Both Qiu Zifan and Meng Yuchen were busy contacting their friends at school, trying to figure out what was going on.
They both knew that the dean wouldn’t make a decision as significant as choosing a closed-door disciple so casually.
“I don’t know about the dean choosing a closed-door disciple,” said the senior Qiu Zifan had contacted, who was several years ahead of him and also a disciple of the dean. He had more insider information than most. “But something big did happen at the school last night. The dean called an emergency meeting with several senior professors to study gene chains. Zifan, you should prepare yourself. The closed-door disciple he wants might not be you.”
If it wasn’t him, then it had to be Meng Yuchen. Qiu Zifan hung up the phone and turned his gaze toward Meng Yuchen.
Even if he lost to her, he wouldn’t feel too bitter.
But now that the dean was coming to the Qiu residence, no matter the reason, he wasn’t going to let this opportunity slip away.
Qiu Ziting was by his side. He might or might not have heard her telling the butler to kick Ye Shaohua out, but he didn’t care either way. To him, Ye Shaohua was practically invisible.
Ye Shaohua, on the other hand, ignored Qiu Ziting and was busy texting someone.
Shu Man: [Shaohua, are you okay? Why didn’t you come home last night?]
Shu Man had also called several times, but Ye Shaohua’s phone had been on silent, so she hadn’t noticed.
Shu Man was probably the only true friend the original Ye Shaohua had. After seeing the news about Ye Shaohua online, she had immediately gone to her place to look for her. When she couldn’t find her, she started calling and texting.
Ye Shaohua replied with a simple [I’m fine] and then added: [Shu Man, I’ve decided to get a divorce.]
Instead of texting back, Shu Man called immediately.
Ye Shaohua answered, and Shu Man’s loud voice came through: “Ye Shaohua, are you out of your mind? Why would you divorce Qiu Zifan? Do you know how many people would kill to marry him? And besides, you don’t have any skills in the federation. Your little knowledge of traditional medicine isn’t enough to make a living. Are you really going to give up a life of luxury just to starve yourself?”
Shu Man sighed. “And after everything you’ve done for him, are you really willing to give up now? Shaohua, trust me, you’re not worse than anyone else. If you had just listened to me and changed your style, ten Meng Yuchens wouldn’t be able to compare to you!”
Shu Man’s voice was loud, and Qiu Ziting and the others were standing right next to Ye Shaohua. Strangely, none of them could hear Ye Shaohua’s side of the conversation.
“Shu Man, I’m serious. I have more important things to do. I don’t have time to waste on Qiu Zifan,” Ye Shaohua said with a light laugh after Shu Man finished. “Don’t worry, I’ll live better than any of them.”
After saying that, she hung up.
Instead of leaving immediately, she turned to Qiu Ziting.
Qiu Ziting looked at her warily. “Why aren’t you leaving? Still trying to stay in the Qiu mansion?”
Ye Shaohua ignored her and looked directly at Grandpa Qiu. “Grandpa Qiu, let’s talk about the divorce.”
Everyone, including Shu Man, thought Ye Shaohua was clueless and wouldn’t be able to survive without the Qiu family. But no one knew that the current Ye Shaohua was no longer the same person.
If she could thrive in a magical world, how could this world possibly stop her?
In the original plot, the original Ye Shaohua had refused to divorce, which made Qiu Zifan despise her from start to finish. Everyone thought she was wrong for clinging to her position, and as a result, many people disliked her.
“Divorce? You agree to a divorce?” Hearing this, not only Grandpa Qiu but even Meng Yuchen and the others were stunned and turned to look at Ye Shaohua.
Grandpa Qiu didn’t even care about the incense table anymore. He walked over to Ye Shaohua, leaning on his cane.
Last night, he had brought up the divorce, but because of Qiu Zifan’s status, it wasn’t a simple matter. If Ye Shaohua refused to divorce, there was nothing they could do. Grandpa Qiu had always thought Ye Shaohua would never agree to a divorce.
But now, just one night later, she had agreed. Thinking about it, he found her less annoying now.
As long as her conditions weren’t too outrageous, he would make sure the divorce went through.
It wasn’t that he was heartless, but he simply couldn’t stand Ye Shaohua.
Not far away, Qiu Zifan, who was still holding his phone, also paused and looked at Ye Shaohua.
“Do you have any conditions?” Grandpa Qiu asked, his voice unusually gentle.
Ye Shaohua narrowed her eyes. “Yes, 300,000 federal credits.”
300,000 federal credits wasn’t a lot—just enough to buy a small apartment in the federation.
“300,000 federal credits? Are you sure?” Grandpa Qiu was taken aback. The condition was so simple.
Hearing this, most of the servants in the room lowered their heads, exchanging glances and quietly laughing.
Meng Yuchen, standing next to Qiu Zifan, whispered, “Miss Ye… is really generous…”
Her tone, however, was mocking. Ye Shaohua really was as clueless as the rumors said. The Qiu family was a prestigious household, and she only asked for 300,000 credits in compensation? Did she really think she was getting a good deal?
If she were smarter, she could have taken much more from the Qiu family.
Of course, if it were Meng Yuchen, she would never have agreed to the divorce. Staying with the Qiu family was the best way to gain the most benefits.
Grandpa Qiu didn’t care about any of that now. He was afraid of complications. In the past, he had despised Ye Shaohua for her stupidity, but now, for the first time, he felt that her foolishness was a blessing.
He immediately called a lawyer to draft the agreement. As for the divorce, it could be finalized whenever.
As long as they had the agreement, the Qiu family wasn’t worried. The divorce was as good as done.
“Take the agreement and leave. The house outside is a gift from the Qiu family,” Grandpa Qiu said, feeling extremely relieved as he looked at the agreement Ye Shaohua had signed. “From now on, whether you live or die, don’t come looking for the Qiu family.”
Ye Shaohua flicked the agreement with her finger and gave Grandpa Qiu a deep look before leaving the Qiu mansion.
The outside world was her vast starry sky.
Those still in the Qiu residence watched her back as if she were a fool.
But they didn’t discuss it for long because the dean of Shenxing School arrived soon after.
“Master Aige, are you here today for Zifan or Yuchen?” Grandpa Qiu asked, beaming from ear to ear.
He didn’t even consider Ye Shaohua. In his eyes, even if Ye Shaohua were ten times smarter, she wouldn’t be able to get into the medical school.
Dean Aige frowned. “Zifan? Yuchen? Why would I be here for them?”
Wait!
Hearing this, everyone turned to him in shock.
“What? Aren’t you here to choose a closed-door disciple? If it’s not them, then who?” Grandpa Qiu was completely baffled.
