C9 Mother Why Are You Doing This?

Chen Qingchuan's gift was a pearl the size of a baby's fist, known as the Eastern Sea Dragon Eye Pearl. This pearl had a storied past; it was once a tribute from an ancient foreign kingdom to the royal family and had adorned the Empress's Phoenix Crown. Its market value? A staggering 68 million!

Yet, at this very moment, Zhu Yuhong regarded the Eastern Sea Dragon Eye Pearl as nothing more than trash...

With a gentle shake of his head and a smile on his face, Chen Qingchuan remained silent, choosing not to engage with Zhu Yuhong's ignorance.

However, his refusal to argue was interpreted by Zhu Yuhong as an insolent challenge.

"What's so funny? You have the nerve to laugh after bringing me this garbage?"

"Come here, let me show you something. Let's see what Liu Zhen has given me!"

With that, Zhu Yuhong fetched a gift box from nearby and extracted a diamond necklace.

She delicately placed the diamond necklace around her neck and, with a regal stride, approached Chen Qingchuan, declaring condescendingly, "See this? This is the diamond necklace from Liu Zhen, worth over three million yuan. Now, that's what I call a gift!"

"And you? What did you bring me? Some cheap trinket you picked up from a street vendor for ten yuan, trying to pass it off as a treasure?"

Tsk tsk... A diamond necklace worth over 3 million. Impressive, indeed wealthy!

Chen Qingchuan remained silent, offering no verbal retort, while Zhu Yuhong continued her relentless taunts.

"Liu Zhen has it all—education, ability, wealth. He's willing to do anything for Xiaoxue, even pluck the moon from the sky if he could. Now that's what I envision as the perfect son-in-law!"

"And you? What do you have? Absolutely nothing. If it weren't for Xiaoxue getting you a job as a security guard these past three years, you'd be struggling to survive. Who knows, you might be under a bridge right now, begging with a broken pot!"

"How can you, such a loser, still have the audacity to cling to Xiaoxue's side? How utterly shameless can you be?"

Zhu Yuhong was in the middle of a tirade when Su Jun walked in. He immediately picked up where she left off, "Mom, can you believe his nerve? He's beyond shameless! You have no idea what that moron did last night!"

"Liu Zhen accidentally transferred 10 million for my sister's operating funds into that idiot's account. And what does he do? He has the gall to tell my sister that he's the one who provided the 10 million for her to use, even saying she doesn't have to pay it back!"

"Thank goodness Liu Zhen realized something was off and called to check with my sister. Otherwise, who knows what that fool would've tried to pull on her!"

Hearing about the previous night's events from Su Jun, Zhu Yuhong was livid.

"Look at you, Chen! I truly underestimated you. You even tried to trick my daughter into sleeping with you. You're nothing but a beast! No, that's too kind; at least a beast can till the land. What can you do? Absolutely nothing. You're complete garbage. You're a waste of space, and so are your gifts. You belong in the incinerator!"

As Zhu Yuhong continued her verbal assault, Su Jun picked up the Eastern Sea Dragon's Eye Pearl that Chen Qingchuan had given, his eyes filled with contempt.

"This piece of junk? You had the audacity to give this to my mom? Bullshit!"

With a flick of his wrist, the Eastern Sea Dragon's Eye Pearl was sent flying, crashing to the floor with a sharp crack. The pearl, valued at 68 million, shattered into pieces, scattering across the room.

Chen Qingchuan, witnessing Su Jun's outburst, gave him a sarcastic thumbs-up.

"You don't have the means to be a spendthrift, yet you act like one. At least now you have something to boast about."

Su Jun, not grasping the sarcasm in Chen Qingchuan's comment, snapped back furiously, "Cut the crap. I'm warning you, get a divorce from my sister fast. If you keep stalling and refuse, I swear I'll end you. Believe that!"

Chen Qingchuan met Su Jun's threats with a cold laugh. He had come to talk business, not to be on the receiving end of insults.

He swiftly delivered his final response: "Firstly, you can't kill me. If you keep up this arrogance, it's quite likely you'll end up dead by my hand. Secondly, I've already agreed to the divorce; it's Su Xue who won't produce the divorce papers. Lastly, remember how you're acting today. You're the ones pushing for me to divorce Su Xue. So, in the future, don't come crying and begging for a reconciliation. I won't have it!"

Chen Qingchuan's stance left Zhu Yuhong taken aback. She had never imagined that he would consent to a divorce, let alone that Su Xue was the one dragging her feet. What was her foolish daughter thinking? She couldn't possibly have feelings for that loser, could she?

This thought terrified Zhu Yuhong. She hurried back to her room to call Su Xue. "That loser has agreed to the divorce. What are you still dawdling for? Get back here and finalize the divorce proceedings..."

While Zhu Yuhong was on the phone inside, Su Jun was outside, pointing his finger at Chen Qingchuan and spouting off.

"You think in the future you'll have me crying and begging you to get back with my sister? You've got some nerve!"

"I'm not afraid to say it outright—if you divorce my sister, anyone who comes begging you for a reunion is a damn fool!"

Chen Qingchuan smiled and applauded, "Impressive. You talk a big game. Let's see if you can keep it up."

...

Su Xue returned and immediately grasped the situation upon seeing Chen Qingchuan. Clearly, her mother and brother were pressuring her to divorce.

As expected, Su Jun approached her without delay, "Sister, he's agreed to the divorce. Why the delay? What are you waiting for?"

"Back off. I don't need you meddling in my affairs. Just keep out of trouble; that's help enough."

Su Jun was easily brushed aside, but Su Xue couldn't treat Zhu Yuhong the same way.

Taking her mother's hand, she led Zhu Yuhong into the bedroom, where they shut the door for a private conversation.

Sitting on the bed, Zhu Yuhong faced Su Xue with a stern expression. "Tell me, have you developed feelings for that loser outside?"

Su Xue quickly shook her head, "No, but I really can't divorce him right now. I don't want to give Liu Zhen any opportunities..."

She went on to say that she neither liked Liu Zhen nor his character, which is why she was considering maintaining her marriage for the time being. By doing so, she would prevent Liu Zhen from finding an opening to step in. Once she repaid the 10 million she had borrowed, she could sever ties completely.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuhong became livid. "You foolish girl, have you lost your mind?"

"What's not to like about Liu Zhen? He gave your company 10 million when you were in need. He even gifted me a diamond necklace worth over 3 million. Who else would be so generous if not someone who truly cares for you? Marry Liu Zhen, and you won't even have to repay the 10 million. Plus, you'll have his business support in the future. It's the perfect arrangement..."

Zhu Yuhong persisted in her attempts to convince Su Xue, but Su Xue steadfastly refused.

Finally, Zhu Yuhong, fed up, resorted to an ultimatum. "I don't care. You're getting that divorce today, whether you like it or not. If you dare refuse, I'll jump off the building and let that good-for-nothing stay my son-in-law. I'd rather be dead!"

"Mom, how can you say such things..."