Courtyard House: Drunk and barging into the Xu family's house, I woke up numb.

"I'll eat you first, then I'll eat them."

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An hour later, Cao Xu sat in the small restaurant on the third floor and ate the breakfast laid out on the table.

Bread, milk, fried eggs, and a can of yellow peaches.

Lou Xiao'e changed her clothes and came to the small restaurant.

"Is the milk cold? I'll go heat it up for you."

Cao Xu shook his head.

"No need, I've already had breakfast."

Lou Xiao'e said irritably.

"You've already eaten, why are you still eating? Aren't you afraid of getting too full?"

The thought of secretly doing something under someone else's parents' noses is a little thrilling.

"We can't waste food. Besides, I ate my fill before I came, and I didn't say I wasn't hungry now."

"If I don't eat something high in protein to replenish myself, I'm afraid I won't make it to noon."

Lou Xiao'e blushed, picked up an egg from the plate, and held it to Cao Xu's mouth.

"Eat your eggs and stop talking nonsense."

When Cao Xu and Lou Xiao'e came downstairs, it was already past ten o'clock. Lou Wanshan was sitting in the living room reading the newspaper.

Lou Wanshan watched the two of them come down, put down the newspaper in his hand, and said.

"Cao Xu, I heard from Xiao'e that you went to the security office?"

Cao Xu stepped forward and greeted him.

"Yes, Uncle Lou, it's been four days already."

Lou Wanshan laughed.

"How are you feeling? Should I put in a word with Lao Yang and get you transferred back to the factory office?"

Cao Xu refused.

"Thank you, Uncle Lou. I think working in the security department for a while would be a good idea."

"Don't worry, if I ever find myself in a difficult situation, I'll come looking for you even if you don't tell me."

Lou Wanshan was not angry that Cao Xu refused his help; on the contrary, he appreciated it greatly.

"That's right, young people need this kind of daring and adventurous spirit."

"Your ambition is far superior to that of Xu Damao!"

"He's a slippery character who's always trying to pull strings or use back channels; he doesn't do anything productive."

“Even if you give him a chance, he can’t seize it; he only knows how to think of crooked ways.”

Lou Wanshan was not very satisfied with Xu Damao.

Xu Damao had previously hinted, both openly and subtly, that he wanted Xu to take care of him and give him a cadre status.

Lou Wanshan had never liked him, and seeing him like this made him even more disgusted, so he changed the subject and did not agree.

However, although he refused to give him special treatment, he didn't completely ignore him either.

He spoke with Director Yang, asking him to help assess the situation and promote him if he was suitable.

Otherwise, how could Xu Damao, as a projectionist, possibly sit at the same table drinking with the factory's top two leaders?

However, Xu Damao was disappointing. After meeting him twice, Director Yang rejected him and gave him the four-word comment that he was opportunistic.

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"Xiao'e, I've thought about what you said."

"If you really feel you can't live with him anymore, then get a divorce."

"Dad can't let you live such an unhappy life just for the sake of saving face."

"Let's find an opportunity to call Xu Damao over for a talk, so we can part ways amicably."

Cao Xu was dumbfounded when he heard this. "Damn it, I've already put on such a big show, how am I supposed to part ways amicably?"

Moreover, if it weren't for this design, how could Xu Damao have possibly abandoned the Lou family as a safe haven and chosen to divorce?

"Uncle Lou, Sister Xiao'e."

"There's something I need to tell you all."

Lou Xiao'e spoke up.

"what's up?"

Cao Xu said.

"Xu Damao brought a woman home for the night yesterday, and He Yuzhu caught them in the act."

"The person has now been sent to our security department."

Upon hearing Cao Xu's words, both Lou Xiao'e and Lou Wanshan were shocked.

Lou Xiao'e slammed her hand on the table and stood up.

"Xu Damao, how dare he!"

"It's one thing for him to philander outside, but now he dares to bring people home. Does he think the Lou family is a pushover?"

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Lou Wanshan came from the old society, and he himself was a beneficiary of having multiple wives and concubines.

But he can understand this kind of thing if it happens to him, and he can also understand it if it happens to outsiders.

It's common for men to be a little flirtatious, as long as they don't go too far and make things unmanageable.

However, when this happens to one's own daughter, and to that good-for-nothing son-in-law, it becomes unforgivable.

"You knew he had someone else on the side?"

Lou Xiao'e knew a little about Xu Damao's affairs, but since she didn't have any children of her own.

She had previously suspected that the problem lay with her, so she had been somewhat lenient with Xu Damao.

"I've heard some rumors and even seen him flirting with other people, but I've never caught him in the act."

Lou Wanshan said.

"Alright, we've caught them red-handed this time."

"This afternoon, you and Cao Xu go to the security office, take him out to the factory to get the paperwork done at the Civil Affairs Bureau, and get the divorce settled."

Cao Xu asked.

"That Xu Damao..."

Lou Wanshan said.

"Given what he's going through now, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to ruin his job or make him be paraded through the streets with a sign on his head."

"However, if the Xu family loses face, my Lou family won't gain anything either."

"As long as this matter is handled properly on official grounds, it's fine. We won't pursue it any further. It's a good way to part ways amicably."

"The rest can be resolved privately; let's not bring it up in public."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xu understood the situation.

As noon approached, Lou Wanshan said.

"Alright, let's not let this kid ruin our appetite. Let's eat and drink as we please."

That being said, the lunch was not very enjoyable for anyone.

After lunch, Cao Xu and Lou Xiao'e arrived at the steel rolling mill in Lou Wanshan's jeep.

After Cao Xu went to the department and explained the situation to Xu Damao, Xu Damao agreed to the divorce.

Actually, Xu Damao had no choice but to agree, and Tian Tian took a bite.

If Xu Damao doesn't marry her, he'll go to the local police station and report him to the police so he can be punished.

Under these circumstances, Xu Damao had no other choice but to get a divorce.

To save his house, Xu Damao paid a full thousand yuan, almost emptying his savings.

Before leaving get off work, Cao Xu accompanied Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao to complete their divorce procedures.

At this point, Lou Xiao'e was free and had no further connection with Xu Damao.

P.S.: Xu Damao's storyline ends here for now. The next chapter will begin a new storyline.

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