Bian Haifang seemed to hear the sound of swallowing saliva, and began to believe her older brother's words to some extent.
Then she asked, "So, since he's such a good catch, how come he hasn't found a wife yet? According to you, he must be quite sought after."
"Highly sought after, how could it not be highly sought after!"
Bian Haitao affirmed, "Matchmakers have come and gone, but they've all politely declined. They say they want to find a well-educated and reasonable woman from the city, and that they don't have anything in common with country girls."
"Sister, although you're from the countryside too, you've lived in the city for so many years, and you've long since lost that rural air about you."
Bian Haifang nodded, thinking to herself, "Of course, I've learned a lot about dressing up and grooming over the years."
However, she was still worried and hesitated, "Won't people mind that I'm divorced and have a child from a previous marriage?"
Bian Haitao frowned. "You plan to take the child away?"
If you bring two children with you, it's hard to say, since nobody wants to raise someone else's kids.
But if you were alone, it probably wouldn't be a big problem. The man is a widower; would he really look down on you for being a divorcee?
Bian Haifang thought about it and agreed.
Although she has been married for many years, she lives a worry-free life, with her husband earning money to support the family and her mother-in-law doing the laundry and cooking.
She really hasn't been worn down by life. Her skin is so tender and youthful that it rivals that of an unmarried woman in her late twenties.
Seeing his sister remain silent, Bian Haitao added fuel to the fire, "Besides, with my sister's excellent qualities, even if that widower doesn't like her, there are plenty of other men who would like her."
Don't worry, I'll find you a man a thousand times, ten thousand times better than Ke Wenpei.
Although Bian Haifang really wanted to agree, after living with Ke Wenpei for so many years, she had long lost the ability to cope with life's changes.
Although her older brother's proposed future looked very promising, she still felt uneasy.
After saying so much, Bian Haitao still hadn't agreed, so he got a little angry.
His tone was somewhat harsh, and he threatened Bian Haifang in her ear, suppressing his anger, "Do you think your marriage can continue just because you disagree?"
Don't you even know who Ko Wen-pei hired? That's his bodyguard team! They're here today to demand an explanation. Do you think you can escape?
"Idiot!"
Bian Haifang's face was pale, and her whole body was swaying precariously.
Bian Haitao remained unmoved and continued, "If you weren't my sister, would I have the patience to find a way out for you?"
You have no idea, they came to our house today and almost chopped my parents and me up. Otherwise, would I have come to your door to persuade you to divorce your brother-in-law?
"Don't say your older brother didn't help you. If I hadn't rushed over and pulled you into the bedroom first, do you think they would have been willing to negotiate with you politely? They probably would have beaten you half to death and forced you to sign the divorce papers."
“No, impossible! They’re a guard team, they have to abide by the law!” Bian Haifang shook her head, her lips trembling.
Bian Haitao scoffed, as if mocking her overestimation of her abilities.
"Don't you think about it? Since they dared to make a move, do you think they're afraid of breaking the law? There's no electricity or surveillance now. As long as they deny it to the death, who can say anything?"
Besides, won't your husband take the blame for them? Just like you stood in front of me back then. Family disputes are rarely punished severely.
Upon hearing this, Bian Haifang felt as if she were in an ice cellar, and involuntarily shivered.
"Anyway, I've said everything I needed to say. You can decide what to do yourself."
If you continue to argue with Ke Wenpei, your family will no longer be your support. If anything happens in the future, don't come back to us. Just pretend the Bian family doesn't have a daughter like you.
"If you decide to divorce, my older brother will definitely find you a good marriage, a grand wedding that will be no worse than your life in the Ke family."
After saying that, Bian Haitao got up and prepared to leave the bedroom.
But Bian Haifang grabbed his arm, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Brother, you can't abandon me. Ke Wenpei doesn't want me anymore, and even those two brats hate me. If my family doesn't take care of me, wouldn't they want me to die?"
Bian Haitao raised an eyebrow. "Then tell me, what do you want to do?"
"I...I'll listen to you!" Bian Haifang hesitated for a long time, but finally nodded.
Bian Haitao laughed inwardly, but on the surface he pretended to be moved by the other party's righteousness and said, "Little sister, it's good that you think that way. I'm your own brother, would I harm you?"
Bian Haifang nodded excitedly, unaware of Bian Haitao's scheming.
Do you really think good marriage partners are so easy to find? Do you really think you'll get a good marriage partner? Do you really think the other person can live a life of luxury without paying a price?
Ha, aren't you being too naive?
Seriously, they're so stupid they don't even realize it!
Bian Haitao knew what kind of hellish place it was, but for certain benefits, it wasn't unreasonable to send his own stupid sister there.
Otherwise, should we take her home and support this freeloader?
Not only was he unwilling, but his parents and brothers also wouldn't allow it.
As for the old widower, although some of his actions were inhumane, he at least ensured she had enough to eat and drink, which could be considered a fulfillment of the brother-sister relationship.
Bian Haifang had no idea that her brothers were such a pack of wolves and tigers. When she married into that "paradise" full of hope, she discovered that it was hell.
Only when she was living a life worse than death did she realize how sweet it had been for her to have been given the indulgence that Ke Wenpei had given her.
Unfortunately, it was all too late. Deceived by her family, she could only lie in bed every night, welcoming and seeing off guests, enduring the sneers and curses of strangers, in exchange for a meager amount of rice, vegetables, meat, and eggs during the day.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
At this moment, Bian Haifang was persuaded by her brother, wiped away her tears, and then pushed open the door and went out.
She got straight to the point, sitting down on the sofa and saying, "My brother told me that you've come to divorce me. I agree to that, but I need Ke Wenpei to pay me compensation for my lost youth."
Ko Wen-pei laughed angrily, "Loss of youth? Does that mean I haven't wasted my youth by putting up with you for so many years? You're asking me for compensation for losses, so does that mean I can ask you for it too?"
Bian Haifang was speechless at the other party's remarks. She wanted to refute, but she wasn't confident enough. "Can men and women be the same? Everyone says that a woman's youth is short, while a man is still in his prime even in middle age."
Besides, I bore you a son and a daughter; haven't I at least worked hard for you, even if I haven't done anything particularly meritorious?"
Ko Wen-pei did acknowledge this point.
Although the child couldn't have been born without him, the man got his pleasure while the woman suffered the pain of pregnancy and childbirth.
Although he disliked Bian Haifang, he couldn't help but be grateful to her for ensuring that the Ke family would have a successor.
Seeing his silence, Bian Haifang pressed her advantage, "I don't want much, just two hundred catties of grain to keep me company. After all, without you, I'll have to make a living on my own."
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