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

This is Shen Nian.

She has the most demure face, yet possesses a devilish figure that can make any man's blood boil, truly a "human beauty".

This extreme contrast, coupled with the "twistedness" and "brokenness" she exudes due to her background, often evokes a primal urge to destroy or possess her intensely.

But in Lu Ci's eyes, he always regarded this girl as a younger sister.

Lu Ci folded his umbrella, shook off the water, and pushed open the glass door of the milk tea shop.

"jingle"

The wind chimes on the door made a crisp sound.

Upon hearing the sound, Shen Nian looked up.

When she saw the tall man dragging a black suitcase and walking in, his body damp with sweat, a bright light appeared in her clear eyes.

"Brother-in-law!"

She stood up, and because the movement was so sudden, her full breasts even trembled violently, creating a stunning wave that made people dizzy.

She walked up to Lu Ci, about to give him a happy smile, but her gaze suddenly fell on the black suitcase in Lu Ci's hand.

Shen Nian was stunned.

Although she is introverted, she is more sensitive and perceptive than anyone else.

She glanced at the torrential rain outside, then at Lu Ci's slightly soaked shirt, and at the suitcase that could never have been used for a trip...

"Brother-in-law..." Shen Nian pointed to the suitcase with her snow-white finger: "What happened to you? Did you and my sister... have a fight and get kicked out?"

After asking the question, Shen Nian quickly dismissed the guess.

How could that be?

In her memory, although her sister was strong-willed, her brother-in-law had an incredibly good temper and never argued with anyone.

For the past four years, the two have had a good relationship and are very affectionate.

How could someone be kicked out just because of an argument?

Just as Shen Nian was lost in thought, Lu Ci casually pushed his black suitcase next to the bar counter and said in a calm tone, "We didn't argue, we're divorced."

"Clatter".

Behind the cashier not far away, the rag that the part-time female college student who was wiping cups had been holding fell directly into the stainless steel sink.

The entire milk tea shop fell into a deathly silence.

Only the torrential rain outside continued to pound against the glass windows.

Shen Nian froze on the spot, her rosy lips slightly parted, and her eyes, which seemed to speak volumes, widened in surprise.

She looked at Lu Ci's calm face, trying to find a trace of a joke on it.

but.

"Divorced...divorced?" Shen Nian was stunned by the news.

Not only her, but the two female college students working part-time behind the bar, wearing matching aprons, also looked utterly shocked, as if struck by lightning.

Both girls are students at Jiangnan University; one is named Xiaoya, and the other is named Yuanyuan.

She usually receives a lot of care from Lu Ci, the good-tempered boss, at the store.

At that moment, the two looked at each other, and their eyes instantly ignited with a fierce fire called "gossip".

They had met Shen Man before.

Once, Shen Man drove her eye-catching Porsche Panamera to pick up Lu Ci at the school gate. Her aloof and domineering female CEO aura, coupled with her stunningly beautiful face, caused quite a stir on the commercial street.

In the eyes of these naive college students, although the boss was usually too low-key, he was tall and handsome, with a gentle personality. He and the rich woman were like a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

Why did they suddenly get divorced?

And look at the boss, carrying a tattered suitcase and looking so disheveled... This is definitely a tragic story of a wealthy family's son-in-law being kicked out and left with nothing!

The two female college students had already imagined a massive, eighty-episode drama series about a wealthy family feud.

At this moment, Shen Nian's inner turmoil was far more complex than that of the two bystanders.

Her first reaction was heartache. Why didn't her sister appreciate her? Why did she throw her away like trash?

But... if... if they really get divorced.

Then, is the man in front of her no longer her "brother-in-law"?

The moment the thought crossed Shen Nian's mind, she felt as if she had been burned, and her fair cheeks instantly flushed a hot blush.

She mentally cursed herself.

Shen Nian, what on earth are you thinking? Your brother-in-law has just gone through a marital crisis and doesn't even have a place to stay, and you're secretly gloating? You're so shameless and manipulative!

She forcefully suppressed that immoral thought, took a deep breath, and tried to make her voice sound calm: "So... what are your plans next?"

Lu Ci didn't notice the girl's complicated thoughts. He walked to the high stool opposite Shen Nian and sat down.

"What other plans do I have? I'll find a place to stay first, and then slowly look for a job." Lu Ci laughed self-deprecatingly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Having shed the glory of the Shen family, he was forced to confront the harsh realities of life.

Although he was once a top student in university, in this era of severe academic inflation and extreme workplace competition, four years of being a full-time husband has turned his resume into a blank sheet of paper with no competitiveness.

"I'm 29 years old this year. Apart from having a diploma from Jiangnan University, I have neither work experience nor any special skills," Lu Ci shrugged.

Hearing him belittle himself like that, Shen Nian became anxious.

She suddenly straightened her back, and the astonishing curve of her back, along with her somewhat excited movements, once again demonstrated its strong presence.

Her eyes, which were usually timid, were now filled with seriousness and disapproval.

"How could you be incompetent?!" Shen Nian retorted urgently, her voice not loud, "The fact that you got into Jiang University proves you're smarter than most people! Besides, this milk tea shop is so popular now, and you've handled everything from accounting and purchasing to staff management, without ever making a single mistake. How can that be called inexperienced?"

These gentle yet unwavering words of comfort were like a warm current.

Recalling Shen Man's behavior during this period, I think of words like "petty" and "unambitious."

Instead, the girl in front of him confidently told him, "You are excellent, you are very capable!"

Looking at the girl in front of him, whose face had turned red from defending him, Lu Ci's heart softened a little.

He chuckled softly, "Then I'll take your good wishes. I hope that in the future I'll find a boss who's not good at taking me in."

The two chatted for a while about their future plans. Shen Nian glanced at the lonely suitcase next to her, then turned to look at the torrential rain outside the window, which showed no signs of stopping, and frowned slightly.

"So where are you staying tonight?" she asked softly.

"Not yet," Lu Ci replied casually. "Once the rain gets a little lighter, I'll just use a phone app to find a cheap hotel nearby and make do for a few days until I find a place to stay."

Shen Nian's heart clenched suddenly.

Shen Nian bit her lower lip, leaving a faint mark on her delicate lips with her pearly white teeth.

She was going through a fierce internal struggle.

She knew how abrupt and even improper her next words would be, given that men and women should not be too close, especially considering their past relationship.

However, the thought of him dragging his suitcase through the heavy rain, searching for cheap hotels one after another, made her feel a little sad.

It's okay, she told herself silently.

Although the Shen family treated her indifferently, they never mistreated her financially, providing her with a generous monthly allowance.

They also rented a fairly spacious two-bedroom apartment for her near the school.

She usually lives alone, and the other bedroom is always empty.

Anyway, he's divorced now, so he's just an old friend who needs help, isn't he?