Chapter 35. “You Must Attend Your Sister and Brother-in-Law’s Housewarming!”

“Tsk! Damn! How can this be?!”

“Brother-in-law and sister-in-law? Ex-husband turned brother-in-law? Wife turned sister-in-law?!”

“Is this guy playing some next-level game?!”

“What the hell is Xiyan thinking?!”

“Holy crap! This is straight-up scumbag behavior!”

“…”

Low murmurs of shock erupted.

Instantly, the trio became the center of attention.

Dozens of eyes locked onto them, filled with complicated emotions.

Among the crowd, Zhang Kai and the other men clenched their fists, their expressions shifting like a revolving art exhibit.

“Damn! Sisters?!”

“Isn’t this every man’s ultimate fantasy?!”

“Not at the same time, but close enough!”

“This dude’s playing on god mode!”

“Did Xiyan get kicked in the head by a donkey? How could she agree to this?!”

“…”

The men’s faces turned green with envy.

Bai Xiyan frowned, then replied calmly, “Sis, you divorced him. Don’t make it sound like I stole him from you.”

“You were the one who insisted on the divorce. After that, was he just supposed to stay single forever?”

“Who I marry is my choice. I love him, and he loves me. Why shouldn’t we be together? Just because he’s your ex? That’s not how it works.”

Bai Xiyi sneered. “Morals? I’m not here to argue morals today.”

“Let’s talk facts. Over the years, he’s never been short of female admirers.”

“Take his secretary, Qin Banruo—his so-called ‘right-hand woman.’ She’s just as beautiful as us, just as capable.”

“But guess what? Yesterday, he was with her. She told me herself.”

The moment she finished speaking—

The men’s faces turned even greener.

“Damn! Another one?!”

“Most men would be lucky to have one woman like that. This guy’s got three?!”

“Maybe more?!”

“What the hell is his deal?!”

“…”

Zhang Kai lowered his head, his expression unreadable.

But when his eyes landed on his emerald-green McLaren, he found an outlet for his rage.

“Fck this car! Ever since I bought it, everything’s gone wrong!”*

“I’m selling it the second I get back!”

The women, meanwhile, raised their eyebrows.

“Wow. That’s next-level scumbag behavior.”

“Xiyan’s husband is trash.”

“My heart breaks for Xiyan.”

Only Nini looked delighted.

“A scumbag? Perfect!”

“Scumbags are easier to seduce. Once I snag Ye Chen, Xiyi will have to kneel and call him ‘daddy’!”

“Holy sht?!”*

Her girlfriends’ jaws dropped.

“Nini, you’re insane. If you actually pull that off, I’ll bow to you.”

Under the weight of countless stares, Bai Xiyan suddenly laughed.

“Sis, are you misunderstanding something?”

“I know Qin Banruo. In fact, she had dinner at our place last night—I cooked for her.”

“She’s not just his secretary; she’s my friend too. She’s even helping me set up my law firm.”

“Is it really that strange to invite a friend for a meal?”

Bai Xiyi froze, her breathing stuttering.

“You knew?”

Bai Xiyan smiled sweetly. “Of course. And I know way more than you think.”

Bai Xiyi choked, her train of thought derailed.

Her mind buzzed with chaos.

“You—”

“She—”

For the first time, she had no idea what to say.

Ye Chen, standing casually by the grill, picked up a chicken wing skewer.

With faux concern, he said, “You sound weak. Hungry? Have a wing before you keep going.”

Thud!

Bai Xiyi’s face paled with fury.

The onlookers’ expressions turned even more dramatic.

“Damn! This guy’s ruthless.”

“Is this psychological warfare?!”

“‘Have a wing before you keep going’—what kind of taunt is that?!”

“Dude’s savage. Masterclass in passive aggression.”

“If she actually eats that, I’ll kneel and call him ‘dad.’”

“Poor Xiyi. First her ex becomes her brother-in-law, now he’s mocking her like this.”

“…”

Bai Xiyi’s face cycled through shades of red and white. Her eyes burned with a mix of hatred and fury.

“Hah! Keep your damn wings, scumbag!”

Clenching her teeth against the pain in her chest, she spun on her heel and stormed off.

Just then—

Zhang Kai, who’d been silent until now, suddenly rushed forward.

“Hey, it’s not safe to go alone! Let me drive you. I’m Xiyan’s classmate.”

He clicked his McLaren key fob.

The green supercar’s lights flashed.

Bai Xiyi whirled around, her expression icy.

“Get lost!”

With a swift kick, she slammed her foot into Zhang Kai’s shin.

All her pent-up rage finally had a target.

She unleashed a flurry of kicks.

“You? In this cheap McLaren? Who do you think I am?!”

“I’ve met a hundred losers like you—and you’re not even half the man Ye Chen is!”

“Green car for a green simp!”

“…”

Zhang Kai staggered back, his face flushing crimson.

“You crazy btch! Hit me again and I’ll—”*

Before he could finish—

Smack!

Ye Chen caught his wrist mid-swing.

“Not cool, man. Hitting women?”

His grip was like iron, tightening until Zhang Kai yelped in pain.

Then—

Crunch!

Bai Xiyi’s foot connected with Zhang Kai’s groin.

“GYAAAH!”

Eyes bulging, he crumpled to the ground.

Bai Xiyi glared at Ye Chen.

“I didn’t need your help.”

Ye Chen shrugged. “I know. But you’re my sister-in-law now. Can’t just stand by.”

“Sister-in-law.”

The term stabbed into Bai Xiyi’s heart like twin daggers.

She turned away, her voice trembling.

“Just… leave me alone.”

She walked off without looking back.

But just as she took a few steps—

Ye Chen called out.

“Wait!”

Her heart leapt with irrational hope.

Then—

“We’re moving soon. Selling the Zhongliang Yihao place for something cozier.”

“Since it’s just the two of us, a smaller home feels warmer.”

“You should come to the housewarming. After all, it’s your little sister and brother-in-law’s big day!”