Ji Yanli frowned and looked at the smiling woman in front of him, feeling strange.
"Shen Nian, don't you know how to speak well?"
Although they had only seen each other for a few days, he felt that Shen Nian in front of him seemed to be a different person.
She was wearing a long moon-white dress, with black silk loosely tied behind her head, and a thin layer of powder on her face, making her look even more beautiful and charming.
The previous gentleness and gentleness of the other party coincided with the current Luoluo generousness. Gradually, it became difficult to tell the difference. Ji Yanli couldn't help but ask himself:
Which one is the real her?
When Shen Nian saw that the banquet was in vain, the smile on his lips deepened unconsciously.
"Won't."
He is almost becoming her ex-husband, what should she explain to him?
In fact, the origin of this car is also a coincidence.
She originally planned to take a taxi to the Civil Affairs Bureau this morning. However, after waiting on the street for a long time, the taxi was not available. At this time, she met Qi Shengwen who was driving by.
The two exchanged a few words. When Qi Shengwen heard that she was going to the Civil Affairs Bureau, his attitude became more enthusiastic and he insisted on lending her the car to drive.
Shen Nian still remembered Qi Shengwen's shining dog eyes looking at him and vowing.
"Miss Shen, drive this car and blind your ex-husband!"
Shen Nian originally wanted to wait, but she couldn't hold it back and was amused by these words. Qi Shengwenquan took it as her acquiescence and put the car key into her hand without saying a word, muttering.
"I'm just lending you a car. It's not for free. Why are you being polite to me? Besides, it's an honor for me to be borrowed by Attorney Shen."
After saying that, he ran faster than a rabbit, for fear that she would regret it.
Qi Shengwen firmly believed that Shen Lu's blind ex-husband would be happy to death when he saw her driving over in his car.
The quarterly banquet is indeed quite "happy" now.
His eyes fell on Shen Nian's license plate number, and after staying for a moment, his eyes suddenly sank.
"This is the Qi family's license plate number, six and eight, the only one in the capital."
The quarterly banquet ceremony secretly gritted one's teeth.
At this moment, if Qi Shengwen, that pretty boy, stood in front of him, he would definitely beat that boy up without hesitation.
He didn't understand, what was so good about Shen Nian that he deserved Qi Shengwen's constant attentiveness and causing trouble for him everywhere?
Shen Nian didn't feel guilty at all under his gaze.
She raised her head with a slight smile and looked directly into Ji Yanli's direct gaze without fear, her red lips lightly parted.
"so what?"
The quarterly banquet was silent.
Shen Nian smiled slightly.
"Mr. Ji, let's go."
In more than a year of marriage, Ji Yanli had only a handful of opportunities to take her out. Most of the time, Ji Yanli would come home dusty and take a few bites of the meals Shen Nian carefully prepared for him.
Sometimes, Ji Yanli would take Shen Nian to a high-end restaurant for dinner. Every time he went out, Shen Nian would always hold Ji Yanli's arm.
Often at this time, even if they hold hands, there is little communication between the two.
But when Ji Yanli recalled it, he smelled a hint of the quietness of the years.
The mind returns to reality.
Ji Yanli looked at Shen Nian's back and subconsciously wanted to reach out his hand.
However, he found that the other party was just walking forward without looking back, let alone looking at him.
Just at this time, the mobile phone in Ji Yanli's arms rang.
It was Zhou Xiaojing's call. Ji Yanli hesitated for a moment and turned his phone to silent.
Don't care about this moment.
Shen Nian noticed the movement behind him and was slightly startled. His eyes were a little complicated, but he didn't say anything and just pretended not to hear.
Today is Monday, and there is already a long queue at the door of the Civil Affairs Bureau.
The two of them lined up at the end of the line.
In front, there are a couple of men and women preparing for divorce.
Some young couples even quarreled, attracting the adults and aunts passing by to stop and watch.
What's more, they look at each other with disgust, more like enemies than husband and wife.
Seeing the scene in front of him, Ji Yanli had some doubts in his heart.
Why did he feel that he and Shen Nian didn't hate each other to this extent?
Why are you getting divorced suddenly?
Ji Yanli had to admit that he was really unwilling to marry Shen Nian at the beginning. He really looked down on a woman who had dropped out of middle school. If it weren't for his mother's insistence, he would not have agreed to marry Shen Nian.
But it seems... after living together for more than a year, he has gradually gotten used to it.
Even a few days ago, when Shen Nian suddenly had to withdraw from his life, he was still a little uncomfortable with it.
"Shen Nian,"
The banquet ceremony opened.
"Are you sure you want to divorce this marriage?"
His voice was still cold, and there was not much emotion that could be heard.
But if Shen Nian pays attention at this moment, he will find that the bones of his dropped hand are clearly defined, and he is clenching it so hard that the veins on the back of his hand burst out.
Shen Nian nodded without hesitation.
On the surface, her character looks gentle and easy to talk to, but in fact she is very stubborn at heart.
Once you decide to do something, it is difficult to turn back.
It was the same with Ji Yanli's divorce, and it was the same with his insistence on studying abroad and becoming a lawyer.
Rather than whitewashing peace and living in numbness, she prefers to live without destruction and separation.
Ji Yanli took a deep breath, still feeling short of breath in his chest, and gritted his teeth.
"Don't regret it."
Shen Nian concealed a smile and asked back without showing any signs of weakness.
"Why should I regret it? Mr. Ji, I haven't noticed that you have been married for more than a year. You..."
She paused.
"You're so funny."
Ji Yanli's face suddenly darkened a bit.
Having said this, the man's face made him embarrassed to keep him. However, at this moment, there was a laughter behind him, like the sound of nature.
"Xiao Nian? Brat? Why are you couple here?"
Shen Nian and Ji Yanli turned around at the same time and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a beautiful woman wearing a dark red cheongsam walking towards them with a smile.
There were no signs of age on her well-maintained face, and she looked like one of Shen Nian's peers. However, whether she was dressed or moved, she exuded the intellectual elegance of a middle-aged woman.
It was Gu Xiangqin, Ji Yanli's mother.
She glared at Ji Yanli fiercely, and then turned to look at Shen Nian, with a smile that couldn't be concealed in her eyes.
She sincerely likes this woman who was her former friend, the only daughter-in-law of the Ji family.
When Shen Nian saw Gu Xiangqin, her earlobes gradually turned red. She was a little embarrassed and slowly lowered her head.
"Aunt Gu..."
He had not informed Aunt Gu in advance about his divorce from Ji Yanli.
Because she lived with her mother when she was a child, and received a lot of care from Aunt Gu.
Aunt Gu arranged the marriage between her and Ji Yanli for her own good and hoped that she would have someone to rely on in the future.
Gu Xiangqin was stunned.
"Xiao Nian, when did you and mom become so different? Could it be that you..."
Gu Xiangqin looked up at the Civil Affairs Bureau sign above his head and glared at Ji Yanli again angrily.
"Are you planning to divorce? Is it because Yan Li can't speak, makes you angry, or bullies you?"
The corner of Ji Yanli's mouth twitched.
"Mom, I didn't."
Gu Xiangqin raised his hand and slapped him hard on the shoulder.
"You brat, who asked you? Did I ask you to speak?"
Shen Nian looked at Ji Yanli's expression of anger and dare not speak, and wanted to laugh, but before the smile could reach his eyes, a layer of bitterness welled up in his heart.
Aunt Gu has always been very kind to her, and can even be said to be protective of her.
In the matter of divorce, after all, she was the one who was sorry for her mother and Aunt Gu.
But the person Ji Yanli likes in her heart is Zhou Xiaojing, not herself. She doesn't want to face a husband who is full of other people every day, and she has no intention of occupying other people's positions.
Shen Nian forced his smile.
"Gu...Mom, the banquet is very good to me, but I don't think our personalities are suitable for each other."
Gu Xiangqin smiled and took her arm.
"Xiao Nian, Mom has lived for more than forty years, there is no way she can even recognize people."
"You and my brat are both slow-tempered. That brat doesn't know how to please his wife, and is often away from home. I guess you don't have many opportunities to interact with each other on weekdays, right?"
Shen Nian nodded.
Gu Xiangqin smiled.
"So, if you say it's not suitable before you get used to it, it's too early in Mom's opinion. Xiaonian, don't rush for this day to get divorced. Just wait a little longer, okay?"
She spoke in a consultative tone, and at the end, she added.
"Of course, if we really want to separate, mom won't force us."
"Xiao Nian, you have to remember that whether you marry into the Ji family or not, you will always be my best friend's daughter."
The tip of Shen Nian's nose felt sour, and she resisted the urge to cry.
"mom..."
Gu Xiangqin smiled, but her eye circles were a little red. She stretched out her hand to smooth the broken hair on Shen Nianli's forehead.
"You child, you are getting more and more beautiful as you grow older. You are almost the same model as your mother when she was young, and your personality is similar."
Gu Xiangqin was considered a strong woman in the circle. She was usually very fickle in her actions, but at this moment she unconsciously softened her tone and persuaded her gently.
"But Xiaonian, Auntie doesn't want you to make the same mistake as your mother. Yanli is usually scolded a bit, but he still has a good character."
The seasonal banquet was put aside.
The dignified Mr. Ji was ignored by them like air.
He was a little depressed. Compared to himself, Shen Niancai is more like Gu Xiangqin's biological child.
"I was about to go shopping when I bumped into you. Xiaonian, are you going shopping with your mother?"
Shen Nian didn't have the nerve to refuse, so he nodded quickly.
"OK."
Gu Xiangqin then turned to look at Ji Yanli. Seeing that the boy still had a cold face and was furious, she couldn't hold it back and kicked Ji Yanli.
If Shen Nian hadn't been there, she would have thought of serving this boy.
My own daughter-in-law is so angry that she might as well make a piece of barbecued pork!
The iceberg-like expressionless face of the quarterly banquet finally showed a crack.
He was in disbelief.
Are you really her biological child?
Gu Xiangqin took the two of them into the car and went to the largest luxury shopping mall in Beijing.
She was responsible for choosing, and Shen Nian was responsible for trying it on. If he thought it was suitable, he would leave it to the quarterly banquet behind him.
Soon, Gu Xiangqin fell in love with another light blue fishtail skirt, and excitedly grabbed Shen Nian.
The workmanship of this skirt is very exquisite. The hem is made in the shape of a wave, the lines are elegant and smooth, and it is also inlaid with pearls of different sizes.
Two shop assistants with exquisite makeup introduced eloquently: "This is the award-winning work of Du De, the fashion design master of F country. There are only five pieces in the world. One of them is sold in our store. We only have black ones in our store. Only card users can try or purchase.”
Gu Xiangqin nodded and motioned to the clerk to bring over the clothes.
"Xiao Nian, come and try this."
Shen Nian was a little hesitant. This piece was placed in the most conspicuous position in the store and had an independent display window. It was worth a lot at first glance.
The most common skirt in this store costs tens of thousands a piece.
However, she couldn't resist Gu Xiangqin's insistence on trying it on. In the end, she turned around and walked into the fitting room holding the skirt.
Taking advantage of Shen Nian's absence, Gu Xiangqin looked at Ji Yanli, her hands became itchy the more she looked at it, she whispered.
"I'll take care of you when I get home."
The quarterly banquet ceremony was said to make people feel guilty, but they refused to give in.
"It was him who suddenly wanted a divorce."
Gu Xiangqin rolled his eyes.
She knew what Xiao Nian was like. Since she had promised to marry this boy and now regretted it and wanted a divorce, there must be a reason for it.
It depends on whether she can deal with this kid when she goes back.
After a while, Shen Nian had put on a new dress and came out of the fitting room.
Everyone's eyes lit up.
When this fishtail skirt was placed in the window, nothing could be seen. Now that it was put on by Shen Nian, everyone realized that this skirt seemed to be tailor-made for Shen Nian.
The slender white swan neck, the slim waist, and every inch of Shen Nian's figure are clearly exposed under this dress. The hem of the skirt swayed with her light steps, like waves of waves. Sparkling broken silver shines in the sunlight.
The quarterly banquet was in a daze.
His eyes fell on Shen Nian, but he seemed to have forgotten to look away.
After more than a year of marriage, he saw Shen Nian dressed up for the first time. She was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes away, like an elf falling into the world.
Gu Xiangqin was also very satisfied and bought the dress with a wave of her hand.
The clerk said with a smile while packing.
"Ms. Gu has such a good eye. The eldest daughter of the Zhou family took a fancy to this dress last month. She paid a deposit and agreed to pick it up a week later. Unfortunately, something happened at home along the way and she forgot about it."
Shen Nian was stunned and subconsciously wanted to refuse.
She didn't want to snatch Zhou Xiaojing's things.
Firstly, she doesn't like to snatch other people's things by nature, and secondly, she doesn't like Zhou Xiaojing as a person, and she even despises the Zhou family's behavior. She still thinks it's dirty to snatch Zhou Xiaojing's things.
Unexpectedly, after Gu Xiangqin heard about it, she became even more determined to get this skirt.
She whispered in Shen Nian's ear.
"That girl Zhou Xiaojing has been very petty and has a bad nature, but she still likes to pester us for family banquets."
"We bought the clothes she liked and made her mad."
On this day, Gu Xiangqin kept visiting Shen Nian and Ji Yanli until they were exhausted.
She looked at the tired faces of the young couple and confirmed that they had no energy to continue the divorce for the time being, and then let Shen Nian leave.
As soon as Shen Nian left, Gu Xiangqin's face changed instantly. With a murderous look on his face, he reached out and picked up Ji Yanli's ears.
However, Gu Xiangqin didn't carry Ji Yanli, who was 1.89 meters tall, so she was so angry that she kicked her son.
"Tell me, my good wife, why did she suddenly get divorced?"
The banquet ceremony was silent for a moment, with a trace of confusion in his eyes.
"I didn't have any conflict with her, and she suddenly wanted a divorce."
As soon as he finished speaking, he was kicked again.
"Even if Xiaonian is the one who initiated the divorce, aren't you not at all wrong?"
Gu Xiangqin put her hands on her hips and looked at him with an expression of indifference.
"You usually coax and give in to your wife a lot, so what's wrong? You have three days to coax her back!"
