It was useful for Du Jiuyuan to bring He Lili here today. To match the cheongsam, Luoluo¡¯s style needed a lot of changes. Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t handle it alone and she couldn¡¯t entrust this task to outsiders. Hence, He Lili was the best candidate to help.


    At this moment, He Lili had to forget about her desire to meet with Lu Ziang. She let go of her arrogance and walked toward Luoluo as if she had epted her fate.

 Chapter 47 - The Damaged Cheongsam

    <h4>Chapter 47: The Damaged Cheongsam</h4>


    ¡°It¡¯s not easy to fall in love with Lu Ziang. Later, when you¡¯re with my manager, I¡¯ll ask him to get Lu Ziang¡¯s autograph for you, but only under the condition that you help me make my style look beautiful and amaze everyone.¡± Luoluo chuckled.


    ¡°Okay! Don¡¯t worry, leave it to me. Tonight, you¡¯ll definitely be the most beautiful one!¡± He Lili¡¯s fighting spirit was immediately aroused, and she became very serious as she styled Luoluo up.


    The two chatted for a while and soon became friendly with each other. As they chatted, He Lili found out that Luoluo had a crush on Ji Jingchen. Luoluo also learned that Du Jiuyuan had been wronged in the Ji family. Just as Du Jiuyuan wanted to stop the two of them, Luoluo¡¯s manager ran in, panicked.


    ¡°Luoluo, something bad has happened!¡± The manager was anxious and directly interrupted the two of them who were enjoying themselves.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± It was rare for Luoluo to meet someone with such a good attitude. They were chatting happily!


    ¡°Someone cut up your cheongsam!¡± The manager had no choice but to tell Luoluo.


    There was only half an hour before the banquet started, yet now Luoluo¡¯s clothes were damaged. Borrowing another set of clothes would be impossible to do within this timeframe.


    Luoluo stood up immediately. ¡°Then, what should we do now?¡±


    The manager was panicked, Luoluo was fully anxious, but Du Jiuyuan remained calm.


    ¡°Don¡¯t panic, I¡¯ll go take a look first.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone remained calm and collected as she walked to the changing room.


    Luoluo and He Lili followed behind her, while the manager went to make a call to see if she could borrow a dress as soon as possible. The few of them walked to the changing room and saw the cheongsam that looked like rags now. Luoluo¡¯s eyes instantly turned red and her face was very unsightly.


    Du Jiuyuan walked to the clothes rack and carefully checked the cheongsam. The cuts were neat, proving that it was deliberately done.


    ¡°It seems that someone doesn¡¯t want Miss Luo to wear this cheongsam to the banquet.¡± Du Jiuyuan knew what was going on.


    Ever since her master came to show support during Luoluo¡¯s fitting session, Du Jiuyuan knew that this would happen.


    ¡°What should I do then? The banquet is about to start. Where can I find other clothes?¡± Luoluo was very anxious. After hearing Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words, she felt even more wronged.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Brother Yang has already gone to think of a solution for you. Wait and see.¡± Du Jiuyuanforted Luoluo. Then, she took off the cheongsam and put it away regretfully.


    ¡°Why do I feel like you already knew this would happen?¡± He Lili pulled Du Jiuyuan aside and asked.


    Time was pressing, and many celebrities were attending the banquet tonight. Many of the limited-edition gowns had already been loaned out, so it was impossible to borrow them. Even if there were any avable, there wouldn¡¯t be enough time to send them over.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there will be a big show in a while,¡± Du Jiuyuan replied to He Lili before returning to Luoluo¡¯s side tofort her.


    Luoluo burst into tears. Her tears were beautiful, but also heartbreaking. Not long after, Loki swaggered over in his ck sequined clothes.


    ¡°Oh, my God, my Baby, why are you crying?¡± Loki asked in shock as if he didn¡¯t know anything.


    ¡°Someone cut up my cheongsam!¡± said Luoluo, choking on her sobs.


    ¡°Baby, okay, don¡¯t cry. I¡¯ve told you before that this little girl is unreliable. Fortunately, I still have the gold dress I made for you. It¡¯s in my car. I¡¯ll go get it.¡± Loki wiped away Luoluo¡¯s tears while provocatively ring at Du Jiuyuan.


    Brother Yang heard what Loki said as soon as he came over. He breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Thank you so much!¡±


    Like a proud peacock, Loki looked at Du Jiuyuan provocatively again, then turned around to get the dress.


    ¡°Wait a minute. Did I allow you to leave?¡± Du Jiuyuan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly asked.


    Loki stopped and turned around a little angrily. ¡°Why? Do you have any other questions?¡±


    ¡°Apologize to my Master! Luoluo¡¯s cheongsam had been personally sewn by Yin Hua, and the design was being decided by the two of us together. It wasn¡¯t just my own hard work!¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Loki felt a little guilty, but then he remembered that Du Jiuyuan wouldn¡¯t have any evidence, so he toughened up again.


    Luoluo and Brother Yang were dumbfounded. They had no idea what had happened. Only He Lili knows. She picked up her phone and started recording.

 Chapter 48 - One Must Be Wary of Others

    <h4>Chapter 48: One Must Be Wary of Others</h4>


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it again. Apologize to my Master,¡± Du Jiuyuan patiently repeated.


    It would have been fine if it was only her own effort, but she also had her master¡¯s help in creating the cheongsam.


    ¡°Are you crazy? Why should I apologize?¡± Loki felt incredulous.


    ¡°Because you are the one who cut my cheongsam,¡± Du Jiuyuan quickly replied.


    Loki became even more flustered. He steadied his mind and said with conviction, ¡°You don¡¯t have any evidence. How can you say that I am the one responsible for this? As a stylist, you didn¡¯t fulfill your responsibility of protecting the cheongsam, and now you are falsely using me? Not only do you have no professional ethics, but you also have no morals!¡±


    ¡°For your information, I sprinkled a special powder on the cheongsam. Anyone whoes into contact with it will be contaminated by the fragrance. The smell won¡¯t dissipate for a long time. Since you destroyed the cheongsam, you would have definitely touched it,¡± Du Jiuyuan said slowly.


    Everyone present understood what she meant. Judging from Loki¡¯s condition, he was definitely the one who destroyed the cheongsam. Loki subconsciously sniffed his hand and quickly hid it behind his back.


    ¡°Ridiculous! I helped you out of kindness, but you turned around and bit me. I¡­ I won¡¯t forget this!¡± With that, Loki fled.


    Luoluo wanted to chase after him, but Du Jiuyuan stopped her. Now was not the time to pursue the matter.


    ¡°Forget it. I¡¯ll tell Master the truth about this.¡± Du Jiuyuan was no longer Mrs. Ji who used to swallow her pride.


    ¡°But what should I do about my dress?¡± Everything happened too quickly. The naive Luoluo was caught off guard.


    ¡°Time is tight. Even if I borrow some other dress now, I won¡¯t be able to deliver them in time,¡± Brother Yang looked at the time and said in defeat.


    Du Jiuyuan was silent. She walked to the side and took out the bag that she had brought over. There was actually an identical white cheongsam in it.


    ¡°Master and I made two of them together, just in case we need them.¡± Du Jiuyuan really had to thank the Ji family for all those years she spent with them. Not only had they honed her ability to adapt to changes, but they had also helped her maintain a sense of calmness during a crisis at all times.


    Luoluo was ted. She hugged Du Jiuyuan and cheered.


    ¡°You¡¯re really good. I knew I made the right choice!¡± Luoluo was an innocent and kind child by nature, and she was also a narcissist.


    Du Jiuyuan was speechless.


    Brother Yang let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Miss Du is really prepared for a rainy day. It¡¯s truly Luoluo¡¯s honor to meet you.¡±


    ¡°Yuanyuan is still as good as before!¡± He Lili praised generously.


    ¡°Was Yuanyuan this good in the past?¡± Luoluo¡¯s big, twinkling eyes were full of curiosity.


    ¡°That¡¯s for sure. Yuanyuan was an influential figure in school. Many people tried to defame her, but in the end, she defeated all of them.¡±


    Luoluo immediately looked at Du Jiuyuan like a little fangirl. This was the first time she admired someone so much.


    ¡°Alright, alright. Don¡¯t listen to her nonsense. Someone once told me that a person should not have the heart to harm others, but they should still be wary about potential dangers.¡±


    ¡°Who is the one who told you that?¡± Luoluo asked curiously.


    ¡°Lili, hurry up. Let Luoluo change her clothes first before doing her hair. I¡¯m going to get something.¡± Du Jiuyuan did not answer and changed the topic instead. After saying that, she walked out without looking back.


    Ji Jingchen was the one who had said those words. When she was in school, she had signed up for a designpetition. Her clothes had been destroyed, and there wasn¡¯t enough time to get another one. She anxiously looked for her master to seek justice.


    Her master ignored her and only said, ¡°This is the most important lesson in your life. If you can¡¯t even protect your own work, how can you talk about the future?¡±


    At that time, she had lost her fighting spirit and returned home with her clothes. She didn¡¯t eat or drink and locked herself in her room to secretly wipe away her tears.


    At that time, Ji Jingchen appeared. He brought some food and stood in front of Du Jiuyuan before saying, ¡°This is how society works. You can¡¯t have the heart to harm others, but you need to always be wary of dangers. If you can¡¯t adhere to this simple principle, you¡¯re not suitable for this sinister society.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan remembered those words clearly. No matter what, she would always be vignt. She retrieved a piece of jewelry that she had borrowed from a jeweler and dressed Luoluo up properly. A beauty from the Republic of China period appeared in front of everyone.


    ¡°Wow! It¡¯s almost like I walked out of a painting. Yuanyuan is really amazing!¡± Luoluo praised sincerely.

 Chapter 49 - Thank You For Not Abandoning Me

    <h4>Chapter 49: Thank You For Not Abandoning Me</h4>


    ¡°Calm down. Do you still remember what I told you? The most important thing for a ssical beauty is her temperament.¡± Du Jiuyuan was notcent. Instead, she became more responsible.


    When ites to dresses, every step was important, but the final step was the most important of all. Luoluo understood and immediately restrained herself. She picked up the small bag that Du Jiuyuan gave her and slowly walked into the venue.


    This charity banquet waspletely open to the public, which meant that other than the celebrities in the business world, the media and fans alike were all paying close attention to it.


    When Luoluo appeared, she immediately attracted the attention of the entire venue. This little girl was really naive and cute. She had spent five million during the banquet for the sake of charity. The media took a lot of photos of Luoluo and her title as ¡°Luoluo, the Goddess in Cheongsam¡± went straight up to the top three searches on social media.


    After the banquet was over, Luoluo couldn¡¯t hold back anymore upon entering backstage. Her gentle and amiable temperament disappearedpletely.


    ¡°Jiuyuan, you can name your price. From now on, you are my personal stylist!¡± Luoluo was indeed very satisfied with Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Luoluo. I can¡¯t sign a contract with you. I intend to set up a studio on my own.¡± Du Jiuyuan felt a little guilty. She had just finalized this matter. Her master was right. Being a personal stylist would affect one¡¯s future development.


    ¡°But you¡¯re not famous yet. It will be very difficult for you to set up a studio currently.¡± Luoluo was a little sad and wanted to persuade Du Jiuyuan to stay with her.


    The entertainment industry was a mixture of good and bad people. A person would usually set up their own studio only after they had umted some powerful connections.


    Du Jiuyuan could be said to be only at the level of a neer now, so Luoluo¡¯s worries were very reasonable.


    ¡°I know it would be difficult, but that¡¯s exactly why I wish to challenge myself.¡± To Du Jiuyuan, there was nothing too difficult in this world. The only thing to fear is fear itself. Du Jiuyuan had full confidence in herself.


    ¡°Then¡­ alright! If you insist on setting up a studio, I want to be your first regr customer. From now on, I¡¯ll leave my styling to you alone. I¡¯ll go change first. Wait for me for a while.¡± Luoluo was sad for a while, but she was soon full of vitality again.


    She was not afraid to share such a good stylist with others. After all, the cheongsam she was wearing was a unique one.


    ¡®The only problem now is that stupid Loki. Let me teach him a lesson!¡¯


    This girl¡¯s character was not bad at all. Du Jiuyuan hoped that the entertainment industry, a ce where people indulged in money, would not pollute her. Du Jiuyuan looked at Luoluo¡¯s back in a daze.


    He Lili had long disappeared and was chasing after Lu Ziang. Du Jiuyuan took out her phone and logged into her Weibo.


    Yuan Hua ¨C [Thank you for not abandoning me. I¡¯m back!] A picture of Luoluo¡¯s banquet appearance was posted along with the above caption.


    Yuan Hua was Du Jiuyuan¡¯s nickname on Weibo. It was abination of hers and her master¡¯s name. She had more than 100,000 followers on Weibo, far more than average inte celebrities. In just a few minutes, the Weibo post garnered more than 100 likes.


    ¡°Great God Yuan Hua is finally online. Only God knows how long I¡¯ve waited for this moment¡­¡±


    ¡°Am I the only one who can see that this picture is of the popr Little Flower Luoluo? Will the Great God Yuan Hua be entering the entertainment industry?¡±


    ¡°Great God! You¡¯re finally back. I¡¯ve waited so long for you. Come up with new matching tutorials please¡­¡±


    ¡°Luoluo¡¯s styling was actually done by Great God Yuan Hua! God, tell me the truth. Are you going to enter the entertainment industry?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan simply replied to a fewments and then found herself inexplicably on a wave of trending searches. It turned out that Luoluo¡¯s fans had scrolled to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s Weibo and posted a wave of crazy tweets, begging Great God Yuan Hua to give Luoluo more styling in the future.


    Luoluo changed her clothes and came back. She wanted to send Du Jiuyuan home, but Du Jiuyuan rejected her offer. After discovering that Du Jiuyuan came to the event venue in her luxurious car, Luoluo quickly hopped into her manager¡¯s vehicle.


    Brother Yang saw Luoluo and quickly reported the good news. ¡°Luoluo, you¡¯re on the hot search list. You¡¯re even more popr than Lu Ziang now!¡±


    Luoluo did not reply. She narrowed her eyes and leaned against the car seat with a serious expression. No one knew what she was thinking.


    ¡°Loki came to me stubbornly and said that Du Jiuyuan ndered him. How are you going to deal with this?¡±


    Brother Yang put down the tablet in his hand. They started talking about serious matters. Anyone with a brain could see that Loki was guilty. The way he ran away made people even angrier.


    What if Du Jiuyuan did not n ahead?


    ¡°Release the information about what happened tonight and have him apologize to Master Yin. There were no surveince cameras backstage, but someone recorded it.¡± The corners of Luoluo¡¯s mouth curled up, and her eyes revealed a hint of craftiness.

 Chapter 50 - The True Little Devil

    <h4>Chapter 50: The True Little Devil</h4>


    Du Jiuyuan wasn¡¯t the only one who saw the video that He Lili recorded. Luoluo also paid attention to it. Brother Yang didn¡¯t understand what Luoluo meant and didn¡¯t reply for a long time.


    ¡°Please remember to keep it a secret and not let others know that it was us who leaked it.¡±


    Brother Yang reacted for a while and finally understood what the Little Devil Luoluo meant. In everyone¡¯s eyes, Luoluo was just a harmless little princess. But in truth, only Brother Yang knew that Luoluo was a true little devil.


    ¡°Loki has a very high reputation in this industry. Do you not want Miss Du to style other artists?¡± Brother Yang still did not fully understand. He thought that Luoluo wanted Du Jiuyuan to be her exclusive stylist.


    ¡°She¡¯s too shallow. It¡¯s her fault for dumping the person I like! How can we truly get along without me seeking revenge?¡± Luoluo disyed a smile that appeared to look harmless.


    Brother Yang was rendered speechless. Little Devil Luoluo lived up to her name!


    ¡­


    If Du Jiuyuan wanted to open a studio, she first needed to look for a suitable shop lot. She scouted for a week and finally bought a shop lot that was more than 300 square meters in size. The agent who apanied her was dumbfounded. Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t look like a person who could afford to buy such arge shop lot.


    The shop lot was located in the city center and cost more than 100,000 yuan per square meter. After adding in the cost of renovations and other various expenses, Du Jiuyuan was forced to spend almost all the money that Ji Jingchen provided her.


    Most of the renovation work was done by Du Jiuyuan herself. Additionally, she would asionally provide the renovation workers with food, so the renovation progress was very fast. Half a monthter, the renovation was nearing its end. Du Jiuyuan said that everyone would be paid a full month¡¯s sry in bonus if theypleted the renovation ahead of time, so everyone was full of energy.


    That day, after Du Jiuyuan provided more food to the renovation workers, she went to pick out some furniture. Not long after, someone called her. ¡°Pleasee back and take a look! Someone came to cause trouble, and we couldn¡¯t stop them.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan used honest migrant workers. They had never seen such a big scene before, and all they knew was to do their jobs well.


    ¡°Be careful. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Du Jiuyuan immediately rushed back.


    Several areas in the shop had been sshed with paint. It was aplete mess. It was not that the honest workers were afraid to do anything to stop the vandals, but the one who came was a group of men dressed in ck. They appeared to be well-trained and even carried guns.


    Du Jiuyuan did not call the police immediately because she saw a few familiar faces as soon as walked in. After being by Ji Jingchen¡¯s side for so many years, she was still clear about the people around him.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, let me tell you, as long as the Young Master is in Hong Kong City, you won¡¯t have a chance to stand up for your own!¡± Ji Yanchen¡¯s voice slowly sounded.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen sent you here?¡± Du Jiuyuan was angry. All the hard work she had put in over the past few days had been wasted in one day.


    ¡°Humph, I don¡¯t need my Brother to tell me what to do. In the past, he was the one who protected you. Now that the two of you are divorced, it¡¯s entirely up to me to decide what to do in the future!¡± Ji Yanchen was a control freak who stood up for his brother. Du Jiuyuan had publicly embarrassed Ji Jingchen, so Ji Yanchen couldn¡¯t let it slide.


    Du Jiuyuan also knew that what happened wasn¡¯t Ji Jingchen¡¯s intention. Ji Yanchen adored Ji Jingchen very much. He had been unsatisfied with Du Jiuyuan for a very long time, thus he came to seek revenge.


    Du Jiuyuan stepped forward and gave Ji Yanchen a p with her full strength. Not only was the sound very loud, but it also shook her palm until it went numb.


    Ji Yanchen¡¯s men were all under Ji Jingchen¡¯s payroll. They didn¡¯t attack Du Jiuyuan, but the renovation workers who had been on good terms with Du Jiuyuan these days came forward to protect her.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. All of you can go and rest! The bonus sry will still be paid.¡± Du Jiuyuan saw that the bodyguards following Ji Yanchen did not attack and knew that she had made the right bet.


    The workers were persuaded to leave by Du Jiuyuan. Ji Yanchen was knocked to the ground and only stood up after a while. ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you dare to hit me? I think you¡¯re crazy.¡±


    ¡°You came to my studio to cause trouble. It¡¯s only right for me to hit you!¡± Du Jiuyuan tried her best to control her emotions. She was afraid that if she could not control her anger, she would give Ji Yanchen another p.


    Ji Yanchen was burning with anger. He had been raised with a golden spoon since he was young. He had never been given this kind of treatment before. As such, he directly pushed Du Jiuyuan.


    The ground was full of painting tools, and Du Jiuyuan slipped and fell to the ground. Her head hit the tools and blood instantly gushed out.

 Chapter 51 - I Will Not Let Him Be Detained

    <h4>Chapter 51: I Will Not Let Him Be Detained</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Yanchen, who was originally vicious, got instantly dumbstruck and stood rooted to the spot.


    ¡­


    Later on, at the Ji family¡¯s private hospital, Du Jiuyuan had just woken up and was being questioned by the police. It turned out that the renovation workers had called the police when they left. When the police arrived, they saw blood all over the floor alongside the unconscious Du Jiuyuan. Ji Yanchen was also being questioned by the police and his face was full of impatience.


    Ji Jingchen who was dressed in a high-ss handmade suit came into sight. Ji Yanchen¡¯s tone changed. ¡°Brother...¡±


    Ji Jingchen looked at Du Jiuyuan, who was in the ward, with a gloomy face. Gu Xingchen was also with him. He nced at Ji Yanchen and said something to the police. The police outside the door called for his colleagues to leave.


    Ji Jingchen walked into the ward and closed the door. His whole body looked gloomy. Since the wedding day, Du Jiuyuan had not seen Ji Jingchen. She had not even heard any news about him. Neither of them expected that they would meet under such circumstances.


    ¡°Does it hurt?¡± In the end, it was Ji Jingchen who spoke first.


    ¡°I¡¯m alright,¡± Du Jiuyuan said perfunctorily.


    Ji Jingchen saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s pale face and knew that she was not telling the truth. He pulled a chair and sat in front of her.


    ¡°How are you going to deal with Yanchen¡¯s matter?¡± Ji Jingchen could not find another topic to talk about, so he could only ask this question.


    ¡°Huh? How do you think I can deal with it?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked in return.


    ¡°I won¡¯t let him be detained,¡± Ji Jingchen said bluntly.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything else. She snorted lightly. She knew it would be like this. Ji Yanchen was Ji Jingchen¡¯s younger brother, a person he had to protect no matter what. How could he give her the right to choose?


    ¡°Ji Yanchen, get over here!¡± Ji Jinchen saw that Du Jiuyuan was ufortable with his hostility, so he changed his target.


    Ji Yanchen was at the door. When he heard Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice, he said obsequiously, ¡°Bro... I didn¡¯t do it on purpose. She lost her bnce and fell with a push.¡±


    ¡°Apologize!¡± Ji Jingchen ordered.


    ¡°Why? She still...¡± Before Ji Yanchen could finish his sentence, he felt a pain in his knee. Ji Jingchen had kicked him.


    ¡°Apologize! Otherwise, it¡¯s time for me to send you to Africa,¡± Ji Jingchen threatened.


    The Ji family has business in Africa as well, but they did not have anyone to take care of it. Ji Yanchen was most afraid of being sent there. When he thought of the horrible days in Africa, Ji Yanchen felt ufortable all over.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± Ji Yanchen nced at Du Jiuyuan who was lying on the hospital bed. The words that came out of his mouth seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s expression was calm, as though she had not heard him.


    Ji Jingchen nced at Ji Yanchen. Ji Yanchen repeated vaguely, ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not being sincere enough,¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    When Ji Yanchen heard this, he immediately stood up. ¡°Du Jiuyuan, I gave you face, you...¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, Ji Jingchen gave him another kick. Ji Yanchen squatted down again in pain, his brows furrowed tightly. Ji Yanchen looked at his brother with a pleading look. Ji Jingchen turned his head away and ignored him.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, I¡¯m sorry,¡± Ji Yanchen said in a low voice.


    ¡°Mr. Ji, if it¡¯s not a sincere apology, I don¡¯t want it.¡± The corners of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mouth rose slightly. Her pale little face made people feel sorry for her.


    Ji Jingchen stared at Ji Yanchen like an eagle. He, who was squatting on the ground, only felt a chill run down his spine.


    In the end, Ji Yanchen pretended to realize his mistake under Ji Jingchen¡¯s authority. ¡°Miss Du, I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have attacked a woman. Please forgive me.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan knew that Ji Yanchen would never realize his mistake. She had only made the right gamble today. Ji Jingchen had only lent Ji Yanchen his men and did not know what he was going to do. Ji Jingchen himself would never attack Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Forget it, get out!¡± Du Jiuyuan sighed. She was too insignificant right now and did not have the means to fight with the Ji family.


    Ji Yanchen felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders and he left as though he was fleeing from a disaster.


    ¡°I willpensate for all the damage that Ji Yanchen has caused. I will arrange for the renovation works. In a while, the hospital Dean wille personally to check on you,¡± Ji Jingchen did not leave and said in a business-like tone.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, I cannot sue him, but from now on, the Ji family should not appear in front of me, including you.¡± Du Jiuyuan was heartbroken. She had heard such a tone more than once or twice.. In life, not everything could be treated as a business.

 Chapter 52 - In the Future, Don’t Go Looking For Trouble With Her

    <h4>Chapter 52: In the Future, Don¡¯t Go Looking For Trouble With Her</h4>


    ¡­


    When Ji Jingchen returned to the Ji family home, it was already dark. Madam Ji and Tang Yingxue were not at home, and Grandmother Ji had gone out as well.


    When the Ji family servants saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s appearance, they all retreated, not daring toe forward.


    ¡°Have Ji Yanchene to my room!¡± With that, Ji Jingchen strode upstairs.


    Not long after, Ji Yanchen knocked on the door and entered. Before he could say anything, he was kicked by Ji Jinchen.


    ¡°Brother, why are you still hitting me when we¡¯re home?¡± Ji Yanchen thought that Ji Jingchen was just putting on an act at the hospital.


    ¡°In the future, don¡¯t make trouble for her. You borrowed my men to cause trouble and even hit a woman. You¡¯re a troublemaker.¡± Ji Jingchen took off his suit jacket and looked down at Ji Yanchen.


    Ji Yanchen was a little unconvinced. ¡°She pped me! I¡¯ve never been wronged like this since I was young!¡±


    ¡°Who asked you to cause trouble for her? You deserved it.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s questioning made Ji Yanchen lose his arrogance.


    Ji Yanchen originally wanted to keep quiet. He was indeed afraid that he would be sent to Africa, but the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Thus he still said stubbornly, ¡°Du Jiuyuan embarrassed our Ji family in public and made you aughingstock. I just wanted to make fun of her in return. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re unrepentant. The embarrassed one is me. It has nothing to do with you!¡± Ji Jingchen gave him another kick, his tone cold.


    ¡°Brother, of course, I¡¯m fighting for you. It¡¯s unlikely that you will fall in love with that arrogant¡­¡± Before Ji Yanchen could finish his words, his leg received another critical blow.


    Ji Yanchen was in so much pain that tears were streaming down his face. He said, ¡°I¡¯m your Brother! She¡¯s just a woman who doesn¡¯t know her ce.¡±


    ¡°From now on, stay away from her. If you dare to cause trouble for her again, I¡¯ll send you to Africa and nevere back,¡± Ji Jinchen said. He then stood up, took his suit jacket, stepped over Ji Yanchen who was on the ground and left without looking back. Ji Yanchen was rendered speechless.


    ¡®Du Jiuyuan must have cast some kind of spell on him. Otherwise, why would he protect her so much? Du Jiuyuan, just you wait. I¡¯m not done with you!¡¯


    ¡­


    At Bi¡¯an bar, VIP Room 777.


    When Ji Jingchen pushed the door open and entered, Gu Xingchen and Lu Ziang looked at the door together. Lu Ziang poured Ji Jingchen a ss of water and offered it to him politely.


    ¡°Chen, I heard that Ji Yanchen gave Du Jiuyuan a beating. Is that true?¡± Lu Ziang¡¯s pitch-ck eyes were filled with gossip. He waspletely different from the mature man on stage who was radiating with radiance.


    Ji Jingchen nced at Gu Xingchen from the corner of his eyes. Gu Xingchen waved his hand, indicating that he did not say anything.


    ¡°Who told you?¡± Ji Jingchen took the ss, took a sip, and ced it on the table. He looked at Lu Ziang meaningfully.


    ¡°Of course it was Jiang Cheng! It was you who lent him to Ji Yanchen. Jiang Cheng couldn¡¯t stop him no matter how hard he tried.¡± Lu Ziang sold Jiang Cheng out without thinking.


    Ji Yanchen had told Ji Jingchen that he was bullied and had borrowed more than ten bodyguards from him. Jiang Cheng did try to stop him, but Ji Yanchen didn¡¯t care. Fortunately, his bodyguards would never attack Du Jiuyuan.


    When Jiang Cheng told Lu Ziang that Ji Yanchen had bought the paint and was about to look for Du Jiuyuan, it was already toote. Gu Xingchen saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s increasingly ugly face and nudged Lu Ziang, telling him to stop talking.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation with Du Jiuyuan? Is she alright?¡± Lu Ziang restrained himself a little and could not help but ask.


    ¡°She should be fine.¡± Ji Jingchen picked up the ss of water and drank it in one gulp.


    The ss was clearly filled with clear water, but Ji Jinchen felt like he was drinking hard liquor. Gu Xingchen was a little confused. Since Du Jiuyuan was fine, why was Ji Jinchen still unhappy?


    ¡°Is it because you protected Ji Yanchen and didn¡¯t let him be detained? I bet your ex-wife is furious about it?¡± Gu Xingchen asked.


    Ji Jinchen nced at him but didn¡¯t reply.


    Gu Xingchen knew that he had guessed correctly. ¡°You didn¡¯t tell her about your Second Uncle?¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s second uncle was not a good person. Ji Yanchen was his only son. If he knew that Du Jiuyuan hadid hands on Ji Yanchen, he would not let her off.


    It was not that Ji Jingchen could not protect Du Jiuyuan. It was just that everyone now knew that they were divorced. Moreover, Du Jiuyuan was very resistant to Ji Jingchen now.


    ¡°Chen, ording to what I said, the two of you are already divorced. Why do you care if she offends your second uncle?¡±


    The private room fell into a deathly silence. Ji Jingchen¡¯s entire body emitted a chilling aura, and no one said another word.

 Chapter 53 - Love, What Does It Feel Like?

    <h4>Chapter 53: Love, What Does It Feel Like?</h4>


    Lu Ziang moved closer to Gu Xingchen and exchanged a simple nce with him. ¡°What¡¯s the situation now?¡±


    Gu Xingchen replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know either.¡±


    Just as their eyes were exchanging nces, Ji Jingchen suddenly said, ¡°Do you know how to change the mind of a woman who used to be filled with you?¡±


    Both of them were stunned. Lu Ziang¡¯s expression was even more exaggerated. ¡°Chen, you¡¯re not in love with Du Jiuyuan, are you?¡±


    ¡°What does love feel like?¡± Ji Jingchen had never understood what love was.


    ¡°Love is when you want to see her, but you¡¯re afraid of seeing her. You want to say something to her, but you¡¯re afraid of disturbing her. You¡¯ll miss her when she¡¯s not around.¡± Gu Xingchen thought for a moment and exined his understanding of love.


    ¡°Why are you making it soplicated? Love is all about sleeping with a woman and making her give birth to your child.¡± Lu Ziang poured himself a ss of wine and pretended to be serious.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I must have fallen in love with her.¡± Ji Jingchen lit up a cigarette and put it out after taking a puff. He remembered that Du Jiuyuan did not like the smell of cigarettes.


    This time, it wasn¡¯t only Lu Ziang who was stunned, even Gu Xingchen¡¯s eyes were filled with shock.


    ¡°Xingchen, am I dreaming? Quickly tell me, does it hurt?¡± Lu Ziang pinched Gu Xingchen, his tone a little agitated.


    Ji Jingchen had fallen in love with Du Jiuyuan! Gu Xingchen did not indulge Lu Ziang and kicked him away. Why did this guy pinch him?


    ¡°What do I have to do to make her see me again?¡± Ji Jingchen asked in a serious tone.


    ¡°Jingchen, you have to first ascertain whether you truly love Du Jiuyuan or not¡­¡± Gu Xingchen was rtively calm. He did not quite believe that Ji Jingchen had fallen in love with Du Jiuyuan.


    Ji Jingchen had not fallen in love with Du Jiuyuan for five years. Now that they were separated, how could he suddenly fall in love?


    ¡°Maybe I did not understand what love was before, but now I am sure that I love her.¡± Ji Jingchen was very sure that he had fallen in love.


    Lu Ziang silently gulped down a bottle of beer for himself. He was puzzled. No matter how hard he racked his brain, he could not understand why Ji Jingchen had fallen in love with Du Jiuyuan.


    Gu Xingchen walked to Ji Jingchen¡¯s side and patted him on the shoulder. ¡°From the way I¡¯ve seen her treat you these past few times, it¡¯s really difficult for you to change her mind.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Ji Jingchen had absolute confidence in himself. Even before the wedding, he had never believed that the girl who used to adore himpletely had stopped loving him.


    ¡°Women are very strange creatures. When they love someone, they do not hesitate and never care about the feelings of the person they love. Once they lose their love, they will leave wholeheartedly. No matter how much they have loved before, they canpletely let it go,¡± Gu Xingchen exined.


    Women were indeed very strange. Back then, Ji Jingchen had never understood why Du Jiuyuan fell in love with him. She was so in love that she could not extricate herself. Even though she knew that marrying into the Ji family was like entering a ferocious beast den, she was still so determined.


    Lu Ziang was already drunk. He stood up and walked towards Ji Jingchen, put his hand on his shoulder, and said, ¡°What¡¯s so strange about this? Women! It¡¯s best to coax her. As long as you keep sending her flowers, treat her to a meal from time to time, and give her gifts whenever you¡¯re free, she¡¯ll think of you. I¡¯m experienced in this aspect. Chen, believe me¡­¡±


    After saying that, Lu Ziang fell asleep. It was mainly because Ji Jingchen¡¯s actions today were too shocking and he couldn¡¯t ept it. He drank one cup after another until he was drunk.


    Ji Jingchen looked at Gu Xingchen. ¡°How credible was the idea that he just mentioned?¡±


    ¡°If his words can be trusted, Old Master Lu wouldn¡¯t have to hold a matchmaking banquet for him,¡± Gu Xingchen teased.


    Ji Jingchen nodded and pushed Lu Ziang, who was half leaning on him, away. He got up and was about to leave.


    ¡°You¡¯re leaving so soon! Where are you going?¡± Lu Ziang, who had been pushed awake, rubbed his temples and asked with narrowed eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to buy a flower shop!¡± Ji Jingchen walked out of the private room without looking back.


    Gu Xingchen followed closely behind and got up to walk out.


    ¡°D*mn! You¡¯re leaving too?¡± Lu Ziang shook his slightly tipsy head to wake himself up quickly.


    ¡°There¡¯s been a lot going on at the Bureau recently.¡± Gu Xingchen left without looking back, leaving Lu Ziang alone.


    ¡°Ahhhhh! The both of you! One of you came to the bar to drink water, and the other one is leaving after drinking two cups. Are you guys so busy? My time is calcted by the seconds, yet I chose to still drink with the both of you. Now, the both of you decided to leave me here!¡± Lu Ziang was very angry, his anger could not be contained.

 Chapter 54 - The Black-Bellied Ji Jingchen

    <h4>Chapter 54: The ck-Bellied Ji Jingchen</h4>


    When Lu Ziang was angry, he would pour himself a cup of wine, and when he did, he would get himselfpletely drunk. Ji Jingchen felt that Lu Ziang¡¯s words could not be trusted, but that was not how he acted. After he left the bar, Ji Jingchen asked Peter to buy a few flower shops for him, and the first thing he did was to buy 99 roses for Du Jiuyuan.


    When Ji Jingchen arrived at the hospital, Jiang Cheng was still waiting at the door of the ward.


    ¡°CEO Ji¡­¡± Jiang Cheng came on his own ord. Recently, Ji Jingchen rarely gave him any orders, which made him feel a sense of crisis he had never felt before. Especially since Peter was a professionally trained special assistant. He was much better than Jiang Cheng, who had be forgotten.


    ¡°If you have anything to say in the future, just say it. Don¡¯t tell me when I¡¯ve already found out.¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t me Jiang Cheng for telling Lu Ziang about this matter. In his opinion, this matter could bepletely avoided.


    ¡°Yes, will do.¡± Jiang Cheng said respectfully.


    ¡°What did the doctor say?¡± Ji Jingchen looked through the ss door into the ward. Du Jiuyuan was sitting on the bed, and beside her was He Lili, the girl who had helped her escape from him.


    Jiang Cheng said, ¡°The doctor has finished examining Miss Du. It¡¯s just a superficial injury. There aren¡¯t any other problems. She can be discharged after two days of observation.¡±


    ¡°She will be discharged after two days of observation?¡± Ji Jingchen asked in return.


    Jiang Cheng had been by his side for a long time, and he could already guess what he meant, ¡°I¡¯ll go find the attending doctor and ask him to do a full-body examination for Miss Du. As she has injured her head, she will need to stay for a few more days of observation,¡± Jiang Cheng said tentatively.


    Ji Jingchen nodded very seriously. Jiang Cheng heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that CEO Ji still had feelings for Miss Du. As for what he wanted to do, Jiang Cheng couldn¡¯t ask.


    ¡°Tell the doctor not to leave a scar. She loves to look beautiful. Oh right, you can still call her Madam from now on,¡± Ji Jingchen added before entering the room with flowers in his hands.


    Ji Jingchen walked into the ward with flowers in his arms. Du Jiuyuan, who was chatting with He Lili, saw him, and her face suddenly turned cold. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    He Lili was a little afraid of Ji Jingchen. She didn¡¯t say anything and only sat down in front of Du Jiuyuan, looking like she was about to die bravely.


    Ji Jingchen put down the flowers and said to himself, ¡°Someone will send dinner over in a while. My people will take care of the mess at the studio tomorrow. I have also been talking to the doctor. You¡¯ve hurt your head, so you need to stay in the hospital for a few days for further observation.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was afraid that Ji Jingchen would chase away the migrant workers she had found, so she said, ¡°If the workers I found didn¡¯t call the police, I wouldn¡¯t even be able to stay in the hospital.¡±


    Ji Jingchen understood what she meant. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t fire those workers.¡±


    Suddenly, Ji Jingchen looked at He Lili. ¡°Stay and have dinner with us!¡±


    He Lili took a deep breath and tried her best to reduce her fear. She said in a low voice, ¡°I ate before I came here. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll go back first.¡±


    Ji Jingchen nodded. He Lili looked as if she had been pardoned. She carried her small bag and left without looking back.


    Only the two of them were left in the ward. They looked at each other without saying anything. After a while, Peter pushed the door open and entered with three people. Each of them carried a big food box in their hands and walked in unison. The three of them set up the food and left obediently.


    ¡°It¡¯s time to eat,¡± Ji Jingchen said when he saw that Du Jiuyuan had no intention of leaving.


    Du Jiuyuan smelled the fragrant aroma of food in the ward and felt a little hungry, but she didn¡¯t move. Ji Jingchen nced at Peter, who tactfully left the ward. He walked to the bedside and carried Du Jiuyuan in his arms.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, let go of me!¡± Du Jiuyuan said weakly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll leave after eating.¡± Ji Jingchen ced Du Jiuyuan on the chair, then took off his coat and put it on her.


    Du Jiuyuan had been busy with the renovation these days, so she hadn¡¯t had a good meal for a while. Now that she smelled the delicious food, she realized that she was very hungry.


    ¡®It¡¯s a waste not to eat.¡¯ Du Jiuyuan thought as she picked up a bowl of seafood congee and sipped on it. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t eat and only silently watched her.


    After dinner, Ji Jingchen asked someone to clean up the food, but he didn¡¯t leave immediately. After Du Jiuyuan took her medicine, she said that she felt dizzy and gave Ji Jingchen the order to leave. Ji Jingchen left the ward without saying anything.

 Chapter 55 - The Grandmother

    <h4>Chapter 55: The Grandmother</h4>


    Du Jiuyuan did not lie to Ji Jingchen. She was indeed dizzy and wanted to rest. After he left, sheid down and fell asleep not long after.


    In her trance, Du Jiuyuan felt that someone was standing by her bed. She wanted to open her eyes, but she could not. It did not take long for her to fall into a deep sleep.


    The next morning, Du Jiuyuan woke up. She was the only one in the ward. Everything that happenedst night was like a dream.


    The doctor came to check on her. Du Jiuyuan mentioned that she wanted to be discharged from the hospital, but the doctor reprimanded her sternly, ¡°You youngsters nowadays just don¡¯t pay attention to your own bodies. You hurt your head and your face is still so pale. Stay in the hospital for a few days to be observed!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan had no way to refute the doctor¡¯s words, so she could only stay for a few more days.


    There was a faint fragrance of flowers in the room. After the doctor left, Du Jiuyuan stared at the bouquet of roses in a daze. Roses represented love. She did not understand what Ji Jingchen meant by sending her such a big bouquet of roses.


    Although the wound on her forehead was bleeding a lot, the wound was not severe. After the nurse came over to change her dressing, Peter walked in with a food box.


    ¡°Miss Du, CEO Ji asked me to bring you breakfast.¡± Once Peter entered the room, heid out the food and left quickly, not giving Du Jiuyuan the chance to refuse.


    After a while, Du Jiuyuan thought that Peter had left and had to clean up on her own after eating. Unexpectedly, the door of the ward was pushed open again. Peter came in and quickly cleaned up before disappearing again.


    The people around Ji Jingchen were a little unusual. Du Jiuyuan was injured on her head but her limbs were fine. She walked around the ward casually and called the renovation workers.


    Firstly, she was afraid that Ji Jingchen would ask someone to take over and fire them. Secondly, she wanted to know how long it would take for them to clean up the mess.


    The workers were already in the shop. Ji Jingchen¡¯s men had also arrived. The walls that had been painted earlier had been sshed with paint. There was still a lot of cleaning to do on the floor as well. As a result, the opening time would only be dyed for a while. Du Jiuyuan felt a little regretful when she thought of this. She shouldn¡¯t have only pped Ji Yanchen once yesterday. She should have pped him a few more times.


    Peter had also sent over lunch. This time, Du Jiuyuan stopped him. ¡°You don¡¯t have to go out. I¡¯ll finish eating very quickly.¡±


    Peter did not listen to Du Jiuyuan and continued to walk out of the ward. He waited until Du Jiuyuan had finished her lunch before he came in to pack up and take the food away.


    In the afternoon, Lili came and stayed for a while before she left. It seemed that she was afraid of meeting Ji Jingchen.


    As night fell, Ji Jingchen held ny-nine roses in his left hand and the Grandmother Ji in his right hand. Behind him were the three delivery men from yesterday.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s back was facing the door. Hearing the sound of the door opening, she did not move. ¡°Just put down the food. I¡¯m not hungry yet.¡±


    ¡°Are the both of us strangers now? You don¡¯t even want to see Grandmother anymore?¡± A dignified and loving voice sounded. Du Jiuyuan hurriedly got up and went down to greet her.


    ¡°Grandmother, why are you here?¡± Seeing Grandmother Ji, Du Jiuyuan smiled.


    Ji Jingchen put down the flowers and asked someone to put down the food. Then, he went out with the three people.


    He had to tell his grandmother about this. Ji Yanchen was not sensible and told his Second Uncle about the whole thing. His Second Uncle was furious and wanted to find trouble with Du Jiuyuan. The only person in the Ji family who could suppress his second uncle was his grandmother.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t Ie? Yuanyuan, you are cruel. You haven¡¯te to visit me even once.¡± Grandmother Ji followed Du Jiuyuan to the bedside and sat down. She looked at her with endless gentleness.


    A discerning person could tell at a nce that Grandmother Ji¡¯s love for Du Jiuyuan came from the bottom of her heart.


    ¡°I was wrong, Grandma. Recently, I was busy with work at the studio and forgot to visit you.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tears welled up in her eyes. She felt a little sorry for Grandmother Ji.


    If it weren¡¯t for Grandmother Ji¡¯s help, she definitely wouldn¡¯t have been able to win against Ji Jingchen in the divorce. In that situation, Ji Jingchen would have been able to force the emcee to take the next step.


    ¡°It¡¯s good to have your career. If you need help,e look for me. You¡¯ve been wronged by Yanchen. I will teach him a good lesson!¡± Grandmother Ji didn¡¯t tell Du Jiuyuan about the quarrel between Ji Yanchen and his father. As long as she was still around, no one could bully Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Grandmother, don¡¯t make things difficult for me. I¡¯m fine. As long as he doesn¡¯te to find trouble with me in the future, I will continue to be fine. Let¡¯s eat first! I¡¯m a little hungry.¡± Du Jiuyuan pulled Grandmother Ji to eat together.

 Chapter 56 - A Good Man Does Not Argue With a Woman

    <h4>Chapter 56: A Good Man Does Not Argue With a Woman</h4>


    Ji Jingchen never came back. After the two of them finished eating, Peter came in to clean up. Du Jiuyuan talked to Grandmother Ji for a while before Ji Jingchen pushed the door open and entered.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, take good care of yourself. If you have any problems, look for me. I will help you vent your anger!¡± Grandmother Ji left the ward with Ji Jingchen reluctantly.


    In the next few days, three meals a day were sent to the ward. Peter was even more restless, and he would leave immediately after cleaning up. Ji Jingchen did not appear in front of Du Jiuyuan, however, there was an extra bouquet of roses in the ward every day. The ward was almost full of flowers.


    That day, the nurse came early in the morning to change Du Jiuyuan¡¯s dressing. She once again brought up the matter of being discharged from the hospital. The nurse pushed everything to the doctor and requested for Du Jiuyuan to ry her questions to the doctor instead.


    ¡°Your boyfriend is so romantic.¡± Before the nurse left, she looked at the roses that filled half of the room with envy.


    ¡°Do you like it? If you like it, then take it.¡± Du Jiuyuan got up and changed her clothes. She was ready to look for the doctor to talk about being discharged from the hospital.


    The nurse closed the door and left. Du Jiuyuan went to look for the doctor that directly handled the matters rted to being discharged from the hospital.


    As soon as she walked out of the hospital, Du Jiuyuan saw Peter standing next to the Rolls-Royce.


    ¡°Miss Du, allow me to send you home!¡± Peter¡¯s Cantonese was very fluent.


    ¡°Is this hospital being set up just for the Ji family? It seems like my every move is being monitored!¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little angry. Human rights don¡¯t seem to be respected by the rich and powerful.


    ¡°This is the Ji family¡¯s private hospital,¡± Peter opened the car door and exined.


    Du Jiuyuan looked back. This was really the Ji family¡¯s private hospital. It was not easy to get a taxi here, so she did not argue and got in the car.


    ¡°Send me to the studio,¡± Du Jiuyuan instructed.


    ¡°CEO Ji told me to send Miss Du home safely.¡± Peter was apletely obedient American who would not change his mind. Basically, he would do whatever Ji Jingchen told him to do.


    ¡°If you won¡¯t send me to the studio, please stop the car. I¡¯ll take a taxi myself,¡± Du Jiuyuan said with certainty.


    Peter locked the car door and stopped the car. He took out his cell phone and called Ji Jingchen. After getting Ji Jingchen¡¯s approval, Peter sent Du Jiuyuan to the studio. The two didn¡¯t say a word to each other along the way.


    Midsummer passed without Du Jiuyuan noticing. The temperature in Hong Kong dropped sharply. Du Jiuyuan got out of the car and felt a gust of cold wind. The studio was brightly lit. Du Jiuyuan walked in and saw Ji Yanchen instead of the renovation workers.


    Du Jiuyuan thought that Ji Yanchen was still here to cause trouble and was full of hostility. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Ji Yanchen, who was holding the cleaning tools, heard the voice and his face darkened. He threw the tools in his hands on the ground. ¡°This is all your fault. My brother asked me to clean up the paint alone and didn¡¯t allow anyone to help. I¡¯ve never faced such injustice before!¡±


    Ji Yanchen had told his father about this matter. To teach him a lesson, Ji Jingchen had given him this punishment, telling him not to leave until he has cleaned up all the paint on the ground.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s lips curled up. She was happy to hear this. ¡°This is called asking for it. Do you dare to say that you didn¡¯t ssh the paint on the floor?¡±


    Ji Yanchen was rendered speechless. He epted his fate and picked up the cleaning tools once again. He didn¡¯t dare to disobey Ji Jingchen¡¯s words.


    ¡®Ahhhh! You¡¯re my nemesis. I will continue to curse you for the rest of my life!¡¯


    Du Jiuyuan inspected the studio. Most of the renovation had been restored, but the paint on the floor had not been cleaned. It would probably bepleted within a month and the studio would officially open for business by then.


    Du Jiuyuan was thinking about the next step when Ji Yanchen walked behind her and suddenly said, ¡°Go and tell my brother that I am annoying you and you don¡¯t want to see me.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan subconsciously stepped back and Ji Yanchen shouted, ¡°Ah¡­ Du Jiuyuan, you are trying to harm me? Don¡¯t appear suddenly behind me. I won¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯ll only have a huge reaction.¡± Du Jiuyuan was not the slightest bit flustered. She had always wanted to get rid of Ji Yanchen, so how could she let go of such a good opportunity?


    Ji Yanchen felt that he couldn¡¯t win against Du Jiuyuan at all. Moreover, he had a favor to ask of her now. A good man wouldn¡¯t argue with a woman. Hmph!


    ¡°Alright, alright. I won¡¯t argue with you. You should consider what I said just now, though.¡± Ji Yanchen¡¯s face was full of anticipation.


    He didn¡¯t want to stay in this d*mned ce anymore.

 Chapter 57 - Apologize To You On His Behalf

    <h4>Chapter 57: Apologize To You On His Behalf</h4>


    Du Jiuyuan thought for a moment and said in a t tone, ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it. I do hate you, but I like to see you squatting here cleaning the paint.¡±


    Ji Yanchen was rendered speechless.


    ¡®I knew this woman is not easy to deal with. Not only is she shrewd, but she is also quite skilled. I really don¡¯t know what kind of bewitching potion she gave my brother to make him side with her.¡¯


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, think carefully. I am a member of the Ji family, Ji Jingchen¡¯s most beloved younger brother. Aren¡¯t you afraid that my brother will see your true colors since you are being so vicious?¡± Ji Yanchen did not want to clean the paint anymore.


    In the past few days, there were already a few blisters growing on his hands, and his clothes were dirtied every day. There was still so much paint on the ground. It would take a long time for him to clean it all by himself.


    ¡°Please be clear that your brother and I are divorced. I even gave up on him. Besides, I didn¡¯t ask you toe here. If you hate being here so much, why don¡¯t you ask your brother to let you go?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at Ji Yanchen as if she was looking at a fool.


    Ji Yanchen only felt that his fate was being grasped by his throat and he was speechless. When did this woman be so eloquent?


    Du Jiuyuan had achieved her objective of inspection and was about to leave. Ji Yanchen stopped her, but this time, he deliberately took a fewrge steps back to maintain a safe distance from Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Um, you really don¡¯t love my Brother any more?¡± Ji Yanchen asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have the willpower to tolerate an arrogant man like Ji Jingchen. It¡¯s better to leave him to someone else!¡± Du Jiuyuan replied in an indifferent tone.


    When Du Jiuyuan reached the door, she saw a man standing outside. He was holding a beautiful rose in his hand with an expressionless face.


    Ji Yanchen immediately went to clean up the paint. He thought to himself, ¡®How dare you scold my brother? Now he is going to teach you a lesson personally!¡¯


    The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward. No one expected that Ji Jingchen woulde to hand over the beautiful rose in his hand to Du Jiuyuan. He asked with concern, ¡°Why are you discharged so early?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just a superficial wound. It¡¯s fine.¡± Du Jiuyuan felt a little guilty and took the flower.


    Ji Yanchen was still watching the show from the side. He didn¡¯t expect his cold-hearted brother to not get angry.


    ¡°CEO Ji, you¡¯ve done enough topensate for my loss. But, based on Ji Yanchen¡¯s cleaning speed, I probably won¡¯t be able to open for business for another year or so.¡± Du Jiuyuan is implying that she couldn¡¯t afford to have Ji Yanchen here any longer and wants him to leave as soon as possible.


    ¡°I¡¯m asking him to pay for his own actions. He¡¯s insensible. It¡¯s time for him to be honed,¡± Ji Jingchen said calmly.


    Although Ji Jingchen gave this reason, he truly wanted to use the opportunity of Ji Yanchen being here in order to give Du Jiuyuan the flowers personally.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a charity organization. Teach your family not to waste time on me.¡± Du Jiuyuan put the flowers aside. She realized that she wasn¡¯t the only one who had changed. Ji Jingchen had changed as well.


    Ji Jingchen said, ¡°This is his own mistake. He has to bear it himself. Only then will it have real educational meaning.¡±


    The two of them weren¡¯t as hostile as Ji Yanchen had imagined. Instead, they were talking about educating him.


    ¡°Hey, hey, hey! I¡¯m already an adult. Can the two of you not speak in such a tone in front of me?¡± Ji Yanchen interrupted unhappily.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Ji Jingchen red at him.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Said Du Jiuyuan too, almost simultaneously.


    ¡°Clean up the paint!¡± Ji Jingchen added.


    Ji Yanchen had no choice but to go back and clean up the paint because of Ji Jingchen¡¯s authority. Ji Jingchen looked at Du Jiuyuan, not caring that she threw down the flowers he had given her. He adjusted his tone and said, ¡°Peter has booked a western restaurant nearby. It has a good reputation for its good food.¡±


    This was the first time Ji Jingchen had taken the initiative to invite a woman to dine with him. The meaning in his words was obvious, but it was a little reserved.


    Of course, Du Jiuyuan understood what he meant, but she still pretended not to. ¡°Then I shall not hinder you from enjoying your meal.¡±


    After saying this, Du Jiuyuan prepared to leave.


    Ji Jingchen blocked her way. ¡°Ji Yanchen has gone too far this time. He even deceived my men. I apologize to you on his behalf.¡±


    This reason was simply too hard to reject. Du Jiuyuan wanted to say no, but when she saw the man¡¯s expectant look, she couldn¡¯t help but nod her head.


    Seeing this, Ji Jingchen made way and gestured for Du Jiuyuan to lead the way.

 Chapter 58 - Are You Still the Same Ji Jingchen?

    <h4>Chapter 58: Are You Still the Same Ji Jingchen?</h4>


    Ji Yanchen, who was squatting on the ground cleaning up the paint, watched the two of them gradually walk away. He didn¡¯t give up and went forward to shout, ¡°Brother, I haven¡¯t eaten yet!¡±


    Ji Jingchen stopped. ¡°Clean up your paint properly. If you don¡¯t clean it up within a week, I¡¯ll send you to Africa.¡±


    Ji Yanchen was left speechless.


    ¡®Oh no, my brother has been possessed by a ghost. Ahhhhh! I¡¯m his favorite younger brother! How can he treat me like this?¡¯


    ¡­


    The restaurant was indeed very near to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s studio. The driver stepped on the gas pedal and they arrived quickly. The waiter opened the door enthusiastically and looked at Du Jiuyuan with envy. It was peak hour, but the restaurant was very deserted.


    The floor was full of fresh flowers and candles, and the lighting was not the same. Du Jiuyuan frowned as she walked until she saw that half of the room was full of roses. She was not as happy as Ji Jingchen had expected, instead, she asked, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me this is also to apologize.¡±


    Roses represented love. Du Jiuyuan had felt that something was wrong with Ji Jingchen during the past few days in the hospital. This was clearly the atmosphere of a confession.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Peter prepared all of this, including the flowers I gave you at the hospital. It was all his idea.¡± Ji Jingchen realized that Du Jiuyuan wanted to leave in anger, so he didn¡¯t hesitate to shift the me. He was trying to pretend that he was not responsible for any of this.


    Du Jiuyuan thought of how Peter had tried to call her ¡°Madam¡± a few times before and quickly changed his words. When she saw the sincerity on Ji Jingchen¡¯s face, she believed him a little. After all, how could this annoying man know about all these things?


    Ji Jingchen asked the enthusiastic waiter to take the things away. He went forward and pulled out a table and chair for Du Jiuyuan. He was full of gentlemanly demeanor.


    Du Jiuyuan sat down slowly. When she thought of Peter¡¯s old-fashioned look, she became suspicious again. ¡°CEO Ji really found an obedient special assistant.¡±


    Not only was Peter obedient, but he could also take the me from time to time. He was simply omnipotent.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t like him, I¡¯ll send him to Africa,¡± Ji Jingchen sat down opposite her and said after thinking for a moment.


    ¡®Is it important whether I like your special assistant?¡¯


    The dinner was indeed ordered by Peter. It was a top-grade Wellington steak. Apanying it was a bottle of limited-edition wine, produced by the Ji family¡¯s vineyard. There were also musicians performing at the venue.


    Ji Jingchen saw that Du Jiuyuan did not like this kind of atmosphere, so he asked the musicians to stop. The meal was spent in a very quiet atmosphere instead.


    Du Jiuyuan got up and wanted to leave. This meal really didn¡¯t give her a good feeling. At this time, who was Ji Jingchen going to show his affection to?


    ¡°Thank you, CEO Ji, for your hospitality. I still have something to do, so I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t give Ji Jingchen a chance to speak and walked straight out.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t say a word. He watched as she pushed open the restaurant door, got up, and followed her out. Just as she was about to get into a taxi, he went forward and carried her horizontally, bringing her back to his car.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen! What are you doing?¡± By the time Du Jiuyuan reacted, she was already in the car.


    ¡°Start the car!¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t reply to her but instructed the driver to start the engine instead.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, what on earth are you doing?¡± Du Jiuyuan took a deep breath to calm herself down. After muttering ¡®annoying man¡¯ a few times in her heart, she asked again.


    ¡°You¡¯re not calling me CEO Ji anymore? Are you calling me an ¡®annoying man¡¯ in your heart? Feel free to do so. Don¡¯t hold it in.¡± After confirming that the car door was locked, Ji Jingchen released Du Jiuyuan.


    Ever since she changed the way she addressed him and called him CEO Ji, Ji Jingchen had been holding in his anger. They used to have the closest rtionship, but now he is like a mere stranger in her eyes.


    Du Jiuyuan even suspected that Ji Jingchen could read her mind. He actually knew everything she said in her heart.


    ¡°Are you still the same Ji Jingchen that I know?¡± Du Jiuyuan moved to the side and looked at Ji Jingchen with confusion.


    Needless to say, he must havee to see her today, and the agenda in the restaurant was arranged by him. Compared to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s strong and calm appearance in front of him, Ji Jingchen still loved her most authentic appearance.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, I¡¯m not.¡± Ji Jingchen approached Du Jiuyuan and spoke with a warm breath in her ears. His familiar tone and handsome features, who else could it be but Ji Jingchen!


    ¡®Ji Jingchen, you¡¯re like a poppy, beautiful but deadly. I will never willingly fall into your trap again.¡¯


    Du Jiuyuan turned her head away, avoiding his gaze.

 Chapter 59 - You Can Regret It, But I Won’t Turn Back

    <h4>Chapter 59: You Can Regret It, But I Won¡¯t Turn Back</h4>


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, I meant what I said at the hospital. I don¡¯t want to see anyone in your family, including you.¡± Du Jiuyuan calmed down and said resolutely.


    Ji Jingchen sat up straight and nced at Du Jiuyuan from the corner of his eyes. He sighed deeply and didn¡¯t reply. The car drove into the apartment. Du Jiuyuan wanted to get out of the car, but she realized that the door was still locked.


    ¡°Let me out!¡± Her voice was cold and determined.


    The driver didn¡¯t decide on his own but waited quietly for Ji Jingchen¡¯s instructions.


    After a long while, a man¡¯s deep voice came from the car. ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear what Madam said? She wants to get out of the car!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan originally wanted to argue with Ji Jingchen, but seeing his current appearance, she chose to leave first.


    In the apartment, without Du Ling around, it was exceptionally quiet. Du Jiuyuan walked to the window and looked down. Ji Jingchen¡¯s car was still downstairs, and it seems like he had no intention of leaving.


    The notification sound of a phone message rang. Du Jiuyuan opened her WeChat and saw a message from Ji Jingchen: ¡°Yuanyuan, I regretted my previous doings.¡±


    ¡®Regret it? Ji Jingchen, you actually know what does regret means?¡¯ Du Jiuyuan did not reply, nor did she block his number like before. Deleting and blocking were all done by children. An adult¡¯s rejection was just to stop talking.


    ¡®You can regret all you want, but I won¡¯t turn back.¡¯


    The next day, Du Jiuyuan went to the studio after breakfast. Ji Yanchen was still cleaning the paint, but there was not much left. It seemed that he was really afraid of being sent to Africa. Du Jiuyuan asked the renovation workers to help. In the morning, the paint on the floor waspletely cleaned and reced with a new floor.


    Ji Yanchen left as if he was fleeing from a disaster. Before he left, he did not forget to say, ¡°Du Jiuyuan, don¡¯t think that I will thank you. I will not let you off easily.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan logged into her Weibo and realized that because of the styling she helped Luoluo with thest time, her fans had increased to three million. However, there were no invitations or job opportunities that came into her inbox. Besides, there was not a single work-rted email that was sent to her. This matter was too strange, so Du Jiuyuan gave He Lili a call.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, I didn¡¯t manage to tell you about this at the hospital. I don¡¯t know how the incident on the night of the banquet got out, and the video on my phone was also hacked. That b*tch was very angry, so she said that whoever works with you will lose the opportunity to work with her too. She is rtively famous, so¡­¡± He Lili said. Du Jiuyuan instantly understood what was going on.


    After all, not many people knew about this. If she and Lili were excluded, Loki naturally wouldn¡¯t say anything, so only Luoluo and Brother Yang were left.


    At first, she did not exclude the possibility someone else was spying on them, but after second thoughts, she realized that someone at Brother Yang¡¯s level could find a hacker to take away Lili¡¯s video.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, the waters of the entertainment industry are too deep. There are definitely no artists willing to work with you now. Why don¡¯t you try to find Ji Jingchen? After all, both of you used to be husband and wife. He shouldn¡¯t just stand by and do nothing.¡± He Lili hesitated for a moment, but she still made this suggestion in the end.


    Ji Jingchen? If it weren¡¯t for yesterday¡¯s incident, Du Jiuyuan might have really asked him for help. But now, she only wanted to stay away from this man.


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to look for him,¡± Du Jiuyuan said with certainty.


    ¡°In short, you¡¯re in trouble now. That b*tch is going to mess with you.¡± Lili¡¯s voice was very soft. It was unknown where she had picked up Du Jiuyuan¡¯s call.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry! Besides, don¡¯t you believe in my capabilities?¡± Du Jiuyuan hung up the phone. Since no one woulde to work with her, she could go out and take a look for herself.


    The studio was located in the center of the entire Hong Kong City. This area was simply a gathering ce for luxury goods counters. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s first stop was a shop that she was more familiar with.


    Before she entered the shop, Du Jiuyuan was stopped by someone. ¡°We are not epting any other customers now. We are very sorry.¡±


    There was no one in the shop. Du Jiuyuan wanted to leave, but when she saw the disdain on the salesperson¡¯s face, she asked, ¡°Why can¡¯t I enter?¡±


    The salesperson looked Du Jiuyuan up and down and found that the total price of the clothes on her was less than 10,000 yuan. She didn¡¯t hide her contempt at all.


    ¡°Can you afford it? Or are you here to hook up with a rich man? I said that I won¡¯t serve you. Don¡¯t you understand?¡± The salesperson continued to look at Du Jiuyuan with disdain.

 Chapter 60 - Pick Whatever You Want. I’ll Pay For It!

    <h4>Chapter 60: Pick Whatever You Want. I¡¯ll Pay For It!</h4>


    Du Jiuyuan was already used to such a situation. She wasn¡¯t here to buy anything, so she didn¡¯t want to argue with this salesperson. She just turned around and prepared to leave.


    ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk! Isn¡¯t this Du Jiuyuan?¡± A familiar voice sounded.


    Du Jiuyuan turned around and nced at Tang Yingxue and Madam Ji. Tang Yingxue was still living in the Ji family, so she naturally looked high and mighty at this moment.


    ¡°So it¡¯s Madam Ji and your adopted daughter. How have you been?¡± Du Jiuyuan was naturally not a pushover. She deliberately emphasized the word ¡°adopted daughter¡±.


    So what if Tang Yingxue was living in the Ji family? She was merely Madam Ji¡¯s acknowledged adopted daughter. That was all.


    ¡°Mother dotes on me for a long time. I can¡¯t help it! I can¡¯t refuse. Unlike a certain someone, who is already a divorcee.¡± Madam Ji didn¡¯t say anything, but Tang Ying Xue, on the other hand, ridiculed Du Jiuyuan without mercy.


    ¡°Madam Ji, Miss Tang, this way please.¡± The salesperson earlier came up to them like ackey and said politely.


    Tang Yingxue was like a proud peacock. She held Madam Ji¡¯s arm and walked into the shop. Du Jiuyuan was a little angry at the salesperson¡¯s attitude, so she followed her.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, the things here are very expensive. Can you afford it? Salesperson, don¡¯t let this womane in and affect my spending mood.¡± Tang Yingxue clearly wanted to embarrass Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°I can¡¯t afford it,¡± Du Jiuyuan replied calmly.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t afford it, don¡¯te in. Don¡¯t affect Miss Tang¡¯s mood!¡± the salesperson berated loudly. Then, she weed Tang Yingxue into the shop with a ttering look.


    Du Jiuyuan was extremely disappointed. Was the service at the luxury goods shop so poor these days?


    Just as she was about to turn around and leave, a hand grabbed her arm. Luoluo affectionately held onto Du Jiuyuan. ¡°Whether she can afford it or not is her business. As long as I can afford it, it¡¯s fine! Jiuyuan, you can choose whatever you want. I¡¯ll pay for it!¡±


    Luoluo held onto Du Jiuyuan¡¯s arm and walked into the store.


    Everyone recognized Luoluo with an incredulous look on their faces. This was a person that could only be seen on television.


    ¡°Miss Luoluo¡­¡± the salesperson earlier threw Tang Yingxue aside and went up to Luoluo with a ttering look on her face.


    ¡°Jiuyuan, I don¡¯t have anything except for money. I can spend all I like. Go ahead and choose.¡± Luoluopletely ignored the salesperson and spoke to Du Jiuyuan instead.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything and didn¡¯t break away from Luoluo¡¯s intimate physical contact.


    ¡°I want this, and this as well, and the one in her hand. Please wrap them up for me.¡± Luoluo saw that Du Jiuyuan only took a look at certain items and started to spend on them herself.


    The main thing was that the little girl who bullied Du Jiuyuan just now had chosen a piece of clothing, so Luoluo wanted to snatch it from her.


    The outfit that Tang Yingxue had wanted was the only one in this luxury store. Tang Yingxue¡¯s face immediately turned dark. ¡°I took a fancy to it first. What¡¯s so great about being a celebrity? Can you simply snatch anything you wish for by force?¡±


    Luoluo gave Brother Yang a look. Brother Yang took out a ck card and said, ¡°We can pay for it immediately.¡±


    Tang Yingxue took out her credit card without thinking. ¡°I took a fancy to this piece of clothing first. I want it.¡±


    In truth, she didn¡¯t like the dress that much, but Luoluo¡¯s manager took out his tinum card topete with her. Wouldn¡¯t she lose face if she were to cower now?


    Luoluo was just about to raise the price when Du Jiuyuan pulled her back and said in a tone that only they could hear, ¡°Listen to me. Let her buy it.¡±


    ¡°A gentleman will not take away what other people love. Although I¡¯m not a ¡®gentleman¡¯, I will still let you buy the dress since you like it so much.


    ¡°Hey, salesperson! She wants to buy this dress. Are you going to ept her purchase or not?¡± Luoluo didn¡¯t understand what Du Jiuyuan meant, but she still followed what Du Jiuyuan¡¯s said.


    The salesperson hurriedly took Tang Yingxue¡¯s credit card to pay the bill.


    Luoluo pulled Du Jiuyuan to the side. ¡°I can afford it. Why don¡¯t you let me buy it?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t suit you. I¡¯ll choose the one that suits you instead,¡± Du Jiuyuan said without thinking.


    Luoluo looked at Du Jiuyuan with a very doubtful expression. She instinctively felt that this matter was not that simple.


    ¡°The price of that piece of clothing is higher than the limit of the credit card in Tang Yingxue¡¯s hand, and it really doesn¡¯t suit you,¡± Du Jiuyuan said in a low voice.


    Luoluo instantly understood. She handed the task of choosing the clothes to Du Jiuyuan, and she eagerly waited for a good show.


    Not long after, the salesperson came back with the credit card. ¡°Miss Tang, the limit of your credit card is not enough. Please pass me another card.¡±

 Chapter 61 - Supreme VIP

    <h4><i>Chapter 61</i>: Supreme VIP</h4>


    ¡°How is that possible? This card has a limit of 150,000 yuan!¡± Tang Yingxue¡¯s expression changed.


    Tang Yingxue often frequented this store to buy clothes. One piece of clothing would typically cost 20,000 to 30,000 yuan. She didn¡¯t expect this dress to be so expensive.


    The salesperson still had her professional fake smile on her face and patiently exined, ¡°Miss Tang, this dress is thetest model of the season. You are a Gold VIP user. The original price is 157,000 yuan. After the discount, it will be 149,150 yuan. Your credit card limit is not enough.¡±


    Tang Yingxue was instantly stunned. Fortunately, Madam Ji was looking at dresses on the other side and did not hear what was happening.


    She looked around and was about to say that she did not want this dress when Luoluo rushed out. ¡°Salesperson, use my membership card to give her a further discount!¡±


    Luoluo looked very generous. Coupled with her harmless expression, it was simply a perfect match!


    The salesperson took Tang Yingxue¡¯s credit card and left again. When she returned, she held a bill in her hands.


    ¡°Miss Luo, you are a Supreme VIP of our store. You can have a 30% discount. The original price of this dress is 157,000 yuan. After the discount, it will be 109,900 yuan. The remaining limit in Miss Tang¡¯s credit card will be enough.¡± The salesperson clearly had a cold expression toward Tang Yingxue.


    Tang Yingxue felt that she had been utterly humiliated, but she couldn¡¯t say anything. She would be forced to be thrifty this month.


    ¡°I originally had another card with me, but since Miss Luoluo is so enthusiastic, I will respectfullyply. I still have something to do, so I will leave first.¡± Tang Yingxue walked to Madam Ji¡¯s side dejectedly and pulled her out of the store.


    Luoluo saw Tang Yingxue¡¯s pained expression and obliged to leave. This 109,900 yuan made Tang Xingyue feel as if her flesh had been cut off and such a waste of money.


    Du Jiuyuan picked out a few clothes that suited Luoluo, and the total price didn¡¯t exceed the one that Tang Yingxue bought.


    ¡°You have to buy the right clothes. Do you want to try them on?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at Luoluo¡¯s innocent appearance and felt somewhat helpless.


    ¡°I thought she was very capable. Hahahahaha, yet she still ran away.¡± Luoluo waved her hand. She fully trusted Du Jiuyuan¡¯s judgment.


    ¡°Madam Ji has a monthly limit on her spending. She needs Ji Jingchen¡¯s signature every month. It¡¯s already not bad to give her a credit card limit of 150,000 yuan.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s lips curled up slightly, Luoluo¡¯s actions earlier infuriated her.


    ¡°So regardless of how we look at it, Ji Jingchen is the one supporting this little girl financially!¡± Luoluo curled her lips and asked Brother Yang to pay with his credit card.


    Du Jiuyuan was speechless for a moment. Although that wasn¡¯t the truth, after hearing what Luoluo said, it seemed logical.


    ¡°Fortunately, he rejected me back then. Otherwise, I would have had to face that annoying woman head-on. With that physique of his, I don¡¯t know how many women in total he has attracted,¡± Luoluo realized that Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t reply and continued to talk to herself.


    ¡°So was I the first person you dealt with?¡± Du Jiuyuan had already figured out that Luoluo was the one who had revealed everything that happened at the banquet.


    Originally, she had thought that it was Brother Yang¡¯s personal doing. However, after seeing Luoluo¡¯s mischievous appearance today, it was not an exaggeration for her to do such a thing.


    Luoluo was stunned for a moment and immediately denied it. ¡°What are you talking about? I didn¡¯t do anything.¡±


    ¡°What did you say? It wasn¡¯t you? Everything happens for a reason!¡± Du Jiuyuan was even more certain that this matter was Luoluo¡¯s idea.


    Seeing that she couldn¡¯t hide it, Luoluo didn¡¯t bother anymore. She turned her back to Du Jiuyuan, not wanting her to see her expression.


    ¡°You publicly rejected a man who I adore! If I don¡¯t vent out against you, how can we be friends?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan felt that Luoluo¡¯s way of thinking was simply out of the ordinary. If she really liked Ji Jingchen, wouldn¡¯t it be a good thing for Du Jiuyuan to reject him?


    ¡°Do you just want to vent a little?¡± Du Jiuyuan walked in front of Luoluo, her pair of clear and bright eyes seemed to be able to see through her.


    ¡°The main reason I did what I did was that I¡¯m afraid that you¡¯d be too popr and won¡¯t be able to give me more styling.¡± Luoluo realized that she couldn¡¯t hide anything from Du Jiuyuan, so she simply told her everything.


    ¡°Make sure that it is thest and it won¡¯t happen again.¡± Du Jiuyuan wasn¡¯t angry and said lightly.


    Luoluo was very happy and held her arm warmly. ¡°You¡¯re so nice! You can pick anything you want today. I¡¯ll pay for everything.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan knew that she couldn¡¯t refuse, so she picked her clothing seriously.

 Chapter 62 - How To Woo a Girl?

    <h4>Chapter 62: How To Woo a Girl?</h4>


    Tang Yingxue fled in a panic while Du Jiuyuan was still picking out clothes. Luoluo felt bored, so she took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to someone.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile at the Ji Corporation, in the CEO conference room.


    Ji Jingchen was sitting in the main seat and controlling theputer. The man opposite him took out his phone after hearing the news and thenughed without hiding it.


    ¡°Ling Jin, if you don¡¯t want to cooperate, then go out. I don¡¯t have that much time to entertain you.¡± Ji Jingchen frowned, a little displeased.


    Ling Jin directly showed him the WeChat screen. ¡°CEO Ji, you only give 150,000 yuan a month for your family to spend? Isn¡¯t that a little too stingy?¡±


    Ling Jin was very clear about the Ji family¡¯s matters. He believes that when facing his most powerful opponent, he could only achieve victory by knowing his enemy well.


    ¡°How do your people know Yuanyuan?¡± Ji Jingchen looked at the message on Ling Jin¡¯s phone screen and nced at the note written.


    ¡°She¡¯s CEO Ji¡¯s wife. No, I should call her Miss Du only now. She styled Luoluo once before and Luoluo likes her very much,¡± Ling Jin said as he took back his phone.


    Ling Jin replied on WeChat while saying, ¡°Miss Du used to be Ji Jingchen¡¯s wife, but now she can¡¯t even afford to buy a set of clothes from the luxury store. Ouch!¡±


    ¡°Postpone the meeting. Give me thirty minutes!¡± Ji Jingchen stood up and said.


    Ji Jingchen left the meeting room without looking back, leaving Ling Jin alone in the huge meeting room. Peter saw Ji Jingchen walking out and went up to greet him.


    ¡°Go and check on Du Jiuyuan¡¯s recent events.¡±


    Ten minutester, Peter told Ji Jingchen about Du Jiuyuan¡¯s recent events. When he heard that Loki had publicly ostracized Du Jiuyuan, his face turned darker and darker. His entire body exuded an aura that made people stay away from him.


    ¡°You go and handle this matter. I don¡¯t want to see anyone from the entertainment industry appearing in front of her,¡± Ji Jingchen instructed.


    ¡°Yes sir.¡±


    When Peter Left, Ling Jin entered the room without an invitation. His face was full of ridicule. ¡°Sigh, it doesn¡¯t look like you don¡¯t care about her at all. How did it end up like this?¡±


    It was rare that Ji Jingchen did not send Ling Jin out of the room, but he had no intention of talking to him.


    Ling Jin sat down and lit a cigarette. ¡°Seems like you have never taken the initiative to woo after a woman before. Do you want me to help you?¡±


    Ji Jingchen finally raised his head to look at him. ¡°Do you know how to?¡±


    ¡°At least I know better than you. As long as you hand Jiang Cheng to me, I¡¯ll help you immediately,¡± Ling Jin said confidently.


    Jiang Cheng, who had just been called back by Peter, was walking to the office door. When he heard Ling Jin¡¯s words, he immediately flew into a rage.


    ¡°Absolutely impossible! You¡¯re dreaming in broad daylight!¡± Jiang Cheng blurted out.


    Ling Jin turned around to look at him. The smile on his face disappeared and was reced by an endless chill.


    ¡°Try saying it again?¡± Ling Jin couldn¡¯t control his emotions.


    ¡°It¡¯s the same even if I say it a hundred times or a thousand times. I definitely won¡¯t go with you.¡± Jiang Cheng turned his head away to prevent Ling Jin from seeing the tears at the corner of his eyes.


    ¡°Have you forgotten your identity? Jiang Cheng, you dared to change your surname. Don¡¯t think that I can¡¯ty hands on you just because Ji Jingchen is protecting you.¡± Ling Jin got up and grabbed the ashtray on the coffee table and threw it at Jiang Cheng.


    Jiang Cheng would not be as foolish as when he was young, not dodging and waiting to be hurt. He nimbly dodged, and the ashtray fell to the ground and directly shattered. The tears in his eyes could not be controlled and flowed down.


    ¡°I have nothing to do with the Ling family. I only have one mother, and my father died a long time ago.¡± Jiang Cheng was unwilling to be outdone, but he didn¡¯t make a move.


    Just as Ling Jin was about to speak again, Ji Jingchen interrupted, ¡°This is the Ji Corporation, not the Ling family¡¯s ce.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯d like to see how long you can protect this b*stard!¡± Ling Jin kicked the sofa angrily, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he left.


    When he passed by Jiang Cheng, he deliberately bumped into him. Jiang Cheng clenched his hands tightly, on the edge of rage, like a furious animal.


    ¡°Go check on Lu Ziang¡¯s recent schedule.¡± Ji Jingchen directly ordered Jiang Cheng, as if nothing had happened just now. Jiang Cheng¡¯s expression eased slightly, and after he reacted, he replied and left.


    Ji Jingchen thought about the rtionship between Ling Jin and Jiang Cheng, and Du Jiuyuan was now with Luoluo, whom Ling Jin had been supporting. He couldn¡¯t help but frown. His fair and pretty handsnded on the keyboard, and he hesitated for a moment, he typed a few words¡ª how to woo a girl?

 Chapter 63 - Teach These Snobs a Lesson

    <h4>Chapter 63: Teach These Snobs a Lesson</h4>


    Du Jiuyuan picked out a dress that was suitable for her at a moderate price. Then, she saw Luoluo taking an entire row of clothes to be purchased. Du Jiuyuan was about to stop her when she was interrupted by Luoluo¡¯s next move.


    ¡°I changed my mind. Please return all of these for me!¡± Turned out that Luoluo just wanted to teach the snobs a lesson.


    In this luxury goods counter, if it was an ordinary member, they would not be able to return the goods. However, Luoluo was a Supreme VIP. She could enjoy the service of returning the goods without damaging the clothes for seven days. In short, even if you took the clothes away today, as long as there were no quality problems within seven days, the goods could still be returned.


    The salespeople¡¯s expression was not very good, but they did not dare to say anything. They helped Luoluo return the goods one by one. Luoluo pulled Du Jiuyuan to sit on the sofa elegantly. She was happy to see the salespeople¡¯s ugly expressions.


    ¡°Humph, let¡¯s see if they dare to bully you in the future! In the future, you cane with me if you want to explore any luxury store. I have VIP cards for most of them. If you really can¡¯t afford it, I can buy it for you.¡± Luoluo knew that Du Jiuyuan wasn¡¯t here to buy clothes at all.


    ¡°Why do you look even angrier than me?¡± Du Jiuyuan avoided this topic. It was not that she could not afford the clothes, but she felt that it was unnecessary.


    Moreover, Luoluo did look even angrier than herself. She was the one who was looked down on.


    ¡°With their arrogant attitude, don¡¯t you feel angry?¡± Luoluo asked back.


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°Of course I¡¯m angry.¡±


    ¡°Ermmm, I don¡¯t see it.¡± Luoluo paused for a moment. She didn¡¯t see Du Jiuyuan being angry.


    ¡°It¡¯s so ungracious to be angry with them. You have to know that these luxury shops not only sell goods but also services. With this kind of service attitude, I directly cklisted them.¡± Luoluo still wanted to buy a few more pieces for the salespeople to return, but she was stopped by Du Jiuyuan.


    If this kind of news were to be spread out, it would not have a good impact on Luoluo, not to mention that having a trifle with the salespeople will only make them look ridiculously cheap.


    Luoluo suddenly realized that Du Jiuyuan did not seem to be aggressive, but in fact, she had silently made Tang Yingxue suffer a big loss. She was simply like the smart female lead in TV series with an explosive EQ!


    ¡°Um, will you still do styling for me?¡± Luoluo was a little worried. After all, she had done wrong to Du Jiuyuan previously.


    Du Jiuyuan saw her cautious and frightened look, so she said generously, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I don¡¯t hold grudges. Besides, I¡¯m open to business. Why would I cut off my own fortune?¡±


    Luoluo¡¯s face was still full of doubt. Could it be so simple? Could Du Jiuyuan be like Tang Yingxue, who had unknowingly suffered a great loss?


    Du Jiuyuan did not care too much. She left the counter and Luoluo as well. She took her dress and went straight to the studio. As soon as she opened the door, a figure rushed out and threw Du Jiuyuan to the ground.


    ¡°Hiss¡­ are you trying to murder me to inherit my assets?¡± Du Jiuyuan fell to the ground. She felt that her entire body was about to fall apart.


    He Lili quickly got up with an apologetic look on her face. ¡°I¡¯m very sorry. I didn¡¯t do it on purpose!¡±


    He Lili quickly helped Du Jiuyuan up from the ground. She lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong and didn¡¯t dare to look at her. ¡°Your Highness, let me help you up¡­¡± He Lili pinched her throat and imitated the voice and tone of a little eunuch.


    Du Jiuyuan was amused by her. She seemed to have cleared the haze in her heart when she saw Lili.


    ¡°Are you okay? Did all the fats in my body hurt you?¡± He Lili helped Du Jiuyuan to sit down and asked with great concern.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Why are you here?¡± Du Jiuyuan felt less pain all over her body. She got up and hung up the dress that Luoluo had bought for her.


    The renovation of the entire studio had beenpleted, and some of the furniture had been properly arranged. If Luoluo hadn¡¯t messed things up, the studio could have already started a trial run.


    ¡°I have nothing to do these two days, so I came to take a look.¡± He Lili felt a little thirsty, so she took her cup to the water dispenser to get some water.


    Suddenly, with a bang, He Lili¡¯s cup fell to the ground.


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°Hello, how old are you? Can¡¯t you even hold the cup steadily?¡±


    He Lili did not say anything. She stood rooted to the ground and stared at the door as if she was trying her best to suppress her excitement.


    Du Jiuyuan followed her gaze to the door and saw Lu Ziang in a suit. Lu Ziang rarely wore a suit in an informal setting.

 Chapter 64 - We Have Signed It!

    <h4>Chapter 64: We Have Signed It!</h4>


    Lu Ziang walked in, took off his sunsses, and said to He Lili, ¡°I heard that you¡¯re my fan?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan pursed her lips. It was not the first time she had seen him, and He Lili always wanted to have her eyes on him.


    He Lili nodded frantically.


    ¡°Do you want an autograph?¡± Lu Ziang asked.


    ¡°I have a lot of your autographs. Um, can¡­ can we take a photo together?¡± He Lili lowered her head and blushed.


    ¡°No problem.¡± Lu Ziang took out his phone with his left hand and put his right hand on He Lili¡¯s shoulder to take a selfie.


    After taking the photo, Lu Ziang took out the QR code for adding friends on WeChat. ¡°Add me on WeChat and I¡¯ll send you the photo!¡±


    ¡®Ahhhh! ! My Prince Charming¡¯s WeChat! Just now, he even put his hand on my shoulder. I¡¯m so happy and excited!¡¯


    He Lili was afraid that Lu Ziang would go back on his words, so she immediately added him on WeChat. After Lu Ziang sent the photo to her, he put his phone back into his pocket.


    He Lili had satisfied all her fantasies about her Prince Charming. Holding her phone, she started tough foolishly, as if she had forgotten that his real self was right in front of her.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked when she saw that the interaction between the two of them hade to an end.


    ¡°What do you think I¡¯m doing here? Of course, I¡¯m here for a makeover!¡± Lu Ziang quickly replied.


    ¡°Did he ask you toe?¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s suspicion was not without reason. Lu Ziang had felt that she was not good enough for Ji Jingchen before, so why would hee to offer help at this time?


    ¡°Loki has styled me before, and I¡¯m very dissatisfied with it. Recently, he insisted on working with me. The waters in the entertainment industry are too deep. You won¡¯t understand even if I tell you more.¡± As expected of the Best Actor, he did not even need to make a rough draft when he lied.


    ¡°You can leave now!¡± Du Jiuyuan vehemently refused. She did not believe that Ji Jingchen was not involved in sending Lu Ziang here.


    Lu Ziang moved a chair and sat down. He threw a prepared contract on the table. He knew that it was time for him to show off his acting skills.


    ¡°You can take a look at the contract first. Our Lu family is not ordinary. We are not under Ji Jingchen¡¯s control yet. I can use this to get rid of Loki¡¯s entanglement. Your studio can also start operating. We will have a win-win situation. Isn¡¯t that a good idea?¡± Lu Ziang was like a domineering boss in front of the two of them.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at the contract. When she thought about the potential benefits, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a little moved.


    ¡°Are you sure you want me to sign me on?¡± Lu Ziang¡¯s contract had a two-year tenure, which included all his appearances at the event. The remuneration was eight figures and was paid in one go.


    He Lili came out from her infatuated state. She looked at the contract and said with certainty, ¡°We will sign it!¡±


    ¡°We will?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked.


    Lu Ziang looked at his little fan. He did not expect his fangirl to be so cute.


    He Lili pulled Du Jiuyuan to the side, ¡°From today onward, I will officially join your studio. Don¡¯t you remember the styling I helped you do for Luoluost time? Also, you must not go against money. Whether what my Prince Charming said is true or not, we are not scamming him. Let¡¯s give him one year first.¡±


    ¡°A year?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked.


    ¡°Yes, a year. You have to know that by giving him a styling, not only can you earn money, but you can also open up a path for the studio in the future. Your studio has to have its own rules. The longest contract can not exceed one year,¡± He Lili said earnestly. She was thinking of Du Jiuyuan wholeheartedly.


    ¡°But¡­¡± before Du Jiuyuan could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by He Lili.


    ¡°There are no buts. My Prince Charming is right. Both of you will sign the contract. After the studio was humiliated by that b*itch, it¡¯s hard to umte a reputation. This is a good opportunity for us to bounce back,¡± He Lili said firmly.


    This sentence hit the bottom of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart. Since she had established this studio, she naturally wanted it to be bigger and stronger. What shecked the most now were reputation and financial capital.


    Thinking of this, Du Jiuyuan nodded in agreement.


    ¡°Erm¡­ Mr. Lu, we will sign it, for two years!¡± He Lili had forgotten that she had said that it could not be more than a year, so she excitedly arranged for the signing of the contract.


    Du Jiuyuan was not pretentious and signed her name generously. Lu Ziang put away the contract. ¡°This Sunday, I¡¯m going to attend an event. You can talk to my agent about specific matters. The contact details will be sent to my fan¡¯s WeChat.¡±


    ¡°Okay, Mr. Lu.¡± Du Jiuyuan put on a business-like smile.

 Chapter 65 - Welcome To The Studio

    <h4>Chapter 65: Wee To The Studio</h4>


    From now on, Lu Ziang was her customer, and customers were always right. Her attitude toward the customer had to be different. Lu Ziang always felt that Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes had a magic power as if she could see through his heart and tear apart his disguise and acting skills.


    He had achieved his goal, so he didn¡¯t stay long. He left after putting on his limited-edition sunsses. He Lili walked him to the door, unable toe back to her senses for a long time.


    ¡°Ahhhhh! The Prince Charming is so handsome and cute. If you want to marry, marry Lu Ziang!¡± He Lili was still very excited.


    Du Jiuyuan was not in a good mood like her. Her business-like smile disappeared after Lu Ziang left. Just when Du Jiuyuan was thinking about what Lu Ziang¡¯s goal was, He Lili¡¯s face suddenly appeared in front of her.


    ¡°I¡¯ve decided not to work part-time with you.¡± It turned out that Du Jiuyuan had discussed this matter with He Lili before. After all, she was the only one in the studio now, so she wanted He Lili to work part-time when she was free.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s face was full of doubt. Now that Lu Ziang had joined, how could He Lili, a die-hard fan, leave?


    ¡°I want to resign and work full-time with you instead! Don¡¯t worry, I don¡¯t need any sry. I can even pay you to let me join. Just let me do Lu Ziang¡¯s makeover.¡± He Lili paused. She sorted out what she wanted to say in her mind and said it in one breath.


    It turned out that not only did Du Jiuyuan get a big client today, but she also met a girl who was determined to pursue an actor. Du Jiuyuan could trust He Lili¡¯s makeover skills, but she couldn¡¯t understand He Lili¡¯s brain.


    ¡°Tell me, what do you want?¡± In Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes, pursuing an actor was a brainless behavior. Even if she continued her pursuit, these famous artists wouldn¡¯t care about love, and there wouldn¡¯t be any reward or gratitude.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want anything! I just like him, don¡¯t you know that? I never thought that I would be able to get close to him like this. I feel so happy now!¡± He Lili blinked and said smartly.


    A fan¡¯s mentality was so simple and they would not ask for anything in return. Du Jiuyuan had such a mentality before, but it waspletely different from He Lili¡¯s. Du Jiuyuan knew that even if she had put her heart into the rtionship, the ending would remain the same.


    ¡°Wee to the studio, but there¡¯s one thing I want to say in advance. You can pay me whatever you want, and you have to listen to me. Don¡¯t lose your mind when you see your Prince Charming.¡± Du Jiuyuan reached out her fair hand to He Lili and said seriously.


    At this moment, she didn¡¯t treat He Lili as her best friend, but as her business partner, so her attitude was naturally different.


    He Lili coughed lightly and held Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand. ¡°Boss, please be rest assured. I will work hard in two years and never miss a day¡­¡±


    Du Jiuyuan used her hand to block He Lili¡¯s mouth. She just needed to work hard. There was no need for anything else.


    ¡°Do you not want to style my Prince Charming? Is it because of Ji Jingchen?¡± After the excitement, He Lili realized that Du Jiuyuan was not happy and her eyes were filled with worry.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. It was indeed so. She still suspected that all of this was Ji Jingchen¡¯s doing.


    ¡°You¡¯re too narrow-minded. If you were to establish yourself in Hong Kong City, you can¡¯t afford to care so much about matters like this. My idol is a popr artist, so it¡¯s normal for him to look for you as a stylist. Besides, countless people have connections with the Ji family. The more you avoid them, the more it seems like you can¡¯t let them go,¡± He Lili said bluntly.


    ¡®I can¡¯t let them go?¡¯


    Du Jiuyuan might spend her entire life being unable to let them go. She could only seal her feelings and never let them see the light again.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I shouldpletely ignore his existence.¡± After a long time, Du Jiuyuan put away the contract on the table, and a smile finally appeared on her face.


    ¡­


    Lu Ziang¡¯s status in the entertainment industry was not on the same level as Luoluo¡¯s. Du Jiuyuan learned from Lu Ziang¡¯s agent that he was going to participate in a high-end mobile phone endorsement event. When Du Jiuyuan styled him, she had to choose a single item from the brands that he had previously endorsed, so that he could create more business value.


    After Du Jiuyuan was familiar with all of Lu Ziang¡¯s endorsements, she matched him in a business elite style. She picked an Italian branded suit and a long-sleeved white shirt from a luxury brand in China. Her clothing choice did not include a tie, and the buttons at the cor of the suit were slightly lowered. The cor button was not fastened, so Lu Ziang¡¯s corbone could be faintly seen.

 Chapter 66 - The Clover Support Group

    <h4>Chapter 66: The Clover Support Group</h4>


    When He Lili saw her Prince Charming for the first time, she was so excited that she wanted to kneel to Du Jiuyuan. To her, Lu Ziang was so handsome and she had never been seduced by anyone like this ever before. Especially when she saw Du Jiuyuan give Lu Ziang a German-brand brooch that was shaped like a clover, she got even more excited.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, so you hid it so well. Quick, admit it! You are also a member of our Clover Support Group!¡± He Lili hugged Du Jiuyuan excitedly and ignored Lu Ziang¡¯s existence.


    ¡°Let me tell you, as long as you treat Lu Ziang well, we will continue to work together for a lifetime!¡± He Lili was simply crazy about Lu Ziang.


    Du Jiuyuan broke away from He Lili¡¯s embrace and said without any emotion, ¡°I don¡¯t have the habit of chasing after celebrities. Don¡¯t spout nonsense.¡±


    Lu Ziang understood what Du Jiuyuan meant. In the entertainment industry, it was not easy for him to get to where he was today. It was all because of the relentless support from his fans.


    Lu Ziang¡¯s fans called themselves the Clovers. By wearing the clover brooch, Du Jiuyuan wanted everyone to know that he, Lu Ziang, have them in his heart.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Lu Ziang had originally only wanted to help Ji Jingchen out, but now he felt that Du Jiuyuan was an excellent stylist.


    ¡°It¡¯s my duty,¡± Du Jiuyuan replied. Lily pouted unhappily. She didn¡¯t understand what the two of them meant.


    ¡°Give him light make-up. It would be best if you don¡¯t see any traces of make-up at all.¡± Du Jiuyuan handed the make-up duties to He Lili.


    He Lili¡¯s make-up skills were fantastic, especially when it came to her own Prince Charming. Du Jiuyuan believed that she was verypetent. He Lili held the makeup case in her hand. She had brought a set of expensive but useful cosmetics. When she walked up to Lu Ziang, her face turned red.


    ¡°Prince Charming, your skin is so nice!


    ¡°Prince Charming, you look so attractive!


    ¡°Prince Charming, your eyes are so big. You don¡¯t even need to wear contact lenses.¡±


    He Lili was continuously ttering Lu Ziang while putting on makeup. Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. She walked out of the makeup room to take a breath.


    The mobile phone press conference was held in the hotel. Some members of the Clover Support Group received the news and had been lying in ambush in the hotel, wanting to secretly take pictures of the Prince Charming.


    A few girls were carefully fumbling around the hotel when they ran into Du Jiuyuan who came out to take a breather. Du Jiuyuan lost her bnce and nearly fell to the ground. Thankfully, a figure appeared like a sh, grabbed Du Jiuyuan, then hugged her tightly.


    Before Du Jiuyuan could react, she heard a familiar voice. ¡°Are you alright?¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s furious face came into her sight. Du Jiuyuan quickly got out of his embrace and pushed him away. ¡°Thank you, CEO Ji. I¡¯m fine.¡±


    A few members of the Clover Support Group apologized to Du Jiuyuan. They didn¡¯t mean to run her down. They were just rushing to meet their Prince Charming up close. Du Jiuyuan patiently exined to them that this was the backstage area. She told them to go to the front and wait. When the event started, they would naturally see their idol.


    When the girls saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s extremely handsome face, they all became infatuated. They actually found a man who was even more handsome than their idol. They left reluctantly, turning their heads to look at him from time to time as they walked.


    ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t he the CEO of Ji Group, Ji Jingchen?¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute, I looked it up on Baidu, it seems to be him!¡±


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him. He is the one who got a public divorce not long ago.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s so handsome, yet he got a public divorce. His wife must be blind¡­¡±


    ¡°Perhaps he might be ipetent in bed! Regardless of how good-looking a man is, it¡¯ll be a waste if he can¡¯t perform in bed¡­¡±


    The few female fans who thought their voices were low were clearly heard by the two of them. Du Jiuyuan was furious. Ji Jingchen¡¯s face immediately turned ck. The surrounding temperature seemed to have dropped by a few degrees, and it became colder and colder.


    ¡°Why are you here, CEO Ji?¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s cold voice slowly asked. It seemed like they were really not familiar with each other.


    ¡°The Ji Corporation has just acquired this mobile phonepany,¡± Ji Jingchen replied.


    Du Jiuyuan immediately felt as though she had been forcefully pulled into a trap.


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t be bothering your time anymore. Goodbye!¡± Du Jiuyuan tried to leave.


    Ji Jingchen narrowed his eyes and chased after her, pulling her to a corner in the blind spot of the surveince camera.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, do you have to talk to me like that?¡± Ji Jingchen lowered his head and leaned close to her ear, and a warm breath blew into her ear.


    ¡°We¡¯re already divorced. There¡¯s nothing wrong with calling you CEO Ji.¡± Du Jiuyuan turned her head and saw that their faces were very close to each other. She immediately froze.

 Chapter 67 - Revealing Her True Feelings

    <h4>Chapter 67: Revealing Her True Feelings</h4>


    ¡°Why do you address me as CEO Ji after we got divorced? Why didn¡¯t you call me that before we got married?¡± Ji Jingchen was reminding her of the crazy pursuit of him that she had made back then.


    Du Jiuyuan tried to break free from Ji Jingchen, but she couldn¡¯t even budge. She had no choice but to give up. Wasn¡¯t it just a polite form of addressing him? Was there a need to make such a big fuss over it?


    Before their marriage, she had always called him Ji Jingchen. After the marriage, she had called him Ji Jingchen asionally, but it was very rare.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, we¡¯re already divorced. Please have some self-respect. I have to head back to work!¡± Du Jiuyuan was prepared to take this opportunity to exin everything clearly.


    ¡°Additionally, you¡¯ve neglected a very important point. We¡¯re already divorced now. I don¡¯t love you anymore. You¡¯re no longer that important to me,¡± Du Jiuyuan added.


    Ji Jingchen felt that every word Du Jiuyuan said was like a knife stabbing deep into his heart. This pain almost made him suffocate.


    ¡°I regret it. I can change. As long as youe back, okay?¡± Ji Jingchen let go of her. His dark eyes were filled with loneliness, like a child who had been abandoned.


    Du Jiuyuan had wanted to leave immediately, but seeing him like this, she couldn¡¯t bear it. She suppressed the emotions in her heart and took a deep breath, ¡°Ji Jingchen, we didn¡¯t part on good terms. It wasn¡¯t my intention to embarrass the Ji family. I don¡¯t love you anymore. In the future, I won¡¯t love anyone else, and I won¡¯t get married ever again.¡±


    She sealed her heart so that she could avoid all harm. Love was no longer attractive to her. Now, she only wanted to do what she liked. Du Jiuyuan finished what she wanted to say and left.


    Ji Jingchen still stood where he was. His loneliness gradually disappeared after Du Jiuyuan left, and what reced it was confusion. ording to the articles on the Inte, it was useless for one to reveal one¡¯s true feelings. In this case, it was useless even if Ji Jingchen revealed his greatest weakness to Du Jiuyuan. However, he was still happy to hear that she would never marry again. At least he would still have a chance and would not be taken advantage of by others.


    Du Jiuyuan walked back to the makeup room. He Lili had already finished putting on Lu Ziang¡¯s makeup. It was exactly as she had expected. There was no trace of makeup on his face. He looked extremely handsome.


    After receiving the approval of her idol, He Lili took out her phone and took dozens of photos of Lu Ziang¡¯s perfect face. She didn¡¯t need to use any beauty filters at all. His looks were just too good to ignore.


    ¡°Pick a few and send them to me,¡± Du Jiuyuan said as she nced at the photos He Lili took.


    He Lili sent them over happily. After sending them, she asked happily, ¡°Hehe! Were you stunned by how handsome my idol is?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan downloaded the original photo, opened the Weibo app, and uploaded a few of them.


    ¡°It¡¯s really beautiful. He can be the living signature of my brand.¡± Du Jiuyuan sent a Weibo post in satisfaction.


    ¡°The trial opening of the new store begins. Wee, first customer @Lu Ziang¡±


    Lu Ziang was even more satisfied with today¡¯s style. It was simply a perfect disy of his attractive physique. The main thing that caught his attention was the clover brooch that Du Jiuyuan chose for him. This was enough to prove that Du Jiuyuan was not a superficial stylist. She was a stylist who paid more attention to her client¡¯s inner qualities.


    ¡°What¡¯s the name of your studio? I can make a signboard for you for free. You have to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.¡± Lu Ziang was in a good mood, and his tone was particrly pleasant.


    ¡°I tagged you on Weibo. It¡¯s called Yuan Hua.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s studio still used her Weibo name.


    ¡°This name is quite mediocre.¡± Lu Ziang did not hide his dislike.


    ¡°I named it after my Master. If you say one more word, you¡¯ll offend more than one or two people,¡± Du Jiuyuan immediately retorted.


    Lu Ziang was different from the others, so he naturally knew about Yin Hua. He then resentfully kept his mouth shut. Ji Jingchen strode in. He was now the owner of this mobile phone brand, so it was not surprising for him to appear here.


    ¡°Chen, don¡¯t you think I¡¯m very handsome?¡± Lu Ziang greeted him warmly and said narcissistically.


    ¡°Not too bad,¡± Ji Jingchen said perfunctorily as he knew that Lu Ziang¡¯s looks were based on Du Jiuyuan¡¯s styling.


    Following that, Ji Jingchen¡¯s gaze was unconcealed as he looked at Du Jiuyuan. However, Du Jiuyuan ignored his passionate gaze and prepared to leave He Lili to touch up Lu Ziang¡¯s makeup. The organizers invited Lu Ziang over, and the event was about to begin.


    He Lili followed behind Lu Ziang. In the dressing room, only Du Jiuyuan and Ji Jingchen were left.

 Chapter 68 - A True Workaholic

    <h4>Chapter 68: A True Workaholic</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan was busy packing after the event and was prepared to leave first. When she walked past Ji Jingchen, he called out to her.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, I... I¡¯m going to hold a press conference in a few days. I want you to style me up.¡± Ji Jingchen mustered up a lot of courage before he said it. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mind was full of question marks.


    ¡®What? Is he going to have a change of career and turn into a celebrity instead? What is this annoying man up to this time?¡¯


    ¡°The clothes that I wore to all the events in the country were all matched by you previously. Now, I don¡¯t have any women with aesthetic standards by my side, so it¡¯s very troublesome.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s deep voice was easily intoxicating.


    Du Jiuyuan had forgotten that although Ji Jingchen was not a top-notch celebrity like Lu Ziang, he was still a famous person in Hong Kong City. He had to dress appropriately for all kinds of events.


    Du Jiuyuan suddenly felt that she had lost out on a lot of opportunities. Previously, she had been his personal stylist, but she had received nothing but pain in return.


    ¡°If you want me to do your styling, I can. But, you need to go through the normal procedures and confirm the time and ce of the work arrangement. Oh right, let me remind you that my services are not cheap.¡± Du Jiuyuan would not let the opportunity of milking money out from Ji Jingchen.


    It was not that she didn¡¯t want to block Ji Jingchen out of her life, but what He Lili said was right. The more she avoided it, the more it proved that she could not let him go. Ji Jingchen¡¯s face inexplicably darkened a little. He did not like Du Jiuyuan¡¯s cold attitude towards him.


    ¡°I won¡¯t haggle over the price. Can I make an appointment now?¡± Ji Jingchen forced a smile and tried his best to make himself look more amiable.


    Du Jiuyuan pursed her lips. ¡®Ji Jingchen, can I say that your smile is uglier than when you are crying?¡¯


    No matter who you make enemies with, money should not be one of them. Du Jiuyuan put on a business-like smile, ¡°Of course you can. Send me the specific time and ce on WeChat. I¡¯ll arrange it. Oh right, I have to tell you that I need to take a photo of the final styling result and post it on Weibo.¡±


    After saying that, Du Jiuyuan turned around and left. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t know what WeChat was. He only downloaded it because of Du Jiuyuan. He only had a few friends on that application.


    ¡°What¡¯s Weibo?¡± It was hard to imagine that Ji Jingchen, who was holding the most advanced mobile phone, didn¡¯t know what kind of application Weibo was.


    ¡°It¡¯s a social media application, also the gathering ce of all the big celebrities¡¯ fans. The Ji Corporation also has an official Weibo page,¡± Jiang Cheng, who was beside Ji Jingchen, exined concisely.


    ¡°Download it for me.¡± Ji Jingchen unlocked his phone and tossed it to Jiang Cheng.


    Jiang Cheng downloaded Weibo for him and registered it with Ji Jingchen¡¯s phone number. He immediately followed Yuan Hua¡¯s Weibo ount.


    Ji Jingchen usually did nothing but work. He was a workaholic in every sense of the word. He was adept at using office software but knew nothing about the software on his phone.


    He had only learned a little about WeChat after a long time.


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t drive here today. She took a taxi out of the hotel. In the taxi, she watched her Weibo fans increase. Lu Ziang¡¯s fans leftments on her Weibo.


    ¡°Wow! My Prince Charming is so handsome!¡±


    ¡°I want to bear children for Prince Charming!¡±


    ¡°Prince Charming will go with this style from now on! He¡¯s so handsome!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s skillsbined with Lu Ziang¡¯s good looks made the fans praise him. Du Jiuyuan read a fewments and then left Weibo. Two messages were sent on WeChat. One was a friend request from Jiang Cheng, and the other was sent by Ji Jingchen.


    Jiang Cheng was Ji Jingchen¡¯s right-hand man. Besides, this person didn¡¯t have any bad intentions and was just silly. Du Jiuyuan hesitated for a while and then clicked yes.


    Then, she saw that Ji Jingchen had texted her to meet him at Ji Corporation three dayster. Du Jiuyuan replied with an emoji indicating that she understood, then put her phone away. She felt dizzy ying with her phone while sitting in the taxi.


    ¡­


    Lu Ziang was enjoying the feeling of being adored by the fans in the hotel lobby. Ji Jingchen was fully focused on his phone in the lounge. In just a short while, he had already opened WeChat several times. Other than an update from Tencent News, there wasn¡¯t a single message.


    Just as he was hesitating whether to draft another WeChat message and send it over, and an emoji popped up from Du Jiuyuan indicating that she got his message.


    ¡°If you have anything to say, just say it,¡± Ji Jingchen replied to her message.


    He held his phone and waited for a while, but did not receive a reply from Du Jiuyuan. He frowned slightly.


    ¡°Jiang Cheng, how do I check the WeChat moments?¡± Ji Jingchen fiddled with it for a while, but could not find Du Jiuyuan¡¯s WeChat moments. He chose to ask Jiang Cheng for help.


    Jiang Cheng took Ji Jingchen¡¯s phone and pressed a few buttons.

 Chapter 69 - Getting the Annual Package

    <h4>Chapter 69: Getting the Annual Package</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan was a person who didn¡¯t spend much time on social media, and her WeChat moments were even rarer. Fortunately, she didn¡¯t set any restrictions for others to view her past Wechat moments, and Ji Jingchen scrolled through five of her moments.


    The first one was two years ago, at 1:32 am, ¡°The wind travels ten thousand miles, the moon sinks to the bottom of the sea. I met everything in the world, but I gave my heart to you. s, I wonder how long can this lovest?¡±


    The apanying picture was a gift Ji Jingchen had once given to Du Jiuyuan.


    The second caption was aboutst year¡¯s new year, a picture of the two of them holding hands, ¡°This might be ourst year together! For him, I gave up everything. Now it¡¯s time to give up on him.¡±


    The third caption was about three months ago. Ji Jingchen looked at the date. He clearly remembered that day because she had drunk too much and called him.


    ¡°He does not love me as much as I thought. I¡¯m so tired of this!¡± The apanying photo was of a table full of red wine.


    Seeing this, Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes were a little wet. At this moment, he finally understood why a girl who used to have her eyes filled with him would say that she didn¡¯t love him anymore. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s disappointment wasn¡¯t umted in a single day.


    The fourth post was on the day of their official divorce. The apanying photo was Du Jiuyuan¡¯s selfie. ¡°From this day onwards, live for yourself.¡±


    Ji Jingchen stared at the photo in a daze for a long time. In his memory, he had rarely seen her smile like this. He searched through his memories. During the day they registered their marriage, Du Jiuyuan had smiled very sweetly, while he kept a straight face. At that time, he had merely followed his grandmother¡¯s wish to marry a woman. In his eyes, it would be the same regardless of who he married.


    Ji Jingchen saved this photo in his photo album, he clicked on a post that she had just posted on her WeChat moment page today, ¡°I want to develop the studio. I Can¡¯t let Master down again!¡± The apanying photo was a screenshot of Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s Weibo profile page.


    Ji Jingchen logged out and realized that Du Jiuyuan had not sent him any more messages. So he turned the phone¡¯s notification volume to the loudest and put the phone into his pocket. His eyes narrowed, and his thoughts drifted far away.


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan returned to the shop and saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s WeChat message. She did not reply and opened He Lili¡¯s WeChat message instead.


    There was a voice message saying, ¡°Yuanyuan, look at your Weibo. My Prince Charming¡¯s fame as a celebrity is amazing.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan opened her Weibo and realized that her fans had already exceeded five million. This was only because she had tagged Lu Ziang.


    Lu Ziang had just finished his work and he had instructed his manager to tag Yuan Hua Studio in his post. Although Lu Ziang was just following Ji Jingchen¡¯s instruction previously, now he felt that he had found a diamond in the rough. Not only did he get such a good stylist, but he also got to befriend such a cute fan. After Lu Ziang¡¯s Weibo post was being posted, Luoluo did not want to be outdone and joined in.


    Luoluo wrote on her Weibo, ¡°Yuanyuan, is my style not good enough to be the signature of your brand? @Yuan Hua Studio¡± It was apanied by a picture of her in cheongsam.


    For a moment, Yuan Hua Studio, Luoluo, and Lu Ziang, all made it onto the hot searches. Weibo¡¯s customer service took the initiative to call Du Jiuyuan, inviting her to be one of the distinguished official pages. Du Jiuyuan immediately coted all the necessary information and submitted the application. Her submission was quickly being approved by the customer service.


    She then posted on the Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s official page, ¡°Thank you for your love and trust, looking forward to the next coboration. @Luoluo @Lu Ziang¡± with two pictures of the two of them each.


    This time, the fans immediately exploded with excitement. Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s page was being forwarded around by Luoluo¡¯s fans and they were excited for Luoluo¡¯s appearance during the next event.


    Lu Ziang also forwarded a reply, ¡°Dear fans, please look forward to it. I have already recharged my VVVVIP membership at Yuan Hua Studio and signed up for their annual package.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan looked at the situation and was afraid that the two different sets of fans would fight. However, she did not expect the fans to be so harmonious. They even formed a couple for Luoluo and Lu Ziang and formed a couple-fan alliance.


    Du Jiuyuan quietly logged out of Weibo and prepared to ignore the outside world.


    Luoluo called Du Jiuyuan. ¡°Sob sob¡­ Didn¡¯t we agree that I would be the first VIP in your studio?¡±


    ¡°Speak properly, my friend.¡± Du Jiuyuan really couldn¡¯t stand this sobbing tone.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, I also want an annual package from you. Just tell me the price. I won¡¯t bargain with you!¡± Luoluo coughed lightly and said mischievously.


    ¡°What kind of activity are we scheduled for tomorrow? Send me the address. I¡¯ll go there earlier. Let¡¯s meet and talk.¡± This was not something that could be exined over the phone. They still had to meet and talk.


    ¡°Okay, I love you!¡± Luoluo happily hung up the phone.

 Chapter 70 - Hong Kong City’s Four Most Handsome Men

    <h4>Chapter 70: Hong Kong City¡¯s Four Most Handsome Men</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    With two big stars promoting the studio, there was no need to worry about not having any artists to work with after that.


    He Lili and Du Jiuyuan were the only ones working in the studio. These two celebrities have to be served for the whole year, and with the addition of new customers, they would bepletely overwhelmed.


    ¡®Seems like I need to do some recruitment,¡¯ Du Jiuyuan thought to herself.


    ¡­


    Lu Ziang scrolled through Weibo and strode back to the lounge. When he opened the door, he saw Ji Jingchen with a gloomy face.


    ¡°Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Ji Jingchen looked up and his voice was a little hoarse. ¡°Why didn¡¯t she reply to any of my messages?¡±


    Lu Ziang felt very sad and shocked when he heard this. Something was very wrong. Was the man in front of him Ji Jingchen? Or was he switched by an alien?


    ¡°Maybe she¡¯s busy. Think about it! She just set up a studio and needs to do everything herself.¡± Lu Ziang didn¡¯t have the heart to say anything else andforted him.


    ¡°When did you download WeChat? Come and scan my QR. I¡¯ll set up a group.¡± Lu Ziang immediately changed the topic.


    Ji Jingchen waved his hand to refuse.


    ¡°Are you still my buddy? Don¡¯t forget that I¡¯ve helped you a lot in the past. Hurry up!¡±


    ¡°Scan it yourself!¡± Ji Jingchen said arrogantly.


    Lu Ziang picked up the two phones and skillfully added each other as friends. Then, he set up a group called ¡°The Four Most Handsome Men in Hong Kong City¡±.


    The group included Lu Ziang, Gu Xingchen, Ji Yanchen, and Ji Jingchen. Ji Jingchen took the phone and saw the group name. His first reaction was that he wanted to leave the group. Such a ridiculous name was beneath his dignity.


    Ji Yanchen saw that Ji Jingchen had downloaded WeChat, so he decisively added him as a friend. Gu Xingchen had a lot on his te these past two days, so he did not have time to fiddle with his phone, and he did not react to the new group being formed.


    Meanwhile, in the group.


    Ji Yanchen texted, ¡°Bro, is it you? Your dearest Brother has added you as a friend.


    ¡°Bro, hurry up and approve it!


    ¡°Bro, hurry up and approve my friend request!¡±


    Ji Jingchen replied, ¡°You¡¯re so noisy¡­¡±


    Ji Jingchen epted Ji Yanchen¡¯s friend request. Then, he opened up his profile and spent a long time uploading a photo of him and Du Jiuyuan in their wedding dress.


    Lu Ziang immediatelymented on the picture, ¡°A man in love is really scary.¡±


    Ji Yanchen was rendered speechless.


    ¡­


    The next day, time was running out. Luoluo was attending a movie press conference as one of the main characters. The genre of the movie was romance, and it was about the story of a young girl¡¯s first love.


    Du Jiuyuan chose a floral dress for Luoluo,bed her hair into a single ponytail, put on some makeup, and paired it with a few essories that she had made on the spot.


    Luoluo was full of the aura of youth. To begin with, she was not old, so even if someone said that she was a high school student with this kind of dress, they would believe it without a doubt.


    Du Jiuyuan took two photos and posted them on Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s Weibo. She edited the caption, ¡°Thank you for your love, the aura of a young girl!¡±


    To prevent Luoluo from getting cold after standing outside for a long time, Du Jiuyuan even prepared a jacket for her.


    During the halftime break.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, you are simply too amazing.¡± Luoluo happily pounced on Du Jiuyuan. She had received quite many good reviews today, and many of them had turned into her fans.


    A woman¡¯s beauty depended on her age. There was the beauty of maturity, the beauty of first love, the beauty of a mother, and Du Jiuyuan¡¯s choice of clothes made Luoluo feel like she had returned to high school.


    ¡°Come down quickly. There¡¯s still a whole set of clothes. Go and change.¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little resistant to physical contact, so she said this without knowing what to do.


    This romance movie was basically about a couple who walked out of school and entered society. Each of them became business elites who were extremely busy every day. They had differences, but in the end, they found love again. Hence this movie showed the transition of a couple on campus until they grew up into business elites during the second half of the movie.


    Du Jiuyuan contacted the directorst night and revealed her identity. She even signed a confidentiality agreement in her email ount to get a portion of the key script.


    The director carefully approved Du Jiuyuan¡¯s request for the script. This was because there were people with bad intentions, who were eager for a quick buck would sell out the script, which made the producers very distressed.


    In the end, it was Du Jiuyuan¡¯s words that moved the director, ¡°The styling design of an artist does not only derive from the luxury brand that they are wearing, but it also needs a visual conflict and a direct touch to the soul. I want to know what the whole story is like so that I can match the most suitable clothes for Luoluo.¡±


    The director had not seen such a serious person for a long time, and he was willing to trust her for once. Just to be on the safe side, he signed a confidentiality agreement and sent a part of the script to Du Jiuyuan.


    After Du Jiuyuan saw it, she felt very immersed.. After understanding the storyline, she deleted the script immediately.

 Chapter 71 - Only Two Tricks Under Your Sleeve?

    <h4>Chapter 71: Only Two Tricks Under Your Sleeve?</h4>


    ¡°Ah? There¡¯s another set of clothes?¡± Luoluo¡¯s eyes were sparkling, and she couldn¡¯t wait any longer. She didn¡¯t know how many surprises Du Jiuyuan would bring her.


    Du Jiuyuan took out a pink professional suit and let Luoluo put it on. She curled Luoluo¡¯s hair into a big wave and made her makeup a little heavier. Her fiery red lips made her look professional and capable. Luoluo looked at herself in the mirror and was stunned. The saying that people rely on their clothes was true.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. You are now a female elite in the workce. This is your briefcase. Are you satisfied with the second selection of the outfit?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked Luoluo as she handed over the briefcase of a certain luxury brand that she had prepared.


    ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied. You always surprise me.¡± Luoluo cleared her throat. The aura of a female elite in the workce emanated from her. She took the briefcase with one hand and lifted Du Jiuyuan¡¯s chin with the other hand.


    ¡°Hahahahaha, do I act like an elite in the workce?¡± Luoluo revealed her true mischievous form in less than three seconds.


    Du Jiuyuan took two photos of her, mended her lipstick, and packed her things. It was almost time for her to rest. Then, she sent Luoluo back to the event venue and she left.


    On the way back to the studio by taxi, Du Jiuyuan posted Luoluo¡¯s picture to her official page on Weibo, ¡°The artists that we work with within the studio have all styles of clothes that will blow your mind!¡± The apanying picture was of Luoluo¡¯s pink business suit.


    ¡°I love your styling so much! When will God Yuan Huae up with some outfits for ordinary girls like us?¡±


    ¡°Yuan Hua Studio really has some skills. They let our goddess Luoluo have more facets to show.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was very yful when she scrolled to thisment. She directly replied, ¡°Only some skills? I still have lots of tricks under my sleeve!¡±


    Before the recruitment was being finalized, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s work email already had received coboration invites from several celebrities. Due to the overwhelming response, she couldn¡¯t handle it all. So, she went through a selection process to prioritize the celebrities that she would work with.


    This selection process wasn¡¯t about the celebrity¡¯s status or anything, but it was about character. Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t want to style those who were unscrupulous in the entertainment industry. Out of the 13 celebrity event styling offers, Du Jiuyuan only selected three. One male and two females, and none of them had any shady reputation. Their fans were also very friendly. The most important thing was that there was still time.


    One of the female celebrities had an event styling offered in a month. The other female celebrity had an appearance at the signing ceremony in 10 days. This female celebrity was quite popr, but after some mysterious events, she stopped acting and started writing books instead. Every one of them sold like hotcakes.


    The male celebrity was the new singing star of the entertainment industry. He will be having a concert in two months. Although this was a little troublesome and required her to follow him around all day, Du Jiuyuan had heard his love songs and thought that they were very interesting, so she epted this invitation.


    After replying to the emails, Du Jiuyuan was thinking about how to start recruiting for the studio. It was the end of summer and early autumn. Batches of fresh graduates were looking for jobs. But first, she had to ask her master to see if she had any rmendations.


    Du Jiuyuan was not in a hurry to advertise the recruitment post. Just as she was thinking, Luoluo called. It seemed that the event had ended. Du Jiuyuan swiped the phone screen without thinking and answered the call.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, everything went smoothly today, but did you forget something?¡± Luoluo¡¯s voice sounded like a bullied child who had lost her home.


    ¡°Ah? What did I forget? It¡¯s good to hear that everything went well. Next time, let me know two days in advance. I stayed uptest night and worked overtime.¡± Du Jiuyuan yawned and prepared to pack up and go to her master¡¯s ce.


    ¡°You have a goldfish memory! Didn¡¯t you agree for me to sign the annual package? I want it¡­¡± Luoluo began to nag endlessly,ining about her grievances. Du Jiuyuan immediately stopped her and told her the address of the studio, asking her to bring her manager over to negotiate.


    Half an hourter, Luoluo, who had an aggrieved look on her face, came over with Brother Yang.


    ¡°Yuanyuan¡­¡± Luoluo had just opened her mouth when she was interrupted by Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Stop. Are we going to get down to business? I worked veryte yesterday and I¡¯m very sleepy now.¡± Du Jiuyuan really couldn¡¯t stand Luoluo¡¯s rambling.


    How did she not realize that Luoluo could be so long-winded?


    ¡°Miss Du, Luoluo intends to sign a three-year contract. All her activities will be styled by you. If you agree, we will pay the three-year fee immediately. As for the price, Luoluo said to let you decide,¡± Brother Yang said very seriously.


    ¡°I¡¯ll only sign you up for a year first, is that okay?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked after listening.

 Chapter 72 - Smarter

    <h4>Chapter 72: Smarter</h4>


    In reality, Brother Yang only wanted to sign the contract for a year first. Unfortunately, Luoluo really liked Du Jiuyuan and insisted on a three-year contract, so he could only listen to her. This time, he didn¡¯t immediately respond to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s question. He looked at Luoluo decisively and still let her make the decision.


    ¡°Okay! But you must renew the contract with me.¡± Although Luoluo was a little capricious, she knew the general situation. She understood that Du Jiuyuan was giving her a chance.


    Three years was too long. Too many things could happen in between, thus it was not a good idea to keep the contract too long.


    ¡°Of course, let¡¯s have a good coboration ahead!¡± Du Jiuyuan took out the contract that she had prepared. The contract had a term of one year, and the price had been filled in long ago. It was neither high nor low, just right at the current market price.


    Luoluo signed her name in disappointment. She dragged Du Jiuyuan out for western food before reluctantly leaving.


    ¡­


    After Gu Xingchen was done with his work, he saw the group chat, and his first reaction was to leave the group. After all, the group¡¯s name was way too stupid. He saw Ji Jingchen who was still in the group, so he changed his mind. instead, he changed the group name¡ª Hong Kong City¡¯s 3rd Crime Squad.


    Then, he clicked on Ji Jingchen¡¯s profile and added him as a friend on WeChat. Ji Jingchen only epted Gu Xingchen¡¯s friend request at night. The two of them did not say a word in tacit understanding. However, the sneaky Lu Ziang changed the group¡¯s name back and even altered the settings so that only the group owner could change the group name.


    ¡­


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s wardrobe was full of new men¡¯s clothing from the current season. There would be a new batch now and then, so there was no need to rent any new clothing. The most annoying thing was that Du Jiuyuan needed to go to the Ji family¡¯s house to help him with the matching. Because of that, she would meet people that she didn¡¯t want to see again.


    Although there were only two people in the studio now, Du Jiuyuan still made ns. He Lili was mainly responsible for Lu Ziang¡¯s makeup and hair. Lu Ziang would tell her in advance what activities he would participate in, and Du Jiuyuan would help with the matching of the clothing. The rest would be left to He Lili while Du Jiuyuan would take on all the remaining tasks.


    That day, she went to consult her Master. Yin Hua said that she would help her keep an eye out and told her not to worry.


    Peter contacted Du Jiuyuan. When he found out that she was in the studio, he drove to pick her up.


    It was just past noon when Du Jiuyuan arrived at the Ji family home. The sun shone on the Ji family, which had a rich sense of age. The Ji family appeared particrly solemn.


    The servants respectfully invited Du Jiuyuan into the Ji family home. Du Jiuyuan looked at the unfamiliar faces of these servants. It seemed that Ji Jingchen had reced most of them.


    Du Jiuyuan was extremely familiar with this ce. She had just walked to the stairs when an ear-piercing voice came from behind her. ¡°What are you doing here, b*tch?¡±


    It was not that Du Jiuyuan was afraid, but it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. Moreover, she was here today to give Ji Jingchen a makeover. It had nothing to do with Tang Yingxue.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear what I said to you? Du Jiuyuan, you are not wee here. Get out!¡± Tang Yingxue was already furious because of Luoluo¡¯s actionsst time, so she could only stay at home this month and not go out to show off.


    Now that she saw Du Jiuyuan, she was so angry and vented her anger.


    ¡°Since when did the Tang family have the right to call the shots in the Ji family?¡± Du Jiuyuan turned around, looked at her quietly, and asked in return. The implication was that Tang Yingxue was not a member of the Ji family. She was just an outsider.


    ¡°How am I not a member of the Ji family? I¡¯m Aunty¡¯s adopted goddaughter. Naturally, I can chase you away,¡± Tang Yingxue said through gritted teeth. Every word she said seemed to be squeezed out.


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. Since there was such a hugemotion downstairs, people upstairs should have heard it by now. However, she did not know if Grandmother Ji was staying in the Ji family now. If she was not there, Du Jiuyuan needed to make sure to visit herter.


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you are such a sl*t. You are still pestering Brother Jingchen after your divorce.¡± Tang Yingxue saw that Du Jiuyuan did not reply and thought that she was being cowardly, so she pushed her luck even further.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at Tang Yingxue like she was looking at a fool. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly and she leaned against the handrail of the stairs.


    She was not the only one who was being dyed. It was mainly the person upstairs. Ji Jingchen had a press conference in the afternoon. Initially, Du Jiuyuan did not want toe here, but Jiang Cheng was right. Ji Jingchen¡¯s wardrobe was moreplete than the ones avable on the market. The main thing was to reduce the cost of renting clothes. It was worth it.


    ¡°What are youughing at?¡± Tang Yingxue had already been yed by Du Jiuyuan before. Now she was finally a little smarter. Just a little smarter.


    Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t be bothered with her. She still didn¡¯t go upstairs. Instead, she stood in ce and waited for Ji Jingchen.

 Chapter 73 - Get Out of the Ji Family

    <h4>Chapter 73: Get Out of the Ji Family</h4>


    ¡°I asked you, what are youughing at?¡± Tang Yingxue saw her bright smile and felt that it was blinding. Her heart was even more furious.


    ¡°Of course I¡¯mughing at you,¡± Du Jiuyuan blurted out.


    Tang Yingxue¡¯s expression immediately turned ugly. ¡°B*tch, what did you say?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan looked at the room upstairs. Was Ji Jingchen pretending to be deaf or did he not hear her? Looking at Tang Yingxue¡¯s arrogant behavior, it seems like Grandmother Ji was not at home.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything. You entered the Ji family before me, and I¡¯ve been married to Ji Jingchen for five years. Many people in Hong Kong City know that I didn¡¯t want him, but so what if you live in the Ji family? You can¡¯t even win a man that I didn¡¯t want. Who do you think you are?¡± Du Jiuyuan ¡®s gaze became colder, her tone gradually turned cold.


    ¡°I won¡¯t allow you to talk about Brother Jingchen like that. You¡¯ve gone too far!¡± Tang Yingxue couldn¡¯t take it anymore, and she was about to start fighting when a few servants from the Ji family came forward to stop her.


    The door to the room upstairs opened and Du Jiuyuan felt a cold wind blowing behind her. The previously arrogant Tang Yingxue even changed her appearance.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen, don¡¯t listen to her nonsense¡­¡± Tang Yingxue said pitifully, but she was mercilessly interrupted by Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Get out of the Ji family.¡± Ji Jingchen had already ordered Tang Yingxue to leave the Ji family previously, but she still stayed in the because of Madam Ji and refused to leave.


    ¡°Brother Jingchen¡­¡± Tang Yingxue¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief. Tears welled up in her eyes, but they didn¡¯t fall.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s brows were tightly knitted, and his face was filled with impatience. He went downstairs and carried Du Jiuyuan up the stairs. Ji Jingchen closed the door with a bang. He put Du Jiuyuan down and pointed at the wardrobe, indicating that she could start working.


    Du Jiuyuan was a little confused. She had just insulted him earlier, but it seemed that he is not angry at her.


    ¡°What are you still standing there for?¡± Ji Jingchen nced at Du Jiuyuan from the corner of his eyes and said.


    Du Jiuyuan came to her senses and walked to the wardrobe. It was full of new-style suits from the current season. She matched him with a set of clothes and picked out a slightly formal watch.


    ¡°No brooch?¡± Ji Jingchen suddenly asked as he watched Du Jiuyuan match her outfit.


    ¡°That¡¯s a special support item for Lu Ziang¡¯s fans. Why do you want it? You¡¯re holding a press conference,¡± Du Jiuyuan exined.


    Ji Jingchen paused as if he understood and continued, ¡°If you¡¯re going to match it with him, why aren¡¯t you going to match it with me? I want it too.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was speechless.


    ¡®Such an annoying man. He¡¯s so stubborn!¡¯


    After cursing in her heart, Du Jiuyuan resigned herself to her fate and walked to the jewelry cab. When she opened one of the cabs, all she saw were jewelry.


    These were all gifts from Ji Jingchen to Du Jiuyuan. When she left the Ji family, she didn¡¯t take anything with her.


    ¡°You should get rid of these things,¡± Du Jiuyuan said as she picked.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t need these things. Besides, they were divorced, so these things would be recycled.


    ¡°Why should I get rid of them?¡± Ji Jingchen asked as he unbuttoned his clothes.


    ¡°Because we are not in a rtionship anymore.¡± Du Jiuyuan picked out a brooch. When she turned around and saw that Ji Jingchen had exposed most of his abdominal muscles, she immediately turned around. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m changing my clothes,¡± Ji Jingchen replied.


    ¡°Can you not change in front of me?¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little angry.


    ¡°It¡¯s not like you haven¡¯t seen my body before. Why can¡¯t I?¡± Ji Jingchen asked righteously.


    He was a little puzzled. It wasn¡¯t like they had never been married before. Why did she have to be so particr about so many taboos?


    ¡°We¡¯re already divorced! Do you think it¡¯s okay for you to change clothes in front of a woman who has nothing to do with you?¡±


    Ji Jingchen, who had a puzzled look on his face, said, ¡°Just because we¡¯re divorced doesn¡¯t mean that there¡¯s nothing between us. You¡¯re still my ex-wife, and you can even remarry after you¡¯re divorced. Many people can even remarry before they get married¡­¡±


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, shut up. Are you done changing?¡± Du Jiuyuan hurriedly interrupted him.


    Ji Jingchen did not reply. He put on the clothes that Du Jiuyuan had matched. The buttons were not fastened, and the belt was open. Du Jiuyuan saw that there was no response. She paused for a moment and turned around. When she saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s face, he smiled very brightly.


    ¡°What are you smiling about?¡± Du Jiuyuan put on the buttons skillfully.


    ¡°Now when you¡¯re angry, you call me by my full name. I like it very much.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice was as gentle as the wind. It waspletely unlike his usual style.

 Chapter 74 - This Belt Was a Gift From You

    <h4>Chapter 74: This Belt Was a Gift From You</h4>


    ¡°Fasten the belt yourself.¡± Du Jiuyuan was in a trance. She quickly fastened all the buttons and then took two steps back to maintain a certain distance from Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°You were the one who helped me with it in the past.¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t seem like he was going to do it himself. Instead, he acted like a child and was unreasonable.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at the time. She had been dyed by Tang Yingxue just now. If she didn¡¯t rush to Ji Corporation now, Ji Jingchen wouldn¡¯t have enough time.


    She understood his personality. If she didn¡¯t do what he asked, the press conference would either be postponed indefinitely or canceled. To finish the work and leave earlier, Du Jiuyuan went forward and lowered her head to adjust the belt for him.


    ¡°This belt was a gift from you.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s manly voice rang in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s ears.


    ¡°Thanks for letting me know, but I¡¯m not blind.¡± Du Jiuyuan answered without thinking.


    At that time, Du Jiuyuan was influenced by an advertising slogan, saying that a belt would be able to tie this man down. She excitedly used her meager advertising money to buy it, spending a total of 25,000 yuan!


    At that time, Ji Yanchen had looked down on her and said that the belt was too low-quality for his brother¡¯s liking. In the end, she had never seen Ji Jingchen use it. Now, it seemed that 25,000 yuan was not worth it. Even 250 yuan would have been a waste too.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that I can¡¯t do it myself. Actually, I¡¯m¡­¡± Ji Jingchen suddenly said.


    Du Jiuyuan saw the glint in Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes and realized what he wanted to say. She quickly interrupted him, ¡°If you continue to be like this, I¡¯ll sue you for sexual harassment.¡±


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t say anything else. Instead, he stood there obediently. Du Jiuyuan fastened her belt and pinned a brooch on his chest.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Ji Jingchen was like a stubborn and curious baby.


    ¡°It¡¯s a brooch.¡± Du Jiuyuan asked Ji Jingchen to do something and prepared to give him a styling.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t need to put on makeup. He had a good skin foundation and his facial features were strong. He would be ready to be presented after simply tidying up his hair.


    ¡°I know it¡¯s a brooch. What does this design mean?¡± Ji Jingchen asked incessantly.


    Because Lu Ziang had unted the meaning of his brooch to Ji Jingchen several times, Ji Jingchen was even more stubborn.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t respond. She focused on styling Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Yuanyuan¡­¡± Ji Jingchen opened his mouth again but was interrupted by Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Shut up. Don¡¯t you know how much time you have left? Isn¡¯t it nice to be a peaceful and quiet gentleman?¡± Du Jiuyuan was so angry that her hands trembled, and she smacked Ji Jingchen twice.


    Ji Jingchen seemed to have suffered a great grievance. He allowed Du Jiuyuan to style his hair, and Du Jiuyuan quickly fixed it.


    ¡°Okay, you can go now! Pay me my bnce in seven working days.¡± Du Jiuyuan put away the things she brought and was ready to leave.


    Ji Jingchen grabbed her arm. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going with me?¡±


    ¡°Why would I go with you? You don¡¯t need your makeup to be touched up.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s looks were wless, it was unnecessary to use makeup.


    ¡°You styled this look. If something happens to my look, shouldn¡¯t you be there to fix it?¡± Ji Jingchen said seriously.


    ¡°I¡­¡±


    ¡°Your price is not low. Shouldn¡¯t you let your client feel that they¡¯re getting their money¡¯s worth?¡± Ji Jingchen interrupted Du Jiuyuan and continued.


    This really echoed an old saying. One would not need to be afraid of a hooligan but a cultured hooligan would be more terrifying. Ji Jingchen was right. Du Jiuyuan had no way to refute him.


    ¡°Sigh, you win. Let¡¯s go!¡± Du Jiuyuan sighed helplessly and picked up her bag.


    ¡°Is that what you¡¯re wearing?¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t move. His eyes sized her up and asked.


    Du Jiuyuan had been paying attention to her clothes ever since the studio opened for business. She was wearing a ck suit today, which made her look like a high-ss white-cor worker.


    ¡°What else can I wear?¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t think she would embarrass him. Besides, she could wear whatever she wanted.


    ¡°Change into a gown. There¡¯s one in your closet,¡± Ji Jingchen said in an unquestionable tone.


    ¡°I¡¯m not changing. It¡¯s not my closet anymore.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t want to argue with him. She just wanted to finish it quickly so that she could leave this man.


    ¡°You¡¯re my stylist. Naturally, you have to attend the press conference with me. There¡¯s a banquet after the press conference.¡± Ji Jingchen went to open Du Jiuyuan¡¯s closet, he picked out a lotus-colored gown and threw it on the bed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have to attend the press conference. I can wait for you in the car.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯tpromise. She didn¡¯t want to change.

 Chapter 75 - A Beast Eyeing Its Prey

    <h4>Chapter 75: A Beast Eyeing Its Prey</h4>


    ¡°How are you going to get me styled if you are in the car? I¡¯m your customer now!¡± Ji Jingchen was a little impatient, and his tone of voice had changed.


    Du Jiuyuan was speechless. There was nothing she could do. Customers were like kings, and the ones who paid were everything to her.


    Du Jiuyuan picked up her clothes and went to the bathroom to change. She put her clothes on properly, and when she came out, she nced at her wardrobe. The wardrobe door was still open, and it was filled with thetest women¡¯s clothing. Du Jiuyuan followed Ji Jingchen downstairs.


    As soon as Madam Ji returned, Tang Yingxue started crying andining to her. Before she could understand what Tang Yingxue was saying, she saw the two of them walking down the stairs one after the other. They didn¡¯t make a good couple.


    ¡°Jingchen, what¡¯s wrong with you? This woman made you lose face. Why did you let her into our Ji family home?¡± Madam Ji¡¯s face was filled with disgust when she saw Du Jiuyuan, and her tone was very harsh.


    This was the Ji family, and Grandmother Ji wasn¡¯t even living with them right now. She had countless reasons to make Du Jiuyuan suffer.


    Tang Yingxue¡¯s eyes were slightly red, and it was obvious that she had cried. Ji Jingchen nced at Du Jiuyuan without stopping. ¡°She¡¯s my stylist now.¡±


    Ji Jingchen thought for a long time beforeing up with such a good idea. He could get close to Du Jiuyuan and at the same time protect her to a certain extent.


    ¡°Hehe, what stylist? I think you¡¯ve been drugged by her. Du Jiuyuan, you little b*tch¡­¡± before Madam Ji could finish her sentence, Ji Jingchen looked at her fiercely, it looked like a beast that had its eyes on its prey in the jungle.


    Madam Ji immediately shut her mouth. She was still being held hostage in the Ji family.


    Du Jiuyuan, who had been following Ji Jingchen all this while, walked to the front with an indifferent expression. ¡°Who are you calling a little b*itch?¡±


    Madam Ji wanted to say the words ¡®little b*tch¡¯ again, but under Ji Jingchen¡¯s naked gaze, she didn¡¯t open her mouth.


    However, Tang Yingxue, who had been standing behind Madam Ji all this while, stood up at this moment. Her tears flowed down profusely. ¡°Aunty, please don¡¯t quarrel with Brother Jingchen because of me. It will affect the rtionship between the two of you. Just forget it!¡±


    Madam Ji took this opportunity to step down. ¡°Baby, you¡¯ve been wronged. It¡¯s my fault for being useless¡­¡±


    ¡°Hehe, you have good acting. When did Madam Ji ever have a deep rtionship with Ji Jingchen and his mother? Whose mother are you?¡± Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t take it anymore. In fact, she didn¡¯t need to take it anymore.


    Madam Ji wasn¡¯t Ji Jingchen¡¯s biological mother at all. From the first day she came to the Ji family, Du Jiuyuan knew that Madam Ji and Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t have any feelings for each other. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that they were enemies.


    ¡°Stop trying to sow discord between Brother Jingchen and Aunty!¡± Tang Yingxue was still crying as she looked at her with blood-red eyes.


    ¡°Which word did I say wrongly? Ji Jingchen, did I say anything wrong?¡± Du Jiuyuan looked at Ji Jingchen. Previously, she had been patient in the Ji family because of him. Now that she did not want Ji Jingchen as a husband, would she still be patient?


    ¡°You¡¯re right, let¡¯s go!¡± Ji Jingchen answered without hesitation, gesturing for Du Jiuyuan to link her hand to his arm.


    Du Jiuyuan thought for a moment, then put her hand on Ji Jingchen¡¯s arm and walked out of the Ji family in front of the two women who had humiliated her several times.


    As soon as they left the Ji family, Du Jiuyuan immediately let go of Ji Jingchen¡¯s arm. Ji Jingchen did not say anything.


    In the car, Du Jiuyuan was sitting by the window. Her only goal was to get as far away from Ji Jingchen as possible. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t sit idly. He stretched out his arm and found that there was only an arm¡¯s distance between them, but he felt that she was very, very far away from him.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you fight back before?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s confused eyes revealed confusion.


    ¡°In the past, I thought I shouldn¡¯t embarrass you. No matter what happens, I should endure it. Maybe my brain was problematic,¡± Du Jiuyuan said without thinking as she looked at the scenery outside the window.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Ji Jingchen realized that he couldn¡¯t keep up with Du Jiuyuan¡¯s brain.


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°It means I¡¯m retarded.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the one and only Madam Ji. You don¡¯t have to endure such abuse, and you don¡¯t have to endure anyone,¡± the man said in a low voice.


    Du Jiuyuan could hear the meaning of his words. She chose to y dumb and said with a faint smile, ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m a retard!¡±


    Ji Jingchen said, ¡°Never again. I won¡¯t let you suffer any more grievances.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes were like torches as he said very seriously.


    Du Jiuyuan was still looking at the scenery outside, pretending not to hear it.

 Chapter 76 - Loyal Little Sidekick

    <h4>Chapter 76: Loyal Little Sidekick</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    At the Ji Corporation, arge number of reporters were quietly waiting for Ji Jingchen¡¯s arrival.


    Momentster, CEO Ji¡¯s ck Rolls-Royce stopped at the door. Dozens of cameras were aimed at the car door, ready for any moment.


    The driver got out of the car and opened the door. The first person to get out was not Ji Jingchen, but a woman. Ji Jingchen then got out after her. Apanied by the clicking sound of the shutter, he pulled Du Jiuyuan into the building.


    This was the first time that he didn¡¯t mind the presence of the reporters. Cameras were shooting continuously, and it was best to let everyone in Hong Kong City know that Du Jiuyuan was Ji Jingchen¡¯s woman. Although Du Jiuyuan was suspicious, Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t care. In Hong Kong City, without Ji Jingchen¡¯s approval, no media would dare to publish his news.


    The press conference went very smoothly. Du Jiuyuan sat in a corner, feeling bored as reporters were all busy interviewing Ji Jingchen. After all, such opportunities were rare.


    A young reporter who had just entered the field was very sharp. As she could not squeeze forward to ask questions, she fixed her eyes on Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Umm hello, can I ask you a few questions?¡± The reporter pretended to be at the scene for the first time and spoke very cautiously.


    Du Jiuyuan understood what she meant. The reporter must have noticed her as she got out of Ji Jingchen¡¯s car. Now, the reporter was here to pry her mouth for some information.


    ¡°Hi there, I won¡¯t ask any tricky questions. This is my first time at the scene. Can you help me?¡± The female reporter saw that Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t reply, and she was afraid that she would reject her.


    Du Jiuyuan was moved by the girl. She didn¡¯t care whether what the reporter said was true or not. She nodded without hesitation. If what the reporter said was true, her actions this time would warm the reporter¡¯s whole life.


    ¡°What¡¯s your rtionship with CEO Ji?¡± The girl had a harmless expression. She reminded Du Jiuyuan of Luoluo.


    Luoluo was like this. She always has her own protective look.


    ¡°We¡¯re in a partnership. I¡¯m his stylist.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was already a little cold.


    She originally thought that this reporter was a little white rabbit who had gone astray, but in reality, she was a big bad wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing. The questions she asked were indeed not tricky at all, but rather, they hit the nail on the head. Wasn¡¯t she just trying to dig up some scandals about Ji Jingchen?


    ¡°Really?¡± The female reporter¡¯s face was full of disbelief.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, then you shouldn¡¯t have asked me. If you don¡¯t believe what I said, then we have no reason to continue this conversation.¡± Du Jiuyuan directly rejected the reporter.


    The female reporter still wanted to pretend, but Ji Jingchen had already ended the press conference and directly took Du Jiuyuan away.


    ¡°Hmph, you still im to be his stylist? No one will believe you!¡± The reporter was so angry that she stomped her feet when she saw that her n was ruined.


    After the press conference, a business banquet was held. When Ji Jingchen appeared with Du Jiuyuan, everyone looked at him curiously. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t let go of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand. Instead, he held her hand and carried a simple discussion with a few business bigwigs. No one dared to directly ask Ji Jingchen about Du Jiuyuan¡¯s identity.


    Many women hated Du Jiuyuan and tacitly acknowledged that she was Ji Jingchen¡¯s woman. Many people attended Ji Jingchen¡¯s wedding and recognized her, but no one openly discussed this matter.


    Du Jiuyuan did not like such an environment, so she found an excuse to go to the bathroom.


    As soon as she left, Ji Yanchen ran out of nowhere. ¡°My dear brother, why did you bring that woman here?¡±


    Ji Jingchen swept a cold re at him. Ji Yanchen immediately cowered. ¡°Brother, you look handsome today!¡±


    ¡°My wife did the styling,¡± Ji Jingchen said without hesitation as if he had already won Du Jiuyuan back.


    Ji Yanchen¡¯s face was full of ck lines. ¡®I¡¯m sorry, my dear brother. I¡¯ve really disturbed you.¡¯


    ¡°Brother, the two of you are divorced and separated. It¡¯s not appropriate to call her that!¡± Ji Yanchen said slowly, not convinced.


    Previously, he clearly saw that it was Du Jiuyuan who had chased after his brother. Now, it was his brother who had fallen into the whirlpool of love and was chasing after her instead.


    Ji Jingchen was not angry. Instead, he thought that Du Jiuyuan would be unhappy if she heard it, so he said in a low voice, ¡°Don¡¯t tell her.¡±


    It seemed that his brother was enjoying his words. Ji Yanchen suddenly felt that it was time for him to disperse. His dearest brother was simply a man who forgets others at the sight of a woman, even his own brother. However, Jin Yanchen could not bear to leave Ji Jingchen alone.. Thus, he followed Ji Jingchen loyally like a follower.

 Chapter 77 - Will You Be in Charge of Opening up the European Market?

    <h4>Chapter 77: Will You Be in Charge of Opening up the European Market?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Brother, didn¡¯t you hate her in the past? Why are you so friendly with her now?¡± Ji Yanchen asked.


    ¡°Call her sister-inw. When have I ever hated her?¡± Ji Jingchen frowned slightly and asked.


    Ji Yanchen recalled for a moment and then said, ¡°How could you not hate her? You rarelye back home after you got married. Moreover, you never helped her when she argued with that little b*tch at home.¡±


    Ji Yanchen asionally stayed at the Ji family with Ji Jingchen, so he saw everything. As time passed, he began to hate Du Jiuyuan. After all, it was the most important thing to be on the same side with his dearest brother.


    ¡°I don¡¯t hate her. If I always went back home, will you be in charge of opening up the European market?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s rhetorical question made Ji Yanchen speechless.


    All these years, Ji Yanchen had been wrong, and this was a huge mistake. Ji Jingchen was also puzzled. He felt that he did not reveal any feelings of dislike for Du Jiuyuan. Could it be that she also thought so?


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan did not like such an asion, so she gave an excuse to go to the bathroom and never came out again. The banquet was held in a hotel, and there was a special ce to rest. Du Jiuyuan had been staying there the whole time, scrolling through her WeChat moments and Weibo news feed.


    Not long after, a waiter came over and handed her a room card. ¡°Miss Du, CEO Ji asked me to send this to you.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan quickly turned on the phone recorder and turned off the screen. She asked, ¡°CEO Ji? Which CEO Ji asked you to send me a room card?¡±


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s CEO Ji Jingchen, CEO of the Ji Corporation,¡± the waiter said with a smile, revealing her pearly white teeth.


    Du Jiuyuan looked directly into the waiter¡¯s eyes, and the waiter immediately avoided her gaze. It was obvious that she was feeling a little guilty. At this moment, Du Jiuyuan was certain that Ji Jingchen did not ask her to send this room card over.


    Ji Jingchen knew better than anyone that she did not want to have any rtionship with him right now, so why would he do the opposite? However, she was very curious. Her mind was ying tricks. Who was the one who made such a move? Was the person targeting her or Ji Jingchen?


    Du Jiuyuan took the room card and replied, ¡°Okay, I got it.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going over?¡± The waiter asked when she saw that Du Jiuyuan had no intention of leaving.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go over after sitting for a while. You go ahead and do your work!¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was cold, making people shudder.


    The waiter realized that she hadpletely crossed the line and immediately tried to make up for it. ¡°Well, I was afraid that you wouldn¡¯t be able to find it, so I wanted to bring you over.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask someone if I can¡¯t find the room. Thank you, but you don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s face was already dark.


    This waitress was simply shameless. She couldn¡¯t say anything else and could only leave resentfully. Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t stay for long before she got up and walked to the elevator. She quickly found the room and swiped her card to enter.


    The room was pitch-ck and there was no one in it. However, Du Jiuyuan had a good night vision. She picked up an ashtray from the table and hid behind the door.


    About ten minutester, there was a knock on the door. After a while, there was the sound of a card being swiped through the door. The waitress came in. ¡°Where is she? I saw her walking in!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan lifted the ashtray and hit the waitress on the head. She immediately fainted.


    ¡°I was never a good person. Since you disrespected me, I will pay you back.¡± Even though Du Jiuyuan did not involve herself in the dirty things in society, she saw that something was wrong with the waiter.


    She picked up the unconscious waiter and took off her work clothes. She spread her long hair and covered her with a nket. Then, she found some tools to destroy the main light in the room. She turned around and did not leave. Instead, she hid in the cab.


    Not long after, the sound of card swiping could be heard from outside. A man with a big belly came in. The fat on his body was piled up together. His suit was so full that it did not look good, and he looked somewhat familiar. Du Jiuyuan had seen him in the banquet hall just now.


    The man went to turn on the lights but found that the lights did not work. As he was afraid that he would be exposed, he did not look if there were anyone around. Instead, he walked to the bed and took off his clothes.


    ¡°I want to have a taste of what Ji Jingchen¡¯s woman feels like...¡±


    ¡­


    Ji Yanchen did not continue to look for trouble. He just followed behind Ji Jingchen. Wherever Ji Jingchen went, he followed. Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes constantly searched the crowd.


    Ji Yanchen said, ¡°Brother, Du Jiuyuan only went to the bathroom. Why are you so worried? Besides, she¡¯s an adult.. She can take care of herself.¡±

 Chapter 78 - Why Are You Even Here?

    <h4>Chapter 78: Why Are You Even Here?</h4>


    ¡°Everyone saw that you brought her here. Nothing will happen to her. Brother, don¡¯t worry!¡± Ji Yanchen couldn¡¯t bear to see his big brother, whom he regarded as God, being so worried about a woman.


    Even though that was the case, it was Ji Jingchen¡¯s title that put Du Jiuyuan even more at risk.


    Now, Du Jiuyuan had gone missing. This was Ji Jingchen¡¯s conclusion after ordering people to look for her in the bathroom, and Du Jiuyuan failed to answer her phone.


    Ji Yanchen also sensed that something was wrong. He went to the hotel¡¯s person-in-charge to check the surveince cameras, while Ji Jingchen asked the hotel manager to gather all the waiters together and ask if they had seen Du Jiuyuan. Everyone said the same thing, they hadn¡¯t seen Du Jiuyuan.


    This was the strangest thing. There were so many people, but none of them had seen Du Jiuyuan. It seemed that something had happened to her, and someone had paid them to keep their mouths shut.


    Ji Yanchen called Ji Jingchen to inform him that he saw footage of the surveince cameras that showed Du Jiuyuan going upstairs and entering a presidential suite. Ji Yanchen had already obtained the room number. Ji Jingchen couldn¡¯t help but run, and Ji Yanchen also rushed over.


    Just as they reached the door of the room, they saw two people in uniform standing at the door. The waiter was so scared that he didn¡¯t dare to say anything. He was trembling and opened the door with a universal room card.


    The main light in the room couldn¡¯t be turned on. The police officers took out the shlights that they were carrying and shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t move! We¡¯ve received a report that someone here is involved in prostitution and engaged in illegal transactions!¡±


    ¡°What illegal transactions? We are a normal couple!¡± The naked man reacted quickly. It seemed that he had been in this situation many times.


    ¡°We will conduct an investigation. Now, please put on your clothes ande back to the police station with us,¡± the policeman said in a very serious tone.


    There was only the lighting from the shlight in the room. Another police officer went to turn on the lights in the bathroom. The woman on the bed was lying on the bed with her back exposed. The naked man was already putting on his clothes, but the woman on the bed did not react at all.


    ¡°Miss, please put on your clothes ande with us,¡± the police officer said loudly.


    There was still no reaction. The two police officers looked at each other and went forward to pat her. Before their hands touched anyone, a gloomy voice came from behind them, ¡°Don¡¯t touch her!¡±


    Everyone looked at the source of the voice. The man who was putting on his clothes was even more frightened. ¡°CEO Ji¡­¡±


    At this moment, Ji Jingchen was like a wild beast that had been hungry for a few days in the jungle. He took a few steps forward and kicked the fat man¡¯s groin. The man let out a pig-like roar. He couldn¡¯t even stand properly.


    The police officers immediately stepped forward to stop him. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Seeing this, Ji Yanchen also immediately stopped Ji Jingchen. ¡°Brother, listen to me. This matter must not be blown up. Otherwise, it will affect Du Jiuyuan¡¯s honor in the future.¡±


    At this moment, only by mentioning Du Jiuyuan could Ji Jingchen calm down. Otherwise, with his state right now, he would have killed someone to vent his anger at any moment. The two police officers were both men. When they realized what was going on, they didn¡¯t say anything more.


    ¡°Calm down. We will investigate this matter thoroughly,¡± one of the police officers said.


    Ji Jingchen pushed Ji Yanchen away. His gaze fell on the bed, and his entire body seemed to have split apart. He walked to the bedside, with his entire body trembling.


    He bit his lips tightly and said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.¡±


    Ji Jingchen flipped the woman over. A strange face came into view. Ji Jingchen was stunned. Ji Yanchen even asked directly, ¡°Who is this person?¡±


    The two police officers were at a loss. ¡°How would we know? Don¡¯t you know each other?¡±


    ¡°Oh, we made a mistake, Brother. Don¡¯t just stand there. It¡¯s not her.¡± Ji Yanchen was about to pull Ji Jingchen away.


    ¡®That¡¯s right! It¡¯s not her. That¡¯s great!¡¯ Ji Jingchen couldn¡¯te back to his senses for a long time, and his eyes were bloodshot.


    ¡°Sorry, I don¡¯t know this person. You guys continue.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice was still hoarse.


    ¡°Then what were you doing? Why are you even here?¡± The police officer couldn¡¯t help butin.


    After saying this, another police officer came forward and covered the woman with a nket. He patted the woman across the nket. ¡°Hey, wake up. Wake up. Come back with us for an investigation.¡±


    The woman on the bed felt that her head was about to split open. She also felt as if her body was being torn apart. In a trance, she heard someone calling her, so she opened her eyes.


    Seeing so many people in the room, she did not react until she realized that she was naked and heard the police officer waking her up. Only then did she understand what had happened.


    ¡°Ah! How could this happen?¡± The woman screamed in pain.

 Chapter 79 - Who Are You Calling Sneaky?

    <h4>Chapter 79: Who Are You Calling Sneaky?</h4>


    ¡°Stop shouting. We are the police. This man over here said that you are a couple. Is that true?¡± The police officer covered his ears and asked.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t know him!¡± The woman¡¯s tears fell.


    ¡°Put on your clothes first ande back to the station with us. Don¡¯t worry, thew will give you justice.¡± The police officer nodded and said seriously.


    After Du Jiuyuan took off the woman¡¯s work clothes, the woman was still wearing some clothes on the inside, but her clothes were torn by the man when she was unconscious.


    The police officers asked the staff member for a set of work clothes to be given to the woman. The people in the room went out first. After the woman put on her clothes and came out, the police officers took the fat man away.


    Ji Jingchen went to the security room after he left the presidential suite. After confirming that Du Jiuyuan had entered the room and didn¡¯te out, he turned back.


    ¡°Could it be that Du Jiuyuan disappeared into thin air?¡± Ji Yanchen was a little puzzled. When he saw that the woman on the bed was not Du Jiuyuan, he heaved a sigh of relief. He realized that he did not hate this woman much after all.


    At the beginning of the marriage, he thought that she was a good match for Ji Jingchen. That was because this woman¡¯s eyes were filled with nothing but Ji Jingchen alone. She was much better than those vain women out there.


    But over time, Ji Yanchen realized that Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t like her, and even hated her. In addition, when Ji Yanchen found outter that his grandmother had deliberately lied to Ji Jingchen, he hated this woman even more.


    Ji Jingchen hesitated for a moment, then got someone to open the room door and walked in. Except for the lights in the master bedroom that couldn¡¯t be turned on, all the other lights were turned on by Ji Jingchen, so he began a thorough search.


    ¡°Brother, you don¡¯t suspect that she¡¯s hiding in the room, do you? Did she mean to hide in here and watch what happened? She¡¯s sneaky.¡± Ji Yanchen helped to look for her.


    Bang!


    A sound came from the master bedroom. Du Jiuyuan pushed open the cab door and threw the waitress¡¯ shoes and work clothes out. Then, she stepped on the carpet barefoot. The two of them turned to look at the same time.


    ¡°Who are you calling sneaky?¡± Du Jiuyuan rubbed her sore neck and looked at Ji Yanchen. Ji Yanchen was speechless.


    ¡®You are so sneaky that you can even fit into such a small cab.¡¯ However, Ji Yanchen only dared to say this in his heart.


    The cab in the hotel bedroom was divided into threeyers. The topyer was not only high but also rtively narrow. A grown man could not even stretch his legs straight when he hid in it.


    Ji Jingchen had been silent the whole time. A few drops of tears could be seen in his bloodshot eyes. He walked forward and hugged Du Jiuyuan tightly. It was as if he wanted to melt her into his bones and blood.


    Ji Yanchen tactfully went out of the master bedroom. Du Jiuyuan was stunned. He had never hugged her like this before. She could feel that he was still trembling slightly.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, why are you running around alone? What if¡­ What if¡­¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice stopped as he sobbed. The concern in his voice was not fake.


    ¡°Let go of me first. I can¡¯t breathe!¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little absent-minded as she tried to struggle free.


    Ji Jingchen let go of Du Jiuyuan and stared at her with his pitch-ck eyes. His heart was filled with a myriad of emotions and an indescribable difort.


    At this moment, he realized that the woman in front of him was far more important than he had thought. He couldn¡¯t bear to see her suffer even the slightest bit. If the woman on the bed today was her, he would make the rapist and his entire family disappear from this world forever.


    Du Jiuyuan stood in her original spot and didn¡¯t move, but cleverly averted Ji Jingchen¡¯s burning gaze. She said, ¡°That waiter gave me a room card and said that you were the one who gave it to me. I knew there was something fishy, so I recorded it and called the police when I came up.¡±


    The appearance of the two police officers wasn¡¯t arranged by anyone else to embarrass Ji Jingchen¡¯s woman but by Du Jiuyuan herself.


    ¡°I was responsible for all that happened.¡± Du Jiuyuan was very calm when she said all this.


    She didn¡¯t pity the waitress at all. If she hadn¡¯t been careful, she would have been the one lying on the bed.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you inform me? Don¡¯t you know how dangerous this is?¡± Ji Jingchen had never realized that Du Jiuyuan was so bold. If she was careless in this matter, her life would be ruined.


    ¡°I wanted to find out whether the other party is targeting you or me first. You should have expected that things like these would happen when you asked me to apany you to the banquet. If it didn¡¯t happen this time, it will happen the next time.¡± Du Jiuyuan paused, she said with some grievance.

 Chapter 80 - If There’re No Pressing Needs, Please Maintain Your Boundaries

    <h4>Chapter 80: If There¡¯re No Pressing Needs, Please Maintain Your Boundaries</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    The woman standing next to Ji Jingchen was undoubtedly pulled into the trap. Those who didn¡¯t dare to confront Ji Jingchen would shift their target to Du Jiuyuan.


    How could Ji Jingchen not figure out the reason? He originally wanted to publicly protect Du Jiuyuan, but he never thought that this would bring more danger to her.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, for the next few days, I just want to devote my heart and soul to the studio. If there¡¯re no pressing needs, please maintain your boundaries,¡± Du Jiuyuan took a deep breath and said casually.


    After saying that, she put on her shoes, tidied up her hair, and turned to leave the room. Ji Jingchen did not chase after her this time. This was not because he had given up, but because he had more important things to do.


    He first informed Peter and asked him to drive Du Jiuyuan away. Then, he gave Gu Xingchen a call. This matter had already been brought to the police station, and this incident would implicate Du Jiuyuan. With Gu Xingchen¡¯s appearance, at least she would not have to be summoned to the police station to have her statement taken.


    Next, he had to properly investigate who was behind tonight¡¯s incident!


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan took the elevator downstairs and saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s car as well as Peter standing beside it.


    ¡°Miss Du, CEO Ji asked me to send you off,¡± Peter said very respectfully.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a taxi myself,¡± Du Jiuyuan declined politely.


    She realized that her mind was in a mess. Seeing Ji Jingchen like that, her heart, which had been sealed with great difficulty, started to beat. At this moment, she only wanted to calm down by herself.


    ¡°CEO Ji ordered me to...¡±


    Peter opened his mouth again but was interrupted by Du Jiuyuan. ¡°It¡¯s not necessary, I can leave on my own.¡± This time, her tone was very cold, as if she was facing a stranger.


    Peter was a little embarrassed and did not speak again.


    Du Jiuyuan knew that he was just following orders. It was indeed not easy to take a taxi here. This hotel was in a wealthy district, so no one came here by taxi.


    ¡°Peter, I want to be alone for a while. Please take the car and just follow me from a distance. I¡¯ll let you know when I want to leave, okay?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Miss Du.¡± Peter¡¯s furrowed brows eased up as if he was about to be pardoned.


    Du Jiuyuan walked past him and walked aimlessly on the road in the wealthy district. Peter drove very far behind and tried not to disturb her.


    Du Jiuyuan was in a bad mood. Although she had avoided a disaster today, she had also made a woman who wanted to harm her lose her innocence. Although she was thinking of returning a tooth for a tooth, she was still in a bad mood.


    She knew very well that even without Ji Jingchen, she was still walking on a thorny road. There would be no shortage of such things along the way. Money could bring out the greatest evil in a person. Anyone could sumb to the temptation of money to bring harm to her. Could it be that she would have to face more of such things in the future?


    However, it was useless to endure it again and again. If she did not know Ji Jingchen very well, she might have fallen into the trap and the woman lying on the bed would have been her.


    ¡®If people don¡¯ty hands on me, I won¡¯t go against them. One must not have the heart to harm others, but one must guard against others.¡¯ Du Jiuyuan¡¯s ears echoed the words Ji Jingchen had said to her before they got married. It seemed like she had reached a decision.


    She suddenly stopped walking, and her mood instantly improved. She was just about to wave to Peter and get into the car to go home when she suddenly heard a heavy panting sound not far away.


    Du Jiuyuan turned her head and looked over. Not far away was a small garden. Under the light of the streetmps, she vaguely saw a person sitting on a bench. This person¡¯s breathing was rapid as if he could not breathe.


    Du Jiuyuan did not hesitate any longer. She lifted the hem of her skirt and walked over and saw a young man. His face was pale, and his breathing was weak. He was breathing more and more rapidly as if he was about to die.


    ¡°Hello, are you okay?¡± Du Jiuyuan went forward and patted the young man¡¯s back to help him breathe.


    ¡°Medicine... in the pocket... There is medicine in the pocket.¡± The young man looked very ufortable. The moment he saw Du Jiuyuan, it was as if he had seen his savior. He squeezed out these words from his throat.


    Du Jiuyuan reacted in an instant. She started to rummage through the young man¡¯s body. Finally, she took out a small porcin bottle from the inner pocket of his shirt. The young man blinked twice, indicating that this was his medicine.


    While opening the porcin bottle, a fresh medicinal fragrance was emitted from inside. Du Jiuyuan poured one out and fed it to the young man¡¯s mouth. He swallowed it forcefully. The medicinal effect still needed to be exerted. His expression was still ferocious, and he was breathing heavily.


    Peter, who was far away, saw that Du Jiuyuan had disappeared, so he drove over to check. Seeing the situation, he said, ¡°Miss Du, do you need help?¡±

 Chapter 81 - Considered as a Very Light Punishment

    <h4>Chapter 81: Considered as a Very Light Punishment</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    The young man shook his head slightly. There was no use for him to go to the hospital with this illness. He could only wait for the medicine to take effect.


    ¡°I¡¯ve encountered someone who isn¡¯t feeling well, but I¡¯ve already given him his medicine. Please wait for a moment. I¡¯ll leave when he¡¯s better.¡± Du Jiuyuan respected the young man¡¯s wishes.


    As expected, not long after, the young man¡¯s pale face eased up slightly and his breathing gradually became smoother. Seeing this, Du Jiuyuan did not say anything else and got into the car to have Peter send her home. Too many things had happened today. Du Jiuyuan went home, took a bath, and slept until dawn.


    The next day, she was about to drive to the studio when Jiang Cheng called her early in the morning and asked her toe to the Ji family home. Du Jiuyuan hesitated for a moment before agreeing to do so.


    As soon as she entered the house, she felt the heavy atmosphere as usual, and the maids did not dare to speak. Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes were ck and blue. He had not slept the whole night. He was still wearing the set of clothes that Du Jiuyuan had matched for him before the event, and his hair was a little messy.


    Madam Ji was wearing her regr home clothes. She stared at therge dark circles under Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes and sat opposite him. Her face was pale as if she had fallen seriously ill.


    ¡°Why did you call me here?¡± Du Jiuyuan walked over and asked without even taking off her shoes.


    Ji Jingchen nced at her, and the destructive aura emanating from his body softened slightly. He pointed to the sofa next to him and gestured for her to sit down. Du Jiuyuan sat directly next to Ji Jingchen because the sofa on the other side was very close to Madam Ji.


    Not long after, Tang Yingxue carried two heavy suitcases out of her room. No one went up to help her, just like when Du Jiuyuan left the Ji family home earlier.


    Du Jiuyuan was a little puzzled and looked at Ji Jingchen. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t say anything. He merely nced at Jiang Cheng, who was standing at the side.


    Jiang Cheng instantly understood and said calmly, ¡°At three o¡¯clock in the morning, Captain Gu managed to get the culprit talking and found out that someone was behind all of this. We also found out that all of the hotel¡¯s waiters had received an additional 50,000 yuan in their ounts. One of them even had an additional 200,000 yuan in her ount. This money was transferred directly from Madam Ji¡¯s ount.¡±


    Jiang Cheng deliberately enunciated every word clearly. With every word he said, Madam Ji¡¯s expression became even more unsightly. This wasn¡¯t because Ji Jingchen had found out about her crime, but because he had spoken about it openly.


    Madam Ji had countless reasons to harm Du Jiuyuan, the resentful child who had caused the Ji family to lose face. She wasn¡¯t afraid of being found out. She originally thought that even if Ji Jingchen found out, he would not reveal it. After all, she was his stepmother, and Du Jiuyuan was just a sl*t!


    Du Jiuyuan was not surprised after hearing Jiang Cheng¡¯s words. She had already guessed that these two people were behind it. After all, she had just provoked the arrogant Madam Ji a few days ago.


    Tang Yingxue pushed her bags over. Her eyes were already swollen from crying, and she looked at Madam Ji pitifully. Madam Ji couldn¡¯t stand Tang Yingxue looking like that. She looked at Ji Jingchen as if she wanted to say something, but before she could open her mouth, Ji Jingchen¡¯s unyielding voice slowly sounded, ¡°Today, either she leaves the Ji family, or you¡¯ll be the one leaving instead. Make your choice!¡±


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, I¡¯m your stepmother. You want to chase me away for the sake of a woman who embarrassed you and made the Ji family theughingstock of Hong Kong City?¡± Madam Ji stood up angrily.


    ¡°Since you have already said that you are just my stepmother, are you going to break ties with your stepson for the sake of a woman from an unknown origin?¡± Ji Jingchen asked in return.


    Du Jiuyuan did not know if she hallucinating, but she felt that Ji Jingchen¡¯s words had a hidden meaning behind them. Combined with Madam Ji¡¯s attitude toward Tang Yingxue, she seemed to have discovered some extraordinary secret.


    Madam Ji was instantly rendered speechless by Ji Jingchen¡¯s question. She could not refute him, so she could only grit her teeth and say, ¡°Yingxue, get out and live elsewhere for some time.¡±


    Tang Yingxue still wanted to say something to plead for herself, but Madam Ji shook her head.


    Things had alreadye to this point. Ji Jingchen had asked her to choose either Tang Yingxue or herself to move out of the Ji family. This was already a very light punishment. If this continued, it wouldn¡¯t be of any benefit to the two of them.


    Tang Yingxue didn¡¯t say anything else. The previous incident involving the 100,000-yuan dress had already made Madam Ji unhappy. Although it was Madam Ji¡¯s idea to make Tang Yingxue take the me this time.. It could be said that the two of them had offset each other, and Tang Yingxue could only endure this.

 Chapter 82 - If You Don’t Apologize, You’ll Spend Eternity Rotting in the Ji Family

    <h4>Chapter 82: If You Don¡¯t Apologize, You¡¯ll Spend Eternity Rotting in the Ji Family</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Madam Ji instructed the driver to send Tang Yingxue off. Before Tang Yingxue got into the car, she cried out for quite a while before reluctantly leaving.


    ¡°Are you satisfied now?¡± Madam Ji was full of resentment. Shepletely ignored the fact that she had caused this situation herself. Although she said this to Ji Jingchen, her eyes never left Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan feltpletely innocent and didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡®You guys are the ones who paid people to do bad things. Ji Jingchen is the one who chased them away. What does it have to do with me?¡¯ Du Jiuyuan thought to herself.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s destructive aura didn¡¯t decrease. He said coldly, ¡°You haven¡¯t apologized yet.¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Madam Ji¡¯s face was full of disbelief.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you understand? Apologize to Du Jiuyuan now!¡± Ji Jingchen repeated.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, are you crazy? What kind of drug did this woman give you? You¡¯re siding with her?¡± Madam Ji was flustered and exasperated, and her voice almost bellowed out.


    It was already bad enough for Ji Jingchen to bring this matter up publicly, but she couldn¡¯t apologize to that little sl*t now!


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t expect Ji Jingchen to have this kind of reaction. Madam Ji and Ji Jingchen were different in terms of family status. It would be no surprise if Ji Jingchen shouted at Ji Yanchen. After all, he was younger and was Ji Jingchen¡¯s cousin. However, despite her wrongdoings, Madam Ji was still his stepmother.


    The two of them looked at each other tacitly. A strange emotion shed through Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart. She instinctively turned her head away and pretended to look at Madam Ji.


    Ji Jingchen took out his phone and dialed a number. ¡°Bank President Jiang, this is Ji Jingchen. I¡¯ll have to trouble you to do something for me.¡±


    Madam Ji lost herposure when she heard the name¡ª Bank President Jiang. Her earlier aggressive demeanor was reced by fear. Du Jiuyuan understood what was going on. She had lived in the Ji family for so many years, so she knew some things.


    Madam Ji had a monthly limit on her expenses. She would require Ji Jingchen¡¯s approval to spend her money every month. Bank President Jiang was someone who could stop Madam Ji from using any of her ounts at any time.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, what are you doing?¡± Madam Ji felt that something was wrong. She was angry and anxious.


    ¡°Bank President Jiang, please freeze all the assets under my stepmother¡¯s name, including her bank cards and credit cards.¡± Ji Jingchen did not answer Madam Ji but continued speaking.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, how dare you? Don¡¯t you trust me? I...¡± As Madam Ji said this, she raised her hand to p Ji Jingchen. Du Jiuyuan stood up without thinking and stopped her.


    ¡°Who do you think you are?¡± Madam Ji was furious. She was about to p Du Jiuyuan as well, but Ji Jingchen pushed her to the ground.


    Ji Jingchen hung up the phone and looked at Madam Ji with a gloomy gaze, like a demon who had just returned from hell.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t apologize, you¡¯ll spend eternity rotting in the Ji family¡± As soon as Ji Jingchen finished speaking, he led Du Jiuyuan away.


    Everyone knew that Ji Jingchen would never lie when ites to matters like this. If he could say it, he would do it.


    Madam Ji saw that Ji Jingchen was about to leave with that little sl*t, and her heart steeled itself. Her voice seemed to squeeze out from between her teeth. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t think that Ji Jingchen would force Madam Ji to such an extent. Madam Ji, who had always been arrogant, was able to apologize to her. Regardless of whether the apology was sincere or not, Du Jiuyuan couldpletely ept it. However, she chose to reply venomously.


    ¡°I ept your apology, but I won¡¯t forgive you.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t want Ji Jingchen to continue making things difficult for Madam Ji. She was prepared to end this farce as soon as possible.


    ¡®You could say you¡¯re sorry, but an apology doesn¡¯t necessarily make things any better.¡¯


    Madam Ji was afraid that she wouldn¡¯t have any money to spend. Moreover, Tang Yingxue needed money to live wherever she went, so she had no choice but topromise.


    ¡°I¡¯ve wasted your precious working time. Let¡¯s go! I¡¯ll send you to work.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s cold face didn¡¯t show any emotion, but his tone was extremely gentle when he spoke to Du Jiuyuan. It was as if the man who waspletely angry earlier wasn¡¯t him.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t want to waste any more time, so she agreed without hesitation.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t hold Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand again. The two of them walked out of the Ji family home one after the other. Du Jiuyuan followed Ji Jingchen into his Rolls-Royce, and Jiang Cheng helped to drive her Maybach to Yuan Hua Studio.


    Du Jiuyuan wanted to decline Ji Jingchen¡¯s offer in sending her off because she had driven today. However, Ji Jingchen acted as if he had something important to say to her.. In addition, everything Ji Jingchen had done today was very heartwarming, so Du Jiuyuan agreed to go with him.

 Chapter 83 - The Past Is Like a Fleeting Cloud

    <h4>Chapter 83: The Past Is Like a Fleeting Cloud</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°That woman didn¡¯t target you because of what you did to me, but because the Ji family has always been in my control. She couldn¡¯t do anything to harm me, so she went after you instead.¡± Ji Jingchen had asked the driver to ride with Jiang Cheng. He drove the Rolls Royce himself at a slow pace. He seemed to be immersed in memories when he said this.


    To put it bluntly, all the grievances that Du Jiuyuan had endured in the Ji family were a case of someone bullying the weak and fearing the strong.


    Du Jiuyuan did not care about these things. After all, all of these were a matter of the past. She asked, ¡°Why did you tolerate her staying in the Ji family for so many years?¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s father had gone missing unexpectedly a few years ago. This was information that everyone knew about, including Du Jiuyuan. Du Jiuyuan was very suspicious of this. Ji Jingchen was a very capable man. If his father had gone missing, how could there be no news about his whereabouts at all? Even the missing person notice had not been published.


    Ji Jingchen had always hated Madam Ji, but he had always tolerated her living in the Ji family.


    ¡°Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer...¡± Ji Jingchen said and did not borate any further for a while.


    ¡°My father died of a heart attack,¡± Eventually, Ji Jingchen calmly revealed this as he parked the car by the roadside.


    ¡°Why are you only telling me this now?¡± She had lived in the Ji family for so many years and had been married to Ji Jingchen for more than five years. She never knew about this. Now that they are divorced, Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t understand why Ji Jingchen would reveal this news to her now.


    ¡°My father couldn¡¯t get over myte mother and often went to pay respects to her. Madam Ji only became a part of our family because she was pregnant, so my father was forced to give her a title.¡± Ji Jingchen wanted to light a cigarette at this time, but when he remembered that Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t like it, so he gave up on that thought.


    ¡°What about the child?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked without hesitation. But the moment the question left her mouth, she regretted it.


    ¡°You¡¯re so smart, can¡¯t you guess it?¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t answer but asked in return. The car was started by Ji Jingchen again, and he resumed driving steadily on the street.


    That child was Tang Yingxue, but Ji Jingchen¡¯s father wasn¡¯t her father. No man could ept such shocking news. In addition, Ji Jingchen¡¯s father had long lost hope of living after histe mother died. When he found out about the truth from Madam Ji, he was in a rage and died instantly from a heart attack.


    Madam Ji had bribed a few people to put on a show as if Ji Jingchen¡¯s father had mysteriously disappeared. After his body was being cremated, the ashes of Ji Jingchen¡¯s father had been hidden in Madam Ji¡¯s safe. Ji Jingchen had known about this for a long time. He had even quietly retrieved his father¡¯s ashes.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of Madam Ji quietly seeking revenge against you?¡± Du Jiuyuan thought for a moment and said.


    Ji Jingchen parked the car by the roadside again and looked at Du Jiuyuan, before slowly saying, ¡°Since I have the capability to provide for her financially, I must have a way to deal with her. Besides, I have more important things to do now.¡±


    Ji Jingchen approached Du Jiuyuan. When he spoke, his warm breath hit her earlobe. Du Jiuyuan reached out and pushed him away.


    ¡°Just talk. Don¡¯te so close and don¡¯t touch me!¡± Du Jiuyuan turned her head away to avoid looking directly at him.


    She had to stay away from Ji Jingchen. Otherwise, she might just fall into his ¡®trap¡¯ again.


    ¡°Besides you, I have nothing to lose.¡± Ji Jingchen looked at her, his voice low with a hint of loneliness.


    What was love? Ji Jingchen finally knew the answer to this question. At the very least, he knew that he loved Du Jiuyuan. This time, he only wanted to live for himself once.


    Even though Ji Jingchen drove very slowly, they eventually arrived at the studio. Jiang Cheng had arrived long ago.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Du Jiuyuan thanked him from the bottom of her heart.


    No matter what happened, Madam Ji¡¯s apology earlier had made Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heartpletely relieved. The past was like fleeting clouds and it would be best for her to let go of grudges. Du Jiuyuan got out of the car and retrieved her car keys from Jiang Cheng. She entered the studio building under Ji Jingchen¡¯s silent gaze.


    Luoluo and He Lili had been waiting for Du Jiuyuan for a while. Luoluo had to attend a show at thest minute today. She came over early in the morning without informing anyone, but Du Jiuyuan had not arrived.


    Luoluo was going to record a variety show this afternoon. Du Jiuyuan thought that the variety show might have a sports segment, so she chose a suit that was convenient for Luoluo to move around in.


    Luoluo¡¯s hair wasbed into a simple ponytail, which made her look younger and cuter.. Her makeup was also extremely waterproof so that even if she sweated a lot, there would be no blemishes.

 Chapter 84 - Are You Interested in Joining My Studio?

    <h4>Chapter 84: Are You Interested in Joining My Studio?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    He Lili took a few photos of Luoluo from different angles, and then Du Jiuyuan followed Luoluo to the filming site.


    This variety show¡¯s viewership in Hong Kong City was very high, and it had already shot its third episode. The guests were big names and were the cream of the crop among new actors. Because the show invited many guests, most of them shared a lounge with two or three other people.


    The guest who shared the lounge with Luoluo was a young girl who had just turned 18. Du Jiuyuan had an impression of this girl. She seemed to be the overall champion of a talent show, so her reputation soared.


    ¡°You can¡¯t even handle such an easy task. What use do I have for you?¡± The girl¡¯s voice was very loud, and her tone was sharp and mean. She did not seem like an 18-year-old at all.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at the person the girl was scolding. She was just a young assistant who was hugging a pile of clothes. Her eyes were full of tears, but she didn¡¯t cry.


    ¡°What are you still doing here? I¡¯m not satisfied with these clothes. Get lost!¡± The girl¡¯s sharp voice echoed throughout the dressing room. The young assistant nced at Du Jiuyuan and ran out without saying anything. Such things weremon in the entertainment industry. Du Jiuyuan did not meddle in other people¡¯s business. After all, she could not stand up for others.


    The program was about to be recorded, but the girl who had debuted in the talent show had not changed her clothes. There was no one else around her. Du Jiuyuan was afraid of wasting Luoluo¡¯s time, so she went out to look for her. In the end, she found the young assistant crying alone in the tool room at the corner. The makeup on her face was ruined.


    ¡°Tears don¡¯t mean anything. You¡¯ll still feel wronged after crying.¡± Du Jiuyuan took out a pack of tissues and handed it over.


    The young assistant didn¡¯t take them but looked at Du Jiuyuan with tears in her eyes as if the person who bullied her was Du Jiuyuan herself.


    ¡°If you cry too much, your tears won¡¯t be worth anything. Why did she scold you?¡± Du Jiuyuan personally wiped her tears when she saw the situation. The young assistant took the tissue and wiped it herself. The sound of crying gradually disappeared.


    ¡°She won the championship as soon as she debuted. She doesn¡¯t have a manager yet. She only hired me as her assistant. Today, she med me for not choosing nice clothes for her.¡± The young assistant sensed Du Jiuyuan¡¯s kindness. She sniffed and slowly said.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you choose better clothes for her?¡± Du Jiuyuan recalled that the young assistant had chosen a bunch of sporty clothes. Although they were all from a niche brand, they weren¡¯t ugly. This sporty style was indeed inferior to those high-end gowns.


    ¡°Because I feel that participating in this variety show requires a lot of sports activities to be done, so it¡¯s not suitable to wear gowns.¡± The young assistant¡¯s thoughts were the same as Du Jiuyuan¡¯s.


    Styling was not only about looking good but also practicality. It had to fit the activities as well as match with the background.


    ¡°You have good taste. Why are you willing to be a mere assistant?¡± Du Jiuyuan paused and asked.


    ¡°My family is short of money, and that girl who hired me has a bad temper. She is not willing to spend more money to hire a manager. No one else is willing to be her assistant.¡± The young assistant looked a little embarrassed.


    ¡°Are you interested in joining my studio?¡± Du Jiuyuan believed in her judgment of people, so she invited her without hesitation. The young assistant was slightly stunned, and she looked at Du Jiuyuan nkly with her red eyes.


    ¡°My studio is still short of an assistant. I don¡¯t know your current sry, and it may not be as high as what you are currently offered, but I know how to respect people.¡± Du Jiuyuan looked directly at the girl, and the corners of her mouth curled up.


    ¡°Is it true that you want me to join you?¡± The young assistant immediately stood up, a rare light in her eyes.


    ¡°Of course, I never lie.¡± Du Jiuyuan nodded. If she had to lie to arrogant men like Ji Jingchen, that was different.


    The girl didn¡¯t think any further. ¡°I will work hard for you!¡±


    ¡°My name is Du Jiuyuan, the owner of Yuan Hua Studio. Wee to the team.¡± Du Jiuyuan stretched out her hand and put on a professional smile.


    ¡°So you are Master Yuan Hua! I am your fan. The style you made for Lu Ziang is so beautiful!¡± The young assistant was a little excited. Not only was she a fan of Lu Ziang, but she was also a big fan of Yuan Hua. Her major in university was fashion design, and Du Jiuyuan was the reason why the young assistant chose this path of fashion design.


    ¡°You¡¯re a fan of Lu Ziang?¡± Du Jiuyuan did not expect that she would attract someone who had the same interests as He Lili.

 Chapter 85 - Imagining a Beautiful Future

    <h4>Chapter 85: Imagining a Beautiful Future</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Not only I¡¯m a fan of Lu Ziang, but a big fan of yours as well!¡± The girl¡¯s eyes were sparkling as if she was imagining a beautiful future. Du Jiuyuan was speechless. It seemed that the studio might be a gathering ce for celebrity-chasing girls in the future.


    ¡°Everything must have a beginning and an end. You should throw a new set of clothes to your boss and resign. What is your name by the way?¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t dare to imagine it, this group of celebrity-chasing girls would surely have an amazing spirit when it came to the celebrities that they liked.


    ¡°My name is Su Qing. Boss, you can call me Susu.¡± Susu only introduced her name after she realized what was going on. Susu went back and patiently picked a set of clothes for her boss before announcing her resignation.


    The variety show started recording, and Susu immediately followed behind Du Jiuyuan, looking very loyal.


    Du Jiuyuan touched up Luoluo¡¯s makeup, but Susu didn¡¯t do anything to help her former boss. The unruly and willful girl who won the talent show was a little angry and decided not to pay Susu for her services.


    The shoot ended smoothly, and Du Jiuyuan took Susu to the studio to familiarize herself with the environment. Susu and He Lili were both members of the Clover Support Group, so they had a good chat.


    ¡­


    The next day, Du Jiuyuan arrived at the studio early in the morning. She didn¡¯t expect Susu to arrive earlier and was already holding three breakfast tes in her hands.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to bring me breakfast in the future,¡± Du Jiuyuan said as she unlocked the door with her fingerprint.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t buy it. I made it myself. It¡¯s much cleaner than the ones bought from outside.¡± Su Qing understood Du Jiuyuan¡¯s meaning and smiled knowingly. It felt so good to not have to please others.


    ¡°Record your fingerprintter. If youe early in the future, you don¡¯t have to stand at the door and wait.¡± Du Jiuyuan pushed the door open and took the breakfast.


    ¡°Thank you, Boss!¡±


    ¡°And¡­ Don¡¯t call me Boss.¡± Du Jiuyuan said helplessly. She was not used to this title.


    ¡°But you¡¯re my boss! I¡¯ll call you Sister Jiuyuan then!¡± Susu was a little stubborn, but underneath her stubbornness, she was a little cautious.


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. As long as she isn¡¯t called Boss, she wouldn¡¯t have any problems with other forms of address. Not long after, He Lili arrived. The three women with different personalities had breakfast together. A whileter, the unruly and willful female celebrity from yesterday came over and brought a fat male assistant alongside.


    The girl¡¯s name was Fang Nuan, and she was the national champion of the talent show. After learning the name of Yuan Hua Studio, she came looking. It was Du Jiuyuan who had asked the staff to give the studio name and address to Fang Nuan on purpose. Even without Susu mentioning it, she knew that such a stingy person would not clear the remainder of Susu¡¯s sry.


    When she saw Du Jiuyuan and Susu, Fang Nuan was slightly stunned, then she walked in with a smile.


    ¡°Why would CEO Jie to a ce like this to get styled?¡± Fang Nuan was here for Ji Jingchen.


    The styling Du Jiuyuan did for Ji Jingchen thest time had yet to be posted on her Weibo. Yesterday, she did some research on Fang Nuan and expressed her doubts that she could have won the championship. Later, she asked He Lili to find out more about her background.


    Fang Nuan did notck money. She was the second daughter of the Fang family. Her victory was not because of her capabilities. The so-called national championship was just a result of the Fang family spending money.


    Now that there were so many talents, how could they let a young girl who had no concrete talents win the championship? It was all about money and prestige.


    ¡°Miss Fang, don¡¯t you believe me?¡± Du Jiuyuan did not have a good impression of this person, and her tone was indifferent.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, I can call CEO Ji to verify it.¡± Du Jiuyuan smiled brightly, and He Lili felt a chill down her spine when she saw her smile. This was because she knew that when Du Jiuyuan smiled this way, Du Jiuyuan was secretly nning something.


    Susu did not understand, but she understood one thing. As long as she was still involved in this industry, she would meet her former boss again, so she did not think too much about it.


    ¡°You have CEO Ji¡¯s number?¡± Fang Nuan was a little excited, but after the excitement, she began to question Du Jiuyuan.


    Fang Nuan liked Ji Jingchen, but the Fang family¡¯s strength was nothing in front of the Ji family. Thus, she stubbornly thought that as long as she stood tall enough, the person she liked would notice her.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t exin. She took out her phone and opened her contact list to search for Ji Jingchen¡¯s number. She first changed his name on her phone, then dialed his number and put him on speaker.


    ¡°CEO Ji, I¡¯m your stylist, Du Jiuyuan. I¡¯m sorry to bother you.. I wanted to ask, are you satisfied with the styling I did for youst time?¡± Du Jiuyuan was afraid that Ji Jingchen would say something that he shouldn¡¯t have said and let others hear it, so she spoke out first.

 Chapter 86 - Don’t Lose Hope

    <h4>Chapter 86: Don¡¯t Lose Hope</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    The person on the other end of the line hesitated for a moment before answering in a deep, manly voice. ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied with your performance.¡±


    Fang Nuan clearly heard that it was Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice. She could not hide the joy in her eyes. This was truly a case of the saying, ¡°no matter what, there is always a way out. Don¡¯t lose hope.¡±. Fang Nuan had never thought that she would be able to hear Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice and be so close to the man of her heart.


    ¡°I look forward to cooperating with you again next time. Goodbye.¡± Du Jiuyuan ended the conversation after her mission was aplished.


    ¡°Okay, I look forward to it as well.¡± Ji Jingchen understood the reason Du Jiuyuan made this phone call. He was secretly looking forward to more of this in the future. Du Jiuyuan immediately hung up the phone.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sign a one-year contract with you and pay you another five million yuan if you agree to sell me CEO Ji¡¯s phone number,¡± Fang Nuan said arrogantly.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my client¡¯s personal details are not for sale.¡± Du Jiuyuan put on a professional smile and said apologetically.


    Su Qing felt even more wronged. She originally thought that Fang Nuan was poor and couldn¡¯t afford her sry. But now, it seemed that she was merely bullying the weak and fearing the strong. For Fang Nuan, a month of Su Qing¡¯s sry was only equivalent to her dog¡¯s food expenses!


    ¡°I¡¯ll pay you six million then!¡± Fang Nuan continued to raise the price. In her eyes, there was nothing that money couldn¡¯t buy. Du Jiuyuan remained adamant as she shook her head firmly.


    ¡°Ten million!¡± Fang Nuan seemed to not understand Du Jiuyuan¡¯s principle. In her eyes, she thought that Du Jiuyuan was merely expecting more money to be offered. For the sake of Ji Jingchen, she was willing to pay an exorbitant price.


    Du Jiuyuan was about to reject the offer once again, but she was pulled aside by He Lili. ¡°Don¡¯t make things difficult when this much money is involved. After all, you no longer have a personal rtionship with Ji Jingchen.¡±


    After struggling for a while, Du Jiuyuan returned her sight to Fang Nuan.


    ¡°Think carefully. Even if you don¡¯t sell his number to me today, I¡¯ll find someone else who will.¡± Fang Nuan was secretly feeling a little nervous. She was afraid that the chance to get the number would be gone just like that.


    Du Jiuyuan still had a troubled expression on her face. ¡°Miss Fang, I agree, but please keep this as a secret between us. If CEO Ji finds out, I won¡¯t be able to continue staying in Hong Kong City.¡±


    He Lili, who was watching from the side, couldn¡¯t help but p her hands in approval. She realized that Du Jiuyuan could truly put on an act. Her sincere looks were really convincing.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t sell you out.¡± Fang Nuan couldn¡¯t hide the joy on her face. The way she was drooling over Ji Jingchen was so disgusting.


    Du Jiuyuan invited Fang Nuan and her assistant to take a seat while asked Su Qing to take her seat at the table as well. Then, she went to work on the contract, and He Lili followed behind her with a worried look.


    ¡°You sold Ji Jingchen out for the sake of ten million yuan. If he knew, would he really ban you from this industry?¡± He Lili was a little worried. After all, Ji Jingchen was a very temperamental person.


    Du Jiuyuan typed the contract and scrutinized it. After confirming that everything was in order, she said, ¡°I didn¡¯t sell Ji Jingchen out, I only sold his phone number. Besides, if Ji Jingchen investigates, I will just tell him you influenced me to do it.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± He Lili was astonished.


    ¡®Aren¡¯t we like sisters? If we¡¯re going to die, shouldn¡¯t we die together?¡¯


    Fang Nuan skimmed through the contract and signed her name. To her, ten million was just a small amount of money. The most important thing was her dream lover¡¯s contact information. After the contract was signed, she was afraid that Du Jiuyuan would go back on her word, so she directly transferred the money over.


    ¡°I¡¯m d to be cooperating with you!¡± Du Jiuyuan politely said after receiving the money.


    Fang Nuan had no intention of holding back her words any longer. She stood up abruptly and asked, ¡°Where is the phone number?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan took out a piece of paper and wrote Ji Jingchen¡¯s phone number, cing it in Fang Nuan¡¯s hand.


    ¡°You actually memorized CEO Ji¡¯s phone number?¡± Fang Nuan saw that Du Jiuyuan did not even look at her phone when she wrote. Her expression changed drastically.


    Du Jiuyuan was slightly taken aback. Ji Jingchen had never changed his phone number before, thus she certainly had memorized it for a long time.


    ¡°Hmph, let me tell you. A man like CEO Ji would never fall for a woman like you. You shouldn¡¯t even dream of seducing someonepletely out of your league!¡±


    The Fang family was deemed not worthy enough to attend Ji Jingchen¡¯s wedding in Hong Kong City. Thus, they did not know about Du Jiuyuan at all.


    ¡°Miss Fang, you¡¯ve misunderstood. CEO Ji is my client, and I make it a point to memorize all key information about my clients.¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s tone was not as friendly as it sounded earlier, but there was still a faint smile on her face.


    Fang Nuan said nothing else. She red at Du Jiuyuan in disdain, pulled her assistant away, and deliberately mmed the door on her way out. He Lili felt ufortable when she saw Fang Nuan¡¯s arrogant attitude.. She had been holding back her anger for a long time.

 Chapter 87 - Midnight Moon

    <h4>Chapter 87: Midnight Moon</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Why is she so cocky? Is it just because her family is rich? She is just another secret admirer of that arrogant man, Ji Jingchen. After all, he is still a normal human being. What¡¯s so special about him? We don¡¯t care about him at all, don¡¯t we, Yuanyuan?¡± He Lili finally managed toin.


    Du Jiuyuan wasn¡¯t angry at all when she heard this. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that Ji Jingchen will kill you if he hears what you just said?¡±


    He Lili said, ¡°If he intends to kill me, I¡¯ll tell him that you sold him out to a very annoying woman for the sake of 10 million yuan. If I am to die, I¡¯d die together with you!¡±


    ¡°Fine, you win!¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    At that moment, Susu brought Du Jiuyuan a ss of water. ¡°Sister Jiuyuan, Miss Luoluo is here.¡±


    ¡®Luoluo is not scheduled to have any ns today! Why is she here?¡¯ He Lili was suspicious.


    Du Jiuyuan on the other hand had an idea of why Luoluo came over. The mischievous little girl must have noticed that something was amidst.


    Fang Nuan bumped into Luoluo upon walking out from the studio. She was overjoyed and in high spirits since she had just obtained Ji Jingchen¡¯s contact information. Luoluo was dressed as a student today and even carried a school bag. Yet, she didn¡¯t seem out of ce at all.


    The two brushed past each other, and Fang Nuan¡¯s phone rang. Her assistant picked up the call. ¡°What? You¡¯d better tell my boss about this!¡±


    The man¡¯s expression was extremely ugly as he passed the phone to Fang Nuan.


    ¡°Useless assistant!¡± Fang Nuan cursed and took the phone.


    ¡°Miss Fang, I¡¯m really sorry. The director for the Midnight Moon drama has chosen someone else as the main actress. However, the producer asked me to inform you that there will be another main actress role for you in the future,¡± the person on the other end of the phone said before hanging up the phone.


    Midnight Moon was a story about an ancient female actress and the drama required the actress to put on an ancient costume. The novel on which the drama was based was a tremendous hit. When the author announced the novel was going to be turned into a drama, the news had been trending for half a month.


    To secure the main actress role, Fang Nuan pulled plenty of strings. Not only did she have to pay for it, but she also had to go over her moral boundaries just to secure the spot.


    Meanwhile, Luoluo¡¯s phone also rang. It was unknown whether it was a coincidence or intentionally done, but she spoke out loud.


    ¡°Brother Yang, I need to inform you that the director called me this morning and asked me to be the main actress!¡± Luoluo stood at the door and did not enter. She merely waved her hand when she saw Du Jiuyuane out.


    Fang Nuan was stunned when she heard the word ¡®main actress¡¯. Was Luoluo talking about the role of her drama?


    ¡°Brother Yang, the director must have taken a liking to my acting skills and insisted that I y the role. I told him I am not confident in being the main actress, but he and the producer said that they all believe in me. I can only improve my acting skills and not disappoint them now.¡± Luoluo¡¯s words made Fang Nuan panic.


    Earlier on, Fang Nuan could not confirm that Luoluo was the one who had snatched her main actress role. After all, there was a possibility that Luoluo was referring to something else. But after she heard Luoluo uttering the word ¡®main actress¡¯ repeatedly, Fang Nuan instantly reacted.


    Luoluo talked a while more with Brother Yang before hanging up and preparing to walk into Yuan Hua Studio.


    Fang Nuan walked over and stopped her. ¡°Why did you snatch my role?¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? I don¡¯t understand?¡± Luoluo was never someone to be trifled with, so she immediately retorted with a harmless expression.


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s right! I heard that the Midnight Moon drama originally wanted the main actress role to be yed by someone who came from a talent show. Are you the one?¡± Luoluo pretended to be surprised as if she didn¡¯t know what was going on.


    ¡°You...¡± Fang Nuan couldn¡¯t take it anymore. She was about to teach Luoluo a lesson when she was stopped by her assistant.


    ¡°I¡¯ve done my research. Everyone says that there¡¯s someone significant supporting Luoluo from behind. Those who offend her won¡¯t have a good ending.¡± The assistant performed his duties and didn¡¯t care about Fang Nuan¡¯s bad temper.


    ¡°The director must have taken a liking to my acting skills. After all, I have profound knowledge of the acting industry. You might have been rejected because you debuted in a talent show and don¡¯t have any significant experience. But, please don¡¯t give up, continue working hard!¡± Luoluo was only a few years older than Fang Nuan, yet her tone was like a senior giving lesson to a junior.


    Fang Nuan red at Luoluo angrily. If her assistant didn¡¯t stop her, she would have already rushed up and hit Luoluo.


    ¡°If it doesn¡¯t work out, I can be your teacher and guide you on how to hone your acting skills. This way, the role that you¡¯ve worked so hard to get in the future won¡¯t be canceled!¡± Luoluo¡¯s face was full of sincerity, and her big eyes blinked. It was very infuriating to see.


    He Lili, who was following behind Du Jiuyuan, pursed her lips. She reminded herself to stay away from Luoluo in the future since Luoluo can be truly demon-like.. Once Luoluo is provoked, she would certainly seek revenge.

 Chapter 88 - Why Didn’t It Come?

    <h4>Chapter 88: Why Didn¡¯t It Come?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Forget it, I believe it is just a cheap role after all. Since you¡¯ve put in a lot of effort to secure it, I¡¯ll hand it over to you! Better ones are waiting for me!¡± Fang Nuan had slept with the producer several times just to secure the role. So, she thought that Luoluo did the same.


    Fang Nuan felt a little better upon thinking about this. She put on her big sunsses and left with the sound of her high heels clicking behind her.


    Fang Nuan and her assistant had just gotten into thepany van when her phone started ringing non-stop. Firstly, the call came from her home, asking Fang Nuan if she had offended anyone in particr. Then, calls regarding the celebrity endorsements she had epted came in as well. All of the endorsements had been canceled.


    ¡°How did this happen?¡± Fang Nuan was on the verge of a breakdown. It was not just her acting career at stake, but her family was also was being attacked financially.


    The main reason she could be so arrogant was because of her family¡¯s money. Now, she did not dare to imagine how she would survive in the entertainment industry without the financial support of her family.


    On the day of the variety show, Fang Nuan thought that Susu had left her for Luoluo, so she thought of ways to destroy Luoluo¡¯s clothes. She did not expect Du Jiuyuan to always have something up her sleeve, so she did not cause any harm on that day by destroying Luoluo¡¯s clothes.


    Du Jiuyuan was the one who told Luoluo about this matter. Luoluo would never let anyone cross her, so she decided to punish Fang Nuan. However, she didn¡¯t do all of this alone. Ji Jingchen had a hand in it as well.


    ¡°Trash! All of you are trash! What should I do now?¡± Fang Nuan grabbed her assistant¡¯s ear and asked rudely as if he was the culprit who had caused her to end up this way.


    ¡°Boss¡­ Did you offend someone in particr?¡± The assistant was helpless. He didn¡¯t resist and continued to carry on his duties with all his heart.


    Fang Nuan thought about Luoluo¡¯s debut history. She was no different from her. Her debut was the pinnacle of her career. It seemed like there must be someone supporting Luoluo from behind.


    ¡°What should I do now?¡± Fang Nuan felt that her assistant was still useful. She let go of his ear and softened her tone.


    The assistant said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just buy Ji Jingchen¡¯s phone number? Call him! As long as you can convince him to help you, you won¡¯t have to worry about your future.¡±


    This suggestion made sense, but they would never have thought that Ji Jingchen was personally involved in this matter as well.


    Luoluo flew around the studio like a butterfly before sitting down. Susu knocked on the door and entered. She brought in some tea and was just about to leave when Du Jiuyuan stopped her.


    ¡°This is your sry that you were supposed to get from Fang Nuan.¡± Du Jiuyuan wrapped some cash in an envelope and handed it to Susu.


    Susu was initially feeling a little ufortable, but when she thought about the prospect of regrly meeting Fang Nuan who had frequently insulted her in the future, she felt a little sad. She finally understood what Du Jiuyuan meant.


    ¡°Thank you, Boss, but there¡¯s no need for this.¡± Susu did not take the envelope.


    ¡°This is what you deserve. The price she paid for Ji Jingchen¡¯s number was very high. She won¡¯te here again in the future,¡± Du Jiuyuan said slowly as she stuffed the envelope into Susu¡¯s hand.


    Susu was a little confused. ¡°Why won¡¯t shee again?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to know about these things. You just need to know that you deserve this money. Besides, I don¡¯t have plenty of employees in the studio right now. When He Lili and I head out to style up our clients, I¡¯ll leave this ce to you. After a while, I¡¯ll set up a media ount and hand it over to you,¡± Du Jiuyuan did not exin, instead, she told Susu about her work arrangements.


    Du Jiuyuan had taken a liking to Fang Nuan¡¯s new assistant today because even though he was scolded vehemently, he did not have anyints. His attitude and temper were beyond reproach.


    Du Jiuyuan had also heard what the assistant said when he stopped Fang Nuan from attacking Luoluo. It proved that he was a meticulous and conscientious person.


    ¡°Thank you, Sister Jiuyuan. I will work hard and do my job well,¡± Susu promised while patting her chest. Working with a boss like this was a great blessing in her life.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s lips curled up into a beautiful arc. She nced at Susu. Susu was quite perceptive. She took the sry that she had just received and left.


    Just as the office door closed, Luoluo seemed to have changed into a different person. She pouted and looked cute. ¡°Yuanyuan, you¡¯re such a nice person. I wonder why Ji Jingchen blindly chose to divorce you?¡±


    Luoluo thought that if she were a man, she would definitely not let go of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s hand and would never divorce her no matter what.


    ¡°Why do you say so?¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    Luoluo felt that there was nothing wrong with her question. She paused for a moment before saying, ¡°I¡¯m not a man, but if I were, I would definitely chase after you.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°No thank you! I don¡¯t want to be the next target of Ling Jin.¡±

 Chapter 89 - The Fang Family Faces Crisis of Bankruptcy

    <h4>Chapter 89: The Fang Family Faces Crisis of Bankruptcy</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Luoluo stole Fang Nuan¡¯s role as lead actress, and it was clearly Ling Jin¡¯s doing. Obviously, Ling Jin looked after Luoluo and was good to her.


    ¡°I helped you scam so much money out of Fang Nuan, but you didn¡¯t even say thank you to me. Hmph!¡± Luoluo pouted and turned her head away, not looking at Du Jiuyuan. She seemed to be angry.


    Ling Jin had tricked Fang Nuan, and she would no longer survive in the entertainment industry. Even if she signed a contract with Du Jiuyuan, she wouldn¡¯t get the chance to have any styling done on her.


    Du Jiuyuan asked, ¡°How should I thank you?¡±


    ¡°Erm, why don¡¯t you be my personal stylist?¡± Luoluo suggested immediately as if she had thought about this since long ago.


    Du Jiuyuan rolled her eyes and disyed her annoyance towards Luoluo. Luoluo realized her mistake. She was merely expressing her love for Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. If you have any financial troubles in the future,e and look for me. You can name the price. Just promise me that you won¡¯t make other female celebrities look better than me!¡± The intensity ofpetition within the entertainment industry was very high, especially between female celebrities.


    Luoluo looked harmless, but she truly cared about her welfare. This was somewhat eptable. Du Jiuyuan thought for a while and said, ¡°How about this? I promise you that when you have public events in the future, no other female celebrities will be more beautiful than you.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan knew that it was rare for two female celebrities to attend the same event and use the same styling studio. Secondly, Luoluo was considered one of the top beauties in the entertainment industry, and Du Jiuyuan could make good on this promise.


    ¡°You finally have a conscience!¡± Luoluo said gratefully, almost wiping away her tears.


    ¡°I have it all along. Have you just realized it?¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    ¡°Hehe, all beautiful women have their quirks. Sigh! After epting the role as the main actress, I will be on the entertainment leader board.


    ¡°Earlier, Brother Yang sent me a WeChat message and told me I¡¯ll be in closed-door training for a while starting from the day after tomorrow, and then I¡¯ll join the crew to begin shooting.¡± Luoluo, who had been cheering and jumping in joy earlier, suddenly sighed.


    Although she said that, Luoluo also understood that epting the lead actress role was beneficial. The other actresses in the drama were also beautiful, while the director had won quite a few awards. Moreover, there were a lot of stylists in the crew, so Du Jiuyuan was not needed.


    ¡°What? Can¡¯t you get your makeup done by the crew? Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll extend the contract for you when you enter the crew.¡± Stylists had been in the crew for several months, so Du Jiuyuan would not take advantage of this.


    ¡°You¡¯re the best!¡± Luoluo was about to pounce on Du Jiuyuan and hug her.


    ¡°I could have taken in a few more female celebrities if you¡¯re not here,¡± Du Jiuyuan said half-jokingly. Luoluo was speechless.


    Brother Yang called to urge Luoluo toe back. After all, the closed-door training would start the day after tomorrow, and she still needed to prepare some things. Luoluo reluctantly left Yuan Hua Studio.


    ¡­


    Luoluo joined the film crew, while Du Jiuyuan did not remain idle. Her master called her and said she had found two potential team candidates. She asked Du Jiuyuan to make an appointment to meet them. This was also why Du Jiuyuan had not sent out any job advertisements.


    The people on the Inte were of unknown background, and their talents were difficult to measure. After making an appointment, Du Jiuyuan took on another two celebrities for a single appearance. These two celebrities were interested in the fame of Yuan Hua Studio, but they did not have much money, so they could only use the studio¡¯s services once.


    However, they were on the hot searches of social media after being styled by Du Jiuyuan, and they received their fame in exchange for the amount of money they paid.


    He Lili felt that their price could be slightly adjusted. After all, many celebrities had second thoughts upon finding out the price they needed to pay to have Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s services.


    Du Jiuyuan disagreed. If the price were set very low initially, they would attract criticism when they raise their price in the future. It was better to take the high-end route from the beginning, where the price would be disyed for all to see.


    After being on the hot searches, they would not be afraid that celebrities would note for their services. This was especially true for celebrities but had no sense of fashion. They would choose Yuan Hua Studio.


    This time, He Lili was convinced. She felt that what Du Jiuyuan said was true.


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s side was proceeding orderly, but Fang Nuan was in trouble. Not only did she lose the role she received in exchange for sleeping with the producer, but she also lost most of her endorsements. Most importantly, the Fang family had fallen from grace, and their family name was no longer respected.


    At this time, the media exposed her history of fame, and many people discussed it. They dug out her background and started boycotting the Fang family¡¯s brand.


    The Fang family had already suffered a blow, to begin with.. Now that their sales in major shopping malls had dropped too, they were facing a crisis of bankruptcy.

 Chapter 90 - Do I Need You to Teach Me How to Do Things?

    <h4>Chapter 90: Do I Need You to Teach Me How to Do Things?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Fang Nuan was about to go crazy. She had been calling Ji Jingchen, but he did not pick up. Her assistant felt that something was wrong and advised her to stop calling.


    But how could she agree? She continued sending text messages instead. Fang Nuan had sent dozens of text messages, yet every message was like a stone sinking into the ocean, and there was no response.


    ¡°Stop sending. This method won¡¯t work. For now, you should...¡± Before the assistant could finish his sentence, he was pped by Fang Nuan.


    ¡°Do I need you to teach me how to do things? You¡¯re fired!¡± Fang Nuan fired the assistant, refused to pay him even a single cent, and even gave him a big p.


    The assistant packed his things and left without looking back. Fang Nuan didn¡¯t know where to look for Ji Jingchen. She was told that Ji Jingchen would be socializing at a particr bar tonight, so she dressed up and prepared to beg him. In her opinion, as long as Ji Jingchen took a liking to her, she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about anything in the future.


    Si Yu Bar belonged to the Lu family. It was arge bar that had just started operating. Ji Jingchen took some time out of his busy schedule toe over and support Lu Ziang out of respect.


    In the VIP room, Ji Jingchen had expensive mineral water in front of him. He had brought the water himself. Every time he went to a bar, he never drank any alcohol, sticking to in water instead.


    Lu Ziang couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and snatched the mineral water. ¡°Hey, are you even my friend? I understand that you are not fond of alcohol, but this is my ce you¡¯re at today. Why are you still acting like this?¡±


    Lu Ziang was a little curious. He had never seen Ji Jingchen drink before, so he used the excuse of Ji Jingchen being at his bar to see if he would drink. Lu Ziang poured him a ss of wine and ced it in front of Ji Jingchen. Ji Jingchen frowned when he smelled the alcohol. He honestly did not like the smell.


    It had been a few days since he had seen Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m running a bar by myself. Can¡¯t you give me some face?¡± Lu Ziang pushed the ss of wine towards Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°Stop fooling around.¡± Gu Xingchen stood up and snatched the mineral water back for Ji Jingchen. He picked up the ss of wine on the table and drank it in one gulp.


    ¡°He never drinks. It¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know. I¡¯ll drink this wine on his behalf.¡± Gu Xingchen¡¯s eyes warned Lu Ziang.


    It¡¯s not that Lu Ziang had never seen Ji Jingchen drink. He saw it once, and the consequences were simply unimaginable.


    There were many attractive youngdies in Lu Ziang¡¯s bar. However, their clothes were not revealing, and they were not allowed to engage in any kind of shady business. They only apanied the customers to drink and sing to add to the fun.


    Lu Ziang felt that this was not interesting, so he called his men to pick a few good-lookingdies to look at. A few girls who were dressed conservatively walked in and surrounded Lu Ziang.


    One of them, wearing a tulle dress, leaned against Ji Jingchen provocatively.


    ¡°What did I teach you? Go back and change!¡± Lu Ziang had never been someone who could tolerate such behavior.


    He just felt lonely. To him, all celebrities were lonely. The woman did not seem to hear him and continued to lean against Ji Jingchen resolutely.


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s face was full of anger, and he tried his best not to hit the woman.


    The woman was frightened by his imposing manner. However, she did not give up and continued to lean towards him. ¡°CEO Ji, I¡¯m Fang Nuan. I¡¯m the one who sent you the text messages. Can you recall?¡±


    ¡®Text messages?¡¯


    Recently, Ji Jingchen had indeed received several calls from an unknown number, and the caller also sent several messages, but he had not paid any attention to them.


    It turned out it all came from Fang Nuan. The Fang family was about to sink into obscurity, so she hade to beg for mercy?


    ¡°How did you get my number?¡± Ji Jingchen was a little suspicious. His phone number was highly confidential. Even most of his business partners only had Peter¡¯s phone number.


    Fang Nuan was overjoyed. She heard that CEO Ji never talked to people who were not involved in his line of work. He must be interested in her.


    ¡°A friend of mine gave it to me!¡± She spewed out a lie and was about to lean further against Ji Jingchen.


    Ji Jingchen stood up immediately, trying to avoid her.


    ¡°Who gave it to you?¡± Ji Jingchen suddenly remembered the phone call Du Jiuyuan had given him for no reason earlier.


    ¡°CEO Ji, I can¡¯t reveal that.¡± Fang Nuan stood up and was about to pounce on Ji Jingchen. She believed that he would never resist a beautiful woman like her.


    Ji Jingchen did not move. Instead, Gu Xingchen stood up and grabbed Fang Nuan¡¯s hand, throwing her back onto the sofa.


    ¡°Miss, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, I¡¯ll arrest you on suspicion of prostitution..¡± Gu Xingchen was afraid that Ji Jingchen would not be able to hold back, so he stopped Fang Nuan first.

 Chapter 91 - If You Don’t Have Enough Eq, Use Your IQ!

    <h4>Chapter 91: If You Don¡¯t Have Enough Eq, Use Your IQ!</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    After all, Ji Jingchen had done it before. He had once crippled a woman who had crawled into his bed.


    ¡°Go back and tell your father that the Fang family will no longer exist because of you.¡± Ji Jingchen made it clear that he was the one who had suppressed the Fang family¡¯s businesses.


    ¡°CEO Ji...¡± Fang Nuan looked at Ji Jingchen in disbelief. She had never expected things to turn out this way.


    ¡°If you tell me now, you can still save the Fang family. I already have 51% of the Fang family¡¯spany shares. Do you understand me?¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t even look at her, and his tone was indifferent. It was as if he was simply talking about a product in the mall.


    ¡°I beg you, CEO Ji. Don¡¯t target the Fang family anymore. Du Jiuyuan¡­?She was the one who gave me your contact information.¡± Fang Nuan didn¡¯t tell him that she spent ten million to buy it and decisively betrayed Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Are you serious?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s body was full of gloom


    Fang Nuan¡¯s footsteps softened, and her tone was a little shaky. ¡°It was Du Jiuyuan from Yuan Hua Studio who gave me your number. I just¡­¡±


    Before Fang Nuan could finish her words, she was too afraid of Ji Jingchen and didn¡¯t dare to continue. Everyone could only hear the sound of the wine ss shattering.


    The fragments pierced into Ji Jingchen¡¯s palm, and blood dripped onto the ground. Jiang Cheng didn¡¯t say anything. He opened the door and ran out. Fang Nuan was so scared that she didn¡¯t dare to speak.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s lips were tightly shut. He remained in the same position as before. His pair of pitch-ck eyes looked bottomless. Jiang Cheng brought back the medical kit and directly started to treat Ji Jingchen¡¯s wound.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid you missed out on some important information. Why would Du Jiuyuan give you my number for no apparent reason?¡± Lu Ziang asked.


    ¡°I bought it from her¡­¡± Fang Nuan did not dare to continue hiding anything. All she wanted to do now was run away from this terrifying man.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s expression was hideous. He was about to leave in a rage.


    ¡°Are you going to look for trouble with Du Jiuyuan?¡± Lu Ziang stopped Ji Jingchen in his way. After all, it had happened on his turf, and Lu Ziang felt that he needed to help his brother.


    ¡°You don¡¯t think I should?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s rationality was wearing out bit by bit, reced by anger.


    ¡°No wonder she dumped you in public,¡± Lu Ziang said rudely.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s face turned even darker. He did not say anything and turned around to leave again.


    ¡°She¡¯s just a woman. Women just need pampering and coaxing, especially a woman like Du Jiuyuan, who hascked love since young. Although she looks innocent, she is full of bright ideas!¡± Lu Ziang looked like a master of online rtionships, educating Ji Jingchen.


    Gu Xingchen opened the private room door and chased Fang Nuan out. With all the remaining strength in her body, Fang Nuan left quickly.


    ¡°What? Do you even understand her?¡± Ji Jingchen frowned, and the veins on his forehead were bulging.


    ¡°I understand women. I¡¯m sure you know that.¡± Lu Ziang was a little speechless. He realized that Ji Jingchen¡¯s awareness of rtionships was practically close to zero.


    Ji Jingchen fell silent. He did not understand women, neither did he understand Du Jiuyuan. Furthermore, he had no idea what true love was. Lu Ziang and Gu Xingchen exchanged a look. The two of them instantly decided to help their brother out.


    Gu Xingchen picked up a ss of wine and handed it to Ji Jingchen. ¡°Drink this.¡±


    ¡°You know that I can¡¯t drink.¡± Ji Jingchen would get drunk even from the slightest sip of alcohol. Besides, his stomach ailments had umted over the years, and it was why he stayed away from alcohol.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t drink, how can I ask Officer Gu to send you over to Du Jiuyuan?¡± A trace of impatience appeared on Lu Ziang¡¯s face. He did not expect Ji Jingchen to be so stubborn.


    Who would have thought that Ji Jingchen, the CEO of the Ji Corporation who had terrified everyone in the business world, would be a man who did not understand anything about rtionships?


    ¡°Believe me. No woman will argue with a drunk man. Moreover, this is the man who she once deeply loved.¡± Lu Ziang looked like he was making a promise, and his tone was sincere.


    ¡°It¡¯s best if you can say something from the bottom of your heart. If you¡¯re not feeling well, it¡¯ll make people worry. Do you understand me?¡± Gu Xingchen also started to assist.


    Although Ji Jingchen¡¯s EQ was zero, his IQ was off the charts. This was really in line with the old saying of ¡°If you do not have enough EQ, then use your IQ¡±.


    Ji Jingchen understood what Gu Xingchen and Lu Ziang meant. However¡­


    Ji Jingchen looked at the wine ss in a daze. He hesitated for a long time before he picked up the ss and drank it all in one gulp.


    ¡°Drink more, Brother! You can still see clearly now, and you can¡¯t fool anyone yet..¡± Lu Ziang poured Ji Jingchen another ss of wine.

 Chapter 92 - Slap!

    <h4>Chapter 92: p!</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Jingchen directly picked up the bottle and gulped down the rest. The savory and spicy taste of alcohol quickly flowed into his stomach. Ji Jingchen frowned. More than half of the bottle of wine had entered his stomach.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and there was a strong smell of alcohol in his breath. He put down the bottle, and his stomach was burning with pain. Ji Jingchen immediately stood up and walked out, and Gu Xingchen immediately followed behind him.


    ¡­


    It was alreadyte at night. Du Jiuyuan heated a ss of milk for herself. Then, she sat on the carpet and read thetest edition of a fashion magazine.


    The magazine was full of major luxury brands and their new products that were trending now. Most celebrities had already endorsed their preferred clothing brands. When they attended public events, they usually coborated with the event¡¯s host to promote their brands, creatingmercial value for the brand.


    She was indulged in the magazines when the doorbell suddenly rang. It was sote at night. Who could be visiting at this hour?


    Du Jiuyuan saw Gu Xingchen¡¯s face through the peephole on the door and opened the door hesitantly. She was stunned when she opened the door because next to Gu Xingchen was Ji Jingchen, who reeked alcohol.


    ¡°It¡¯s sote at night. What are you guys doing here?¡±


    Gu Xingchen pushed Ji Jingchen toward Du Jiuyuan. The drunk man was already losing his bnce.


    ¡°CEO Ji was drinking too much earlier. I was afraid that Madam Ji would take advantage of this situation. So I¡¯ll have to trouble you to take care of him. I¡¯m needed back in the Bureau, so I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡±


    Gu Xingchen babbled quickly, but she could hear his every word clearly. After he finished speaking, Gu Xingchen did not give Du Jiuyuan the chance to reject him, and he immediately left.


    Du Jiuyuan instinctively held Ji Jingchen, but before she could react, Gu Xingchen had already disappeared without a trace. Ji Jingchen, who reeked of alcohol, leaned on Du Jiuyuan¡¯s body as if he was asleep.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, CEO Ji...¡± Du Jiuyuan called out tentatively, ¡°I know you don¡¯t drink, stop acting in front of me.¡±


    The man leaning on her did not react at all. Du Jiuyuan turned her head and realized that Ji Jingchen was like a cooked lobster. He was red all over, and his breath smelled like alcohol¡ª it seemed like he was really drunk!


    Gu Xingchen gave Ji Jingchen a perfect reason. Only Madam Ji was at the Ji family home now. If Ji Jingchen fell into her hands in this state, she could have done evil things to him.


    Du Jiuyuanboriously helped Ji Jingchen to the sofa and picked up her phone to call Jiang Cheng, but he did not pick up. She immediately called Peter, but no one picked up either. Du Jiuyuan even suspected that they had all conspired to put on a show.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, wake up!¡± Du Jiuyuan called out tentatively again.


    The man did not respond. His breathing was calm, and hey peacefully on the couch. Du Jiuyuan got up and was about to get him a nket when the man lying on the couch suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.


    ¡°I knew it! You rascals conspired to put on a show!¡± Ji Jingchen pulled Du Jiuyuan into his arms without any warning.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, why?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s tone was a little helpless and a little wronged.


    Perhaps it was the alcohol. Ji Jingchen did not have his usual imposing manner. He was like a child who had been wronged.


    ¡°If you need money, you can just tell me. Why did you sell me out for ten million yuan?¡± Ji Jingchen saw that Du Jiuyuan did not struggle and continued to speak.


    ¡°I... I didn¡¯t sell you out. I just sold your phone number,¡± Du Jiuyuan pursed her lips and said.


    Ji Jingchen suddenly flipped over, and the two of them instantly switched positions. Du Jiuyuan was lying on the couch, and Ji Jingchen was on top of her. The immense pressure almost suffocated Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°Get up first and listen to me.¡± Du Jiuyuan pushed hard, but he didn¡¯t budge.


    Ji Jingchen lowered his head. His bloodshot eyes looked down at Du Jiuyuan and said, ¡°If you want money, I can give it to you. Tell me how much you want, and I¡¯ll give it to you.¡±


    With that, Ji Jingchen took advantage of the alcohol influence to get close to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s lips. Du Jiuyuan turned her head away in time, and Ji Jingchen got closer again.


    p!


    Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t avoid it, so she pped Ji Jingchen on the face. Ji Jingchen was stunned.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, stop acting!¡± Du Jiuyuan took the opportunity to push him away and got up to tidy up her clothes.


    Ji Jingchen knelt on one knee with a bang, maintaining this position without moving. Du Jiuyuan realized that something was wrong and wanted to help him up.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen...¡±


    ¡°Keep your hands off me!¡± Ji Jingchen remained motionless in this position, and the atmosphere became extremely awkward.


    He was breathing rapidly, and his deep eyes were bloodshot.. Sweat dripped down his forehead.

 Chapter 93 - Losing Control

    <h4>Chapter 93: Losing Control</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s behavior was too terrifying. Du Jiuyuan had never seen him like this before. Ji Jingchen suddenly stood up and walked into her bedroom. The bandages covering the wounds on his hands had all fallen off, and a faint smell of blood wafted out.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Du Jiuyuan noticed Ji Jingchen¡¯s abnormality and followed up to ask.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t reply. He strode into the room and closed the door.


    Du Jiuyuan followed him and realized that the door was already locked from the inside. She kept knocking on the door. ¡°Ji Jingchen, what¡¯s wrong with you? Come out quickly.¡±


    His expression and state were too abnormal. However, no matter how much Du Jiuyuan knocked on the door, Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t open it for her.


    Breaking sounds could be heard from inside the room. It was as if something was being smashed. Du Jiuyuan could hear every sounding from the room through the door. She felt as if her heart was about to stop beating.


    It was okay if Ji Jingchen was just smashing things, but what if he tried to hurt himself? Du Jiuyuan did not dare to think about it anymore. She called Peter and Jiang Cheng, but they still did not pick up.


    Just as she felt lost, she saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s phone on the sofa. She tried to enter the password to unlock it, but it was unlocked almost instantaneously. She found Li Ruyan from his contact list and dialed the number without hesitation.


    ¡°Why are you calling me at this hour? What¡¯s wrong? Have you run out of supplies for your medicine?¡± Li Ruyan picked up the phone, and her voice was as gentle as water.


    ¡°Doctor Li, CEO Ji seems to have lost control. He locked himself in my bedroom and refused toe out. Is it convenient for you toe over now?¡± Du Jiuyuan heard what Li Ruyan said earlier and realized that Ji Jingchen had psychological problems. Du Jiuyuan was taking a gamble by calling Li Ruyan, and it just happened that she made the right choice.


    ¡°Send me the address,¡± Li Ruyan¡¯s voice was icy cold.


    Du Jiuyuan sent the address to Li Ruyan through text message and knocked on the bedroom door again. The sound of things being smashed in the room was a little quieter, but Ji Jingchen still didn¡¯t open the door for her.


    ¡­


    Half an hourter, it was already 10 o¡¯clock. Li Ruyan, dressed in professional attire, knocked on the door with her briefcase.


    ¡°Hello, Doctor Li.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but she instantly felt a headache when she saw Li Ruyan.


    ¡°Where¡¯s CEO Ji?¡± Li Ruyan didn¡¯t even look Du Jiuyuan in the eye, and her tone was as if she was talking to a stranger.


    ¡°He¡¯s been in there the whole time. He has not made a sound since 15 minutes ago.¡± Du Jiuyuan pointed in the bedroom¡¯s direction and said politely.


    Li Ruyan didn¡¯t reply. She walked straight to Du Jiuyuan¡¯s bedroom and knocked on the door. ¡°CEO Ji, I¡¯m Li Ruyan. Please open the door for me.¡±


    Suddenly, the door opened. Li Ruyan nced at Du Jiuyuan and went in, and the door was quickly locked behind her. It seemed that Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t want Du Jiuyuan to see him lose control.


    Du Jiuyuan returned to the sofa. She tried to flip through her magazine, but her heart was in a mess. She couldn¡¯t calm down for a long time.


    Meanwhile, in the bedroom.


    Ji Jingchen struggled to get up and opened the door for Li Ruyan. He leaned against the wall and slowly sat on the floor.


    The room was a mess. Ji Jingchen¡¯s clothes were crumpled up, and his white shirt was covered in bright red blood. His hands were bleeding profusely as if he had suffered a severe injury.


    Li Ruyan squatted in front of him and took out a syringe from her briefcase. As she injected him, she said, ¡°CEO Ji, you are not allowed to consume cigarettes and alcohol. They will stimte your nerves. I¡¯ve previously warned you not to go near these chemicals before.¡±


    Ji Jingchen did not reply. He allowed Li Ruyan to inject the drug into him. Li Ruyan¡¯s movements were skillful and professional. She quickly pulled the needle and pressed a cotton swab on the needle hole to prevent blood from seeping out.


    ¡°CEO Ji, if you can¡¯t control your emotions, the consequences will be unimaginable.¡±


    ¡°Is she alright?¡± The drug¡¯s effect was swift. Ji Jingchen had already calmed the rage in his heart.


    Every time he lost control, Ji Jingchen¡¯s mind would be muddled. He didn¡¯t know if he had hurt Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°She should be fine. She used your phone to contact me.¡± Li Ruyan was stunned for a moment, but then she realized that Ji Jingchen was talking about Du Jiuyuan, and she realized that there were no injuries on Du Jiuyuan¡¯s body.


    Li Ruyan took out a hemostat from her briefcase and bandaged Ji Jingchen¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Was she afraid of me?¡± Ji Jingchen asked as he allowed Li Ruyan to fiddle with him.


    Li Ruyan recalled how Du Jiuyuan looked when she came in. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s face was pale, and her eyes were blurry. She was obviously scared.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure,¡± Li Ruyan replied as she wiped the blood around Ji Jingchen¡¯s wound.

 Chapter 94 - How Could He Bear to Hurt You

    <h4>Chapter 94: How Could He Bear to Hurt You</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ji Jingchen said nothing else. He lowered his head and looked a little discouraged. No one knew what he was thinking about.


    ¡°Do I need to inform your people?¡± Li Ruyan said after bandaging his wound and wiping it briefly.


    She meant to ask Ji Jingchen¡¯s subordinate to take him back to rest. After all, Ji Jingchen was in his most vulnerable state this time.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. Tell her I¡¯m asleep,¡± Ji Jingchen replied after thinking for a moment.


    Li Ruyan did not go against his wishes and helped Ji Jingchen to the bed. Ji Jingchen did not know if it was due to the effects of the medicine or the smell of Du Jiuyuan on the bed, but he fell asleep as soon as he got onto the bed.


    Li Ruyan covered him with a nket. After confirming that he was asleep, she tiptoed out of the bedroom. Du Jiuyuan was sitting on the sofa. When she heard the bedroom door close, she immediately looked over.


    ¡°CEO Ji is fine now, but he needs to stay for the night,¡± Li Ruyan whispered.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± Du Jiuyuan stared at the bedroom door, looking haggard.


    Li Ruyan contemted telling Du Jiuyuan the truth, but CEO Ji¡¯s words echoed in her mind. His words were, ¡°Don¡¯t tell her about this. Or else, don¡¯t appear in front of me anymore.¡±


    ¡°CEO Ji won¡¯t hurt you or anyone else. As for what happened, I won¡¯t tell you. You¡¯d better ask CEO Ji himself!¡± After Li Ruyan finished speaking, she left without looking back.


    ¡®He will only hurt himself. How could he bear to hurt you?¡¯


    After Li Ruyan left, Du Jiuyuan gently pushed open the bedroom door. The room was pitch-ck, and the potent smell of blood assaulted her nostrils.


    Using the weak light from her phone, Du Jiuyuan walked to the bedside. When she saw Ji Jingchen, whose body was stained with blood, she felt indescribably ufortable.


    ¡®What is wrong with him?¡¯


    Li Ruyan only bandaged Ji Jingchen¡¯s wound without applying any medicine. The wound on his hand was still bleeding, and the bandage was soaked red. Du Jiuyuan turned on the bedsidemp and got up to fetch the medical kit. She carefully bandaged Ji Jingchen again.


    Ji Jingchen was probably exhausted. He slept soundly the whole time and did not show any reaction.


    That night, Du Jiuyuan slept on the sofa. Just as she was about to close her eyes, she saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s wronged and forbearing look in her mind. Until daybreak, she got up, washed her face, and went to the kitchen to make some food.


    Ji Jingchen woke up feeling tired all over. He helped Du Jiuyuan tidy up the room, pushed open the door, and walked out. He was a little stunned when he saw Du Jiuyuan from behind. She was still wearing the same clothes fromst night, but her hair was tied up casually. He didn¡¯t know what she was busy with in the kitchen.


    There was a meal being cooked in the y pot on the stove, and it was bubbling with steam. This scene suddenly warmed Ji Jingchen¡¯s heart, and he no longer felt empty.


    ¡°Help me set up the table.¡± Du Jiuyuan noticed him and calmly took out two cutlery sets from the cab and handed them to him.


    Ji Jingchen took the cutleries, and only then did he notice that the bandage on his hand was gone. Instead, it was reced by a tourniquet. He was stunned for a moment, but he still ced the cutleries on the dining table.


    Du Jiuyuan ced a te of casserole on the table and went to fetch a few side dishes.


    Du Jiuyuan prepared a casserole of porridge and four side dishes. The two of them finished their meal with no interaction. Du Jiuyuan picked up the bowls and chopsticks and then washed them in the kitchen.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s heart did not stop racing during this meal. He was in an unprecedented panic. Du Jiuyuan washed the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen. Then, she walked over with a medical kit.


    ¡°Yuanyuan¡­¡± Ji Jingchen was about to speak when Du Jiuyuan interrupted him.


    ¡°Stop talking.¡± Du Jiuyuan squatted in front of him, grabbed his hand, and changed the dressing to treat his wound.


    Du Jiuyuan tore off the wound patch she had applied to himst night, sterilized it with cottonced with alcohol, used some medicine, and finally put on a new wound patch.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s clothes were dirty and were full of dried blood. Two buttons on his shirt were unsped, revealing his corbone vaguely, and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbow.


    Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh when she saw a scar on his arm. Ji Jingchen¡¯s efforts to save Du Jiuyuan in the past had caused the scar. It might permanently remain with him for the rest of his life.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore,¡± Ji Jingchen suddenly said.


    He had been paying full attention to Du Jiuyuan. Thus, he understood what she was currently feeling.


    ¡°Who cares if you¡¯re in pain or not?¡± Du Jiuyuan rolled her eyes at him fiercely. Her tone was indifferent.


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s entire body was exuding an air of anger. Even a slow-witted person could sense it.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to lose my temper with youst night. I never meant to hurt you..¡± Ji Jingchen hesitated for a long time before he spoke.

 Chapter 95 - Should I Thank You?

    <h4>Chapter 95: Should I Thank You?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Should I thank you for not abusing me after being married for so many years?¡± Du Jiuyuan used alcohol to wipe the dried blood on Ji Jingchen¡¯s arm, and her voice got louder and louder.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s expression changed when he heard this. He clenched his fists tightly, and his entire body exuded an unpleasant aura.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for further exnation. When we were in a rtionship, you kept it a secret. Now that we are no longer in a rtionship, I don¡¯t want to know anything. I won¡¯t tell anyone about what happened yesterday night. You can leave now!¡± Du Jiuyuan realized she had gone a little overboard.


    She took a deep breath, packed up the medical kit, and uttered the words slowly. Du Jiuyuan got up and was about to enter the house.


    ¡°I have manic depression and bipr disorder.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s hoarse voice came from behind. Du Jiuyuan stopped in her tracks. The medical kit fell to the ground.


    ¡°Alcohol and cigarettes will stimte my nerves and cause me to lose control.¡± Ji Jingchen seemed to have exhausted all his strength when he said this, and his nerves were tense.


    ¡°I don¡¯t hate you, but I don¡¯t know how to get along with you. I¡¯m afraid of hurting you, and I don¡¯t know what love is.¡± Ji Jingchen was trying his best to control himself.


    Du Jiuyuan picked up the medical kit as if nothing had happened. She turned around and looked at Ji Jingchen with a sh of heartache in her eyes.


    ¡°In that case, should I thank you?¡± Du Jiuyuan was not afraid of him. Besides, she had hopelessly loved him back then, so she could tolerate everything. However, she then realized that Ji Jingchen was wary of everyone.


    ¡°I was afraid that if other people knew about this, the Ji family would fall into chaos again,¡± Ji Jingchen raised his head to look at her.


    Even an ordinary person with this disease would be looked at with prejudice, let alone Ji Jingchen. Should this secret be exposed, the Ji family and Ji Corporation¡¯spetitors would use this as an excuse to make a fuss.


    Du Jiuyuan understood what he meant. The first person she thought of was Ji Jingchen¡¯s second uncle, who was also Ji Yanchen¡¯s father.


    Back then, when the Ji family had an internal conflict, Ji Jingchen¡¯s second uncle hadmitted acts that harmed his brothers and sisters. Although Grandfather Ji was angry, the second uncle was still a blood rtive, so he was assigned to Africa instead. Even Grandmother Ji was very dissatisfied with Ji Jingchen¡¯s second uncle.


    Many years had passed, yet Ji Jingchen¡¯s second uncle had always been in contact with the shareholders of the Ji Corporation. If he were to find out about this secret, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    Although Du Jiuyuan understood Ji Jingchen¡¯s problem, it was still hard for her to ept it. Du Jiuyuan also realized that Ji Jingchen, whom she had loved for many years, had never gotten to know her.


    ¡°Then weren¡¯t you afraid of hurting me? You still came to my ce after you drank.¡± The corners of Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mouth curled up in a strange arc. It was impossible to tell what emotions she was feeling right now.


    ¡°My friends forced me to drink. But since I¡¯ve been taking pills to control my disorders, I thought I could control it,¡± Ji Jingchen exined.


    Du Jiuyuan wanted to say something so that Ji Jingchen would stop seeing Li Ruyan. The woman always made Du Jiuyuan feel that she had ulterior motives, but Du Jiuyuan swallowed her words.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen¡­¡± Just as Du Jiuyuan was about to say something else, she was interrupted by Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°I¡¯llpensate for the losses I caused here. I¡¯m going to work.¡± Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t give her a chance to speak. He got up and left quickly.


    Du Jiuyuan walked to the bedroom door and saw the ss shards and destroyed cosmetics ced in the room¡¯s corner. She could guess how miserable Ji Jingchen feltst night.


    Her heart was in a mess. She only now realized that the man who had once given her happiness was suffering from within. In his heart, there was only darkness and endless pain.


    ¡­


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t go back to the Ji family home. Instead, he went straight to the office since there was a set of clean clothes and a private shower room there. He took a shower and changed. As soon as he came out, he received a call from Lu Ziang.


    ¡°How was it? Did you make any progressst night?¡± Lu Ziang¡¯s voice sounded like he had been drinking for the entire night.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t reply. He hung up the phone and added Lu Ziang¡¯s number to his blocklist. Ji Jingchen then called Peter and asked him to send Du Jiuyuanpensation for what he had broken.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t go to the studio. Instead, she cleaned up the mess at home. Her tears fell unconsciously upon seeing the bloody ss shards. She could only imagine how helpless Ji Jingchen was.


    The doorbell rang, and she opened the door without thinking.


    ¡°Miss Du, please excuse me.. I¡¯m here to deliver something on CEO Ji¡¯s orders,¡± Peter said respectfully.

 Chapter 96 - Why Don’t You Arrange It for Your Bedroom?

    <h4>Chapter 96: Why Don¡¯t You Arrange It for Your Bedroom?</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan did not understand what was going on. She then made way for Peter and a group of workers behind him.


    Two hourster, all the workers finally got out of the room. It stunned Du Jiuyuan when she walked in.


    They had reced all the decorations in the room with pink-colored ones. Pink curtains, pink dressing cabs, pink beds, and the scariest thing was pink bed sheets too.


    ¡°Miss Du, are you satisfied with the room that I helped you decorate?¡± Peter scratched his head and asked sincerely.


    ¡°Do you like pink very much?¡± It seemed like Du Jiuyuan was not as happy as Peter had imagined.


    ¡°Is pink, not good?¡± Peter nodded and asked happily while looking at the room filled with pink items.


    ¡°Then why don¡¯t you arrange for your bedroom to bepletely in pink?¡± Du Jiuyuan could not exin.


    She did not understand why a man would like pink. Even she didn¡¯t like the delicate colors of pink!


    ¡°My entire house is pink in color. My only regret is that CEO Ji won¡¯t let me wear pink to work,¡± Peter said with a frown.


    Du Jiuyuan realized she couldn¡¯tmunicate with him, so she said directly, ¡°Tear it down! I¡¯ll write a list for you, and you can buy new decorations ording to my wishes!¡±


    Peter was shocked, but he agreed immediately and did as she said. Du Jiuyuan sent Peter a new list of items she wished to have, including styles and colors.


    Then, her master called to remind her that they had an appointment, so Du Jiuyuan gave the house key to Peter and went to her master¡¯s house to meet the new job applicants.


    ¡­


    When Du Jiuyuan arrived, a man and a woman were standing at her master¡¯s door. They hadn¡¯t entered her master¡¯s house yet.


    ¡°What are you two doing here?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked.


    The man turned around, and Du Jiuyuan was surprised when she saw his face. The man had perfect facial features. His skin was fair, his eyes were delicate, and he had the temperament of a schr.


    Du Jiuyuan had seen many good-looking men. Men as charming as Lu Ziang, men as brutal as Gu Xingchen, and men as reserved as Ji Jingchen. However, she had never seen a man like this one before. The moment she saw him, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s mind was filled with surprise.


    When the woman beside him turned around, she seemed to look inferior, but she gave out the feeling that she was a well-behaved girl.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Ye Mubai.¡± Ye Mubai reached out his hand and said gently.


    ¡°Mr. Ye, are you here to apply for a job?¡± Du Jiuyuan shook his hand politely and asked.


    Ye Mubai nodded and pointed at the in-looking woman. ¡°So is she. Master Yuan Hua sent us here.¡±


    ¡°Hello, My Name Is Ye Muqing. Here are our resumes. Please have a look.¡± The woman was very polite.


    She took out her resume from her briefcase and showed it to Du Jiuyuan. Du Jiuyuan took their resumes generously and entered the house when Ye Mubai stopped her.


    ¡°Master Yuan Hua said that she won¡¯t be seeing you today. She asked you to interview the both of us,¡± Ye Mubai exined his actions.


    She had not offended her master, so why was her master avoiding her? Du Jiuyuan thought to herself.


    ¡°Alright, follow me then.¡± Du Jiuyuan led the two of them to her studio. He Lili and Susu were both surprised to see Ye Mubai.


    This man had an extraordinary temperament and was very good-looking. They could not recall ever seeing someone like him in the entertainment industry before. Du Jiuyuan led them to the office and went through their resumes.


    The resumes were just two thin sheets of A4 printed paper. Besides their basic information, their academic qualifications, ces where they had worked, and the various awards they received in university were also listed.


    ¡°Are you two Chinese?¡± Du Jiuyuan put down the resumes and looked at the two people in front of her.


    ¡°My brother and I were born in Hong Kong City, but we grew up abroad,¡± Ye Muqing replied.


    ¡°Your resumes are very impressive. Both of you received various awards during your university days. The ces where you worked were all famous brandpanies. Why did youe back to Hong Kong City?


    ¡°Did you apply for this job through Master Yuan Hua?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan found that their resumes were almost identical. Both of them were equally outstanding. Yet, Du Jiuyuan was not blinded by their impressive resumes. Instead, she was baffled why they chose to join her studio.


    Her master¡¯s connections were extensive. They could have chosen a higher and broader tform to develop through her master¡¯s help.


    ¡°The development prospects abroad are good, but we are Chinese, after all.. We also want to set up a family in the ce where we were born,¡± Ye Mubai exined.

 Chapter 97 - I Hope We Can Work Together Happily in the Future!

    <h4>Chapter 97: I Hope We Can Work Together Happily in the Future!</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Many people feel that we cannote up with good fashion designs in our country. Everyone said that our country doesn¡¯t have any outstanding designers. I want to break that myth,¡± Ye Muqing added.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you guys to have such a high level of patriotism.¡± Du Jiuyuan was a little surprised. There weren¡¯t many people like them nowadays.


    Nowadays, most people worship foreign brands, but they have forgotten that Hong Kong City also has its brand. Each dynasty would leave countless treasures with five thousand years of Chinese history.


    ¡°Miss Du¡¯s first design was a cheongsam for Luoluo. Didn¡¯t she sessfully disy the beauty of our country¡¯s national style to everyone?¡± Ye Mubai smiled warmly.


    When Du Jiuyuan first asked her master to make Luoluo a cheongsam, even He Lili, her closest friend, did not expect her to put in so much effort.


    ¡°Miss Du, we like your understanding of our country¡¯s style. Although Yuan Hua Studio is not yet the best team right now, we can make it the best together,¡± Ye Mubai continued calmly upon realizing that Du Jiuyuan did not say anything further.


    ¡°I thank you for your love of Yuan Hua Studio, but as you can see, there are only three people in our team. I can only pay both of you the same amount that I pay my other two employees. However, the sry will gradually increase in the future.¡± Du Jiuyuan said with some hesitation.


    ¡°The sry isn¡¯t a problem. The two of us aren¡¯t short of money right now,¡± Ye Mubai agreed immediately.


    ¡°Wouldn¡¯t you consider the low sry to be unfair?¡± Du Jiuyuan asked.


    ¡°No, we won¡¯t. We are sacrificing ourselves for the sake of art and fashion.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan stood up and stretched out her hand. ¡°Wee to Yuan Hua Studio. I hope we can work together happily in the future.¡±


    The three of them looked at each other and smiled. Suddenly, He Lili pushed the door open and entered. ¡°Yuanyuan,e and take a look!¡±


    Ye Mubai followed Du Jiuyuan out of the office. Ye Muqing, however, did not.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, look!¡± He Lili urged.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Why are you so excited? Didn¡¯t I tell you always to be steady?¡±


    Susu made way for Du Jiuyuan to sit down. When she sat down and saw theputer interface, she was a little stunned.


    He Lili chimed in from the side. ¡°BLACK ising to Hong Kong to expand its market!¡±


    BLACK was a menswear brand founded by a young American designer named Master H. Young people widely loved it. The most important thing was that Master H had won the award coveted by all designers for several years in a row ¡ª the champion of Global Design Awards. This was an unprecedented achievement within the design industry.


    ¡°Master H.¡± Du Jiuyuan stared at the announcement made by BLACK on the screen. She couldn¡¯t believe that BLACK woulde to Hong Kong City one day.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, do you think your idol, Master H, will follow his brand to Hong Kong City? If hees, you will have a chance to meet your idol!¡± He Lili looked even more excited than Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that easy. He once mentioned that he wanted to focus his career abroad.¡± Du Jiuyuan came back to her senses and said with some regret.


    She did not follow celebrities, but she followed trends. She knew that Master H was determined to have his designs being in the limelight all the time. However, Master H himself had always been mysterious. Apart from participating inpetitions, he rarely appeared in public. Plenty of people only knew about him as much as Du Jiuyuan did. The only precise information they had was that Master H was Chinese descent.


    ¡°That¡¯s not important! BLACK will need a spokesperson to enter the Chinese market. Do you think we can cooperate with them?¡± He Lili asked.


    ¡°Do you think we¡¯re the only ones who want to work with them? Manypanies will want to work with him when BLACKes. Thepetition will be extraordinarily tight! It will not be an easy task to work with them.¡±


    Although Yuan Hua Studio had some reputation now, it was still a new studio after all. The studio was not aspetitive as styling teams which had be famous from early on. He Lili¡¯s words moved Du Jiuyuan, but she was being realistic. She knew that her studio could notpete at the moment.


    ¡°We may not have any advantages now, but we are united! As long as we are united, we will have a chance, don¡¯t you think so?¡± He Lili poked Ye Mubai, who was beside her, and said confidently.


    ¡°Yes! How can we talk about sess or failure if we don¡¯t try?¡± Ye Mubai continued.


    Du Jiuyuan was very envious of their personalities.. They were pure optimists and felt that nothing wasplicated.

 Chapter 98 - BLACK Was About to Enter Hong Kong City

    <h4>Chapter 98: BLACK Was About to Enter Hong Kong City</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Ye Mubai saw that Du Jiuyuan did not look very confident, so he said, ¡°Victory can never be guaranteed, but defeat is certain if one gives up from the very beginning.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right! Yuanyuan, don¡¯t you want to meet your idol? Let¡¯s give it a try, shall we?¡± He Lili quickly echoed as she shook Du Jiuyuan¡¯s arm.


    Du Jiuyuan was confused by her shaking and immediately agreed, ¡°Okay then. I will try and fight for it.¡±


    ¡°Great!¡± He Lili high-fived Susu to celebrate. ¡°By the way, I still don¡¯t know the name of this handsome guy!¡±


    ¡°His name is Ye Mubai, and I¡¯m Ye Muqing. We are siblings.¡± Ye Muqing had walked over and interrupted when she heard He Lili¡¯s words.


    Du Jiuyuan officially introduced the two of them. ¡°Yes, let me formally introduce the new stylists of our Yuan Hua Studio¡ª Ye Mubai and Ye Muqing.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll just be my brother¡¯s assistant,¡± Ye Muqing corrected her.


    This surprised Du Jiuyuan a little. Looking at her resume, Ye Muqing could very well be qualified for her brother¡¯s position, but she was willing to settle as Ye Mubai¡¯s assistant. It seemed that their rtionship was really deep.


    ¡°Hello, my name is He Lili. I¡¯m a makeup artist, and I love Lu Ziang!¡± He Lili restrained herself a little and was kind to introduce herself. ¡°By the way, you can call me Lili.¡±


    ¡°This is Su Qing. She¡¯s currently in charge of the studio¡¯s logistics.¡± Du Jiuyuan saw that Su Qing hadn¡¯t said anything, so she took the initiative to introduce her.


    ¡°Just call her Susu. Simrly, I¡¯ll call you Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing, okay?¡± He Lili¡¯s enthusiasm was like fire. She immediately assigned nicknames to both of them.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mess around. You¡¯d scare off our new joiners!¡± Du Jiuyuan hurriedly tried to make up for it.¡± Lili has a naturally annoying personality. Please don¡¯t take offense.¡±


    Ye Muqing and Ye Mubai looked at each other and nodded slightly. They had a tacit understanding.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. From now on, we¡¯ll be working in the same studio. You can call me whatever you want.¡± Ye Mubai¡¯s bright and clear voice, making people feel veryfortable.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, there¡¯s such a good-looking guy and a good-looking woman in our studio today. Don¡¯t you think we should go out and have a good meal?¡± He Lili was attracted to Ye Mubai. A man as good-looking as him was pleasing to her eyes.


    Du Jiuyuan naturally understood what He Lili was thinking. He Lili was merely trying to find an excuse.


    ¡°You guys choose the ce. I¡¯m going to work.¡± Du Jiuyuan suddenly thought of something and asked Susu to bring Ye Mubai and Ye Muqing to pick their workces. He Lili also followed.


    ¡°Hey, Xiao Bai, what do you want to have for dinner? Seafood, barbecue, or hotpot?¡± He Lili asked as if she was already on very good terms with the new joiners.


    ¡°We don¡¯t mind. You decide for us!¡± Without Du Jiuyuan around, Ye Mubai¡¯s tone had changed drastically.


    However, the passionate He Lili did not take notice of it. She was busy holding her cell phone and tried to look for a good ce to eat.


    ¡­


    In Haido¡¯s Private Room.


    He Lili ordered a meal without caring about the price. Du Jiuyuan ordered the hotpot, afraid that the two new joiners would not eat spicy food.


    ¡°What? Mandarin Duck Pot? How boring!¡± He Lili pouted and said.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. We can all eat spicy food.¡± Ye Mubai smiled and said.


    ¡°It¡¯s still better to order the Mandarin Duck Pot. My throat has been ufortable recently, and I don¡¯t want to eat spicy food.¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t sleepst night, and her throat was a little inmed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t give in to her too much. It will spoil her,¡± Du Jiuyuan said to Ye Mubai.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. Women are meant to be spoiled.¡± As they spoke, Ye Mubai nced at Ye Muqing, and the two siblings smiled at each other.


    Du Jiuyuan saw that the two of them didn¡¯t mind and didn¡¯t say anything else. It had to be said that the two of them not only had solid professional knowledge. Their rtionship as siblings was very strong, and both of them had a good temper.


    While waiting for the dishes, Ye Mubai took the initiative to find a topic to talk about. ¡°Jiuyuan, do you like Master H very much?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan did not hide her admiration for Master H and praised, ¡°Yes. He is a talented designer. I believe that he will create more outstanding works in the near future.¡±


    A faint smile appeared on Ye Mubai¡¯s face.


    ¡°Mubai, you spent plenty of time in the United States. Have you ever seen Master H?¡± Du Jiuyuan thought of the resume she had seen earlier and asked,


    Ye Mubai shook his head, indicating that he had not.


    Du Jiuyuan was a little disappointed. ¡°It seems like he truly lives in seclusion and keeps a low profile!¡±


    He Lili suddenly interjected, ¡°Stop chatting. The dishes are here. Let¡¯s eat!¡±


    Their dinnersted for three hours.. It was already 10:30 pm when it ended.

 Chapter 99 - Don’t Do That in the Future

    <h4>Chapter 99: Don¡¯t Do That in the Future</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    He Lili was a glutton. She added a few more dishes along the way, and everyone was full in the end. He Lili alone consumed tworge tes of meat by herself.


    Out of the five of them, Ye Mubai drove while Susu and He Lili hailed a taxi and left together. Ye Muqing said little throughout the night, making people feel she was just Ye Mubai¡¯s shadow. For her to respect her brother so much, how could people not envy such love between siblings?


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, where do you live?¡± Ye Mubai asked.


    Du Jiuyuan gave her address without hesitation.


    ¡°What a coincidence. After returning to the country, we also bought two houses in that area. Get in the car. I¡¯ll drop you off.¡± Ye Mubai opened the door of the passenger seat like a gentleman.


    Ye Muqing was already in the backseat. Her silence had be synonymous with her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sit in the back! I wish to talk with Muqing.¡± Du Jiuyuan opened the back door and got into the car quickly.


    Ye Mubai closed the passenger seat door awkwardly and strolled to the other side. He got into the car and started the engine.


    The three of them did not speak on the way back. It was only when the car entered the residential area that Ye Mubai asked, ¡°Our houses are in Building No.1. What about you?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan pointed in a specific direction. She was only one building away from Ye Mubai and Ye Muqing¡¯s house. The car stopped next to the red Maybach. Du Jiuyuan got off and went upstairs after saying goodbye.


    However, Ye Mubai¡¯s car did not move at all. He watched Du Jiuyuan gradually disappear into the distance. Finally, Ye Muqing said, ¡°Brother, it¡¯s time for me to take my medicine. Let¡¯s go home!¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Only then did Ye Mubai react. He steered the car and went home.


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan used her spare key to open the door. Once inside, she was utterly shocked upon switching on the lights.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, are you insane? Did you n to scare me to death?¡± Du Jiuyuan thought that there was a burr in the house and her heart skipped a beat.


    Ji Jingchen was dressed in a dark blue suit and was half-leaning on the sofa. There were a few types of expensive mineral water on the coffee table. Du Jiuyuan took off her shoes and took a few steps to look around. She realized that there was no one else in the room.


    ¡°Who was that man?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice sounded like it was ufortably squeezed out from his teeth.


    Du Jiuyuan was stunned. She immediately realized that Ji Jingchen was talking about Ye Mubai.


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business!¡± Du Jiuyuan hated the way Ji Jingchen questioned her.


    ¡°How far have the two of you gotten?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s tone didn¡¯t change as he continued to question her.


    Du Jiuyuan was frightened by his appearance. She thought back to how he had lost control yesterday, and her heart ached a little.


    However, she still didn¡¯t relent. ¡°It is none of your business, CEO Ji. Besides, it¡¯s veryte. Please leave my house.¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes turned red when he heard Du Jiuyuan address him as CEO Ji again. He stood up and walked in front of her. His tall figurepletely enveloped her. ¡°Yuanyuan, tell me, who is that man? What is your rtionship with him?¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s imposing manner made people shudder. Du Jiuyuan avoided his direct gaze. ¡°He is the new designer that my studio hired. Didn¡¯t you see his sister sitting beside me? He Lili organized a weing dinner for the both of them. I didn¡¯t drive, so he and his sister dropped me off on the way back.¡± Du Jiuyuan exined in a bad mood.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s gloomy aura slowly dissipated, and his tightly furrowed brows rxed. He then said, ¡°Let¡¯s eat!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan suspected that Ji Jingchen was deaf. She clearly exined that she had already had dinner.


    However, she still walked to the dining table and saw four dishes alongside a soup neatly ced on it. The soup was already cold. It seemed that Ji Jingchen had been waiting for her for a long time.


    Suddenly, Du Jiuyuan thought about something. ¡°You made all these?¡±


    Ji Jingchen nodded and did not deny it.


    However, the kitchen looked clean, showing that it hasn¡¯t been used recently. Du Jiuyuan remembered that she had previously tried Ji Jingchen¡¯s cooking. She picked up her chopsticks and casually took a bite. It tasted like the food from Ji Jingchen¡¯s favorite restaurant. Du Jiuyuan glimpsed the takeaway box in the trash can and immediately put down her chopsticks.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t Peter teach you that the takeaway box needs to be destroyed?¡± Even without the takeaway box, Du Jiuyuan could still identify the taste.


    The atmosphere was very awkward. For the first time, Ji Jingchen looked embarrassed and said in a low voice, ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten yet.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve eaten. If you want to eat, eat alone.¡± Du Jiuyuan turned around and was about to enter the bedroom.


    ¡°In the future, don¡¯t do that again..¡± Ji Jingchen said this for no reason.

 Chapter 100 - Trade Secret

    <h4>Chapter 100: Trade Secret</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan was a little confused, so she asked, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t sell my cell phone number in the future. I don¡¯t like it.¡± Ji Jingchen was a very important person. Hence his cell phone number could be considered a trade secret.


    If Ji Jingchen¡¯s number were discovered by someone unwanted, Du Jiuyuan would be in trouble.


    Du Jiuyuan did not reply. She stood rooted to the ground for a few seconds. In the end, she walked to the dining table, picked up the dishes, and ced them in the microwave.


    Five minutester, the steaming hot dishes and soup were ced on the table. Du Jiuyuan made herself a cup of honey lemon water and pulled out a chair to sit down.


    ¡°I¡¯m full from the hotpot tonight. I¡¯ll just drink some water.¡± She meant to say that Ji Jingchen should start eating, but she drank instead.


    Ji Jingchen said nothing. He picked up the bowl and chopsticks, then ate a few mouthfuls before throwing the rest away. He got up and was about to wash the dishes when Du Jiuyuan stopped him.


    ¡°Excuse me. You¡¯re still injured. I don¡¯t want Peter to send me a set of pink cutlery tomorrow.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan took the bowl and chopsticks and went to the kitchen to clean. Ji Jingchen was standing at the kitchen door. His slender figure leaned against the ss door, looking like an abandoned child.


    ¡°Is your studio still short of people?¡± Ji Jingchen asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business,¡± Du Jiuyuan answered coldly.


    ¡°I can help, you...¡± before Ji Jingchen could finish, he was interrupted by Du Jiuyuan again.


    ¡°You¡¯ve eaten your meal and thrown away the leftovers. Are you done yet? Shouldn¡¯t you leave?¡± Du Jiuyuan said impatiently.


    Ji Jingchen thought it was probably the takeout food that made her unhappy, so he said, ¡°Then I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t reply and continued to wash the dishes.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving. Aren¡¯t you going to send me off?¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, we¡¯re divorced. Do you think that I¡¯ll still cling to you unwillingly like before?¡± Du Jiuyuan felt incredulous.


    Ji Jingchen felt a little ufortable. He let out a long sigh and left dejectedly.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t wish to treat him so harshly. However, she had seen him lose control with her own eyes. It was impossible for her not to be afraid.


    Although they were divorced now, she couldn¡¯t guarantee that Ji Jingchen wouldn¡¯t repeat the same mistake. Domestic violence has be an unavoidable topic in today¡¯s society.


    Everything was still the same. Although Du Jiuyuan¡¯s heart ached for him, and she could understand him, but she wasn¡¯t a saint. She didn¡¯t have the fearless heart she had before. So, she couldn¡¯t return to his side.


    ¡­


    In Li Ruyan¡¯s consulting room, Ji Jingchen paid her ate-night visit. Li Ruyan had met a difficult client earlier and was about to leave after settling everything. Ji Jingchenid down on the recliner and looked at the ceiling without saying anything.


    ¡°CEO Ji, I¡¯ve already gotten off work.¡± Li Ruyan rubbed the space between her eyebrows. Recently, she doubted herself and wondered why she liked Ji Jingchen.


    What exactly did she like about him? She wanted him so much that she had gone against her professional ethics. Li Ruyan was so infatuated with Ji Jingchen until she had changed so much for him.


    ¡°It looks like your condition is under control.¡± Li Ruyan tried her best to face Ji Jingchen with the attitude of a professional psychiatrist.


    ¡°My heart hurts,¡± Ji Jingchen said with his eyes narrowed.


    ¡°If it hurts, go to the hospital and call the cardiology department.¡± Li Ruyan frowned, but her tone was calm.


    ¡°I want to drink.¡± Ji Jingchen¡¯s voice sounded very sad. He was so sad that he even wanted to use alcohol to numb his feelings. If he were drunk, he wouldn¡¯t have to remember everything, and it wouldn¡¯t hurt as much.


    Knowing that she had no hope of getting off work, Li Ruyan put down her briefcase and walked to Ji Jingchen¡¯s side. She pulled out a chair and sat down.


    ¡°How many times do I need to tell you? You can¡¯t touch alcohol or cigarettes. They will stimte your brain nerves and induce your illness.¡± Li Ruyan sighed. She knew it would be useless to remind him.


    ¡°The person who sent Du Jiuyuan home tonight was a man. I asked her, and she said that the man was a new designer hired by the studio. My love for her is like flowing water, and I can¡¯t control myself anymore. I even wanted to hide her from others.¡± Ji Jingchen said what he was thinking.


    For a moment, that was what he thought.


    ¡°The current me wants to see her at all times. I want to know what she is doing. I want to know more about her. I even enjoy the way she is angry with me.¡± Ji Jingchen rambled on.. This was the first time he had said so much to Li Ruyan in one breath.

 Chapter 101 - I Can’t Get Rid of Her

    <h4>Chapter 101: I Can¡¯t Get Rid of Her</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Li Ruyan felt a wave of disdain in her heart. If Ji Jingchen weren¡¯t someone she couldn¡¯t afford to offend, she would have left him alone at her workce long ago.


    Looking at the current situation, she didn¡¯t understand why she fell for such a man. Not only did it not conform to her values, but it also didn¡¯t conform to her general perspectives.


    ¡®Forget about it. I won¡¯t argue further with this man. Isn¡¯t he a sc*mbag?¡¯


    ¡°Ahem. CEO Ji, you have unknowingly developed a psychological dependence on Miss Du, which led to this situation. As a professional psychiatrist, I suggest you keep some of your possessiveness to prevent your rtionship with Miss Du from reaching an irreparable point.¡± Li Ruyan stood up straight. She coughed lightly and pretended to be very professional.


    ¡°Stop pretending. Are you trying to say I¡¯m a sc*mbag?¡± Ji Jingchen raised his head to look at her and urately caught a trace of disdain in her eyes.


    Li Ruyan was speechless.


    ¡®I did not! I was looking at it from a professional point of view.¡¯


    If Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t start hispany, he would be an excellent psychologist¡ª not an ordinary one, but a psychologist with a doctorate!


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and his deep voice seemed to be devoid of any emotion. ¡°I don¡¯t know since when it became so difficult to give up on her.¡±


    When one could not give up and could not forget, this was the most torturous state in any rtionship.


    Li Ruyan sighed. She had never thought that Ji Jingchen would one day be such a hopeless romantic. Perhaps others didn¡¯t know how Ji Jingchen fell in love with Du Jiuyuan, but Li Ruyan knew it clearly in her heart. She had used a few years to carve a deep brand in his heart.


    Based on Ji Jingchen¡¯s understanding, no matter where he was, there would always be people who missed him the moment he turned around. Du Jiuyuan had already be an indispensable light in his life.


    Now that the light had been decisively extinguished, Ji Jingchen was naturally not used to it. Du Jiuyuan would never know what her love meant to Ji Jingchen.


    ¡­


    When Du Jiuyuan arrived at the studio early the following day, Susu had already arrived. She had done all the preparations and even made Du Jiuyuan a cup of coffee. Du Jiuyuan saw that she had cleaned the studio spotless. She took the coffee and said, ¡°Thank you. You don¡¯t have to worry about the cleaning work in the future. There will be someone to clean it up.¡±


    She did not hire Susu to work in the studio as a handyman. Susu smiled sweetly. ¡°These are all trivial matters that are easy toplete. If I arrive early, I can do them all by myself. Besides, this way, I can save the money to hire a cleaner!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan smiled and said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll give you the cleaner¡¯s sry.¡±


    Susu was afraid that she would misunderstand. ¡°Sister Jiuyuan, I¡¯m not doing this because I want a raise in my sry.¡±


    ¡°I know, but I can¡¯t let you do the work of two people for free!¡±


    Susu smiled. ¡°Sister Jiu Yuan, I¡¯m pleased here. You¡¯re very kind to me too.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything.


    Susu thought of something and ran out to get a document. ¡°Sister Jiuyuan, I¡¯ve received news that BLACK ising to Hong Kong City. They¡¯re looking for a partner.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan took the document and flipped through it. ¡°How did you know about this?¡±


    ¡°We have an assistant group. If there¡¯s any news, we¡¯ll share it.¡±


    She has a weak and good personality, so everyone likes her. If there were any news, they would tell her.


    Du Jiuyuan looked up at her, ¡°You didn¡¯t get much rest after receiving so much information, did you? I¡¯ll give you half a day off in the afternoon. Go back and rest.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need, Sister Jiuyuan.¡±


    ¡°This is an order,¡± Du Jiuyuan said seriously.


    Susu couldn¡¯t refuse anymore. ¡°Sister Jiuyuan, I¡¯ll be leaving first then.¡±


    Just as she left, Ye Mubai knocked on the door and entered. ¡°Good morning, Director Du.¡±


    ¡°Good morning, Xiao Bai.¡± Du Jiuyuan handed him the document after greeting him.


    ¡°What do you think?¡±


    ¡°Have you decided to work with BLACK?¡±


    ¡°I want to give it a try. There might be some hope if I give it a try.¡±


    ¡°ording to what I found out, BLACK doesn¡¯t cater to the older generation. Instead, the brand dominates the market for the younger poption. Based on our current situation, we don¡¯t stand a chance.¡±


    ¡°What you mean is...¡± Du Jiuyuan wanted to say something but hesitated.


    ¡°Yuan Hua Studio is a startup. Who would you choose if you were given a choice between arge corporation and a startup?¡± Ye Mubai pointed out a crucial thing.


    However, Yuan Hua Studio needed arge amount of registered capital to register as argerpany. It seemed that if she wanted to work with BLACK, she needed to solve the funding problem first. Seeing that she was frowning, Ye Mubai asked, ¡°Are you worried about the funding problem?¡±


    ¡°Leave this matter to me. You guys can focus on your work.¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s any trouble, let me know.. I¡¯ll see if I can help.¡±

 Chapter 102 - I Won’t Remarry You

    <h4>Chapter 102: I Won¡¯t Remarry You</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    After Ye Mubai left, Du Jiuyuan unlocked her phone to check her contact list. She definitely couldn¡¯t afford such arge sum of money, but she could get someone to invest some funds into herpany. Her slender fingers stopped moving and she sent a message over.


    Du Jiuyuan texted, ¡°Is Superstar Lu free tonight?¡±


    When Lu Ziang received the WeChat message, he was shooting an advertisement by the pool and almost dropped his phone into the pool. The next second, he sent a screenshot of the message to Ji Jingchen.


    Lu Ziang texted, ¡°Jingchen, I swear I don¡¯t have anything to do with her.¡±


    Two minutester, Ji Jingchen replied, ¡°Go ahead, promise her.¡±


    Lu Ziang responded, ¡°Are you trying to catch me in the act? I can¡¯t afford a scandal. My current girlfriend has a huge fan group.¡±


    Ji Jingchen replied, ¡°Get lost!¡±


    ¡­


    The two of them agreed to meet at the Civic Bar at 8 pm.


    When Du Jiuyuan arrived, Lu Ziang hadn¡¯t arrived yet. The waiter took her to Lu Ziang¡¯s usual private room and asked her what she wanted to drink. Du Jiuyuan ordered a simple cocktail to quench her thirst. After waiting for half an hour, the door of the private room opened. Lu Ziang smiled and walked to the sofa to sit down.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry I was a little busy.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan curved her lips. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I know you¡¯re a busy man.¡±


    Lu Ziang frowned. ¡°Don¡¯t smile at me. When you smile at me, I get nervous.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was utterly speechless when she heard that. She thought to herself, ¡®What¡¯s wrong with you? If I don¡¯t smile at you, what do you want me to do? Cry at you instead?¡¯


    Du Jiuyuan ordered some wine and a fruit te. She drank a few sips with Lu Ziang before getting to the point.


    ¡°Do you know BLACK?¡±


    ¡°I do. It¡¯s just a very popr brand.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan poured him some wine. ¡°They¡¯re going to establish themselves in Hong Kong City soon. They¡¯ll be looking for a partner.¡±


    Lu Ziang immediately understood what she meant. ¡°Regarding this matter, I¡¯ll rmend you to them when the timees.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan raised her eyebrows and exined, ¡°What I mean is that we can both win.¡±


    ¡°You want us to cooperate?¡±


    ¡°You want to be their spokesperson, and I want to have a cooperation with them. It¡¯s just that I¡¯m short of funds.¡± Du Jiuyuan smiled faintly.


    Lu Ziang almost spat out the wine that he had just drunk. ¡°It seems like you¡¯re treating me like a s*cker!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that. We¡¯re in a cooperative rtionship. If I get you to be their spokesperson, won¡¯t it be a win-win situation?¡±


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, why didn¡¯t I realize that you were so smart before? You weren¡¯t pretending to be stupid before, were you?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan raised her eyebrows. ¡°When have I ever said that I was stupid? It¡¯s you who think that I¡¯m stupid since I came from the countryside.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Seeing that he didn¡¯t speak, Du Jiuyuan continued, ¡°You know my ability. I definitely won¡¯t put myself in a disadvantageous position.¡±


    ¡°May I ask, Miss Du, how much do you want me to invest?¡± Lu Ziang was obviously tempted and asked tentatively.


    When Du Jiuyuan saw his attitude, she smiled lightly and said, ¡°Not much, not much. 100 million yuan is fine.¡±


    ¡°D*mn it!¡± This time, he really spat his wine out.


    ¡®100 million yuan?! Du Jiuyuan really thinks so highly of herself!¡¯


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, do you think I¡¯m a stupid rich man? Are you nning to not pay a single cent ande up with a 100 million business deal with me?¡±


    ¡°If I take up your time to discuss any business deals less than 100 million yuan, it¡¯ll be such a waste of your time. After my divorce, I forked out all my funds to establish myself in the industry and I still have to support such arge studio. I really can¡¯t fork out any more funds,¡± Du Jiuyuan said solemnly. She spoke very seriously so that no one could see any ws in her words.


    ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. Anyway, sooner orter, you¡¯ll have to remarry Ji Jingchen. When the timees, what is 100 million yuan for you¡­¡± Lu Ziang sighed in his heart and then said nothing after that.


    Suddenly, he saw Du Jiuyuan¡¯s face turn cold, and saw her pleasant expression from before disappeared.


    ¡°This is the specific dividends and rted ns for this deal. Today, I¡¯m here to speak to you as the Director of Yuan Hua Studio. It has nothing to do with Ji Jingchen. Let¡¯s not talk about any personal feelings. Moreover, there¡¯s no way I¡¯ll remarry him!¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s attitude was very firm.


    After she finished speaking, the door of the private room in the bar was pushed open. Ji Jingchen was dressed in a ck suit with dark patterns. He didn¡¯t wear a tie and walked in with big strides.


    Du Jiuyuan rolled her eyes at Lu Ziang. It was obvious that there was a viin who had tipped Ji Jingchen off! Lu Ziang shrugged with an innocent look on his face. I only told him that you were looking for me. I didn¡¯t tell him the location or time.


    Ji Jingchen sat down beside Du Jiuyuan and said, ¡°You guys can proceed with your discussion!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan swallowed the words that were about toe out of her mouth. Ji Jingchen picked up Du Jiuyuan¡¯s wine ss and took a sip. No matter how stupid Lu Ziang was, he knew that if he were to fork out money, he would have to eventually scram home for a blind date.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I don¡¯t have any ready cash recently. I really can¡¯t afford it.¡±


    Ji Jingchen said to Du Jiuyuan, ¡°He doesn¡¯t have as much money as I do. Can I invest in this project?¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Du Jiuyuan directly refused.


    Ji Jingchen lowered his attitude and coaxed her, ¡°I¡¯ll only invest money. I won¡¯t interfere with anything else.¡±


    ¡°No. Since Mr. Lu isn¡¯t willing to invest, I¡¯ll leave first.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan got up and was about to leave.


    Ji Jingchen held her hand and asked, ¡°Yuanyuan, are you still angry aboutst night?¡±

 Chapter 103 - Du Jiuyuan, You’re Heartless

    <h4>Chapter 103: Du Jiuyuan, You¡¯re Heartless</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡®What happenedst night?¡¯


    Lu Ziang stared at the two of them with a gossipy gaze. Ji Jingchen looked over coldly.


    Lu Ziang stood up immediately. ¡°I need to pee. You guys can talk.¡±


    After saying that, he ran away quickly.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, it was my faultst night. I shouldn¡¯t have lied to you.¡± His voice was low and hoarse, and his attitude was sincere.


    After all, to get rid of Ji Jingchen, Doctor Li had told himst night that women hated lying the most. However, women were more soft-hearted, especially women who had loved him so deeply. As long as he lowered himself and apologized properly, Yuanyuan would forgive him.


    Du Jiuyuan wanted to free herself from his grasp, but she was too weak and couldn¡¯t resist Ji Jingchen¡¯s strong binding force.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, I won¡¯t ept your investment, not because of our personal grudges, but because if nothing goes wrong, the studio will be my lifelong goal. Do you understand?¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes met hers. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, ¡°I understand.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this man didn¡¯t lose control, and he was still with his senses. At the very least, he could understand what she meant.


    However, the arrogant man¡¯s voice sounded again. ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll have Peter send you a fresh proposal. Everything will be done ording to the contract.¡±


    An arrogant man will always be an arrogant man!


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, why don¡¯t you understand? I can ept anyone¡¯s investment, but I can¡¯t ept yours.¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s handsome face instantly turned cold, and his tone was indifferent. ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because if I want my studio to stand tall and strong, it absolutely can¡¯t have anything to do with you because I want to be even with you. Ji Jingchen, I definitely won¡¯t turn back, and I won¡¯t remarry you. I¡¯m just a very ordinary woman¡­¡± As Du Jiuyuan said this, her tone paused.


    ¡°When I like someone, I can throw my life away. If I don¡¯t like someone, I¡¯ll be ruthless and won¡¯t turn back. Moreover, when I see you now, I¡¯ll wonder whether your emotions are stable or not. I¡¯ll be thinking if I identally lose control of my words and you might hurt me¡­¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s hands that bound her drooped down powerlessly. The only light left in his eyes instantly disappeared¡ª what reced it was darkness.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t want to hurt him, but she didn¡¯t want to give him any fake hopes. She didn¡¯t dare to turn back, and she didn¡¯t dare to be as reckless as she was a few years ago.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s drooping eyshes seemed to have a few drops of tears hanging on them. His entire body seemed to be wrapped in a thickyer of ice and snow, making it difficult for others to get close to him.


    Du Jiuyuan turned around and was about to leave. Just as she took two steps, Ji Jingchen¡¯s tense voice came into her ears. ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you don¡¯t love me at all. You¡¯re just imagining things now, thinking that you¡¯re still in love with me.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, it could be possible.¡± Du Jiuyuan trembled slightly and blurted out without thinking.


    The only thing she could do for him now was not to give him any fantasies. Lu Ziang gave an excuse that he wanted to pee, but he did not go far. He leaned against the door and heard everything clearly.


    When Du Jiuyuan pulled the door open, Lu Ziang almost fell to the ground.


    Thinking of the heartless words Du Jiuyuan said to Ji Jingchen, Lu Ziang snorted angrily, ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you¡¯re heartless!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan naturally wouldn¡¯t argue with him, and she left him alone.


    Lu Ziang walked into the private room and patted Ji Jingchen¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we don¡¯t want a heartless woman. I¡¯ll find a better one for you!¡±


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t reply. His entire body was gloomy.


    ¡°Jingchen, is it necessary for you to do this? She has already admitted that she has never loved you¡­¡± When he saw Ji Jingchen¡¯s murderous gaze, Lu Ziang¡¯s voice suddenly stopped.


    ¡°Oops. I think I spoke too much. Forget about it then. Since you don¡¯t even care, why should an outsider like me care? You¡¯re just a pure and innocent person with lots of money.¡±


    Ji Jingchen picked up the wine that Du Jiuyuan had drunk and drank it in one gulp. ¡°You don¡¯t understand. She¡¯s really afraid of me hurting her.¡±


    ¡®And for me, I¡¯m afraid that she¡¯ll look at me one day with fear in her eyes.¡¯


    This was actually one of the reasons why Ji Jingchen and Du Jiuyuan rarelymunicated.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll give the order to ban her from the industry tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°Try to do it to her if you dare!¡±


    ¡°I-I¡¯m¡­ just venting my anger for you, alright?¡± Lu Ziang was stunned. He stuttered.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need! If you invest in her studio, I¡¯ll add another 50 million yuan!¡±


    ¡°Jingchen, do you have to go this far? She doesn¡¯t even care about you.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t understand. She¡¯s really afraid of me.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    The next day, Lu Ziang and his manager came looking for Du Jiuyuan with the contract.


    Du Jiuyuan saw that there was an additional 50 million yuan and asked, ¡°Did Ji Jingchen send you here?¡±


    ¡°I came here on my own ord. I thought about it carefullyst night. I believe in your ability, but let me say this first. I want to get my return of investment within a year, or else, I¡¯ll withdraw my investment.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you lose any money.¡±


    After the two discussed, they signed the contract and prepared BLACK¡¯s joint venture proposal..

 Chapter 104 - Your Position Is Being Compromised!

    <h4>Chapter 104: Your Position Is Being Compromised!</h4>


    A month had passed.


    Du Jiuyuan was busy running around throughout the month, she was tired, but she kept herself calm. Du Jiuyuan had never seen Ji Jingchen again throughout the entire month. She hadn¡¯t even heard of any news of him. BLACK¡¯s representative had arrived in Hong Kong. Autumn had already passed, and the roads were covered with golden maple leaves.


    Du Jiuyuan was at LV¡¯s shop counter when she met the representative¡ª Lin Lan.


    ¡°Miss Lin, I¡¯m Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s person in charge,¡± Du Jiuyuan introduced herself gracefully, but she was actually panicking inside.


    Lin Lan looked at her and replied, ¡°Hello, Director Du.¡±


    ¡°Miss Lin, I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve seen the proposal I sent over. If you haven¡¯t, there¡¯s a revised proposal here,¡± Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t beat around the bush.


    ¡°Director Du, what do you think BLACK¡¯s first store in Hong Kong will look like?¡± Lin Lan didn¡¯t take Du Jiuyuan¡¯s proposal and only asked softly.


    ¡°Is this considered an assessment before the coboration?¡±


    ¡°Our President said that this coboration will be handed over to whoever satisfies him.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan immediately felt that it was not strange when she heard that it was Master H.


    Du Jiuyuan looked around and said, ¡°There is no need to follow the European and American decoration style. The tone of this store is mainly Chinese style. One area is mainly green bamboo, disying low-key and reserved clothes. The other area is mainly red plum, disying bright and bright clothes.¡±


    Lin Lan¡¯s eyes shed with surprise. Someone actually had the same idea as the president.


    Du Jiuyuan saw that Lin Lan didn¡¯t say anything, so she asked. ¡°Was my suggestion not eptable?¡±


    ¡°Director Du¡¯s idea is unique. I will definitely pass on your suggestion to the President. I will also look at the proposal carefully. As for the results, we will have to wait for the President¡¯s decision. When the timees, we will inform you on the official website.¡±


    ¡°Okay, then I won¡¯t bother you anymore.¡±


    Seeing that she had left, Lin Lan went up to the coffee shop on the second floor. There was a person inside who walked straight over. ¡°President, this is the proposal that Director Du handed over.¡±


    ¡°Okay, thank you for your hard work.¡± The man put down his cup and smiled slightly.


    Ever since Du Jiuyuan saw Lin Lan the other day, there had been no more news. There was only one email in thepany email saying that the results would be notified the following Monday.


    On Monday, Du Jiuyuan arrived at the studio nervously. All her employees were there, waiting for the results.


    When the clock on the wall was about to turn to 12, Susu urged, ¡°Quick, see if they have updated the notice column.¡±


    Susu then turned to open BLACKs official website and looked at the notice column. It read, ¡°Yuan Hua Studio¡±.


    ¡°We did it!¡± Susu turned around and hugged Du Jiuyuan.


    ¡°We did it!¡±


    ¡°You look more excited than me.¡±


    ¡°Of course. This way, my dear Lu Ziang can put on BLACK¡¯s clothing in the future.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Ye Mubai looked at Du Jiuyuan tenderly. ¡°Congrattions, Director Du.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Suddenly, their phones rang. Du Jiuyuan walked to a corner to answer the phone. Everyone else was looking at the announcement excitedly.


    ¡°Hello, Secretary Lin.¡±


    ¡°Congrattions, Director Du.¡± Lin Lan¡¯s voice came from the phone.


    ¡°Thank you, and thank you very much for BLACK¡¯s trust.¡±


    ¡°Our President likes your proposal very much, so you muste to the opening of the first exclusive store.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll definitely be there on time.¡±


    On this day, Yuan Hua Studio announced two great news on their official Weibo page. The first was to announce the establishment of Yuan Hua Studio as apany, and the second was to announce the partnership with BLACK.


    The news shocked the entire inte. Yuan Hua Studio was actually able to form a partnership with BLACK, which made everyone¡¯s jaws drop.


    ¡­


    BLACK¡¯s store was packed on their open day. Many of BLACK¡¯s celebrity fans came to the tform to cut the opening ribbon. Du Jiuyuan wore a BLACK tasseled dress and light makeup for the evening¡¯s thank-you banquet, while Ye Mubai wore a BLACK suit from BLACK¡¯s summer series.


    The moment the two of them appeared, they attracted everyone¡¯s attention.


    When Lu Ziang saw this, he immediately sent a message to Ji Jingchen, ¡°Ji Jingchen, your position is beingpromised!


    Ji Jingchen replied, ¡°¡­¡±


    Lu Ziang then texted, ¡°Brother, just say the word, and I¡¯ll kill the pretty boy right away.¡±


    Ji Jingchen did not fly into a rage as Lu Ziang had imagined. After a while, he replied with three words, ¡°Stay out of this!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    After Du Jiuyuan and Ye Mubai greeted Lin Lan, they saw Lu Ziang walking toward them.


    ¡°Let me introduce you to my team. This is ourpany¡¯s stylist, Xiao Bai. This is Lu Ziang.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s a stylist?¡± Lu Ziang was stunned.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯ve heard a lot about you.¡± Ye Mubai extended his hand out of courtesy.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Lu Ziang coughed lightly and shook his hand.


    Du Jiuyuan said, ¡°From now on, Xiao Bai will be responsible for your styling.¡±


    ¡°Du Jiuyuan, you don¡¯t want to help me with it?¡± His tone sounded like a resentful woman who had been abandoned.


    ¡°I¡¯m in charge of thepany now. I¡¯m responsible for the other female celebrities,¡± Du Jiuyuan said softly.


    ..


    After the banquet ended, Du Jiuyuan and Ye Mubai walked out of the banquet hall and bumped into Ji Jingchen, who walked out of the opposite banquet hall.

 Chapter 105 - You Can’t Be Moved for More Than Three Seconds

    <h4>Chapter 105: You Can¡¯t Be Moved for More Than Three Seconds</h4>


    ¡°Jingchen, so you were right across the street¡­¡±


    Ji Jingchen was also attending a dinner party around the area.


    This was Du Jiuyuan¡¯s first time seeing Ji Jingchen again after a month. He seemed to have lost even more weight than before. She seemed to have wronged Ji Jingchen, who had lowered himself a month ago.


    Ji Jingchen spoke first and looked at Lu Ziang. ¡°Shall we go to the party together?¡±


    Lu Ziang saw that he had no reaction and hurriedly nodded. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go together.¡±


    Ji Jingchen turned around and walked towards the elevator without looking at Du Jiuyuan. Lu Ziang hurriedly followed behind him.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at their receding figures and couldn¡¯t understand why, but she felt alone.


    Ye Mubai asked in a low voice, ¡°Are you alright?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡­


    At the Ji family home.


    Ji Jingchen ordered the servants to go downstairs. He took a ss of mineral water and sat in front of the sofa.


    ¡°Hey, you¡¯re a monk now. You don¡¯t get close to women, you don¡¯t smoke, and you don¡¯t drink.¡±


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t say anything. Lu Ziang continued, ¡°Based on my experience, the pretty boy, Ye Mubai, doesn¡¯t have any good intentions toward Du Jiuyuan.¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡±


    ¡°Am I not doing this for your own good?¡±


    Ji Jingchen walked upstairs without looking back.


    ¡°Hey, what are you doing?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m heading to bed.¡±


    There was only a floormp in the room. It was said that his eyes were bright and clear without a hint of sleepiness. The light dragged his lonely back to the floor until dawn.


    The second half of the year was also the busiest time in the entertainment industry. The coboration between Yuan Hua Studio and BLACK set off a wave of Chinese culture in the entertainment industry.


    Many brands like Yuan Hua Studio threw out olive branches to express their cooperation. In the blink of an eye, it was the end of the year, and they would soon arrive at the annual Moonlight G in Hong Kong City.


    Lu Ziang said that he would attend the event. Even if he didn¡¯t win an award, he would still be the most handsome person at the g. Yuan Hua Studio was undoubtedly responsible for Lu Ziang¡¯s styling. Du Jiuyuan and Lu Ziang met in the fitting room a few dayster.


    Lu Ziang was wearing a blue shirt, ck trousers, and a ck trench coat.


    ¡°Why do I have to wear this?¡±


    ¡°Xiao Bai handles your style. You should ask him.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have a performance to perform? Wearing this makes you look stylish.¡±


    Lu Ziang snorted coldly and turned his head away proudly.


    Susu could not help but secretly take a few photos, and Lu Ziang did not stop her. Instead, he waved his hand and said, ¡°Come over and take a photo with me.¡±


    Susu¡¯s eyes lit up, and she said shyly, ¡°Thank you, Lu Ziang.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. I still need you to help me put on my makeup for the red carpet.¡±


    ¡­


    On the day of the Moonlight G, the artists who worked with Yuan Hua Studio would firste to thepany to get their styling done before going to the venue. Fortunately, Du Jiuyuan had made preparations.


    Those who left first would get their styling done first. Those who leftter would be arranged to take a break in the living room and wait. After all the artists had finished their hair styling, Du Jiuyuan brought another stylist to the venue to ensure that nothing unexpected would happen today.


    The red carpet segment soon ended, and the award ceremony began. The award ceremony was carried out in an orderly manner. Du Jiuyuan watched from backstage, thinking about Yuan Hua Studio¡¯s future development. Suddenly, the door opened, and Ji Jingchen walked in.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything. She just looked at the man indifferently. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t say a word as well. He looked at her as if he was waiting for her to speak first.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything in the end, so Ji Jingchen could only walk in and sit on the sofa next to her. After Ji Jingchen sat down, he closed his eyes to rest.


    Du Jiuyuan didn¡¯t say anything either. She just looked at Ji Jingchen¡¯s side profile in the mirror. Five minutester, a staff member knocked on the door and invited Ji Jingchen to go on stage. He closed his eyes and opened them. Without saying a word, he got up and walked to the door.


    Lu Ziang came in to look for Du Jiuyuan to change the microphone.


    Du Jiuyuan asked, ¡°Why has he lost so much weight?¡±


    ¡°How would I know? He¡¯s been resting for only three hours a day recently.¡± Lu Ziang looked at the mirror and fiddled with his hair.


    ¡°Three hours? Does he have a death wish?¡±


    ¡°Jingchen is sick. You know that, right?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was silent and didn¡¯t say anything else. She knew that Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t sleep well, but he hadn¡¯t been like this before. She looked at the man on the television screen with a gloomy expression as if he was enduring something.


    But what was he enduring?


    ¡­


    The partysted until 11 p.m. When Du Jiuyuan left the parking lot, a group of fans rushed out. Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t avoid them in time and was squeezed into the crowd.


    Suddenly, arge hand pulled her out. When she looked up, she saw Ji Jingchen. In between, he directly carried her and walked to the parking lot. He didn¡¯t look at her the entire time as if she was an unimportant object.


    Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t have any trouble carrying her. She didn¡¯t know when it had started snowing. She had fantasized about watching the first snowfall with him, but she hadn¡¯t expected it to be under such circumstances.


    Ji Jingchen put her down and asked, ¡°Do you need me to call a driver for you?¡±

 Chapter 106 - My Stepmother Gave This to You

    Chapter 106: My Stepmother Gave This to You


    Trantor: EndlessFantasy Trantion Editor: EndlessFantasy Trantion


    His calm tone was as though they had just met by chance. He did not lift a finger to help. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s foot was still hurting from being stepped on, so she stood by the car reluctantly.


    ¡°It¡¯s not necessary.¡± As soon as she said that, He Lili and Ye Mubai walked over.


    Ji Jingchen turned around and left without saying a word when he saw the two of them walking over.


    He Lili asked, ¡°Who¡¯s that man? Was it Ji Jingchen?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan did not answer but only said, ¡°Let¡¯s go back. I¡¯m tired.¡±


    The car stopped at the apartment building. Ye Mubai helped Du Jiuyuan up the stairs and sat down beside the sofa while He Lili poured her a cup of hot water.


    ¡°Thank you. You guys should go back early. I¡¯ll be fine. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Du Jiuyuan said.


    ¡°Have a good rest then. The two of us will be leaving first. Good night.¡± After saying that, the two of them left.


    She didn¡¯t know if it was because of the pain in her feet, but she didn¡¯t sleep well. She was always half-awake and had a vague feeling that someone was massaging her ankles. However, because she was too sleepy and couldn¡¯t keep her eyes open, she fell asleep unknowingly.


    The next day, Du Jiuyuan woke up and realized nothing was unusual. She thought her illusionst night was a dream and felt that her feet were much better. Without thinking much, she got up and washed up.


    After making a simple breakfast, she took a taxi to the office. Ye Mubai saw her and supported her naturally when she entered the office. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to rest?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt that much anymore. I¡¯m free at home, so I might as welle over and do something.¡±


    Ye Mubai could only helplessly help her to the office. Her feet were inconvenient, so Susu had packed her lunch and carried a bag from the pharmacy.


    Du Jiuyuan asked, ¡°Susu, are you feeling unwell?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s because Mr. Ye hasn¡¯t been sleeping well recently. I bought some medicine to make a medicinal pillow to help him sleep.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan asked, ¡°Is it useful?¡±


    ¡°This method is very useful. Sister Jiuyuan, do you have difficulty falling asleep as well? Do you want me to make one for you?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan thought of Ji Jingchen. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you then.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble. It¡¯ll be ready in two or three days.¡±


    ¡­


    Three dayster, Su Su brought two pillows. She gave one to Ye Mubai, and the other to Du Jiuyuan.


    Du Jiuyuan tried it and found it veryfortable to use, but she didn¡¯t know how to give it to that arrogant man. After thinking for a moment, she called Lu Ziang.


    It was snowing heavily in Hong Kong City for the first time. Du Jiuyuan¡¯s legs were almost recovered. She drove to Lu Ziang and asked him to send the pillow over.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you deliver it to him yourself?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want him to think that I still have feelings for him.¡±


    Lu Ziang nced at her out of the corner of his eyes. ¡°If you don¡¯t have feelings for him, then what are you doing now?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan tilted her head. ¡°I¡¯m just a little concerned about my ex-husband. Don¡¯t overthink it. Just find an excuse to say that your mother made it for him.¡±


    Lu Ziang¡¯s face was numb. ¡°My mother has been dead for many years. My father has already married four wives.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan was silent for a moment. ¡°Then tell him that it was a gift from your stepmother.¡±


    ¡°My stepmother gave a pillow to my friend? Are you sure that it won¡¯t cause a bloodbath if it gets to my father¡¯s ears?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Wasn¡¯t it just a pillow to thank him for his help that night? Why did it suddenly be soplicated? Du Jiuyuan¡¯s expression gradually showed impatience, and the way she looked at Lu Ziang became more apparent.


    Lu Ziang seemed to have noticed something. ¡°Forget it. I¡¯ll see what I can do.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s expression finally turned better. This id*ot was simply asking for a beating!


    ¡­


    Lu Ziang went over to look for Ji Jingchen. ¡°Here, this is for you¡­¡±


    Ji Jingchen took it and lowered his head to look at it. His brows were tightly knitted.


    ¡°The medicinal pillow is good for your sleep. I didn¡¯t make it myself. It¡¯s just¡­¡± After thinking for a long time, he couldn¡¯t think of a better excuse. ¡°My stepmother gave it to you.¡±


    After saying that, he was afraid that he wouldn¡¯t believe him, so he repeated in a more serious tone, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a gift from my stepmother.¡±


    Ji Jingchen said, ¡°The pillow was given to you by Du Jiuyuan?¡±


    Lu Ziang felt his vision go ck. It was as if he saw that hell was waving at him. He turned around and ran away. Lu Ziang thought that he had been careless in making friends! He wouldn¡¯t help Du Jiuyuan anymore in the future, and he had to pray for his safety.


    ¡­


    After Du Jiuyuan sent the pillow back to the studio, she started her busy life again. She still had to prepare for thepany¡¯s annual meeting. Although Yuan Hua Studio couldn¡¯tpare to the bigpanies outside, Du Jiuyuan still got Susu to book a private room in a five-star hotel and gave out thick red packets to everyone. As thepany¡¯s boss, Du Jiuyuan couldn¡¯t help but be toasted.


    Du Jiuyuan drank until her face turned red. Initially, Susu took care of Du Jiuyuan, but she was dragged out of the private room by someone from thepany. She didn¡¯t notice that Du Jiuyuan had walked out of the private room.


    Du Jiuyuan was supposed to go to the washroom, but she leaned against the wall and only took a few steps when she heard the sound of crying. Her curiosity drove her to look over.


    Under the light, a girl in purple pulled on the corner of Ji Jingchen¡¯s shirt and said with a tearful expression, ¡°I know that I¡¯m not good enough for you, and I know that you don¡¯t like me, but I don¡¯t have any other intentions. I just can¡¯t help but want to tell you that I like you..¡±

 Chapter 107 - Don’t Call Me Du Jiuyuan, Call Me Baby!

    <h4>Chapter 107: Don¡¯t Call Me Du Jiuyuan, Call Me Baby!</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°Hey, what are you guys doing?¡± Du Jiuyuan shouted.


    Ji Jingchen and the girl looked over at the same time. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t expect her to be here.


    Du Jiuyuan let go of the wall and staggered toward Ji Jingchen. When she almost fell on him, Ji Jingchen subconsciously broke away from the girl and held Du Jiuyuan. ¡°Du Jiuyuan, are you drunk?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t call me Du Jiuyuan!¡± Du Jiuyuan raised his head and scolded him. ¡°Call me, baby!¡±


    ¡°Who are you?¡± The girl asked unhappily as she stopped crying.


    Du Jiuyuan put one hand on Ji Jingchen¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell? I¡¯m his wife!¡±


    The girl looked at the two of them. ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Isn¡¯t Young Master Ji divorced? How can he have a wife?¡±


    ¡°How is that impossible?¡± Du Jiuyuan raised her chin, looking like a queen. ¡°Who are you? Does he need to exin to you if he has a wife?¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± The girl choked until her eyes turned red, and tears welled up in her eyes.


    Du Jiuyuan pushed Ji Jingchen away and looked down at the girl, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly. ¡°If you want to be looked up to, you have to raise your back first. Don¡¯t use your tears to gain sympathy and pity.¡±


    The girl was stunned and said weakly, ¡°I wasn¡¯t¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m also a girl. I know what you¡¯re thinking. If you would like to pursue him openly, don¡¯t y this ¡°I¡¯m weak, and I¡¯m reasonable game.¡±


    As the girl¡¯s expression turned uglier and uglier, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s red lips uttered three words, ¡°You¡¯re degrading yourself!¡±


    The girl¡¯sst bit of stubbornness was shattered by these three words. She turned around and left under Du Jiuyuan¡¯s gaze.


    Du Jiuyuan snorted lightly. ¡°Little girl, you were still in your mother¡¯s womb when I was out here in the world.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan let go of Ji Jingchen and took two steps back. She leaned against the wall and slowly slid down. Ji Jingchen walked forward and carried Du Jiuyuan in his arms. He lowered his head and looked at her with gentle eyes. ¡°Yuanyuan¡­¡±


    Du Jiuyuan leaned against his body as if she was asleep. There was no reaction.


    Ji Jingchen carried her into the car and told the driver to head to the Ji family home. He then asked the driver to lower the car window.


    Du Jiuyuan was in his arms. Her red face was pressed against his chest. A few strands of hair fell to cover her face. Her slender fingers gently parted. At this moment, her dark eyes were greedily looking at the sleeping person in his arms, her thin lips slowly curved upwards.


    Ji Jingchen carried Du Jiuyuan to the Ji family home and carefully brought her back to his room. He carefully ced her on the bed, bent down to help her take off her shoes, and covered her with the nket. Du Jiuyuan was fast asleep and did not wake up the entire time.


    Ji Jingchen sat by the bed and looked at her. He reached out to help her tidy up her messy hair, revealing her beautiful features. He suddenly realized that her delicate little face was smaller than his palm.


    ¡°It seems that you can live well without me¡­¡± How happy was her to drink so much wine? He could not understand this feeling because he had already lost control before getting drunk.


    Ji Jingchen tried very hard to restrain himself from her attractive looks. In the end, rationality couldn¡¯t over Du Jiuyuan¡¯s sweet looks. It was like how a vampire couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of blood. Ji Jingchen bent over and got close to Du Jiuyuan.


    Knock! Knock!


    Knocks on the door pulled the man back to his senses. Just as he was about to sit up, two slender arms suddenly wrapped around his neck.


    Ji Jingchen was instantly stunned. He turned his head and met a pair of clear eyes.


    Du Jiuyuan looked up and kissed him. ¡°You¡¯re finally back.¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s entire body froze. He didn¡¯t dare to move, afraid that this scene would be shattered in the blink of an eye.


    Knock! Knock!


    There were knocks on the door again. ¡°Young Master, the hangover tea is ready.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan blinked. ¡°You drank?¡±


    Without waiting for Ji Jingchen¡¯s reply, she turned her head and said, ¡°Wait for me.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan let go of his neck, climbed up on her own, and lifted the nket.


    Ji Jingchen held her hand and said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    ¡°To serve you some hangover tea.¡± After Du Jiuyuan answered, she muttered, ¡°But I thought you don¡¯t drink alcohol?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan looked at him and blinked.


    Ji Jingchen immediately got up to open the door, took the cup of hangover tea, and closed the door. When he turned around and walked back, he saw that she had already lifted the nket and was about to get up with her feet on the ground.


    ¡°What are you going to do now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to draw you a bath.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan got up. In an instant, the whole world was spinning. Her entire body was limp, and she was about to fall to the ground. Ji Jingchen quickly grabbed her waist and pulled her into his embrace. His voice was tense. ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan instinctively hugged his waist. ¡°It¡¯s so strange. Is it an earthquake? It feels like the whole world is falling apart..¡±

 Chapter 108 - Ji Jingchen, You’re So Lovely

    <h4>Chapter 108: Ji Jingchen, You¡¯re So Lovely</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°It¡¯s not an earthquake. You¡¯re drunk.¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡± Du Jiuyuan narrowed her eyes and looked up at him with a smile.


    ¡°I¡¯m drunk? How is that possible? I¡¯m the God of Wine. There¡¯s no way I¡¯m drunk!¡±


    ¡°Are you the God of Wine?¡± Ji Jingchen asked with a smile, ¡°Why haven¡¯t I heard you mentioning it before?¡±


    ¡°Shh!¡± She ced her finger on her lips.


    ¡°Let me tell you a secret. I¡¯ve been drinking since I was seven years old. Grandfather brought me to drink all kinds of wine. After drinking so much, I became the God of Wine!¡±


    ¡°...¡±


    To start drinking at the age of seven? Old Master Du was quite open-minded.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you a secret.¡± Du Jiuyuan leaned into his embrace. ¡°One...¡± Du Jiuyuan thought about it but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes were burning as he stared at her crimson lips. Suddenly, he lowered his head and kissed her lips. Du Jiuyuan was stunned. She felt as though the world had stopped. She even held her breath until a voice sounded beside her ear. ¡°Yuanyuan, breathe...¡±


    Du Jiuyuan opened her eyes and saw Ji Jingchen. She hugged him tightly.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, don¡¯t be angry anymore. I¡¯ll be obedient and wait for you at home in the future. Don¡¯t be angry anymore.¡±


    Ji Jingchen was stunned again. Ji Jingchen felt like a stone was pressing down on his heart when thinking about the past.


    His voice was gentle. ¡°I won¡¯t be mad at you in the future. Let me tell you this. I love you.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan revealed a satisfied smile. ¡°Ji Jingchen, you¡¯re so lovely.¡±


    ¡°Am I lovely? Then why did you divorce me?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan huffed and hugged him. ¡°I won¡¯t divorce you! I won¡¯t divorce you ever again in the future...¡±


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan opened her eyes and found herself in Ji Jingchen¡¯s room the next day. She couldn¡¯t remember what had happened yesterday, and she couldn¡¯t help but hold her forehead¡ª she drank too much yesterday.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± A low and cold voice came from the door.


    Du Jiuyuan looked up and saw Ji Jingchen standing at the door. She subconsciously pulled the nket over her shoulder. ¡°N-Nothing happened between usst night, right?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± A smile appeared in Ji Jingchen¡¯s eyes.


    Du Jiuyuan was stunned. Ji Jingchen didn¡¯t say anything else and turned to go downstairs. When Du Jiuyuan changed and went downstairs, Ji Jingchen was already sitting at the dining table.


    ¡°Nothing happened yesterday. The maids changed your clothes. Come and have your breakfast.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan sat at the dining table and ate without saying anything else.


    ¡°Are you going back to the studio?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan nodded. ¡°Yes, I am.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask the driver to send you back.¡±


    ¡°Alright then, thank you.¡± Du Jiuyuan still had to ept this favor.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. The medicinal pillow is very useful!¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s expression suddenly froze.


    ¡®Lu Ziang, you a*shole!¡¯


    Ji Jingchen, who was still at the dining table, picked up a cup of cold coffee and drank it in one gulp. His eyes were filled with endless coldness.


    ¡­


    As soon as Du Jiuyuan entered the studio, Ye Mubai walked over and asked, ¡°Director Du, Are you alright?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Du Jiuyuan turned around and saw Susu¡¯s curious gaze. Worried that she would ask about what happenedst night, she immediately found an excuse to sneak back to her office. As for the rest, they drank too much during the dinner and hadn¡¯te to the studio yet.


    ¡­


    Ever since she married Ji Jingchen, she spent every Spring Festival in Hong Kong City. Grandmother Ji had a Spring Festival¡¯s Eve dinner every ear and gave her some Spring Festival red packet before she went back to rest. Every year, Ji Jingchen would go back to the study room to work after dinner. Du Jiuyuan was the only one left alone and didn¡¯t even have anyone to talk to.


    Now that she and Ji Jingchen had divorced, she naturally didn¡¯t have to spend the Spring Festival alone in Hong Kong City anymore. She readily agreed to Du Ling¡¯s request for her to return to Zhongshan for the Spring Festival. It was challenging to get a ticket for the Spring Festival, but Du Jiuyuan still tried her best to buy a ticket to return to her home.


    ¡°Wow! You¡¯re willing toe back to Zhongshan,¡± Du Ling said happily.


    ¡°Aunt, it¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know that it¡¯s difficult to get a ticket during Spring Festival.¡±


    Du Ling led her home. ¡°If you know how hard it is to get a ticket for the Spring Festival, why didn¡¯t youe back earlier?¡±


    ¡°I have to work, right? I can¡¯t just leave my job and run back here.¡±


    ¡°My dear, you¡¯re already a big boss. I can¡¯t say much.¡±


    It was better for her to keep quiet rather than blurting out more mistakes.


    Du Ling scolded her verbally, but she still doted on her in her heart. She put down her luggage and told her to wash her hands while preparing the dishes and starting the meal.


    After dinner, Du Jiuyuan wanted to help her wash the dishes, but Du Ling chased her out in disgust. Du Jiuyuan had to pack her luggage. After Du Ling finished washing the dishes, Du Jiuyuan took out the clothes she bought for her aunt and her master.


    Du Ling scolded her for squandering money while putting on the new clothes. She was grinning from ear to ear. Yuan Hua was afraid of dirtying the new clothes, so she took them off quickly.


    While tidying up, she urged, ¡°Come with me to pay respects to your grandfather and your parents tomorrow. Tell them about your divorce.¡±


    ¡°Roger that..¡± Du Jiuyuan answered hesitantly.

 Chapter 109 - A Jar of Wine Was Buried Under the Old Locust Tree

    <h4>Chapter 109: A Jar of Wine Was Buried Under the Old Locust Tree</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    ¡°I think you¡¯re a little tired too. The hot water is ready for you. Hurry up. Wash up and rest early.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan took her things back to her room and looked around the house where she grew up. Although she had been away for a few years, the room had not changed at all. There was no mold or dust, and it was apparent that her aunt cleaned it every day.


    She took out her cell phone, searched for photos, and posted them to her WeChat moments.


    Du Jiuyuan posted, ¡°It feels good to be home, but I don¡¯t have you by my side.¡±


    The following day, Du Ling came to wake her up for breakfast. After breakfast, she would pay her respects to her elders.


    Zhongshan was a remote ce. The vigers carried the dead up the mountains to look for a proper burial ground, and Du Jiuyuan¡¯s parents were buried halfway up the mountain. Du Jiuyuan burned incense and paper money for her grandfather and parents before letting Du Ling go back. She was going to talk to her parents alone.


    Du Jiuyuan actually wanted to tell her parents about her recent experiences, but she didn¡¯t know what to say. She could only take out a wet towel and wipe the tombstone clean bit by bit as if she had already said what she wanted to say.


    She knelt in front of her grandfather¡¯s tombstone and kowtowed three times, ¡°Grandfather, you don¡¯t have to worry about me now. I¡¯m doing very well. Although I¡¯m divorced, I¡¯ve found my true self. I¡¯ll not let you down again this time.¡±


    Behind Du Jiuyuan, a figure left dejectedly. When Du Jiuyuan went down the mountain, it was already noon. Du Ling had already prepared lunch and had a bite to eat¡ª the festival¡¯s highlight meal was at dinner.


    Du Jiuyuan wanted to help, but Du Ling chased her away with disdain. She recalled a jar of wine buried under the old locust tree in the courtyard when she had nothing to do.


    Du Jiuyuan found some tools and began to dig. Her grandfather had buried the wine back then, so she couldn¡¯t remember the exact location. She could only dig around the locust tree and finally found it with incredible difficulty. In the end, Du Ling, who came out of the kitchen, saw it and cursed her head off.


    Du Jiuyuan took out a jar of wine from the pit and held it in her arms. She said with a smile, ¡°Aunt, Grandfather buried this jar of wine for me in the past. Let¡¯s drink it tonight!¡±


    Du Ling looked at the wine in her arms, and her face changed. As Old Master Du¡¯s daughter, how could she not know the meaning of this jar of wine? This was a jar of wine made by Old Master Du. It was buried under the locust tree at the entrance, waiting for Yuanyuan to dig it out and drink it on her wedding day.


    Du Jiuyuan was still smiling. ¡°Anyway, we won¡¯t need it in the future. Let¡¯s drink it.¡±


    Du Ling red at her. ¡°What are you talking about? Save it for the future.¡±


    After saying that, she took the spat back to the kitchen. Du Jiuyuan was still holding the jar of wine in the courtyard, gently stroking the cold wine jar. Her grandfather¡¯s expectations for her happiness were all here. It would be a pity if she didn¡¯t drink it.


    Du Jiuyuan took out her phone and took a photo. She posted it on Weibo, ¡°The blessings given by the deceased will make mepletely drunk. I also wish everyone a Happy Spring Festival.¡±.


    At three or four o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the vige began to set off firecrackers one after another. This meant that it was time for the Spring Festival¡¯s Eve dinner. Although only two of them were in the Du family, Du Ling still prepared arge portion of food.


    When it was almost dark, she hung the firecrackers she had brought back from the market on the old locust tree in the courtyard.


    After setting off the firecrackers, the two of them entered the house and ate the Spring Festival¡¯s Eve dinner. Du Jiuyuan poured the wine from the wine jar into her ss and clinked sses with her. ¡°Happy Spring Festival, Aunt, and thank you.¡±


    Du Ling was embarrassed by her words. ¡°Hey, why are you saying all this? You¡¯re really shameless.¡± After saying that, she took a big sip of the wine, and the robust vor of the wine made her cry out again.


    There was a table full of dishes and a jar of wine. The two of them ate and drank. After three rounds of drinking, Du Ling was a little drunk.


    She said earnestly, ¡°You¡¯re the only one left in the Du family. You have to open your eyes wide and look for a man in the future. You can¡¯t let the Du family go extinct. Otherwise, I really won¡¯t have the guts to face your grandfather.¡±


    Hearing her say that, Du Jiuyuan put down her chopsticks and said softly, ¡°Aunt, what nonsense are you talking about? The Du family still has you.¡±


    Du Ling narrowed her eyes and waved her hand. She didn¡¯t say anything else, as she didn¡¯t think she could have a child in this lifetime. Ever since Du Jiuyuan¡¯s parents died, she had been watching over du Jiuyuan and Old Master Du. After Old Master Du passed away, Du Jiuyuan went to Hong Kong City, and Du Ling watched over the Du family home alone.


    Du Jiuyuan held her hand and said solemnly, ¡°You are my aunt. In the future, I will support you in your old age and send you off to your death.¡±


    Du Ling blushed, and her eyes were red. She nodded in satisfaction. She was drunk before she finished the wine. Du Jiuyuan helped her back to her room to rest. She turned around and looked at the half-eaten dishes. She didn¡¯t have the mood to tidy up. Du Jiuyuan sat down again and raised her ss to drink. Just then, there was a barking sound from outside the door.


    Dogs in the mountains were intelligent were quite familiar with the locals.. They wouldn¡¯t bark unless a stranger came to the vige. Who woulde at such ate hour?

 Chapter 110End - Thank Goodness You’re Still Here

    <h4>Chapter 110: Thank Goodness You¡¯re Still Here</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Du Jiuyuan had just put down her cup and was about to get up to check when a tall figure appeared at the door. She saw the figure was dressed in a long ck coat with two bags of things in his hands. She suspected that she had made a mistake, so she rubbed her eyes. The man walked closer with a hint of coolness that made her muddle-headed mind clear.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen? W-Why are you here?¡± Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes revealed a surprise.


    Ji Jingchen put down his things, and his gaze fell on the table. His voice was low and calm.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t had dinner yet. Can I sit down and eat something?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan bit her lip. She was still trying to figure out Ji Jingchen¡¯s motive, but she stood up very honestly. ¡°Wait a moment. The food is cold. I¡¯ll heat it for you.¡±


    Seeing that she had agreed, Ji Jingchen curled his lips and said in a low voice, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Ji Jingchen saw her busy figure, and his chest that was filled with cold air, gradually warmed up. His gaze swept across the wine jar on the table. ¡°Have you been drinking?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan answered as she heated the food, ¡°It¡¯s Spring Festival, so I had a few cups of wine with my aunt.¡±


    Ji Jingchen reached out to grab the wine jar and noticed the jar was half empty. Was this the definition of having a few cups? His cold fingers reached for her ss again.


    Du Jiuyuan pressed down on it. ¡°You can¡¯t drink.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been taking medicine for the past few days, and my condition is very stable. It¡¯s okay to drink a little.¡± Ji Jingchen looked up at her.


    ¡°Ji Jingchen, if you dare to go crazy, I¡¯ll throw you into the mountains to feed the wolves.¡±


    Ji Jingchen lowered his eyes and smiled. ¡°Okay.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan served Ji Jingchen a bowl of soup. ¡°Eat up first before drinking.¡±


    Ji Jingchen obediently picked up the steaming soup and said, ¡°Okay.¡±.


    The night in the mountain vige was freezing. Although Du Jiuyuan was full, she still scooped up a small bowl of soup and sat in front of him, sipping it.


    After Ji Jingchen finished the soup, he picked up the cup and looked at her. ¡°Yuanyuan, Happy Spring Festival.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan hesitated for a moment but still picked up the cup and lightly clinked it with his. ¡°Happy Spring Festival.¡±


    An hourter, Ji Jingchen had almost finished his wine. He put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked at the blushing woman opposite him, and told her the purpose of his visit today.


    ¡°Yuanyuan, I came here today to drink the wine made by Old Master Du with you.¡±


    ¡°How did you know?¡± Du Jiuyuan was surprised.


    ¡®Did I tell him about this? How did he find out?¡¯


    ¡°Actually, you identally said it one day. You might have forgotten about it, but I still remember it.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan wanted to say something but was interrupted by Ji Jingchen.


    ¡°I came here today to remarry you. I didn¡¯t know how to love others before, and I didn¡¯t know how to ept other people¡¯s love. But, I can¡¯t deny that I love you.¡±


    Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes turned red. She had waited for this sentence for a long time, but now she only felt regret when she heard it.


    ¡°I know that I was a b*stard in the past, but now this b*stard only wants to ask for your forgiveness. I also heard what you said in front of grandfather¡¯s grave in the afternoon. I only beg you to give me another chance. I also believe that you still love me, right?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan pondered for a moment, and Ji Jingchen¡¯s look of anticipation turned into disappointment. ¡°As expected, you¡¯re not willing to, right?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m willing!¡± The tears in Du Jiuyuan¡¯s eyes finally rolled down.


    Ji Jingchen happily stood up and hugged her. ¡°Yuanyuan, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll definitely love you and treat you well.¡±


    ¡­


    Many yearster, Du Jiuyuan¡¯s name became a hot topic in the international fashion circle. Many brands sent people to contact her to cooperate with her tounch a crossover, but Du Jiuyuan refused. She had already decided tounch a crossover with BLACK, to be sold worldwide.


    In May, the rainy weather in Hong Kong City continued for a few days, making the entire city feelzy. Ji Jingchen was leisurely drinking tea with Lu Ziang.


    ¡°Are you bored because Du Jiuyuan hasn¡¯t been around Hong Kong City recently?¡± Lu Ziang¡¯s tone was asking for a beating.


    Ji Jingchen had a casual look on his face. He heard a pleasant voice from outside as he was about to speak. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that a big celebrity like Lu Ziang would like to talk about others behind their backs.¡±


    Ji Jingchen¡¯s initially lowered eyes instantly turned towards the entrance, his dark eyes filled with surprise.


    ¡°D-Du Jiuyuan...¡± Lu Ziang was stunned and even stuttered when he spoke.


    Du Jiuyuan looked at Ji Jingchen, who was standing on the spot. He didn¡¯t seem to react in time. His crimson lips pursed slightly.


    ¡°Jingchen, I¡¯m back.¡±


    Ji Jingchen dashed forward and hugged her tightly. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you inform me so that I could pick you up?¡±


    Du Jiuyuan said in a pleasant voice, ¡°I wanted to give you a surprise.¡±


    The storm had stopped, and the love birds were reunited.


    ¡­


    Du Jiuyuan and Ji Jingchen gave birth to an adorable girl many yearster, and the family lived happily together.


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