After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 1136 - 599: A Lingering Thought

"Didn't you say you had something to tell me? What's the matter?"

This time Chen Feng spoke first. He couldn't just keep watching the scenery with his ex-wife forever.

"I plan to buy the house we lived in. I've already contacted the landlord, and he agreed, but the price is slightly above market value, at 4.2 million. I can't come up with that much money all at once and can only take out a loan to buy it. I want to use the money you gave me last time for the down payment, and I need to inform you about it."

Chen Feng didn't expect this and asked with a hint of confusion and teasing: "Wasn't that money for your parents' retirement?"

Ignoring the sarcastic undertone in Chen Feng's remark, Shen Lin just looked at him and said, "They don't need that much money immediately, and they definitely won't invest or manage finances. Holding onto it makes them anxious; buying a house is the safest option. I originally didn't want to use your money, but I really want that house. If you're willing, I can add your name to the property certificate."

Chen Feng quickly replied, "There's no need. That money was just a bit of compensation I gave you, once given, it's yours. I never thought about taking it back."

"Others may not know, but we do. We're not indebted to each other. Even though you proposed the divorce first, I didn't refuse at the time..."

Chen Feng interrupted her: "Let's not bring up the past. Relationship issues are hard to pin as right or wrong, especially when ours ended naturally. You know I don't lack money now, so use the money as you wish. I won't mind, and you shouldn't either. If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way."

Chen Feng didn't want to drag out discussions about their divorce, so he intended to leave after saying these words.

"Do you hate me that much?"

As Chen Feng turned to leave, Shen Lin asked tearfully.

Hearing her question, Chen Feng's heart softened. After all, they once loved each other, and in the beginning, she married him despite her parents' opposition, not caring that he had neither a car nor a house.

Nor did they have a proper wedding ceremony.

Just for this, Chen Feng felt he owed her a lot.

Ultimately, the divorce had its main reasons stemming from Chen Feng, due to a terminal illness and long-term cold war, leaving him mentally exhausted and devoid of the need and courage to persist, which led to him initiating the divorce.

But who knew that post-divorce, his luck would change, he suddenly won the lottery and thrived, accumulating immense wealth in no time.

This was something neither he nor Shen Lin foresaw before the divorce.

She married Chen Feng mainly because she liked him, it was partially motivated by emotions, but mostly because she saw potential in him, thinking he was going places.

Otherwise, as a beautiful career executive, it wouldn't make sense for her to foolishly follow a poor boy from another town into a life of hardship.

She wasn't that selfless, and no woman could truly do that.

But after marriage, as Chen Feng's career floundered and he sank into depression, seemingly becoming worthless, she tried to uplift him but faced only disappointment. She gradually grew numb and lost hope in him entirely.

It was only human nature; most women would respond the same, maybe even worse.

Yet for Chen Feng, the shared oppressive, despairing, and painful atmosphere under the same roof during the last two years left too deep an impression. He consciously blocked these memories, unwilling to relive them.

He never wanted to go through such an experience or situation again.

This was the fundamental reason Chen Feng couldn't consider remarrying Shen Lin. Simply put, once bitten, twice shy.

When Chen Feng said he was afraid of marriage, it wasn't completely a lie.

Apart from the last two years of unbearable memories, the other years spent with Shen Lin were relatively pleasant overall.

This is why he couldn't be completely cold-hearted towards Shen Lin.

After all, she hadn't wronged him and definitely hadn't been unfaithful. As for the fights, verbal wounds, and silent battles, what divorced couple hasn't experienced those? It's understandable.

"I don't hate you." Chen Feng turned back to face her, "I just can't be as open to you as before. You should understand, we've divorced, everything has changed. I've become a carefree wanderer, not who I once was, and we can't go back to how things were."

The pain flickered in Shen Lin's eyes, tears glistening.

But Chen Feng didn't look at her again, he turned and left without hesitation.

Shen Lin stared blankly as he walked away, tears unknowingly blurring her vision.

She felt an unwavering dissatisfaction, knowing she gave Chen Feng her best years and love, always hoping for his success, dreaming he'd one day bring good fortune to them both.

Yet, after she'd entirely given up on Chen Feng, and they divorced, only then did he suddenly flourish, enjoying a life she had only dreamed of with the upper echelon.

It was as if she'd held onto valuable stock for years, seeing little gain, and after a big plunge, she despairingly sold off, only to find it soaring sky-high days later.