Training the Heavens

Chapter 168 Let’s Get Divorced

"Logically, I shouldn't say such things, but these days, after listening to Tunan and Xiaoting talk about your family affairs, I feel really bad. Zhuang Chaoying is certainly filial to his elders and cares for his younger siblings, but everything has to be done in moderation. One should take care of his own family first before thinking about taking care of others!"

"He's clearly not getting the point. It's okay for him to put himself in a difficult position, and it's okay for you to put yourself in a difficult position a little, but why should the two children be wronged? Especially Xiaoting. Their family is so patriarchal. What will happen to the children in the future?"

Grandpa couldn't help but spit out his true feelings in one breath, "If Chaoying can recognize his mistakes this time when you go back and slowly correct them, then I won't say anything. After all, how many times can a person not make mistakes in his life? As long as he can correct them, that's all that matters."

"But if he always thinks he's not wrong and continues to put Tunan and Xiaoting at the mercy of his parents, brother, and nephew, then there's no point in continuing to live like this. It's time to divorce!"

"You may have thought before that Tunan and Xiaoting were still young and couldn't live without a father. Now Tunan has grown up and is sensible, and he has even gone to college. He can support himself, and your salary is not low, so supporting Xiaoting is not a problem! Besides, there are still me and your mother. You are our only daughter, and we can't spend all our wages. If you get sick, your company will reimburse you. There's no point in us saving money. We can help you raise Tunan and Xiaoting!"

"Dad, I'm so old now, not only can I not honor you, but I also make you and mom worry about me." As Huang Ling listened, tears couldn't stop flowing.

"Don't cry, don't cry, you make me anxious when you cry!" Grandpa was immediately panicked. "Hey, it's your mother and I who are responsible for your misfortune. If we hadn't been hurt back then, you wouldn't have been able to continue your studies after graduating from junior high school, and you wouldn't have married Zhuang Chaoying!"

"I'm not being snobbish. It's mainly because Chaoying's tutoring is truly beyond reproach. You've suffered for over a decade and can't endure it any longer. As long as you live well, your mother and I will be at ease."

Huang Ling wiped her tears and said, "Dad, I understand. Tunan is becoming more and more sensible and can support the family. If he wasn't so worried about his family, he might have gone to study at USTC. It's really his family that has let him down."

"I now hope that he and Xiaoting can study hard and grow up to be successful. If Chaoying affects the growth of the two children, I will definitely not live with him anymore!" Huang Ling also made up her mind.

During this period, Tuanan and Xiaoting had smiles on their faces all the time, which was completely different from the situation at the banker's house during the Chinese New Year in the past. This also put some heavy weights on the scale in Huang Ling's heart.

This made her seriously consider the possible impact of continuing this marriage on her two children. Looking back on Zhuang Chaoying's performance during this period, her thoughts had completely changed.

"Hey, no matter what happens, your mother and I will support you! If you make up your mind in the future, you must tell us the first time and we will support you." Grandpa couldn't help wiping away tears.

"Well, Dad, don't worry, Mom and you. I'm old enough and I know how to solve it." Huang Ling wiped her tears, turned around and went out to take Tuanan and Xiaoting, and prepared to go back to Suzhou.

"Grandma and Grandpa, don't worry, I will protect Mom." Zhuang Tunan waved goodbye to them.

"Hey, Tuanan is so sensible. Next time you have a holiday, remember to bring your mother and sister to visit your grandpa. Grandma and I will take you to eat delicious food." Grandpa felt more relieved when he heard this.

I took the bus to the train station and clanged back to Suzhou. I got on the bus back to the alley. As soon as I walked in, I saw Zhuang Chaoying sitting in the living room with a sullen face. "Are you back?" "Yes, I am." Huang Ling's face was very calm. She put down her luggage and took out a bag of snacks from her bag and handed it to Zhuang Tunan. "Tunan, Xiaoting, you two go play with Dongzhe. I'll call you back for dinner later."

She thought they would have a quarrel soon and didn't want the children to hear it, so she prepared to send them away first.

"Xiaoting, go ahead." Zhuang Tunan handed the things to Xiaoting. Xiaoting was too young to listen, but he had to stay to help Huang Ling.

"Oh, Dad, I'll be back after playing for a while." Xiaoting was very sensible. She greeted her father first, then jumped into the next room with the gift.

"Do you know how your parents spent this New Year? It was New Year's Eve, it was already dark, and the house was still cold and deserted. They didn't even prepare the New Year's Eve dinner!" As soon as Xiaoting left, Zhuang Chaoying couldn't help but get angry.

"Oh, Ganmei and her husband never cooked for their parents?" Huang Ling asked deliberately. She knew very well what kind of person Ganmei's daughter-in-law was.

"He's on a business trip to the US and hasn't returned yet. His wife has taken the children back to her parents' home. Even if you go back, shouldn't you visit your parents during the New Year? It must be so lonely on New Year's Eve! How sad they must be!"

Huang Ling shook her head. "You just watched them happy before. Didn't you see me working so hard in the kitchen that I almost collapsed from exhaustion? Didn't you see how badly Xiaoting was bullied by Zhendong and Zhenbei? And didn't you see me holding Xiaoting in my arms and sleeping in the living room?"

Her voice suddenly became sharp. "You consider your family more important than me. I admit it. Tunan and Xiaoting are your sons and daughters. They are not as important as your family. Tunan and Xiaoting rarely have a happy New Year. Even if you scold me this time, I will accept it!"

"Grandpa's house is better than grandpa's house. Mom is not so tired, and no one bullies Xiaoting." Zhuang Tunan quickly supported Huang Ling.

Zhuang Chaoying's forehead veins popped out, and his face flushed red. "Come with me to my parents' house now, apologize to them, and bring them to stay with us for a few days and take good care of them."

"Why? I married into your family, and I can't even take the children back to my parents' home for the New Year? It's impossible to bring them in. Our house is so small. If they come, where will Tunan and Xiaoting sleep?"

"They kept spitting and drinking water all night long, and Xiaoting had to stay up all night to serve them. You've always been willing to endure hardships so that your family can live a better life. Now you want Tunan Xiaoting to suffer too so that your family can live a better life? I won't agree to that!"

Zhuang Chaoying roared, "I'm the eldest, so what if I take care of my parents?!"

Huang Ling turned to look at Zhuang Chaoying, her face showing no fear. "I'd rather raise Tunan and Xiaoting by myself. I don't want them to be like you, contributing to the Zhuang family their whole lives. How old is Tunan? They're already eyeing Tunan's house. Xiaoting is still young. They don't know that your parents don't even love their own daughter, let alone their granddaughter. They don't know, but I do. Even if I divorce you, I won't give in."

(End of this chapter)