Chapter 244: This Marriage Won’t Be Easy To Divorce
Lu Qiaoge really took it to heart.
These small animals circled in her mind, and surprisingly, she couldn’t bear for any of them to meet with an accident.
But in reality, each one carried danger.
Even her family’s Hua Hua, a housecat, was no exception.
Lu Qiaoge planned to first return to the Neighborhood Committee to report work to Director Hu. She had originally wanted to go to Hongxing Lake to find the knowledgeable old turtle, but that area was under lockdown, so she couldn’t run to the lakeside.
After thinking it over, she still needed to have a house in Jiangcheng.
An independent house with good privacy.
When she went to report work to Director Hu, he was on the telephone, so Lu Qiaoge didn’t disturb him and went to the general office to wait.
Just as she sat down, a woman came rushing toward her.
Her voice was loud, and her expression very excited: “Mediator Lu, I’ve been waiting specifically for you. I came to find you. Aren’t you the most excellent mediator? I need you to solve my problem.”
Lu Qiaoge’s expression unchanged, she calmly sat down and very politely said to Chen Dafeng: “We’ve met before, so no need for introductions. Just tell me directly what problem you’ve encountered?”
Chen Dafeng really cried.
“My no-good man at home is dead set on divorcing me. He’s really made up his mind, but I can’t divorce. I have no child. My previous husband died. It’s not easy for me to have a home. It really can’t break up.
Mediator Lu, you’re so capable. That day on the road, this guy got sorted out by you, and I didn’t even dare make a sound. Let me tell you, I, Chen Dafeng, have never feared anyone in my life. My last man, didn’t he die? Even my former mother-in-law, when she wanted to drive me out, I splashed a basin of shit on her head. She never dared drive me out again and even had to cook for me every day.
Mediator Lu, you’re really the first person to make me shut my mouth without daring to curse you. This time, I won’t look for anyone else but you. Use your skill. Don’t let Ding Zichuan divorce me. I’ll definitely send you a commendation banner.”
The large office instantly fell silent.
Huang Juan was talking with Sister Hua, and Sister Qiao had just returned.
Several other people were also in the general office.
Chen Dafeng wasn’t a foolish person. She was a logistics worker, a formal worker who got salary every month.
So what did her words mean? Was she here to retaliate and disgust Lu Qiaoge?
This was a bit bullying, wasn’t it?
Lu Qiaoge smiled at Huang Juan, signaling her not to worry.
Then, Lu Qiaoge very patiently took out paper and pen and said: “I’ll first note down your name. Comrade Chen, your problem is that Ding Zichuan wants to divorce you. Just this one problem, right?”
Chen Dafeng hesitated a bit and nodded: “Yes, I…”
Lu Qiaoge interrupted her and said: “Once you enter the Neighborhood Committee, it’s about reporting problems and solving them. Your problem is a marriage issue. I can investigate and mediate, but…”
Chen Dafeng was stunned: “But what?”
Lu Qiaoge said seriously: “You just talked too much nonsense. You said I sorted you out. Then let me ask you, without any grudge or enmity, why would I sort you out?”
“Wasn’t it you who used foul language, spread rumors, insulted, and even tore Wu Xiaoxia’s clothes? You’re a woman. Don’t you know what it means for a woman to have her clothes torn in public?
Your behavior is the rogue habits of the old society. Was I wrong to stop you?”
“And what skill do I have? The skill to stop certain people from being arrogant and domineering and ignoring laws and regulations?”
Chen Dafeng was choked by Lu Qiaoge until her face turned red and her neck thick.
She wanted to curse, but didn’t know whom to curse or what to curse.
Moreover, every sentence from Lu Qiaoge was reasonable; she had no way to refute.
She experienced that inarticulate feeling from last time again.
Seeing her like this, Lu Qiaoge softened her voice and said: “Comrade Chen, marriage is a matter for two people. You don’t want to divorce and want to maintain this family. We’ll certainly do our best to help you. So now I need to ask you some things, and you must answer truthfully.”
Chen Dafeng stared wide-eyed, feeling as if the chair was covered in thorns.
“What are your reasons for not wanting to divorce? For example, you like Ding Zichuan and have feelings for him. Or you’ve put in a lot for this family. You spent money to buy things. What Ding Zichuan eats, drinks, and uses. What Ding Zichuan has done for you. Every little bit makes you unwilling to let this family break up. We need to understand clearly first, then work on Ding Zichuan, appealing to emotion and reason. That’s how we can achieve the goal, right?”
Huang Juan finally found a chance to speak: “Little Lu is right. Since we want to solve it, we still need to visit and investigate to understand clearly and prescribe the right medicine. If you feel it’s not good to say here, you can go to my office. No outsiders there.”
Chen Dafeng looked at Lu Qiaoge’s notebook, looked at Lu Qiaoge’s clear eyes. How should she say it?
She had heard how Ding Zichuan treated Wu Xiaoxia, so she swore that this petty man couldn’t be indulged, or she’d end up like Wu Xiaoxia.
So she really didn’t indulge him, but intensified her handling of Ding Zichuan and his family.
She liked this feeling of everything being in her hands.
Including the man.
She looked at Sister Qiao and said somewhat stammeringly: “That… that… Old Qiao… you come. Comrade Lu isn’t married. Some things aren’t good to say to her…”
Sister Qiao chuckled inwardly.
She wanted to hug Qiao Ge. How could this little girl’s words be so likable?
Of course she wouldn’t refuse. She said to Lu Qiaoge: “Go do your thing.”
Lu Qiaoge hummed and then said: “I’ll go report work to Director Hu.”
Seeing Lu Qiaoge leave, Chen Dafeng also stood up and followed Huang Juan and Sister Qiao to Huang Juan’s office.
Elder Sister Tong and Sister Hua exchanged glances and came over to say: “I can guess what she’s going to say.”
Sister Hua said: “Mm-hmm, I can guess too, but have to say, it’s one thing subduing another. The Ding family members are all very afraid of Chen Dafeng.”
Elder Sister Tong said: “Yeah, Wu Xiaoxia has a good personality. Old Mrs. Ding might have bullied her. Wu Xiaoxia’s eggs brought by her mother’s home mom during her postpartum month were all taken by her, not leaving a single one. Wu Xiaoxia quarreled with Ding Zichuan, and Ding Zichuan even cursed Wu Xiaoxia for being petty, saying what was wrong with his mom eating a few eggs. He cursed until Xiaoxia cried and cried. Because it was during postpartum month, her eyes were blurry for a long time…”
Elder Sister Tong: “Xiaoxia divorcing him was right.”
Sister Hua: “At the time, I didn’t even try to dissuade. I directly stamped the signature.”
“Look at how well she’s doing now. Meng Liben can cook. When free, he even takes her for walks. Not to mention being very filial to Wu Xiaoxia’s mom.”
“This changed to another person, and the conflict is gone. In the end, it’s still Ding Zichuan’s problem. He regrets it, but it’s useless.”
“I feel Ding Zichuan and Chen Dafeng are pretty well-matched. Hehe.” Elder Sister Tong said quietly.
Sister Hua also laughed, but said: “Ding Zichuan won’t live with her anymore. Old Mrs. Ding supports it even more. Anyway, Chen Dafeng not wanting to divorce will be difficult, but Ding Zichuan wanting to divorce will also be difficult.”
