Chapter 96: Received the Certificate
Got the certificate
Shen Yifan felt that what He Zheng said was right. He couldn't let Cheng Shuang face the divorce alone.
I took a taxi to my parents' house. Only my father was drinking alone in the restaurant, and my mother called Cheng Shuang upstairs.
The table was full of dishes, all of which were obviously Cheng Shuang’s cooking, but not much was eaten.
Shen Yifan went to the kitchen to get the bowl and chopsticks, but he didn't even finish half a bowl of rice and was scolded by his father for an hour.
Shen Yifan had been scolded many times over the years and had gotten used to it. He sat quietly without saying a word until his father got tired of scolding him and waved his hand at him.
"I don't care. Do whatever you want. I only ask of you one thing: don't make your mother angry, or I won't forgive you."
His father went out for some fresh air. Shen Yifan sat in the restaurant for a while. Seeing that there was no movement upstairs, he got up and went upstairs.
Just as I was about to knock on the door, I heard Cheng Shuang's panicked voice from inside, "Mom!"
Shen Yifan immediately opened the door and went in.
The mother was lying on the ground with her eyes closed. Cheng Shuang was kneeling beside her with a pale face. She took out her cell phone to make a call, but her hands were shaking violently.
Cheng Shuang looked up and saw Shen Yifan coming in, tears burst out, "Shen Yifan."
She called out to him helplessly and fearfully. Shen Yifan looked at her with his dark eyes, said nothing, and bent down to take the phone from her palm.
The ambulance arrived quickly.
As soon as the person was lifted into the car, the mother woke up and was sent to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. Shen Yifan followed the doctor out and returned to the ward. Cheng Shuang was holding her mother's hand and crying sadly.
"The doctor said it's nothing serious. It's mainly because you're too emotional. I've arranged for you to be hospitalized for observation. You can't get angry or get irritated recently."
Shen Yifan said this to Cheng Shuang, intending to tell her not to worry, but Cheng Shuang felt even more guilty after hearing it and kept saying sorry.
Chen Hong glared at his son.
"I'm not emotionally agitated. I just haven't had a good rest recently. You've been annoying me every day, and I haven't been able to sleep for several nights. You unfilial son, get out of here right now! I don't want to see you!"
Shen Yifan: “…”
Shen Yifan felt like smoking and went out to smoke.
After the door closed, Chen Hong began to comfort Cheng Shuang again. When her emotions calmed down, she held Cheng Shuang's hand.
"Shuangshuang, Mom knows you've been wronged. Just give Yifan another chance, just for one year, okay? If by this time next year, you still insist on getting a divorce, Mom will definitely support you."
Cheng Shuang's eyes turned red and she felt very embarrassed. When she met her expectant gaze, she swallowed the rejection that was about to come out of her mouth.
She didn't mind enduring another year of suffering, as she was already used to being disliked by Shen Yifan. However—
"Mom, I've agreed with Yifan that we'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow. If I go back on my word, he'll be unhappy."
Chen Hong patted her hands and said, "Leave Yifan to me."
Cheng Shuang went home to get her some clean clothes, and Chen Hong called Chen Yifan in.
"Yifan, I know you blame Cheng Shuang for what happened back then, but I also want to tell you that Cheng Shuang came into our family when she was 16. She's 29 years old this year. I've raised her for 13 years, and I know her personality better than anyone else."
"No matter how much she likes you, she would never do such a thing. I know my own child. If you hadn't ruined her innocence in public and made her pregnant, I would never have let her marry you."
"I know you blame me, but Yifan, Mom has never made a mistake in judging people in her life. In this world, there is no one more suitable for you than Cheng Shuang."
"Cheng Shuang insisted on divorcing you this time. I begged her with all the kindness I've shown her over the years of raising me, asking her to wait another year. If she still insists on divorcing after a year, then I really won't stop her."
"Mom can see that you are not without feelings for her. This year is for you to understand yourself. If you are still confused, then you can marry whoever you want. I don't care."
…
At 8:30 the next morning, Wen Ruan was dragged into the Civil Affairs Bureau by He Zheng.
He came out half an hour later with a red book in his hand. It was not until He Zheng pushed him on the passenger seat that his thoughts slowly returned to his mind.
What, you got the certificate?
Oh, last night He Zheng took advantage of her confusion and coaxed her to come get the marriage certificate today. He kept asking for it almost all night, and he finally satisfied her. She was exhausted like a dog, and he dragged her out of bed at seven in the morning and she went out at eight.
When she entered the Civil Affairs Bureau, she remembered that she had forgotten to bring her household registration book and asked to go back to get it. He then directly took out her household registration book from his bag.
"Last time when I moved with you, you asked me to put your household registration book there. I knew which drawer it was in, so I took it for you."
It’s true, it was premeditated.
While she was calming down, He Zheng came over, pulled the seat belt to buckle her up, and stole a kiss on her lips. He chuckled softly, his peach blossom eyes full of romance.
"I've got the certificate, so I have to go to your house. When can you find time? I'll buy some vitex in advance."
Wen Ruan was a little slow to react, "Vitex?"
"Yes, your mother didn't like me in the first place, and now I've taken you to the Civil Affairs Bureau. She doesn't need to beat me up, I'll take the blame myself."
Hearing him mention his mother, Wen Ruan was also very worried, "Just wait for my news."
…
That night, my mother and Aunt Lan were not working overtime, so Wen Ruan invited them to dinner.
In a very famous private restaurant in the city, the restaurant decoration is elegant and romantic, and the soft and pleasant music is very stylish, making people feel quiet and comfortable.
Wen Ruan specially booked a private room. The room was different from the romantic and cozy one outside. At this moment, the temperature in the room had dropped to freezing point.
Wen Hui'an looked at the marriage certificate in front of her with an extremely ugly face. She couldn't believe it. Her breathing became rapid and she was about to faint from anger. Zhong Lan next to her was prepared. She patted her chest gently to help her breathe.
"Don't be angry, don't be angry, listen to what the child says first."
With a bang, Wen Huian angrily threw the red book in his hand onto the table and pointed at Wen Ruan with trembling fingers.
"What did you promise me before? You said you wouldn't date him, and now we've even got the marriage certificate!"
Wen Ruan lowered his head and said, "I lost to Jiang Qingyan yesterday, and I was in a bad mood. I got drunk at night and slept with He Zheng."
Wen Huian was stunned at first, and soon became furious.
"You slept with him? He was the one who bullied you, right? You were drunk and he wasn't, so he must have been the one who bullied you!"
She stood up and was about to go find He Zheng to settle the score, but Wen Ruan said, "He was drunk, even drunker than me. I was the one who took the initiative to sleep with him, and I wanted to take revenge on Jiang Qingyan."
Wen Ruan lowered his head even lower.
"He Zheng is Yao Man's biological brother. Jiang Qingyan married Yao Man, so I married He Zheng. I wanted to disgust Jiang Qingyan, but I was the one who used He Zheng. He didn't bully me. I was the one who pestered him. I also schemed for him to get the marriage certificate. I forced him to take responsibility for me."
Wen Ruan thought about this reason all the way.
This sounds the most reasonable, and it can also restore He Zheng's image in front of his mother. By portraying He Zheng as a victim, his mother will treat him better in the future.
Bang!
A heavy slap came down, followed by the mother's angry growl.
"I raised you and gave you the best education, only to let you humiliate yourself? You want to destroy yourself for Jiang Qingyan?"
"He Zheng is from the Yao family. They want a match of equal status. They won't accept you. After the divorce, if you get pregnant, will you give birth to the child or not?"
Wen Ruan felt a sharp pain on his left cheek. The palm fan blew on his ears, causing a momentary tinnitus.
The words came out of his mouth.
"Of course not. Why would I? I'm a living example. I was born after your divorce. Facts have proven that without a complete family, children are unhappy."
"Ruan Ruan!" Zhong Lan hurriedly stopped her.
When Wen Ruan reacted, it was too late to take back his words.
Wen Hui'an's face was pale and her body was shaking so much that she could hardly stand. She closed her eyes, calmed down for a long time, and took a deep breath.
"You're not happy, right? Okay, I apologize to you. I gave birth to you without your consent. I'm sorry, since I made you so miserable."
She still had her eyes closed, not even looking at Wen Ruan, and her voice was cold.
"From now on, don't come back home. You're already married, so I'll just pretend you're not my daughter, and you'll just pretend I'm not your mother."
Wen Huian left after she finished speaking. Wen Ruan stood up to chase her, but Zhong Lan waved at her and gave her a wink.
Zhong Lan sent Wen Huian out and came back soon.
"Your mother took a taxi home first. She's very angry. Let her be alone."
Wen Ruan shrugged, tears streaming down her face like beads from a broken string. "I didn't mean to upset her, Aunt Lan. Did I make her sad? I didn't mean to."
Zhong Lan sat down next to her and sighed softly.
"I know, your mother didn't mean it. She used marriage to achieve a certain goal, just like you did back then. It didn't end well for her. Now you've followed her path, so she's reacting so strongly."
Zhong Lan rubbed Wen Ruan's head and asked, "Do you want to hear the story of your parents?"
Wen Ruan looked up with tears in her eyes. Zhong Lan took out some tissues and wiped her tears lovingly.
…
"Your dad met your mom in college and pursued her for two years. Your mom didn't want to be in a relationship at the time, but your grandparents wanted to sell her to a divorced old man for tens of thousands of dollars."
"Your mother found your father, told him about the family situation, and asked him if he dared to marry her. Your father was so happy that he got the marriage certificate with her right away. At that time, your father was a poor boy who had to rely on part-time jobs to support himself."
"When your grandparents found out, they said your mother was cheap and stupid for marrying a poor boy. Later, when your father's family came looking for him, they found out that he was the son of a wealthy family. His family wanted him to go into politics, but he insisted on studying medicine, which caused a falling out with his family."
"Well, your mom was broke back then, and your dad was from a wealthy family. Your grandparents were very particular about family background, so of course they couldn't accept your mom. But your dad was very strong. He knelt at home for two days, went on a hunger strike, and tortured himself to death. Your great-grandfather loved him the most, so he took the initiative and accepted your mom."
"Your grandmother still despises her background and tries to present her as a lady from a wealthy family. She imposes many harsh rules on her, forbids her from working, and speaks harshly to her, which really hurts your mother's self-esteem."
"Your mother was also moved by your father at that time. She didn't want to let him down, so no matter how difficult it was, she gritted her teeth and persevered. As she watched the days get better day by day, your grandparents came back."
When Zhong Lan mentioned Wen Huian's parents, her tone was heavy.
"They're like blood-sucking bugs. You can't get rid of them. They know your mom married a rich man, so they come to suck her blood. Your mom ignores them, so they go straight to your dad's house."
"They wanted money for their son's marriage, a house, and renovations to the ancestral tomb... Your uncle assaulted someone, and they asked your grandparents to contribute financially and physically. Your grandmother couldn't stand it any longer, and a conflict ensued. Your uncle pushed your grandmother down the stairs, and she was given critical illness notices several times. She almost died."
"Your grandmother and her family came to your grandparents' house to ask for money. Your mother never knew about this. Your father kept it a secret from her out of consideration for her pride. Later, when the matter became a big deal and your grandmother, fearing her son would go to jail, found her and asked her to intercede for her, she finally found out."
In the private room, Zhong Lan held Wen Ruan's hand tightly, her eyes red and her voice choked with sobs.
"The injustice your mother suffered back then... Alas, when your grandmother's critical illness notice came out, you didn't see it. Many relatives from your father's side came over, and they all scolded your mother. The humiliating words were simply unbearable to listen to."
"Your father was away on a business trip at the time. During the three hours he rushed back, your mother was abused by his relatives and could barely lift her head. She was even slammed against the wall, her head covered in blood."
"The most embarrassing thing was that your grandparents, fearing their son would go to jail, knelt at the door of the operating room to beg for forgiveness. They also pulled your mother down on her knees, pressed her injured head hard to the ground, and forced her to kowtow and beg for mercy. I felt suffocated watching from the side."
"Later, your father rushed in and protected your mother. He said that this matter had nothing to do with your mother, and was slapped twice by your grandfather in public."
"Your mother has always been strong-willed and self-respecting. She knew she would never be able to hold her head up in front of your father, so she filed for a divorce."
“…”
Outside the private room, Ni Fei leaned against the door. When he could no longer hear any sound from inside, he tiptoed away and ran to the bathroom to call Ruan Hao.
"Fuck, guess what I heard!"
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