Night Fire Lingering

The motion-activated lights in the porch went out because of the long silence between the two people.

"Is there anything else you want to say?" Luo Beiqing's patience ran out.

He Tingchuan toyed with the cigarette between his fingers and asked, "What do you want to know? Did I sleep with Qiao Weiwei or not?"

Luo Bei laughed when he heard the question.

"Why would I want to know this? He Tingchuan, I don't care about you that much, just like you don't care about me that much."

Since he hasn't offered any explanation since the incident occurred, why would she still be asking about it?

It's pointless to offer a warm welcome only to be met with indifference.

Besides, he had been in Nancheng for the past two years, and Luo Beiqing didn't believe that He Tingchuan could remain chaste just because of a marriage certificate.

The arrogant arrogance on He Tingchuan's face faded: "Are you sure you want a divorce? Luo Beiqing, think it through. You're only in your early twenties. Your relatives are eyeing your family's assets. Are you sure you can protect them all by yourself?"

"Whether I can protect the assets my parents left me after our divorce is none of your business, Mr. He." Luo Beiqing placed his hand on the doorknob, signaling him to leave. "When will you be able to prepare the divorce papers? If you're busy, I can have a lawyer arrange it and schedule your appointment in advance."

"Fine, if you want a divorce, then get one. Don't cry later!"

"Whoever cries is a dog."

-

"Did we discuss it?"

Wen Yan heard the door close and popped her head out of the bedroom.

"This is just the beginning, how can it be considered a deal?" Luo Beiqing lay down on the sofa.

Wen Yan humbly asked, "How did you convince Young Master He to get a divorce?"

Luo Beiqing chuckled: "Yan Yan, He Tingchuan and I are different from you and Gu Yanci. You and Gu Yanci are childhood sweethearts who grew up together, while He Tingchuan and I are a forced marriage arranged by our families. He Tingchuan doesn't care who sits in the position of Mrs. He, and there's no need to persuade him about the divorce."

-

Then it was Saturday.

Wen Muzhi did not cancel his birthday party despite his injury.

Wen Junming was being forced by his parents to entertain guests, and he looked impatient. Suddenly, he spotted Wen Yan in the distance and rushed over to her.

"Wen Yan, what brings you here? Go back right away!"

Wen Junming lowered his voice and pushed Wen Yan away, glancing around furtively as if he were a thief, afraid that someone would discover Wen Yan.

Wen Yan felt a mix of emotions when she saw him defending her.

"Afraid I'll be bullied?" Wen Yan said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't."

Wen Junming glanced at Luo Beiqing, who was speaking beside him, and silently assessed Luo Beiqing's fighting ability. After a few seconds, he awkwardly said, "I'll treat you to dinner later."

Luo Beiqing: "?"

Black question mark face.

Wen Junming's internal alarm bells rang: "You don't think I'm interested in you, do you? No, I didn't! You protected Wen Yan, so I'll treat you to dinner as a thank you!"

Wen Yan was speechless. If her hands weren't preventing her from doing so, she really wanted to knock Wen Junming's head to see what was inside.

Luo Beiqing, unusually, didn't tease him and said, "No need for dinner. Just introduce me to a few handsome guys to keep me company later."

"Huh? Oh, okay, okay."

Wen Junming stopped Luo Beiqing from taking another step and pulled Wen Yan aside to whisper, "Wen Yan, those pretty boys outside are no good. They're even worse than Gu Yanci! They're not as smart as me!"

"So you know Gu Yanci is no good? You're not going to be his advocate anymore?" Wen Yan teased him.

Wen Junming's eyes darted around, and he remained silent.

He stopped abruptly half a step ahead, turned to the two people behind him, and said, "Gu Yanci is here."

Wen Yan and Wen Junming stopped in their tracks simultaneously.

Wen Junming subconsciously looked at Wen Yan's expression.

Wen Yan smiled gently and said, "Let's go in."

They pretended not to see Gu Yanci.

In the hall.

Elegant ladies and glamorous figures amidst dazzling lights.

Wen Muzhi spoke surrounded by several socialites, her left hand in a splint and bandaged, a stark contrast to her lake-blue dress.

She cradled her injured left hand with her right, her brow furrowing as if the wound was in great pain.

Wen Yan had planned to show her face to Wen Yonghai to let him know she had arrived, but suddenly she was pushed from behind. Fortunately, Luo Beiqing was prepared and caught Wen Yan in time.

Almost at the same moment, Wen Yan's lower back was supported by a warm, large hand.

Wen Yan turned her head to look, and what came into view was Gu Yanci's handsome face.

She immediately moved a step to the side, avoiding Gu Yanci.

Gu Yanci felt a sudden emptiness in his palm and a sense of desolation in his heart.

His gaze moved from her delicate yet aloof face to Wen Yan's hands, then landed on Mingzhu, and he narrowed his eyes dangerously.

The one who took action was none other than Mingzhu, whom we haven't seen in a long time!

"What do you want to do?" Luo Beiqing grabbed Mingzhu's wrist with his other hand.

Mingzhu said with an air of righteous indignation, "Luo Beiqing, it's my turn to ask you. Why did you suddenly grab my hand? What were you trying to do?"

"Oh, so it was the dog that bumped into us just now." Luo Beiqing shook off the other person's wrist.

Mingzhu was nearly knocked over by the force of the swing.

"Who are you calling a dog?"

"Whoever agrees is a dog."

Mingzhu lost face because of Baobo's incident some time ago and didn't dare to see anyone at home. Today, she heard about Wen Muzhi and Wen Yan's affair and finally caught Wen Yan red-handed, so she came out to socialize.

"I'll settle the score with you later!" Mingzhu was furious. She glared at Luo Beiqing and then turned to Wen Yan, "Wen Yan, you hurt Mu Zhi's hand like this, and you still have the nerve to come to Mu Zhi's birthday party today? You're vicious and shameless!"

Mingzhu's voice was quite loud, immediately attracting the attention of those around her.

The rumors that Wen Yan had injured Wen Muzhi were already spreading like wildfire, and Mingzhu's mention of it only fueled the guests' sarcastic remarks:

"Muzhi, I'm not trying to be mean, but some people are really awful at such a young age!"

"Wen Yan is guilty of intentional assault. If the police are called, she could be sentenced!"

"Muzhi, if you ask me, you're just too kind!"

……

Wan Ying glanced at Wen Yan with a troubled expression, and said helplessly to the lady beside her, "Sigh, no matter what, Xiao Yan is still Yonghai's child. You all know how difficult it is to be a stepmother..."

This makes it sound as if Wen Yan has bullied Wen Muzhi before.

Wen Yan has already been verbally attacked and criticized without Wen Muzhi even needing to take action!

"Young Master Gu, I heard you and Wen Yan got divorced? I think it's a good thing. It's better for the person you share your bed with to be simple and kind-hearted, otherwise you'll be scared to sleep at night!" A lady suddenly said to Gu Yanci.

Everyone looked at Gu Yanci.

Many people covet Mrs. Gu's position and are just waiting and hoping that Gu Yanci and Wen Yan will divorce!

Gu Yanci stood behind Wen Yan, his expression aloof and nonchalant, his thin lips parted slightly: "I like excitement."

Wen Yan: "...?"

other people:"……"

Wen Yan gave her a look that said, "What the hell are you talking about?"