Don't meet me in your next life.

Xiang Yi tilted her head back and took a big gulp. The fiery hot liquid burned down her throat and into her stomach, making her feel much more comfortable.

But her head felt heavier and heavier, her vision blurred, and she couldn't even make out the man in front of her.

This time she was truly drunk.

Xiang Yi fell asleep on the table.

It was already dark when she woke up.

In the bar's private room, dim light streamed in through the window, highlighting Shao Yiwen's sharply defined profile.

He leaned against the wall, smoking, his eyes vacant and his expression dazed.

Hearing the noise, he turned his head and saw Xiang Yi lying on the bar counter.

A thin layer of anger appeared between Shao Yiwen's brows.

He stubbed out his cigarette, stood up and walked towards Yi Yi, reached out and pinched her shoulder, shaking her a couple of times.

Xiang Yi finally woke up.

She frowned, opened her eyes, and immediately saw the man in front of her.

"Ugh~" Xiang Yi shook off his hand and stumbled and fell onto the sofa.

"How did you get so drunk? Who told you to drink?" Shao Yiwen questioned sternly.

"It's none of your business." Xiang Yi got up from the sofa and rubbed her sore arms.

"Who told me it's none of my business? I told you, you're not allowed to touch a drop of alcohol again, why don't you ever learn your lesson!" Shao Yiwen roared.

"Heh~" Xiang Yi sneered, "Shao Yiwen, what right do you have to tell me what to do!"

"Why should I? What do you think?" Shao Yiwen leaned closer to Xiang Yiyi. "Have you forgotten? You're in my hands now. Your fate is in my hands."

"You..." Xiang Yi choked with anger.

"Tell me, why did you betray me!" Shao Yiwen grabbed Xiang Yiyi's pointed chin, forcing her to look up at him.

"You... I didn't betray you! Don't make false accusations!"

"Hmph." Shao Yiwen released his grip and turned to leave.

"Shao Yiwen, you can't leave! Come back here!" Xiang Yi shouted as she chased after him, grabbing his sleeve. "You're not allowed to leave."

"What else do you want to do?" Shao Yiwen's expression was extremely gloomy.

"I want to leave." Xiang Yi bit her lip stubbornly. "I want a divorce."

Anger flared in Shao Yiwen's eyes. "You wish!"

"I said I want a divorce!" Xiang Yi said loudly, her eyes wide.

Shao Yiwen squinted at her, "You dare?"

"What's there to be afraid of! I just want a divorce! You've bullied me, humiliated me, and even tried to sell me off, why can't I get a divorce! I just want a divorce from you!" Xiang Yi shouted.

"You dare?"

"What do I have to be afraid of? I want a divorce, is that not allowed!"

Shao Yiwen's face turned ashen instantly. He punched the wall, scraping the skin on his fingers and drawing bright red blood.

"Shao Yiwen, listen to me carefully. This is my choice, and I won't go back on my word. I've made up my mind, and I won't change it because of your threats or inducements. Even if it costs me my life, I will never leave you."

After Xiang Yi stubbornly finished saying these words, a sudden pain surged in her chest, causing her to bend over and clutch her chest.

"You idiot, let me tell you, as long as I, Shao Yiwen, live, you will never escape my grasp!" Shao Yiwen roared angrily.

He turned around angrily and headed for the door.

As soon as I opened the door, a slender hand blocked my way.

Xiang Yi's face was pale, her eyes filled with sorrow. "I said, stop bullying me. Even without you, I can work as usual; I don't need your help! It's over between us, completely over!"

Shao Yiwen paused for a moment, then smirked, "So what do you want to do? Even if I agree to a divorce, what about my mother's side? What about my father's side? Do you think they'd agree to let someone of your lowly status like you enter the Shao family? Or do you want to continue being a concubine for the rest of your life, with my mother and father supporting you? Dream on."

She gritted her teeth, "Then you can be the second young master for life!"

Xiang Yi shoved him away forcefully and ran off without looking back.

Watching her flee in panic, Shao Yiwen's eyes grew even more malevolent. He picked up the wine bottle and took a big gulp of wine.

He can no longer stay by Xiang Yiyi's side, otherwise he will go crazy, he will lose control, and he will do things that even he himself is afraid of!

His body trembled, and his arms trembled violently as well.

"Damn it!" Shao Yiwen cursed and threw the bottle into the nearby trash can.

The Shao family's study.

Grandma Shao was sitting on the sofa, eagerly waiting for her son to return.

The maid approached her and whispered, "Madam, Mr. Shao is back and is walking this way."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Shao quickly composed herself, straightened her back, and looked up towards the door.

As soon as Shao Yiwen entered the room, he smelled a strong odor of alcohol, and he frowned.

"Mom, why are you drinking again!" Shao Yiwen said reproachfully to his mother as he changed his shoes.

"Mom can't drink alcohol?" Old Mrs. Shao asked unhappily.

“Of course you can’t drink alcohol.” Shao Yiwen walked over to his mother and sat down on the sofa.

"I have a dinner appointment with a friend today to discuss a business deal with that client," said Mrs. Shao.

"Mom, I'll take care of things at the company, so don't worry about it." Shao Yiwen looked at his mother with concern.

"You? I don't think you've taken it seriously at all! Do you think that client is someone to be trifled with? Their family is no less powerful than ours, with extensive connections and great influence. If you don't seize this opportunity soon, our Shao family will be in grave danger." Old Mrs. Shao earnestly advised Shao Yiwen.

"Mom, are you worried about my company, or are you worried that I won't be able to find a wife?" Shao Yiwen teased half-jokingly.

"What nonsense are you talking about, child? What's the difference between the two?"

Shao Yiwen pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "I have someone I like."

Upon hearing this, a look of relief flashed across Grandma Shao's face.

"real?"

"Hmm." Shao Yiwen responded indifferently.

Grandma Shao noticed that he was hiding something, but she didn't press him for details. Instead, she brought up another matter.

"Awen, I heard something recently."

Shao Yiwen raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

Grandma Shao gave Xiang Yiyi a mysterious look and said, "Do you remember that Miss Lin from last time? Her father is currently investing in projects abroad. Haven't you been investigating this? I think she could very well be that Miss Lin."

Upon hearing this, Shao Yiwen immediately sat up from the sofa, his face filled with barely concealed excitement.

"real?"

"Um."

Seeing her son so happy, Old Mrs. Shao was happy for him too. "You know, although we've never met that Miss Lin, your father has told me many things about her."

"Really? Then I'd like to meet her in person."

Grandma Shao nodded. "I've already made the arrangements. She'll be home tonight, and I'll have a chance to see her at the banquet tomorrow night."

“Okay! Thank you, Mom!” Shao Yiwen said with a smile.