Chapter 34

Zhou Xiaohui spoke softly, and no one detected any other meaning. Everyone felt that she was wholeheartedly thinking of Lu Yifan, and they felt very comfortable.

Especially Yang Ju and Lu Zhengyi, they liked her even more.

This kind of woman was suitable to be by their son’s side, knowing how to think for their son and the family.

After hearing this, Lu Yifan also fell into contemplation. “We should indeed consider our future children.”

He pulled Zhou Xiaohui’s hand and gently traced it in his palm. “You’re right, Xiaohui. You’re the one who understands me best. You reminded me, otherwise I would have made a mistake.”

“I,” Zhou Xiaohui deliberately lowered her head, pretending to be weak, “I was afraid that Brother Yifan would be angry. After all, I’m planning for our future home.”

“I know, I understand.”

The matter was basically settled. They would only give Shen Youran a small sum of money, so it would look good to others.

But Lu Yiyun suddenly spoke up. “With Shen Youran’s personality, what if she doesn’t agree?”

“You know her. She’s controlled by her mother. What if Liu Chunhua and the others come to our house to make a scene again? Wouldn’t everything be messed up?”

“What if she demands a large sum of money?”

Lu Yiyun raised the question. When Lu Yifan thought about this possibility, his face turned ugly.

“Don’t say that. They might really do that!” Yang Ju had also heard about the incident where Liu Chunhua and Shen Tianci went to their eldest daughter’s house to cause trouble.

Lu Yifan’s face was ugly because he knew this was possible.

Zhou Xiaohui gritted her teeth but didn’t show it on her face. Instead, she looked like a white lotus. “No, Shen Zhaodi wouldn’t be that kind of person. Since she agreed, she wouldn’t do that.”

Lu Yiyun was furious when she heard this. She forgot the topic of their discussion tonight. “No?”

She chuckled. “Xiaohui, you don’t know. Last time, she clearly jumped into the water and blamed my son for pushing her. She extorted a lot of money from us!”

“With their family’s money-grubbing personality, I don’t believe they wouldn’t ask for money. You’re just too kind!” Lu Yiyun said angrily.

Zhou Xiaohui pretended to be stunned. “How could she do that?”

Yang Ju and Lu Zhengyi felt uncomfortable when they heard this. They started to say bad things about Shen Youran.

Everyone said a few words, and Lu Yifan was agitated. He scratched his head.

Why were they talking about the incident of falling into the water after all this time?

This time, he believed Shen Youran, but seeing everyone’s indignant expressions and his parents believing this, he didn’t say anything.

“This isn’t the time to talk about this.” Lu Yifan lowered his voice. “Sister, stop changing the subject.”

Lu Yiyun wanted to scold Shen Youran again, but when she heard this, she just pursed her lips and didn’t say anything more.

Zhou Xiaohui saw Lu Yifan’s agitated expression and thought for a moment. “Why don’t we just give her a small amount of money first, use this incident to talk to Shen Youran, and I think she’ll agree. If she doesn’t agree, we’ll think of other ways.”

“Brother Yifan, don’t worry. I’m so worried about you!”

She first offered her opinion and then expressed her concern. Zhou Xiaohui’s operation quickly won over Lu Yifan and his family.

They all thought she was sensible and kind. She was truly Lu Yifan’s perfect match.

“Xiaohui is right,” Lu Yiyun agreed. “You go talk to Shen Youran first. If she doesn’t agree, remind her that Junjun isn’t your son!”

“You don’t have any obligation to keep giving her money!”

Yang Ju and Lu Zhengyi also thought their eldest daughter was right. Zhou Xiaohui added, “Try to talk to her if possible. Don’t mention this unless it’s absolutely necessary. It’s related to Brother Yifan’s reputation.”

Yang Ju was delighted. “Xiaohui is so thoughtful. We won’t mention this unless it’s absolutely necessary. If others find out, it will damage our family’s reputation.”

The conversation had reached this point, and Lu Yifan felt there was nothing more to talk about. It was settled.

He stayed at home for a while longer, then prepared to go back and send Zhou Xiaohui home.

Zhou Xiaohui saw Lu Yifan’s annoyed expression and deliberately lowered her head, pretending to be gentle and demure. “Yifan, did I say too much just now? Are you angry?”

“I said to just give her a little bit of money,” she deliberately slowed down her pace, making Lu Yifan feel sorry for her. “It’s because I’m thinking about our future together. I have to plan for our little family. Do you think I’m being selfish?”

She lowered her head, looking pitiful, and her words made people feel sorry for her.

There was no one else around. There were only the two of them on the road. He reached out and hugged her. “I know you’re thinking about our little family. How could I think you’re being selfish?”

“Although Shen Youran and I lived together for a few years, we didn’t have a real marital relationship. There’s no need for any further involvement.” Lu Yifan patiently comforted her.

Zhou Xiaohui deliberately squeezed out two tears and looked up. “Then you won’t think I said too much?”

Lu Yifan hugged her tighter, gently patting her back to comfort her. “Of course not. You’re going to marry me sooner or later. You have the right to say these things. I took you home because I wanted to tell my parents. Don’t you understand my feelings?”

The two of them were lovey-dovey, and Zhou Xiaohui didn’t get home until very late.

When Lu Yifan got home, the lights in Shen Youran’s room were already off, so he left a note on the table.

He asked to meet the day after tomorrow at noon to talk about the property division.

No problem. Then they would file for divorce.

Shen Youran didn’t see the note until the next morning. She wrote “agree” on it, indicating that she would be at the family courtyard on time at noon the day after tomorrow.

The two of them communicated through notes, and soon it was time for their appointment.

Shen Youran finished her meal at the army’s cafeteria, quickly found a set of clothes to put on, and went to the appointed place.

As soon as she got there, she saw Zhou Xiaohui and Lu Yifan.

Seeing those two, Shen Youran couldn’t help but roll her eyes. It seemed like she was right. Lu Yifan had rushed out that night to share the good news about the divorce with his sweetheart.

Shen Youran shook her head helplessly. She didn’t care that she had just finished training and was still sweating. She walked straight over.

Zhou Xiaohui and Lu Yifan had been waiting there for ten minutes. Seeing that Shen Youran still hadn’t arrived, she was a little dissatisfied. “Could it be that she’s really tricking us?”

“It shouldn’t be.”

Lu Yifan had just finished speaking when Shen Youran arrived in front of them.

A wave of sweat immediately wafted over. Zhou Xiaohui couldn’t help but wrinkle her nose. No wonder Lu Yifan disliked her so much. A woman who doesn’t even dress up or clean herself, who can blame her?

This unkempt woman was her future husband’s ex-wife. Thinking about it made Zhou Xiaohui feel disgusted.

It was a disgrace to her!

Fortunately, Lu Yifan had come to his senses and was about to marry her. Then she would be the battalion Captain’s wife.

Shen Youran would never be able to compare to her.

Thinking about this, she felt a little better.

Thinking that she shouldn’t be too rude in front of Lu Yifan, Zhou Xiaohui even smiled slightly.

Shen Youran completely ignored her and looked directly at Lu Yifan. “Let’s talk at home?”

Lu Yifan had no objections, so the three of them went home. Zhou Xiaohui didn’t see Junjun and didn’t think much of it. After sitting down, she couldn’t wait to start talking business.

Lu Yifan calmed down his emotions and said what he had discussed with Zhou Xiaohui. “Regarding the property division, you can take the things you bought, but the rest is not yours. I can only give you 50 yuan for child support. What do you think?”

“Okay.”

Shen Youran agreed readily. Lu Yifan was a little surprised. “I mean, there won’t be any expenses in the future. You won’t get another penny from me.”

He thought Shen Youran hadn’t heard clearly, so he repeated it again.

“I said okay.”

Hearing Shen Youran’s confirmation, Lu Yifan and Zhou Xiaohui’s eyes flashed with surprise.

Then Zhou Xiaohui’s face fell. If she had known that Shen Youran was so easy to talk to, she shouldn’t have even given her the 50 yuan. This was clearly a loss!