After the divorce, he went on a motorcycle trip, and his ex-wife and daughter were filled with regre

Han Qingru slowly moved her body towards Jiang Ye.

Then, she gently rested her head on Jiang Ye's strong shoulder.

Jiang Ye's body stiffened abruptly, but he did not move away, instead letting her lean against him.

"Ono..."

Han Qingru's voice was very soft, as if it had drifted from a distant time and space.

Do you remember the days we spent in the orphanage when we were little?

Jiang Ye's eyes softened, and his thoughts were instantly drawn back to his childhood, a time of material scarcity but also warmth.

"How could I forget?"

Jiang Ye sighed.

"The winters were especially cold back then, and the blankets at the orphanage were thin. Every night, we children would squeeze onto a small, tattered bed and hug each other for warmth."

"Yes." Han Qingru's lips curled into a nostalgic smile.

"You were the naughtiest back then, and you always missed out on the good food. Once, you were crying from hunger, so I secretly climbed over the wall to steal some roasted sweet potatoes for you from the sweet potato field in the next village. I ended up being chased by the guard dog for two miles, and I even lost one of my shoes in the process."

"Haha, when you came back that time, your face was covered in mud. I thought you had fallen into a cesspool." Jiang Ye couldn't help but laugh.

"Get lost! You heartless little brat!"

Han Qingru playfully pinched Jiang Ye's waist.

The two leaned against each other, reminiscing about the past.

Those difficult days, in retrospect, have become their most precious treasure.

At that moment, their souls resonated deeply.

There's no backstabbing or scheming in the business world, and no emotional entanglements.

Only two hearts are closely intertwined.

As the memories deepened, the atmosphere between the two became increasingly heated.

Han Qingru raised her head, her large, watery phoenix eyes shimmering with a mesmerizing and moving light in the firelight.

She looked at Jiang Ye's face, which was so close to hers, at his high nose and sensual lips.

A primal urge was spreading wildly in her heart.

Jiang Ye also felt the burning passion in Han Qingru's eyes.

He lowered his head, his gaze meeting Han Qingru's in mid-air.

It was as if two invisible flames were violently colliding and burning in the air!

Han Qingru's breathing became rapid, and her chest heaved violently.

She slightly raised her chin, slowly closed her eyes, and parted her rosy lips slightly, as if waiting for something.

Jiang Ye's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty.

At that moment, reason seemed to be completely melted away by the blazing campfire.

He involuntarily lowered his head, his face slowly moving closer to Han Qingru.

ten centimeters.

Five centimeters.

Three centimeters.

He could even feel the warm breath exhaled from Han Qingru's nose, carrying a sweet fragrance.

Just as their lips were about to touch!

"Boom!"

A thunderclap suddenly sounded outside the window!

The thunderclap was like a bucket of ice water poured over Jiang Ye's head!

Jiang Ye jolted awake, his previously dazed eyes instantly clearing.

What is he doing?!

This is his eldest sister, whom he has relied on since childhood!

Jiang Ye gasped, abruptly stopping his movements at the last 0.01 centimeters.

He reached out and gently grasped Han Qingru's shoulders, pushing her away slightly.

Han Qingru opened her eyes, her gaze filled with surprise and confusion.

"Ono... what's wrong?" Her voice trembled slightly with disappointment.

Jiang Ye took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the restless anger in his heart.

He looked into Han Qingru's eyes, his tone extremely serious, even pleading.

"Big sister, no way."

"Why?" Han Qingru bit her lip, her eyes slightly red.

"Because I'm scared."

Jiang Ye gave a bitter laugh, his voice low and hoarse.

"Big sister, you are the closest and most important person to me in this world. I know myself too well; my love life is a complete mess right now."

"If... if we take that step tonight, what if problems arise between us later, what if we can't even be lovers anymore..."

Jiang Ye paused, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

"I'm afraid we won't even be able to be siblings anymore. I can't lose you, big sister. I'd rather treat you as my most respected sister for the rest of my life than gamble with our relationship."

Hearing Jiang Ye's heartfelt words, Han Qingru was stunned.

Looking into Jiang Ye's worried and sincere eyes, the sense of loss and grievance in her heart instantly vanished.

She understood that Jiang Ye didn't dislike her; rather, he cared about her too much.

They care so much that they dare not commit the slightest desecration or risk.

Han Qingru sighed softly, reached out, and gently stroked Jiang Ye's cheek.

"fool."

She smiled, a smile of utter relief and unparalleled beauty.

"You're right. Actually, I'm scared too. What if you don't want me anymore one day? I won't even have anyone to cry to."

Han Qingru leaned back on Jiang Ye's shoulder, finding a comfortable position.

"However, I do think it's good to be siblings like this. At least, I can legitimately take care of you for the rest of my life."

Jiang Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He reached out and hugged Han Qingru tightly.

"Yes, for a lifetime."

It rained heavily outside all night.

The two huddled together by the campfire in the dilapidated temple, neither of them crossing the line again.

They chatted, listened to the rain, and felt each other's body temperature.

This feeling is wonderful and pure, like returning to that winter in the orphanage when I was a child.

Although they didn't take that final step.

Jiang Ye didn't know whether his decision tonight was right or wrong.

However, he knew the truth in his heart.

After that night, the bond between him and Han Qingru deepened and became even stronger.

. . . . .

The next day.

The morning sun pierced through the clouds and shone on the ruins of the dilapidated temple, making last night's storm seem like nothing more than an illusion.

Meanwhile, a hundred kilometers away in Hanzhou City, another storm capable of tearing humanity apart was just beginning.

The rusty iron gate of the Hanju City Detention Center slowly opened with a loud clang, accompanied by a screeching metallic scraping sound.

Gu Ziming, like a stray dog ​​whose spine had been broken, shrank his neck and staggered out from inside.

The sunlight outside was a bit too bright, and he subconsciously raised his dirty hand to shield his eyes, taking a long time to adjust to the long-lost light.

The Gu family really went all out to get him out of trouble this time, practically selling everything they owned and using every connection they could.

Old Master Gu even swallowed his pride and begged those nouveau riche he used to look down on. After much pleading and spending a lot of money, he finally managed to get this troublemaker out on "bail pending trial."

But what's the point of getting them out?

The Gu family of today is no longer the top-tier wealthy family that could wield power and influence in Hanzhou!

The Gu family's reputation is completely ruined, even more disgusting than a dead rat in a sewer!

The online gossip-loving public has been incredibly resourceful, having already dug up every detail about the Gu family's ancestors for eighteen generations.

All sorts of scandals are flying around, from tax evasion and fraudulent construction projects to bullying men and women. Every day, the trending topics are filled with negative news about Gu Jia.

The stock of the Gu Group was in even worse shape, turning bright green and hitting the daily limit down for half a month, with its market value evaporating by more than 90%!

The company's cash flow has completely dried up, banks are relentlessly demanding payment, suppliers are blocking the company's entrance every day with banners, and workers are even protesting outside the Gu family villa with shovels, demanding their unpaid wages.

The once glorious and arrogant Gu family is now facing the abyss of complete bankruptcy, and can be said to be completely finished!

Netizens are mocking him: "Young Master Gu's actions are truly outrageous. He's dragged his entire family down for a second-hand woman. I'm the clown myself!"