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Chapter 36: Does Love Really Disappear

Jiang Yubing squinted her eyes slightly and asked in a soft voice, “Did you make plans with Jiang Zhiyan?”

Shen Qingxuan froze on the spot.

A moment ago, he was still discussing travel plans for the holiday, So how did the topic suddenly shift to Jiang Zhiyan?

Shen Qingxuan said, “I have confessed, please let me go.”

Jiang Yubing’s tone allowed no doubt, as if she was issuing an order that must not be disobeyed: “Then come home with me.”

Shen Qingxuan could not help but mutter inwardly, why did she keep insisting on coming home together?

Was the temptation of going home really so great?

As far as he knew, Jiang Yubing’s grandparents were not in Jiangbei these days, So it definitely was not about visiting them.

Since Jiang Yubing brought up going home again and again, He decided to see for himself what exactly she was plotting.

Shen Qingxuan forced a wry smile at the corner of his mouth and replied helplessly, “Alright, but I need to stop by my own home first.”

He said this

Completely because his mother Lin Yun

Already urged him more than once to bring Jiang Yubing home.

He understood his mother’s little schemes better than anyone.

With such a beautiful and outstanding daughter-in-law, she felt proud showing off in front of relatives and friends, Saying it was just to meet, but in reality, she mostly wanted to show off.

But each time, Shen Qingxuan found an excuse to decline.

Truth be told, The gap between their families was just too big, Besides, Shen Qingxuan always thought they would end up divorcing anyway, So it was better if the relatives did not know, Otherwise, who knew what awful gossip might spread.

As for going home tomorrow, he never planned to take Jiang Yubing with him, He would just make up some excuse and say she wanted to visit her grandparents.

Jiang Yubing listened to Shen Qingxuan’s request, And agreed without a second thought.

……

The next morning, gentle sunlight spread over the earth.

Shen Qingxuan arrived at his familiar home, As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he called out loudly, “Mom?”

Before long, Lin Yun, wearing an apron, hurried out of the house, Her eyes looked around eagerly, but after not spotting the person she thought of day and night, Her previous joy instantly faded, Her tone turned cold: “Why did you come back?”

“Mom, didn’t you tell me to come?”

Shen Qingxuan replied innocently.

“I told you to bring Bingbing home with you!”

Lin Yun’s voice rose several pitches, She spoke as she pushed Shen Qingxuan toward the outside.

“Bang!”

The small courtyard gate slammed shut, followed by Lin Yun’s angry roar: “If you don’t bring Bingbing back, don’t come back yourself!”

Shen Qingxuan stood there in a daze, utterly bewildered, He could not help but sigh in his heart:

Was he just kicked out by his own family?

So it was true, love really did disappear, Right?

He knocked on the door a couple more times, but there was no response.

Left with no other choice, Shen Qingxuan turned and slowly walked away.

However, he did not immediately call Jiang Yubing, After all, he had only just told her yesterday that he would be going home, Doing the math, not even an hour had passed, He did not want to give her something to tease him about.

So, Shen Qingxuan dragged his somewhat dejected steps, And slowly walked to a nearby internet café, He booked a computer, And planned to kill some time there.

……

Shen Qingxuan sunk into the world of gaming, Time slipped by quietly without him knowing.

Suddenly, His phone on the desk rang, breaking his focus.

He tapped to answer, Jiang Yubing’s highly recognizable voice instantly came through: “Are you done?”

Only then did Shen Qingxuan spare a moment to look at the time display at the top of his phone screen, He could not help but yell in his heart:

“Oh shit!”

How did it suddenly become afternoon?

He felt like he did not play many rounds at all, so why did time pass so quickly?

“I’m done.”

He came back to his senses and hurriedly replied.

“I’ll have Uncle Li pick you up.”

Jiang Yubing’s tone was as decisive and straightforward as ever.

At that, Shen Qingxuan’s heart skipped a beat—there was no way he could agree.

Jiang Yubing would definitely have Uncle Li go pick him up at home.

But he was at the internet café right now, If they found out he had been kicked out, how embarrassing would that be?

“No need, just send me the address.”

He spoke quickly, refusing on the spot.

There was a brief pause on the other end, followed by a crisp “Okay.”

Then, a location ping was sent to him.

Shen Qingxuan opened it and secretly marveled at it, She really was a rich miss, She actually lived in the very best villa district in all of Jiangbei, That area cost a fortune by the square foot, Normal people could not even dream of it.

“I’ll get a cab there right now.”

He stared at the location and spoke into the phone, After he finished, he prepared to hang up and get up to leave.

But at that moment, Jiang Yubing’s slightly teasing voice sounded again: “Do you even have the money for a cab?”

That question immediately shut Shen Qingxuan right up.

After he bought internet hours in the morning, he originally had ten or so yuan left.

But by noon, he ordered an instant noodles and even got a sausage.

All his living expenses were kept by Jiang Yubing, and the pocket money he had managed to save came from his usual frugality.

Sigh!

What a bitter life he was living.

Boohoo…

Divorce, he definitely needed a divorce.

Not even the Jade Emperor could stop him.

“I’d better let Uncle Li pick you up.” Jiang Yubing spoke up again.

Shen Qingxuan stared at the pitiful two yuan and eighty cents left on his phone, and after a moment of silence, finally lowered his head: “Okay.”

He sent his location to Jiang Yubing, then went to the bar counter.

Not long after, a luxury Maybach slowly stopped outside the internet café.

At that moment, the internet café was busy and noisy, The clattering of keyboards and the shouts of players blended together.

Shen Qingxuan sat at the bar, Animatedly telling the internet café manager about his “legendary” gaming feats, He got so into it, spit nearly started to fly.

Suddenly, the manager spoke up with a puzzled face: “Hey, look, why is there a Maybach parked outside? How could a big shot like that come here to game?”

His tone was full of disbelief.

“What Maybach?”

Shen Qingxuan was in the middle of his story, so he did not react at first, He asked reflexively, still grinning with lingering excitement.

“It’s right there in front of the door!”

The manager pointed at the door, unable to take his eyes off the car.

Shen Qingxuan followed where he pointed. His smile instantly froze on his face, He stared blankly for two seconds, then suddenly shot to his feet.

Crap!

Wasn’t that Jiang Yubing’s family car?

How did it arrive so quickly?

He had only enjoyed the air-conditioning for a little while!

“See you, bro!”

Shen Qingxuan hastily said goodbye to the manager and hurried out of the internet café.

Standing at the entrance, the sunlight made him squint his eyes, He raised his hand to block the glare and walked quickly to the car.

The internet café’s manager and delivery guy watched as Shen Qingxuan got into the Maybach, their mouths dropped open.

Had they just bragged to a big shot like this for the past half hour?

The love lives of the rich were really impossible to figure out, They ignored their comfortable family mansions just to run to an internet café for some gaming.

Driver Uncle Li glanced at him through the rearview mirror and greeted him with a warm smile, “Young Master Shen.”

The voice sounded gentle and affectionate, His face held the kindly smile characteristic of elders.

Shen Qingxuan gave an awkward laugh, his mouth curling into a stiff smile as he answered, “Uncle Li.”

The car started slowly, cruising steadily down the street.

Shen Qingxuan gazed at the scenery flashing by outside the window, high-rises and pedestrians passing like slides.

But his mind was not on the view; his thoughts floated straight to Jiang Yubing.

What exactly did Jiang Yubing want from him by taking him home?

Why was she so hung up on this, pressing him again and again?

This question tangled in his mind like a knot that could not be unraveled no matter how hard he tried.

The car soon entered the luxurious villa district.

Elegant European-style villas with cream-yellow walls and exquisite carvings dotted the area, Retro spires glistened with unique light under the sun.

Tall green trees shaded the villas, and the lawns were neatly trimmed.

The air was so tranquil and graceful that people could not help but breathe slower.

The Maybach came to a stop in front of an especially grand villa.

Compared to its neighbors, this one looked even more magnificent and imposing, The iron main gate was adorned with exquisite patterns, showing off the owner’s remarkable taste.

Shen Qingxuan took a deep breath to calm his nerves.

He slowly pushed the car door open and got out.

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