Chapter 5: I Took Off My Brother's Green Hat (5)

Feng Wanyi went back to her parents' home early this morning, and before leaving, she declared that she would never get a divorce.

Ji Huaizhi looked at the man in front of him. Although his face was worn out, one could still see the superiority he had shown in his youth.

"Huaizhi, what if I were to divorce your sister-in-law... never mind, why would I say that to a child like you?" Ji Huaijin rubbed the stray hairs on his head.

You could tell he was extremely anxious and frustrated.

"Brother, let's get a divorce."

Ji Huaizhi didn't try to persuade him; he immediately advised him to leave.

Seeing his younger brother's still childish face, Ji Huaijin sighed, "Even adults don't separate so easily."

Thinking of my daughter, and her hysterical threats last night, I realized that my former lover, with whom I shared mutual affection, had turned out to be this way.

"It's not as simple as breaking up."

“I heard it yesterday.” Ji Huaizhi tilted his head: “She betrayed you, betrayed this family. Once unfaithful, always unfaithful.”

Ji Huaijin: "I need to consider Shushu."

Fortunately, he now has a younger brother to talk to, otherwise he wouldn't be able to bring himself to tell his parents about this.

"You're breaking up because you're thinking about Shushu," Ji Huaizhi said solemnly, his expression somewhat comical on a child's face.

Are you sure having a mother like that won't affect Shushu?

"Besides, there's a saying online that goes, 'There's no such thing as a one-time cheater or a recurring one.' What if you forgive her this time, and next time she goes out with Shushu and they get seen together..."

"Alright, stop talking." Ji Huaijin couldn't bear to hear what was to come.

I didn't expect this kid to be so confident about these things.

He thought about it all night, considering both forgiveness and divorce.

After struggling internally for so long, I still can't see things as clearly as a child.

His rationality was completely shattered.

The man's eyes showed weariness: "Take Shushu back with you later. I'll call Mom and ask her to help take care of her."

"Don't tell Mom and Dad, so they won't get involved. I'll handle it myself."

Ji Huaizhi looked at him sympathetically: "Brother, you have to pull yourself together."

Ji Huaijin looked up at him speechlessly: "I'm not dead, what's there to cheer up about?"

“I’m a man too, and I know you’re feeling bad right now. Call me if anything happens, I’ll always be there for you, brother.”

Hearing him say that, Ji Huaijin forced a smile: "Big brother isn't as fragile as you think."

Ji Huaizhi's eyes were filled with suspicion.

Ji Huaijin felt a lump in his throat: "Okay, I really am very upset. I've been with your sister-in-law for so many years."

"It's as if I've never truly understood her."

“I looked at her phone last night, and it’s like she has two personalities.”

He has always been a rational person. Even when he was furious last night, he was able to suppress his emotions. He has calmed down now.

Just thinking about her still makes me feel very sad.

Seeing that he hadn't let it go, Ji Huaizhi continued, "Brother, why don't you investigate her?"

Ji Huaijin looked up: "Investigate what?"

"What do you think?" Ji Huaizhi raised an eyebrow: "You can know a person's face but not their heart. Haven't you made a mistake?"

"It just so happens that your investigation can also help you prepare for the divorce. I overheard your argument yesterday, and my conclusion is that she definitely isn't telling the truth."

Ji Huaijin frowned.

Just as I was about to say something, I heard the door open.

The two immediately shut up and stopped talking about it.

"Dad," Ji Shu said, pursing her lips as she ran barefoot forward, "Where's Mom?"

Ji Huaijin's brows relaxed slightly, and he said gently, "Mom had something to do and went back to Grandma's house."

“I dreamt yesterday that you and Mom were arguing, and I was so scared.”

The child is young and woke up in the middle of the night yesterday but fell asleep again, so he has some difficulty distinguishing between reality and dreams.

Seeing his adorable daughter frown, Ji Huaijin reached out and smoothed her eyes.

Feng Wanyi, how could you be so heartless?

Don't you think about your daughter at all?

"Shushu, what's so strange about your parents arguing? Your dad and I have even fought before." Ji Huaizhi took her hand and said, "Go wash your face. We'll go to Grandma's house to play later."

"Is it okay?" Ji Shu's voice was sweet.

It sounds so heartwarming.

Ji Huaizhi cursed the original owner in his heart, but held her with one arm and said, "Of course, your uncle will take you to experience the ways of the world."

Ji Huaijin still felt a dull ache in his heart.

Seeing her daughter's smile, she hated Feng Wanyi's selfishness and lack of morality.

Ji Huaijin is currently torn between forgiveness and divorce, so Ji Huaizhi reminded him to investigate Feng Wanyi.

If he investigates thoroughly, she definitely won't be able to forgive him.

There's definitely something even more shocking about someone like Feng Wanyi.

Ji Huaizhi really wanted his older brother to get a medical check-up, but since he was just a child, he decided not to bring it up yet.

He'll understand once he finds out what's going on.

"Why are you back today? I thought you'd be at your brother's." When Ji's mother came back, she saw Ji Huaizhi sprawled on the sofa playing on his phone.

The little granddaughter sat obediently beside me watching TV.

"Grandma," Ji Shu called out sweetly, "My uncle brought me here."

"Oh my, my dear granddaughter." Mother Ji's eyes lit up with joy, and she affectionately pressed her cheek against her granddaughter's.

"Come whenever you want, Grandma will cook you something delicious tonight."

Ji Shu smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandma."

"Huaizhi, I'm going out to buy groceries. You stay home and look after Shushu." He said, picking up his shopping basket and taking out his coin purse to see if he had any money left.

She had originally planned that she and Lao Ji would just have a simple meal today.

Neither of them went to the farmers' market.

"Okay, I want to eat stir-fried shrimp," Ji Huaizhi said weakly.

"I'll go see if there are any shrimp left at the market." Mother Ji turned her head, then asked, "Are your brother and sister-in-law coming back?"

"I'm not coming back."

Thinking that the couple was still young and probably wanted to enjoy some time alone, Mrs. Ji said, "Wouldn't it be a bit inconvenient for you to stay at your brother and sister-in-law's place?"

"If it really doesn't work out, you should stay at home instead of going there."

Ji Huaizhi looked up: "Your eldest son needs my comfort right now, so don't give me any bad advice."

Ji's mother: "He has no upright conduct whatsoever."

"Shushu, stay home and watch TV obediently, and Grandma will buy you your favorite fish."

"Thank you, Grandma." Ji Shu looked at her uncle after her grandmother left.

He wanted to say something but then shut his mouth and turned back to watch TV.

Ji Huaizhi put down his phone: "What is it? Just say what you want to say."

"I need to pee," Ji Shu said shyly in a low voice.

Ji Huaizhi put down his phone: "Then why didn't you say anything?"

"I see you're busy." She was mainly too embarrassed to say it directly.

Ji Huaizhi carried her to the restroom, and after they finished, he told her, "Don't be shy about saying it. If you don't speak up, no one will know what you're thinking."

The child nodded.

Ji Huaizhi frowned. To be honest, Ji Huaijin should not have raised her to have such a personality, given how much he dotes on her.

"Shushu, what does your mom do with you when your dad isn't around?"

Ji Huaizhi said it unintentionally.

"This is a secret between my mother and me."

Ji Huaizhi raised an eyebrow: "Even Dad can't tell?"

The little girl kept her mouth shut, and looked at Ji Huaizhi with her big eyes.

That look in his eyes is really rare.

After watching TV for a while, Ji Shu became restless: "Where are Mom and Dad? Uncle, I want to go back."

"Mom went to Grandma's house, and Dad is busy with work." Ji Huaizhi coaxed her, "You'll be playing with your uncle these next few days. Call your dad tonight when he's done with his work."

I don't know what Ji Huaijin has been busy with these past few days.

Ji Huaizhi often video chats with Shushu while holding her, so he doesn't feel comfortable asking her directly with the child around.

However, Ji Huaizhi learned this from the system.

Ji Huaijin hired a private investigator to investigate Feng Wanyi's past and recent activities.

The two fell into a cold war.

To be honest, after being together for so long, Ji Huaijin really hoped that this would be the only time for her.