On the day of the divorce, I became Qin Shao's darling.

Lin Xiwei pursed her lips, her ears turning red, and muttered, "Anyway, I don't want anyone to see..."

Qin Jiamo glanced at her, suppressing his temper.

If he had known that he would come all this way only to be mistreated as soon as he met her, he shouldn't have come.

The carriage fell silent, the air pressure dropped, and Lin Xiwei felt this oppressive atmosphere, knowing he was unhappy, and looked back again.

"You can't blame me for this. You came here on a business trip without saying a word. We were video chatting for so long the night before. This sudden attack was so scary..." Lin Xiwei broke the silence, complaining weakly.

Qin Jiamo shifted his body and sat up straight, tugging at his suit jacket with one hand, and said coldly, "Isn't this what I learned from you? You didn't even tell me you were going on a business trip."

Lin Xiwei muttered, "I knew you were going to say that."

"Then why are you asking?" the man retorted directly.

Han Rui was driving with a nervous urge.

The boss is really something. He clearly missed her so much that he sped over here late at night, but when they met, he acted like this.

He wanted to offer advice, but he was afraid that he would suffer the consequences if he opened his mouth, so he simply held back.

An awkward silence fell over the train carriage once again.

Qin Jiamo was still upset about the embarrassing moment when she was pushed back into the car, while Lin Xiwei was wondering what would happen tonight.

The two had different thoughts and neither spoke.

Han Rui glanced at the rearview mirror several times; the car was driving aimlessly. After a moment of hesitation, he finally mustered the courage to speak: "Lawyer Qin, shall we go back to the hotel now, or where should we go?"

They had already booked a hotel before they came.

It's a bit far from here, a half-hour drive.

Qin Jiamo is particular about her food, clothing, and daily necessities.

That hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Shenzhen, and they always stay there when they come here on business trips.

Han Rui didn't understand his boss's thoughts either. He didn't know if he was going to take Miss Lin to stay there tonight, so he could only ask, risking becoming cannon fodder.

This question broke the suffocating silence in the carriage.

Qin Jiamo and Lin Xiwei both breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much better about the tightness in their chests.

Thinking that it was pointless to argue with a woman, Qin Jiamo calmed down and looked back at Lin Xiwei.

"Are you hungry?" he asked in a low voice.

Lin Xiwei noticed his change in mood and, of course, decided to play along, so she nodded: "A little..."

Actually, dinner was quite plentiful, and she was full and not hungry.

But she was worried that if she said she wasn't hungry, Qin Jiamo would take her to a hotel.

The man glanced at his watch, frowned slightly, and said, "It's past midnight. Let's go get some porridge."

He drank a lot at the company's annual party last night and didn't eat much. Now he wants to have some porridge to soothe his stomach.

"Okay." Lin Xiwei sensed his fatigue and unconsciously softened her tone.

As soon as Han Rui heard "drink porridge," he knew where to drive.

The carriage fell silent again, but the atmosphere was not as tense as before.

Just as Lin Xiwei was thinking of something to talk about, she suddenly felt a hand reach out to her.

She was suddenly startled, her body trembled slightly, and before she could react, her hand next to the man's was grasped.

Her whole body stiffened, all her nerves trembled, but she was firmly suppressed.

Qin Jiamo held her hand, slowly tightening his grip, forcefully yet gently pulling that soft hand into his embrace.

Holding hands.

Lin Xiwei held her breath, not daring to refuse, and restrained her breathing as he held her hand, feeling the heat of his palm.

Qin Jiamo didn't speak, but seeing that she didn't resist or struggle, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Then I realized that she had truly come to her senses.

Though he didn't speak, a soft hue swept across his cold face, and a subtle smile crept onto his sensual lips.

The two didn't speak a word along the way, but their hearts had quietly drawn closer, and even their heartbeats gradually synchronized.

About twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a bustling restaurant.

"Qin Lu, Miss Lin, please get out of the car first. I'll go find a parking space," Han Rui said, turning around.

Qin Jiamo responded and got out of the car.

Just as Lin Xiwei was about to get off the bus from the other side, she saw the man standing at the door, reaching out his hand to her.

She glanced at him, her cheeks instantly flushing red, then moved closer to him, let him take her hand, and followed him out of the car.

Han Rui went to find a parking space.

Lin Xiwei stood there, looking at the lively scene before her, quite surprised.

"It's past midnight, and it's drizzling, yet so many people are here for a late-night snack," she exclaimed in surprise.

The two-story building in front of us was packed with cars, and customers were coming and going, creating a lively and noisy atmosphere, much like the evening rush hour.

It was raining outside. Qin Jiamo took her hand and quickly walked into the restaurant, explaining in a low voice, "Shenzhen is a city that never sleeps. It's lively even at three or four in the morning. Let alone the early hours of the morning, the nightlife is just beginning."

Indeed, Lin Xiwei also knew that Shenzhen was a city that never sleeps.

She's been stuck at home taking care of her children for the past few years and has forgotten how long it's been since she last went out at night.

She has to stay with her child while the child sleeps. Even if the child is sleeping soundly and doesn't need her attention, she still has to get up and tidy up the house.

There was simply no time to appreciate the lively and bustling atmosphere.

The restaurant is very large, and the environment is also very nice once you go inside.

Lin Xiwei felt overjoyed, recalling the carefree days of her student days.

Qin Jiamo easily found a seat and pulled her to sit down.

"This restaurant is famous for its seafood congee. Let's order a bowl of congee, and you can take a look at the other dishes." Qin Jiamo handed her the menu.

Lin Xiwei opened it and glanced at it, secretly clicking her tongue in amazement.

As expected of Shenzhen, prices are so high.

A single serving of seafood porridge costs several hundred yuan, and while the dishes are indeed exquisite, even a single serving costs two or three hundred yuan.

It's not that she's reluctant to part with it; she's wealthy enough to afford it now. She's just feeling sentimental.

"You must come here often, so you must know which dishes are good. You order, and I'll pay," she said with a smile, handing the menu back to him.

Qin Jiamo grinned, "Rich women talk differently, and you're paying the bill."

Lin Xiwei pouted slightly and said, "You came to see me so late at night, it's only right that I treat you to a late-night snack."

The man's smile deepened. "From the moment we met until now, you've finally uttered a single human word."

"..." Lin Xiwei was speechless, and muttered, "But you still don't speak human language."

Qin Jiamo flipped through the menu, then looked up at her upon hearing this, "What do you want to hear? I'll tell you now."

"No need for that," Lin Xiwei replied with a touch of arrogance, lowering her head to drink her tea.

Qin Jiamo called over a waiter and ordered four dishes, but Lin Xiwei stopped him, saying, "That's enough. It's the middle of the night, you won't be able to sleep if you eat too much. Even if Assistant Han comes along, this is enough."

"OK".

Qin Jiamo closed the menu, handed it to the waiter, and then filled her empty cup with the teapot, saying casually, "How brainless of him to come and join in the fun."

Lin Xiwei: "..."

So, could this be considered their late-night date?

In this unfamiliar place, I had no worries whatsoever.

It sounds pretty good.

Lin Xiwei relaxed, and when she recalled the scene of their meeting at the hotel entrance, she couldn't help but almost laugh.

Qin Jiamo drank quite a bit of alcohol that night and was thirsty, so she kept drinking tea.

Seeing Lin Xiwei suddenly lower her head and suppress her laughter, his sharp eyes quickly understood what was going on.

"This is the first time I've ever been forced back onto the bus by someone when I got off," he said coldly.

Lin Xiwei immediately corrected, "No, I didn't press your head, I pressed your shoulder."

"No difference."

"..." Lin Xiwei pursed her lips, recalling that scene and really wanted to laugh. "I was a little impulsive at the time, I'm sorry."

"So, you're not planning to make our relationship public?" Qin Jiamo followed up on the topic and naturally asked the most crucial question.

Lin Xiwei looked slightly taken aback, staring blankly at him. "Are we...are we going to go public?"

She just got divorced not long ago, and she's already found someone new so quickly. What will people think?

Qin Jiamo said calmly, "But you can't hide it for long. What will you say when you get pregnant?"

"..." Lin Xiwei suddenly realized.

She hadn't thought of that yet!

Seeing her sudden realization, Qin Jiamo knew that she had overlooked this point.

"So what I mean is, we need to get a marriage certificate so that I can get pregnant legally. This is the best protection for you."

It must be said that Qin Jiamo is indeed a person of excellent character.

My first thought was how to protect the woman, even if it meant sacrificing my own financial interests.

Lin Xiwei was surprised again.

This was the second time Qin Jiamo had brought up marriage with her.

"It seems you're serious." She held her teacup, her eyes glistening with emotion as she looked across at the person opposite her. "I'm a divorced woman, so whether I get married or not doesn't make much of a difference to me. But for you, marriage will have a huge impact."

"I know, it's alright. I explained the benefits of us getting married in detail last time. You can reconsider now, and once you've thought it through, we'll find a time to get our marriage certificate."

Qin Jiamo spoke of marriage as casually as if he were discussing the weather.

Lin Xiwei pursed her lips, unsure how to respond.

Does he treat marriage as something indifferent, or has he already thought it through and decided that he can't live without her?

As the two were deep in thought, the waiter brought over a pot of porridge.

The dishes started to be served.

"Eat something first, think about it while you eat." Qin Jiamo had long arms, so he reached over the table to pick up her bowl and serve her porridge.

He has a very gentlemanly demeanor.

Lin Xiwei looked at him and sighed again: This person has no flaws except for his sharp tongue.

And lately... he doesn't seem to be as sarcastic anymore.

A bowl of porridge was placed in front of her, and she said gently, "Thank you."

The seafood congee is cooked until it's smooth and creamy, with the freshness of shrimp and crab infused into the broth. Just the smell is enough to make your mouth water.

Lin Xiwei took a bite, and the sweet and fresh taste spread on her tongue, prompting her to nod repeatedly: "It's really good."

She wasn't hungry at first, but now that her appetite was whetted, she ate one bite after another.

Seeing her eating like this, Qin Jiamo said calmly, "Are you doing hard labor on this business trip? You've lost weight, and your dark circles look like a panda's."

Lin Xiwei was embarrassed.

Her makeup was very light, but it couldn't cover her dark circles.

If he says that, then he must be thinking that he looks really ugly right now.

If I had known this would happen, I should have done what Huanhuan said and put on a full face of makeup to look beautiful.

"This business trip was a bit busy, but the main problem was that I didn't sleep well at night. Junjun has never been apart from me in all his life," she explained softly.

"You don't trust me to take care of it?"

While drinking her porridge, Lin Xiwei said softly, "I know you are all very good to me and to Junjun, but that's how it is to be a mother. You worry about your child whenever he is not by your side, especially since Junjun is sick."

Qin Jiamo said directly, "Since you can't let go, then you might as well stop working and spend time with him, just like before."

Lin Xiwei looked surprised and looked up at him.

"What's wrong?" Qin Jiamo asked, puzzled.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "You also want me to be a full-time housewife?"

Qin Jiamo saw that she was so sensitive and knew that she was reminded of the previous lesson.

"I'm not like your ex-husband. Besides, being a full-time housewife is not easy at all. You have to take care of Junjun while trying to conceive, and pregnancy will be very difficult. You don't need to suffer like this.

Qin Jiamo didn't mean to belittle her; she was simply speaking from her perspective as a mother and child.

But Lin Xiwei shook her head, her mind clear.

"Actually, I'm not a very obedient person. I quit my job to become a full-time housewife because Su Yunfan coaxed, tricked, and threatened me. I've always regretted it."

"Although this business trip was tough, I feel a great sense of accomplishment."

When talking about her work, Lin Xiwei's face lit up: "I have finally found my value in life again. I can use my knowledge and skills to solve technical problems in a real way. This is completely different from the sense of accomplishment I get from taking care of my children and doing housework."

"Moreover, only when my brain is filled with work every day can I stop thinking about bad things and avoid internal friction and anxiety. I like my work and I don't plan to leave the workplace unless absolutely necessary."

Qin Jiamo listened to her very attentively.

He initially looked down on Lin Xiwei's insistence on going to work, even thinking she was just putting in the effort.

But after hearing this, his thoughts changed somewhat.

He also understands that women do need their own careers, whether they are on the upswing or experiencing setbacks in life, they need a job.

If you're on the upswing in life, then it's the icing on the cake.

If you are facing setbacks in life, having a job can help you shift your low mood, provide more spiritual support, make it easier to find your own value in life, and thus give you more courage to resist setbacks.

If she had given up her career and spent all her time at the hospital with Junjun, she might not have been as calm and peaceful as she is now. Instead, she would have been preoccupied with her child's condition and constantly on edge.

It backfired.

Thinking about all this, he nodded again, changing his previous attitude: "I'm just suggesting it; if you prefer the current situation, I respect your decision."

Lin Xiwei looked at him, paused, and said, "You are indeed different from Su Yunfan."

These days, men who know how to respect women are a rare breed.

Qin Jiamo snorted coldly after hearing this, "Comparing me to him is an insult to me."

Lin Xiwei smiled and suddenly said, "By the way, Su Yunfan's father should still be in the intensive care unit. The follow-up treatment will definitely cost a lot."

Qin Jiamo frowned: "He asked you for money again?"

"I did mention it, but I've been busy these past few days and haven't spoken to him yet, and..." Lin Xiwei hesitated, holding her spoon, and whispered, "He... regrets the divorce and apologized to me."

Qin Jiamo's face darkened. "He wants to remarry?"

"More or less."

"You agreed?"

"Of course not," Lin Xiwei said firmly. "How could I be so foolish as to remarry him!"

Qin Jiamo relaxed. "You've been stupid before, haven't you?"

If I hadn't been so stupid in the past, how could I have been bullied by Su Yunfan and plundered by the Lin family like that?

"Don't contact him anymore. Didn't they say online that exes should be treated like they're dead?" Attorney Qin reverted to her usual sharp tongue.

Lin Xiwei nodded: "I know."

After drinking two bowls of porridge and eating a lot of vegetables, Lin Xiwei's stomach was so full it was round.

Fearing that someone else would pay the bill like last time, she took the initiative this time and said, "I'm full, you continue eating, I'll go pay the bill first."

Qin Jiamo didn't stand on ceremony with her; after all, they were family.

When she returned after paying the bill, Qin Jiamo had also finished eating and was feeding her something.

Lin Xiwei walked back to get her bag and casually asked, "What are you eating?"

The man took out two mints. "Want some?"

Looking at the two candies, Lin Xiwei suddenly thought of kissing for some reason.

The seafood porridge was delicious at the time, but there was a slight fishy smell in my mouth after eating it.

He deliberately ate a mint to freshen his breath, perhaps for something later...

"No, no need." She quickly waved her hand and shook her head, but just as Qin Jiamo was about to take it back, she suddenly reached out and took it, "Give me one anyway."

Qin Jiamo didn't speak, but the smile that curled at the corner of her mouth was indescribably charming and alluring.

Lin Xiwei blushed instantly, her face turning bright red to the roots of her ears.

They walked out side by side.

The store was still crowded. When someone walked by, Qin Jiamo would gentlemanly put his arm around her waist and pull her into his arms to prevent her from being bumped into.

Although Lin Xiwei accepted their relationship, she was still not used to such intimate gestures.

The moment he wrapped his arm around her waist, she felt a jolt in her side, as if she had been struck by an electric current.

The mint in my mouth is cool and sweet, but the excitement in my heart is burning like wildfire.

As they walked out of the restaurant, Han Rui had already driven up and was waiting for them.

Lin Xiwei's heart raced; she didn't know where to go next.

As she approached the car, suppressing her racing heart, she asked in a low voice, "Are you going back to the hotel?"

Qin Jiamo, following behind her, asked in return, "What do you want to do?"

Lin Xiwei's heart was already racing, and after being asked this question, she felt sweat breaking out on her back and her mind buzzing.

"It's almost 2 a.m., of course I should go back to sleep."

Actually, she had a little bit of inexplicable anticipation in her heart, but she was mostly nervous and at a loss.

Therefore, rationally speaking, I should go back to my hotel.

Qin Jiamo didn't say anything, but simply followed her into the car.

However, Han Rui turned back and asked the same question, "Boss, where are we going now?"

Lin Xiwei's ears twitched, waiting for the answer from the person next to her.

Qin Jiamo sat down and breathed a sigh of relief. "Take her back to the hotel."

"OK."

Lin Xiwei didn't speak, but she suddenly felt relaxed.

But after relaxing, the disappointment caused by that inexplicable expectation quietly crept into my heart again.

She thought he had come all this way in the early morning to ask her to fulfill that promise.

"Refund your high-speed rail ticket back tomorrow," the man beside Lin Xiwei said as she was lost in her own thoughts.

She was startled and turned around abruptly: "Refund? What do you mean?"

Does he expect her to stay and accompany him on his business trip?

But Junjun was left at home...

Qin Jiamo explained, "Your ticket is for noon, so you won't get home until evening. Cancel it and come with me. We take the high-speed train at 8 AM and arrive in Jiangcheng at 2 PM."

Lin Xiwei exclaimed in surprise, "When we bought the tickets today, all the tickets for the morning were sold out! How did you—?"

Han Rui said, "Ms. Lin, we've booked the business class flight for 8 a.m., there are enough seats."

Lin Xiwei: "..."

She was stunned.

Two or three seconds later, she looked at the man leaning casually against the car seat and said, "Attorney Qin is really rich and powerful."

A business class ticket costs over two thousand, yet he actually booked the entire business class.

Qin Jiamo scoffed, "What's this money?"

It's equivalent to a first-class ticket on an airplane.

If it weren't for the weather causing the flight to be delayed, they would have gone back in first class, which would have been more expensive.

This saves money.

Hearing his complaints, Lin Xiwei nodded and muttered to herself, "I was being petty. This amount of money is just the cost of two meals for you, Attorney Qin."

She hasn't adapted to life in a wealthy family yet and keeps making a fool of herself.

It was late at night, and it was raining again, so there were finally fewer cars on the road.

It only took a dozen minutes for the car to return to the hotel.

Apart from the staff on duty, the hotel lobby was empty and quiet.

The luxury car drove onto the porch and pulled over.

Han Rui didn't say anything, and simply pushed open the door and got out of the car.

Lin Xiwei exclaimed "Hey!" and was about to ask Assistant Han why she got out of the car when a sudden thought struck her.

Sure enough, Qin Jiamo sat up and grabbed her arm with one hand.

As that handsome face loomed over her, Lin Xiwei's mind was filled with thoughts of whether her breath would be bad after eating only one mint...

However, before she could refuse, the man's breath had completely taken over her thoughts.

The gentle kiss was different from the previous one; he seemed to have more patience.

Lin Xiwei hesitated at first, but after a while, her hands seemed to have a mind of their own and grabbed his clothes on their own, then slowly placed them on his waist.

Qin Jiamo chuckled softly.

Lin Xiwei felt his smile and immediately blushed, trying to take her hand back, but Qin Jiamo reacted even faster, grabbing her hand and placing it back on his waist.

"Hold me close!" he said gently yet domineeringly.

Lin Xiwei's face was burning hot, and she could only hug his waist again.

And the man's kiss landed again.

In fact, Qin Jiamo originally wanted to take her back to his hotel.

But firstly, she was afraid it would be too abrupt and she wouldn't be able to accept it, thinking he was frivolous.

Secondly, he had been drinking tonight and was worried that he might not be able to control himself and something might actually happen.

He didn't want their first time together to be in a hotel in another city, as that would be disrespectful to the woman.

It should happen naturally after she gets home, when she is fully prepared and willing to accept him.

Han Rui stood outside the car, his back to it.

The hotel staff on duty noticed the car and, seeing that the guests hadn't gotten out, came out with a suspicious look to ask them something.

But Han Rui stopped him.

"It's nothing, they have something to say, they'll get off the bus later," Han Rui explained.

The staff member, a young man, seemed to suddenly understand something, looked embarrassed for a moment, and turned to leave.

Inside the car, Lin Xiwei saw this and quickly tapped the man's shoulder lightly: "Okay, everyone saw it."

Qin Jiamo laughed: "Who saw it?"

"Hotel staff, how am I supposed to face people when I go downstairs?" Lin Xiwei pushed him away, her eyes sparkling with tears.

Qin Jiamo joked, "Should I put my coat over your head and cover your face?"

Lin Xiwei glared at him.

It was indeed late, and she had to get up early tomorrow. Qin Jiamo let go of her. "Never mind, you can go upstairs. I'll pick you up at 6:15 tomorrow."