Divorced, Dad, and Delicious: The CEO Ex-Wife's Pursuit
Chapter 1

Divorcing with a Child to Run a Stall, the CEO Ex-Wife Chases After Him - Section 1

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Divorce, Raising a Child, and Running a Food Stall: The President's Ex-Wife Chases After Him Author: Huang Quan Jiao Zhu

After his divorce, Lu Qin obtained the Gourmet Stall System, granting him unparalleled culinary skills.

He took his daughter to set up stalls in streets and alleys, continuously earning money while cooking delicious food that made countless people cry with desire and earned him widespread adoration.

Bystander: "Other people's stir-fried noodles cost money, but Boss Lu's stir-fried noodles are to die for."

Foodie: "I've already joined a thousand-person group. We precisely target Boss Lu's location every day."

Master Chef: "I can't replicate Master Lu's creations; they are too perfect."

An old man called the police, claiming the food at the downstairs snack stall was too delicious, suspecting it contained addictive substances, citing similar past cases. The police immediately investigated and later discovered...

Shen Muyan's hotel's catering services repeatedly received complaints, leaving her with no choice but to seek help from her "ex-husband."

Best Friend: "Your husband is too hard to get. When will my exclusive interview for my food column finally happen?"

Shen Muyan: "He hasn't agreed to remarry yet..."

A variety show featuring chefs from Stick Nation coming to Dragon Country to seek out culinary delights filmed an entire season focused on Lu Qin's food stall.

. Divorced and left with nothing, obtained the Gourmet Stall System

Parallel world, Jiang City, Annan District Civil Affairs Bureau.

With the swift descent of the steel stamp, Lu Qin and Shen Muyan were divorced.

They each collected their divorce certificates and stood up from their seats.

Instantly, this newly divorced couple, blessed with exceptional looks, drew the attention of everyone else in the hall.

Many people whispered, holding back their regret: "It's such a shame that such a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, are divorced!"

The man is so handsome, so clean and pleasing to the eye. The woman has outstanding temperament and high attractiveness, like a movie star. They look so compatible, why did they just get divorced...

Standing at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Shen Muyan put on her sunglasses, concealing her devastatingly beautiful face. She was tall and slender, with picturesque features and delicate facial contours. Her waterfall of dark hair was long and straight.

She glanced at Lu Qin and said in a clear, cold voice:

"You should seriously reconsider not taking any property."

"Yao Yao's kindergarten tuition isn't cheap."

Raising a child is not easy; they are practically money-devouring beasts. Moreover, after divorcing, Lu Qin would have no job or income to rely on.

"No need," Lu Qin shook his head, his tone calm, his eyes firm.

Since Lu Qin said so, Shen Muyan didn't say anything further. She turned and got into a Maserati sports car parked by the roadside, speeding away.

She had always been decisive and never went back on her word.

They were all adults, and once a decision was made, they had to take responsibility for their words and actions.

Shen Muyan was very surprised that Lu Qin didn't want any property, as he could have received a large sum of money. No ordinary person would be unmoved by that.

The little one was very stubborn and insisted on staying with Lu Qin. She understood that children are attached to their fathers, especially since Shen Muyan had rarely been around since the child was born.

She wasn't worried about the child staying with Lu Qin. After leaving a life of luxury, she believed the little one would be crying to come back to her within half a month.

It was better this way, with Lu Qin not taking any property. When life became difficult, the child's custody would naturally return to her hands, without any effort.

Lu Qin hailed a taxi and headed towards Starlight Kindergarten.

Having left with nothing, his bank account only had thirty-five thousand yuan. After divorcing Shen Muyan, he still needed to find a place to rent.

They used to live in Shen Muyan's villa, where conditions were excellent, and the father and daughter never had to worry about food or clothing. He wondered if the little one could adapt to living with him after moving out.

This was Lu Qin's only concern.

He didn't have much affection for Shen Muyan. The two of them made a mistake after getting drunk at a party, and that one instance resulted in a child.

They got married hastily due to the pregnancy, without a wedding ceremony.

Shen Muyan was a workaholic, managing several five-star hotel chains. Although she was worth tens of millions, her concern for Lu Qin and Lu Xiyao was minimal.

To spend more time with his daughter, Lu Qin made a sacrifice, resigning from his high-paying job at a listed technology company to become a stay-at-home dad.

Years passed quickly. Shen Muyan remained busy with work, sometimes disappearing for half a month on business trips.

Lu Qin spent his days accompanying his daughter, Lu Xiyao, and keeping the household running smoothly.

Lu Qin and Shen Muyan had no conflicts and never argued, but their feelings for each other were as thin as paper. They never had the opportunity to spend quality time together, and their eventual divorce seemed like something they both had a premonition about.

They parted ways peacefully, without any resentment.

Outside Starlight Kindergarten.

Lu Qin, dressed in a simple white shirt and jeans, with his tall stature and handsome face, drew the frequent glances of the mothers picking up their children.

"Daddy!"

A little girl, just led out of the school by her teacher, spotted Lu Qin and ran towards him excitedly, clinging to his legs.

Lu Xiyao, wearing a pink princess dress, with bright eyes and a lovely smile, was lively and adorable, perfectly inheriting the excellent genes of Lu Qin and Shen Muyan.

The little one rubbed her rosy cheeks against Lu Qin's thighs, calling out "Daddy" in a sweet voice that could melt anything in the world.

Lu Qin's eyes were full of affection as he stroked Lu Xiyao's little head.

"Teacher Li, I'm here to pick up Yao Yao."

Lu Qin showed the teacher his pick-up card, then reached out and scooped Lu Xiyao into his arms.

"Goodbye, Teacher Li!"

"Goodbye, Yao Yao!"

The little one politely waved goodbye to her teacher.

Most of the kindergarten teachers knew Yao Yao's dad. Lu Qin was warm and humble, and so handsome. Plus, Lu Xiyao was such a cute child; it was hard not to remember him.

However, they only ever saw the father when he picked up his child, never Lu Xiyao's mother.

This led many single female teachers and single mothers picking up their own children to assume Lu Qin was single, and they would occasionally approach him.

The little one had also been frequently treated to snacks like milk and lollipops.

Hand in hand, father and daughter strolled slowly along the dappled, tree-lined path.

"Yao Yao, were you a good girl at kindergarten today?"

"Super good."

Lu Qin raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled, "Then keep it up."

Lu Xiyao blinked her big, grape-like eyes, "Daddy, since Yao Yao was so good, can I have an ice cream as a reward?"

"I can reward you with a flick on the forehead."

"Wuwu, then never mind." Lu Xiyao felt sad for a second, then pulled on Lu Qin's big hand and skipped along.

As long as she was with Lu Qin, Lu Xiyao was always happy.

Of course, it would be even better if she could have ice cream.

There were many grandparents picking up their grandchildren from school. Out of doting, they would immediately buy them ice cream if they asked.

Lu Qin soon heard the sound of someone swallowing hard nearby.

Lu Qin thought for a moment. It had been three days since the little one last had ice cream, so she could have one today.

Upon hearing the good news, the little one's tender face bloomed.

"Daddy, I want the strawberry flavored Choc-Ice."

Having gotten her longed-for ice cream, the little one's eyebrows were practically beaming with happiness.

Lu Qin pondered for a moment before finally asking, "Yao Yao, Daddy and Mommy are going to separate. Do you know what separation means? It means..."

"Daddy, do you mean divorce?" After finishing her ice cream, Lu Xiyao took the tissue Lu Qin handed her and wiped her mouth.

"You know about divorce?" Lu Qin glanced at Lu Xiyao.

"I do." Lu Xiyao didn't seem surprised at all, her chubby, tender face relaxed. "It's been shown on TV. Divorce means Mommy and Daddy live separately, don't sleep in the same bed, and don't live together."

Lu Qin gave a wry smile. Children these days seemed to understand everything. He recalled that after he and Shen Muyan got married, they had slept in separate rooms.

Firstly, the two of them didn't have much affection for each other to begin with.

Secondly, Shen Muyan was very busy with work. As a CEO, she managed the affairs of several hotels, often returning home very late.

"Do you have anything to say about this, Yao Yao?"

"It doesn't matter. I rarely see Mommy anyway. She's never attended any kindergarten events, and only spent one birthday with me."

Lu Xiyao was dejected for a second, then quickly cheered up. "I have Daddy, and that's enough. Yao Yao will stay with Daddy from now on."

Lu Qin's heart warmed.

"If you live with Daddy, we might not be able to live in a big villa anymore, and there won't be a huge TV to watch cartoons on."

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