One foot already out the door, Lin Ning felt like she’d forgotten something.
Watching Su Shui eagerly carrying her bag, that unease grew stronger.
“Wait! You’ve got secret savings?!”
At this, Su Shui broke into a cold sweat and stammered, “No, no! You misheard! I meant—I meant…”
Lin Ning didn’t push him. Instead, she calmly walked back inside.
She didn’t speak, just stared at him.
Su Shui panicked—her silence scared him more than tears or tantrums.
“Oh! I meant game coins! I farmed them myself!”
Even as Su Shui desperately scrambled, Lin Ning just watched quietly, waiting for his next lie.
Under pressure, Su Shui finally pulled out a wad of crumpled bills—from under his shoe sole, the sofa cushion, even the mattress.
Scattered together, it barely reached two hundred yuan.
“That’s all?!”
“That’s… all…”
Lin Ning glared. Su Shui silently grabbed a pillow.
He unzipped it and pulled out four or five red notes.
“Honest, that’s everything. I only saved one order’s worth…”
Lin Ning stuffed the money into her pocket, then yanked open the TV cabinet drawer. From the bottom, she pulled out a small cloth pouch.
Seeing it, Su Shui’s face went pale instantly.
He snatched the pouch back, clutching it tightly. “This is everything I saved penny by penny! We’re divorced—why are you stealing it?!”
“Right. We’re divorced…” Lin Ning slammed the few hundred yuan onto the table. “Go live with your money!”
She turned and ran out without looking back.
Liu Shuang shot Su Shui an annoyed glare before chasing after her.
…
…
Lin Ning and Liu Shuang walked out of Su Shui’s apartment. Lin Ning puffed her cheeks, stomping ahead in silence.
In the car, Liu Shuang wouldn’t let her drive.
She’d nearly crashed coming here when she was happy—now? She’d take off right on the spot!
Liu Shuang forced Lin Ning into the passenger seat and drove slowly.
“What’s wrong, my little Ning? Still mad?” Liu Shuang teased, trying to lighten the mood.
“I’m not mad!” Lin Ning snapped, her pout deep enough to hang an oil bottle.
“Of course not~ My Ning would never sulk over some loser guy~”
“Exactly! I’d never get mad over Su Shui. Just Su Shui!”
“Ah~ Who said anything about Su Shui?” Liu Shuang chuckled.
“You—!” Lin Ning lunged playfully toward her.
“Careful! I’m driving!”
The sports car swerved wildly like it was drunk.
“You little brat—I’ll teach you to get cocky!” Liu Shuang pulled over, reclined her seat, and pounced on Lin Ning.
“Hahaha, no! Stop—tickles!”
“Give up already!” Liu Shuang grinned, pinning her down.
…
…
Ten minutes later, the two beauties lay breathless and flushed in the car. Outside, bystanders finally relaxed.
A luxury sports car had been parked roadside, shaking oddly.
Curious onlookers gathered, eager to see the couple inside.
After ten minutes, the shaking stopped.
Men watched the car with mournful eyes; women glanced proudly at their partners.
Amid disappointed sighs, the car drove off.
Lin Ning slumped in her seat, high heels tossed in the back.
Her stockings were torn, hair messy over her shoulders.
*Ding-ding-ding!*
Her phone rang. She answered without looking.
“Hello?”
“Hey sis! I’m coming to see you!”
“Oh… wait, what?!” Lin Ning sat bolt upright.
“Surprise! I’m on the plane—landing in a few hours!”
“W-why did you come suddenly?!”
“Isn’t it amazing?!”
The voice chattered on, but Lin Ning felt like lightning struck her head.
This wasn’t a surprise—it was a nightmare!
Her parents had hated her marriage to Su Shui. How could she tell them about the divorce?!
“So… you’ll pick me up?”
“Find your own way. You know the address!”
“You forgot your brother for a husband…”
Lin Ning hung up before he finished.
On the plane, a blond guy in sunglasses sighed at his phone. “Sis… am I even your real brother?”
…
…
“Turn back now!” Lin Ning yelled.
Liu Shuang slammed the wheel, swerving the car around.
“What’s the rush?”
“My brother’s coming!”
*Whoosh!*
Liu Shuang floored the gas. The car shot forward like an arrow.
At the building, Lin Ning shoved Liu Shuang aside and sprinted inside.
*Bang bang bang!*
Panting, she pounded the apartment door. No answer.
“What’s he doing?!”
After ages, a muffled voice called, “Who is it? Ever heard of a doorbell?”
“It’s me! Open up!”
Recognizing his wife’s voice, Su Shui yanked the door open and took her bag.
“What’s wrong? Why’d you rush back?”
“My brother’s coming!”
“Huh, I thought it was serious…” Su Shui flopped onto the sofa.
“What?! Your brother’s coming?!” He leaped up. Now Lin Ning sat calmly, mimicking his panic.
“Why stress? It’s just my brother~”
“You’re not stressed! That brother of yours will kill me if he finds out we’re divorced!”
Su Shui dashed into the bedroom, hauling out a mountain of instant noodle cups.
“Stop gawking! Help me!”
“But we’re divorced.”
“My dear wife, I’m sorry! I don’t wanna die by your brother’s hands!”
“Fine~”
An hour later, the exhausted couple sat on the floor, drenched in sweat.
*Ding-dong. Ding-dong.*
The doorbell rang. Su Shui rushed to open it—expecting Lin Ning’s brother.
Instead, Liu Shuang’s face greeted him.
“Tch. It’s just you~” Su Shui turned away.
“Don’t want to see me? I’ll leave then!”
Liu Shuang pivoted to go. Su Shui ignored her—until he saw his wife follow. Panic hit.
“Wife, don’t go!”
“Why?”
“If you leave, your brother will know we’re divorced!”
“So what? I never agreed to help. We’re divorced~”
“Save me! I’ll do anything! Remarry if you want!”
“Who’d remarry you! Help you? Fine—but you obey me these next few days.”
“Deal!”
