Zhou Shangcai's face was covered in scratches. He dodged and fled away from Zhou Dasao's attack range. Just as he was about to express his feelings and grievances, he saw the Shen family's nanny supporting Zhou Pozi on the second-floor balcony and looking over.
At that moment, countless thoughts flashed through Zhou Shangcai's mind, and in the end, he lowered his head and backed down as always.
"If you want to sell the old house, then sell it!"
Last night, Granny Zhou talked with him all night, and even mentioned that Liangyu had secretly gotten a divorce certificate with Lao Tian without telling her family. Zhou Shangcai couldn't help but worry that if another child in the family got divorced, how would the old lady cope?
My parents have a harmonious relationship and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will remain loving and devoted to each other until old age.
Their children are so disappointing; one after another they want to get divorced. How can the old lady feel good about that?
Let them sell the old house that was allocated to them; it's better for him to suffer than for the old lady to feel bad.
Sister-in-law Zhou withdrew her hand and looked at him coldly: "Fine, then I'll find someone to sell you!"
You think you can coax me? No way!
I'm going to sell it!
Is your own home less important than a dilapidated house?
It was only on weekdays that the family was able to stay together.
Sister-in-law Zhou was in a good mood and gave him face. When they arrived at the family compound, they chatted and laughed, without revealing any of her emotions.
Zhou Zhongliang felt amazed. He had only ever had two women in his life: his first love, Chen Qiuxia, and his current wife and the mother of his child, Shen Keyi. He loved each of them to the core.
He doesn't quite understand what it feels like to settle for a marriage of convenience.
He believes in the principle of breaking up if things can't go on.
There is no longer any love between the elder brother and sister-in-law; all that remains is the kinship that binds them together. Is such a marriage still worth making do with?
After chatting at Zhou Hongyu's house, Zhou Shangcai's family and Zhou Zhongliang's family were going back to the villa area to stay overnight.
Zhou Hongyu tried to persuade Zhou Shangcai's family to stay.
As guests, Zhou Shangcai's family doesn't need to worry about where they stay tonight.
Zhou Hongyu therefore did not interfere with Zhou Zhongliang's family, because they did indeed have their own house in Beijing.
As the rightful person in charge, Sister-in-law Zhou declined Zhou Hongyue's invitation. She wanted to live in the villa area, which was more appealing to her than the strictly regulated family compound, no matter how you looked at it.
Zhou Hongyu didn't waste her breath and smiled as she saw Zhou Shangcai's family to the door.
Zhou Huai'an was sullen. His family was planning to send him abroad, and he wanted to learn more about the situation overseas from his aunt. He couldn't just go abroad without knowing anything about it, because no one could help him if something happened there.
He couldn't put his own safety aside.
However, Sister-in-law Zhou held an extraordinary position in the family. When Sister-in-law Zhou wanted to go back to the villa area to rest, Zhou Huai'an dared not disobey. So the father and son followed behind Sister-in-law Zhou in a sullen mood.
Sister-in-law Zhou glanced at the commotion behind her and was furious.
She finally realized who Zhou Huai'an was imitating—it was none other than Zhou Shangcai!
Back in the villa area, the Shen family's housekeeper had prepared a house for Zhou Shangcai's family in advance. Zhou's sister-in-law pulled Zhou Shangcai back to his room and gave him a good scolding.
Zhou Shangcai silently endured it.
After Sister-in-law Zhou finished scolding, Zhou Shang finally couldn't help but voice his long-held request: "Now that the matter of selling the house is resolved, you can take Huai'an back tomorrow. I will stay in my hometown to take care of the old lady from now on!"
"What did you say--"
This time, it was Sister-in-law Zhou's turn to be furious.
Sister-in-law Zhou looked at Zhou Shangcai in disbelief and roared, "Zhou Shangcai, you're staying? Fine! I have no problem with it at all. We'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get our divorce certificate tomorrow!"
Zhou Shangcai was at a loss. Wasn't the divorce already over? Why was he getting a divorce again?
If Sister-in-law Zhou insists on getting a divorce, it's not impossible...
While Zhou Shangcai was still considering the feasibility of divorce, his sister-in-law was already smashing things in a frenzy to vent her anger.
Sister-in-law Zhou smashed a lamp: "Zhou Shangcai, you're a scoundrel! Who do you think I did this for? If I didn't love you, I wouldn't bother with all this work for this family! You're making a fool of me!"
Pointing fingers and cursing.
"Zhou Shangcai, I thought you had thought it through when you agreed to sell the house and use the money to send Huai'an abroad. I never expected you to be so wicked. You want to force me? No way!"
Sister-in-law Zhou cannot forgive Brother Zhou for making the decision to stay in the capital.
Friends and family all know they are a model couple. Even if they are living apart under the guise of taking care of the elderly, she will become the subject of gossip in the future.
Sister-in-law Zhou smashed another lamp: "Divorce! Whoever doesn't divorce is a dog!"
Seeing Zhou's sister-in-law so mad, Zhou Shangcai couldn't control his temper either. He had already made concessions about selling the house, but Zhou's sister-in-law still wouldn't agree to let him stay in his hometown to take care of the old lady.
He simply couldn't understand what Sister-in-law Zhou was doing!
Zhou Shangcai's veins bulged: "Divorce! I'll do as you say, we'll divorce tomorrow!"
Sister-in-law Zhou was furious: "Fine, you Zhou Shangcai, you scoundrel! I've been married to you for decades, raised children with you, and even if I haven't done anything great, I've certainly put in a lot of hard work. You want a divorce!"
"Divorce! Let's get divorced tomorrow!"
...
The Shen family's nanny was tidying up in the living room on the first floor when she heard a noise coming from upstairs. She couldn't help but tiptoe and peek over the door.
He asked Zhou Zhongliang, who was sitting in the living room drinking tea, "Sir, is there anything we need to do?"
Zhou Zhongliang shook his head helplessly: "You don't need to do anything!"
Let's get a divorce, let's get a divorce. After the divorce tomorrow, the whole house will be peaceful.
Zhou's wife sulked all night, and when she woke up the next day, Zhou Shangcai was already dressed and solemnly told her to go get the divorce certificate.
Sister-in-law Zhou froze for a second, then roared, "Zhou Shangcai, I think you've really gone mad! We've been married for decades, we have children and grandchildren, and you want a divorce!"
Zhou Shangcai looked at her, confused: "You're the one who said you wanted a divorce!"
How did it become my fault again?
Looking back on all her efforts over the years, Sister-in-law Zhou felt it was all for nothing. Since that bastard Zhou Shangcai wanted a divorce, then so be it!
Sister-in-law Zhou got up and angrily put on her clothes.
Turning around, Zhou Shangcai walked over with a document and told her, "This is enough. After we get divorced in Beijing, you go back to Shanghai and invalidate our marriage certificate!"
Nowadays, the procedures are not so strict; as long as you have someone who can speak on your behalf, you can still get things done.
Unless it's something urgent, Zhou Shangcai doesn't plan to return to Shanghai. His children are all like his eldest sister-in-law, eloquent and persuasive. He's afraid that if he goes back to Shanghai, he won't be able to come to Beijing to take care of his old lady.
When Sister-in-law Zhou heard him say those words, her heart died the moment she heard them.
Sister-in-law Zhou followed Zhou Shangcai downstairs expressionlessly. Zhou Shangcai showed a relaxed expression, hoping that the divorce wouldn't be too troublesome.
Upon reaching the first floor, unexpectedly, Sister-in-law Zhou suddenly turned a corner and rushed towards Granny Zhou's room.
Zhou Shangcai guessed what she was going to do in an instant, but he was so frightened by her actions that he stood there dumbfounded.
Zhou Zhongliang ran over from the living room to stop Zhou's sister-in-law, but he was too late.
Sister-in-law Zhou rushed into Granny Zhou's room and slammed the door shut.
Granny Zhou looked at her eldest sister-in-law with confusion: "Eldest daughter-in-law, what are you doing?"
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