Chapter 137: I Agreed
Lu Qiaoge deeply felt the wonder of this era.
Maybe it was her problem, but she always felt that some distance between people was better.
However, hearing Dad say that Qin Hengzhi had been in the workshop these past two days, even staying there at night.
He was the military representative sent by the military to the military factory, and his duties had a distinct era characteristic.
But at the same time, he was really very busy.
It was fine not being able to contact him; anyway, whether Qin Hengzhi was there or not, she had to take Qiao Ling to see it.
Lu Qiaoge hung up the telephone, and no one curiously inquired what An Leilei wanted from her.
This was what Lu Qiaoge liked most about the neighborhood committee; it might also be that they had become numb from watching the excitement, and generally their curiosity wasn’t that strong.
And just then, Xiao Cangcang quietly flew over.
Lu Qiaoge quickly cupped her in her palm with sharp eyes and swift hands, went to her desk, and then placed Xiao Cangcang in the drawer.
Lu Qiaoge had no categorical discrimination against these little things; those that could talk to her all had spirit, but her favorite was the tabby cat, with eyes and fur that were extremely beautiful, washing its paws in a special little basin and being particularly clean.
It also liked to act cute, roll around, and coquettishly with her, and sometimes it was very domineering; even Old Black Cat had to sneak in to see her.
It was just that this was the first time she seriously examined Xiao Cangcang, who had given her a name.
It was surprisingly very pretty.
The color of its body wasn’t the gray-brown of ordinary houseflies; it was peacock blue, its eyes weren’t red but blue, and the most beautiful part was the wings, which, when spread, looked like peacock feathers.
A very small one; if not observed carefully, it couldn’t be seen clearly.
Lu Qiaoge discovered that its speed was particularly fast; the time it took to fly out of human sight could be called instantaneous.
【Little fairy, let me tell you, those two are about to enter the office.】
【The man deceived the woman into fake divorce just to make Wanqing give up.】
【Once Wanqing is dealt with, he’ll immediately go back and remarry her; those earlier words were just angry nonsense, not to be taken to heart.】
【The woman really believed it, immediately agreed to divorce, even proactively saying she didn’t want the house, she could nurture the child, at worst mother and son would suffer a bit, she could just work more overtime.】
Lu Qiaoge frowned.
The man was banking on the woman’s wholehearted desire to live with him.
But a mother of four children unwilling to divorce was normal.
Yet for this dog of a man, she’d rather let the children live hard days with her.
Lu Qiaoge decided to be the villain.
And just then, Jiang Chusheng and Wei Xia walked in.
This time Wei Xia was different from earlier.
There was no more sorrow or pain on her face, and she seemed to be suppressing some emotion.
While Jiang Chusheng had a joyful expression, only restraining it after entering the office.
This time Wei Xia proactively said: “I agree to divorce.”
But actually, when she said this, her voice was trembling a bit.
Sister Qiao frowned and asked: “Wei Xia, earlier you refused to divorce no matter what, how after one trip out you agree?
Your attitude changed too quickly.
We all know the reason you refused divorce earlier: for the four children, you wanted to continue living with him.
So what’s the reason you’re agreeing to divorce now? Can you tell us?”
Wei Xia’s lips moved, instinctively looking at Jiang Chusheng standing beside her.
Jiang Chusheng frowned, just about to speak, when Sister Qiao stopped him: “I’m asking Wei Xia, not you; speak when I ask you.”
Jiang Chusheng felt a stifled breath of anger in his heart.
These women at the neighborhood committee were really too annoying.
So what about divorce?
It’s not like doing something outrageous.
This is our couple’s own business; what does it have to do with you?
Many people divorce smoothly; why is it like this for him?
Wei Xia clenched her hands, recalling what Jiang Chusheng had said to her earlier; though there was a sliver of uncertainty, she was ninety percent convinced.
It’s not like they hadn’t had good times.
When the youngest son was born, he was so happy too.
How could he change heart just like that?
Wasn’t it that woman Du Wanqing; after her man died, she clung to Jiang Chusheng.
Back then she really didn’t know Jiang Chusheng and Du Wanqing had secretly been partners.
But Jiang Chusheng said because of this, Du Wanqing was beaten by her man every day until her man died and she was freed.
Jiang Chusheng spoke without conscience.
When had she ever sabotaged Du Wanqing?
When introducing the partner back then, it was the mother-in-law who chose her, and later he agreed too, didn’t he?
It wasn’t her fault that the mother-in-law didn’t choose Du Wanqing.
Jiang Chusheng couldn’t hold back, and lightly coughed.
Wei Xia seemed to react then, hurriedly saying: “I… I, since he doesn’t want to continue, I can’t cling to him. So divorce then, I agree!”
Sister Hua looked up at the two, asking in an official tone: “Have you discussed the children and child support?”
Jiang Chusheng nodded: “Yes, we’ve discussed it.”
No need for mediation then?
But Lu Qiaoge said: “Although you’ve discussed it, you still need to provide written proof; otherwise, if you’re dissatisfied later and come back to resent the neighborhood committee.”
Lu Qiaoge picked up a sheet of paper and wrote briskly.
In no time she finished writing; she first handed it to Sister Hua: “Sister Hua, take a look, is this wording okay?”
Sister Hua took it, quickly read it through, nodded appreciatively, and said: “Yes, just write it like this.”
Then she handed it to Sister Qiao.
Sister Qiao saw written above: Jiang Chusheng and Wei Xia divorce matter, the two after negotiation, regarding house and property distribution no need for organization involvement, but Jiang Chusheng needs to take out half his salary each month to nurture the four children until they can live independently…
It also wrote their work units and addresses, and from when it takes effect, namely next month.
Lu Qiaoge said: “If you agree, then sign.”
Then handed the paper to Jiang Chusheng.
Lu Qiaoge continued: “We have procedural requirements for granting divorce; you want to divorce Wei Xia but don’t want to nurture the four children, we wouldn’t know, but having known and failed to promptly correct and stop it, that’s our oversight, we’ll be criticized by higher leaders.
The mediator isn’t for show; but since mediation failed, we can’t force it, but basic procedures must be followed. Look at the content, if you feel it’s acceptable, you and Wei Xia sign and press handprints; if not, tell us the reason why not.”
Jiang Chusheng glared at Lu Qiaoge.
Lu Qiaoge’s cool gaze stared at Jiang Chusheng, faintly saying: “How you two want to be is not our neighborhood committee’s concern; after all, you’re both adults.
But those four children aren’t adults yet; they’re not just your children, they’re our motherland’s future.
As a grassroots organization, Xiangyang Neighborhood Committee cares a lot for women and children; for example, in District Three a certain household, parents both deceased, two children under ten though nurtured by their grandmother, but the neighborhood committee still gives a subsidy of five yuan each month.
