The Ex-Wife of the Scumbag A Who Abandoned the Female Lead - Chapter 1

“Xi Cheng, let’s get a divorce.”

“You know, this marriage was never something I wanted in the first place. It was forced on me.”

“And I’m still young. My heart isn’t settled yet. I want to enjoy myself for a few more years.”

The young woman across from her listened in a daze. Dressed in a pale purple gown, her arms crossed gently over her abdomen, strands of her hair cascaded down, obscuring her captivating eyes. After a long silence, she uttered only a soft, “Okay.”

But when she lifted her head, the one who had proposed the divorce had already walked away, leaving behind nothing but an unfeeling silhouette.

The young woman stood frozen in place, her pale lips pressed tightly together. Tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks, and in the wordless silence, it seemed as though a faint whisper of words vanished into the air.

…

Beep, beep, beep!

“So annoying!” A fair, jade-like arm emerged from beneath the soft silk quilt, followed by a mess of long hair and a delicate face crowned with a bird’s nest of bedhead.

Her skin was like congealed cream, her eyes like morning stars. Her brows, untouched by makeup, were naturally dark and elegant; her lips, unpainted, held a natural rosy hue. Her exquisite face was brimming with youthful collagen, though at the moment, a slight furrow in her brow disrupted the harmony of her beauty.

Shi Nuocen was deeply irritated. Ever since she had awakened memories of transmigrating into a book, she kept dreaming about her ex-wife. And whether it was due to an overactive imagination or not, she even dreamed of her ex-wife’s reaction when she had turned away after proposing the divorce.

Yes, although she was only 24, she had already been married at 20 only to initiate a divorce three months later.

Logically, there was nothing unusual about it. After all, plenty of people got divorced these days, and whirlwind marriages followed by quick splits weren’t rare.

The problem, however, lay in the fact that in her awakened memories of the book, she was a vicious supporting character—the scummy Alpha ex-wife of the protagonist in an ABO Yuri novel, while Ru Xi Cheng was the Omega protagonist who rose from adversity to seek revenge. According to the book, after marrying the protagonist, she continued to act like a spoiled young lady, causing endless trouble and complaining about the protagonist’s frugality and poverty, trampling all over her sincere feelings. After the divorce, her actions left deep psychological scars on the protagonist, forcing her to undergo a drastic change in personality until she met another Alpha protagonist. A sunny, angelic type who healed her.

Additionally, it had to be mentioned that fortunately, she and Ru Xi Cheng had kept their marriage a secret. None of their fans knew about it. Otherwise, she would probably have been torn apart online with comments like “blind and foolish,” “reaping what you sow,” “born to ruin a wife,” or “karma for scummy Alphas.”

Because Ru Xi Cheng was now thriving! When Shi Nuocen had married her, Ru Xi Cheng was just a minor celebrity lingering on the fringes of the entertainment industry. But the moment they divorced, Ru Xi Cheng’s career skyrocketed as if riding a rocket. She became an overnight sensation, shining brilliantly! Not only did she quickly rise to become a top-tier actress, but she was also recognized by the wealthy Ru family, transforming overnight into a billionaire heiress. It was truly a case of day and night.

But all of that had nothing to do with Shi Nuocen anymore.

Honestly, she really didn’t think she was that scummy. Back then, she was only 20. There was so much of the world she hadn’t seen yet, and to be trapped in the grave of marriage because of certain circumstances. Who would be happy about that? She certainly wasn’t.

Shi Nuocen smoothed down her messy hair and walked downstairs from her bedroom. Just a few steps from the bottom, a large yellow duck slipper suddenly came flying toward her!

She instinctively tilted her head back, tightened her grip on the ladies’ slipper in her hand, and glanced sideways at it before turning her gaze to her sister, who sat sternly on the sofa with crossed arms, waiting. Raising an eyebrow, she drawled, “Oh, who upset you? So much anger this early in the morning!”

“Who else could it be? Of course, it’s you, the freeloader!” Shi Fanxing slapped the armrest of the sofa forcefully and raised her voice. “Don’t you know the state of our family right now? The business is getting worse every year. Mom and Dad are so worried they’re losing their hair, and here you are, sleeping until noon and calling it ‘early morning’!”

Shi Nuocen picked at her ear and let out a delicate snort. “Who says I’m a freeloader? The entertainment weekly I’m in charge of is selling well, isn’t it? And the cosmetics and clothing lines aren’t doing badly either! Last early spring, you even bought a custom-made piece from the store, but you ended up catching a cold because you were too busy showing off. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten that?”

At this, a faint blush crept onto Shi Fanxing’s stern face. She shot her sister an annoyed look. “Those are still the family’s businesses! And what exactly are you responsible for? Working sporadically, only showing up a few days a week? With the family’s situation so dire and your extravagant spending, I’ve discussed it with Mom and Dad. We need to toughen you up! Starting today, you’ll have to find a way to support yourself!”

“No way?” Shi Nuocen was genuinely shocked, her beautiful eyes wide open. “Do you have to be so heartless? What ‘dire situation’? You just bought a supercar worth million yesterday. Don’t think I didn’t see it?!”

“Wait!” She suddenly thought of something, a smirk tugging at her lips as she questioned loudly, “Are you trying to kick me out so you can spend twice as much money by yourself?”

Shi Fanxing choked back a cough, inwardly annoyed at how sharp-eyed and sharp-tongued her sister was.

Sensing the situation turning against her, she quickly changed the subject. “Look at your ex-wife, she’s doing incredibly well now. Her acting skills are top-notch, and her business acumen is just as impressive. If you really don’t want to rely on your own efforts, I have a suggestion: go find Ru Xi Cheng and win her back. Wouldn’t that let you continue your freeloading lifestyle?”

Shi Nuocen scoffed lightly, a dismissive curl to her lips as she waved her hand. “She’s long since erased my mark. Besides, she hasn’t appeared in front of me for years. What does that tell you? It means she’s completely forgotten the past and wants to leave that failed marriage behind. If I go to her now, especially for money, it’s bound to fail. I’m not going to waste my energy on something so pointless.”

Shi Fanxing countered, “Not necessarily. Her absence might actually mean she can’t forget you.”

Shi Nuocen laughed, clapping her hands. “Even if she can’t forget, it’s probably because she despises me, her ex-wife, and never wants to see me again.” Even as she spoke of hatred, her expression remained utterly indifferent.

Noticing her sister’s momentary silence, Shi Nuocen blinked, plopped down right in front of her, crossed her legs, and swung them provocatively. Her long, shapely legs a dizzying sight. “Hey, sis, tell me the truth. Are you eyeing the Ru family’s assets and hoping I can help you maneuver a bit? I know you too well. You never act without a motive. But you’ve got the wrong person for this. Using me would only backfire.”

Veins bulged on Shi Xingxing’s forehead, her fists clenched tightly. Finally, unable to contain herself, she slammed the coffee table and shot to her feet: “Bullshit! What Rujia family business would I be interested in? Get out! Get out right now! Aunt Xu! Where are the things we packed earlier? Throw them out along with Second Miss!”

Huh? Shi Nuocen was startled by her sister’s sudden outburst.

But one minute later, when Aunt Xu emerged from the storage room carrying a suitcase and a large broom, marching toward her with murderous intent, Shi Nuocen’s face changed.

“Hey! I haven’t brushed my teeth or washed up yet! I haven’t even changed my shoes! Can’t you wait a moment?” Shi Nuocen hopped around frantically as the big broom chased her out. Only when she had one foot out the door did she suddenly realize: “Ah! Sis! I’m still in my pajamas!”

The next second, she was mercilessly shoved out!

“I don’t care if you live or die!”

“Either go find your ex-wife to support you, or learn to support yourself. Anyway, there are only two words in this house, no money!”