So handsome!
Shen Qi couldn't help but stand up, cheering and shouting for Liu Yi.
Hearing Shen Qi's cheers, Liu Yi turned back and blew her a kiss.
Drenched in sweat, she looked even more radiant, sunny, and invincible.
The more dazzling Liu Yi was on the court, the more gloomy a certain emperor radiating dark energy became.
Wen Yibo looked at Fan Sheng and Fan Li pitifully: "We're so close to him, won't we get infected by his darkness?"
Fan Sheng and Fan Li both spread their hands and said, "Haven't we been infected since we were kids? We were such bright, melancholic handsome men, and we've been forcibly twisted into tough guys."
"Pfft." Wen Yibo couldn't help it and burst into laughter.
"Dark infection? Bright and melancholic?" He Yining's cold gaze swept over. "I'm not handling the Northwest Mining business anymore!"
"Don't, don't, don't!" Wen Yibo quickly jumped over. "You're the CEO! If you don't handle it, who will? I don't have time! I'm still busy chasing girls, and Fan Sheng and Fan Li have to keep supervising their own artists' filming."
Fan Sheng and Fan Li quickly waved their hands: "Actually, we think 'bright and melancholic' really doesn't suit us. We're men after all, so being tough is only right! Brother Ning, we were wrong, okay?"
He Yining shot a glare at his three troublesome friends and then turned his gaze back to Shen Qi in the audience seats.
Shen Qi wasn't paying any attention to He Yining at all; she was entirely focused on cheering for Liu Yi.
After Liu Yi finished her match, Shen Qi handed her a towel and water. Liu Yi told her she had gotten some dirt on her clothes, so Shen Qi hurried off toward the restroom.
Shen Qi pulled out a wet wipe and carefully dabbed at the stain on her clothes.
Just as she was about to wash her hands, a shadow suddenly loomed over her.
Shen Qi instinctively looked up and found herself caught in He Yining's slightly gloomy phoenix eyes.
Shen Qi's expression froze.
She never expected to run into him in the restroom.
She should have checked if he was here before coming in...
"Sorry, please let me pass." Shen Qi turned to leave.
But when she stepped left, He Yining blocked her left. When she stepped right, he blocked her right.
Shen Qi was left helpless.
What exactly did he want?
Wasn't it enough to flaunt his affection with Cui Yuelan in front of her? Did he have to make things difficult for her in the restroom too?
Sure enough, restrooms were always hotspots for trouble.
"You..." He Yining had rehearsed countless lines in his head, but the moment he saw the distant look in Shen Qi's eyes, he couldn't get a single word out.
He Yining had never felt so foolish.
When had he ever been this at a loss?
He could make decisions on trillion-dollar deals without blinking, but an apology—he'd thought about it for days, rehearsed it countless times—yet facing Shen Qi, he found himself too guilty to speak.
"Is there something else, President He?" Shen Qi took a subtle step back, putting distance between them.
Since she'd decided on divorce, there was no need for any more ties.
It was better to cut cleanly.
That way, there'd be no future complications.
Seeing Shen Qi's move, He Yining's phoenix eyes darkened, a flame of anger flickering to life.
What did she mean by that?
Was she disgusted with him?
She'd rather like a woman than him?
No, absolutely not!
Shen Qi, dare to go that way, and you'll see!
Whoever it is, man or woman, if they try to take her from me, they'll face the full force of He Yining's wrath!
"Just try going that way!" He Yining gritted out through his teeth.
Shen Qi was stunned.
Going what way?
When had she ever gone that way?
What was he talking about?
Ridiculous!
Wen Yibo and the Fan brothers, eavesdropping outside the restroom, all covered their faces at once.
So embarrassing! We refuse to admit that the person who said something so stupid is our friend.
Trying to apologize and ending up on a tangent like that—President He, where did your invincible business acumen and wisdom go?
Seeing the confusion on Shen Qi's face, He Yining wanted to bite his tongue off.
What had he just said?
How could he remind her?
What if Shen Qi had no thoughts about that Liu Yi now, but his reminder made her suddenly realize women were more suitable?
No, absolutely not!
He couldn't say that!
Shen Qi watched He Yining's expression shift and change, then took another step back. "President He, if you're here to hurry me along with the paperwork, I can only apologize and say I can't leave right now. Can we do it after the competition?"
Paperwork? What paperwork?
Damn it, was she that eager to leave his side?
Shen Qi, you're something else!
You keep testing my patience...
He Yining's phoenix eyes narrowed sharply, his whole body radiating a murderous aura.
Seeing his expression turn dangerous, Shen Qi thought he was impatient about waiting until after the competition to sign the divorce papers.
Shen Qi sighed helplessly. "Fine, then let's sign the divorce agreement now... mmph..."
Before she could finish, her words were swallowed up.
He Yining pinned Shen Qi against the wall and his embrace, kissing her fiercely.
Whenever words failed, just kiss her!
It had worked before, so why not try it again...
Shen Qi never expected He Yining to pull this again.
Why did he always resort to forceful kisses at the slightest disagreement?
They were about to get divorced—what was the point of kissing?
Anger welled up inside Shen Qi, and she pushed hard against He Yining's chest.
But his arms were too strong; she couldn't escape his grip, forced to endure his aggressive, possessive kiss.
He Yining had only meant to punish Shen Qi.
But as the kiss deepened, its meaning shifted.
The moment he touched Shen Qi's body, the desire hidden beneath his anger exploded.
He hadn't held Shen Qi properly in days.
His body had been craving her desperately.
The kiss evolved from angry possession to persistent pursuit, then to tender lingering.
He Yining had never longed for a kiss so much.
At that moment, he wished he could melt Shen Qi into him, carry her everywhere, never to be apart again.
After several futile attempts, Shen Qi had to give up.
The inherent physical gap between men and women meant only someone like Liu Yi, an athlete, could close it or even surpass it.
For someone as delicate as Shen Qi, resistance was nearly impossible.
Besides, He Yining had been trained rigorously by his parents since birth, building up immense strength and muscle.
Ten Shen Qis wouldn't be a match for him.
Feeling Shen Qi finally stop struggling, He Yining relaxed his grip slightly, cupped her face, and kissed her seriously.
He didn't want to explain anything anymore.
He just wanted to hold her, kiss her.
He only wanted her.
Shen Qi's anger was slowly drained away by He Yining's tender, lingering kiss.
The sweet taste and familiar touch made her gradually surrender.
Shen Qi admitted she couldn't let go now.
She truly couldn't just walk away.
She also admitted she was addicted to this kiss, so much so that she almost forgot they were about to get divorced.
No one knew how long passed before He Yining finally released Shen Qi, her cheeks flushed a rosy red, stunningly beautiful.
A hint of amusement flickered in He Yining's phoenix eyes.
His little one hadn't gone that way yet!
He was relieved!
After catching her breath, it took Shen Qi a moment to come back to her senses!
Oh my god, what had she done?
She'd been making out with He Yining at the restroom entrance for so long!
And she was supposed to be getting a divorce!
Just as Shen Qi was about to speak, Wen Yibo's voice came from outside, lowered: "Someone's coming."
Shen Qi froze.
Great.
So Wen Yibo and the others had been watching the whole time while she and He Yining were kissing?
How embarrassing.
He Yining reluctantly reached out and pinched Shen Qi's soft cheek. His little one felt so good; it was always being coveted. What was he going to do?
"I'm waiting for your team to win and face me in a match. Xiao Qi, don't disappoint me." He Yining kissed her forehead, then turned and left quickly.
Shen Qi stood there dazed, unable to snap out of it for a long time.
What was all this about?
She touched her lips—heavens, they were already swollen. How was she supposed to face anyone like this?
Turning to the restroom mirror, Shen Qi saw herself: eyes shimmering, cheeks flushed, lips slightly swollen—the picture of someone basking in love.
Shen Qi covered her face.
How could she go out looking like this?
The next second, Liu Yi's voice came from outside: "Xiao Qi? What took you so long? Are you feeling unwell?"
Hearing Liu Yi, Shen Qi rushed to the sink, turned on the tap, and splashed cold water on her face to calm the redness.
Liu Yi walked in and saw Shen Qi frantically washing her face.
"Xiao Qi? Are you okay?" Liu Yi stepped forward and patted her shoulder.
"I'm fine." Shen Qi's voice came out a bit hoarse.
Her throat was dry from the long kiss.
But Liu Yi assumed Shen Qi had been crying in the restroom for a long time!
Why else would her voice be so hoarse?
Why else would she be washing her face so frantically?
She must have been hiding her tears, not wanting Liu Yi to know, and only washed her face after crying!
She must have seen her husband flaunting his affection with Cui Yuelan but held it together to avoid affecting Liu Yi's game, only breaking down after the basketball match!
How pitiful!
No, she had to find a chance to play against those guys, crush them on the basketball court, and get revenge for Xiao Qi!
Shen Qi hastily dried her face and hands, then looked up at Liu Yi apologetically: "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Seeing Shen Qi's swollen lips, Liu Yi was even more convinced of her guess.
Look, Xiao Qi's lips were swollen from crying!
How despicable!
She wouldn't let them off the hook!
Men who made women cry deserved punishment!