After contracting to have a child, the icy female CEO became addicted.

"Ms. Wen, our examination shows that you gave birth just one month ago. Is this divorce a decision you intend to initiate?"

Inside the processing room, the staff looked through the information belonging to Jiang Ran and Wen Ling on the computer and took the initiative to ask Wen Ling some questions.

"...?"

This question stunned Jiang Ran!

He asked somewhat anxiously, "Does that mean we can't get a divorce now?"

"No, that's not it."

The staff member shook his head and said calmly, "According to the Marriage Law, a husband cannot initiate a divorce within one year of his wife giving birth."

The staff had already seen divorces before, and apart from explaining it to Jiang Ran, they were no longer emotionally affected.

She only glanced at Jiang Ran and Wen Ling a couple of times because they were both good-looking.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran was stunned!

No, he's never been married before, how would he know that a divorce can't be finalized within a year?!

Could it be that Wen Ling knew this all along, which is why she willingly came to us on her own initiative?!

The thought of having to wait another year makes Jiang Ran deeply regret her hasty decision to get the marriage certificate.

He even took her home, and her parents knew about Wen Ling...

Oh no, oh no, we're trapped!

Sigh, as expected, even boys shouldn't be too casual!

As if already foreseeing that today's trip would be a waste of time, Jiang Ran sighed, already pondering how to explain this to Xia Yunxi, and how to endure another year...

However, to his surprise, Wen Ling's calm and composed voice suddenly rang out beside him!

"I was the one who wanted a divorce."

The sound came suddenly and was completely beyond Jiang Ran's expectations!

He turned his head hastily, staring blankly at Wen Ling, finding it hard to believe that these words would come from her mouth.

Through the sunglasses, Jiang Ran couldn't see Wen Ling's eyes or her expression. He could only see that Wen Ling was sitting upright, still maintaining her former aloof queen-like demeanor.

She didn't even spare Jiang Ran another glance, her gaze fixed directly on the staff member processing the divorce certificate.

It seems Miss Wen has finally come to her senses!

Seeing her reaction, Jiang Ran felt much more relaxed, and a weight was lifted from his heart!

He breathed a sigh of relief, silently turned around, and faced the staff.

Wen Ling dared not look any longer.

She was afraid that if she looked at him any longer, she would rush up and hug Jiang Ran, begging him to leave.

She liked him so much that every time he rejected her, it caused her unbearable heartache.

She didn't know what liking someone really meant, nor did she know why she felt an unbearable pain for Jiang Ran.

All she knew was that she didn't want Jiang Ran to leave. She wanted him to be like before, cooking for her, trying to please her, smiling and telling her about his daily adventures, spending time with her—and there were still so many places they hadn't been to...

Wen Ling felt a sudden pang of sadness, and her already swollen eyes instantly turned red. She quickly blinked a few times, afraid that tears would spill over her glasses.

"I see."

The staff member nodded, filled out the forms, and said to the couple, "There is a 30-day cooling-off period for divorce. Today is December 20th. Please come back before January 20th. If you are still determined to divorce by then, the divorce agreement will be effective."

She handed two copies of the instructions to the two of them.

As Jiang Ran took the document, the thin, light texture of the paper rose in his palm.

All this absurdity is finally coming to an end!

He breathed a sigh of relief, folded the agreement, carefully put it in his pocket, smiled and thanked the staff, then stood up and walked outside.

Seeing him get up, Wen Ling also hurriedly stood up and followed Jiang Ranli with unsteady steps. She crumpled the agreement into a ball and threw it into the trash can by the door the moment she stepped out.

Stepping out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, even the air felt fresh.

Jiang Ran felt an unprecedented sense of freedom at this moment. He felt incredibly happy. He never imagined that the Civil Affairs Bureau, which he had always thought was a hall of proof for love, would one day become a place to declare his freedom.

Behind him, the heavy soles of leather shoes struck the stone slabs of the ground, the "thump thump thump" getting closer and closer. Jiang Ran no longer felt the sense of impending danger he used to have. In a good mood, he took a few deep breaths and, unusually, turned around.

"Sister Wen, I did go too far in what happened before, but we're even now. Thank you for taking care of me recently."

He was all smiles, his expression completely relaxed, and his words were very generous.

This sudden change in attitude caught Wen Ling somewhat off guard.

He... he smiled at her?!

For the first time in so long, even through his sunglasses, Wen Ling could see the smile on his face, a smile full of sincerity.

In that instant, it felt as if I had returned to the past.

Unfortunately, he smiled at her because she agreed to the divorce and agreed to let him go...

Wen Ling didn't like that smile; it only made her feel worse.

What she wanted was for Jiang Ran to have eyes full of her smile, not the smile he gave when he abandoned her.

But unsurprisingly, Wen Zhi was right.

Jiang Ran had already let down his guard against her.

Wen Ling suppressed the urge to rush up and hug him as much as possible, and said in a calm tone, "Well, you're welcome. I was wrong some time ago too."

She wasn't putting on an act; at least this time, Jiang Ran sensed sincerity in her words.

Now that they were strangers, Jiang Ran's hostility towards her lessened considerably. He smiled and said, "It's not your fault. After all, not everyone knows how to handle relationships. It's normal for you to have these reactions since you've never been in a relationship before."

He's too generous.

Of course, this magnanimity only applies to the fact that he and Wen Ling are friends. After all, no one can accept their partner, their closest person, so confidently declaring that they want to cheat on each other.

However, the more considerate he was after they separated, the more Wen Ling couldn't let go. Her guilt kept growing, and when she recalled what she had done in the past, she felt like she was about to collapse.

His tolerant attitude was like a ray of sunshine, making Wen Ling feel ashamed.

She really failed miserably...

Are you planning to go straight back?

Wen Ling dared not think any further. She didn't dare look up at Jiang Ran, but instead pretended to be indifferent and asked him.

"yes!"

Jiang Ran nodded: "Let's go back to sleep. I rarely get a day off, and I haven't been sleeping well these past few days."

"..."

He started talking more.

This is Wen Ling's most direct feeling.

Everything seemed to have returned to the time when they first met. Without thinking, Wen Ling took the initiative to invite him: "That's perfect. It's almost noon. Let me treat you to lunch before we go back."