My Ex-Wife Disappeared for Years and Had My Babies-Chapter 177 - 130: Haven’t you taken a liking to Su Nian?

Chapter 177 -130: Haven’t you taken a liking to Su Nian?

The silver fruit knife in the dimly lit room gleamed with a dark light, the blade aimed at the beating heart beneath the white shirt…

Ziyan’s hands were trembling severely; she was someone who couldn’t even bear to harm small animals, let alone have a living person under her knife…

Inside her mind, two voices were struggling. One was urging her to act quickly, for once Tang Shaosheng woke up and discovered the situation, it would be over; another was telling her to stay rational, for Su Nian was helping, and they would soon be divorced, and with the divorce, it would all be over…

Just when the scene froze in its eerie stillness and the atmosphere was so tense it could solidify, the vibrating “buzz buzz” sound from the cell phone by the bed startled Ziyan, making her immediately move the knife away. She hastily checked on Tang Shaosheng to make sure he hadn’t woken up before tremblingly hiding the knife back under the pillow and picking up her phone.

Three messages had been sent by Jin Qiu.

Glory Banquet! Come gather at the Floral Season Salon! Nian’nian and Lanlan are going!

This message had been sent over an hour ago.

The following two messages were urging her to hurry up, and the most recent one from Qiuqiu asked her: Did something happen, Yanyan? I’m coming to pick you up now!

Ziyan quickly replied, saying she would be right over.

She turned her head to look at Tang Shaosheng again; her nervous heart had yet to settle.

Glory Banquet… Su Nian was also going, just endure a little longer, once Su Nian helped her with the divorce, perhaps it would all be over…

Only when he felt the person next to him get out of bed and heard the sound of the bathroom door closing did Tang Shaosheng open his eyes.

They say a cornered rabbit will even bite; it seems to be true. Her just-now knife wielding toward him didn’t make him feel too afraid, instead, he wanted to know her final move, wanted to know just how much hate it took to bring the kind-hearted her to consider murder.

If it hadn’t been for the phone’s vibration, what would she have ultimately done?

When Ziyan came out, she saw Tang Shaosheng had already gotten up, and she immediately felt guilty, her eyes filled with unmistakable panic.

Pretending to be oblivious, Tang Shaosheng glanced at her and said: “Get changed, Glory Banquet, I need a date.”

He had just checked her phone to find out that she was also going there.

While Ziyan was changing clothes alone in the room, she hesitated but still put the small fruit knife from under the pillow into her bag.

When they left home, Tang Shaosheng bought her a black jazz hat at a roadside shop, lightly pressing down her fringe, effectively hiding the white gauze on her forehead.

Wei Lan and Qiuqiu, knowing that the two of them had someone to send them off, confidently hurried to their destination.

In another salon, Su Zhen was tormenting Mom.

“Mom, you look so pretty tonight! Don’t be unhappy, if you smiled, you would be even more beautiful!”

Under Su Zhen’s coaxing and tantrums, Su Nian did her makeup and styling obediently, and now the wily girl cheered her up with a beaming smile.

Su Nian gave Shen Hanxiu a glare, remembering what he had just said, that he would sort out Ziyan’s matter tonight, which kept her from turning away upon seeing him.

Around eight o’clock, they finally drove to the dock.

This Glory Banquet was held on a cruise ship, lasting two days and two nights, and wouldn’t dock until Sunday evening.

Su Nian was thinking, if she could just get through these two days and nights, Ziyan would be freed, and she herself wouldn’t have to endure those oppressively humbling days under Shen Han’s tasks anymore.

They were among the last of the families to board, and just as they stepped onto the deck, the cruise ship set out.

The luxury of the cruise ship was beyond Su Nian’s expectations, it was as if it were not a cruise ship inside, but rather a royal reception hall, with its dazzling splendor and soothing music, the extravagantly dressed women were like a blooming spring, vying for attention, almost rivalling the Miss World contestants.

She couldn’t help but marvel; the rich really know how to enjoy themselves.

Entering arm in arm with Shen Han, Su Nian had already prepared to be the center of attention, but when all the eyes in the hall turned towards her, she still felt unsteady on her feet, and it was thanks to Shen Han’s support that she didn’t wobble.

Among the various gazes, Su Nian quickly caught a clear look of hatred and turned to see Su Yalan, with Shen Han’s elder brother, Shen Rongjin, standing behind her.

Recalling the behavior of these two at the last mountain party, Su Nian knew the next two days and nights wouldn’t be easy.

Su Zhen, holding Shen Han’s hand, was not the least bit nervous, looking around the scene curiously and then, oblivious to others, looked up to Shen Han and asked: “Uncle, when do we start eating here? I’m starving.”

Catching her direct gaze fixed on the refreshment area, Shen Han’s eyes softened as he said to Su Bao, next to Su Nian: “You go with your sister to grab some food.”

Su Bao glared at him: “Why should I listen to you?” and then pointed to a place saying to Su Nian, “Mom, Uncle Liang is over there, let’s go there.”

Shen Han looked where Su Bao pointed and his just-now warm expression instantly turned icy. That man actually had the time to come to this party? Didn’t his order keep him busy enough to die?!

Shen Han shot a glance at Su Nian, and she understood the meaning in his eyes.

Right now, the most important thing was to take care of Ziyan’s matter first, under the premise of not upsetting this gentleman.

“Mom will come by in a bit, you go with your sister to find something to eat first, otherwise she’ll start crying again.”

“People don’t cry that easily! Hurry up, Su Bao! You’re so slow, like an old man.”

Watching the two children walk away, she then noticed Haohao’s family was also there. Xue Qizhen looked at her with a resentful gaze, and Li Zisheng’s eyes were also on her.

Seeing Su Zhen taking Haohao to the pastry area, Su Nian felt relieved and withdrew her gaze, only to see Wei Lan Jin Qiu not far away, waving at her.

“Go do your thing; I’ll head over first.”

Yet Shen Hanxiu held her close without letting go: “Looking for your next love affair again? Don’t forget why you’re here today.”

“I know. Let’s talk about this later.”

Shen Hanxiu smiled and said nothing, holding Su Nian tightly and glanced towards Liang Yizhou not far away, his eyes boasting and warning, silently proclaiming this woman to be his, Shen Hanxiu’s.

To him, Liang Yizhou seemed… just a bit childish.

Wei Lan watched the two approach, smiled ambiguously, but didn’t point it out.

Sister Niannian always said there’s nothing between her and Mr. Shen, but if there’s nothing, why hold each other so tightly.

While secretly laughing in her heart, there was also a faint sense of loss. Qiuqiu was with Tang Ge, Sister Niannian had Mr. Shen, and almost everyone present was coupled up, leaving only her alone. If only Jing Zan were here…

Tang Ge extended his hand politely to Shen Hanxiu: “Third Young Master Shen, I’ve long admired your name.”

Shen Hanxiu glanced at him—one he didn’t recognize—but out of respect for Su Nian’s friend, he politely shook hands.

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Then, from behind him, a lackadaisical voice rang out: “Yo, never thought to see Third Young Master Shen at such an event. As far as I know, it’s been four years since you’ve attended, hasn’t it?”

The speaker was Tang Shaosheng, and though he was talking to Shen Hanxiu, his gaze was fixed tightly on Su Nian.

Shen Hanxiu only gave him a glance, his face showing disdain without uttering a word of pleasantries—proud as he could be. But he had the capital for his arrogance, the right to hold himself supreme above all others.

He always held in contempt those who were an eyesore, especially when that person was also his romantic rival.

While the two men were locked in a mental battle, Jin Qiu turned her attention to Ziyan in Tang Shaosheng’s arms: “Yanyan, why do you look so pale?”

Su Nian immediately focused on Ziyan, fearing her dawdling had led to her being bullied again.

Ziyan smiled slightly and gestured: [Just a little cold.]

Su Nian finally breathed a sigh of relief, looking at her gently standing beside Tang Shaosheng—quite a matching pair. It would be a pity should the two get a divorce, but Tang Shaosheng did not appreciate what he had.

“Young Master Tang, you’re here and didn’t say a word to anyone?”

A coquettish woman appeared, and Tang Shaosheng let go of Ziyan to embrace the newcomer, making Su Nian instantly feel there was nothing regrettable at all!

After the coquettish woman led Tang Shaosheng away, a few men holding wine glasses surrounded Shen Hanxiu, and Su Nian took the chance to slip away.

The group of sisters found a spot in the pastry area to chat and eat.

From not too far away, they could see the three children getting along harmoniously.

Out on the deck, a few dim yellow lights shone, and the night breeze was somewhat cool. A few people stood on the deck enjoying the night air and chatting lightly, while Su Yalan was in a corner.

Her scarlet dress fluttered enticingly in the night wind, a wine glass in hand being gently swirled, her red lips parting to say: “Didn’t you have your sights set on Su Nian?”

The man in white suit standing opposite her was He Xu, who had once unsuccessfully sought a match with Su Nian.

“So what if I did?”

With her red lips curling into a smile, Su Yalan teased: “I could deliver her to your bed.”

She expected He Xu to eagerly ask her how, only for him to scoff and say: “Su Yalan, the Su Family is being toyed with by Shen Hanxiu, and now you want to drag me down too?” Pausing, he continued, “Everyone knows now that Su Nian is the precious gem in Third Young Master Shen’s hand—who would dare touch her?”

Su Yalan hadn’t expected He Xu to be so timid, but his concerns were indeed real—if Shen Hanxiu knew he’d touched Su Nian, the He Family would be doomed.

“This matter, please find someone else. I, He Xu, have no such fortune to enjoy.”

Watching He Xu walk away, Su Yalan’s well-thought-out plans crumbled, and in frustration, she downed the wine in her glass.

From a distance, Shen Rongjin came over and took the wine glass from her hand: “What’s up with you women, so fixated? It’s just a man, is he worth all this fuss?”

Su Yalan shot him a glare: “What would you know about true love, having never genuinely loved someone?”

Shen Rongjin chuckled: “True love? How much is that worth? Such feelings can only become a person’s vulnerability!”

“Don’t forget the agreement we made beforehand.”

“Fine, I’ll play along. So what’s your next move?”

Su Yalan’s gaze sharpened as if she’d spotted something, her brows relaxed, and a smile played on her lips as she walked towards the corridor…