"Dad, you want to divorce Mom!"

Chang Hongbing let out a scream, staring in shock at the determined-looking old man, unable to believe his ears.

Chang Hongbing raised his finger tremblingly and said, "Dad, Mom is still alive and well, what do you mean...?"

He dared not think too deeply about it; perhaps his father was having an affair with another woman behind everyone's back!

Old Man Chang said firmly, "Don't make a fuss. It's just a divorce. Why can't we get a divorce? This is modern society. If I say we can get a divorce, then we can. Listen to me, in a few days I'll take your marriage certificate and your mother to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce!"

As for the other party involved, Granny Chang's thoughts, they are not important. She is already mentally unstable, and such a matter is beyond her control.

Chang Hongbing was so angry that he was trembling and almost suffocating. He angrily questioned his father, "Dad, what has Mom ever done to wrong you over the past few decades? Why are you driving her to her death at this time!"

Chang Hongbing couldn't bear the humiliation that Old Man Chang inflicted on his mother. In his eyes, his mother was the best woman in the world.

As a daughter-in-law, she was filial to her parents-in-law and kind to her sister-in-law. As a wife, she bore children for Old Man Chang and took care of the household chores. As an elder, she was selfless and devoted, loving her children and grandchildren and working hard without complaint. What right does Old Man Chang have to force his mother to divorce?

The eldest son, who was always obedient, began to rebel, and Old Man Chang did not tolerate it.

Old Man Chang declared fiercely, "I said I'm getting a divorce, and that's it! You have no right to say anything!"

Chang Hongbing clenched his fists: "Fine, if I have no say, then I'll call Xingwang, Da Mei, and Er Mei. They should at least say a few words for Mom!"

Old Man Chang snorted coldly: "Do as you please. I'll tell you the truth. This guy was introduced to me by your older and younger sisters. Go tell them!"

How could this be—

Chang Hongbing felt a deep sense of suffocation, his head spinning. How dare his two older sisters steal their mother's boyfriend? Are they even human?!

Old Man Chang said arrogantly, "Hongbing, I advise you not to go too far. Your mother is like this now, she definitely won't be able to take care of me in the future. You can't just watch your father suffer, can you? A spouse is a companion in old age, and I also want someone by my side to know my needs and comfort me!"

"dad……"

Chang Hongbing was at a loss for words.

One is his father, and the other is his mother. He hopes that both of them can live well. Is it possible that they can only separate in the end?

Seeing that Chang Hongbing's attitude was beginning to soften, Old Man Chang smiled and spoke eloquently: "Hongbing, your eldest and second sisters are very kind. The Yan sister they found comes from a good family. She is educated and can read and write. In the past, that would have been a family of scholars. Most importantly, she is beautiful and kind-hearted. If it weren't for the unfortunate loss of her husband and the hard work of raising her children, I wouldn't have been able to catch Yan sister's eye."

Old Man Chang said with a smug look on his face, "I'm lucky to be born in such a good time. I'll be so fortunate to have such a lovely girl by my side in the future!"

"dad……"

Chang Hongbing held back for a long time, but finally asked with red eyes, "Can't you not divorce my mother?"

If he gets divorced, his father will marry another woman and start a new family. Then, will his father still be his father?

Old Man Chang shook his head slightly: "Divorce, you must divorce. I have to give Sister Yan a proper status. I can't let her follow me in a shady way and ruin her reputation!"

"I've made up my mind. I'll find someone to renovate the house and turn it into a new room. I'll bring Yan Meizi into the house with a grand wedding procession. She's suffered so much; I can't bear to see her suffer after we get married!"

Old Man Chang explained his arrangements one by one. Chang Hongbing felt a pang of sadness as he listened. His mother had been by his father's side for most of her life, working tirelessly like an old ox, only to be outdone by a stranger she had only known for a short time.

Is a spouse really that important in old age?

Chang Hongbing took a few deep breaths: "Dad, if you divorce Mom, then give me to her!"

Old Man Chang glanced at him a few times and nodded: "That's exactly what I was planning to do!"

Hmph, daughters are so thoughtful. This brat only thinks about his mother; there's no room for him there.

It's good that Hongbing is assigned to his wife. He may not have any other skills, but he is very filial. We don't have to worry about him not taking care of us in our old age.

Xingwang must be kept by my side, and it must be done legitimately, otherwise that kid will definitely cause trouble. I've known since he was a child that Xingwang is not honest.

Old Man Chang waved his hand and said, "That's settled then. I'll give you a few days to get it done. After we get the marriage certificate, I'll have to hurry up and prepare for my wedding with Sister Yan!"

After saying that, he happily went out to find his lover.

Chang Hongbing remained silent. At middle age, with his parents, who had lived most of their lives together, getting a divorce, no one could laugh!

At Chang Lanhua's house, Aunt Yan was called over by Chang Lanhua and her mother-in-law after returning from a date at the park.

Aunt Yan is a distant relative of Chang Lanhua's daughter-in-law's family. Chang Lanhua's premature grandson needed constant care after birth, so she was asked to come.

Chang Lanhua's family was difficult to get along with, and because she was taking care of a sick child, Aunt Yan suffered a lot of mistreatment. Over the years, she has aged more than ten years. When she stands next to Old Man Chang, they look like they are the same age, so much so that Old Man Chang felt deeply empathetic when he heard about her painful past.

At the end of last year, Chang Lanhua's frail and sickly grandson finally succumbed to his illness and passed away. Originally, Aunt Yan should have packed her things and returned to her hometown, but for some reason, she stayed behind.

Then, through Chang Lanhua's connections, she got close to Old Man Chang and was about to rise to prominence, becoming the next mistress of the Chang family.

Chang Lanhua smiled and said, "Aunt Yan, you're back. How did the talk go?"

Chang Lanhua's daughter-in-law, Yan Dong, remained silent with a cold expression. Ever since her son died, Yan Dong had been shrouded in an aura of death, making her look eerie. As a result, Chang Lanhua's eldest son, Gangzi, was rarely home, saying that he was afraid of seeing this woman.

Aunt Yan smiled and nodded slightly to the two of them, a hint of shyness in her voice: "Brother Chang said he's willing to marry me. After he gets divorced, we'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get our marriage certificate!"

Chang Lanhua was overjoyed and couldn't stop smiling. She introduced Aunt Yan to Old Man Chang. At first, she didn't want to steal her mother's husband, but unfortunately, Old Woman Chang was useless. She fell seriously ill after working hard at her house, which made everyone blame her for being too wicked.

She doesn't think she did anything wrong!

Moreover, after being discharged from the hospital, Granny Chang was delirious and confused, unable to help her. In her heart, she still coveted the Chang family's property.

Among her siblings, her family was the worst off. Her eldest grandson, whom she had worked so hard to have, died of illness. No one's life was as miserable as hers.

It's hateful that her siblings are as cold-blooded as animals. Not only do they show her no care whatsoever, but they also blame her for being a bad person and harming their elderly mother. They have long since stopped seeing her.

Chang Lanhua harbored resentment towards her brothers and sisters and wanted to sever ties with them, but Yan Dong, who was immersed in the pain of losing her son, stopped her, and in the end, they did not break off their relationship.

Under the influence of harsh winter, Chang Lanhua's mentality underwent a dramatic change.