171 I Want a Divorce 9 (2/2)

Jin Qingyan then drank another few mouthfuls of the liquor and murmured, ”Tianze.”

”Yes?”

”I feel like I love her in a different way, compared to Chi Rui'er.”

”How so?” asked Long Tianze, thinking that he should still be a little sober, to be able to call his name out correctly.

”When Rui'er got together with Gu Beicheng back then, I was somewhat willing to let go of her, thinking that I ought to respect her decision. But this time, I just can't tolerate the thought of Xiaoning being together with another man, even though we've yet to be officially divorced. The thought of it just drives me crazy and makes my heart shatter into pieces,” Jin Qingyan explained as he put down the bottle of liquor and leaned his entire weight against the wall.

After analyzing his words, Long Tianze came up with a conclusion. ”I don't think you actually loved Chi Rui'er, did you? When in love, one becomes selfish and possessive, not wishing to see another man go near the woman you love at all. But then again, once you're divorced, both of you will be single and free. You'll no longer be in any position to restrict her from doing anything or to do anything to her. Divorce is a serious matter, you should really consider it carefully.”

”I've already agreed to go ahead with the divorce proceedings tomorrow.”

Long Tianze reached a hand out to poke him and chided, ”Are you out of your mind? Why did you agree to a divorce if you don't wish to go through it at all? Did you do it just to prove how much of a gentleman you are? Or do you not want to appear clingy and annoying? Or are you too caught up with preserving your image?”

”I don't know, maybe I really just don't want her to think that I can't go on living without her.”

”Afraid to bruise your own ego… why is she so insistent on getting a divorce, though? Was it because of the miscarriage, or because your family decided to save Qingyue? Or is it none of the above? I just can't figure why.”

”I don't know.”

”If you love her, make her stay.”

”I love her?”

”Do you not? If you don't love her, what are you vexing about right now?” Long Tianze retorted.

”I have no idea either. But it seems we're getting a divorce for sure. You know, we had a bet in the past and even signed an agreement. If she could keep her job at the television production unit for an entire month, I would have to grant her any one wish of hers. Otherwise, she would have to become my slave for a day. In the end, she managed to win the bet, and she just told me that her wish is for us to get a divorce.”

'You've really brought it upon yourself. Look what's happening now, you have no choice but to grant her her wish. I really take my hat off to you for being so silly. Wish I could just stomp you to death,” said an infuriated Long Tianze.

Jin Qingyan closed his eyes as he began to lose his consciousness, before falling into a deep sleep.

Long Tianze did not go home that night but instead slept on the same bed as Jin Qingyan, only because he had been drinking and did not want to drive while under the influence.

However, the drunk Jin Qingyan could subconsciously feel the presence of another person on the bed and, having mistaken Long Tianze for An Xiaoning, he hurriedly embraced him tightly in his arms. Dazed and sleepy, Long Tianze felt a hand continuously rubbing against his chest. He opened his eyes, only to see that Jin Qingyan was hugging him, one hand on his…

Feeling irritated yet amused, he reached out to smack him on his face playfully and said, ”Hurry, wake up. Sis-in-law is back.”

Jin Qingyan opened his eyes immediately and sat up straight. He looked around the room only to realize that he had been tricked, after which he reached his hands out in an attempt to strangle Long Tianze. However, the latter managed to dodge quickly and said, ”You actually have the cheek to be violent with me? You kept rubbing my chest just now.”

Jin Qingyan ignored him and proceeded to the bathroom to take a shower.

Long Tianze followed suit. After taking a look at the time, he entered the bathroom and turned on the tap to rinse his face with water. He then squeezed some facial cleanser onto his palm and began washing his face while saying, ”Let me tell you, you'd better think it through carefully.”

”Think what through?”

”Quit feigning ignorance, think through your divorce with Sis-in-law, obviously. Ignore the agreement and just ask yourself how you truly feel. Don't get a divorce as long as you don't want to,” said Long Tianze, bending forward to rinse the foam off his hands.

”Who said I didn't want a divorce? I won't go back on my word. If she's bent on getting a divorce, then I shall grant her her wish,” Jin Qingyan answered confidently, a complete change in his attitude compared to the night before.

”Seriously, why can't you just coax and placate her? Women love to be cajoled,” Long Tianze scorned as he turned around to grab a towel.