Divorced and Determined: The CEO’s Ex-Wife Fights for Love

Chapter 105 “What is Installment Payment? I Don’t Understand What You’re Talking About!”

The staff member opened the ‘Queen’s Seat’ in the car for Shen Muyan. The front passenger seat moved forward gently, and a footrest extended automatically.

Despite her tall stature of 1.7 meters, Shen Muyan was able to comfortably stretch her legs, finding it even more relaxing than her sofa at home.

Meanwhile, the little one scrolled through the car’s touchscreen, exploring a variety of animated shows in the kids’ section.

She tapped on one randomly—Boonie Bears.

“My honey, my nuts, my little butterfly~!”

The car’s 21 high-quality speakers, utilizing cutting-edge sound-diffusion technology, delivered an impressive auditory experience.

“Has this car’s nationwide mapless intelligent driving feature been activated?”

“It has,” the staff member confirmed.

“Good,” Lu Qin nodded with satisfaction.

After completing the car inspection, the three of them returned to the main hall. The process of picking up the car was straightforward—confirm the package and insurance, then pay directly via a smartphone app.

“Mr. Lu, would you like to consider installment payments?” Asked the staff member.

“What’s the installment payment?”

Lu Qin glanced at the nearby wealthy lady with an air of nonchalance. His tone carried an unintentional swagger.

The staff member was taken aback.

“Huh?”

Shen Muyan rolled her eyes dramatically but elegantly, then swiped her card to pay for the car in full.

“Ms. Shen is truly generous.”

After about 20 minutes, all the car insurance and documentation were completed. Lu Qin received a temporary license plate and was ready to drive off.

“Xiyao, let’s go,” he called to his daughter.

Handing the Porsche key back to Shen Muyan, he asked, “Will you drive your own car and follow us?”

Instead, she replied that she still needed to change her clothes at Lu Qin’s place. Casually tossing the Porsche key to the staff, she said, “Please call a driver for me.”

Lu Qin was momentarily perplexed.

“Huh?”

The Porsche was left at the dealership, with a hired driver scheduled to deliver it to Lu Qin’s place later. Meanwhile, Shen Muyan decided to fully enjoy the backseat Queen’s Seat.

The little one played a fruit-slicing game on the rear-seat tablet. Lu Qin activated the navigation and tried out the advanced intelligent driving feature.

He didn’t touch the steering wheel or pedals the entire way. The car drove itself like a seasoned driver, smoothly taking them all the way home.

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By the time they arrived, it was dinner time. Aromas from nearby kitchens wafted out through open windows.

“Stay for dinner before heading back,” Lu Qin suggested to Shen Muyan.

After all, she had paid for the car without batting an eye, inviting her for dinner was the least he could do.

The meal featured his signature dishes: twice-cooked pork, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, imperial chicken wings, and chicken bean curd. Though similar to what they had at lunch, these dishes never got old.

Shen Muyan devoured two large bowls of rice and let out a satisfied burp. After dinner, she changed out of the parent-child outfit and back into her original red fitted long dress. The dress, combined with her cold demeanor, exuded an air of regal elegance and sensuality.

“I’m heading out. Think about what I said regarding Ouyang Lin,” she said.

“Mommy, bye-bye! Don’t forget to miss me!” The little one called out cheerfully.

Crouching down, Shen Muyan planted a kiss on her daughter’s soft cheek.

“You kiss Mommy, too.”

“Mua~!”

Lu Qin’s gaze briefly swept across Shen Muyan’s exquisite, cool-toned face.

“You looked tired at the kindergarten today. Don’t overwork yourself—go home and rest.”

Stunned, Shen Muyan blinked. She had indeed planned to stop by the hotel, but how did he know she intended to work?

She gave him a glance, an odd feeling stirring in her chest, before getting into the Porsche and driving away.

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On her way home, as her slender fingers drummed lightly on the steering wheel, she found herself replaying Lu Qin’s parting words in her mind. Eventually, she changed her route and headed towards her villa instead of the hotel.

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At the villa, Shen Muyan’s friend, Fang Ya, had shown up. For dinner, Fang Ya had dined at Shi Wei Tian—a restaurant she used to find quite satisfying. But now, even her favorite foie gras-stuffed mushrooms left her indifferent.

“It’s definitely Lu Qin’s fault,” she muttered. “He’s spoiled my palate.”

When Shen Muyan arrived, Fang Ya greeted her with a playful, “Well, well, the mighty CEO is back!”

“And where did you come from?” Shen Muyan quipped, unlocking the door with her fingerprint.

Fang Ya followed her in, shutting the door behind her. She scanned her friend, dressed in the figure-hugging red dress, her long legs perfectly accentuated. Even as a woman, Fang Ya felt she might drool.

Clicking her tongue, she teased, “You pulled out that dress? Your intentions are as clear as day.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Shen Muyan replied coolly, retrieving two bottles of water from the fridge and tossing one to Fang Ya.

Fang Ya didn’t beat around the bush.

“When are you two planning to remarry?”

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

Ignoring her friend’s feigned ignorance, Fang Ya continued, “Just hurry up, okay? My happiness in the latter half of my life depends on you two!”

Raising an eyebrow, Shen Muyan replied, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

“Get remarried already! Let Lu Qin move back here. That way, I can come over every day to mooch off his cooking. Right now, I can only eat his food—everything else makes me cough!”

“There aren’t enough bowls and chopsticks in the house.”

“Cut the nonsense! Tell me, how far have you two gotten?”

“No progress. Today was just about attending the parent-child event. Don’t overthink it.”

“Hmph!

Shen Muyan: “…”

“And you even stayed the night!”

“That means nothing. I slept with the little one.”

Fang Ya squinted, thinking to herself, This stubborn friend of mine is hopeless. But seriously, she must regret not recognizing Lu Qin’s value earlier. Now she’s working so hard to win him back. Isn’t that exhausting?

Pulling out her phone, Fang Ya sent Shen Muyan a link.

“What’s this?”

“Tips on rekindling love. This site has tons of books. Take a look.”

“…Thanks, but no thanks.”

“I’m heading to bed,” Shen Muyan announced.

“Let’s sleep together! It’s been ages since we’ve had a sleepover. I’ll even teach you how to win back Xiyao’s dad.”

“Go to the guest room. I can’t deal with your snoring, belching, and teeth-grinding.”

Fang Ya widened her eyes. “When have I ever—”

“Oh, my mistake. It’s just the belching and teeth-grinding I can’t stand.”

Fang Ya: “…”

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After her shower, Shen Muyan lay on the wide mattress in her beige silk nightgown. She picked up her phone and sent a message to Lu Qin.

“Are you still going out to run your stall tonight?”

A minute passed with no response. He was probably busy—likely preparing for his stall.

“So he told me not to work, but he’s still running his stall,” she muttered, pouting slightly. Sliding through her phone, she tapped on the link Fang Ya had sent.

The first book that popped up was titled After Divorce, My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Reconcile.

Shen Muyan was speechless.

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Meanwhile, Lu Qin was in the kitchen preparing food for his stall. With practiced efficiency, he made 150 servings of crystal cakes, 200 cups of green bean smoothie, and 250 servings of crystal shrimp dumplings.

Tonight, he decided to skip stir-fried noodles and focus on ready-made dishes for quick sales. He planned to sell out and head home to rest early.

After loading the food into a refrigerated container in the trunk of his new car, he notified his eager WeChat group.

[Setting up stall in 15 minutes at Changlin Road, University Town.]

The group, ravenous and desperate, erupted into cheers.