Chapter 6
There must be a suitable excuse for divorce. From the current situation, Wang Junsheng does not have any major problems. In the eyes of others, he is the most promising person in the village. It would be a great honor for her to marry him.
In this situation, filing for a divorce would be difficult. Not only would Wang Junsheng disagree, but even her parents probably wouldn't approve. Divorce is a serious matter, and many people consider it shameful, both for the man and the woman. Even if she doesn't mind, there's no guarantee her family members will interfere. In other words, the prevailing belief is that marriage is a lifelong commitment, and divorce is unacceptable, regardless of good or bad.
Since there is no reason, then make one. Isn't something as important as taking the college entrance exam a ready-made one?
After Qin Xiang finished speaking, she looked at Wang Junsheng expectantly. Seeing him frowning at her, she said seriously, "I've only graduated from high school, and the farthest place I've been is the county. I have no vision, no experience. To be honest, I feel that I'm really not worthy of you, except for my barely presentable face. I want to keep up with your pace, keep up with your rhythm, and walk by your side to be envied and praised by others."
"Junsheng, so I want to go to college and stand beside you with my head held high as a college student. You love me so much, you will definitely agree to it, right?"
Qin Xiang looked at Wang Junsheng saying these words, feeling so disgusted that she almost vomited out the food she had eaten the night before, but there was nothing she could do, she really had to say this at this moment.
If it was before Cui Lianhua said those words to him, Wang Junsheng would indeed be moved. Who doesn't want his wife to be good enough to stand by his side and give him face?
But his mother would not lie to him. She always considered him when doing things. He had to admit one thing. There were many children from cadre families in the capital. Some of his classmates' parents even worked in the capital government. There were also many cadres from all walks of life. A farmer's child like him, even if he worked hard enough, would only look capable in the countryside. Once he really went out, he would not be able to catch up in some things.
Those female classmates were certainly excellent and came from well-off families, but he could honestly say he had never met a more beautiful woman in the capital than Qin Xiang. This gave him a subtle sense of pride when he felt uneasy and inferior around those outstanding people in the capital. No matter how outstanding they were, they couldn't match someone as beautiful as his wife.
But now his girlfriend wants to go to college and see the world outside.
After leaving here, would Qin Xiang still want to come back and live with him? There were so many nouveau riche out there, would Qin Xiang despise him just for his money, since he was just a university student on government subsidies?
In an instant, Wang Junsheng understood his mother's painstaking efforts. He looked at Qin Xiang with disapproval, "Xiangxiang, isn't life good now? You've also experienced the college entrance examination, so you should know how difficult and tiring it is. Besides, next year's college entrance examination English will be scored on a 100-point scale, and you haven't studied much, so you won't pass even if you take it."
Qin Xiang's smile faded. "How can you tell it won't work when you haven't even tried it? Do you have so little confidence in me?"
In a previous life, their company also had some export business. As Wang Junsheng's wife, Qin Xiang had also worked hard on her English to avoid being a hindrance. Even in the 1980s, even if there were some differences, she could still say that she would have no problem with the college entrance examination. As for other knowledge, in a previous life, she had taken the college entrance examination herself and worked hard to help her children take it. Why was it not possible for her to do so? She was only twenty years old now. Wasn't it normal for her to go to college?
Wang Junsheng frowned when he heard her say that. "I think the way we are now is pretty good. I'll take care of the outside affairs, and you'll take care of the inside affairs. After you graduate and join the company, you can be a cadre's wife and enjoy life at home. Someone in our family has to work hard, so someone has to take care of the family. Otherwise, if both of us are busy, who will take care of the family?"
He paused, his face full of anticipation, "I still want to have a child with you. How will you give birth to a child and raise a child after you pass the college entrance examination?"
Qin Xiang's eyes flashed with sarcasm, you idiot mother gave birth to you, go find your true love.
Qin Xiang said, "I can have children sooner or later. I'll be around 24 or 25 by the time I graduate, so it's definitely in time."
"But I'll be twenty-six or twenty-seven by then." Wang Junsheng didn't want to discuss this with Qin Xiang anymore, so he stood up and said, "Anyway, I don't agree with this."
Qin Xiang also insisted, "What if I really want to take the college entrance examination?"
Taking the college entrance exam wasn't her goal; she was just looking for excuses to escalate the conflict and achieve a divorce. Why hadn't she noticed Wang Junsheng was so selfish in her previous life? If Wang Junsheng was just feeling sorry for her, it would be fine, but based on her understanding, he was probably afraid that if she went out and became successful, she would become wild and look down on him. After all, divorce is shameful, so he would rather keep her at home as a woman who failed the college entrance exam, a woman who could stay at home peacefully, than let her pursue progress.
In her previous life, she had indeed lived according to the Wang family's wishes, but what did she get in return? No one could stop her in this life.
As expected, Wang Junsheng's face changed when Qin Xiang said this. He looked at her in disbelief, "What happened during the time I was away? Ever since I came back, you can see that my nose is not a nose and my eyes are not eyes. I have a good life, but I insist on taking the college entrance examination. If I really let you take the exam, can you really pass? Do you know English?"
"Stupid woman, do you know what this means?" Wang Junsheng said and walked straight out.
Qin Xiang laughed angrily, "Wang Junsheng, do you think I'm a clueless idiot? Have you forgotten that I also studied English in high school? Stupid man!"
Wang Junsheng stopped and turned back in surprise, "You actually understood."
Seeing Qin Xiang's angry expression, Wang Junsheng felt a little guilty. How could he let someone get hold of something he said in anger? He hurried over to apologize, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that to you."
Qin Xiang didn't look at him. She had been looking at Zhang's face for so many years, but now he was not as attractive to her as a toad.
Wang Junsheng wanted to reach out and hold her hand, but Qin Xiang shook him off. Wang Junsheng was a little unhappy and said, "I've already apologized to you. Can we just let this go?"
Qin Xiang asked, "What about my college entrance exam?"
Now Wang Junsheng refused to speak again.
Qin Xiang snorted and said, "I must take the college entrance examination."
Wang Jun was afraid that the conversation would continue, so he pushed the door open and walked out without asking any more questions.
At this moment, Qin Xiang felt really screwed. She almost said that she would divorce him if things didn't work out.
What a bastard old bastard.
Anyway, she has found an excuse. Wang Junsheng still has 20 days of vacation, and she must divorce him during this time. She really doesn't want to stay here for a moment.
The sound of quarreling in the east wing could not be hidden from the other rooms, but I don’t know if Cui Lianhua had warned them, but no one mentioned it at all when they had dinner together in the evening.
This was a good thing to consider. Yu Qiaomei had always been a quiet figure in the Wang family because she hadn't given birth to a son. Cai Hongyan was surprised by Qin Xiang's idea, but she was also worried that Qin Xiang would actually take the college entrance examination. Qin Xiang was already the most outstanding daughter-in-law in her mother-in-law's eyes. If she went to university, wouldn't she become the apple of her mother-in-law's eye? Therefore, Cai Hongyan didn't agree with Qin Xiang taking the college entrance examination. She would rather Qin Xiang stayed at home and was an eyesore.
As for Wang Dazhu, the old man never interferes in family affairs. He eats when there is food, smokes when there are cigarettes, listens to nice words, and pretends not to hear anything unpleasant. Not to mention other men and children, who dare not interfere.
Cai Hongyan tried hard to liven up the atmosphere, but unfortunately the meal was quite dull.
Cai Hongyan, racking her brains, suddenly said, "Mom, Xiaoxiao's winter vacation is coming soon, right?"
It's only the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month. In previous years, high schools would have their winter break around this time.
It would have been fine if it was brought up in the past, but today Qin Xiang happened to be talking about the college entrance examination, so hearing that Wang Xiao was on vacation would be a fuss, right?
Sure enough, before Cui Lianhua could scold her, Qin Xiang spoke again, "Mom, Xiaoxiao and I were classmates back then. To be honest, she never did better than me in her studies. She failed twice, but you still paid for her college entrance exam. You said you treated me like your own daughter, but you refused to pay for my studies. You only said it was a pity that my family didn't pay for my college entrance exam. Now you don't agree to let me try. It seems that everything you said before was a lie."
It would have been fine if she hadn't reminded her, because once she reminded her, Cui Lianhua remembered it.
Cui Lianhua first knew Qin Xiang because of her daughter. She happened to run into Qin Xiang, who lived in the same dormitory, while delivering food to Wang Xiao in the county. At that moment, Cui Lianhua felt that a girl like her was worthy of her college-educated son. So, as soon as Qin Xiang failed the college entrance exam, she approached the Qin family with high demands, directly convincing them to agree to the marriage. If she hadn't been so eloquent and clearly explained the stakes to the Qin family, Qin Xiang might have actually retaken the college entrance exam.
In the year since they got married, Cui Lianhua has been a gentle, kind and loving mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law.
But she never thought that her words to coax her daughter-in-law would become the other party's handle to seize the problem and use it to talk here. Cui Lianhua was so angry in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face. She could only wipe away her tears, "It's not that mom doesn't let you study. Xiaoxiao is not married yet, and it's not bad for you to study for two more years. If you asked me when we just got married, I would let you go to study no matter what. But now it's been so long, can you pass the exam if I let you take it? Taking the college entrance examination not only costs money but also takes energy. You and the third child are getting older, so don't you have to consider having children? Qin Xiang, mom really loves you and doesn't want you to be so tired, so I made plans for your future life."
Qin Xiang almost rolled her eyes. "It's not too late now. I'm confident I can pass."
Whether I can pass the exam is another matter, but now I have to show my attitude.
Before Cui Lianhua could say anything, Cai Hongyan said, "Third brother's wife, didn't my sister-in-law tell you that it's so easy to get into college? Even the third brother took two years to get in, and there are those who took three or four years. You're already twenty, and if it takes three or four years to get in, you'll be in your twenties. Wouldn't that waste your time? Isn't it enough for the third brother in our family to be a cadre? It's so nice to have a ready-made cadre wife. Why do women have to compete with men for those things? You just can't see through it."
Qin Xiang said, "That's right, I just can't see through it." She looked at Cui Lianhua, her eyes red. "Mom, I don't really have to take the college entrance examination. I just want to prove myself. I've been holding this pride in my heart for over a year. I'd feel bad if I didn't take it. And you always say you treat me like your own daughter, and this reaction really scares me."
After saying that, Qin Xiang covered her mouth and got up and went back to the house.
The Wang family members looked at each other at the dining table in the main hall.
Cai Hongyan asked, "Third brother, why did your wife have to take the college entrance examination? She was fine before, why did she start making trouble as soon as you came back?"
How Wang Junsheng knew this was something he himself was puzzled about. He stood up and said, "I'll go take a look."
Cui Lianhua said worriedly, "Third brother, you should persuade her well and don't quarrel. Xiangxiang also wants to improve herself and become better. If it really doesn't work out, we can only agree. Xiangxiang is a good child. Even if she succeeds, she won't disown our family, right?"
Wang Junsheng was inexplicably shocked when he heard this. Yes, the excellent Qin Xiang would be even more outstanding if he could get into university. He might be the one who felt ashamed standing next to him.
Therefore, Qin Xiang must not be allowed to take the college entrance examination.
"I understand." Wang Junsheng responded and got up to go out. When he returned to the room, he found Qin Xiang reading a book there.
Look at the cover, isn't it the textbook he left behind after the college entrance examination? After the college entrance examination, many people came to borrow it, but Wang Junsheng was not happy about it, thinking that it was the evidence of his excellent performance in getting into college, so he kept it at home. Unexpectedly, Qin Xiang picked it up one day.
Wang Junsheng went over and took the textbook, pursed his lips and said, "I don't agree with you taking the college entrance examination. You are my wife, you have to listen to me."
Qin Xiang wasn't angry when the book was taken away. She looked up at Wang Junsheng and asked, "I'll ask again, are you really not going to let me take the college entrance examination?"
Wang Junsheng turned his face away from her, but Qin Xiang understood what he meant. Qin Xiang was very satisfied with Wang Junsheng's persistence in this regard. She also understood why Wang Junsheng and Cui Lianhua did not agree with her taking the college entrance examination.
To put it bluntly, he was afraid that after she got into university and became more outstanding, she would no longer look down on Wang Junsheng.
What a pity! Even if she fails to get into university and doesn't take the college entrance examination, she doesn't plan to live this life.
Qin Xiang: "Since you don't agree, then let's get a divorce."
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