Scumbag Forcing Me to Divorce? Watch Me Turn Around and Marry a Powerful Capital Tycoon! - Chapter 97

Xiangjiang.

A legendary city.

A place of glittering nightlife, intoxicating extravagance—yet filled with opportunity and challenge.

Back in the last century, countless celebrities and tycoons had risen from this very land.

The writer Yue Qianlan admired most was also from Xiangjiang.

She had wanted to visit the city for a long, long time.

But she never found the right chance.

Or more accurately—she never found the right person to go with.

“Xiangjiang?” Jiang Ning had always had a soft spot for the city. Hearing it, she nodded. “Sure. But we need to apply for the Hong Kong–Macau permit first. Did you get yours done?”

“I haven’t yet. Ning Ning, if you’re going, then let’s apply together. My dad knows people—we can get the fast-track service.”

“Sounds good. I like Xiangjiang too.”

Seeing Jiang Ning agree, Yue Qianlan lit up, excitement brimming. “Then Ning Ning, grab your household register and ID card. Let’s go apply right now!”

“Okay.”

Jiang Ning nodded lightly. “I’ll go upstairs to get my documents.”

In A City, the twelfth lunar month had already brought temperatures down to minus two or three degrees.

Bitterly cold.

Jiang Ning put on a long white down coat.

Clearly bulky on anyone else, but on her, it somehow became effortlessly elegant.

Yue Qianlan hooked arms with her. “Let’s go, Ning Ning.”

Jiang Ning paused. “Wait.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m putting on gloves.” Jiang Ning wasn’t afraid of heat—but she was very afraid of the cold.

Despite the bright sunshine outside today, she still needed gloves.

She grabbed a pair of fluffy bunny mittens and slipped them on.

Yue Qianlan laughed. “These gloves are so cute! Ning Ning, send me the link—I want a pair too!”

Hearing that, Jiang Ning suddenly remembered something. She stuffed the gloves into Yue Qianlan’s hands. “March, wait here. I’ll go upstairs and get something.”

“Okay.”

Three minutes later, Jiang Ning came back down—holding another brand-new pair of the same bunny mittens.

Smiling, she said, “When I bought mine, I bought an extra pair for you too. But I’ve been so busy lately I forgot. Here, March, these are yours.”

Ecstatic, Yue Qianlan asked, “Really? For me?”

“Of course.”

“Thank you, Ning Ning! You’re the best!” Yue Qianlan hugged her tightly, then happily put the gloves on. “They’re adorable and warm. Ning Ning, now we have matching gloves!”

The two girls chatted and laughed as they headed out.

Because the weather was cold and it had rained the night before, the road was still icy—and taxis were hard to get.

Yue Qianlan frowned. “If I’d known, I wouldn’t have let our driver leave! Hold on, I’ll call him back—”

“No need,” Jiang Ning said calmly. “We might get a ride any second.”

Swish—

As if summoned by her words, a luxurious Cullinan pulled up beside them.

The window rolled down, revealing sharply defined features. His thin lips parted, his deep voice rich with magnetic charm.

“Ning Ning.”

Jiang Ning lifted her eyes slightly. “Shen Jingnian? Why are you here?”

“I have a meeting nearby. Just happened to pass by.” Shen Jingnian pushed the door open and got out. “Where are you two going? I’ll drive you.”

“No need, no need. We’ll take a taxi. You should go handle your work,” Jiang Ning said.

“Why be polite with me?” Shen Jingnian opened the rear door. “I’ve got plenty of time. Get in. It’s hard to get a ride in this cold.”

Yue Qianlan hopped in without hesitation, waving enthusiastically at Jiang Ning. “Exactly! Why be polite with Mr. Shen? Come on!”

As her self-appointed love bodyguard, she had to create opportunities for these two!

Besides—

She could clearly see that Shen Jingnian was attentive—especially to Jiang Ning.

And Jiang Ning didn’t dislike his attentiveness either.

Jiang Ning got into the backseat.

Shen Jingnian closed the driver’s door, buckled his seatbelt, and glanced back. “Where to?”

Yue Qianlan was busy on her phone.

Jiang Ning removed her gloves. “We’re going to the Exit-Entry Center to apply for the Hong Kong–Macau permit.”

“Got it.” Shen Jingnian nodded slightly. “Planning a trip to Xiangjiang?”

“Yes,” Jiang Ning replied.

From his angle, he could see her clearly through the rear-view mirror.

Quiet. Refined. Beautiful as a painted scroll.

Just one glance and his heartbeat lost its rhythm.

If he remembered correctly—

It had been fifteen days since he last saw her.

His lips moved slightly. “Going with March?”

“Yes.”

Shen Jingnian felt himself exhale in relief. He smiled. “Xiangjiang is great. You two should stay a few extra days. But stay safe, okay? Don’t talk to strangers too much.”

The world was peaceful, but danger existed everywhere.

“Okay.”

“And I know some people there,” he continued. “If you run into any trouble, just contact me anytime.”

“Okay.”

The Exit-Entry Center wasn’t far.

Before long, they arrived.

Jiang Ning opened the door. “Shen Jingnian, thank you for the ride.”

“It was just stepping on the gas once—no need to thank me.” He glanced ahead. “You two should head in. I can’t park here, so I’ll get going.”

“Drive safe.”

“I will.”

Watching the Cullinan disappear, Yue Qianlan sighed dramatically while hugging Jiang Ning’s arm. “Mr. Shen isn’t just handsome, rich, and capable—his character is impeccable. Whoever becomes his girlfriend will be so happy!”

Then she looked directly at Jiang Ning.

Seeing her quiet, Yue Qianlan asked, “Ning Ning, don’t you think so?”

Jiang Ning smiled. “Looks, background, ability, personality—Shen Jingnian is top tier in every aspect. Definitely excellent boyfriend material.”

A person’s chess reveals their character.

She had played countless matches with him. Win or lose, he never regretted a move, never acted arrogant.

That alone proved he deserved the word gentleman.

“Then… do you like him?” Yue Qianlan pressed.

“Like? Not exactly. But I don’t dislike him,” Jiang Ning replied mildly.

Yue Qianlan nodded slowly, a plan forming. “Then if Mr. Shen pursued you, would you say yes?”

Jiang Ning laughed. “March, don’t talk nonsense. His nephew told me he’s a strict non-marriage type. We’re just pure buddies.”

That was why she never thought of him romantically.

“Non-marriage?” Yue Qianlan froze.

“Yep.”

Yue Qianlan rubbed her temples.

But… the way Shen Jingnian looked at Jiang Ning earlier—

Did not look like the gaze of a non-marriage man.

On the other side.

After dropping off the girls at the Exit-Entry Center, Shen Jingnian drove straight to the cooking-class training base.

Ever since bragging to Jiang Ning that he knew how to cook, he’d been secretly taking lessons—one and a half hours per week.

To avoid being recognized, he chose a base fifty kilometers away from Shen Garden.

He had already been attending for over two months.

Another two months, and he would graduate successfully.

He had just parked his car—

When a shocked voice exploded beside him.

“UNCLE??!?”