The boss is chasing after the chaebol’s ex-wife, but you can’t afford it

"grandfather."

Shen Jingjue was breathing heavily, his starry eyes as dark as the night concealed deep worry.

However, the amygdala in his brain was eroded by drugs, and many of his strong emotions were like being suppressed in a drum. No matter how violently they beat, they could not be vented.

Therefore, the man's handsome face looked indifferent, as if he had no feelings at all.

Shen Nanhuai and Tang Qiaoer looked at each other tacitly. The old man wiped away his tears and put on a kind smile:

"Jing Jue, you're here... Fortunately, Xiao Xiao is here to help take care of him. Grandpa is fine, don't worry!"

Tang Qiaoer thought about her grandfather's instructions just now, her long eyelashes fluttered, and she was absent-minded for a moment.

Until a chilly and hormonal scent swept past her. She looked up blankly and met his intense and striking eyes.

Shen Jingjue pursed his thin lips and glanced at her with lowered eyebrows.

Tang Qiaoer's heartbeat seemed to be paused instantly, her fair face turned slightly red, and she looked away panicking and awkwardly.

What a loser, really a loser.

But she still loved him deeply, a thousand times, ten thousand times, no matter if his peach blossom eyes were as bright as stars or as dark as the abyss, she would still fall in love with his eyes again...

"You little brat, are you just standing there like an idiot? Why don't you thank Xiao Xiao properly?!"

Shen Nanhuai angrily scolded, "If it weren't for Xiaoxiao, you wouldn't have a grandfather!"

As soon as Shen Jingjue opened his thin lips, Tang Qiaoer stood up neatly. Without even looking at the man, she just smiled gently and obediently at Grandpa:

"Grandpa, I'm relieved that you're okay. I still have some official business to attend to, so I'll go back first and come see you another day."

"Hey, Xiaoxiao!"

Shen Nanhuai wanted to call her, but unexpectedly the little girl had already escaped from the ward.

Shen Jingjue looked at the empty doorway with deep eyes.

"What are you doing standing there, you little brat? Go chase him!" Shen Nanhuai raised his leg with all his strength and kicked the idiot.

……

Tang Qiaoer covered her hot and red cheeks and jogged towards the parking lot.

"Well--!"

She was so confused that she didn't notice Shen Jingjue standing not far from her. Her face hit his hard chest, and the firm shape made her nose red and sore.

The man's lips moved slightly, and he glanced at her soft hair, his voice deep:

"Miss Tang, you are so reckless and don't look where you are going?"

Tang Qiaoer rubbed the tip of her nose, her eyes glistening with pain, and she frowned angrily:

"It's because you have nothing better to do than to show up and become a roadblock!"

After saying that, she walked to the left with a whoosh. Shen Jingjue's eyes, like the night sky, were half closed, and his handsome body took a step to the left.

She walked to the right again, but unexpectedly, the man took another step to the right as if he was deliberately going against her.

Tang Qiaoer got annoyed, bit the soft flesh on her lips, and turned to leave.

Suddenly, Shen Jingjue grabbed her slender arm and pulled it gently, and the sweet and soft body of the little woman fell into his arms.

"What are you doing?! Didn't we break up?" Tang Qiaoer was embarrassed and angry, with red veins in the corners of her eyes.

Shen Jingjue's features were dull, and his voice sounded emotionless:

"We broke up. I was the one who suggested it."

Tang Qiaoer felt a stab in the chest and struggled hard, "Then what's wrong with you!"

The man opened his thin lips and said, "Thank you for saving my grandfather today."

"Grandpa asked you to come and tell me this, right?"

Tang Qiaoer's eyes were red as she sneered, "I don't care about being forced to thank you."

Shen Jingjue's frowned brows revealed a hint of anxiety, "Then what do you want to do?"

Tang Qiaoer stared into the man's silent eyes, her heart feeling sour as if she had eaten countless green plums.

The shock he once felt was filled with pampering and indulgence towards her.

Even though she cried, even though she made a fuss, even though she was always nagging and complaining to him day and night about trivial matters, he always listened attentively with a gentle smile and never showed even the slightest impatience.

She had to admit—

In his heart, she really was no longer important.

"I want you to promise me one thing." Perhaps still unwilling, Tang Qiaoer spoke for some unknown reason.

Shen Jingjue looked at her and said calmly, "Go ahead."

"I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you when I do."

The little woman raised her chin, "But when I ask for something, you must agree to it. That will be your repayment to me. How do you think?"

"The request you made, isn't it, you want to be with me again?" There was a trace of suspicion in the man's eyes.

Tang Qiao'er's heart tightened, and she said hurriedly, "Stop daydreaming! I've divorced you and parted hands. Why am I still thinking about being with you? There are so many good men in the world, why do I have to hang myself here with you? Am I a slut!"

Good man? Shen Jingzhe?

These six big words instantly appeared in Shen Jingjue's mind, and the big hand holding her slender wrist tightened subconsciously.

"It hurts..." Tang Qiaoer shrugged lightly, so delicate and gentle that water was about to drip out of her.

"Okay, I promise you."

Shen Jingjue stared at her with deep eyes, and said with emphasis on every word, "No matter what, I will answer your request."

Tang Qiaoer felt a surge of bitterness in her nose and sneered softly, "What if I want you to kill people and set fire to things?"

"You too."

The man said without hesitation, "But if it was the Tang Qiaoer I know, she would never be so cruel."

Tang Qiaoer's bright almond eyes curved, she smiled happily, raised her left hand, "High five to swear, it's a deal!"

"It's a deal." Shen Jing felt his Adam's apple move slightly, and his palm hit hers.