Chapter 4: Night Before the Divorce the Villainous Family Can Hear My Thoughts!
Huo Xingjian felt a surge of frustration.
He closed the bag on his knee, stood up, and gave Shen Cheng a deep, cold glance. "Why aren’t you wearing a dress?"
Shen Cheng shot him a cold look in return. "I like it. Can you control that?"
【You control everything else, do you have to control what I wear or do? Of course, I’ll wear whatever makes me feel comfortable! I’ve already decided I don’t care about you, so why would I care about your opinion?】
【Besides, today’s star is Li An An. I’ve finally emptied the water out of my brain, why should I go compete with her for attention?】
【Of course, I’ll just be as transparent as possible! Li An An will succeed today! Then, your drunken mess will land on the headlines! Next, Huo Corporation’s stock will fall because of your scandal!】
【I know Li An An will succeed, why should I make myself the scapegoat? Am I crazy?】
【Right now, my job is to push Li An An forward, then take whatever I can from you, get the divorce, and run with the money.】
Listening to her calculating inner thoughts, Huo Xingjian could only feel his eyelids twitch.
Good! Very good! Shen Cheng, you’re really something!
Suppressing the anger that almost overwhelmed him, he managed to stay calm and looked at her. "Well, this is fine too. It gives off a bit of a professional vibe."
"If you want, I can arrange a position for you at the company."
This way, he could hear her thoughts anytime and know more of what he didn’t know.
【Oh, thank you! We’re getting a divorce, who cares about your job arrangements!】
Shen Cheng smiled faintly at Huo Xingjian. "No need, I think it’s fine as it is."
Without giving him another glance, she turned and walked towards the yard.
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Watching her retreating figure, Huo Xingjian’s brows furrowed slightly, his eyes dark and silent.
His right hand still held the posture of wanting to have her link her arm with his.
Even though he didn’t have any feelings for Shen Cheng, and this marriage had been arranged by her, since he had married her, he still felt she deserved some respect.
Every time they attended an event, he’d bring her along. And when people disrespected her, he’d naturally teach them a lesson.
To him, marrying anyone didn’t really matter.
Shen Cheng, despite her many flaws, was at least someone he knew well and who wouldn’t do anything that would harm him or the Huo family.
But now... she no longer clung to him. Not only was she distant, but she also seemed to disdain him.
This sudden shift threw Huo Xingjian off balance, and he felt a strange sense of loss.
The car was driven by the chauffeur, and the two of them sat in the backseat.
Shen Cheng acted as if she couldn’t care less about him, not even sparing him a glance, her eyes fixed on the window throughout the ride.
Inside her mind, she ranted about him and her own dissatisfaction with the past nine years.
Huo Xingjian listened to her complaints all the way, his face darkening to the point where he seemed like he might explode with rage.
"Xingjian ge!" Just as the Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up in front of the Jin Zun, a sweet, excited voice rang out.
As soon as Huo Xingjian stepped out of the car, a petite figure darted toward him, like a bird flying straight into his arms.
Luckily, he quickly moved aside, avoiding Li An An’s overzealous hug.
【Tsk tsk! How shameless can you be to throw yourself at him like that!】
【Looks like she’s prepared a heavy dose of alcohol tonight. She won’t rest until she gets Huo Xingjian in her grasp!】
"Get out of the car!" Huo Xingjian snapped at Shen Cheng inside the car.
Was she so eager to push him into another woman’s arms? Was she so determined to sever ties with him?
Last night, they had been so passionate, so entwined, with him thoroughly satisfied with her responsiveness. She had begged him to go easier, her throat even hoarse from the intensity, crying by the end of it.
Yet, just one night later, her attitude had taken a complete 180-degree turn!
This damn woman—it seemed like she still needed some discipline!
The discontent Huo Xingjian felt was unmistakable, and to Shen Cheng, it was a clear sign of his dissatisfaction with her as his wife.
Of course, he had never been truly satisfied with her.
【This dog of a man! If you can't stand me, why drag me out here?】
【I was still considering showing you a little mercy for the sake of our many years of marriage!】
【But now, I've changed my mind! I’m going to demand a hefty sum from you! Why give that little white lotus Li Qinxue a chance, when I could take more and donate it to charity to earn a good reputation?】
【This dog of a man, you deserve to die a miserable death!】
The last sentence caused Huo Xingjian’s hand, which was gripping the car door frame, to tense, his veins standing out as his fingertips turned white.
Shen Cheng didn't even bother looking at his grim, cold expression. Instead, she stepped out of the car from the other side.
"Shen Cheng! What are you doing here?" Li An An's voice turned shrill the moment she saw Shen Cheng, her eyes burning with anger.
It was the complete opposite of her usual gentle and sweet demeanor.
"Get lost! You’re not welcome here!" Li An An snapped.
"She’s my wife. You don’t welcome her? Looks like you don’t welcome me either," Huo Xingjian’s cold voice cut through the tension.
**Chapter 4: The Awakening of a Dog Who Will Begin a New Journey**
After speaking, he bent down, intending to get back into the car and leave.
"Xingjian ge!" Li An An quickly grabbed the car door, her face full of pitiful pleading as she gazed at him. "How could I not welcome you? I came here today to celebrate your birthday! Xingjian ge, don’t be like this."
"Xingjian ge, I was wrong!" Li An An hurriedly apologized, then turned to Shen Cheng. "I’m sorry, Shen Cheng. I misspoke. I apologize to you, please don’t hold it against me!"
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