The matter in the security office wasn't completely kept secret; everyone gradually found out after work. They had previously seen Sister Guan raising two children alone and had even asked her if her husband was living apart from her.
Guan Lian simply shook her head, and everyone understood, so they didn't ask any further questions.
I only found out now that we're divorced, and her ex-husband has come to take their son away.
"If there's a stepmother, there's bound to be a stepfather; it's better for children to stay with their mothers."
“The father did nothing wrong. She can’t take both of her two sons with her. He also wants someone to take care of him in his old age.”
Guan Lian ignored everyone's argument and rushed home after get off work. Song Qing wanted to talk to her, but he could only see her silhouette.
As soon as Guan Lian stepped out of the gate, she saw Chen Wei standing at the factory entrance. Upon seeing her, he immediately lowered his head and walked up to her with a sincere expression. The workers who had already left the factory turned around and looked at them in groups of three or five.
Just as if he couldn't see Guan Lian's dark face, and seemed to have forgotten that they had just fought that morning, Chen Wei didn't even bother to fix his clothes that she had torn, and silently stepped forward with a pale face.
He's been a nice guy for decades, and that quality has become an integral part of him. Plus, his wounded face makes him look exceptionally sincere.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong, please forgive me."
Regardless of Guan Lian's reaction, he loudly apologized in front of so many people coming and going. At first, Guan Lian would scold him a few times, but later she saw through his trick and pretended not to see it.
"Husbands and wives shouldn't hold grudges overnight. I think he has already admitted his mistake. Comrade Guan, you might as well give him another chance."
"That's right, we have two children too, so we might as well raise them together."
Divorce is rare nowadays, and most people still can't accept it. Seeing the man bow his head and wait at the door for so many days, most people feel that they should just let it go and consider it for the sake of the two children.
Chen Wei had been here for several days, and people started talking to him. He lowered his head and reflected on his actions.
"It's all my fault. I didn't know how to give in to her when I was angry before, so it's understandable that she was angry with me."
"Hey, Comrade Chen, you should try to persuade him again. I think you're a good person. I guess Comrade Guan is just angry for a moment. Try to talk to him more."
"This official has too much of a temper. He only cares about venting his anger and doesn't think about his two children. What mother can let herself be so capricious?"
Although Chen Wei didn't show it on his face, he was already very anxious. He took a few days off, and if Guan Lian didn't agree, he would have to go back.
She could only hope that her colleagues at the factory would also help her persuade her.
But Guan Lian goes straight home after work every day, and even if others want to persuade her, they can't find an opportunity. When she's at work, she puts on a stern face and says it's a private matter.
"This humble student?"
Chen Wei's stay these past few days wasn't entirely fruitless; at least he learned where his younger son went to school and when he got out, even though his older son had been with him the whole time, preventing the father and son from having a chance to talk.
Today, he finally got what he'd been waiting for.
Guan Lian only prevented her youngest son from going to school on the first day. After that, he never mentioned going with his father at home. Since she couldn't keep the child away from school forever, she asked her eldest son to take him.
Chen Junsheng clutched the bag in his schoolbag and cautiously glanced up at his father.
Chen Wei went over and took his hand. He had nothing on him, so he took out a dollar and stuffed it into his hand.
“Your mother won’t let me see you, so take this money first.”
"……dad"
"Don't be afraid, Dad will definitely take you away from here."
His older brother had been keeping a close eye on him these past few days, and today he left school a period early. However, Chen Junsheng didn't dare to linger outside and left quickly, looking back every few steps.
Guan Lian only lost her temper with him that day. After that, although she didn't talk much and was very serious at home, she didn't let them mention Chen Wei. She only told them that this place would be their home from now on.
However, Chen Junsheng eventually recovered from his initial tension and fear, and hope was rekindled in his heart.
He hoped his mother could forgive his father, he hoped to have a complete family, and he hoped to leave this place.
When Song Qing came out, she ran into Chen Wei, who was about to leave. She frowned, and Chen Wei looked at her for a moment before turning his head away.
"How can there be such a shameless person? Sister Guan was almost ready to stab him with a knife, but he still stands at the gate of our factory every day."
Back home, while picking vegetables, I scolded her. An'an is a little devil, she knows her mother has been in a bad mood these past few days, so she is exceptionally obedient. Now she is quietly going to the yard to get a branch to poke at the snow.
Lu Yang: "Sister Guan probably wants to wear him down, since he also has a job and can't stay here any longer."
“I know what Sister Guan is thinking. He’s a really annoying person outside. I see his face every day when I go out.”
What annoyed her most were the people in the factory who didn't know the truth. They assumed he had realized his mistakes and repented after only pretending for a few days. If it weren't for Sister Guan's cold attitude, they probably would have tried to persuade her countless times.
He probably used to pressure Guan Jie to prevent her from divorcing him, and now that he's gotten a taste of success, he's trying the same thing again.
"Anyway, I emphasize to the security department every day that he absolutely cannot be allowed into the textile factory dormitory. Xiao Sheng is also escorted by someone every day. I want to see how long he can hold out!"
If he weren't the father of two children, and it wasn't his duty to come and see the kids, I would have wanted to kick him out immediately.
Seeing that she was still angry, Lu Yang took out a handful of candy from his pocket and handed it to her. Song Qing squinted, and only then did he cough.
"The supply and marketing cooperative just got some new sugar. I heard it's delicious. Let me try a piece."
"...I remember someone saying they wouldn't buy snacks this winter?"
Lu Yang looked at the sky and the ground but dared not look at her. An An ran in from outside and saw the candy in her father's hand.
"Mom, this candy is delicious. You should try it. It's different from other candies."
She was mainly eyeing the candy wrapper, looking eagerly at her mother. Song Qing was amused by the father and daughter, and immediately took the candy and stuffed it into her pocket.
Then he handed the vegetables to Lu Yang to wash and went to the main room.
The newly arrived candy was expensive, and the wrappers were very pretty. An'an begged her dad several times before he would buy it for her, and she even put a small handful in her pocket, knowing it was for her mom.
An'an waited and waited, hoping to get the candy wrapper from her mother after she finished eating.
Seeing his mother go to the main room, he dropped the stick and followed her. Lu Yang smiled helplessly, picked up the vegetable basket, and prepared to cook.
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