Training the Heavens

Chapter 170 Changing Last Name
Lao Deng didn't care at all what would happen to Zhuang Chaoying after the divorce. He now hated Huang Ling to the core and wished he didn't have this daughter-in-law. The same went for Zhuang Xiaoting. He had always favored boys over girls and would only be happy to have one less granddaughter.

The only one who might be reluctant to let go is Zhuang Tuanan. After all, he is his eldest grandson, and he has already been admitted to university. He has the status of a cadre as soon as he enters school and can receive subsidies every month. Wouldn't it be great if he could use this money to subsidize Zhendong and Zhenbei?

When I graduate and officially become a cadre in the future, I will not only get a salary, but I may also be able to use my position to solve Zhendong and Zhenbei's work problems. Such a good thing cannot fall into the hands of other people.

So Lao Deng immediately offered a divorce proposal, "Divorce is fine. Let her keep the house and Tunan, and I can take that money-losing guy away."

"Dad!" Zhuang Chaoying widened his eyes. He didn't expect that his own father would support divorce. Although he was angry, he had been married to Huang Ling for so many years and they still had feelings for each other. He was really reluctant to divorce.

"What? You're still reluctant to let her go? People don't even take our Zhuang family seriously. Why do you still keep a daughter-in-law like this? Do you want to piss me and your mother off to death?" Lao Deng slammed the table in anger.

"Why do I have such a miserable life! My daughter-in-law is unfilial, and my son is becoming more and more disobedient!" The old woman immediately started howling. After hearing what Lao Deng said, she also felt that divorce was a good idea, and now she had to help Zhuang Chaoying make this decision.

"Either you divorce him, or I will pretend that you are not my son. Get out and live with her!" Lao Deng pushed Zhuang Chaoying again.

Zhuang Chaoying's mind was in a turmoil. On the one hand, he had a deep-rooted filial piety towards his parents, and on the other hand, he resented Huang Ling. In between, he was also angry at Zhuang Tunan's ignorance, and proud of his child's success. He didn't know what to do for a moment.

Seeing that he was wavering, the old couple kept saying all kinds of bad things about Huang Ling and describing the wonderful life after the divorce. "If you get divorced, you'll have such a big house, and you marry an obedient and good wife, our family will definitely be better and better."

"Tunan has a promising future. You are educated and have a job. It won't be difficult for you to marry another woman. Then your family can live happily together again. Isn't that better than now?"

"Yeah, think about it, what kind of life has our family been living since my birthday last year? Why are you still keeping such an unfilial daughter-in-law? Divorce her as soon as possible and feel at peace!"

After being bombarded with requests for over half an hour, Zhuang Chaoying finally made a decision. "Okay, then we'll divorce. I'll go back and tell her."

"Let's go together!" When Lao Deng heard this, the pain in his waist and legs immediately stopped. He stood up energetically, and the family of three went out and ran towards the yard.

When they got there, Lao Deng stated his conditions straight out of the gate, "Divorce is fine, but Tunan and the house stay, and you take Xiaoting with you!"

Huang Ling looked at Zhuang Chaoying. Seeing that he didn't say a word, her disappointment grew, and she became more determined to divorce him. So she smiled slightly and said, "I joined the cotton mill after graduating from junior high school. Chaoying was transferred to the factory five years after I started working there. I have more years of service at the factory than he does. The wedding house was applied for in my name. After Tunan and Xiaoting were born, the factory helped me to change houses and we now have these two rooms. This house is a benefit given to me by the cotton mill. None of you can take it away. After the divorce, he will move out, and Tunan, Xiaoting and I will continue to live here!"

Zhuang Chaoying said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm an employee of the factory, and I own a share of this house!"

Lao Deng's face was grim. "Tunan is my eldest grandson, he must stay in our village!"

Zhuang Tunan stood in front of Huang Ling, protecting his mother and sister behind him, "Mom, why waste time talking to them? They don't have the final say on who owns the house. The factory leaders have the final say. The factory also needs to agree to the divorce. Let's go find the leaders now!" The current situation is very clear. After several months of publicity, he has become a nationally famous genius. After all, he is the son of a cotton mill. Is there any need to say which side the factory leaders will stand on at this time?
Soon, the leader came over, trying to be nice. "You two have been through so many ups and downs over the years. Now Tunan has been admitted to university, and Xiaoting is growing up. Your life will only get better and better in the future. Why do you have to get a divorce?"

"I want a divorce just for the sake of my two children. If they continue to stay with him, they will only continue to suck their blood away." Huang Ling has now broken off relations with him and directly told him everything that has happened over the years.

"Even after we got married, Chaoying still handed all his salary over to the family, saying it was to pay off the debt Chaoying had signed for his studies. We relied entirely on my salary to support the two of us. Their second son was not good at studying, so he took over Chaoying's mother's work and arranged for him to get married. I only then realized that the family debt had long been paid off, and Chaoying's salary was saved for the second son's wedding."

"Then, when I gave birth to Tunan, the household expenses were really insufficient, so Chaoying took back half of your salary. When Xiaoting was born, he took back two-thirds of your salary. It's only natural for you to support your family and children with your own salary, but he felt so guilty that he secretly gave you more money in addition to the one-third salary, asking you to continue to support the second child's family."

"Now that we've been allocated a new house that's a little more spacious, they want to let my second son's child move in. I can't live like this anymore. For Tunan and Xiaoting, I have to get a divorce!"

"Oh, Chaoying, you...you..." The leader was speechless after hearing this. He was really enlightened today.

"What's wrong with me being filial to my parents? Filial piety is the most important virtue. If a person can't even be filial to his parents, what's the point?" Zhuang Chaoying didn't think he was wrong at all.

"Even if you're honoring your parents, you can't let your children suffer." An aunt from the factory women's federation stood by Huang Ling. "I support your divorce, Huang Ling. Don't be afraid. We'll make the decision for you!"

For the first time, Zhuang Tunan had a favorable impression of the Women's Federation.

"It's a new society now. We don't care about blind filial piety. The two children can follow whoever they want. The house was indeed given to Huang Ling by the factory. After the divorce, it should be Zhuang Chaoying who moves out." The aunt had no good feelings towards Zhuang Chaoying and told her the distribution plan on the spot.

"Let's do it!" The factory leader expressed his support.

The school leaders of the Cotton Mill Affiliated Middle School also rushed over. They knew what the Education Bureau thought of Zhuang Chaoying now, so how could they support him? "Teacher Zhuang, this house really has nothing to do with you. The houses allocated to teachers in our affiliated middle school are not here."

"Tuanan, Xiaoting, who do you two want to follow?" the leader asked, squatting down.

"Me and my mom." Xiaoting hugged her mother tightly.

Zhuang Tunan didn't hesitate at all, "I'll follow my mother too. From now on, I'll change my last name to Huang!"

Hearing this, Lao Deng felt dizzy and almost fainted.

(End of this chapter)