Chapter 18: Confrontation in the Corridor The two stood silently facing each other in the corridor. Gu Yichen was irritable, his expression icy. Ever since Su Nian brought up divorce last night, nothing had gone his way. The whole world seemed to be urging his wife to leave him. If some young outsider pushing for divorce was clearly interested in Su Nian, then what about the family doctor? What did divorce have to do with him?

"Mr. Gu," Bai Xiao said gently and politely,

"if you intend to dismiss me, please pay the contract breach penalty of one million yuan. Otherwise, I'll return to my duties."

On the phone, Shen Wanrou asked worriedly, "What's wrong?"

After reassuring her briefly, Gu Yichen instructed expressionlessly, "Butler Cheng, pay him."

"Gu Yichen, don't bully Dr. Bai!" Su Nian called out.

She had caught faint snippets of the conversation but couldn't make everything clear. Gu Yichen must have overheard Bai Xiao advising her and was now making things difficult for him. Gu Yichen's face darkened with anger. An outside man caught Su Nian's attention, and now she was even defending the family doctor. It was undeniable that Bai Xiao was handsome; lacking outdoor activity, he possessed a tall, slender figure and fair skin—truly a good-looking pretty boy. Gu Yichen's gaze grew colder, his tone sharp: "Bai Xiao is a physician employed by the Gu family. It's not your place to stand up for him."

Silence fell inside the room. Yet Gu Yichen's heart tightened suddenly, a flicker of regret surfacing. He had always remained calm and composed, yet today, because of Su Nian, he had lost control several times, saying things that even surprised himself. He had never denied Su Nian's status as the lady of the house. Until today—that was the first time. Su Nian lowered her eyes, finding it hard to breathe. Although she knew she held no real authority, Gu Yichen's words still stung painfully. Then, from the other end of the line came a melodious instrumental tune, accompanied by Shen Yuhuan's smiling voice: "I can help you."

In truth, turning to Shen Yuhuan was a decision Su Nian made out of desperation. Gu Yichen, behaving inexplicably, stubbornly refused to agree to the divorce. She couldn't afford to make a scene; otherwise, alerting her father would make divorcing even harder. After careful consideration, only Shen Yuhuan remained an option.

"The day after tomorrow, as soon as the Civil Affairs Bureau opens, you'll receive your divorce certificate," Shen Yuhuan replied simply and decisively.

A smile played on his lips, giving him an air of lazy boldness, like a blazing flame.

"Since I'm helping you, how will you repay me?"

Su Nian's heart skipped a beat. Cautiously, she tested the waters: "I'm very poor."

She knew well that Shen Yuhuan never suffered losses willingly and wouldn't forget to take advantage of her.

"I have no interest in money,"

Shen Yuhuan said with a grin, his voice low and magnetic, husky and utterly tempting.

"Little Nian Nian, I only want you."

Su Nian's heartbeat became erratic. That voice was dangerously seductive, overflowing with raw masculinity. She could easily imagine his flamboyant demeanor.

"Stop joking, and don't take advantage of my desperate situation."

"I've stated my condition. Whether you accept it is your decision,"

Shen Yuhuan said lazily, a faint smile on his lips, his eyes deep and shadowed.

His slender fingers danced across the keyboard.

"I'm hanging up; I'm busy."

"Beep… beep…"

The receiver emitted a series of dial tones. Su Nian threw her phone onto the bed, pondering carefully for a long while. Gradually, her heart eased somewhat. She called back: "Mr. Shen, I agree."

Once she obtained the divorce certificate, she would go abroad to find Su Xingye. The siblings would rely on each other, completely distancing themselves from all the troubles back home. As for Shen Yuhuan, so what if she broke her promise? Could he force her? Moreover, Shen Yuxi was a police officer who could keep Shen Yuhuan in check. Shen Yuhuan curled his lips slightly, his smile ambiguous.

"Tomorrow night, the Chen family is hosting a banquet. Follow the steps I've outlined, and you'll gain your freedom."

Su Nian's heart pounded violently, her fingers gripping the phone trembling slightly. Tomorrow night's banquet at the Chen residence would indeed result in bloodshed. Their young master, while still a minor, had committed the same atrocity as Hu Tianyu, who died on the beach this morning: he assaulted a pregnant woman, then slit open her abdomen, causing both mother and unborn child to perish.Both of them are scum; dying would be repayment for the pregnant woman's life. But feeling vindicated is one thing, personally getting involved is another. Su Nian's mind was a chaotic mess—could Shen Yuhuan actually be planning to take her to commit murder? At a business gathering, with people coming and going and so many security personnel, this wanted criminal must have nerves of steel!

"Can't we do it today?"

Su Nian negotiated, "Let's get the divorce certificate today. Gu Yichen is such a scumbag; I can't wait even one more second."

Shen Yuhuan's voice was exceedingly gentle, "No, I have matters tomorrow night. Preparations must be made now. Until tomorrow night, your issue will have to wait."

"Be good, Nian Nian, see you tomorrow night."

He smiled, elegant and languid, "I'll come to pick you up then."

Su Nian shivered, suddenly regretting seeking Shen Yuhuan's help. What if she ended up being treated as an accomplice? * Su Nian carried burdens in her heart, restless all day long. Even when Gu Yichen entered the room several times to check on her, she didn't spare him a glance.

"Dinner."

Gu Yichen held out a bowl of porridge, his expression slightly gloomy. Seeing Su Nian distracted, his eyes held suppressed emotions as he awkwardly scooped a spoonful of porridge. Su Nian looked at him in astonishment. The prestigious President Gu was actually feeding her? She suddenly felt like laughing; things she once begged for without success were now happening utterly without warning.

"You're injured; you should eat something light."

Gu Yichen shifted his gaze, unusually ill at ease. Today, several times, his words had been too harsh. Su Nian stared fixedly at him. She blinked, her eyes misty with moisture, yet her tone was bold and arrogant, "It's already steaming; the porridge is so hot, are you trying to scald me to death?"

Gu Yichen's hand stiffened, his cold gaze shooting toward Su Nian. But seeing the gauze on Su Nian's head and recalling her lonely little face from days past, he restrained his emotions, patiently blew on the porridge, tested the temperature, and said, "It's ready."

Su Nian glanced away, her exquisite little face filled with disgust, "You blew on it several times; your saliva is all over it. How can I eat this?"

"Are you going to eat or not?"

Gu Yichen threw the spoon into the bowl. When this woman used to beg him to kiss her, why hadn't she been so disgusted then? Su Nian's temper flared even hotter; she grabbed the bowl from his hand and smashed it onto the floor. Clang! The bowl shattered, porridge spilling everywhere.

"Sir? Madam?"

Sister Zhang hurriedly pushed the door open, stunned. Gu Yichen's temples throbbed violently. The Su Nian who had been spoiled by Su Xingye into arrogance and pride had returned after being suppressed to her limit.

"Even like this, you still won't divorce?"

Su Nian's heart ached with anger, "Before, I was cheap, a total masochist. Now that I've corrected myself, have you become the masochist instead?"

"You just want a divorce—"

Gu Yichen straightened up, his tall figure casting an intimidating shadow, "so you can flirt with those stray men outside!"

Author: Scumbag Gu: Nian Nian loves me so much; how could she bear to divorce? It's all those pretty boys outside coaxing her ╰(‵□′)╯ Shen Yuhuan: Tsk… Su Xingye: Hmph! Bai Xiao: Oh~ Shen Yuxi: Hmm?Please favorite this story, please, please, please! Mwah~ Hook your pinky with mine,and click that favorite button, okay? (^3^)╱~~