Chapter 171 - 171: Only an Ex-Husband

Translator: _Min_

Seeing Su Ting’s confident demeanor, as if he understood Gu Dai very well, Song Ling felt increasingly agitated. He glared at Su Ting and questioned, “I was married to Gu Dai for three years and I don’t fully understand her. Are you saying you, who met her not too long ago, understand her better?”

Su Ting smirked coldly, “Sorry, my sister and 1 met three years ago, even before you knew her.”

Song Ling’s pupils contracted, disbelief etched on his face as he turned to Gu Dai, “Why didn’t you ever tell me you knew him three years ago?”

Gu Dai spared Song Ling a brief glance before turning away. To Su Ting, she said, “Let’s go.”

Su Ting nodded in agreement, “Alright.”

Seeing Gu Dai’s response to Su Ting, Song Ling’s eyes reddened with anger. “You haven’t answered my question! You’re not allowed to leave!”

After uttering those words, Song Ling directed his attention to the store clerks, “Close the doors, don’t let them leave!”

The clerks exchanged glances, and eventually, all of them lowered their heads, taking no action.

After all, Gu Dai was a white-card VIP customer at their store. How could they dare to stop her?

Song Ling couldn’t believe that someone would defy his orders. His mood grew darker.

Never since becoming the President of the Song Corporation had he experienced such disobedience. Normally, people would scramble to fulfill his every command.

Gu Dai turned her gaze to Song Ling and reiterated, “Like I said earlier, we’re divorced. What standing do you have to question me now?”

Song Ling’s eyes bore into Gu Dai as he said coldly, “I am your ex-husband!”

When Gu Dai heard Song Ling’s response, she couldn’t help but find it amusing. “Since you know you’re the ex-husband, why are you prying so much?”

Song Ling’s eyes were dark as ink, fixated intently on Gu Dai.

Noticing Song Ling’s continued neglect of her with all his attention on Gu Dai, Jiang Yue felt increasingly irritated. She seized the opportunity to sidle up to him and whimpered, “Sister Gu Dai kicked me earlier, and it really hurts.”

Given the incidents at their wedding, Song Ling was well aware of Jiang Yue’s true nature. He knew that Gu Dai wouldn’t have attacked her without reason.

However, noticing the intimate interaction between Gu Dai and Su Ting, as well as their intent to leave, he quickly said, “Gu Dai, is there no way to discuss this matter without resorting to violence?”

Gu Dai did not answer. She simply took Su Ting’s arm and exited the store.

Song Ling’s face darkened further as he was ignored once again.

Jiang Yue sidled up to him and began, “Brother Song Ling, I only got into an argument with Gu Dai because 1 wanted to give you a gift so badly. But I never thought she’d resort to physical violence.”

The store associates were speechless by now, as they had clearly seen the whole incident unfold.

“Miss Gu initially didn’t want to make a fuss with Jiang Yue, but she was the one who initiated the physical contact. Miss Gu only retaliated in self-defense,” said a young associate, who, having been long oppressed by Feng Xue, felt liberated upon Gu Dai’s arrival. The associate spoke these words with a steadfast gaze, despite the fear of the imposing Song Ling.

Jiang Yue shot the young associate a venomous look, then quickly said to Song Ling, “Brother Song Ling, that’s not how it happened. 1 didn’t want to resort to violence!”

Song Ling spoke emotionlessly, “I recall that you’re not yet cleared for discharge from the hospital. Who let you out?”

Jiang Yue’s body trembled slightly. Her injuries were actually not severe, so the doctors had not insisted she stay in the hospital. However, she still needed to play the victim in front of Song Ling.

Lowering her head, she stammered, “I, I sneaked out when the doctor wasn’t looking.”

Song Ling’s eyebrows furrowed, and he said coldly, “Then you should go back to the hospital. No more sneaking out.”

Not daring to argue, Jiang Yue lowered her head and nodded, “Alright, okay.”

She then took out the tie and presented it to Song Ling, “1 really think this tie would suit you well. Take a look.”

Thinking about how the tie had been snatched from Gu Dai, Song Ling had no desire to accept it.

Jiang Yue’s arm grew tired from holding it out, and she inquired hesitantly, “Brother Song Ling?”

He responded in a low voice, meeting Jiang Yue’s cautious gaze, and finally took the tie from her.

However, he knew he would never wear it in his lifetime.

After all, how could he face his peers if they knew that the tie he wore had been obtained by a woman through such means? Would he still have any dignity left?