Wan Tao dragged Gu Siyu home, closed the bedroom door, and the two fought again.
Aunt Wan was afraid that her son would be taken advantage of, so she kept knocking on the door and cursing Gu Siyu.
The more she cursed, the angrier Gu Siyu became, and the more ruthless she became in her attacks.
The entire house was filled with curses, banging, and tearing sounds.
Wan Tao was strong, but Gu Siyu was furious and scratched several bloody marks on his neck with her fingernails.
In the chaos, Wan Tao slapped Gu Siyu hard again, knocking her to the ground.
After a fierce fight, the two stopped, panting heavily.
Gu Siyu collapsed to the ground, covering her face and sobbing.
Wan Tao leaned against the wall, his neck burning with pain. Looking at the mess and the woman crying in distress, a deep sense of exhaustion and disgust welled up inside him.
He wiped the blood from his neck, his eyes cold, his voice filled with an unprecedented resolve, "Gu Siyu, I can't live like this anymore, let's get a divorce."
"!!" Gu Siyu's crying stopped abruptly. She suddenly raised her head, her face covered with snot and tears.
Her eyes were filled with disbelief. "You...what did you say? Divorce? Wan Tao, what right do you have to ask me for a divorce?!"
She reacted as if she'd heard the biggest joke in the world, struggling to her feet, her voice shrill and distorted with agitation, "Someone as outstanding as me, why did I marry a divorced man like you! To be your son's stepmother! What right do you have to ask me for a divorce?! Do you even deserve it?!"
"That's right! I'm not worthy!" Wan Tao sneered, his eyes scraping over her like knives. "I, Wan Tao, am not worthy of you, Miss Gu! Before we got married, who was it that promised me with open arms that they would be happy to be a stepmother and would live a good life together?"
And what was the result?! What's your attitude towards my mother?! What's your attitude towards patriotism and the Party?! I think you'd rather kick them all out! No… they haven't even entered the house yet, and you treat them like this? How am I supposed to live with you? Tell me!
He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, his trembling finger pointing at Gu Siyu's nose, "You actually dared to hit my mother today! Don't you even know how old my mother is! A vicious woman like you could never treat my mother and two sons well! Keeping you at home is just a disaster! We must get a divorce! There's no room for discussion!"
The word 'divorce' struck Gu Siyu's heart like a heavy hammer.
The anger and arrogance on her face vanished instantly, leaving only a pale, terrified expression.
Although she didn't like Wan Tao and didn't want to have a good life with him, she never thought about getting a divorce!
After all, she has no family to rely on!
There's no place for her in that house anymore; going back would only mean being looked down upon!
After being discharged from the military, she is now unemployed!
Where can she go without Wan Tao?
How do they make a living?
When she met Wan Tao's determined gaze, a huge sense of panic instantly overwhelmed her.
Coming to her senses, she rushed to Wan Tao, no longer throwing a tantrum, but pleading with a sob in her voice, "Brother Tao, Brother Tao, we can't get a divorce! I was wrong! I really know I was wrong!"
She reached out her trembling hand and hugged Wan Tao tightly around the waist, pressing her face against his chest, her voice becoming soft and seductive:
"Brother Tao, please don't be angry, okay? I was a fool, I was stupid! I shouldn't have talked back to Mom, I'll definitely change in the future!"
I swear! I will definitely take good care of my mother and cherish my country and the Party as if they were my own children!
Let's live a good life together, okay? Please... don't get a divorce... how can I live without one...
She looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, at Wan Tao's taut jawline, her fingers gently tracing circles on his back.
"Brother Tao...think about it, we've only been married for a short time, right? We didn't get married with the intention of getting divorced, did we?"
"Give me one last chance... this is the last time. I promise I'll listen to you in everything and live a good life with you from now on..."
Her sudden change in attitude left Wan Tao with mixed feelings.
Hearing her hold him, his body stiffened. Hearing her soft, tearful pleas and feeling her trembling body and the deliberate softness of her close embrace, the anger in his heart gradually subsided.
He looked down at the woman in his arms, her face streaked with tears, then thought of his weary old mother and two bewildered sons outside the door, and the wound on his own neck…
Furthermore, if he were to get a divorce, it would greatly impact his future prospects…
Finally, he sighed, his voice hoarse and weary, carrying a final warning, "Fine! Gu Siyu, remember what you said today! This is the last time!"
If you dare to treat my mother and son any worse, or cause any more chaos and embarrassment... you don't need to tell me, I'll file for divorce immediately! No one can stop me! Do you hear me?!
Gu Siyu sensed the softening in his tone and was overjoyed. She nodded vigorously and hugged him even tighter. "I heard you! I swear! Brother Tao, I will definitely change! I will definitely live a good life!"
She buried her face in his chest, concealing the complex emotions that flashed across her eyes.
Damn it!!!
If she weren't homeless and unemployed, why would she beg for this old, ugly piece of trash!
Aunt Wan pressed her ear against the door, listening for any sounds inside. When she saw no response, she panicked a little and continued banging on the door, calling out, "Taozi, Taozi, open the door!"
Gu Siyu then released Wan Tao, lowered her head, and asked, "I had a fight with my mother. What should I do next?"
She remembers!
That old hag still owes her a slap!
She'll make her pay back double sooner or later!
Wan Tao raised his hand and rubbed his temples. "I'll talk to Mother. They just arrived, they must be tired from their journey and haven't eaten well. Go and cook."
Gu Siyu: "!"
Her hatred grew stronger, but she had no choice but to pretend to submit!
"Okay, there's still some white rice at home, I'll steam some rice for them."
Seeing that her attitude had truly changed, Wan Tao felt much more at ease.
He turned to open the door.
Aunt Wan anxiously examined her son's condition. When she saw the scratches on Wan Tao's neck, her eyes widened, and she was instantly enraged.
Just then, Gu Siyu was heading to the kitchen when Aunt Wan suddenly raised her hand, her long fingernails scratching Gu Siyu's face. "I'll teach you to hit my son! You shameless slut!"
She acted too quickly; Wan Tao didn't even have time to react.
When he came to his senses, he quickly grabbed his mother, "Mom, I'm alright!"
"What do you mean 'nothing'! What old woman would dare to lay a hand on a man? I think she deserves to be taught a lesson."
In the past, Gu Siyu would have already beaten up this old hag, but Wan Tao was there, and in order to avoid divorce, she could only endure it!
Not only did she endure it, but she also put on a powerful performance, her tears falling instantly. "Mom, it was my fault today. I will never cause trouble again. I will definitely take good care of you and treat my two sons well from now on."
She took the initiative to admit her mistake, but Aunt Wan assumed that her son had beaten her into submission, and at this point she became even more arrogant, saying, "I don't need a lowly slut like you to offer me any filial piety, you..."
"Mother!" Wan Tao was exhausted. He forcefully pulled his mother into another room.
As soon as they left, Gu Siyu glared at Wan Aiguo and Wan Aidang with a sinister look.
Just wait!
She will remember all the grudges and humiliations of today!
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