After the divorce, Mr. Gu spent every day at the crematorium.

Having known each other for twenty years and been married for three, Gu Tianyou had never really looked at Shen Yao properly.

Gu Tianyou felt annoyed from the moment this woman appeared in his life.

Because women are too noisy and always revolve around him.

As time went on, instead of developing feelings over time, I felt a deep weariness and even disgust.

At this moment, the woman was wearing an ankle-length light blue floral dress, paired with a white fitted T-shirt. She exuded elegance and had a shapely, curvaceous figure.

Her long, seaweed-like hair cascaded over her shoulders, and paired with a light and delicate makeup look, she resembled a fairy untouched by worldly concerns.

Faced with Shen Yao, whose temperament and appearance had changed drastically, Gu Tianyou stared blankly for a long time, almost not recognizing her.

Is this otherworldly woman in front of me Shen Yao, whom I've known for over twenty years?

Shen Yao didn't bother to look at Gu Tianyou anymore, but instead glanced down at her watch. "We agreed on 10 a.m., and you're 10 minutes late. Hurry up and go inside; we have other things to do later."

Shen Yao's voice interrupted Gu Tianyou's thoughts.

Looking at the woman in front of him, who seemed eager to get a divorce, he felt a surge of anger.

"So eager to divorce me? I'll grant your wish!"

Although Gu Tianyou felt flustered seeing the woman so eager to get married, he remained aggressive and his words were as harsh as ever.

When your heart is stabbed too many times, it becomes numb.

Hearing Gu Tianyou's sarcastic words, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

She spoke calmly, enunciating each word clearly, "Thank you for your understanding. What are we waiting for? Let's get on with it."

After saying that, Shen Yao walked straight into the Civil Affairs Bureau without waiting for Gu Tianyou.

Seeing the woman rush into the Civil Affairs Bureau, Gu Tianyou's panic intensified.

He quickly caught up with the woman and grabbed her wrist.

Shen Yao was pulled like that, and she turned her head sharply, breaking free from his grasp with disgust.

"Since we're getting a divorce, Mr. Gu, please don't lay a hand on me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Tianyou's rebellious streak kicked in, and he grabbed the woman's wrist again. With a dark expression, he silently pulled her around and led her out.

Shen Yao was baffled by the man's contradictory words and actions.

"Gu Tianyou, what are you doing? Do you regret divorcing me?"

Gu Tianyou, who has a very strong sense of self-respect, immediately let go of her hand upon hearing these words.

Turning around, she glared at Shen Yao, both angry and annoyed. "How could I possibly regret divorcing you? I can't wait to divorce you right now!"

Shen Yao crossed her arms and looked at the man's unusual behavior with a cold smile.

"Then please hurry, Mr. Gu. I'm in a rush, so it would be best to get it done within half an hour."

"Okay, I'll get on it right away!"

"Mr. Gu, please go first!"

"Humph!"

Gu Tianyou carefully straightened his tie and suit jacket before striding towards the Civil Affairs Bureau.

In less than half an hour, Shen Yao received her divorce certificate.

She walked to the door, her slender, long hand holding the divorce certificate, raised it in the air, and took a picture.

Gu Tianyou stood to her side and behind, and saw the relieved smile on her profile.

Yes, it's relief.

Gu Tianyou's hands, hanging at his sides, clenched into fists.

Is this woman happy about divorcing me?

No, that can't be. The woman is definitely just pretending to be happy in front of me.

Thinking of this, Gu Tianyou strode forward and deliberately spoke in a cold voice, "Finally, I'm rid of you."

Shen Yao was putting her divorce certificate into her small handbag when she heard this. She looked up and smiled, saying, "Me too. I can finally be free."

The sunlight around 11 a.m. was so dazzling that the woman's smile was so striking against the blue sky and white clouds.

The woman's smile was almost overflowing.

At that moment, Gu Tianyou realized that the woman was truly happy about the divorce. His unease began to intensify.

He was about to say something to the woman, but a thousand words were stuck in his chest, and he didn't know where to begin.

Is he regretting getting married, or is he just so happy that the woman got divorced?

No, his pride wouldn't allow him to do that.

So he could only watch helplessly as the woman left.

"Hey...yes, it's all done. I'm single again...celebrate? Sure, where? I'll come find you."

While on the phone, Shen Yao walked to the side of the road and hailed a taxi.

The taxi stopped, she opened the door and got in, without glancing at Gu Tianyou once more throughout the entire process.

Gu Tianyou stood there, holding the divorce certificate in his hand, staring blankly at the taxi's receding shadow, a strange sense of loss rising in his heart.

A strong feeling told him that the woman who had been with him for over twenty years seemed to be really about to leave his world.

"Mr. Gu, there is still one hour before the meeting starts."

Assistant Chen Jie got out of the car, took out a document, and handed it to Gu Tianyou.

Gu Tianyou snapped out of his daze and said listlessly, "I understand."

Once in the car, on the way back, Chen Jie introduced some of the main contents of the meeting and the participating partners while driving.

Gu Tianyou, who was usually very talkative about business, remained silent throughout.

Chen Jie sensed something was wrong. Ever since leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, his boss hadn't seemed very happy.

Could it be that he's upset because of the divorce from the young mistress?

This is unlikely.

Having followed Gu Tianyou for so many years, even he, as Gu Tianyou's assistant, knew how much Gu Tianyou disliked the young mistress.

Whenever there are gatherings of company executives, Gu Tianyou never brings his young wife; even on special occasions where he needs to bring a partner, Gu Tianyou doesn't bring his young wife, and it seems he is trying to create the image of a single, eligible bachelor.

Therefore, for the vast majority of people in Shenzhen, Gu Tianyou remains the city's most eligible bachelor.

Even if there were rumors, they would only be about Ye Yingying, the daughter of the Ye family.

As the legal wife, the young mistress Shen Yao seemed to be someone who couldn't be seen in the light of day.

All indications suggest that Chen Jie has reason to believe that his boss, Gu Tianyou, is unlikely to be upset about the divorce.

Perhaps it's because I was too happy that I'm so calm?

"Mr. Gu, shouldn't we celebrate?"

To ease the awkward and silent atmosphere, Chen Jie looked at the man in the rearview mirror and smiled.

Gu Tianyou's long legs were slightly apart, his hands resting on his thighs, his eyes fixed on the divorce certificate he was holding in his right hand.

He felt that everything that had happened today was so unreal.

How could a woman divorce me without any hesitation?

Gu Tianyou always felt that the woman was playing some trick again.

Chen Jie's words immediately brought him back to reality.

He gripped the divorce certificate with increasing force, as if he wanted to tear it apart.

He raised his cold eyes and gave Chen Jie, who was driving, a piercing look.

"What's there to celebrate?!"