Chapter 43 The Female Supporting Character's Mother - Cooling-Off Period
As soon as she finished speaking, the two people opposite her looked at Yao Yao in shock. Zhao Kang's heart was in turmoil. He never expected Shu Yao to say such a thing. There was no hysterical roar, no heartbroken questioning, only calm indifference.
Zhao Kang was somewhat unaccustomed to Shu Yao's current appearance.
If Yaoyao knew what Zhao Kang was thinking, she would definitely roll her eyes at him. What a scumbag, not worth her losing her composure over.
Yao Yao was very relaxed, having laid out her demands and trump cards, waiting for the two people opposite her to respond.
Time passed slowly, and Zhao Kang finally broke his silence.
“Okay, you get custody of the child, the house, and the company. As for child support, I’ll decide based on the company’s performance. You know, housing prices are high in Jiangcheng, and rent is high. Plus, the company is in its early stages, and I need to make a living too.”
Yao Yao nodded. She could understand. She understood Zhao Kang, but she wouldn't push him to the brink. She preferred to see the scumbag regret his actions. She would live a better and happier life than the two people in front of her. Standing at the top of happiness and looking down on the scumbag struggling in life would definitely make her feel incredibly satisfied.
"I've prepared the divorce agreement. Sign it, but of course, take a closer look before you do. I'm an honest person and I never do anything immoral. Also, bring your household registration book and marriage certificate. See you at the Civil Affairs Bureau at 10 a.m. tomorrow." Yao Yao took the agreement out of her canvas bag and placed it in front of the two of them.
Zhao Kang: "...You..." He didn't expect Shu Yao to be so efficient, already having the divorce agreement prepared. Just as he was about to ask something, he met Shu Yao's unwavering gaze and fell silent again.
Yao Yao was farsighted. Before obtaining the evidence, she had Qi Haotian prepare several different divorce agreements, each with different contents. The only difference was the ownership of the house and the company. So Yao Yao brought them all with her before she came, just waiting for the right opportunity.
Xu Wan watched anxiously from the side. She hadn't expected this spoiled young lady to be so cunning. She had even prepared the divorce agreement and forced Zhao Kang to sign it when he felt most guilty. She had originally wanted to go back and persuade him again!
Xu Wan made small movements under the table, trying to remind Zhao Kang to reconsider.
Zhao Kang was still looking at the divorce agreement and did not respond to Xu Wan.
Without a second thought, judging from the expressions of the two people opposite her, Yao Yao knew there was something fishy going on. She deliberately said sarcastically, "Stop with the scheming, ma'am. You can also look at the agreement with Zhao Kang. I've clearly stated in it that the child will take my surname after birth, won't call Zhao Kang 'father,' and won't have any contact with him. You can rest assured. So you can make sure Zhao Kang doesn't have to pay child support and doesn't waste money raising a child who might not even acknowledge him."
Xu Wan: "..."
Zhao Kang: "..."
"Yao...Shu Yao, when did you become so mean?" Zhao Kang frowned at her, his tone somewhat irritated.
Yao Yao sneered: "Me, mean? Being mean is better than being shameless, right? You want both ways. If I put your shameless behavior online and let netizens comment, you'll see what it means to be powerful!"
"Sign or not? Hurry up, I'm waiting to go back, nobody wants to waste time with you!" Yao Yao's tone was icy cold, her eyes filled with disgust, as if she were facing a stinking fly.
Zhao Kang: "...I'll sign."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yaoyao handed her a pen.
Zhao Kang glanced at Yao Yao with a puzzled look. He had a nagging feeling that his girlfriend of four years had really changed and become a complete stranger.
After Zhao Kang signed the two divorce agreements, Yao Yao simply took one and put it in her bag, not bothering to say goodbye to the two of them, and left with a flourish. The two were left standing there, staring at each other in bewilderment.
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Yao Yao arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau at 9:30 a.m. the next day, which shows how eager she was to get there.
Zhao Kang arrived promptly at ten o'clock. Yao Yao, who was waiting in the lobby, saw him come in and asked in a dissatisfied tone, "Why are you so late?"
Zhao Kang: "...Didn't you say ten o'clock? It's only ten o'clock."
Yao Yao: "...Um, let's go in."
Zhao Kang: "Hmm."
After the two went inside, they filled out the information step by step according to the procedure. In the end, they received an infuriating message: they had to wait another thirty days before they could get a divorce, because there was a cooling-off period for divorce!
This infuriated Yao Yao, who asked the staff, "Can I skip the cooling-off period? I don't need a cooling-off period; I'm perfectly calm right now."
"By the way, he was very calm too." Yao Yao turned and pointed at Zhao Kang, her tone very sincere.
Zhao Kang is now certain once again that Shu Yao genuinely wants a divorce; it's not a ploy or an act. She's eager to escape this marriage.
Zhao Kang didn't suspect anything else, but seeing the person who used to think of him all the time and cling to him suddenly change so drastically and want to be as far away from him as possible, he felt a little uneasy and even a sense of loss.
The staff were very patient. This policy has only been in effect for a short time, and many people who come here have the same question: "Miss, I'm very sorry, this is a new policy. There is a 30-day waiting period for divorce by mutual consent, while only divorce by litigation does not require a waiting period."
Upon hearing the staff's explanation, Yao Yao knew she wouldn't be able to get the certificate this time. She turned to Zhao Kang and said, "How about I file for divorce? They said that divorce by litigation doesn't require waiting."
Zhao Kang: "...Can't you wait these thirty days? Besides, litigation also takes time, and it might not even be as fast as this."
Yao Yao said expressionlessly, "I can wait. I'm worried you'll regret it and waste my time!"
Zhao Kang said with a displeased expression, "Don't worry, I will never regret it."
Yao Yao immediately said, "Okay! You said it! Beautiful lady, remember to be my witness. If he changes his mind and doesn't want a divorce a month later, he's a complete scumbag!"
Zhao Kang: "..."
Staff: "..."
With double assurances, Yao Yao left the Civil Affairs Bureau satisfied.
Before obtaining the divorce certificate, Yao Yao chose to keep it a secret. Her attitude would not waver, as she was worried that problems might arise.
Shu Jianghai was a little puzzled that Yaoyao had stayed at home for so many days, which was unprecedented, although he was also happy that his daughter was by his side.
During dinner, Shu Jianghai looked at his daughter, who was enjoying her meal, and asked, "Yaoyao, why hasn't Zhao Kang come to see you lately?"
Yao Yao's expression remained unchanged as she ate and said naturally, "We met outside today, and he's going on a business trip again tomorrow, saying it'll last a month. I don't like the nanny's cooking; Mom's cooking is much better. I want to stay here. Mom and Dad, are you finding me annoying?"
Upon hearing this, the two immediately laughed. Wang Zhi gently tapped her daughter's head: "You silly girl, when have we ever found you annoying? We wish you could stay by our side every day."
Yao Yao smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, I love you so much!"
She wasn't exactly lying; she did meet with Zhao Kang today, but she just didn't say it was at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
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