Ex-Husband Comes Crawling Back After Divorce

Qiao Ran, Tao Tao, and Xu Kexin had been waiting in room 606 for over ten minutes when three men walked in.

"Director Wu, Producer Li, Supervisor Zhang, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to join us for this meal. Please, have a seat," Xu Kexin stood up to greet them, her voice soft and pleasant.

"No matter how busy, we have to respect the beautiful Miss Xu," Wu Qingqiang said, shaking Xu Kexin's hand before sharing pleasantries and settling down next to Qiao Ran.

"Isn't this the famous ex-wife of Wen Shimo, Miss Qiao Ran? What brings you here?" Wu Qingqiang asked incredulously.

"Seeing me here might be strange to others, but Director Wu, you should be the least surprised. After all, you've directed many popular dramas, including 'The Wife's Revenge,' your most classic," she replied.

"That drama is about a wife abandoned by her husband who fully devotes herself to wreaking havoc, ultimately achieving huge success in both career and love, making her ex-husband die of cancer in regret, a satisfying end for everyone."

"I wanted to emulate the heroine and make a spectacular comeback, so I started working at my father's company. Supervisor Xu brought me here to learn, so any guidance you could provide would be appreciated," Qiao Ran said with a bright, candid smile.

"To think, a little director like me giving guidance to someone like Miss Qiao, who could simply inherit a billion-dollar fortune if work doesn't pan out, is too flattering. But to meet such a humble and polite heiress like you is a first for me, Miss Qiao. You're certain to have a great future," said Wu Qingqiang, emphasizing his last sentence which made Qiao Ran feel nauseous.

An old man, nearly sixty, clearly looking for trouble on his good days—for him, she would gladly oblige.

"Thank you for your kind words, Director Wu. Allow me to toast to you," Qiao Ran said, picking up her glass and finishing the drink in one gulp.

"Qiao Ran, you are much more forthright than I thought. Director Wu likes straightforward people like you. If you make him happy today, he might just assign the costume production for 'Yu Hua's Story' to our company," laughed Xu Kexin.

"What, is it only about Director Wu now? What about me, the producer?" Li, sitting next to Xu Kexin, asked displeasedly.

"And am I not important as the supervisor? I oversee all the items for 'Yu Hua's Story.' If your designs don't pass my review, they're useless."

"Of course, Producer Li and Supervisor Zhang are crucial. All three of you here are important leaders. Tao Tao, come join me in a toast to Producer Li and Supervisor Zhang," Xu Kexin said to Tao Tao sitting on Qiao Ran's right.

Tao Tao hesitated but picked up her glass and sat next to Producer Li.

"To Producer Li, cheers!"

"Good, now sit down, let's drink slowly!" Producer Li said, holding Tao Tao's wine-holding hand and pulling her to sit beside him.

Producer Li and Supervisor Zhang kept offering drinks to Tao Tao, and after several rounds, she was drunkenly sprawled on the table.

"Can you still drink, Qiao Ran? If you finish this last glass, I'll agree to give you the clothing rights," Wu Qingqiang said, his face flushed as he held a glass of liquor, his gaze lascivious.

"Alright, Director Wu, you… you promised now, you ca… can't go back on your word," Qiao Ran stuttered, her face flushed red, her voice adding a touch of cuteness and dizziness.

Wu Qingqiang, itching with anticipation, eagerly said, "As long as you drink it, I will ag… ah…"

Producer Li let out a scream, drawing everyone's attention to him.

"What's wrong, Producer Li?" Xu Kexin asked with concern.

"I don't know why, but my leg suddenly feels like it's been electrocuted."

"Director Wu, I've finished it. Remember your promise…"

Before Qiao Ran could finish her sentence, she collapsed on the table.

"Qiao Ran, Qiao Ran…" Xu Kexin pushed her a few times, but seeing no response, a sinister smirk spread across her face.

"She can be taken to Director Wu's room now!"

"Take this woman too," Producer Li said, looking at Tao Tao with a lecherous gaze.

"Not this time, maybe next time," Xu Kexin declined.

Apart from Wu Qingqiang, the real director, Producer Li and Supervisor Zhang were just fake, mere assistant directors under Wu Qingqiang.

The two assistant directors carried Qiao Ran out of the room, while nobody noticed that a door across the corridor was slightly ajar.

Through the crack in the door, Zhou Yu saw Qiao Ran being carried out of the private room by two men.

Xu Kexin also came out in a dazed state, clinging to Wu Qingqiang's arm.

Just as Zhou Yu was about to report to Wen Shimo what he had witnessed, he noticed Tao Tao, who had been laying on the table, suddenly stand up, slowly stick his head out the door, and mysteriously watch the direction in which Qiao Ran was leaving.

Zhou Yu relayed what he had seen to Wen Shimo.

"Qiao Ran, that scheming woman, is up to her tricks again," Wen Shimo said with a calm tone.

Qiao Ran was taken into a guest room by two men and thrown onto the soft, large bed.

Watching Qiao Ran lying on the bed, Xu Kexin sneered, "Director Wu, enjoy this wonderful night!"

Soon, everything that happened here would be broadcast live, and countless people would see Qiao Ran being taken advantage of by an old man to achieve her goals.

Her life would be utterly ruined.

Thinking of this filled Xu Kexin with extreme satisfaction.

Wu Qingqiang, with lascivious eyes, looked at Xu Kexin, "Xiner, you always bring me other women, when will you serve me personally?"

"Director Wu, this is Wen Shimo's ex-wife, she's worth much more than I am, you should enjoy tonight," Xu Kexin responded.

Just as Xu Kexin took a step, the room suddenly plunged into darkness. Her arm was seized and she was forcefully pushed onto the bed.

"Wen Shimo's ex-wife may be attractive, but I prefer women like you who are pure and untouched," a voice echoed in the darkness, smug and explicit.

"Wu Qingqiang, let me go! Wen Shimo treasures my sister like a jewel, if I tell him that you harassed me, do you think he would let you off?" Xu Kexin, shocked and scared, protested quickly.

Wu Qingqiang sneered, "Have you ever considered, since Qiao Ran is Wen Shimo's ex-wife, even if Wen Shimo doesn't like Qiao Ran, she is still his former wife. By offering his ex-wife to us, you are causing him shame, do you think he will let you go?"

Suddenly, Xu Kexin remembered how Qi Mengyao had used a fake pregnancy to force Qiao Ran into a divorce and how Wen Shimo made Qi Mengyao disappear from An City.

This meant that although he didn't love Qiao Ran, he wouldn't allow others to mistreat her.

Men are inherently possessive, and if he knew it was her who delivered Qiao Ran to Wu Qingqiang, he surely wouldn't let her off.

"I can give you money, just don't touch me, I'll give you as much as you want," Xu Kexin said, pushing the man on top of her.

But no matter how she pushed, she couldn't get Wu Qingqiang off her. Instead, an unusual heat surged through her body, leaving her limbs weak.

Could Wu Qingqiang have tampered with her drink?

Wu Qingqiang had always coveted her, and now holding such a significant leverage over her, it was very likely he had planned this.

Thinking of this, Xu Kexin panicked even more.

"Wu Qingqiang, you're mistaken, I'm no longer the innocent woman I once was, I've been with many men, let me go!"

"I've seen many women, and I can tell at a glance, I like smart and conservative strong women like you the most," said Wu Qingqiang as he leaned down and pressed his lips against Xu Kexin's.

Xu Kexin was immediately sickened to the verge of vomiting.

In the dark, Qiao Ran listened to Xu Kexin's resistance weaken and a cold smirk crossed her lips.

So, these dirty deals were common for Xu Kexin.

Now facing her, Qiao Ran, she would let her taste her own medicine.

As soon as Qiao Ran opened the door, she saw Zhou Yu about to kick in the door, with a cold-faced Wen Shimo behind him.