Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 251 - Chapter 251 Chapter 240 Lu Hongjun Gets Divorced

Chapter 251: Chapter 240: Lu Hongjun Gets Divorced Chapter 251: Chapter 240: Lu Hongjun Gets Divorced After the New Year, Lu Jiaguang accompanied Lu Hongjun to visit the prison, this was the first time he had seen Ding Jing since the incident occurred. At this time, Ding Jing had cut her hair short and looked haggard. She seemed a bit surprised to see him.

After sitting down, Ding Jing looked at Lu Hongjun and said, “Last week Siyi came to visit me, she said the Fan Family doesn’t agree to Yinuo’s engagement with her. Lu Hongjun, you haven’t kept your promise.”

Lu Hongjun remained silent.

Lu Jiaguang said, “As long as you agree to divorce Third Uncle, we will persuade the Fan Family to arrange their engagement soon, and let them marry after Yinuo graduates next year.”

Naturally, Ding Jing did not agree. If she agreed to the divorce and Lu Hongjun went back on his word, later on, no one would believe her if she exposed Lu Hongjun’s illegal and illicit affairs again.

Lu Jiaguang said, “You don’t have the right to negotiate with us. If you agree to the divorce, we will definitely facilitate the union between Siyi and Yinuo. If you don’t agree, I will have Third Uncle file a lawsuit in court, and the court will certainly grant the divorce.”

“Then it will be destructive for both sides.”

Lu Jiaguang scoffed and said, “Don’t worry about that, only the net will be broken, and the fish will definitely be fine.”

“Then let’s wait and see.”

Last year, he might have had concerns, but after visiting Su Heyuan earlier this year and having a heart-to-heart talk, Lu Jiaguang was no longer afraid. He said with a light laugh, “My sister donated two million last year to improve the living conditions for the children of the orphanage. Third Uncle has already retired, and he hasn’t committed any principal errors. Even if the upper levels investigate those irregularities, at most they will cancel his pension and all benefits. With my sister being so wealthy, Third Uncle will still have a worry-free life cared for by someone else even without his pension.”

His sister was only seventeen years old now, with the courage to donate two million at such a young age, when she grows up she will certainly give back to society even more. And Lu Hongjun hadn’t committed corruption, bribery, or crimes, he had only exchanged resources under the table in private. Even if Ding Jing exposed these things, it would be handled lightly, after all, everyone has children and relatives to take care of, and nobody is a saint.

Lu Hongjun was so shocked his hands were trembling, “What, what are you saying, Jiaxin, Jiaxin donated two million to the state?”

Ding Jing didn’t believe it at all, “Donating two million, such nonsense, and you believe it.”

Lu Jiaguang was also greatly startled when he first heard about it, but after calming down, he felt quite proud, “Su Heyuan told me, he personally handled the donation, and the relevant departments have issued a statement of thanks. Third Uncle, all you need to do is ask your old comrades to verify it, Su Heyuan has no reason to lie to me.”

Lu Hongjun’s lips quivered several times, but he could not utter a single word.

Ding Jing sneered, “Don’t put on a show, I won’t believe these lies.”

Lu Jiaguang didn’t even look at her but turned to Lu Hongjun instead, “Third Uncle, Jiaxin has asked several times when you are going to divorce her. Her meaning is quite clear, she wants you to divorce her. If you don’t divorce, she will never forgive you.”

“Third Uncle, if my sister can donate two million to support orphans with no parents, as long as you sever ties with this woman and Siyi, my sister will definitely let you enjoy your old age peacefully.”

Ding Jing scoffed, “Old Lu, you have been taken in by him. Jiaxin deeply resents you, how could she possibly provide for you in your old age.”

Lu Jiaguang scoffed back, “You think everyone is like Siyi, that ungrateful creature, not even looking after Third Uncle when he’s ill. Third Uncle, Xinxin once said in front of us she’d ensure you’ll have nothing to worry about in your old age and will hire someone to take care of you if you become unable to move. However, the premise is, you have to divorce her.”

“Third Uncle, Jiaxin will cover all your expenses, and when you’re sick, Ah Jie and I will take turns looking after you, so you really have nothing to worry about in your old age.”

His children are many, and the burden is relatively heavy, so while he can’t afford to contribute money, contributing effort is no problem. As for Lu Jiajie, he wouldn’t refuse to take care of him if he falls ill.

Lu Hongjun made up his mind and said to Ding Jing, “Considering the affection we have shared over the past few years as husband and wife, I will ensure Zhao Siyi enters the Fan Family, but it must be after the divorce. If you are not willing, I will go to court to file for divorce today.”

Ding Jing felt somewhat panicked inside, but she still tried to maintain a calm facade, “Old Lu, do you really believe that Lu Jiaxin will let you enjoy your old age? Don’t regret it when it’s too late.”

Lu Hongjun said calmly, “You deliberately spread rumors that Jiaxin’s painting sold for Fifty Thousand Chinese Currency, but that ancient painting was sold for fifty thousand alright–not in Hua currency but in greenbacks. Moreover, Jiaxin didn’t lose money by reselling shoes, she made a profit of more than six hundred thousand. With such capability, if she promises to let me enjoy my old age, she won’t break her word.”

Having been his wife for five years, Ding Jing knew him fairly well and realized she wouldn’t gain anything without giving in, “I can agree to the divorce, but besides the matter with Siyi, I want a house.”

Lu Jiaguang immediately refused, “Impossible.”

Ding Jing resorted to a pathetic ploy, crying to Lu Hongjun, “Old Lu, I’m not asking for much, just one house, just one, so I won’t be homeless when I leave. Old Lu, after all the years we’ve been husband and wife, you wouldn’t have the heart to see me homeless, would you?”

Lu Hongjun hesitated.

Lu Jiaguang said without mercy, “Ding Jing, don’t be so greedy. Facilitating the marriage between Zhao Siyi and Fan Yinuo and buying a house–of these two demands, we can only agree to one.”

Actually, he hoped Ding Jing would choose the latter, for buying a house would merely cost a thousand or so, but advancing the marriage between Zhao Siyi and Fan Yinuo would surely involve some maneuvers, thus creating an enemy.

Ding Jing’s tears fell as if they cost nothing, “Old Lu, I beg you…”

Lu Hongjun closed his eyes, and when he opened them again he said, “Ding Jing, I am old, and in my old age, I must rely on my children. Please don’t make this difficult for me.”

He had already thoroughly offended his daughter. If he were to indulge Ding Jing further, angering his two nephews would leave him deserted in his old age.

Ding Jing knew it was useless to plead any longer, so she gritted her teeth and said, “Then I want two houses, one for Siyi and one for me.”

As for the marriage to Fan Yinuo, she would have to rely on her daughter now.

Lu Jiaguang said, “Fine, the next time we bring the property title, you’ll just sign it. If you still don’t agree, then forget it, we’ll just file for divorce directly.”

His saying to just file for divorce directly was something that Lu Hongjun was unwilling to do. He also couldn’t push too hard, lest he drive Lu Hongjun to the hospital, which would be problematic.

Once outside, Lu Hongjun cautiously asked, “Jiaguang, don’t tell Jiaxin about buying Ding Jing a house. She would definitely get angry if she knew.”

Lu Jiaguang felt helpless but understood why he had given in again, “I won’t tell Jiaxin. Two houses in the city aren’t cheap. I’ll have someone buy a house for her in the suburbs. She just wants a place to live, and rural housing is just as good for that purpose.”

This time, Lu Hongjun didn’t refuse.

Ding Jing was furious when she saw the property title and found the house was in the suburbs, but since Lu Hongjun had already given up on her, her tantrum was futile, and she could only sign the contract with resentment.