The 99th Divorce

Ye Youyou was visibly stunned when she opened the door and saw them standing behind it. It was a wealthy madam who had maintained her looks very well, along with a very scholarly looking middle-aged man.

Ye Tian had not seen her daughter in a very long time. She saw how pale Ye Youyou looked, and her eyes shifted down. When she saw Ye Youyou missing the top button on her pajamas, her brows knitted together. She asked, “Why are you dressed this way? Hurry and change.”

Ye Youyou looked down at her clothing. Nothing lay exposed, and nothing was inappropriately revealed. It was, after all, her sleepwear.

“Mrs. Guan, I’m at home alone. How else should I dress, if not this way?” Ye Youyou looked at them and spoke to her mother with an air of sarcasm.

“Don’t listen to your mom. You should be able to let loose at home,” the man beside Ye Tian spoke up.

Ye Youyou turned her attention to him. She felt her confidence crumble. She shifted her body to the side and said, “Uncle, please come in.”

Guan Yanhong smiled slightly and nodded his head. He pulled Ye Tian along with him as he stepped in and sat on the couch.

Ye Youyou served them the only beverage she had—mineral water. She poured the water into two plastic cups before sitting on the couch opposite them. “Is there something you’d like me to help you with?”

These two individuals were busy people. They were not the sort to visit her without any reason. If both of them were showing up at her door together, it had to be over something important.

Ye Youyou began to feel cautious and that her state of dressing mattered. But, her hand was still in excruciating pain. It would be a huge hassle to change into something more presentable. She couldn’t afford to waste the time of these two people.

“Youyou, you’re 26 years old this year. You’re all grown up. I heard that you had been discharged from the hospital. We had intended to pay you a visit today, but when we went to the Shen residence, we heard that you were staying here. Did you quarrel with Luo’an?” Guan Yanhong’s voice carried a hint of concern. His eyes beneath the golden-rimmed glasses had a touch of charm in them.

When Ye Youyou heard that, the memory of Shen Luo’an actions in the morning came flooding back. She shook her head and replied contrary to the truth, “Not at all. I’m just staying here temporarily.”

“I see.” Guan Yanhong nodded his head. “That’s good to hear. I was afraid that the two of you fought. But, you should return quickly. As a married woman with a family, you shouldn’t live here alone. You should have people around you to take care of you.”

“Got it, Uncle.” Ye Youyou smiled at him in a courteous and distant manner. “Thank you, Uncle.”

Guan Yanhong chuckled amiably. There was no other expression on his face.

Ye Tian spoke up, “Youyou, we actually have two reasons for coming today. The first is to visit you, and the second is that we have something we would like to ask of you.”

Ye Youyou looked up at her mother and asked, “What is it?”

“Well…” Ye Tian looked like she was having trouble voicing her request. She turned to glance at Guan Yanhong. He gave her a look of encouragement and patted the back of her hand gently.

Ye Tian continued, “You and Shen Luo’an have been married for some time now. Do you not intend to have children?”

Intend to have children?

Ye Youyou felt her heart wrench at the thought. Was it even a possibility for him and her to have children together?

The memories from the morning replayed in her mind. She thought of Shen Luo’an’s predatory expression. With a purse of her lips and a gentle shake of her head, she replied, “No.”

When Ye Tian heard her reply, she struggled to find the words for her next sentence before continuing. “I know that you must want to establish your career first. So, I would like to ask something of you. Well… you and Shen Luo’an are husband and wife, so I would like to obtain something from you.”

“What is that?” Ye Youyou asked.

“Shen Luo’an’s… semen.”

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Author’s note: Good night.