"Sister-in-law, we're going to see the political commissar. Would you like to come with us?"
She sighed. This was the most frustrating, absurd, yet also the most satisfying thing she had dealt with so simply. She barely said a word the whole time.
"I'll go too, how's the child?"
There was still lingering anger in Wei Kangzhan's eyes.
"The boy is alright; she didn't dare to make it too obvious. But the girl is not only malnourished from hunger, but she also has many wounds, some of them old, and two of her ribs are broken. Doctor Qin gave the person who brought her a good scolding."
Even Jian Dan was surprised.
"That serious? Then, you didn't tell him?"
Wei Kangzhan shook his head.
"He actually has a fiery temper, but all these years he's been trying to calm down because of the children, hoping that this person would treat them better. Now it's a good ending, so this result is acceptable."
In the future, it would be better for the three of them to live a peaceful life.
If I let him know what happened to the child now, I'm afraid he won't be able to control himself and might cause another death.
It's not worth it for someone like that.
"So, that's why you didn't urge him to see the child?"
"He was brought here by me. I knew some things about his family before, but he didn't pursue it. He was also afraid that the child would miss his mother. After all, most biological mothers are good, and stepmothers like the regimental commander's are not common."
It's easy to get rid of this woman, but if I find another, she might not be as good as this one.
"Isn't that just settling?"
"yes!"
The teacher in the crowd had already written the divorce application and was reading it to both parties. Lu Zhaodi only paid attention to what she wanted to hear: "The money, food and other supplies before the divorce will no longer be pursued by the husband. The two children will be with the husband. The wife shall not approach or ask for money or other property under any pretext in the future."
Even more meticulously than Li Erqiang's demands, she wrote a statement severing ties, which Lu Zhaodi gladly pressed her fingerprint on.
Wei Kangzhan sighed.
"Sister-in-law, look at this! Is this really your mother? What difference does it make whether you have a mother like this or not?"
"Yes, I have,"
He didn't expect Jian Dan to be able to respond.
"Having a biological mother is like suffering, not having a biological mother is like liberation."
Wei Kangzhan pondered,
"That's true, people aren't necessarily related by blood."
"Alright, the handprints are done."
Li Erqiang slowly handed over several sheets of paper to Jian Dan and Wei Kangzhan, who were witnesses.
"You can go back and pack your things now. You can take all your belongings with you."
No, you can take anything from the house.
The onlookers, especially the elderly women, couldn't bear to watch any longer and sighed, offering words of advice.
"Erqiang, you guys still have to make a living. If she takes it all, how are you going to survive?"
"Yes, even a broken home can be worth a fortune. These things, whether you study them or not, are all useful."
Li Erqiang's tone was indifferent.
"Auntie, this is the last time. Consider it repaying the child for giving birth to you."
I have hands and feet, and I'm strong enough to raise a child.
"Oh dear, you're just too kind. People treated the child so badly, and the child even ended up in the hospital, yet you're still so soft-hearted."
I took a quick look.
"Brother Wei, this Li Erqiang is no fool!"
Wei Kangzhan grinned.
"You noticed? Yes, you're smart enough and willing to put in the effort, but you're just being held back."
"It's definitely enough. He knows there won't be much good stuff left at home, but he still leaves people with the impression of being generous, soft-hearted, and kind. He's just building up his image for his child."
......
To be honest, Wei Kangzhan didn't realize it. He was still angry with the kid, thinking he was too stupid.
"Well, when we live here, there will be times when we can't take care of the children. We'll all have to lend a hand."
"Hmm, no problem."
As long as you don't do anything bad, simplicity doesn't matter.
Lu Zhaodi didn't know what she was in such a hurry for. After signing the document, she urged Li Erqiang to go find the political commissar.
Li Erqiang sneered but didn't refute. He turned and headed towards the camp. Jian Dan and Wei Kangzhan followed slowly behind, discussing where the parents' committee would need to intervene. The house had probably been almost completely emptied, and the three of them would still have to make a living in the future.
Li Erqiang is a veteran who doesn't have a permanent position here. He needs a divorce referral letter from the political commissar, which is essential at this time.
We're almost at the camp. I took a quick step.
"It's just getting a letter of introduction, Brother Wei. You go with me, I'll go and check on the kids."
Wei Kangzhan glanced at Li Erqiang, who was registering at the sentry post, and sighed again.
"Okay, sister-in-law, I'll go explain the situation. You go first, and I'll go check it out when I come out."
She didn't go to the ward; instead, she went to see Dr. Qin first. After the incident with Jian Wenxiu last time, Dr. Qin felt that he had gotten much closer to Jian Dan, and his smile seemed much more genuine when he saw her.
"Why did you come here? Are you feeling unwell?"
He sighed briefly, saw there were no patients, and simply sat down at his desk.
"I'm fine. I came here because of those two kids. I heard they were badly injured?"
Doctor Qin was taken aback.
"You, for them? They have nothing to do with you?"
"Don't you know, I'm in charge of a parent committee position? These kinds of things were excuses when I was pregnant and the child was small a couple of years ago. Now, it's not right for me to just ignore everything. They're so busy over there. It would be a bit of a jerk to dump all this trouble on Wei Kangzhan."
There are certain people and issues in the family compound that he can't interfere with too much.
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