The phone rang several times and then went completely silent.
Guessing that Jiang Xi wouldn't pick up her calls, Mrs. Luo sent over a dozen voice messages. Jiang Xi ignored them all, reasoning that if she didn't listen, Mrs. Luo hadn't said anything.
Qin Jiu lived alone in a 200-square-meter flat, known for its lake view. The 270-degree scenic spot offered a broad view and first-class scenery.
That evening, Qin Jiu opened a bottle of champagne to toast to Jiang Xi's potential return to the single life. Jiang Xi drank a bit too much and slept until broad daylight.
Having avoided Mrs. Luo for one night, Jiang Xi couldn't keep running away forever.
Once she was sober, she reached for her phone on the bedside table, opened the voice messages, and found they all repeated one principle: she was not allowed to get a divorce.
Jiang Xi closed her eyes as the phone began to vibrate, but it wasn't Mrs. Luo calling.
