Chapter 507 A Refined Young Lady from the Republican Era Gets the Male and Female Protagonists Killed (9)

"You...you've agreed to a divorce?"

Jin Shu nodded calmly, looking at Zhang Jisheng with a detached gaze. Compared to her previous shy and reserved demeanor, Jin Shu now seemed to be in a dominant position, with a serene temperament, composed attitude, and stable emotions, like a lily blooming gracefully.

On the contrary, Zhang Jisheng felt a little cramped in the small carriage, and his nose was filled with the faint scent of ink from Jin Shu.

It wasn't pungent or exaggerated, but its presence was so strong that he couldn't ignore it.

This was the first time the two had sat down to chat face-to-face. Zhang Jisheng looked at Jin Shu as if he were meeting her for the first time, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"If you agree, that's fine. I don't want to make things difficult for you, but feelings can't be forced. I'm sorry to have let you down, but I can't accept a feudal marriage."

“I know, that’s why I’m sitting here. Do you have time today? If not, please make some time so we can get a divorce right now.”

Divorce is still primarily initiated by men.

If both parties agree, they can go to the notary office to obtain a divorce certificate, and from then on, the two will have no connection or relationship whatsoever.

Zhang Jisheng never expected Jin Shu to agree so readily, and to launch a surprise attack when he was completely unprepared.

At this moment, if you hesitate for even a second, it will seem as if you are the one in a passive position.

So Zhang Jisheng completely disregarded what his mother had said, and ignored everything else, looking into Jin Shu's eyes and nodding readily.

"Of course, I can't wait."

"Did you bring your identification documents?"

Zhang Jisheng nodded.

As an officer, he naturally had to carry such a thing with him at all times.

"Okay, let's go then."

Zhang Jisheng had them driven directly to the notary office.

The whole process, from going in to coming out, takes less than ten minutes.

Before they went in, the two were an unfamiliar couple; after they came out, they became complete strangers.

Looking at the divorce certificate in his hand, Zhang Jisheng was momentarily dazed and incredulous, the whole process having been so smooth and seamless.

None of the crying, tantrums, and threats of suicide that Zhao Hanying and Jin Shu had anticipated actually happened. Jin Shu didn't even shed a single tear and completed all the procedures with a smile throughout.

When he finally came out, he had hoped to part amicably and say one last thing.

As soon as I turned around, I saw that slender, graceful figure in lake blue had already gotten into a rickshaw and left without looking back.

Judging from her expression, it seemed as if she wanted a divorce even more than he did.

Dispelling the faint sense of disappointment in his heart, Zhang Jisheng let out a long sigh of relief.

Finally, he broke free from the shackles of feudal marriage and regained his freedom!

None of the methods we had rehearsed before were of any use, and we got the divorce certificate just like that.

Zhang Jisheng returned to Wutong Mansion with a heart full of joy and delight.

Zhao Hanying was reading a novel by the window when she saw him stride in and stood up with a smile.

"What happy event has happened that makes you so excited?"

"Look, what is this?"

Zhang Jisheng placed the divorce certificate directly on the table.

Zhao Hanying looked at it with surprise and a hint of joy on her face.

"Divorced?!"

"We're divorced!"

Not long after she finished expressing her joy, she immediately asked again.

"How could she let you get a divorce so easily? Did you give her a lot of benefits? Tell me, what did you promise her? How much money did you give her to get rid of her?"

“I gave her nothing, I gave her nothing, and she just agreed to divorce me.”

"How is that possible!"

Zhao Hanying smiled incredulously, but didn't take it to heart.

Zhang Jisheng put his arm around her waist.

"Whatever, I'm divorced now, single, I've done everything you asked, and you accepted my proposal, so now..."

Zhao Hanying covered his mouth.

"There's still one request you haven't fulfilled."

"Given my current status and the high regard that Commander Liu has for me, what is one house? Even if it were eight or ten, I could afford it."

Zhao Hanying fiddled with her newly permed hair, looking at the man she had carefully chosen with great satisfaction.

“I know you’re amazing, but I just want to get married in a new house. Bailu Bay is a great place. It’s close to Wutong Mansion and it’s nestled against the mountains and by the water. Many of my classmates who have returned from studying abroad live there.”

I live there, and I can even exchange academic ideas with them from time to time.

As Liu Dashuai's personal translator, Zhao Hanying was highly regarded by him.

Therefore, there were quite a few men among the warlords in the north who were interested in her.

Besides Zhang Jisheng, another capable major general under Marshal Liu, Gu Rui, also had feelings for her.

That's why Zhang Jisheng felt so threatened and was determined to marry Zhao Hanying as soon as possible, so that no one else could covet her.

"Don't worry, once the reward is paid out, I'll have enough money to buy a house."

Besides, we still have an old house, right? It's in a good location, and most of the people living nearby are foreigners. I'll sell it and buy one for you in Bailu Bay.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hanying raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile.

"If you sell your old family house, where will your mother and sister live?"

I told you beforehand that I'm used to being free and easy all my life. I like Western style, but I can't stand the feudal family lifestyle in our country.

This isn't me being selfish; it's just that this is the kind of education I've always received. Do you understand?

Zhang Jisheng nodded repeatedly.

"Of course I understand. Don't worry, my mom and my sister plan to buy a house in the suburbs and live separately."

Besides, my sister is almost of marriageable age, how much longer can she stay at home?

As for my mother, she lives alone and it's peaceful; she won't bother us.

Zhao Hanying nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this.

The two snuggled together, watching the bustling pedestrian street outside the window as cars came and went.

Zhao Hanying suddenly said something.

"Your sister also wants to study abroad, what are your plans for that?"

Zhang Jisheng thought about it.

"Jiqing was deeply influenced by you and wanted to become an independent and free woman like you, which is why she had the idea of ​​studying abroad."

If she wants to go, then let her go, as long as she has the ability.

After all, schools abroad consider grades and spoken English proficiency; it's not something you can just get into casually.

"I didn't mean anything by it. You know I'm not like your ex-wife who speaks in a roundabout way."

Studying abroad means either going abroad on a government scholarship like I did.

You either have to pay for it yourself.

If you pay for it yourself, this expense is not a small amount.

It will cost close to ten thousand yuan in three or four years. Have you asked your sister to consider this?