Chapter 117: Shen Yiyi’s Change in Attitude Stunned Everyone  

Father Li nodded. Offering help was an act of kindness, while not offering it was simply within one’s rights. He also understood the difficulties of his third son’s family.  

Without hesitation, he made the final decision. “Since that’s the case, let me say a few words. Daya is back, and I will pay for the house! You brothers, help if you can, but if you can’t, I won’t force you! After all, this old man can still work. Raising another daughter is no big deal—I can afford it! Daya, you will go and get a divorce tomorrow! I will find someone to build you a house. Don’t worry, with your father here, everything will be fine.”  

“Wuuu wuuu wuuu—” Li Daya started crying again, moved by her father’s support yet heartbroken that, at her age, she was still making him worry.  

Mother Li originally wanted to say something, but upon seeing her daughter crying so sorrowfully, she wiped away a tear and silently accepted the situation.  

However, Li Daya couldn’t bear to put her father in such a difficult position. Choking on her sobs, she said: “Father, maybe… maybe I shouldn’t… wuuu—”  

Li Chen looked toward his wife.  

Shen Yiyi grasped his hand and said: “I’ll do it.”  

Then she turned to Li Daya. “Elder Sister, if you truly feel that you can’t go on with Chen Jianjun and want a divorce, then get a divorce!”  

“The world has changed. We are no longer bound by the outdated virtues of the past, like the so-called Three Obediences and Four Virtues—obeying one’s father before marriage, obeying one’s husband after marriage. Divorce is not a big deal anymore. We often chant the Chairman’s words: ‘Women hold up half the sky.’ But this is not just an empty slogan. If you don’t understand what ‘half the sky’ means, just look up—what happens if half the sky falls?”  

“The entire sky collapses! This proves that women have already become the backbone of society. We have the same ability as men to earn a living through our own labor. Women can support themselves just like men—and even live better lives!”  

“Look at the bigger picture—how many women are employed in the cities? Their earnings are no less than men’s. Now, let’s talk about our own village. Some women here earn even more work points than the men! Elder Sister, you are diligent, hardworking, and don’t have a whole family to support. Are you really worried that you won’t be able to take care of yourself?”  

“Besides, Father is willing to stand behind you and hold up the sky for you. Since you have a way out, why not take a chance? In the Chen family, you will always be nothing more than a beaten and scolded wife. But if you get a divorce, I can’t guarantee you’ll live an amazing life, but it will certainly be better than staying with the Chen family!”  

“……”  

For a moment, silence filled the room as everyone stared blankly at Shen Yiyi.  

From the moment Shen Yiyi began speaking, Li Daya’s swollen red eyes gradually lit up, as if she could already see the future that Shen Yiyi had painted for her. She wiped her tears away with all her might, sniffled, and, though her voice was choked with emotion, she finally spoke with determination. “I… I will get a divorce!”  

“……”  

Hearing her response, Shen Yiyi let out a sigh of relief. At least all her words hadn’t been in vain.

Just as the situation was settling, Jiang Ailing suddenly jumped out and stirred up trouble again. “Second Sister-in-law, you’ve said so much, but why don’t you put your money where your mouth is and help Eldest Sister? You’re so rich—taking care of one more person wouldn’t be a problem for you!”  

Before anyone could respond, Shen Yiyi’s gaze shot toward Jiang Ailing like a cold arrow. “Since you don’t have the ability to help, don’t concern yourself with whether others do or not. You think you can run your mouth on my turf? Who gave you the face to do that? Get out of my house immediately—don’t dirty my floors, understood?”  

Her words were absolutely merciless. Not only was she scolding Jiang Ailing, but she was also stomping Li Sanhong’s dignity into the ground. Li Sanhong’s face turned pale on the spot.  

Jiang Ailing refused to back down and opened her mouth to argue, but Li Sanhong had already lost the nerve to stay. He forcibly dragged Jiang Ailing out of the house.  

Father Li and Mother Li hadn’t expected Shen Yiyi to explode like that, and they were momentarily stunned. The room fell into awkward silence.  

Li Chen had also never seen his wife curse someone out so fiercely before. Just as he was about to comfort her, Shen Yiyi shot him a glance and muttered: “Relax, I’m not actually angry—I just find her disgusting.”  

Li Chen: “…”  

After saying that, Shen Yiyi turned back to Li Daya. “Eldest Sister, it’s not that I won’t help you, but even if I want to, you have to stand on your own first.”  

The sudden shift in her demeanor left everyone dumbfounded. Even Li Daya, who had been crying moments ago, didn’t dare to shed another tear, afraid of irritating Shen Yiyi. She quickly wiped her face and spoke cautiously: “I—I understand. Sister-in-law, just hearing you say all this, I’m already very grateful!”  

Shen Yiyi nodded. “It’s good that you think that way. Once you get divorced, I can see if there’s a job for you in the city.”  

“Mm…”  

Li Daya nodded, but a second later, she processed what Shen Yiyi had said and her eyes widened in shock. “Mm???”  

Mother Li had heard everything clearly. Suppressing her excitement, she asked: “Second Daughter-in-law, are you saying that you might be able to find a job for Daya in the city?”  

“The county textile factory will be hiring at the beginning of the year. I know their labor union director—I can ask if there’s a spot for Eldest Sister.” Shen Yiyi replied.  

Labor union director…  

Mother Li didn’t know what level of authority that position held, but it sounded important.  

As for the uncertainty in Shen Yiyi’s words, Mother Li chose to ignore it entirely. In her mind, Shen Yiyi’s family background was undoubtedly powerful. Even when her mother came to visit, she was escorted by a government vehicle. Knowing a labor union director was hardly surprising.

Originally, Mother Li had been worried that if her eldest daughter got divorced and returned to the village, she would be ridiculed by others. But if she secured a job in the city, who would dare to mock her? People would be too busy feeling envious!  

Just as she was about to say something, Li Daya spoke up. “A job in the city should be left for Second Brother. I… I can stay at home and farm with Father and Mother…”  

Mother Li hesitated again.  

Li Chen had already spoken. “Sister, you don’t have to worry about me. I already have a job—I’ll start after the Lantern Festival!”  

His words were like a bomb dropped into the calm waters, sending shockwaves through the room.  

Mother Li was in disbelief. “Second Son, are you serious? What job?”  

“The transportation team.”  

The transportation team—what a great opportunity!  

Mother Li was thrilled, and even the usually composed Father Li repeatedly said: “Good! Good! Good!” The eldest brother and his wife were also happy. For a moment, the excitement overshadowed the sorrow brought by Li Daya’s situation.  

Li Daya was just as overjoyed. Tears that had only just stopped began to well up again. She turned to Shen Yiyi and said repeatedly: “Thank you, Second Sister-in-law!”  

Shen Yiyi: “…” She had spoken so cautiously—why did everyone just assume she could definitely get Li Daya a job?  

“Alright, let’s discuss the details of the divorce now.” Shen Yiyi said.  

Unknowingly, she had become the de facto leader in this matter, holding even more authority than Father Li. As soon as she spoke, the room fell silent.  

Li Daya said: “I’ll go back tomorrow and tell them I want a divorce.”  

“They won’t agree to it so easily.” Shen Yiyi shook her head.  

At the same time, Li Chen sneered. “Letting them off with an easy divorce would be too kind.”  

?  

Shen Yiyi and Li Chen exchanged a glance.  

Li Chen said: “Wife, you tell them.”  

So, Shen Yiyi explained her plan. As she spoke, everyone’s eyes gradually lit up. They discussed until midnight, carefully going over the strategy.  

When it was time to leave, Father Li, Mother Li, and the eldest brother’s family prepared to head back.  

Originally, Shen Yiyi had wanted Li Daya to stay at their place, but Father Li took the initiative to say that Li Daya should return to the old house and stay with them. Shen Yiyi did not insist further.  

Before leaving, Mother Li was still cursing Chen Jianjun under her breath. His wife hasn’t come home, and he doesn’t even bother to look for her—what kind of man is he?