Chapter 497 Do You Want a Kiss
The women in the living room were all crying with their children. Seeing their mother cry, Xiao Youyou immediately knelt on the sofa to wipe her mother's tears, while Xiao Mi'er, nestled in her mother's arms, cried along.
The veins on Zi Yisheng's forehead twitched. What was this?
"Shuoyang, life from now on will be no different than before. In fact, your great-grandparents, father, and aunts will love you even more, so we need to be brave and strong, okay?"
"Wuwuwu, Dad, I'll only cry this once, and I won't cry anymore."
Bai Chufan's heart ached. He hugged his son and patted him gently.
"Shuoyang, cry if you want to. Holding it all in will make you sick. Tell your family anything you want to say. Dad hopes Shuoyang can live happily in the years to come."
"Alright, no more crying. Let's all go eat!"
Looking at her grandfather, who was leaning on a cane, Ye Shenge suddenly felt that he looked much older at this moment. After all, no one wanted their children and grandchildren to have unhappy marriages.
Everyone ate dinner in silence. After dinner, Ye Shenge was taken away by Zi Yisheng. They took the children to Min Hang's place and then returned.
On the way, Ye Shenge leaned her head on Zi Yisheng's shoulder and murmured,
"Do you think I was too harsh today?"
"Too harsh? You guys have been too polite to her all along. It's quite something for a woman to live her life like that."
In Zi Yisheng's opinion, Luo Xueli was truly foolish. In the Bai family, where money was not an issue and she didn't need to work, she should have just taken good care of the children and loved her husband, at least making their home harmonious.
But she, with a good hand, played it poorly. Fine, even if she didn't want to contribute to her husband or children, she could have pursued her own career. But in the end, she gained nothing. She could only be so foolish.
"The two of them were bound to reach this point sooner or later, so you just accelerated the process today. The main reason isn't you, so don't overthink it in the future."
"How are you going to deal with Luo Xueli? She's Shuoyang's biological mother, after all. As long as you can control her mouth, don't be too harsh."
"After she signs the divorce papers tomorrow, we'll send her away, so she can never come back. Shuoyang and Shuobo will gradually forget Luo Xueli, and then you can all live your lives without interfering with each other."
"I'll have my cousin bring over the money that was promised to Luo Xueli tomorrow. You can find someone to deliver it to her then. She won't be completely without food or drink. She hasn't been in contact with society for years, and she might not even have the ability to survive."
"Got it. We'll consider this matter closed. Let's not mention it again in the future."
"Mmm, we won't mention it again."
Bai Chufan slept with one child on each side that night, pulling a blanket for one and changing a diaper for the younger son. Although he hadn't slept soundly all night, he was happy, especially seeing that both his sons were willing to be around him, which made him content.
Let it be this way. From now on, he would live with his two sons and take care of them as they grew up.
The next morning, Bai Chufan arrived at the entrance of the marriage registration office to wait, while Ye Shenge boarded a train to another city.
Luo Xueli was disheveled after just one night. She cried when she saw Bai Chufan.
"Chufan, I was wrong. Let them send me home, back to my maiden home. I'll definitely be obedient and won't say a word."
Bai Chufan got out of the car and stood in front of Luo Xueli. The couple who were once sweet now found themselves at this point.
"I've brought you the money and jewelry I promised earlier. After the divorce, take this money and live well. Zi Yisheng won't kill you."
"Is there really no possibility of reconciliation?"
"Yes, let's each go our separate ways. As for your family, as long as they don't do anything to harm the Bai family, I won't take any action. I just hope they can cherish what they have."
Luo Xueli signed the divorce papers like a puppet and was put into a car with two suitcases. She had no idea where she was going.
Bai Chufan carried a leather suitcase to Luo's father's house. It was actually very close to the Bai family. He had bought it at the time to make it convenient for father and daughter to meet.
"Brother-in-law, you're here. Where's my sister?"
Bai Chufan looked at Luo Xiaodi, whose face was beaming with joy, and found it ironic. He wondered what kind of expression he would have when he heard that his sister could no longer bring him honor.
"Where's your father?"
"My dad is in the house. Brother-in-law, didn't you say you'd let my dad take leave today? I took leave too."
Bai Chufan nodded and entered the house. Luo's father smiled and waved him to sit when he saw his son-in-law.
"Chufan, why are you here so early today? Where's Xueli?"
After sitting down, Bai Chufan recounted everything that happened last night and the initial reasons for their conflicts over the years.
"What, you divorced my sister? Do you have another woman outside that's why you're doing this to my sister!"
Luo Xiaodi jumped up. His support was gone. How could he brag in front of his friends? They all knew his sister had married into the Bai family, and he didn't want to be ridiculed.
Bai Chufan glanced at Luo Xiaodi, then said to Luo's father,
"Uncle Luo, our Bai family will not allow me to find another woman. From now on, I will only live for the children.
But for Xueli and I to reach this point, it was after careful consideration. I can only apologize for pulling Xueli into my world back then."
"Where is she now?"
Luo's father's throat constricted. His voice trembled as he spoke.
"I don't know, but she will live her life safely."
"What if I want her back?"
"Then you'll have to leave together."
Luo's father understood the helplessness of being unable to contend with this situation. He covered his face and shed silent tears. His daughter was not living up to expectations. She had a clear path to a bright future, but she chose to jump off halfway.
Luo Xiaodi was afraid his father would go with his sister. Even if he didn't know where his sister went, it was definitely not as good as Mingcheng.
"Dad, I don't want to find my sister."
"Get out!"
Luo's father slapped away the hand that was pulling his arm.
"Dad, if you want to find my sister, go by yourself. I'm staying in Mingcheng, and I'm going to take the college entrance exam. So you can't delay my future."
Bai Chufan originally intended to give the suitcase in his hand to Luo's father, but now he suddenly didn't want to. Or rather, he didn't want Luo Xiaodi to know about the money Luo's father was about to receive.
"Chufan, you bear a lot of responsibility for Xueli reaching this point. If you hadn't agreed to her back then, perhaps she could have married an ordinary family and might be living well now."
"Yes, this is indeed my fault. I shouldn't have accepted Xueli. I harmed her and the children."
"Since you admit it, then I beg you to let Xueli back. I'll take her away, and we'll never return to Mingcheng, okay?"
"Dad, I'm not leaving Mingcheng. If you take my sister away, I'll lose my job too. How will our family live from now on? I still have to go to school."
Luo's father stood up and slapped his younger son.
"Your sister has sacrificed so much for you. Now that she's missing, you're not concerned about her, but only about yourself."
"That's because she's stupid. She clearly stepped into the circle of the rich, but she couldn't even stand steady. She even wanted me to be disgraced with her. How can I go to school later!"
Luo's father picked up a nearby stick and beat him hard.
"I knew you were heartless. I let your sister buy you this and that every day. Now that your sister is in trouble, you're acting like this. I'll beat you to death."
Bai Chufan was extremely annoyed watching the scene and stood up to leave.
"Uncle Luo, I'll be going now."
"Don't go yet. I'll resign immediately. Take me to Xueli. I'll go with her. She must be in the most pain right now."
"What about your son?"
"I don't care about him. He's very capable. He's gotten quite a bit of money from his sister over the years, so he's not lacking in food or drink."
"Dad, you can't do this. I'm your son, and I'll be the one to support you in your old age."
Luo's father didn't care about that. He only knew that his daughter needed him, and without him managing her, she would still mess up her life.
"Chufan, I'm going."
Seeing the determination on Luo's father's face, Bai Chufan finally wavered.
"I'll make arrangements and then notify you, Uncle."
"Good, good. But Bai Chufan, you must treat my two grandchildren well. They've lost their mother, so don't let them lose their father too."
"I promise I will!"
Bai Chufan left with the suitcase. As he sat in the car, he shook his head. He would give it to Luo's father when he sent him off. As long as there was money, he believed they would be able to live very well.
Ye Shenge sat in the sleeper compartment, watching the scenery outside. She hadn't expected to travel by train this time. In the past, no matter how far Zi Yisheng traveled, he would drive.
"Are you feeling much better after going out?"
"I was already in a good mood. I'm just wondering how much Min Hang will be tormented!"
The smile on Ye Shenge's face couldn't hide her schadenfreude. They were quite irresponsible parents, abandoning their children and running off.
"Hahahahaha, Xiao Mi'er will surely cause countless troubles for Min Hang."
"He might even be called to school a few times."
Zi Yisheng rested his head on his wife's shoulder, inhaling the familiar scent of her. It was good to have a break from the children.
"Ding ding ding."
The knock on the door immediately broke their intimacy. Zi Yisheng moved to the opposite bed and assumed a serious posture.
"Come in."
The door opened, and a beautiful attendant pushed a small trolley.
"Excuse me, I'm here to deliver fruits and snacks."
She said, placing four plates of fruits and snacks on the small table. Her flushed face made Ye Shenge want to laugh. This was another young girl who wanted to see the legendary leader.
"If you need anything, feel free to contact me at any time."
"Mmm, you can go now. Don't knock randomly."
"Uh, yes, I'll leave immediately."
The young girl was so scared that she quickly closed the door and left. Ye Shenge picked up a piece of fruit and slowly ate it, looking at Zi Yisheng with a playful gaze.
"You scared her! She just wanted to see the person who appeared on TV."
Zi Yisheng also picked up a piece of fruit and popped it into his mouth. Raising his eyebrows, he leaned close to his wife's face.
"Aren't I afraid my wife will be jealous? I must be chaste and not give any opportunity to women with intentions. I must treat them all coldly."
"Mmm mmm, not bad. The child's father is doing very well. Worthy of praise."
"Then how about a kiss? Like how you kiss your daughter and son every day, a forceful one."