Divas Hit the Road 5: My eye-catching bag has my older sister going crazy for me.

Cheng Zhou sat in the corner of the coffee shop with a gloomy face. Tang Ningxin stared at the document in her hand, her expression complex. It was a divorce agreement. She looked at Cheng Zhou in disbelief, "What do you mean by this?"

Cheng Zhou replied coldly, "I have decided to sever all ties with Reba, including business dealings. I need a fresh start, and that start should not include you."

A hint of hurt and anger flashed in Tang Ningxin's eyes. "Cheng Zhou, you're willing to give up our engagement for that woman?"

"This isn't about anyone in particular," Cheng Zhou said resolutely. "I'm just making what I believe is the right choice."

Meanwhile, Chen Ran and Reba were enjoying dinner at a cozy little restaurant, their faces beaming with happiness. The other diners around them couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Look at that man, isn't he Chen Ran, the hero who defeated the gang leader in the news recently?"

"It's definitely him! Look at the beautiful woman next to him, isn't that Dilraba, the actress who was kidnapped? I heard they went through a life-or-death ordeal, and their relationship is very deep!"

"Sigh, what an enviable love story! A real-life hero saving a damsel in distress!"

Suddenly, Chen Ran's phone rang. It was the martial arts instructor calling. "Brother Chen Ran, something terrible has happened! Cheng Zhou is at Shengshi Coffee Shop with Tang Ningxin. It looks like something's wrong between them."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ran frowned. Knowing Cheng Zhou's personality, he worried that Cheng Zhou might do something extreme. He immediately stood up and explained to Reba, "Reba, there's something I need to take care of."

Dilraba grasped his hand, her eyes filled with worry: "Chen Ran, you have to be careful..."

Chen Ran smiled gently and reassured him, "Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as possible."

Arriving at the entrance of Shengshi Café, Chen Ran glimpsed the tense atmosphere inside through the glass window. He pushed open the door and walked straight towards Cheng Zhou.

"Cheng Zhou, what are you doing?" Chen Ran questioned.

Cheng Zhou glanced at Chen Ran, his resentment intensifying: "Chen Ran, mind your own business. My affairs with Tang Ningxin are none of your concern."

Tang Ningxin looked at Chen Ran, her heart filled with mixed feelings: "Mr. Chen Ran, can you persuade Cheng Zhou? I don't want our relationship to end like this."

Chen Ran looked at Cheng Zhou, her tone firm: "Cheng Zhou, you can't hurt innocent people because of your own obsession. You should take responsibility for your actions, not run away from them."

Cheng Zhou sneered: "Take responsibility? All I know is that if you can't have something, you have to destroy it. Chen Ran, don't think that just because you beat me once, you can keep winning."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the café plummeted to freezing point, with surrounding customers glancing sideways and whispering amongst themselves.

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Chen Ran took a deep breath, his gaze sharp: "Cheng Zhou, you need to understand that life is not a game of winning or losing. If you really want to start over, you should first learn to let go."

After speaking, Chen Ran turned and left, leaving Cheng Zhou alone to face Tang Ningxin and the astonished gazes of the room. He knew that this duel was not truly over, and Cheng Zhou's resentment and madness might ignite an even greater storm.

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Meanwhile, Tang Ningxin was drowning her sorrows in a bar, drinking heavily, when a very handsome and flamboyant man walked over and tried to flirt with her.

Inside the bar, the lights were dim and hazy, and the music was intense. Tang Ningxin sat alone at the bar, drinking one glass of strong liquor after another, trying to numb her inner pain with alcohol. Just then, a man in an expensive suit, with a dashing and unrestrained demeanor, walked over. He was none other than Hua Jiaming, a well-known investor in the city.

"Beautiful lady, drinking alone is no fun. Why don't you let me keep you company?" Hua Jiaming smiled broadly, exuding an irresistible charm.

Tang Ningxin looked up at him, a hint of surprise flashing in her ruddy eyes, then she smiled wryly and said, "I'm afraid my current state will spoil your fun."

Hua Jiaming raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying softly, "Disappointing? Quite the opposite, you're more authentic and more interesting right now." As he spoke, he sat down next to her and gestured for the bartender to bring two more drinks.

The surrounding crowd discussed the scene, with some admiring Hua Jiaming's carefree attitude and courage, while others expressed sympathy and regret for Tang Ningxin's plight.

"Hey, isn't that Cheng Zhou's fiancée? How did she get involved with Hua Jiaming?"

"I heard that Cheng Zhou is going to break off his engagement with that female celebrity. Life is so unpredictable."

"Hua Jiaming, that kid, usually acts all charming and debonair, but he's actually quite good at comforting people when it really matters."

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Inside the bar, Hua Jiaming was trying to comfort Tang Ningxin: "Beautiful lady, you can't force matters of the heart. Maybe that man isn't your soulmate. You should go and find your own true happiness."

Tang Ningxin smiled bitterly: "Happiness? Right now, I just feel that everything is so ironic."

In a corner of the bar, Hua Jiaming and Tang Ningxin's conversation attracted the attention of those around them. Some whispered, some shook their heads and sighed, while others applauded Hua Jiaming's thoughtfulness and courage.

"Hua Jiaming is truly a seasoned player in love. That Cheng Zhou guy really doesn't know how to cherish what he has," a middle-aged man said to his friend with deep emotion.

His friend patted him on the shoulder: "Who knows? When it comes to feelings, only the person experiencing them knows whether it's hot or cold."

Meanwhile, after dealing with Cheng Zhou's matter, Chen Ran was still thinking about Reba. When he returned to the restaurant, he found Reba sitting there quietly waiting for him, and his heart warmed.

590 "Chen Ran, you're back." Reba's eyes were full of concern when she saw Chen Ran. "Is Cheng Zhou alright?"

Chen Ran sat down, took her hand, and gently shook his head: "It's nothing, he just can't accept reality right now. However, I'm worried he might do something even more extreme."

Reba frowned worriedly: "Then what should we do?"

Chen Ran pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "No matter what, I will protect you. As for Cheng Zhou, I hope he can wake up soon."

Meanwhile, at the Grand Café, Cheng Zhou was filled with resentment at Chen Ran's departure. Tang Ningxin, with Hua Jiaming's support, tried to cope with her grief.

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"Miss Tang, life is long. Sometimes, loss is for a better gain." Hua Jiaming raised his glass, offering Tang Ningxin a comforting look.

Tang Ningxin looked at the wine glass in her hand and gave a bitter smile: "If you lose something and then get it back, is it still the same?"

Hua Jiaming smiled slightly: "That depends on how you define 'originally'."

Inside the bar, Hua Jiaming's words left the surrounding crowd thoughtful. Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Chen Ran and Reba were also contemplating how to deal with the potential changes Cheng Zhou might bring.

Outside the Grand Cafe, Chen Ran's phone screen lit up with a message from the martial arts instructor: "Cheng Zhou has left. He's very agitated and will probably go looking for Reba. You need to go back as soon as possible."

Chen Ran's heart tightened, and he immediately said goodbye to Tang Ningxin and Hua Jiaming, rushing back to the restaurant. As soon as he stepped into the restaurant, he saw Reba looking nervously out the window.

"Chen Ran, did Cheng Zhou come looking for me?" Dilraba's voice trembled slightly.

Chen Ran put his arm around her shoulder and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. But just in case, let's stay somewhere else tonight..."

Dilraba nodded, and the two quickly left the restaurant. At the same time, Cheng Zhou, like a wounded beast, frantically searched for Dilraba's whereabouts in the streets and alleys, a scene witnessed by passersby.

"Isn't that Cheng Zhou? What happened to him?"

"I heard it's because of that female celebrity. Oh my, these family feuds are really messy."

Meanwhile, Chen Ran and Reba checked into a secluded hotel. He secretly contacted several trusted friends to help keep an eye on Cheng Zhou's movements and strengthened Reba's protection.

In the dead of night, Cheng Zhou stood downstairs at Reba's apartment building, looking up at the dark windows, his heart filled with pain and anger. Suddenly, his phone rang, displaying an unfamiliar number on the screen.

"Cheng Zhou, this is Chen Ran." Chen Ran's calm and firm voice came from the other end of the phone. "What you're doing won't solve the problem; it will only make things worse. You should understand that feelings can't be forced."

Cheng Zhou sneered, "Chen Ran, stop pretending to be a good person! If it weren't for you, why would Reba have left me?"

“This isn’t my problem; it’s that you don’t know how to respect and let go,” Chen Ran retorted. “If you really care about her, you should respect her choices instead of forcing her in this way.”

Cheng Zhou clenched his fists and gritted his teeth: "Chen Ran, we haven't settled our score yet. I'll settle this debt with you sooner or later!"

After hanging up the phone, Cheng Zhou disappeared into the night. Meanwhile, with Chen Ran by her side, Reba gradually calmed down. She held Chen Ran's hand tightly and whispered, "Chen Ran, thank you for always being by my side."

Chen Ran looked at her tenderly and replied, "Silly girl, I'll always be here. However, Chengzhou's matter is still a hidden danger, and we must find a way to completely resolve it (Li Nuo's) issue."

The next morning, Chen Ran consulted with the martial arts instructor and decided to resolve Cheng Zhou's problem through legal means. At the same time, he also spread the word within the industry to warn those who might be colluding with Cheng Zhou.

Cheng Zhou received a lawyer's letter at home, which directly accused him of harassment and threatened serious legal consequences if he did not stop. Faced with the pressure, Cheng Zhou struggled internally, but ultimately chose to temporarily cease his actions.

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However, beneath the calm surface, undercurrents were surging. Cheng Zhou did not give up, but began to plan an even bigger storm. And behind all this, Hua Jiaming also seemed to be making moves, frequently appearing in Tang Ningxin's life, trying to guide her out of her emotional predicament.

In another corner of the city, passersby chattered amongst themselves. They were both bystanders to this family feud and part of the story; their surprise, envy, shock, and anticipation fueled the plot's development.

"Have you heard? It seems Cheng Zhou is brewing something big again."

"Sigh, Chen Ran has it tough too. He has to protect the woman he loves while fighting against this crazy opponent."

"Speaking of which, Tang Ningxin is quite pitiful. I hope Hua Jiaming can help her."

"It seems this show is far from over."

After receiving the lawyer's letter, Cheng Zhou appeared to back down on the surface, but in reality, he was secretly making plans. He began to secretly contact his former underworld forces, attempting to use their power to put pressure on Chen Ran, while also conducting more covert and insidious surveillance and threats against Reba.

Meanwhile, Hua Jiaming and Tang Ningxin's relationship gradually warmed up, and their interactions were captured by the media, quickly becoming a hot topic in the city. Passersby discussed it animatedly, some curious about Hua Jiaming's new romance, others worried that Chengzhou would once again be embroiled in controversy.

"Hey, have you guys heard? It seems Cheng Zhou is up to something again. I wonder what he's going to do to Chen Ran this time."

"That Chen Ran is really tough. He can stay calm and protect Reba in the face of such a crazy opponent as Cheng Zhou."

"Sigh, speaking of Dilraba, I've seen her movies before, she's truly a goddess. But the feuds within wealthy families are just too complicated to unravel."

At a public event, Chen Ran and Dilraba attended hand in hand, their affectionate appearance attracting countless flashes of light and envious glances. However, after the event, Chen Ran sensed something unusual; he knew that Cheng Zhou hadn't truly given up.

"Reba, you go back to the hotel first. I have some things to take care of," Chen Ran said in a low voice, his brows showing determination.

Reba held his hand tightly: "Chen Ran, be careful."

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as possible." Chen Ran smiled reassuringly and turned to leave.

In the shadows of the streets and alleys, Cheng Zhou's figure appeared. He sneered as he looked in the direction Chen Ran had left, and dialed a number: "Make your move. I'll let Chen Ran know what happens when he challenges me!"

At the same moment, Chen Ran also received an urgent call from his martial arts instructor, informing him that Cheng Zhou had contacted the underworld and planned an attack against him. Chen Ran's expression turned serious, and he quickly drove to the agreed location, preparing to confront the enemy head-on.

"Brother Chen Ran, are you really going? They outnumber us and we might not have the upper hand." The martial arts instructor's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.

“If I don’t go, they’ll become even more arrogant. Besides, I also want to take this opportunity to resolve this issue once and for all.” Chen Ran’s eyes were firm, and his tone was resolute.

That night, a thrilling street duel unfolded in a corner of the city. Chen Ran, single-handedly taking on multiple opponents, displayed remarkable agility, intelligence, and courage, ultimately thwarting Cheng Zhou's conspiracy. The onlookers were astonished, and word of Chen Ran's heroic deeds quickly spread throughout the city.