Chapter 97

Wang Mingfang frowned. She thought that even at this time, her son still couldn’t let go of Yáo Hóngméi. She scolded him:

“What, you’re still reluctant? A hen that can’t lay eggs, why are you keeping her? If you don’t get a divorce, how can you remarry? How can the child in Pandi’s belly be born legitimately?”

“It’s not…” Lu Lìdōng said with a bitter face, feeling helpless.

“If we ask for a divorce now, everyone will point at my back and call me a Chen Shimei.”

Wang Mingfang sighed. She sighed that her son and daughter hadn’t inherited her intelligence.

Her daughter had a violent temper and didn’t think before she spoke or acted. Her son panicked when things happened, didn’t want to take responsibility, and wanted a good reputation.

If she wasn’t in this family, these two little fools wouldn’t know how to live their lives.

“You’re stupid. Why would we ask for a divorce?” It was clear that Wang Mingfang already had a plan. She looked at her son calmly and said:

“It’s definitely going to be Yáo Hóngméi who asks for a divorce.”

Hearing Wang Mingfang’s words, Lu Lìdōng was even more confused. He asked in a puzzled tone:

“Hóngméi is not stupid either. Now that she can’t even have children, how could she take the initiative to divorce me?”

“Humph…” Wang Mingfang sneered. A cunning smile curled at the corner of her lips. She spoke with a lot of composure.

“Then I’ll find a way to make her ask for a divorce. Hehe, I’ll make it so she has to ask for a divorce, and she won’t dare to go out and talk nonsense.”

Wang Mingfang’s expression now was exactly the same as when she was scheming against Lu Jingzhe and Xia Qingning four years ago. At that time, she had told him her plan, but Lu Lìdōng had been timid, afraid that they wouldn’t be able to pull it off.

But later, they used her method. Not only did he successfully break off his engagement with Xia Qingning, but he also became the victim, and he didn’t get any bad reputation.

So now, hearing his mother say this, he had confidence. He had always been dependent on Wang Mingfang. In his heart, as long as his mother took action, nothing was impossible.

“There’s one more thing…” At this time, He Shanshan suddenly seemed to have thought of something and interjected.

“Today, Yáo Hóngméi also threatened me, saying she would tell everyone about how we schemed against Lu Jingzhe and Xia Qingning.”

“She dares!” Wang Mingfang raised her voice. Her eyes became fierce. After a moment, she said with clarity:

“Don’t worry, she’s not that stupid. She won’t say anything.” Then, she looked at her son and daughter and instructed:

“From now on, don’t provoke her. Treat her better than before, even more politely…”

“Why?” He Shanshan couldn’t hold back and immediately shouted in disdain.

Wang Mingfang hit her head with her hand, feeling exasperated.

“Do you still want a good job? If this works out, your brother will be able to get a divorce smoothly, and you’ll be able to get a job at a state-owned factory.”

“Really?” He Shanshan’s eyes lit up. She really hated the smell of pig innards. If she could go work at a state-owned factory, not only would the salary be higher, but it would also be easier. It was much better than her current temporary job.

Wang Mingfang smiled slightly and said:

“When have I ever lied to you? Last time, I heard that little girl Xia Qingning say that their textile factory is going to be recruiting next week. The person in charge is still that Director Liao…”

“So, should we follow the original plan and get Xia Qingning into Director Liao’s bed to get me a job?” He Shanshan immediately asked, her eyes even brighter than before. She thought:

That Director Liao is short and ugly. He’s also bald and has a lecherous look. If Xia Qingning gets taken advantage of by him, haha, that would be great. Then Lu Jingzhe will only hate her and won’t stand up for her anymore.

Hearing her daughter’s foolish words, Wang Mingfang sighed in her heart again. She couldn’t help but scold:

“You stupid fool, you want to die! Do you think Lu Jingzhe is a vegetarian?” After saying this, seeing her daughter, who was eager to try this idea, she once again instructed:

“Xia Qingning is not as easy to fool as she was four years ago! I told you last time, don’t go provoke her recently. Lu Jingzhe will be leaving in two weeks. For these two weeks, even if she wants to shit on your head, you have to endure it!”

He Shanshan was very reluctant but didn’t dare to say anything against it.

Her daughter’s interference had changed the topic. Wang Mingfang took a deep breath and continued to say to her son and daughter:

“The factory recruitment will last about half a month. Shanshan, you need to learn how to dress and groom yourself. Tomorrow, I’ll go to your second aunt’s house and ask her to help you find a good family. Then, you’ll come with me and learn makeup from your cousin. This time, there’s the recruitment and also the matter of finding you a partner. You can’t screw up again.”

He Shanshan nodded quickly. She had seen that cousin. She was very good at dressing up. Her makeup wasn’t any worse than Xia Qingning’s.

“Also, don’t neglect Yáo Hóngméi. You have to take good care of her, feed her well, and make sure she’s comfortable.” Wang Mingfang said, looking at Lu Lìdōng.

“If you don’t want to be known as an unfilial son, you have to treat her better than before. Make everyone think you’re a dutiful husband. Don’t worry about other things. I’ll handle them. Just wait to hold your son.”

Lu Lìdōng nodded. He was very trusting of his mother.

Wang Mingfang was scheming in her room, thinking that she had everything under control. But she didn’t know that Xia Qingning was currently drawing a portrait in her room.

The pencil made a rustling sound on the paper. She had already sketched out the outline a few days ago. Now, she was meticulously refining the facial features. Gradually, the portrait became clearer and clearer. It was the girl she had seen in the hospital the other day, who was still underage.

The next day was Sunday. Xia Qingning had a day off. She didn’t sleep in. She got up early.

When she came back from her parents’ house last time, Lu Jingzhe had asked her if she was free on weekends and asked her to accompany him to the western suburbs outside the city. She had been remembering this.

Knowing that he must be going to see some friend of Lu Jingzhe’s, Xia Qingning got dressed and prepared. She opened her closet and saw the beautiful georgette dresses that Lu Jingzhe had bought for her.

The dresses had been bought for so long, but she hadn’t had the chance to wear them. She was about to take one out to wear, but then she thought: the western suburbs are the most remote place in the city. The friend Lu Jingzhe is going to see probably doesn’t live in a very good place. If I wear something too flashy, it will make me stand out. So, she reached out and took a dress she had made a few days ago from the bottom of the cabinet.

The dress was sky blue, fitting her body perfectly. It showed off her curves, her slender waist, and the U-shaped neckline, which revealed her collarbone a little. She looked very dignified and elegant, not ostentatious when walking in the crowd.

After changing clothes, she walked out from behind the curtain and saw that Lu Jingzhe was also dressed neatly. He was wearing his military uniform today. His figure was tall and straight, and he looked energetic.

Xia Qingning couldn’t help but guess in her heart, who is he going to see, dressed so formally?