Scumbag Forcing Me to Divorce? Watch Me Turn Around and Marry a Powerful Capital Tycoon! - Chapter 76

The almighty titan of the financial world—Master Shen, head of the Shen family—was currently squatting alone in the bathroom washing a bedsheet.

If outsiders saw this scene, who would believe it?

Fortunately,…

Although this room had no washing machine and no laundry detergent, it did come with a dryer.

Otherwise—

Handling this would’ve been truly troublesome.

After washing the sheet, Shen Jingnian stood under a freezing-cold shower for half an hour before the burning heat under his skin finally faded.

Meanwhile—

First Floor

Old Madam Shen was already seated at the dining table having breakfast.

She glanced at the clock on the wall and said suspiciously, “If I remember correctly, Jingnian came home last night, didn’t he?”

The butler stepped forward respectfully. “Old Madam, your memory is correct. Ninth Master did return.”

“Then where is he?” Old Madam Shen asked immediately. “He normally comes down for breakfast at this hour.”

But this morning, the living room was completely missing Shen Jingnian’s shadow.

It made Old Madam Shen frown.

She knew her son well.

Shen Jingnian was strict to the point of being rigid.

Never late, never absent.

No matter how exhausted he was, he would always be up before eight-thirty.

Yet now…

It was almost nine.

The butler smiled, “Madam Zhang said Ninth Master wanted to sleep in today.”

Sleep in?

Old Madam Shen’s brows knitted slightly. “That child just recovered from an illness recently. Don’t tell me he’s not feeling well again?”

Thinking this, she grew anxious and set her chopsticks down. “I’d better go upstairs and check.”

The butler followed closely behind.

Just as the two reached the elevator—

The doors opened.

Shen Jingnian stepped out.

Old Madam Shen immediately grabbed his hand. “Jingnian, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?”

Shen Jingnian looked exactly the same as usual—

Cold, aristocratic, unapproachable.

No one would ever associate him with the man who washed bedding at dawn.

“I’m fine,” Shen Jingnian said, puzzled. “Why are you asking that?”

Old Madam Shen replied, “If you’re fine, then why did you get up so late?”

He would’ve rather she didn’t ask.

Because the moment she asked, the image of last night’s dream flashed across his mind.

Suppressing every chaotic thought, he said, “Nothing. I’m just tired lately, so I slept a bit longer.”

“Nothing?” Old Madam Shen stared at him. “Nothing? Then why is your face still red? Are you running a fever?!”

She tiptoed, trying to reach his forehead.

But Shen Jingnian was 192cm.

She was 162cm.

The height difference was brutal.

Reaching no further than his chest, Old Madam Shen slapped his shoulder in frustration. “You brat! What’s the point of being so tall?!”

And not just tall—

Absolutely zero emotional intelligence.

No idea when he’d finally bring her daughter-in-law home.

Shen Jingnian cooperatively lowered his head. “Mom, I’m really fine. Just… a little warm.”

Once convinced he wasn’t dying, Old Madam Shen breathed out in relief and told the butler to lower the AC temperature.

As Shen Jingnian ate breakfast, he said, “Mom, I have a flight to M-Country at 10 p.m. tonight. I’ll return the day after tomorrow.”

“Alright,” she nodded. “Be careful on the way. And message me when you land.”

“Okay.”

“Do you have time during the day?” she suddenly asked.

“What’s wrong, Mom?” Shen Jingnian looked over.

Old Madam Shen lifted a gift box. “Last time Ning Ning visited, I prepared a gift for her but forgot to give it. You deliver it for me. Also, she really liked those pink pineapples and white strawberries—bring some to her.”

The moment he heard Jiang Ning, indecent scenes flashed uncontrollably in Shen Jingnian’s mind.

“Mom, uh… I might not have time today.”

“You have time even if you don’t!” Old Madam Shen slammed her chopsticks down. “Don’t make me use idioms to scold you!”

Shen Jingnian: “……”

Leaving the house after breakfast, Shen Jingnian had barely stepped outside when Xu Ruoying appeared.

“Brother Shen.”

Shen Jingnian’s brows twitched. He walked straight past her as if she were invisible.

Even though he ignored her again, Xu Ruoying wasn’t discouraged. She rushed after him. “Brother Shen, where are you going? My car broke down today. Can you give me a ride?”

“No.”
Shen Jingnian stopped abruptly, voice icy. “Xu Ruoying, a wise person knows self-awareness. I’ve said this many times—stay away from me.”

Xu Ruoying’s eyes reddened.

She had chased him for years, yet his heart remained colder than a glacier.

Wasn’t there a saying?
A girl chasing a boy is like piercing a thin layer of paper.

Why didn’t that apply to her?

But—

She couldn’t give up now.

The only reason he didn’t accept her was because he hadn’t “awakened” yet.

He wasn’t just cold toward her.

He was cold toward all women.

Once he awakened—

He would naturally be moved by her persistence.

Watching his luxury car drive away, Xu Ruoying’s eyes shone with renewed confidence.

Someday, he would see her.

Someday, he would love her.

After the car disappeared, she finally turned away, taking out a cat treat from her bag and searching for Little White.

She might not win Shen Jingnian’s heart yet—

But winning over his cat was a good start.

Unfortunately—

Shen Jingnian wasn’t just cold.
Even his cat was icy.

No matter what expensive cans or treats she bought, she had never successfully fed Little White.

The moment the cat saw her, it ran.

But this time—

She was confident.

A friend who owned cats recommended this brand, claiming no cat could resist it.

Soon—

She spotted Little White crouching in a corner of the bushes.

“Little White, come here!” She tore the treat open.

Little White’s sharp nose instantly caught the scent.

“Meow meow meow~”

It unconsciously took a few steps toward her.

Seeing the cat respond and approach, Xu Ruoying nearly burst into tears of joy.
“Come, Little White! Big sis has yummy treats!”

Just a little more—

Just a little more and she’d finally touch it!

A great start.

If she conquered Little White today—

Then conquering Shen Jingnian was only a matter of time.

Her heart pounded wildly. She slowly extended her hand—

“Meow!”

Little White suddenly realized something was wrong.

Run, fool! RUN!

And indeed—

Its brain was fast.

Its legs were faster.

In mere seconds—

It bolted far, far away.

Xu Ruoying stared at the untouched treat and sighed helplessly.

Elsewhere

The weather was great today, and with the new semester starting soon, Jiang Ning decided to go watch a movie with Yue Qianlan.

And going out with a girlfriend counted as a date—so naturally, she dressed up beautifully.

Today, she wore a white dress.

Her hair was tied in a cute bun, revealing elegant, delicate collarbones.

She rarely wore dresses, and now she looked like a fairy descending to earth.

In a great mood, she hummed a Peking-opera tune as she walked out of the neighborhood, ready to hail a taxi.

Screech—!

A luxury car braked sharply in front of her.

The door opened.

Cheng Zijun stepped out, eyes sharp as he ordered coldly,
“Jiang Ning. Get in. I have something to tell you.”

Get in?

Was he insane?

She’d already made everything crystal clear.

What was he doing here?

Jiang Ning walked a few steps to the side, not bothering to look at him.
“Sorry, I have nothing to say to you.”

Cheng Zijun frowned.

What was she doing?

Still playing hard-to-get?

Had she not thrown this tantrum long enough?

He let out a cold snort, speaking with the arrogance of a king granting charity.
“Enough! Jiang Ning, I’ve decided. I agree to remarry you.”

Jiang Ning must be ecstatic, right?

After all, her biggest wish was to remarry him.

Jiang Ning: ???

“Cheng Zijun, are you mentally ill? I already told you—I’m not remarrying you. I don’t have feelings for you anymore. Stop deluding yourself, okay? If my words aren’t clear enough, I can write them down and nail them to your tombstone!”

“Jiang Ning, I’m warning you—my patience has limits!” Cheng Zijun stepped out of the car, face darkening. He cornered her. “You want to remarry me and you want me to truly love you, don’t you? Well, forget it! I only love Shuyi. Agreeing to remarry is my biggest compromise. The place in my heart will always belong to Shuyi.”

“Now come back to Cheng Group with me. You must win this year’s Skyward Award. Also—Shuyi is generous. She doesn’t mind your existence. But stop bothering her.”

“Oh, and I heard you’re the largest shareholder of Impulse now. I’ve already prepared the acquisition papers. If you want to remarry me, come sign them now. And don’t you dare covet things that aren’t yours!”

Listening to this narcissistic, delusional garbage—

Jiang Ning was speechless.

She had never seen someone reach this level of self-worship.

Disgusting.

Like a housefly buzzing nonstop.

Impossible to get rid of.

Screech—!

Another car braked.

The door opened.

A tall, refined figure stepped out.

The man wore a tailored, seven-figure handmade suit.
Cold, ascetic, imposing—his presence crushed the air around him.

Even Cheng Zijun stepped back several paces instinctively.

Beside this man, Cheng Zijun looked like a background extra.
No, like a useless little bodyguard.

The man walked straight to Jiang Ning.

He took her wrist gently, pulled her into his arms, lowered his sharp jaw onto the top of her head.

And with a deep, magnetic voice that carried absolute possessiveness, he murmured—

“Sorry, Ning Ning. I’m late.”