CHAPTER 167: 95. TONIGHT, I DON’T WANT TO GO HOME WITH HIM, I JUST WANT TO SEE YOU_3

Shi Nian reached out to touch her shoulder, but still held her head high, facing him directly.

All these days, she personally experienced Nisha’s death, got involved in Zhou Guanghan’s murder case, and even participated in S’s tragic demise... Life and death, corpses and blood she did not fear. Even though she didn’t want to face Xiang Yuan’s rage, she wasn’t afraid.

So she calmly said, "A Yuan, I’m really sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you. You are right, I accepted police protection but neglected your rights. But I’m sorry, I do not wish to give up the sense of security from being protected by the police for now. Since you cannot accept it, I can only completely withdraw from your life."

"I accept my protection, you enjoy your rights. We do not infringe on each other."

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Xiang Yuan’s brows furrowed, stepping forward: "What do you mean? Shi Nian, don’t forget we are married!"

"Add a prefix: separated." Shi Nian still looked up at him, her gaze calm and unwavering.

Xiang Yuan gritted his teeth: "Are you deliberately exploiting my weak points, aren’t you? Just because I’m advocating my legitimate rights, you’re using them as a pretext to absolve yourself!"

Shi Nian shook her head: "A Yuan, we’re just each seeking what’s right for us, isn’t that okay?"

Xiang Yuan took a deep breath: "You won’t go home, where will you stay?"

Shi Nian turned her head away, slightly bewildered.

This country was still somewhat unfamiliar to her, even today. The thought of leaving the only place she could call "home" in the past four years severed her limited sense of belonging here.

She was not without reluctance.

But she still shook her head: "I still have work on hand and can continue living on that campus. After finishing this work, I can temporarily live in a car hotel, then rent a room, or ask Ye He to temporarily take me in for some time, that’s not a problem."

Hearing Shi Nian speak so nonchalantly, Xiang Yuan felt even more enraged, stepping forward to grab Shi Nian’s wrist.

Shi Nian struggled but couldn’t break free. So she stopped struggling and let him hold her.

Xiang Yuan angrily growled low: "Have you become stronger? You even add a prefix for me, remind me that you are already separated from me! But don’t forget how our separation agreement was written: You promised to separate without leaving home, doing everything possible to repair our marriage. But look at what you are doing now, you are leaving home now!"

"But A Yuan, isn’t this what you first suggested? It was you who believed your rights were more important than the police’s protection for me—in other words, in your subconscious, my life is worth less than your privacy!"

Shi Nian smiled bitterly: "A Yuan, I respect you, and please allow me to retain some dignity!"

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After Shi Nian finished speaking, she hailed a taxi and left.

Xiang Yuan angrily waved his fist, wanting to step forward to stop her: "Shi Nian, come down here!"

Guan Liang couldn’t bear to watch anymore, stepped forward to grab Xiang Yuan’s arm: "Lawyer Xiang, I haven’t forgotten your earlier warning, but I must remind you: I am ordered to provide 24-hour close protection for Mr. Shi. We are not targeting a specific individual; rather, it’s anyone who might harm him. Although you are his husband, your actions and words just now, and what I believe might follow, could harm her, so I now have the right to stop and warn you. If you do not heed the advice, I have the right to arrest you now!"

"Lawyer Xiang, don’t forget, someone previously reported harmful conduct towards Shi Nian in your family car. Although the police sir did not put it on record at the time, this matter is still archived in our routine work report. As a lawyer, you should understand what it means for you if you inflict harm again!"

Guan Liang’s warnings hit hard, and Xiang Yuan, who has always known how to preserve his reputation, realized he couldn’t persist any longer. He reluctantly raised his hands and stepped back a few steps: "Ok, ok, I was wrong. I’ll listen to your advice now, and please don’t record this incident."

Guan Liang nodded: "Alright, I need to continue protecting Mr. Shi. Lawyer Xiang, you’d better go home directly now and not try to follow Mr. Shi. Otherwise, I won’t hesitate to write you a ticket."

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Guan Liang’s motorcycle chased after the taxi Shi Nian was in and drove away. Two pairs of bright taillights pierced through the night towards him, like two mocking eyes.