Divorced and Determined: The CEO’s Ex-Wife Fights for Love

Lu Qin twitched the corner of his mouth. Was this advanced lottery such a scam?

Draw again.

Lu Qin's heart skipped a beat!

Max-level Sichuan cuisine?

All Sichuan cuisine?

In an instant, countless top-tier Sichuan cooking techniques flooded his mind, spreading through his entire body.

Douhua Beef, Dongpo Pork Knuckle, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Garlic Pork, Husband and Wife Lung Slices, Camphor Tea Duck…

A culmination of a thousand years of Sichuan culinary mastery—each dish with its own unique flavor, a hundred dishes with a hundred different tastes. Three grains of Sichuan pepper, five layers of flavor balance, seven combinations of eight delicacies.

Lu Qin could now masterfully wield the twenty-four flavors and cook any Sichuan dish!

Authentic!

Top-tier!

Traditional!

Lu Qin was instantly wide awake. The advanced lottery had finally paid off!

With the entire Sichuan cuisine repertoire consisting of over a thousand dishes, Lu Qin had now mastered them all. The knowledge infusion alone took a full ten minutes.

If he had relied on normal lottery draws, it would have taken him decades to acquire all these max-level skills. Probability was truly unpredictable. He still had two more advanced draws.

Draw again!

With an increase of just 1 strength attribute point, Lu Qin could already feel the power in his punches.

Draw again!

"Assistant?"

Lu Qin was puzzled and checked the system space.

Inside, there were 12 【Sunny Day Cards】, a 【Mint Candy Gift Pack】, and… a doll?

A palm-sized doll in the shape of a young girl lay in the system space. Lu Qin examined the system's description of this doll.

【Assistant 'Xiaomi': Upon use, you will permanently obtain a female assistant. She possesses qualities of sincerity, kindness, and diligence. Her purpose is to assist you in cooking. She will follow your instructions as long as they do not violate ethical principles. She has a comprehension level of 100, possesses basic life skills, is fluent in Mandarin and English, and has normal adult human physiological functions. She is immune to diseases and has a theoretically infinite lifespan.】

Infinite lifespan?

Lu Qin raised an eyebrow.

Could she outlive him?

With a thought, Lu Qin activated the 'Xiaomi' doll.

In the room, a beam of light shone on the floor at the foot of the bed, and a young girl suddenly appeared. She looked to be in her early twenties, about 1.6 meters tall, with well-defined facial features, tanned skin, and shoulder-length black hair tied into a simple ponytail, giving off a capable and hardworking vibe.

"Hello, Boss. Xiaomi is here to serve you permanently!"

Xiaomi bowed and greeted Lu Qin.

She even lowered her voice, as if she already knew the little one next door was fast asleep.

"Hello, Xiaomi. Do you have an ID card?"

Xiaomi seemed to understand Lu Qin's intent. She took out a phone and a lady's wallet from her pocket. Inside the wallet, there was an ID card and two bank cards.

"Boss, rest assured, Xiaomi's identity is officially registered."

"Let's exchange phone numbers and WeChat. I'll transfer 10,000 yuan to you. Tonight, find a hotel to stay in, and tomorrow, rent an apartment nearby."

"Understood, Boss. Please give me your phone, I'll handle it."

Lu Qin unlocked his phone and handed it to Xiaomi. She saved her number in his contacts and added his number to her phone. They also exchanged WeChat contacts.

"Boss, transferring 10,000 yuan. Please enter your password."

Xiaomi handed the phone back to Lu Qin. Lu Qin entered his password, and the money was transferred.

"Boss, I won't disturb your rest. I'll go find a budget hotel for the night. What time should I come tomorrow?" Xiaomi asked respectfully.

"Come at 5 a.m. Oh, by the way, do you know any self-defense techniques?"

"No."

Xiaomi shook her head.

"Never mind, I'll drive you to a nearby hotel."

It was past 10 p.m. Although the area had good public security, to be safe, Lu Qin decided to drive her himself—after all, she was a young woman.

"Thank you, Boss."

The night outside was serene, and the residential area was mostly empty. Lu Qin started the car, and Xiaomi sat in the back seat.

Lu Qin glanced at her and asked, "Why aren't you sitting in the front?"

Xiaomi smiled and replied, "Boss, the front passenger seat is reserved for the lady of the house."

Lu Qin hadn't expected Xiaomi to not only have basic life skills but also understand social etiquette. He dropped her off at a 'Good Luck' budget hotel.

Xiaomi entered the hotel, took out her ID card, and checked in. Before going upstairs, she waved at Lu Qin, who was still sitting in the car, then took the elevator. Lu Qin started his car and headed home to sleep. This advanced lottery was definitely worthwhile!

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The next morning, at 5 a.m., Xiaomi arrived punctually at Lu Qin's door. Grandpa Ge and Chen Dahai saw Xiaomi and exchanged glances, full of curiosity.

"That young girl is looking for Lu Qin?"

"Could she be his girlfriend?"

Chen Dahai frowned, "Lu Qin has such good qualities. Of course, women would flock to him!"

Grandpa Ge chuckled, "Coming so early? Are relationships this competitive nowadays?"

Everyone in the community knew that Lu Qin was divorced and raising a child. They had also seen his ex-wife, Shen Muyan—an exceptionally beautiful and elegant woman, who was also a CEO.

His ex-wife often came by to visit. Whether it was just to see their daughter or for other reasons, the neighbors speculated that a reunion was very possible. They looked compatible, after all.

But this young girl? She didn't quite match up. Compared to his ex-wife, she was far from being on the same level. Sure enough, Lu Qin clarified that Xiaomi was an assistant he hired because he was too busy.

Chen Dahai heaved a sigh of relief and joked, "This young lady seems quite diligent, showing up so early for work."

Xiaomi smiled politely and greeted Grandpa Ge and Chen Dahai. Lu Qin checked the time and didn't delay. He took Xiaomi to the market to buy ingredients.

At the market, Lu Qin introduced her to all the vendors. In the future, he planned to let Xiaomi handle the shopping, saving him time to cook more dishes.

He also taught her how to select the best ingredients. For example, fresh pork should be bright red, as it means it was freshly slaughtered. Cucumbers with more spines are fresher and juicier.

Pinkish tomatoes are better for eating raw, while deep red ones are better for cooking. He also explained market pricing trends and price fluctuations. This was when Xiaomi's 100% comprehension ability shone.

She grasped everything instantly and could even infer additional knowledge on her own. Lu Qin nodded in satisfaction. They bought a large amount of food, carrying multiple bags. Despite her seemingly slender arms, Xiaomi was incredibly strong. She efficiently loaded everything into the trunk in two trips.

Lu Qin didn't lift a finger—he wanted to test her abilities. Without a doubt, Xiaomi's strength and efficiency rivaled that of a young, fit man.