Chang Hongbing had no choice but to suffer in silence. As Chen Zhaodi got older, her temper became worse and worse. She threw a tantrum and demanded a divorce, which he could not agree to. His child needed to have a complete family!

Chang Hongbing gritted his teeth and agreed: "I'll listen to you, let my dad and the others move out!"

However, I still can't help but ramble on a bit.

"You, you have perfectly good apartments to live in, but you insist on occupying a bungalow in the alley, which has neither a toilet nor heating. I don't know what you're after. You'll regret it someday..."

He was abruptly interrupted by Chen Zhaodi before he could finish speaking. Chen Zhaodi was furious: "What nonsense are you spouting! I don't even plan to give them bungalows, do you really think I'd give them apartments!"

Chen Zhaodi poked his forehead hard: "Since you like being taken advantage of by others, go live at that woman's house. I don't believe that woman has nowhere to stay if she's not having an affair with your father!"

Chang Hongbing was furious: "Aren't you trying to drive my dad to his death? All he wants is for someone to take care of him in the future, and you won't even let him live in a house!"

Zhou Hongyu spoke up for Chen Zhaodi: "It didn't say that Dad couldn't stay, but no one else is allowed to come in!"

Chen Zhaodi raised her eyebrows at him triumphantly. Yes, no one else is allowed to enter!

Although she usually complained that Hua Ying was having a hard time finding a partner to get married, Old Man Chang wouldn't let Hua Ying down.

Hua Ying is a university professor, and she might get lucky and find a good family to marry into in the future. But if something disgusting like what happened with Old Man Chang happens, even the best families will have to avoid her.

Chang Hongbing was furious. Aunt Yan was more than ten years younger than his father. She was so young. If she wasn't after his father's possessions, why would she be willing to marry an old man? She wouldn't get any advantage from him. Why would she agree to that?

Chang Hongbing said helplessly, "This won't work, that won't work, what do you want me to do? Do you want me to watch my dad end up on the streets?"

Chen Zhaodi: Tsk, that's right, that's exactly what I think, but unfortunately I can't say it in front of you, my filial son!

Zhou Hongyu smiled slightly: "Big brother, don't worry, there's always a solution. Dad still has a retirement pension, right? If Dad insists on getting a divorce and remarrying, then let him take that money to rent a small house in the suburbs, and the two of them can live happily ever after!"

Chen Zhaodi clapped her hands excitedly: "Hongyu is right. Let Dad take his retirement pension and rent a house in the suburbs. It's close to the countryside and the prices are low there. If we're careful, it'll be enough to live on. If it's really not good enough, let that woman go out and earn money!"

He got more and more excited as he talked.

"You said yourself that your dad's lover used to work as a nanny at your sister-in-law's house. She's not some princess. She could work and support herself before, and she can continue to support Dad in the future!"

"Also, neither of our families cares about Dad's retirement pension. Let's just consider it a subsidy for their family. We shouldn't have any contact with them in the future. We don't need relatives like that. We only care about Mom!"

...

Chang Hongbing was completely speechless. Old Man Chang's meager salary was simply not enough for him to spend. He spent it fishing and drinking tea, leaving him with almost nothing each month, and he still had to ask his son for money.

In the few months since Old Man Chang started dating, he has secretly asked Chang Hongbing for a lot of money.

Chang Hongbing had no idea what the money was for. If he had known, he would never have given it away. It really ruined his mother's life!

Zhou Hongyu covered her mouth and chuckled. Chen Zhaodi had improved; she was handling even the worst people quite well. It seemed that Chen Zhaodi alone could manage the situation.

Zhou Hongyu kindly reminded him: "Sister-in-law, Dad's retirement pension may not be enough. He might have to ask my brother for money. You should also keep a close eye on his money!"

...

Chang Hongbing: That's exactly what I was thinking!

Chen Zhaodi put her hands on her hips and glared at him: "Chang Hongbing, starting tomorrow, you'll hand over your salary. If you dare to give Dad a single penny to support outsiders, you just wait! I'll divorce you, and then you'll go live with your dad!"

Chang Hongbing shrank back and agreed, "I won't give it to you. I'll hand over all my money to you!"

Chen Zhaodi nodded with satisfaction. That's more like it. The whole family should work together to deal with the heartless old man Chang.

Chang Hongbing wanted to secretly let her win, but she was the first to object.

The matter was considered settled. Chen Zhaodi smiled and saw Zhou Hongyu out. Chang Hongbing came out of the room and stood in the courtyard, sighing.

Qiao's mother, who had been silently observing their movements, came over to probe for information.

Mrs. Qiao smiled and said, "My dear in-law, I've vaguely heard that Grandpa Yaozu is planning to divorce Grandma Yaozu and marry someone else from outside. Is that true?"

Chang Hongbing's face immediately turned a dark brown: "This...this is impossible..."

My son and mother-in-law both know, it's so embarrassing!

Mrs. Qiao smiled and said, "Oh, really not? If that's true, then it's a huge joke. People will laugh their heads off if word gets out!"

Qiao's mother firmly stood by Chang's side. If Chang's father divorced and remarried, his heart would be swayed to who knows where. This matter was bound to fail!

Chang Hongbing's face stiffened: "No, no, that can't be!"

This whole ordeal made him disgusted with Old Man Chang. Although it was true that Old Man Chang hoped to have someone to take care of him in the future, the constant troubles left him exhausted.

Does it mean I have to divorce and remarry?

Who made that rule?!

*

Before dinner, Old Man Chang went home and, as was his duty, asked Chang Hongbing for money.

Chang Hongbing hesitated for a moment, then refused.

Old Man Chang was stunned for a moment, then cursed, "You brat, I've raised you all these years, and you won't even give me any money!"

Chang Hongbing suppressed his anger and spoke the truth: "Dad, it's not that I don't want to give you money, but please let me finish. I discussed this with Zhaodi and my sister-in-law during the day. If you insist on divorcing Mom and remarrying, you can use your retirement pension to rent a place and live with Aunt Yan. We will not allow any outsiders to live in our house!"

Old Man Chang was furious: "Why should I move out? You ungrateful wretches, do you have any conscience? All I want is for someone to stay by my side and take care of me in the future, and you insist on driving me to my death!"

He only dared to vent these words in front of his son.

If he dared to tell his daughter-in-law, Chen Zhaodi would climb onto the roof and tear off the tiles, making him miserable, and Zhou Hongyu would pretend to wipe away tears and hire someone to do something underhanded.

Chang Hongbing's face turned pale, and he didn't dare to talk back, looking like a submissive and honest man: "Dad, it's no use scolding me. There's nothing I can do. I'm just listening to them. Zhao Di even said that if I dare to disobey, she will divorce me. Then I'll have no choice but to pack my things and come to you!"

"Who wants you!" Old Man Chang cursed, revealing his true feelings.

Old Man Chang clutched his chest, feeling unwell, and muttered curses, "Everyone's hoping I'll die soon, not a single person in this family cares about me!"

He pointed at Chang Hongbing: "You're useless too. You treat what women say like imperial edicts. If you were more assertive, I wouldn't have to put up with this!"

At this point, Chang Hongbing wasn't stupid anymore. He muttered, "I'm useless, but my second brother is. I don't care anymore. Call my second brother and tell him to take care of this!"

Old Man Chang suddenly jumped up as if he had been provoked: "See? You just wanted me to die sooner!"