Free Web NovelChapter 180: Chapter 162: You Are Free
「A dozen or so minutes later」
Yu Lan and Huo Zhanting’s group finally arrived near the designated coffee shop.
The tall, long-legged men had barely stepped out of the hover car before they were striding quickly toward the coffee shop.
Their eagerness to annul the marriage was written all over their faces, completely undisguised.
They seemed even more desperate than Yu Lan, the person whose marriage it actually was.
But as Yu Lan glanced at the formidable-looking entourage on her side, she frowned almost imperceptibly.
’Even if it is for an annulment... isn’t this way too many people on my side?’
’It really feels like we’re planning to beat up Sheng Yiqing if he doesn’t cooperate.’
At this thought, Yu Lan spoke up softly, trying to stop Huo Zhanting and the others from going in with her.
"Why don’t you all just wait for me outside?"
"It’s just an annulment. I’ll sign the agreement and come right out to find you."
"It wouldn’t look good if we all went in together, would it?"
As soon as Yu Lan finished speaking, the expressions on Shen Zueran and Huo Zhanting’s faces changed.
Of course, they knew it wasn’t ideal for a whole intimidating group to accompany Lanlan to an annulment meeting.
But let Lanlan be alone with Sheng Yiqing?
’Impossible. Absolutely impossible.’
Sheng Yiqing was adamant about the annulment for now, but who knew if he’d immediately go back on his word after seeing Lanlan in person?
After all, they had pulled similar stunts themselves.
When it came to chasing a female they liked, what was a little loss of face?
So, there was no way Huo Zhanting and the others would agree to let Yu Lan be alone with Sheng Yiqing.
However...
Shen Zueran’s eyes glinted, and he suddenly spoke up.
"I also think this isn’t a good look."
"But we also can’t leave you alone, Lanlan; we’re worried about your safety. How about this? We’ll go in first, pretend to be customers, and sit at nearby tables. Then you can go in. How does that sound?"
This was the absolute limit of what the men could tolerate. free𝑤ebnovel.com
’It was still a bit much.’ But as long as Sheng Yiqing didn’t find out she knew them, it didn’t seem so bad.
Yu Lan met the non-negotiable gazes of Shen Zueran and the others and nodded.
"Alright, I’ll do what you say. You guys go in first."
Yu Lan stood outside the coffee shop, watching as Huo Zhanting and the others filed into the shop. She didn’t know what they said to the staff.
They took up positions at tables in front of, behind, and to the sides of the seat Sheng Yiqing had told her he was at.
And so, without Sheng Yiqing having the slightest clue, he was completely surrounded by Yu Lan’s Beast Husbands.
Even as they tried to act nonchalant and pretend they weren’t paying him any mind, they couldn’t help but steal glances at him from the corners of their eyes.
’They just had to see who this person was, who could actually bear to annul a marriage with Lanlan.’
The longer they looked, the darker the expressions on Shen Zueran and Pei Shiyi’s faces became.
’Why does this guy look more and more like that shameless fox from Central Star who wanted to become Lanlan’s Male Servant?’
’He even chased her all the way to Central Star.’
’Wait.’
’He *is* Sheng Yiqing.’
’Doesn’t that mean today’s annulment...’
The hearts of Pei Shiyi and Shen Zueran sank like stones.
As a fellow 3S-level male, how could Sheng Yiqing possibly not notice the faint, yet persistent, stares from others?
He looked up curiously, his gaze landing on Shen Zueran and Pei Shiyi, the sources of the most obvious stares. His eyes instantly lit up.
’If these two are here, doesn’t that mean the beautiful little female is nearby?’
Sheng Yiqing, who had been completely bored just a moment ago, was suddenly energized. He raised his eyes and scanned the area, trying to find the beautiful little female’s figure.
Just then, Yu Lan happened to be standing outside the coffee shop, and her beautiful, radiant face flashed through Sheng Yiqing’s line of sight.
Sheng Yiqing was instantly thrilled. He shot up from his seat and bolted outside after her.
Such a sudden movement naturally didn’t escape the notice of Huo Zhanting and the others seated near him.
Huo Zhanting frowned, his gaze following Sheng Yiqing’s retreating back.
"Isn’t he here for an annulment? What is he doing?"
Li Yucheng asked, puzzled, "Is he messing with us?"
Pei Shiyi, who knew the truth, scoffed and crossed his arms over his chest in disdain.
Shen Zueran sighed, his expression just as grim as he spoke.
"This annulment might be difficult today."
"What do you mean?" Jun Lin Yuan demanded, his face etched with displeasure.
"Don’t tell me he dares to fool around with us?"
"Did all of us push aside our work just to play hide-and-seek with him?"
’This marriage will be annulled today, whether he likes it or not.’ ’Sheng Yiqing wouldn’t be allowed to do whatever he pleased.’
「Meanwhile」
When Sheng Yiqing ran outside the coffee shop, Yu Lan was nowhere to be seen.
Only a stream of unfamiliar faces passed before him.
Sheng Yiqing anxiously looked around, wanting to search the vicinity.
’The beautiful little female’s Beast Husbands are here. Can she be far away?’
’If worse comes to worst, I’ll just secretly follow Shen Zueran and Pei Shiyi. I’m bound to see the beautiful little female eventually.’
Anxious and impatient, Sheng Yiqing raised his hand to check the time. There were still three minutes until his scheduled annulment meeting with Yu Lan.
’The annulment is what’s important, the annulment is what’s important.’
Sheng Yiqing consoled himself. First, successfully annul the marriage.
’Then I’ll be free and clear to go find the beautiful little female.’
’How could a male tied to a marriage contract have the audacity to pursue a beautiful little female?’
Moreover, Yu Lan was no ordinary person; she was a Princess of the Royal Family.
’What if she gets upset and drags the beautiful little female into this mess?’
Sheng Yiqing forcibly suppressed his anxious urge to find the beautiful little female and turned back toward the coffee shop, sending Yu Lan a message as he walked.
Sheng Yiqing: [Hello, are you almost here?]
Yu Lan’s reply came quickly.
Yu Lan: [Sorry to have kept you waiting.]
「The next second」
A clear, pleasant voice sounded by Sheng Yiqing’s ear.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"I’m here."
After seeing Sheng Yiqing’s message, Yu Lan had rushed in from outside without a moment’s hesitation.
She went straight to the table Sheng Yiqing had reserved and sat down.
On the table was the annulment agreement that Sheng Yiqing had already laid out.
In the signature space for Sheng Yiqing, the man’s name was already written.
The handwriting was a flurry of powerful, sharp strokes.
Wasting no more time, Yu Lan picked up the pen on the table and quickly wrote her own name right next to his.
"Phew~"
Looking at her and Sheng Yiqing’s names neatly aligned on the annulment agreement, Yu Lan let out a soft sigh of relief.
’The marriage is finally annulled.’
She looked up, gave Sheng Yiqing an apologetic smile, and picked up the glass of water beside her, taking a large gulp.
Then, seeing the red ink pad next to it, she seemed to remember something.
"Oh, right. We still need to add our thumbprints, don’t we?"
"Hold on, I’ll do it right now."
With that said, Yu Lan extended a slender, fair index finger and gently pressed it into the red ink pad.
「The next instant」
A red print was pressed onto the annulment agreement, right over Yu Lan’s signature.
"There. Annulment successful."
Yu Lan picked up the annulment agreement from the table and offered it to Sheng Yiqing with both hands.
Her pretty face wore a genuine smile.
"Congratulations. Your annulment is a success."
"You’re free!"
