Chapter 22: No Need for Your False Kindness

Hu Meili was unwilling to give in. “I…”

“What are you talking about?” Hu Laodie glared at her.

The money was in Liu Laohei’s pocket, it would be difficult to get it out.

Even if Hu Meili made a fuss, she wouldn’t get much, and it would also damage her reputation, right would become wrong.

“Go get the divorce certificate this afternoon, your brother and the others have to go to work. Tonight, your brother and sister-in-law will come over after work to help you pack your things.” Hu Laodie arranged everything clearly.

Taking leave from the factory would deduct money, everyone would only take half-day leaves.

Hu Meili also felt sorry for her salary, she didn’t want to drag things out until tomorrow, she said to Liu Laohei with a grievance, “Let’s go, go to the Civil Affairs Bureau. Hongying’s matter is settled, it’s time to take care of our business.”

The Zhao family gave the money, took  the letter of guarantee , looked at Hu Meili with disdain, spat at Liu Hongying, and left with a cold face.

Although Zhao Mu considered Hu Meili and Lin Xiangnan as allies in this matter, the incident started because of Lin Xiangnan, and their family lost one hundred yuan, Zhao Mu didn’t have a good attitude towards Lin Xiangnan and her mother.

As for Zhao Qi, he had forgotten the pain as soon as he was healed, he lingered and looked at Lin Xiangnan before leaving.

“Little bastard, what are you still looking at now that everyone has left?” Mother Zhao couldn’t help but slapped Zhao Qi on the back again, warning him, “If you don’t behave yourself, I’ll show you how I’ll deal with you.”

Having witnessed Zhao Mu’s shrewdness, Hu Meili no longer liked Zhao Qi, she said sarcastically, “Sister Zhao, you have to keep a close eye on your son, he’s like this, he’ll end up falling for a woman. Not everyone is a pushover, someone you can buy off with money.”

“That’s none of your business.” Zhao Mu said with a sarcastic smile, she pulled Zhao Qi’s arm and left.

Seeing them leave, Hu Meili spat at Zhao Qi’s back, then turned to Lin Xiangnan and said happily, “That woman is too arrogant. It’s a good thing you didn’t like that Zhao guy.”

If they had really become in-laws, she might not have been able to handle her.

Thinking about this, Hu Meili didn’t regret it anymore, she felt refreshed and went to the Civil Affairs Bureau with Liu Laohei.

The staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau routinely asked about the reason for divorce, Hu Meili directly replied, “Incompatible personalities.”

“Yeah, it seems like you’re really incompatible.”

The staff didn’t even have the idea of persuading them, the injuries on both of their faces were the best proof of their relationship, they were already beaten up like this, what was there to persuade?

Hu Meili and Liu Laohei signed and stamped their fingerprints, they took the divorce certificate and went back.

At this time, everyone in the courtyard was cooking, seeing Hu Meili come back, several aunties came over with their spatulas.

“Did you really divorce?”

“Oh, you two have been together for so many years, it’s a pity.”

Hu Meili waved her hand, shooing them away, “We did, we did. Don’t surround me, go about your business, my house is still a mess.”

“What’s the big deal? Just call us when you need help.”

“Yeah, it’s just a helping hand.”

“You and Liu Laohei divorced. What did you each get?”

“What about Hongying’s matter, is it settled?”

In order to find out some gossip, I hope you ladies don’t mind contributing a little.

Hu Meili didn’t intend to hide anything, she calmly said, “I’ll tell you later. The kids are still waiting at home.”

As soon as she got home, Lin Xiangnan reached out to her, “Mom, let me see the divorce certificate, I haven’t seen it yet.”

“Be careful, don’t damage it, I paid for it.”

Actually, the older generation didn’t care about these certificates, Hu Meili didn’t even have a marriage certificate, she insisted on getting this divorce certificate to appease the people from the factory and the neighborhood committee.

With this certificate, Lin Xiangnan and Lin Xiangxi’s going to the countryside could be delayed a bit.

Just as Lin Xiangnan took the divorce certificate, she saw Liu Hongying come over and ask Liu Laohei about the money.

“Dad, can that one hundred yuan…”

Before she finished speaking, Liu Laohei said, “The family still owes money, we have to repay it.”

Liu Hongying had already expected this outcome.

Whether it was a dowry or compensation, the money wouldn’t reach her hands, it would be used to fill the family’s hole.

Her ultimate goal in scheming against Zhao Qi wasn’t for money, but to leave the Liu family and find a better living environment.

In this family, she ate the least and was scolded the most. She hadn’t worn new clothes for many years, the clothes she was wearing were bought before she went to the countryside.

But she didn’t expect that Zhao Qi’s mother would be so dismissive of her, she would rather pay money than marry her.

Now her situation was even worse than before, Liu Hongying had to remind him seriously, “Dad, because of Zhao Qi’s matter, I won’t be able to get married properly for two years.”

Liu Laohei promised, “Then stay at home. Dad will support you.”

He was the one who was most reluctant to let his daughter stay at home and eat for free, now that he had the money, his attitude softened immediately.

“Okay. Then this 100 yuan will be my contribution to the family’s food expenses.” Liu Hongying didn’t resist, she compromised directly.

She couldn’t get the money anyway, she could only try to make her life at home better, and stay at home for a while longer, so that Liu Laohei wouldn’t casually find someone to marry her off.

Seeing Liu Hongying like this, Hu Meili couldn’t help but get angry.

“You’re so shallow. It’s a waste of my effort to find a partner for you. Just 100 yuan, in exchange for your good reputation now and a good marriage in the future, you’re really good at calculating.”

Speaking of this, Liu Hongying was also angry, she asked back, “Mom, is a good marriage in your eyes like the Zhao family?”

If Hu Meili’s information hadn’t been wrong, would she have been tricked so badly?

Hu Meili was unreasonable but confident, “Zhao Qi’s mother is powerful, but it depends on who she’s dealing with. If it was our little South, the Zhao family would have carried her home in a sedan chair. They wouldn’t be like this now, afraid that you’d stick to them and they couldn’t get rid of you.”

“Zhao Qi was coming to our house every day, you think his mother didn’t know?”

“You get what you deserve. The Zhao family’s conditions are good, but you can’t climb that high. Just like you don’t like the candidates your family introduces, they don’t like you either.”

Liu Hongying was willing to gamble with her reputation and cling to Zhao Qi, she didn’t want to accept the returned educated youth that Hu Meili introduced to her.

But the Zhao family was the same, they would rather pay money to settle the matter than accept Liu Hongying.

Hu Meili mocked, “It’s not like you can’t get married, why use these underhanded tactics to steal Little South’s man? Now it’s your turn to be unwanted, you dare to marry, even the returned educated youth won’t dare to marry you, it’s a waste of my kindness.”

“You’ve divorced my dad. Keep that kindness to yourself.”

Liu Hongying didn’t think Hu Meili had any kindness towards her, she didn’t think there was anything wrong with gambling this time, if she hadn’t fought for it, she would have died in the countryside, she wouldn’t even be able to return to the city.

Losing the bet this time doesn’t mean she will lose again next time.