You're already divorced, why are you so anxious about him becoming a succubus?

As lunchtime approached, Lu Ci strolled leisurely through the campus, intending to wait for Shen Nian downstairs at her teaching building so they could have lunch together after class.

As Lu Ci passed by a secluded little garden next to the artificial lake, he suddenly stopped.

Not far away, under the wisteria trellis, stood an extremely graceful figure with her back to him, seemingly on the phone, and appearing very agitated.

Lu Ci only glanced at it before his gaze was drawn to that exceptionally outstanding figure.

The woman was wearing a very professional-looking business suit.

Her upper body was covered by a tight-fitting white chiffon silk shirt, stretched taut by her extremely impressive, even magnificent, bust, as if the buttons were about to burst open at any moment.

Her lower body was clad in a fitted black pencil skirt that breathtakingly accentuated her perfect waist-to-hip ratio.

What's most striking is that her long, straight legs are covered with a thin layer of sheer black stockings, and she wears a pair of black high heels with red soles.

This mature, intellectual style, with its strong allure of asceticism, stood out starkly among a group of youthful and vibrant college students.

Judging from her attire and demeanor, she is definitely not a student; she is most likely a counselor or young teacher at the school.

Lu Ci had no intention of eavesdropping, but the woman seemed to be on the verge of a breakdown, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.

"What does his marriage have to do with me! I'm just his sister, you are his parents!"

The woman held her phone, her voice trembling with obvious anger. "I haven't been paid, and he shamelessly drove off with my car! Haven't I cleaned up his messes and paid off all those online loans for him over the years?! I beg you, please stop calling me! I really have no money left, not a single penny!"

After saying the last sentence, the woman seemed to have exhausted all her strength and abruptly hung up the phone.

She didn't turn around, but instead squatted down on the ground, exhausted, along the wisteria trellis.

He hugged his knees tightly with both arms, buried his head in his arms, and his shoulders began to heave violently.

Suppressed and helpless sobs echoed intermittently in the secluded little garden.

Lu Ci stood not far away, watching the woman who had just been hot and had an intellectual aura now squatting on the ground crying like a helpless little girl, and couldn't help but sigh.

Lu Ci hesitated for a moment, then took out a pack of tissues from his pocket and walked over quietly.

"Let's wipe it."

A gentle, clear voice rang out above the woman's head.

At the same time, a pack of tissues was handed to her.

Upon hearing the sound, the woman squatting on the ground trembled violently, quickly raising her head like a frightened bird and hurriedly standing up.

In that instant, Lu Ci saw her face clearly.

It was an extremely beautiful face, exuding a strong intellectual and mature aura.

She wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on her nose. Although her eyes were red-rimmed and tears were still hanging in the corners, she could not hide the unique charm of a mature woman.

This is a beauty completely different from Shen Man's cold arrogance, and also different from Shen Nian's pure and timid beauty.

The woman was slightly taken aback when she saw Lu Ci standing in front of her.

What a handsome guy! Judging from his appearance, he must be a college student.

However, what followed was extreme embarrassment and vigilance.

Did this student overhear her break down in tears, and even her private conversations on the phone?!

If this gets back to the college, where will she, as the counselor, put her face?

The woman's delicate eyebrows furrowed instantly, and a hint of wariness flashed in her eyes.

Just as the extremely awkward stalemate was at hand, a clear and cheerful voice suddenly came from the path not far away.

"Brother Lu! I'm here!"

Shen Nian, carrying a canvas bag, jogged along the tree-lined path, waving and calling out.

Seeing other people approaching, the woman's face became even more flustered.

As if electrocuted, she snatched the pack of tissues from Lu Ci's hand, hastily wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and without even saying thank you, she hurriedly fled the scene in her high heels, heading towards an office building in another direction without looking back.

Shen Nian ran to Lu Ci's side, still slightly out of breath.

Following Lu Ci's gaze, she looked at the sultry figure in a black stockings and bodycon skirt who had already walked away. A hint of doubt flashed in her big eyes, and she turned her head to ask curiously:

"Brother Lu, do you know our counselor?"

"Oh, so you're your class advisor."

Lu Ci looked at Shen Nian's large, curious eyes, shook his head calmly, and casually made up an excuse: "I don't know her. I was just passing by and saw that she seemed to have lost her contact lens and was looking for something, so I helped her out. Is she usually very strict at the academy?"

"He's not strict, but he's usually cold and aloof, like a workaholic. I heard he's never even had a boyfriend." Shen Nian looked Lu Ci up and down suspiciously.

Women's intuition is always sharp, especially when the man has just established some kind of ambiguous intimate relationship with them.

However, after seeing Lu Ci's open and honest eyes, and considering that the counselor was indeed a well-known "high-and-mighty beauty" in the college, Shen Nian's little doubts quickly dissipated.

Who cares! Anyway, I'm holding Brother Lu's hand right now!

"Let's not go out for lunch today, we'll eat at the second cafeteria!"

Like a little girl who had received her favorite candy, Shen Nian's eyes crinkled with joy. Without saying a word, she grabbed Lu Ci's hand and happily headed towards the cafeteria.

Walking along the bustling campus path, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the two of them.

Who doesn't dream of a sweet romance on a college campus during their youth?

In the past, Shen Nian was so insecure that she felt she was unworthy of having such pure and beautiful feelings in her life.

She watched others holding hands on their way to class and feeding each other in the cafeteria, and felt only deep envy and reluctance.

But now, it's here!

Although the two of them hadn't explicitly said "I like you" to each other, and although Lu Ci was still nominally her "former brother-in-law," none of that mattered to Shen Nian anymore.

Today, being able to openly hold his hand and walk in this bustling campus is the best reward she has received for taking that brave step!

Arriving at the second canteen of Jiangnan University, it was lunchtime, and the canteen was bustling with people, the air filled with the mixed aromas of various dishes.

Looking at this familiar and lively scene, Lu Ci felt a surge of emotions.

Walking into the university cafeteria again after many years, the overall layout was basically unchanged. The noisy sounds of cheap stainless steel plates clattering were still familiar. However, the surrounding specialty stalls had changed their signs. The braised chicken rice stall that he used to love had now become a light meal salad shop.

"Brother Lu, go save me a seat, I'll go get the food! You love sweet and sour pork ribs, right? I remember!" Shen Nian pressed him into an empty seat by the window, and like a cheerful butterfly, she ran towards the food line with her meal card.

Watching the girl's pretty back as she tiptoed through the crowd, Lu Ci's lips unconsciously curved into a gentle smile.

The two enjoyed a youthful lunch in the cafeteria.

At the dinner table, Shen Nian chattered away, sharing funny stories from school with Lu Ci, who listened with a smile, occasionally wiping the sauce from the corners of her mouth, making the girl blush and her heart race again.