60: You are no longer my husband; I have obtained the divorce decree.
When Shang Zhi woke up, she saw Pei Qing'an and Pei Yanxiu dressed formally and discussing something. Liang Shuyin said that there was an event in the west that she would be going for a few days and asked Shang Zhi if she wanted to go with them. Shang Zhi shook her head.
She didn't want to go with them; she was much more comfortable staying at home.
“If you don’t want to go, then don’t go. Mom will stay home with you. Mom will make whatever you want to eat.” Shang Zhi had always liked Liang Shuyin. Even though she had suffered a lot and been wronged by Pei Qing’an, she never let her bad mood affect the younger generation. She was always gentle and caring towards them and listened to everyone’s needs.
After watching the two leave, Liang Shuyin visibly relaxed, and her pace quickened considerably.
"Xixi, it's just the two of us at home these past two days. If you need anything, just ask. Don't be shy."
"Mom, there is something I want to discuss with you, and I don't know what your opinion will be."
"You said that I would definitely help you as long as I can."
"I want to divorce Pei Yanxiu, but he doesn't agree." Shang Zhi took a deep breath and said this. She didn't know if Liang Shuyin would understand or comprehend her.
“Mom, Uncle Pei is very good to me, but we are not suitable. I can’t stand having to listen to him in everything, and I can’t stand him monitoring me all the time. He is too domineering.”
"I can help you get the divorce decree." Shang Zhi never expected Liang Shuyin to say that.
“Xixi, I understand you. Yanxiu is a good boy, but his temper and personality are just like his father's, which is completely unbearable.” Liang Shuyin gave a bitter smile. The hardships she had suffered in the Pei family over the years could be told for three days and three nights.
"Mom, I can find a way to help you!"
"I can't leave." Liang Shuyin's voice was filled with despair.
“I am no longer myself. Now I still have A-Wang and Yan-Xiu. My fate is now tightly bound to Pei Qing-An. Of course, I can't blame him entirely. I also made mistakes. I am now paying for the sins I committed when I was young.”
“But you’re still young, Xixi. I’ll find a way to help you get the divorce decree. Then Yanxiu won’t be able to control you anymore, and you can live your own life. We all come into this world to live our own lives.”
"But Mom, if you help me like this, won't it cause you trouble?"
“It’s okay. My life has been full of troubles for a long time, so a little more won’t matter. But you’re different, Xixi. You’re still young, and you have plenty of choices. Although I sincerely hope that you and Yanxiu can be together, I also understand that a forced relationship will not be sweet and will only leave endless pain.”
"No one has the right or qualification to control another person. Perhaps a short separation to cool off would be good for both of you."
"Will he find out? If he finds out during the process, we're both doomed."
"Don't worry, your mother has been in Hong Kong for so many years, she still has some connections. He won't know, and by the time he finds out, it will be too late."
“Xixi, even if you two get divorced, you can still come to me if you encounter any trouble. You know, in my heart, you are not only my daughter-in-law, but also a younger version of me, another version of myself. I hope you will eventually be carefree and happy.”
"Consider it a dream that my generation couldn't fulfill, and let you realize it," Liang Shuyin said, her eyes welling up with tears.
“Yanxiu is too young, he has not experienced enough, and he is too deeply influenced by his father. Some of his ideas cannot be changed in a short time. It is not a good thing for the two of you to continue like this. Perhaps separating will make him see things more clearly.”
Shang Zhi felt a pang of sadness. She hadn't expected Liang Shuyin to say all this to her today, and to be willing to do everything in her power to help her.
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When Pei Yanxiu and Pei Qing'an returned after finishing their business, Shang Zhi had already left. Pei Yanxiu picked up his phone to call Shang Zhi, but no one answered.
“I was the one who made her leave, Yanxiu. Women shouldn’t be managed like that. You have to interfere in everything from head to toe. No one can stand that.”
"Mom? Do you know what you're saying?"
"Of course I know, how could I not know? I know it all too well! I'm already in this situation, I don't want anyone else to fall into the wolf's den!"
"I'm different from my dad!"
"What's the difference? I think you've almost inherited all the forceful control tactics, Yanxiu. This isn't how you date. You think you can keep her like this? Don't be naive. You'll only push her further away!"
Pei Qing'an stood silently to the side, coldly watching Liang Shuyin. Pei Yanxiu, unable to argue with his mother, slammed the door and left.
Shang Zhi soon received the divorce decree that Liang Shuyin had helped her obtain. Holding it in her hands, she was filled with mixed emotions. Whether her journey with Pei Yanxiu was right or wrong, it was finally coming to an end.
Shang Zhi found a new place near the school. Looking at the text messages that Lu Ke and Yu Qing had sent her at the same time, the little flame that had been suppressed in her heart for a long time was rekindled.
She had been with Pei Yanxiu for so long, missing out on so many wonderful moments, but now she could finally start over. She planned to fully recover from her illness before returning to school.
Lu Ke quickly learned that Wutong had moved out, bought a lot of daily necessities for her, and helped her rearrange the place.
"Brother Lu, no need to trouble you. You just go about your business. I'll handle my own affairs."
"No trouble at all, Xixi. I'm happy to be bothered by you, I'm more than willing. I wish you would bother me more. You've finally started a new life, I think we should celebrate. I know there's a newly opened restaurant nearby that's really good. Shall I take you there later?"
"Okay, I'm starving." Shang Zhi smiled at Lu Ke. Ever since she moved out, Lu Ke's advances towards her had become even more intense. Of course, she understood what he meant, but she wouldn't easily agree to date him. The probability of a seasoned playboy like Lu Ke seriously dating was even smaller than the probability of her winning the lottery.
The weather was slightly cool. Before going out, Lu Ke thoughtfully covered Shang Zhi with a blanket. As he pushed her out the door, Lu Ke kept chattering. He was very talkative and always made people happy.
As Lu Ke pushed Shang Zhi towards the restaurant entrance, a dark figure blocked their way. Shang Zhi looked up and saw it was Pei Yanxiu.
They blocked her way.
"Xixi, don't you think you owe me an explanation? No matter what, I'm still your husband, aren't I?"
"You're not my husband anymore, Uncle Pei. I've already received the divorce decree." Shang Zhi's tone was calm as she met Pei Yanxiu's gaze, a hint of triumphant satisfaction in her voice. What you didn't want to give me, what you tried so hard to prevent, I still got it, didn't I?
"What nonsense are you talking about? Who got you the divorce decree? Him?"
“It wasn’t him, but I did get it. I’ll send yours later, Uncle Pei. It’s over between us. We’ll go our separate ways from now on. I hope you can be happy.”
"Xixi, what nonsense are you talking about? How could we get a divorce? How could we get a divorce! This is impossible! We can't get a divorce, we can never get a divorce!"
"Are you talking nonsense, Uncle Pei? There's no such thing as a divorce that can't be finalized! I didn't marry you, I didn't sell myself to you! Besides, we agreed from the beginning that it was a marriage of convenience, and it's you who have been ignoring the contract and being unreasonable!"
“Mr. Pei, please note that you two are currently divorced. If you continue to harass Xixi, I will call the police.” Lu Ke stepped forward and pushed Pei Yanxiu away.
Shang Zhi was unwilling to continue the argument and turned her wheelchair into the restaurant.
When she sat down inside and was about to order, she looked outside and Pei Yanxiu was gone.
I can't describe how I feel.
"Don't be afraid, Xixi, I'm here. I'll always be with you." Lu Ke gently squeezed Shang Zhi's hand.
“Once you get better, we can go see the sea and waterfalls. You’ll forget all about it then. It was just a failed marriage, nothing serious.”
Since learning that he was divorced, Pei Yanxiu was completely dazed, as if he had suffered a huge blow and his steps were unsteady. He couldn't understand why such a big mistake could still happen when he had planned everything so meticulously and arranged everything perfectly.
It was Liang Shuyin who noticed something was wrong with him and, unable to bear it, took the initiative to tell him the whole story.
"Mom! How could you do this! Xixi is just confused for a moment and needs guidance. As long as I guide and teach her properly, she will gradually understand everything!"
"I am the best person in the world to her; she will never be happy without me!"
“Yanxiu, what you’re saying sounds so familiar. Your father used to say the same things to me.”
"So, do you think we're happy now?"
Pei Yanxiu's chest heaved violently, speechless.
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