Chapter 518: Chapter 518

Actually, the main issue lay within herself. Since the thought of divorce sprouted, it never ceased; likewise was her desire to leave.

In truth, Song Qiao couldn’t only blame herself, for Lu Jingchen was a powerful man beyond others’ control or even comprehensive understanding. A man like that made Song Qiao feel unworthy in her heart.

After her mother passed away years ago and with her biological father’s complete neglect of her, she often secluded herself in her own world. She struggled to give herself a sense of security instead of depending on others.

Initially, Lu Jingchen had indeed treated her well, but it was also he who treated her poorly later on, especially when his occasional indifference made her feel extremely insecure. The words spoken by Murong Rui at the wedding venue further fueled her desire to distance herself from this man, to find safety.

No one knew that beneath her seemingly independent appearance, her heart was incredibly fragile. A slight hint of danger could send her scurrying back into her shell.

Hearing her cousin’s words, Mu Shinian found herself at a loss for words, her mind flooded with countless thoughts, and her little face remained lowered, silent.

Song Qiao was in no hurry, just sitting by her side quietly, watching her in silence.

After a long while, Mu Shinian finally looked up and said to Song Qiao, "Cousin, I want to go abroad with you."

Although Lu Jingchen’s actions had led him to resent Lu Yulin, he couldn’t help but feel reluctant to part with his good brother, despite everything.

But then... thinking of his cousin, he suppressed those feelings of reluctance.

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For three consecutive days, Song Qiao appeared less somber than before, but not exactly cheerful, until during lunch three days later when she finished eating and said to Chu Munan, "Chu Munan, I want to leave An City."

Chu Munan was drinking water, paused mid-sip upon hearing her words, then resumed and took a sip before putting the glass down and looking at her, asking, "Are you sure?"

Song Qiao nodded without a moment’s hesitation.

The man’s profound gaze lingered on her, too distant to discern her emotions. After a long pause, he finally said, "Alright, give me two days. We’ll leave in two days."

Mu Shinian glanced at Chu Munan, then at Song Qiao, and without uttering a word, simply lowered his head to sip his soup.

The night before leaving An City, Mu Shinian returned to his room and took out his phone to look up Lu Yulin’s number, yet he hesitated to dial.

Yesterday, he had sought out Lu Yulin, and after a quarrel, they parted on bad terms.

Now, as he prepared to go abroad with his cousin, he wanted to call Lu Yulin, uncertain whether Lu Yulin would still acknowledge him.

After hesitating, Mu Shinian still made the call to Lu Yulin, but the phone rang for a long time with no answer, until it hung up by itself. He tried two more times, and still no response. Mu Shinian finally gave up, reasoning that three attempts were enough. He knew Lu Yulin would surely be near his phone; after all, he couldn’t live without it. It was mere avoidance of his calls.

The certainty of this thought made Mu Shinian feel extremely uncomfortable.

At this very moment, back at the Lu Family residence, Lu Yulin was sitting on his bed, glaring at the motionless phone. His face was full of anger, and without a second thought, he snatched up a quilt and covered the phone, embracing the ’out of sight, out of mind’ approach.

However, what he didn’t anticipate was that his capricious behavior would result in not seeing Mu Shinian nor hearing from him again for the next five years. Only when he realized that Mu Shinian had truly left did he feel engulfed by regret.

However... there was no such thing as a regret medicine in this world.

Chu Munan handled tasks efficiently. After delegating his duties, he managed the Mu Family’s relocation to Beijing. Song Qiao had just had a virtual meeting with Elder Mu yesterday and knew he was happy to be heading to... no, returning to Beijing. Chu Munan had already taken care of the remaining affairs, and not wanting to stay in An City any longer, settled down in Beijing, waiting for the servants and driver to arrive.

On the day of departure, Song Qiao had prepared the divorce agreement. She chose to leave with nothing, for during the year she married Lu Jingchen, she felt she hadn’t contributed much to the Lu Family. After signing the divorce agreement, she handed it to Chu Munan to deliver to Lu Jingchen.

In An City International Airport, Song Qiao only carried a handbag. Chu Munan pushed the luggage cart bearing her, Mu Shinian, and his own belongings. Mu Shinian, phone in hand, appeared lost in thought.

The boarding time was at one o’clock; it was only twelve-thirty, still half an hour before departure.

"Shinian, what are you thinking about?" Song Qiao turned and looked at Mu Shinian, unable to resist asking.

Mu Shinian snapped back to reality and shook his head quickly. "I’m fine, cousin," he said, slipping his phone into his pocket.

Song Qiao knew he must be missing Lu Yulin but chose not to press the issue, instead saying, "After going abroad, you can study whatever major you like. I’ll fully support you."

Chu Munan, raising an eyebrow, chimed in after she finished speaking, "If you want to learn how to manage a company, I can help. After you graduate, you could try running your own business. If you’re short on funds, I wouldn’t mind lending you some, but you’d have to pay me interest."

Hearing Chu Munan’s words, Song Qiao couldn’t help but glower at him, retorting, "Can’t you be more serious?"

Chu Munan laughed softly, "I am being very serious."

For a moment, the atmosphere among the three became significantly lighter, all thanks to Chu Munan.

At this very moment in the hospital, Lu Jingchen’s expression was incredibly grim. It had been almost a week since Song Qiao, that woman, had come to visit him. He had heard from his subordinates that she had stayed in the Mu Mansion all this time.

And the Mu Mansion was not only occupied by Song Qiao and Mu Shinian, but also Chu Munan. Upon learning this piece of information, murderous impulses surged within him.