Chapter 16: The Ex-Wife, a True Stunner

"Well, well, who's that sitting next to the beauty? Isn't that Tang Yue, CEO of Haimen KS Group?" Huo Ruoxi's rebellious, sword-like brows arched, a playful smirk on his face. "Doesn't Tang Yue always keep to himself, never setting foot in places like this? Haha, what made him break his usual habits tonight?" It was no wonder Shen Jingjue and Huo Ruoxi both mistook him. Because Tang Qiao'er's four older brothers were, in fact, quadruplets. Among them, the eldest, Tang Yue, and the second eldest, Tang Xu, looked identical at first glance. It was easy for strangers to get them confused. "Damn it, I'm jealous. A woman this beautiful should be my mistress. What can she do with Tang Yue? Sit on the bed holding hands and praying?" Huo Ruoxi grew more animated with each word. Downstairs, Tang Qiao'er was smiling at the man, sweeter than honey. Shen Jingjue felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest. Once, that smile had belonged to him alone. What was even more infuriating was that the overwhelming negative publicity seemed to have no effect on her. This woman actually had the nerve to go out and have fun! In contrast, he himself had been like a conflicted, resentful woman all day, either busy cleaning up messes or trying to figure out how to explain things to her. "Hey, how about tonight, I just take her? Even if she's Tang Yue's woman, I don't care. If there's a goalie, I can still score." Huo Ruoxi licked his lower lip, his eyes gleaming with desire. "Don't even think about it. She's my wife." Huo Ruoxi's eyes widened in surprise. "?!" "Ex-wife," Shen Jingjue added, his throat feeling like it had a sharp thorn stuck in it, burning. "What?! She's that unromantic blockhead ex-wife of yours?! Bro, are you blind or stupid, or both blind and stupid? This is a true goddess, a hundred times better than that Jin Enrou you're so obsessed with!" Shen Jingjue shot Huo Ruoxi a chilling glare. The playboy stuck out his tongue in surrender. "Oh, come on, I'm just speaking my mind. After all, when I said I wanted to meet your wife back then, you said there was no need to meet 'that kind of woman.' I thought she looked like a dinosaur, but I never imagined... Hey, hey! Where are you going?!" Before he could finish, Shen Jingjue had already stormed out. ... Meanwhile, Tang Qiao'er and her second brother had had a few rounds of drinks, her fair cheeks flushed like spring peaches. "Qiaoqiao, are you okay?" Tang Xu asked with concern, seeing she was a bit tipsy. "Again! Roll the dice!" Tang Qiao'er's alcohol tolerance was decent, but she had a lot of worries bottled up, so she got drunk a little faster. Just then, Tang Xu's superior called. He couldn't refuse, as it might be an important assignment. He apologized, "Qiaoqiao, wait for me, I'll be right back after this call." Tang Qiao'er waved her hand dismissively. "Permission granted!" With her "protective net" temporarily gone, the men around her began to close in like sharks smelling blood. Tang Qiao'er's eyes shimmered, her languid gaze sweeping over them, as if she were choosing male companions. This one was too short, that one too thin, this one's nose bridge was too flat, that one's eyes were too small... Not a single one could compare to her ex-husband. It was a pity that such a handsome facade turned out to be nothing but a hollow shell, a painted toilet, betraying her passionate heart and boundless joy. At that moment, Tang Qiao'er noticed a group of young masters at a nearby booth, egging on a man who was forcing a girl to drink. And that man, smiling with an oily grin, was none other than Jin Ze Yu, Jin Enrou's older brother! What was even more unbearable was that the sharp-eyed Tang Qiao'er also saw one of the young masters secretly drop something into a glass and hand it to Jin Ze Yu. Instantly, her anger flared. She abruptly stood up and walked towards them. "Oh! A great beauty!" The young masters' mouths watered at the sight of Tang Qiao'er. Jin Ze Yu, seeing this stunning woman, suddenly found the girl in his arms unappealing. "Having so much fun? Mind if I join?" Tang Qiao'er's eyes were hazy with drink, adding to her allure. "Little sister, however you want to play, big brother will play with you," Jin Ze Yu said, licking his lips with a lecherous look. Tang Qiao'er picked up the drugged drink. "Simple. You drink this glass." Everyone fell silent. Jin Ze Yu's oily face darkened. Who didn't know that drink was heavily dosed with a powerful sedative? Only a fool would drink it! "You won't drink it? Then I'll feed you!" As her voice fell, Tang Qiao'er's almond eyes sharpened. She raised her hand and splashed the entire glass of liquor onto Jin Ze Yu's face! Everyone was shocked, and the girl screamed, jumping aside. "Damn it! You bitch, you dare to splash me?! Do you know who I am?!" Jin Ze Yu wiped his face, cursing furiously. "I don't care who you are. Your mouth is like a sphincter, forcing girls to drink and drugging them. You're worse than a dog." Tang Qiao'er casually tossed her long hair, her eyes alluring. Jin Ze Yu was livid. This woman actually called his mouth an asshole! If it weren't for all the people around, he would have rushed up and slapped that cheap woman! Just then, two of the Jin family bodyguards came up. Jin Ze Yu's eyes darted, and he ordered the bodyguards to drag her out. A beating was a must, but a beating in bed would be putting her to good use! Two tall, burly bodyguards lunged. Though Tang Qiao'er was drunk, muscle memory allowed her to dodge nimbly, and the two men awkwardly missed their target. "Too slow." Tang Qiao'er yawned. "Grab her!" Jin Ze Yu roared, still wiping his face. One of the bodyguards got up and tried to grab Tang Qiao'er's shoulder. Unexpectedly, a tall figure flashed in front of her, gripping the bodyguard's arm, then swiftly flipped him. The six-foot-tall man was instantly thrown to the ground! "Good moves! *Hiccup*~" Tang Qiao'er hiccupped dazedly, her soft body swaying backward. Suddenly, a strong hand supported her slender waist. She felt the man's low breath on her cheek, so hot, so ticklish. "Ugh... Who is it? Don't touch me!" Tang Qiao'er struggled a bit. "Bai Xiaoxiao, open your eyes and see who I am." A familiar voice. Cold, magnetic, yet captivating. Tang Qiao'er's heart pounded. She slowly lifted her gaze, meeting Shen Jingjue's peach blossom eyes, which, though emotionless, were still captivating. The man's eyes narrowed, deepening. Fiery red lips, naturally alluring. If it weren't for those innocent, deer-like eyes, he wouldn't have recognized this as Bai Xiaoxiao, the woman he had been married to for three years. "Bai Xiaoxiao, you've grown bold. Relying on Tang Yue's backing, are you going around looking for trouble?" "Yes, so what?" Tang Qiao'er tilted her delicate nose, a hint of playful innocence in her voice. "I just want to beat up anyone named Jin. Do you have a problem with that? Even if you do, it's useless!" Shen Jingjue's hand on her waist tightened slightly, as if in punishment. "Ugh... It hurts... Let go of me..." Tang Qiao'er squirmed in his arms. Because she had gotten angry, she felt even drunker, and her voice was soft and sweet. Which man, made of flesh and blood, could resist that? Shen Jingjue's deep gaze intensified. "Bro-brother-in-law?!" Jin Ze Yu exclaimed in shock. "Mr. Jin, what do you mean?" Shen Jingjue looked at him coldly. "Also, Rou'er and I aren't officially married yet. Is it appropriate for you to call me brother-in-law?" Jin Ze Yu was speechless. "Rou'er," disgusting. Tang Qiao'er detested Jin Enrou, and she detested Shen Jingjue's intimate address even more. For three years of marriage, he had always called her by her full name, never even a "Xiaoxiao." The more she thought about it, the more heartbroken she felt. So she mustered all her strength and broke free from his arm, preferring to sway unsteadily rather than let that scoundrel touch her. "Apologize to her," Shen Jingjue commanded. His words were directed at Jin Ze Yu, but his gaze never left Tang Qiao'er. After all, this woman was quite drunk. "This bitch went crazy and splashed wine all over my face for no reason, and she verbally attacked me! She's the one who should apologize!" Jin Ze Yu's face was clearly defiant. "Watch your mouth," Shen Jingjue's starry eyes darkened. "She's my ex-wife."