Did Scumbag A Get Divorced Today? - Chapter 69.2

“Mm.” Sui Yu’s gaze hardened. She absolutely wouldn’t let Ding Qisi get another chance to hurt Shen Jueshu.

“But that doesn’t mean we’re completely powerless,” Shen Jueshu said coldly. She shared a few instructions with Sui Yu, detailing what she needed her to prepare. Though her system was inactive, she still understood its workings better than anyone else.

“You… you’re planning…” Sui Yu’s eyes widened slightly in realization.

“Mm,” Shen Jueshu nodded.

Sui Yu looked at her with sparkling eyes, admiring her even more. Shen Jueshu felt larger than life—like a true protector, a safe harbor in the storm.

Seeing that look, Shen Jueshu fell silent. She had a nagging feeling Sui Yu was thinking something ridiculous again—and that it was better she didn’t ask.

In the following days, the two of them split up to gather the necessary materials. Meanwhile, Sui Yu continued receiving messages from Ding Qisi—checking in, urging her to act faster, even growing increasingly suspicious.

From Ding Qisi’s point of view, as an assistant, it should’ve been simple to slip something into Shen Jueshu’s drink. So why was it taking so long?

Sui Yu handed her phone to Shen Jueshu, who read the messages with a cold expression. The urgency in Ding Qisi’s words made it clear—she was no longer willing to wait even a little longer.

Shen Jueshu finished assembling a custom device in her hand: a specialized signal jammer. Although a system is bound to the user’s brain, it still requires certain signals to function properly. The rings used by system maintainers were modeled after this principle.

“Just reply and say I asked you to help out with someone else this week, and that you’ll be back by tomorrow to finish the job.”

“Okay.” Sui Yu followed her instructions and sent the message to Ding Qisi.

“She told me to notify her once it’s done.”

“Mm,” Shen Jueshu replied quietly, her eyes darkening. Ding Qisi had truly shown no remorse. One scheme after another—at this point, Shen Jueshu could see her clearly for what she was.

Sui Yu noticed the shadow in Shen Jueshu’s eyes and leaned in, whispering gently, “What’s wrong? Are you upset?”

Shen Jueshu turned her gaze slightly toward her and spoke in a soft voice, “I just feel like I’ve… failed.”

“Failure? You? How could that be!” Sui Yu’s eyes widened. Anyone could talk about failure, but how could Shen Jueshu possibly think she had failed?

Shen Jueshu let out a soft sigh. “I found her and brought her back, but I failed to teach her well.”

It was like those parents who couldn’t raise their children properly.

Hearing this, Sui Yu found herself at a loss for words. After a long pause, she finally said, “But when you found her, she was already eight years old.”

“Eight years old… by then, a child’s ideas and values are already taking shape.”

At that age, unless someone is raised with care and close guidance, how could a complete stranger hope to change them?

Shen Jueshu raised her hand to cover her eyes. She understood the reasoning, of course, but at times the feeling of failure still surged uncontrollably within her.

“Stop thinking about her. I don’t just want you to stop looking at her—I don’t even want you thinking about her!” Sui Yu frowned, clearly unhappy.

Seeing Sui Yu acting jealous again, Shen Jueshu couldn’t help but laugh a little. She lifted her hand and gently hooked it around Sui Yu’s neck. “Then I won’t think about her anymore. I’ll think about you. Is that okay?”

“Hmph, that’s obviously the best choice!” Sui Yu lifted her chin, but before she could say more, Shen Jueshu pulled her close by the neck and kissed her on the lips.

“Mm! Y-You… you ambushed me!” Sui Yu mumbled through the kiss.

“Did you like that ambush?” Shen Jueshu chuckled softly.

Sui Yu: “……”
Alright, she had to admit—she did like it.

The next morning, before either of them made it to the office, Jiang Siyue suddenly barged into their home. She locked eyes with Sui Yu, who had just come downstairs.

Sui Yu: “……”

To her surprise, Jiang Siyue suddenly burst into tears—half crying, half laughing—and looked at Sui Yu in disbelief. “You… you’re okay.” Her voice choked with emotion.

Sui Yu’s expression softened. She stepped forward and gently ruffled Jiang Siyue’s hair. “Didn’t your sister-in-law already tell you? I’m fine.”

She looked at Jiang Siyue with warmth in her eyes. No wonder she’d felt a strange sense of familiarity toward her when she first arrived in this world. As it turned out, they had spent a lot of time together before.

“If you’re fine, then why would you say otherwise to the public?” Jiang Siyue’s eyes were a bit red, but seeing Sui Yu safe and sound, she understood that something was clearly going on—something she wasn’t privy to.

Since she’d been found out, Sui Yu didn’t bother hiding anything anymore. She briefly explained the situation, though she kept quiet about the fact that this world was actually a storybook world.

“Then… aren’t you in danger now?” Jiang Siyue nervously grabbed Sui Yu’s sleeve. From what she had just heard, the risks sounded very real—fake deaths and all!

“It’s fine.” Sui Yu looked up and met Shen Jueshu’s eyes upstairs. A smile curled at her lips. “As long as I’m with your sister-in-law, everything will be alright.”

Being with Shen Jueshu gave her a sense of peace that was hard to describe.

Following her gaze, Jiang Siyue looked up too. Then she let out a small “oh” and visibly relaxed.

Sui Yu: “……”

So you’re nervous around me, but completely at ease the moment you see Shen Jueshu? What’s up with that?

“But you have to promise not to spread word that I’m still alive. As far as the world is concerned—I’m dead.” Sui Yu spoke seriously.

“Don’t worry! I’m an actress, remember?” Now that she knew Sui Yu was safe, Jiang Siyue’s energy and spirit had returned.

Sui Yu shot her a sidelong glance. “Should I expose you? Actress, huh?”

Jiang Siyue: “……I’m in a career transition, but I’m still an actress!”

Shen Jueshu came down the stairs and saw the two of them bickering again. It had been a long time since she’d seen this kind of playful scene—it brought a surprising sense of nostalgia.

Once Jiang Siyue left—putting on a sorrowful expression for appearances’ sake despite her relief—Sui Yu immediately changed back into her assistant persona and left for the office with Shen Jueshu.

Sure enough, the moment they arrived, they saw Ding Qisi already waiting for them in the lobby.

When Ding Qisi saw them, she shot a cryptic glance toward Sui Yu, as if trying to send her a subtle reminder.

Sui Yu’s expression remained rigid. She didn’t react much to the look.

“President Qi?” Shen Jueshu put on an expression of complete ignorance.

Ding Qisi looked at Shen Jueshu with heated admiration flashing in her eyes. She smiled and said, “President Shen, I came today to discuss a government contract bid with you.”

“Let’s go upstairs,” Shen Jueshu replied coolly, taking the lead.

Far from being upset, Ding Qisi looked even more excited as she lowered her gaze. Her eyes were practically glowing with anticipation—she was already trembling with excitement for what was to come.

In the next world, Shen Jueshu would fall in love with her. She was certain of it.

Following behind Shen Jueshu, Sui Yu lowered her eyes. Her thoughts drifted to another person—that sinister-looking man. Where had he gone?

She hadn’t found any information about him in her conversations with Fu Xin, nor had he shown up with Ding Qisi. So what was he up to?

The unknown made her uneasy. She had assumed that today of all days, Ding Qisi would bring him along. But to her surprise, Ding Qisi had come alone.

Upstairs, Shen Jueshu led everyone to the reception room and asked Sui Yu to pour some water.

At the mention of water, Ding Qisi immediately turned her gaze toward Sui Yu.

Sui Yu gave her a reassuring look and turned to go to the break room.

Seated on the couch, Shen Jueshu asked calmly, “So, is President Qi here to bid as well?”

Ding Qisi stared at Shen Jueshu, her heart racing at the sight of her sharp, untouchable beauty. Suppressing her excitement, she replied, “No. I just came to share some… insider information.”

She had already begun counting the seconds in her mind just to get through the moment. Perhaps because her anticipation was so intense, every second felt unbearably long. She couldn’t help but begin resenting that damned assistant for moving so slowly!

When Sui Yu finally walked in with the water, she placed the glass on the right in front of Ding Qisi, then set the other glass on the left before Shen Jueshu. After that, she stepped behind Shen Jueshu and gave Ding Qisi a small smile. From her pocket, she took out the card Ding Qisi had previously given her and gripped it tightly.

Ding Qisi, having caught all these subtle movements, broke into a wide smile. Her gaze burned with desire as she looked at Shen Jueshu. Her eyes flicked back and forth between her and the glass of water, and her throat bobbed with excitement.

“Hm? President Qi, were you hoping to drink my glass instead?” Shen Jueshu’s brows furrowed slightly as she made a move to push her own cup toward Ding Qisi.

“No—no, not at all!” Ding Qisi jumped, hastily grabbing the glass in front of her. Realizing her reaction might have seemed too suspicious, she tried to compose herself. “I just thought it was odd that President Shen poured a drink but isn’t drinking it herself.”

Shen Jueshu’s voice was cool and detached. “I see. I misunderstood. I thought President Qi wanted my glass.”

Ding Qisi gave an awkward laugh and brought the cup to her lips, as if trying to prove she hadn’t meant anything by it.

Behind Shen Jueshu, Sui Yu lowered her head just enough to keep her expression hidden from Ding Qisi. Meanwhile, Shen Jueshu’s face remained calm and unreadable as she slowly reached toward her own glass.

Ding Qisi swallowed. The cool liquid slid down her throat.

Then, Shen Jueshu suddenly curved her lips into a small, chilling smile.

That smile made Ding Qisi pause. A cold, sinking feeling began to bloom in her chest.

A moment later, her vision began to blur. The room swam before her eyes. Occasionally, everything went black. Realization struck her, and she quickly looked toward the figure standing behind Shen Jueshu—only to be shocked to see that it was Sui Yu!

“You… You two…” Blood burst from Ding Qisi’s mouth as she stared at them, eyes red with disbelief.

She hadn’t expected this. Even after everything she’d achieved, after all the power she’d gained—she was still being played!

Her vision darkened further. She bit down hard on the tip of her tongue, hoping the pain would help her stay conscious. Through the blood, she looked up at Shen Jueshu with pleading eyes. “Jie… Jie, did you remember me?”

“Jie… Why are you doing this to me? I… I clearly…” She coughed again, another mouthful of blood spilling out. The world around her was almost completely swallowed in darkness now.

Shen Jueshu stared down at her with cold indifference, the corners of her lips curled in a mocking sneer. And she had the audacity to ask why?

Seeing Shen Jueshu’s utterly merciless face, Ding Qisi felt like her heart was being torn into pieces. Why? Why? Everything she’d done—all of it—had been for her!

Tears streamed down her cheeks. Ding Qisi felt her consciousness slipping. She couldn’t understand it. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t make sense of it. All these years—she had stayed by her side for so many years. Why wouldn’t Shen Jueshu look at her, not even once?

She had been the one chosen by her… hadn’t she?

She was filled with hatred—unwilling to accept it. Why? Why could someone like Sui Yu win her favor?

Her aura began to fluctuate wildly. The darkness before her eyes turned into a blood-red haze. Sharp pain pierced through her mind. She simply couldn’t accept it—after everything she had done, all she received was Shen Jueshu’s cold and indifferent gaze!

“Xiao Si!”
A thin man suddenly appeared in the reception room. His complexion was pale and sinister, and the moment he sensed the violent fluctuations in Ding Qisi’s system, he rushed to her side. Seeing her current state, his already bloodless face became even more ashen.

Shen Jueshu calmly observed his sudden appearance. Without hesitation, she took out the signal jammer she had made herself to block any system usage.

The energy radiating from Ding Qisi grew stronger. A Jing (Ah Jing), the man, realized what she was attempting and quickly embraced her in his arms. He looked up and roared at Shen Jueshu, “Are you trying to kill her?!”

His words left not only Sui Yu stunned, but even Shen Jueshu froze momentarily. She looked at his vaguely familiar face. If she remembered correctly, it was shortly after she had taken Ding Qisi in that the girl had begged her to adopt this boy as well. At the time, since they were childhood friends and still young, she had agreed to let him stay as a companion.

She hadn’t expected Ding Qisi to bind him to a system as well.

“So… you’re saying this is my fault?” Shen Jueshu asked softly. Since when did defending herself become the wrong thing?

A Jing opened his mouth, but his eyes remained full of hostility toward her.

Sui Yu’s temper flared. She grabbed the nearby laptop and hurled it at the man, simultaneously releasing her pheromones to try and suppress him. She was truly furious now.

“Yeah, you’re right—Shen Jueshu was wrong. She was wrong to ever raise two ungrateful wretches like you! If not for you two, none of this would have happened!”

“Why won’t you just die? You should’ve died back then—it would’ve been better! Do you think anyone actually wants you alive? You should’ve rotted outside somewhere!”

Sui Yu struck him again and again with the laptop, her eyes blazing. She never imagined someone could be so heartless.

“Get off me!” A Jing roared. Even though her pheromones suppressed him a little, his strength still far surpassed Sui Yu’s. At first, he was thrown off by the sudden attack, but he quickly recovered and flung Sui Yu aside, punching her hard in the face.

The very next moment, a searing pain exploded in his neck. His spine screamed in agony as Shen Jueshu delivered a vicious kick to his throat, sending him flying away from Sui Yu.

“Are you okay?”
Sui Yu ignored her own pain, scrambling to her feet to support Shen Jueshu. The exertion had clearly affected her—her face had turned pale, likely due to disturbing the pregnancy.

“I’m fine.” Shen Jueshu shook her head, her gaze falling on Ding Qisi. Her eyes were bloodshot, staring at something only she could see. Her energy climbed higher and higher, her expression growing increasingly terrifying.

Shen Jueshu glanced at the signal jammer in her hand. Because many materials didn’t exist in this world, she had to improvise replacements, and the device’s performance was far from ideal.

What she hadn’t expected… was that Ding Qisi had chosen mutual destruction.

Seeing that Shen Jueshu was okay, Sui Yu ignored the dizziness caused by the punch. Staggering slightly, she grabbed a glass from the table and hurled it at Ding Qisi’s head, trying to interrupt whatever terrifying thing she was doing.

“Get lost!”
She swung the glass again, this time smashing it on A Jing’s head. The glass shattered, his scalp split open, and blood poured down.

Shen Jueshu called out to her system in her mind—but no matter how hard she tried, there was no response. Her expression darkened.

Once Ding Qisi entered this state, it was nearly impossible to stop her.

“Sui Yu, come back!”
Shen Jueshu couldn’t let Sui Yu keep fighting. Seeing her covered in wounds, she made a decisive choice. Ding Qisi had to be stopped now. If she succeeded, this world would be completely destroyed.

Shen Jueshu pulled out the ring given to her by the Storyline Regulator and began dismantling and reassembling it along with her jammer. Her face turned even paler, her hands working faster and faster. Uncontrolled pheromones spilled from her body, growing more unstable by the second.

The bloodlust in Ding Qisi’s eyes deepened. In an instant, a massive force erupted from her center, sweeping outward with terrifying pressure. A Jing, though system-bound, was instantly overwhelmed, coughing blood and collapsing into unconsciousness.

“She—”
Sui Yu opened her mouth just as Shen Jueshu’s hands stilled. A spatial rift opened beside Ding Qisi. The intense pressure seemed to be sucked into the tear like a black hole, vanishing instantly.

“No!” Ding Qisi shrieked, lunging at Shen Jueshu. Perhaps driven by the desperation of impending death, she activated a spatial ability, bypassing Sui Yu entirely and pulling Shen Jueshu tightly into her arms, her blood-red eyes wild with laughter.

“If that’s how it is, Jie, then let’s die together. This way, you’ll finally be mine!”

The next second, both of them appeared at the mouth of the rift.

“Ding Qisi!”
Sui Yu’s eyes went bloodshot. She rushed forward at top speed, but how could human effort compete with spatial power? Just as her fingertips brushed the hem of Shen Jueshu’s clothes—the figure vanished.

Her fingers grasped nothing. Her pupils shrank as if they’d shatter. She charged at the rift with everything she had, but a powerful force slammed into her from the side, knocking her down just as the rift closed before her eyes.

“Do you have a death wish?!” Fu Xin’s voice roared behind her.

Sui Yu turned her murderous gaze toward her.

“That rift—its spatial turbulence can shred everything.” Fu Xin’s voice was hoarse.

Sui Yu’s vision turned black. Overwhelmed by grief, she completely lost consciousness.

Shred everything.

Then what about her Shen Jueshu?

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