C1 No More Ex-husband!

"How can I help you?" Ruan Hanyu asked coldly. He sat entombed in the luxurious presidential suite of the five-star hotel like a noble king regaling before his throne. His presence on the leather sofa exuded the grace of nobility. Only the twisted appearance in his eyebrows betrayed his emotions.

Seeing Ruan Hanyu's cold demeanor twisted a knife into Mu Qingzhu's heart. She had grown accustomed to his indifferent and removed persona, but witnessing his lack of care towards her once again broke her heart.

As the feelings of abandonment washed over her, the corner of her mouth twitched. She steeled herself for what was to come next. Fixing a smile on her face, she said with more confidence than she felt, "I agree to the divorce."

Hearing his wife's answer, Ruan Hanyu was surprised that she had agreed to the divorce so easily. Suspicious that there was more, his cold and dark eyes narrowed as he studied the woman before him.

As Mu Qingzhu stood before him, she was beginning to feel uneasy. Dressed in a V-shaped, pure white chiffon skirt, the attire showed off her natural figure. With her long hair and casual appearance, she looked very beautiful. The smile on her face did not speak of the boiling emotions churning beneath her peaceful facade.

If a woman could radiate calm and smile brightly when discussing divorce, this could only mean one thing - this was exactly what she wanted. I will not play into her schemes, thought Ruan Hanyu.

Rage filled his heart. Ruan Hanyu felt the embers of his fury engulf him. Harnessing this anger, his face wore a cold smile.

Mu Qingzhu as if sensing he was about to attack, intercepted right then. "I have one condition." She took another deep breath, readying herself for what was to come. "To compensate for my troubles, I want 50 million."

It was without a doubt that she will not leave empty-handed. She had come prepared and will not back down without a fight!

Ruan Hanyu felt disgusted by Mu Qingzhu's request. Was this what it's all been about? Money?! As to be expected!

Ruan Hanyu right then paused to light his cigar. The action seemed deliberate as the smoke hid his expression. Mu Qingzhu could no longer see clearly his intent.

Mu Qingzhu was shocked. During the entire time they were married, he had never once smoked. This change in vice seemed to herald a new era - one in which they were no longer married.

Seeing the scene before her, her heart was swept by pain. Needles pierced her heart as she braced for the impact that Ruan Hanyu was already moving on without her.

It had taken a lot out of her to say these words. She had rehearsed this speech ever since she left the hospital. Mu Qingzhu's drive to end things once and for all pushed her to be braver.

It was three years ago that he had first brought up the divorce. At that time, she had not agreed and had refused all discussions on the matter.

She could remember clearly loving this cold and handsome man as a youth. After many years, it soon became apparent that he would not love her back. He remained as cold as ice as from the very start, but she had never thought of divorce. To get away from her loveless marriage, she escaped to America alone.

It was only a few days ago that she received a call from the hospital that her father had passed away from a car accident and her mother was still recuperating in the hospital. The news devastated her and made her reassess her life choices.

She stared into his deep eyes and saw reflected in them was a look of disdain. His look of disgust pierced straight through her chest. But she had no other choice. If she wanted to pay the enormous medical fees, this was the only way forward!

The atmosphere in the room became stiff and uncomfortable.

Watching Mu Qingzhu quietly, Ruan Hanyu snuffed out his cigar. His sharp eyes stared fixedly at her dress.

They had been apart for three years. During that time, who knew how many countless men she had been with in these past three years? And look at her! Look at the way she was dressed, knowing full well what she was going to ask of him. There was no knowing what extent this woman will go through for money!

He could not contain the anger that was surging in his heart. His biting cold eyes shot out flares of fire. He felt the wrath changing his body, making his mouth dry as cotton and his body heat up in temperature!

It seemed that ever since the first time he laid eyes on her, an evil flame had engulfed him day and night. This sinister fire was all-consuming and it raged with a power from deep within him.

“Be with me for one night and I will agree to everything.” After he had given his counter-offer, he languidly settled back on to the sofa. His long arm graced the back of the couch. His head was slightly bent, but his cold eyes were on full display. His full red lips spelled out the contempt and ridicule he had for this woman. His entire aura emitted the presence of a king, an essence he had been entitled to since birth.

It was obvious what he thought of her. Mu Qingzhu couldn’t help but be moved by his appearance. She shakily took a breath and she could not keep her entire body from quivering like a leaf.

The three years had not alleviated his hatred for her - no, it had increased it to ten-fold!

Mu Qingzhu slowly felt a chill envelop her body. The little hope that she had nurtured was being extinguished by the look he was giving her. Her pale complexion was growing wanner in contrast to the snow textile skirt that she had picked especially for this occasion. All her preparations and planning could not prepare her for this moment. Her resolve was slowly dissipating bit by bit!

The truth was making itself known. He would never fall for her. This was just wishful thinking on her part. Nothing she could do would make him love her back.

Her years in America had cultivated in her a flexible character. This helped her finalize matters with Ruan Hanyu.

“It’s a deal!” Mu Qingzhu confidently looked directly into Ruan Hanyu’s eyes. She took out the signed divorce papers from out of her bag and handed it to Young Master Ruan. “Young Master Ruan, be sure to keep your promise. After this night, our lives will be separate.”

Good! The excitement from the closed deal showed on Ruan Hanyu’s face. A vein throbbed dully on his forehead. He once more smiled coldly and motioned for Mu Qingzhu to come in closer.

Mu Qingzhu decided to bite down on her pride and move in closer. Her face held that same faint smile from before as if she was a prey ignorantly heading to the lion’s den.

Ruan Hanyu watched her every movement. Just now, he caught a glimpse into who she really was. She seemed more sad and helpless than anything. As guilt riddled his heart, he began to question his actions.

His eyes must be fooling him. In the next second, the woman before him wore a charming smile on her face. He was disgusted that he could be so easily fooled by her deception.

How could he find it in his heart to pity such a woman?

Seeing Ruan Hanyu suddenly grow angrier, she saw a trace of her timidity reflected in his dark and expressionless eyes!

Her heart pounded inside her chest. The thoughts of flight fleetingly crossed her mind, but she firmly stood her ground. She will not back down this time!

“Pleasure me,” Ruan Hanyu ordered. His voice portrayed the iciness in his demeanor. Leaning his body against the sofa, he raised his hand and slightly loosened his collar, and settled into a more comfortable position on the couch. His entire body exuded a cold and stand-offish presence.

What does he mean by ‘pleasure him’? Mu Qingzhu did not know where to start.

All these years and he had always treated her the same way. He was always temperamental and cold towards her. They were married on paper but the marriage never felt consummated. Add on to that, he had probably been drunk on their wedding night...

“If you’re not going to hold your end of the bargain, then I’ll have to ask you to leave! I don’t have so much free time that I can waste,” the man said coldly after seeing that Mu Qingzhu had not moved from her spot.

“Alright, you asked for it!” Mu Qingzhu clenched her resolve and bit down on her teeth. She felt her face grow red. She leaned in and bit down on his lips.

Ruan Hanyu felt the pressure of her lips on his. Her body carried with it a faint fragrance. He slightly lost himself in the sensations and smells, if just for a moment.

Ruan Hanyu was surprised by the kiss. This was the first time she had made the initiative to kiss him during the entirety of their marriage. But does this even count as a kiss? She was clearly only chewing on flesh. Thinking she was only putting on an act to appear pure, more anger was unleashed in his heart. The bursts of anger distracted him and he suddenly tilted his head and their lips missed. The sudden movement startled Mu Qingzhu and she slipped, falling into his embrace.

“You really are aggressive, aren’t you?” The coldness in Ruan Hanyu’s voice chilled her to the bone. His strong man aroma mixed with heat filled Mu Qingzhu’s ears and nostrils. Before she could react, his iron arm lifted her up and threw her onto the soft bed.

With no hesitation, he quickly pulled off her dress.

Her white and smooth skin and bountiful curves tempted him. He could not keep his eyes off of her!

“Is this what you signed up for?” He smiled coldly down at her. Before she knew it, he was bending down to kiss her.

He had experienced her full deception that night. Her beauty disguised who she really was. But he would not be easily fooled! The more she pretended to be innocent, the more he hated her. His hatred had no bounds!

Mu Qingzhu knew at the moment that she would not be able to get away.

This night was a done deal! Mu Qingzhu did not know what she was getting into when she had agreed to this.

She knew that everything came with a price. And to get her payment in full, she would be happy to pay that price. Therefore, she was willing to give herself to this man. Besides, this very man before her was someone she was deeply in love with.

Feeling slightly dazed, Mu Qingzhu began to gradually wake up. It was already early in the morning. The night’s activity had left a strain on her body. She felt pain fire through her like she was being torn apart!

Mu Qingzhu shakily got up and put on her clothes. She slightly frowned from the pain as she got ready, but her face held a smile as fresh as a peach blossom.

Mu Qingzhu’s eyes were bright and clear. Whenever she smiled, everyone around her can’t help but be drawn to the warmth and charm that her smile radiated. She truly was a beauty.

Even though her circumstances weren’t perfect being that her family had been destroyed and people had died, her smile still bespoke of her calm state. After a night of fun with the man she loved deeply, the smile on her face still carried that same luminescence.

Mu Qingzhu turned her gaze to find Ruan Hanyu standing in front of the French windows. The pale yellow light from the sun spilled over his entire body. His tall and straight back appeared very lonely, as he moodily gazed out the window.

Is it over? The thought that she had to endure a repeat of that night filled her with dread. She turned her thoughts to the future. The road ahead will be fraught with many difficulties and challenges. This was only the start. There were still a lot of things she still had to address...

“I’m going now!” Mu Qingzhu coldly said, enunciating each word clearly to Ruan Hanyu.

She had walked a few steps when it felt like she had just thought of something. She raised the check in her hand and turned around to face Ruan Hanyu, who was looking at her with no expression in his eyes. “Farewell, ex-husband!”

Mu Qingzhu lifted her hand to wave at him and walked away with a feeling of lightness in her chest.

Ruan Hanyu did not move. His face held a gloomy expression that was dripping with ominous portent.