chapter 2 back to him

The next morning, Alan Xu and Olivia Lin arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau's divorce office as agreed.
"Are you sure you want to divorce?" the staff member asked solemnly.
"Yes!"
"Me too."
After pressing the seal, their marriage was officially terminated. Alan Xu, who hadn't slept all night, still felt a mix of sorrow and complexity. Even now, he couldn't imagine that his marriage with Olivia Lin would end like this.
"Mom, look!" For Olivia Lin, it was indeed a true liberation. She took a deep breath and joyfully showed the divorce certificate to Emma Chen who stood beside her.
"Finally divorced from this good-for-nothing! So great, so great!" Emma Chen took the divorce certificate and immediately started dancing with joy.
Watching the happy mother and daughter, Alan Xu felt even more complicated and sad. He put the divorce certificate in his bag and prepared to leave the hall.
"Hehe, finally divorced from this poor wretch. It feels much fresher. Look at his miserable look. He didn't even ride the electric scooter. He must have taken the bus!" Even though the marriage was over, Emma Chen's anger didn't diminish. She continued to unleash a barrage of insults at Alan Xu.
Ignoring Emma Chen's sarcasm, Alan Xu lazily walked towards the exit. He had already contacted his family last night, and someone would come to find him soon.
"Still acting all high and mighty? Enjoy your bus ride! Useless freeloader! How do you still have the face to live in this world?" Seeing Alan Xu's lack of response, Emma Chen scolded even more harshly.
Watching Emma Chen berate Alan Xu, Olivia Lin remained cold and indifferent, just like she had been the night before. For now, her heart was filled with the comfort of being divorced and the anticipation of the future.
And so, the three of them left the Civil Affairs Bureau, and the mother and daughter from the Lin family immediately headed towards the parking lot.
However, what really bothered them was that Alan Xu also came to the parking lot. Didn't he know the bus stop was on the other side?
"Vroom vroom..." Just as Olivia Lin was about to tell Alan Xu where the bus stop was, the engine of a supercar, a McLaren P1, one of the world's top three supercars, suddenly roared to life in the parking lot. They looked up and saw it entering.
This caught the attention of almost everyone present. But when they saw the woman getting out of the car, they felt that even this McLaren P1 worth over ten million yuan paled in comparison before her.
She had skin more delicate than a baby's, flawless features, and an air of nobility exuded from her attire. Three thousand strands of jet-black hair flowed behind her. Her slender and perfect legs, with each step, seemed to suppress everything around.
She was the embodiment of beauty, wealth, and nobility all in one.
If there were any shortcomings, it might be that she was relatively young.
Except for Alan Xu, the men around couldn't help but be mesmerized, swallowing their saliva one after another.
Even Emma Chen and Olivia Lin were stunned by her beauty.
While Olivia Lin believed herself to be quite beautiful, she couldn't help but admit that this woman was not only younger but also naturally exuded an air of nobility.
This was the kind of girl she admired the most. At the same time, she clenched her fists and filled her heart with anticipation for the future. She believed that after leaving Alan Xu, this good-for-nothing, with her exceptional abilities, she could become as noble as this woman and even afford a McLaren worth over ten million yuan!
However, in the next moment, something happened that left both the mother and daughter dumbfounded.
This noble woman, upon seeing Alan Xu, displayed an expression of overflowing joy on her stunning face. She quickly came to Alan Xu, extended her fair arm, and hugged him tightly.
"It's you, Ava!"
Seeing this, Alan Xu, who had been in a low mood, finally smiled. He hadn't expected that the person from his family who came to pick him up would be Ava He, who had gone abroad a year ago. She was his mother's goddaughter, and they had lived together since childhood, so their relationship was very close.
Feeling the tenderness in her embrace, Alan Xu was secretly surprised. This girl had matured really fast!
"I want a kiss..."
Holding onto Alan Xu, Ava He was equally delighted, insisting on giving him a kiss.
Alan Xu seemed a bit helpless. "Ava, this isn't appropriate..."
"I don't care!" Ava He, who missed her brother dearly, regardless of whether Alan Xu was willing or not, planted a kiss on his cheek.
Everyone present was stunned.
Emma Chen and Olivia Lin were even more shocked. Could it be that this noble woman was hinting that the two of them were a couple?
How did this good-for-nothing Alan Xu, in such a short time, find a woman wealthier and more attractive than herself?
No, it couldn't be his girlfriend. It just couldn't!
While Olivia Lin maintained her composure on the surface, her mind was in turmoil.
"What... What's going on?" She asked Emma Chen, who was equally dumbfounded.
"Dear daughter, don't let appearances deceive you. Alan Xu is nothing but trash. How could such a woman be interested in him? Surely, he's spent his entire life savings to hire an actress to pretend!" Emma Chen was initially a little dazed, but in her eyes, Alan Xu was the worst of the worst. How could this be true?
"You're right, Mom. It must be an actress that Alan Xu hired. This waste, he's beyond help!" Olivia Lin's complexion immediately improved upon hearing this. She felt that what Emma Chen said was absolutely correct. Not only the beautiful woman they just saw, even a plain-looking girl wouldn't be interested in Alan Xu, that waste!
"Olivia, we should look forward. After divorcing that waste, your grandmother will surely entrust important family projects to you. With your capabilities, we'll be able to afford a McLaren too. Unlike that waste, who's useless and even hired an actress. Let's go to grandma's house later and share this good news with her!"
"Mom, alright, let's get ready and go find grandma!" Thinking of the bright future ahead, Olivia Lin also felt excited. The blow she received earlier was completely forgotten.
After a wild ride through the city, the McLaren P1 entered the most expensive villa area in Jiang City, Horizon One.
Here, Alan Xu owned a villa worth five hundred million yuan, with a thousand square meters of living space. Originally, he planned to reveal his identity to Olivia Lin on their anniversary. He not only wanted to bring her into their family, but he also intended to give her this villa as a gift. Unfortunately...
After entering the villa, he had a simple meal with Ava He, then went back to his room. Having just divorced, he still couldn't calm his emotions. He needed time to process everything.
Ava He, seeing Alan Xu's complex expression, picked up her phone and made a call.
Not long after, a distinguished-looking man stood respectfully beside Ava He.
Anyone familiar with the bigshots in Jiang City would be extremely shocked to see this scene. The man's name was Bert Shen, in his thirties, and he was the CEO of the Tenghua Group, worth tens of billions. At this moment, he was standing beside Ava He, acting like a servant.
"Has my brother been having you help Olivia Lin for the past year?" Ava He asked.
"Yes, Miss! For the past year, I've secretly arranged all of Olivia Lin's projects. However, recently, there's a new project. Young Master Alan Xu asked me to personally coordinate with Miss Lin." Bert Shen replied in a worried tone.
"Alright!" Ava He nodded, then her expression turned cold as she gave orders, "That project should no longer be collaborated on with her. Also, order your people to cut off all business dealings with her."
"But Young Master Alan Xu once told me to keep helping her. If I abruptly stop now, when he finds out, how should I explain it?" Bert Shen was very concerned. His current status and position in Jiang City were all thanks to Alan Xu. Until Alan Xu gave the order, he wouldn't dare to defy.
"It's fine. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility!" Ava He's eyes were as cold as ice.
On the surface, Alan Xu was Ava He's brother, but he, who had known since childhood that they weren't related by blood, had long held feelings of admiration for Alan Xu. She would never let anyone who had mistreated her brother get away with it! This included Alan Xu's ex-wife, Olivia Lin!
As the McLaren P1 roared away, this was a huge blow to Olivia Lin. The implications of this noble woman's actions were clear: in the past, Alan Xu had left her because of Olivia Lin.
Could it be that Alan Xu wasn't the good-for-nothing she thought? Could he actually be exceptional? Otherwise, how could a woman like this be interested in Alan Xu? And how could she immediately return to his side after his divorce?
Olivia Lin couldn't accept it for a moment and asked Emma Chen, who was also stunned, "Mom, what on earth is going on?"
"Sweetie, don't be fooled by appearances. Alan Xu is nothing but trash. How could he find such a good woman? He must have spent his lifetime savings to hire an actress to put on a show!" Emma Chen was initially a little dazed, but in her eyes, Alan Xu was the worst of the worst. This couldn't be true!
"You're right, Mom. It must be an actress that Alan Xu hired. This waste, he's beyond help!" Olivia Lin's complexion immediately improved upon hearing this. She felt that what Emma Chen said was absolutely correct. Not only the beautiful woman they just saw, even a plain-looking girl wouldn't be interested in Alan Xu, that waste!
"Olivia, we should look forward. After divorcing that waste, your grandmother will surely entrust important family projects to you. With your capabilities, we'll be able to afford a McLaren too. Unlike that waste, who's useless and even hired an actress. Let's go to grandma's house later and share this good news with her!"
"Mom, alright, let's get ready and go find grandma!" Thinking of the bright future ahead, Olivia Lin also felt excited. The blow she received earlier was completely forgotten.
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After a wild ride through the city, the McLaren P1 entered Jiang city's most expensive villa area, Jiangshang Yipin. Here, Alan Xu owned a villa worth five hundred million, spanning a thousand square meters. Originally, he had planned to reveal his true identity to Olivia Lin on their anniversary. Not only did he intend to bring Olivia Lin into their family, but he also planned to gift her this villa. Unfortunately...
After entering the villa and having a simple meal with Ava He, he returned to his room. Having just divorced, he still couldn't find peace. He needed time to process everything.
Ava He looked at Alan Xu, whose expression was complex, and picked up her phone to make a call.
Not long after, a tall and imposing man respectfully stood beside Ava He.
Those familiar with the prominent figures of Jiang city would be extremely shocked to witness this scene. The man's name was Bert Shen, in his thirties, and he was the CEO of the multi-billion-dollar Tenghua Group. At this moment, he stood beside Ava He, nodding deferentially, as if he were a servant.
"Has my brother been having you assist Olivia Lin for the past year?" Ava He asked.
"Yes, Miss! All of Olivia Lin's projects over the past year were carried out by my instructions behind the scenes. However, recently there's a new project, and Master Alan Xu asked me to personally coordinate with Miss Lin," Bert Shen hurriedly replied.
"Alright." Ava He nodded. Then her face turned cold, and she ordered, "Stop cooperating with her on that project, and instruct your people to cut off all business dealings with her."
"But Master Alan Xu previously instructed me to continue helping her. If I suddenly cut ties, and he finds out, how should I explain?" Bert Shen was very worried. His current status and position in Jiang city were entirely thanks to Alan Xu. Until Alan Xu gave a command, he didn't dare to disobey.
"It's fine. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility," Ava He's eyes were as cold as eternal ice.
On the surface, Alan Xu was Ava He's brother. However, she had harboured admiration for Alan Xu, who she had known since childhood, despite them not being blood-related. She would never let anyone who had mistreated her brother get away with it! This included Alan Xu's former wife, Olivia Lin!