Can We Say No to Divorce? Novel

In "Can We Say No to Divorce?", Bei Ran faces her surgeon husband, Gu Qingchen, four years into their marriage. Despite his affectionate address, a recent divorce agreement hangs between them. Gu Qingchen, a powerful figure in medicine and business, sought an obedient wife, and Bei Ran fulfilled that role flawlessly for their contractual marriage. However, their shared history complicates a clean break. When Bei Ran falls into water, Gu Qingchen demands she beg him. Their divorce is starkly interrupted by his revelation that he knows about their five-year-old daughter, leaving Bei Ran shocked and anticipating a custody battle. Gu Qingchen, unaware of the child's existence until now, is stunned to discover the daughter is his. He confronts Bei Ran, demanding to know how she will be punished for hiding their child for five years. His anger intensifies when he learns of a son, who also resembles him, implying Bei Ran has more secrets. Meanwhile, their children exhibit precocious behaviors: the son, a budding forensic investigator, and the daughter, a young stock trader. When their antics lead Bei Ran to suggest they take the bus, the daughter and son cleverly leverage Gu Qingchen’s attention. The daughter hints at a woman in his office, while the son reports a tender moment with a station manager. Their parents’ united, sharp retorts lead them to school, while Bei Ran and Gu Qingchen retreat to their bedroom, a volatile domesticity reignited by jealousy and a possessive desire to protect their family.