"Qiangzi, has it come to the point of divorce?"
No matter when or where, the first principle of mediating disputes is to reconcile them. Especially in this day and age, divorces are extremely rare, and arguments between couples are common, so it's natural for bystanders to try to mediate.
"Yes, yes, Qiangzi, she lives so far from her parents' home, but if you want to teach her, there are still ways."
"Yes, yes, a stepmother is never as good as a biological mother..."
Only after she said it did she realize that her words were ambiguous, and the people around her also criticized her.
"What are you talking about? Look at this biological mother, compared to the regimental commander's stepmother, who is more like a biological mother?"
"That's true, but what is she thinking? This is her own child, and compared to others, it's really... tsk tsk tsk!"
Li Erqiang had already vented his anger, and now he was rational and particularly clear-headed.
“Brother Wei, I’m going to work. I can’t let her take care of my child and the house anymore. Losing things is a small matter. I’m afraid that one day I will see my child’s corpse.”
"this?"
Even Wei Kangzhan, to be honest, wouldn't feel at ease with a mother like that, so he really couldn't bring himself to offer any advice.
He looked around at the onlookers pleadingly; someone opened their mouth to speak, but was stopped by those around them.
"Are you crazy? Can you guarantee you'll be good to the child after doing this?"
"Oh, this,"
Indeed, who would dare to say that?
If it were just a bite to eat or a piece of clothing, that would be one thing, but this is abuse! And it's against one's own children! No matter where you put them, this would be a sin against heaven!
No one dared to speak, and the scene grew quieter and quieter, with only the sound of the wind and Lu Zhaodi's sobs audible.
It's already winter now. The adults are fine, but they were all sweating from the lively atmosphere just now. When the breeze blew, the little one suddenly sneezed, which was especially noticeable in this quiet scene.
Before Jian Dan could even speak, the old man objected.
"Alright, alright, this is ultimately your family matter, and outsiders shouldn't interfere too much. But you were trained in the military, so you should have your own rules for everything. Whatever decision you make, the adults can always say what they want, kid."
When the topic turned to children, the old man's tone softened.
“Look, my granddaughter sneezed and her brows furrowed. What about your mother?”
snort!"
After saying that, she picked up the child, turned around, and left.
this?
Immediately, everyone's eyes turned to her. Jian Dan felt a chill run down her spine and looked at the old man's back with a hint of resentment. Why did you have to drag her into this?
However, there's absolutely nothing wrong with what he said; even Li Erqiang himself knows that.
“Brother Wei, ladies and sisters-in-law, there’s no need to persuade me anymore. I’ve lived with her for several years and I know her character well. I thought that since we’re far away here, the atmosphere is more civilized, and everyone here is reasonable, I could learn something from her.”
Unexpectedly, just one letter brought them back to square one.
"I married her because I wanted to live a good life, but now both children are well-behaved and sensible. Even when she torments them, they never complain to me. If it weren't for today, I probably wouldn't have realized that she... she's never truly cared about our family."
As he spoke, Li Erqiang turned to Lu Zhaodi.
“I know you can’t let go of your mother and brother. Since that’s the case, I’ll grant her wish and let you go back to take care of them yourself. I won’t leave her here to suffer.”
"The demobilization pay from previous years, the money I earned later, the money I earned after moving here, the money I earned from work points a while ago, the food and meat—all of it is in your hands. I don't want any of it. The only thing you're not allowed to contact is the two children."
Lu Zhaodi's sobs gradually subsided, turning into soft sobs. Jian Dan wondered if it was time for her to plead for mercy. After all, for women these days, divorce wasn't a particularly good option, especially for someone like her who lacked self-reliance and couldn't earn money. How would she live after going back home? How would she support her mother and younger brother?
I thought that scaring her like this would make her understand, right?
To everyone's surprise, the moment he opened his mouth, everyone was stunned.
"You really want me to take all the money and food with me? And you won't bother my brother anymore?"
The onlookers at the scene were all stunned!
Wei Kangzhan was completely stunned. He even picked at his ears and turned to look at Li Erqiang, thinking he had misheard.
The calmest person was actually Li Erqiang, the person directly involved. Perhaps he had seen it all too clearly; he even managed a slight smirk.
“I keep my word. I’m going to see the kids now, and when I come back we’ll sign the papers. I’ll find the political commissar to be my witness and get a letter of introduction. We’ll go to the county town tomorrow to get the divorce certificate.”
Li Erqiang really didn't want to argue with her anymore; the child was still in the hospital, and he hadn't even seen what he looked like yet.
Jian Dan felt embarrassed for two seconds, then took on another task for Political Commissar Qin.
Everyone thought the matter was resolved, and the onlookers were about to leave in twos and threes when they heard Lu Zhaodi say something.
"no!"
Li Erqiang had already walked quite a distance when he heard this, paused, and slowly turned around. There wasn't even a trace of his usual perfunctory smile on his face.
"This won't work, that won't work, what are you trying to do now?"
Don't you dare tell me you can't bear to part with your child; do you even believe that yourself?
"As for my two kids, you can keep them if you want, I won't fight you for them. But I don't trust you, what if you change your mind when you come back later?"
Li Erqiang, ...
Wei's resistance against Japan, ...
Simple,.......
The onlookers had the same expression: Did they change their minds?
Shouldn't it be Li Erqiang who regrets this matter?
Li Erqiang was also stunned for a moment, and he was also a little puzzled. How did this person live for so many years? Did he rely on this stupid brain?
So he strode back.
"So what do you mean? Sign it now?"
"Yes, sign it now, and we need the political commissar to witness it."
Li Erqiang stared at her for a moment, then decisively turned his head.
"Brother Wei, could you find me some paper and a pen?"
Someone nearby immediately agreed.
"No need, Captain Wei. My home is nearby, I'll go back and get it for you."
After saying that, he ran into a nearby courtyard.
Wei Kangzhan patted him on the shoulder sympathetically.
"If you've thought it through, then it's fine. But for the child, it's also a good thing."
"Brother Wei, the child..."
"Don't worry, the child is being taken care of."
Nowadays, with adults and children all in school, paper and pens aren't particularly rare. This man, a school teacher, was also quite observant; he quickly came out with a pen and a notebook, and thoughtfully carried a wooden board as well.
"Here, write it on."
I really don't know what to say or do. What kind of mess is this?
"Sister-in-law, we're going to find Zheng, would you like to come with us?"
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