Chapter 116 Follow-up to the Divorce Application
Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Mao Mao stayed at home for less than half a day, but got bored and ran back to the military dog training base.
Textile Factory Accounting Office
Tomorrow is October 1st, 1970, National Day.
Gu Yihan was in a very good mood after having three consecutive days off.
Min-jie packed her things listlessly, ready to be the first person to leave the factory when it was time to get off work.
"Xiao Han, you have a three-day holiday for National Day. Aren't you going to visit your mother-in-law?"
After hearing Su Yonghong's question, Gu Yihan asked in confusion, "Do we have the custom of returning to the husband's family home for National Day?"
Su Yonghong: "..."
Minjie laughed and explained, "We've been watching you for so long, and we've never heard you mention your in-laws."
"Isn't it a holiday? You can go back to your in-laws' house to catch up on your relationship."
"People tend to develop a stronger bond when they meet, and seeing each other more often can reduce conflicts."
Gu Yihan thought to herself, "Who can say for sure?" She casually replied, "My husband said we'll go back during the New Year."
Bicycle parking area
Gu Yihan bent down to unlock the bicycle, and when she looked up, she was startled to see Qiao Shuhui standing in front of her.
How come you look so haggard after only ten days? Your face is covered in spots.
Qiao Shuhui glared at Gu Yihan with malice, "Are you happy now? Even if Lin Yifei divorces me, you can forget about marrying him."
Gu Yihan was so angry she laughed. "Are you fucking crazy?"
"Are all the men in the world dead? Is Lin Yifei the only good one, and everyone has to like him?"
Gu Yihan didn't want to pay any attention to her at all, and pushed her bicycle, intending to pass Qiao Shuhui directly.
It's true, wherever Gu Yihan goes, the other side blocks her way.
Gu Yihan's good mood for the day was ruined by Qiao Shuhui. She shouted angrily, "Get out of the way!"
Gu Yihan glanced at Qiao Shuhui's stomach with a mocking look: "You'd better protect the baby in your belly."
"I'm not responsible if my bicycle accidentally hits you."
Thinking of the baby in her belly, Qiao Shuhui subconsciously took a step back.
She couldn't let anything happen to the child in her womb; it was her last bargaining chip, otherwise she would truly lose all connection with Lin Yifei.
Gu Yihan stared at Qiao Shuhui for a moment, seeing that she knew to back down, got on her bicycle, and rode away.
She herself really didn't understand what Qiao Shuhui was thinking. Knowing the course of history, even a pig could take off.
Even if they lacked the ability and skill, didn't they know to buy a small apartment in Shenzhen in 1982 and a property in Pudong, Shanghai in 1993?
Lost in thought, Gu Yihan quickly returned to the family compound.
At the entrance of the courtyard, Aunt Chen held her crying grandson while waiting for her eldest daughter, Zhou Hua.
"Hey, why is this little guy crying?"
As Gu Yihan spoke, she took a White Rabbit milk candy out of her pocket and handed it to the little boy.
The little guy saw the big white rabbit in front of him, and his crying stopped immediately. He even hiccuped.
His eyes were brimming with tears, his little mouth was pouting, and he was looking cautiously at the White Rabbit milk candy in Gu Yonghan's hand.
She reached out to take it, then glanced at Aunt Chen who was holding her, and buried her little head in Aunt Chen's shoulder and neck.
Gu Yihan was amused by what she saw, and she smiled as she stuffed the candy into the little guy's hand.
Aunt Chen whispered to her grandson in her arms, "Gousheng, hurry up and thank your aunt."
Gu Yihan was taken aback when she heard Aunt Chen call the little guy's name.
She didn't even notice the child quietly calling her aunt; she thought to herself, "That name is just too..."
Gu Yihan looked conflicted and said to Aunt Chen, "Aunt Chen, this name doesn't sound good, we need to change it."
When Aunt Chen saw Gu Yihan's expression, she laughed: "You're young and don't understand. Children have to be given humble names when they're young so that they can be kept in check."
After saying goodbye to Aunt Chen, Gu Yihan went straight back to her own courtyard.
For dinner, Gu Yihan made braised pork and picked some green vegetables from the yard, blanched them, and then made a cold salad.
She had just placed the prepared food on the living room table when Lu Huailin returned. He went straight into the bathroom to wash up.
Gu Yihan walked into the yard and saw Lu Huailin washing the clothes he had just changed out of.
She urged, "Wash your clothes after you finish eating. The food will get cold, and it will upset your stomach."
Lu Huailin quickly washed the clothes and hung them on the clothesline.
Lu Huailin walked to Gu Yihan's side, quickly kissed her on the cheek, and said, "Wife, you've worked hard."
Gu Yihan had already gotten used to Lu Huailin's sudden kisses and didn't feel shy at all.
"Eat your food. I still have something to ask you." Gu Yihan placed a bowl of rice in front of Lu Huailin.
Lu Huailin took a bite of the braised pork and said to Gu Yihan with great respect, "My wife is amazing. Her braised pork is even better than that of the state-run restaurants."
Gu Yihan rolled her eyes at him in her heart; she wasn't in the mood to care who made the best braised pork right now.
Gu Yihan felt a pang of anxiety, and asked softly, "Didn't Lin Yifei submit his divorce application a while ago? Why hasn't it been approved yet?"
Lu Huailin did not answer the question.
Instead, he told Gu Yihan about Shen Yujie's upcoming wedding: "Shen Yujie is getting married the day after tomorrow. Let's go together and add some excitement."
Gu Yihan was speechless. What was this all about? She asked anxiously, "No."
"What does whether Shen Yujie gets married or not have to do with whether the divorce application is approved or not? I'm asking you why the divorce application wasn't approved?"
Lu Huailin looked at Gu Yihan meaningfully and chuckled, "What do you think?"
"We can't let her get a divorce and then marry someone with good prospects right afterward."
Gu Yihan stared at Lu Huailin, a sudden inspiration flashing in her mind.
She suddenly realized, "Your boss did this on purpose; he's trying to cut off Qiao Shuhui's escape route!"
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