Chapter 3: Divorce after moving to the city
Cheng Xuyuan also had some memories of Shen Yumo's second brother Shen Yulin.
Some time ago, it was he who came to Chengjiazhuang Brigade to pick up Shen Yumo.
However, at that time, this second brother mostly talked to Shen Yumo and the second grandfather who was the head of the brigade, and I didn't even get involved with them.
Seeing Shen Yumo and Cheng Xuyuan getting in the car, Shen Yulin smiled and said, "Xiao Cheng, have you finished all the questions?"
Cheng Xuyuan, who had been eating coarse food for two days, had no intention of talking about the college entrance examination. He said politely, "It's done."
As Shen Yulin started the car, he said to Shen Yumo, "Second sister, how did you do on the test this time?"
Shen Yumo frowned slightly and said unhappily, "I think I did OK in Chinese, but I didn't write a lot of math. Many things looked familiar, but I didn't know where to start."
“I think this one is very close!”
Shen Yulin looked at his sister with a serious expression, and then looked at his brother-in-law who looked completely unconcerned. It should be his brother-in-law, after all, they haven't divorced yet. A sigh arose in his heart.
No wonder people say that when it comes to exams, the more knowledgeable a person is, the more difficult the questions are.
On the contrary, those who don’t know the answer are full of confidence and think the questions are easy.
How could he possibly get into college when he was this flabby ex-brother-in-law of his!
"The exams are over, there's no point in thinking about it anymore." Shen Yulin said, "Let's have a good meal today, as a celebration for you...you guys."
"Let's go back to Beijing together tomorrow."
At this point, Shen Yulin said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Xiao Cheng, I have already completed your formalities. We will take the train tomorrow night, and I will take you to the Cultural Center in Nancheng District to register the day after tomorrow."
“The work there is not busy and the income is okay.”
"What's the matter? Just come to me. I will never let you suffer any loss."
Shen Yulin couldn't say that he disliked Cheng Xuyuan.
Although he felt that this peasant from the countryside was not worthy of his graceful sister, but no matter what, the young man was deeply in love with his sister.
In order to marry his own sister, he even agreed to something like a fake marriage.
And he really did it! He was reluctant to let his sister marry a rural youth with whom he had no common language, but he could not fail to give him something in return!
After all, this kindness is worth remembering for a lifetime.
Shen Yumo seemed to have been prepared for returning to Yanjing tomorrow, so he didn't say anything when he heard his brother's words.
Cheng Xuyuan was stunned for a moment when he saw that they were leaving in such a hurry, but he didn't feel disgusted.
According to my memory, the entire Liguotun Commune is now taking advantage of the winter to dig the river and dredge the silt.
At my age, I am a good candidate for work.
Although he didn't hate working, he was still reluctant to do things like digging rivers and dredging silt in such a cold weather.
With just one step on the accelerator, the car stopped in front of the state-owned hotel.
I don’t know if it’s because the college entrance examination had just ended, but there were quite a few people dining in the state-owned restaurant.
Before I even entered the door, I heard a stern voice saying, "Comrade, from your looks, you should have just finished the college entrance examination."
"Don't you know that we just have different divisions of labor? If you keep yelling like this, please get out."
The person who spoke was a middle-aged woman in her thirties, wearing a white coat. At first glance, she looked like a nurse, but in fact she was a waitress.
The waiter scolded the customer. This kind of thing had never happened to Cheng Xuyuan in his previous life. But this time, he had learned something new! However, the people around seemed to be accustomed to this scene. Some people watched the fun, and some advised the waitress not to argue with the young man.
Under the guidance of Shen Yulin, Cheng Xuyuan and Shen Yumo came to an empty table.
Shen Yulin took the meal ticket and food coupon and quickly ordered a few dishes.
After finishing all this, Shen Yulin said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Xiao Cheng, I prepared four hard dishes. How about we have a couple of drinks?"
Have a couple of drinks?
Cheng Xuyuan looked at the jeep outside the window and was speechless for a moment.
"Brother, I...I think we should not drink before driving."
Shen Yumo glared at Shen Yulin and said, "Have you forgotten what our dad said to you before? Don't drink and drive."
After being taught a lesson by his sister, Shen Yulin smiled awkwardly and said, "Okay, okay, then let's just eat."
"Xiao Cheng, even though my second sister is fierce, she is the one that our whole family feels the most guilty about."
Shen Yulin poured a glass of water for Cheng Xuyuan and continued, "So, our whole family is grateful to you from the bottom of our hearts."
"My second sister said that if it weren't for you, she wouldn't know how she would have gotten through her life."
Shen Yumo seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes turned red.
"Brother, why are you bringing this up? It's all in the past!"
Shen Yulin did not listen to his sister at this time, but continued: "Xiao Cheng, if my sister spent her whole life in Chengjiazhuang, I might encourage her to follow you."
"But now, she has to go back to Yanjing and return to her normal life. If you two continue to be together, it will be a bit difficult and will only make both of you more sad!"
Cheng Xuyuan looked at Shen Yulin with a serious expression, and agreed with what Shen Yulin said in his heart.
Apart from anything else, in the movies, TV shows and novels I watched in my previous life, not to mention two people who had no common language, even lovers who loved each other madly in love when they were young would have to go their separate ways under the hardships of life.
What's more, he is not the master's bootlicker.
"Brother, I understand all the principles you are talking about."
"Don't worry, we will get the divorce done tomorrow."
Shen Yumo was stunned for a moment. She knew Cheng Xuyuan's feelings for her best. It was precisely because of this that she begged her father to help Cheng Xuyuan find a job that would provide him with a stable income and get him a city hukou.
She felt that only in this way could she feel less guilty.
But she didn't expect that Cheng Xuyuan would be so calm.
This made her feel very relieved, but at the same time, she also felt an indescribable sense of loss.
It’s like something that originally belonged to you, but from now on, it has nothing to do with you anymore!
Shen Yulin clapped his hands and said, "Being able to take it and let it go, and parting in peace, this is what a real man does."
"Even if my dad scolds me this time, I will still clink glasses with you!"
Cheng Xuyuan's head suddenly became big. He came here in Shen Yulin's car, so he firmly refused: "Brother, I made this decision calmly, so I will never drink."
"You can't drink it either, or I'll regret it."
Shen Yulin looked at Cheng Xuyuan with some regret, and finally said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"By the way, the divorce cannot be processed now. You moved to Yanjing in the name of my second sister's family, so it will take at least half a year before you can get a divorce."
"Otherwise, some things will be hard to explain."
While the two were chatting, the waiter came over with a pot of braised pork ribs.
It seems that the chef of this state-owned restaurant is quite good. The ribs look soft and tender, golden and shiny, and the soup is thick and fragrant. There seems to be a layer of sesame seeds sprinkled on the tempting ribs, which makes people think that this thing will melt in the mouth, right?
During the entire two days since he traveled through time, Cheng Xuyuan had not seen any meat at all.
In the morning, I had fried radish and Chinese cabbage. In the evening, I had stewed Chinese cabbage and potatoes. Although the yellow wowo was sore on the throat, the dried sweet potato bun was so delicious that I didn’t want to eat it again.
Just when Cheng Xuyuan was eager to try, Shen Yumo and Shen Yulin also picked up their chopsticks. Looking at the appearance of this brother and sister, they are also big eaters!
This time, I can't fall behind!
(End of this chapter)
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