Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 315 - Chapter 315 Chapter 304 Lu Jiajies Divorce (1)

Chapter 315: Chapter 304 Lu Jiajie’s Divorce (1) Chapter 315: Chapter 304 Lu Jiajie’s Divorce (1) After Father Ma fainted that time, he always complained of chest pains, and the hospital diagnosed him with coronary heart disease, in addition to high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

The doctor suggested Father Ma be hospitalized, but he refused, arguing that since the hospital couldn’t provide a cure, he might as well recuperate at home where at least he wouldn’t need to spend money. Unable to persuade him, the doctor could only prescribe medication and repeatedly admonished Ma Lili to ensure that the patient didn’t overwork or become stressed.

Ma Lili, frightened of stressing him, didn’t dare bring up the matter of moving to Yangcheng City again. It was just that she missed her children so much. Seeing that Father Ma seemed to be in good spirits that day, she went to find Wang Xiaojie.

Seeing her crying her eyes out, Wang Xiaojie couldn’t help but feel sympathetic. She herself had five children, and she was missing Lu Ping terribly since he had been busy with work and hadn’t been home for over a month; but no matter how sympathetic she felt, she wouldn’t ask Lu Jiajie to bring the children back.

Wang Xiaojie said, “I’ve also advised Jiajie many times, but his stance is very firm… Lili, I can’t help you with this.”

After knowing Xiao Feng’s hatred for Lu Jiaxin, she stopped advising Lu Jiajie against getting a divorce. There’s a saying that advises against both reconciling and separating, but Ma Lili truly wasn’t behaving appropriately. She had given her all to support her family, which was one thing, but to also coach her children like that, both kids would be ruined if they didn’t distance themselves from the Ma family members.

Seeing Wang Xiaojie dodging the issue, Ma Lili had no choice but to turn to Second Sister-in-law Lu, hoping she would help persuade Lu Jiajie not to seek a divorce.

Second Sister-in-law Lu scoffed at her: “Ma Jixiang is just your nephew, not your son. You’re borrowing money and selling your jewelry to help him with cash and sell his house. Haven’t you given any thought to how hard Jiajie works for his money? Or considered that Qiangqiang and Xiao Feng don’t even have their own houses? You never think about men; you don’t keep children at heart. Now you come here pretending to care about the kids, who are you trying to fool?”

“All the hard-earned money ends up benefiting outsiders because of a traitor in the family. Who could bear that? I, too, have daughters-in-law. If they dared to do such a thing, I’d beat them black and blue before having Ah Jiang and Ah Tao divorce them.”

In the countryside, there are many women who lose their senses and only look out for their family of origin, not caring if their own children go hungry or cold. However, the consequence of this behavior is that their husbands guard against them as they would thieves, and their children grow to resent them, leading to a miserable old age.

Ma Lili denied it, claiming that these were all rumors and nothing of the sort had happened.

Unwilling to admit what she’d done, Second Sister-in-law Lu spat and began to curse: “Allowing your family to feast on Jiajie’s flesh and blood, what kind of woman are you that any household would want to keep you? Jiajie divorcing you is like escaping from bitter suffering. You shouldn’t be too greedy; Jiajie is willing to give you the house and an extra five thousand yuan in compensation, he has gone beyond duty and honor. If you’re still not content, you won’t get a single cent of the house or money in the end.”

Ma Lili left scolded and dejected.

Back home, when Mother Ma saw her eyes red and swollen from crying, she sighed and said, “Lili, Lu Jiajie has already set his heart elsewhere. Insisting on not divorcing when he won’t give you money or touch you – what’s the point in that kind of life? Better to get a divorce, take the money and the house, and then find a man who’ll truly love you and live a good life together.”

Tears fell from Ma Lili’s eyes uncontrollably as she said, “I can’t have children anymore, who would marry someone like me to a good match?”

Mother Ma suggested it wasn’t a big issue, as she had already consulted a doctor, and it was possible to reverse tubal ligation through surgery: “Lili, Qiangqiang has also become estranged from you, he only listens to Lu Jiajie and the Lu family members now. In the future, you can’t count on him when you get old. Xiao Feng is obedient, but she is a daughter, and eventually, she will be part of another family. You might as well have another son, raise him well, and ensure he’s loyal to you.”

Ma Lili hung her head in silence.

Two days later, Lu Jiajie called Ma Lili’s workplace and, upon hearing her voice, asked, “Elder Sister-in-law says you’ve agreed to divorce?”

Upon hearing his indifferent voice, Ma Lili’s heart twisted with pain, but Lu Jiajie’s attitude made her realize it was too late for any reconciliation.

Lu Jiajie, growing impatient as she sobbed and remained silent, said irritably, “I’m definitely getting this divorce. If you’re not willing, just keep dragging it out!”

If he didn’t divorce her, he wouldn’t dare to take the two children back to the Forty-nine City to attend school there; instead, they could only go to school here, but that would require asking someone for help in finding a school. Owing a favor was a secondary concern; mainly, he had discovered that the education here was nowhere near as good as in the Forty-nine City.

Ma Lili wiped her tears and asked, “Lu Jiajie, did you find another woman over there?”

Lu Jiajie was so angered he almost laughed, but he wasn’t foolish enough to admit to something that didn’t exist. Otherwise, when the children grew up and she shoved the blame onto him, how wronged he would be. Known for their character, she and the Ma family members would definitely do just that.

Lu Jiajie, suppressing his revulsion, said, “The reasons I want to divorce you are, firstly, I’m unwilling to keep filling the bottomless pit of your Ma family. Secondly, I cannot allow the two children to be brainwashed by you and end up being bled dry by Ma Jixiang.”

Ma Lili, out of habit, countered, “I know you don’t like Jixiang, but he’s still a child; you can’t make up such things about him.”

Lu Jiajie was most annoyed by this line and didn’t want to waste any more words, “Do you agree to divorce or not? If you don’t agree, there’s no point in continuing this conversation.”

Ma Lili certainly did not want a divorce, but by this point, there was no chance of reconciliation. She said coldly, “Apart from the house, I want twenty thousand yuan in compensation.”

Lu Jiajie chuckled disdainfully, “The house and five thousand yuan in compensation, those are the terms. If you’re not happy with them, then you can just keep suffering! Suffer till you’re forty years old. By then, I’ll go to court to file for a divorce. At that age, even if you want to have children, you won’t be able to.”

Ma Lili’s voice changed, “What do you mean by that?”

Lu Jiajie, with contempt, said, “What I mean, don’t you know very well? It’s typical of you, doing things and never admitting to them, then turning around and biting back. Stop talking nonsense, do we divorce or not?”

Ma Lili, through gritted teeth, said, “Fine, I agree. When you come back, we’ll do the paperwork.”

Lu Jiajie was not surprised by the outcome. He was willing to give up so much, and Father Ma and Mother Ma were probably eagerly pushing behind the scenes, “I’ll return tomorrow.”

Actually, there were other ways to get a divorce, but those methods were too extreme and couldn’t be used. The children were already motherless; if something happened to him, who could they rely on afterward?

“Also, bring the children back with you.”

“That’s not for you to worry about.”

After hanging up the phone, Lu Jiajie didn’t feel relieved; instead, he felt a tightness in his chest, as if something was stuck there, making it difficult for him to breathe.

That very night, Lu Jiajie drank with friends. His heart ached, and he could only try to drown his sorrows in alcohol, “Qiangqiang and Xiao Feng are her flesh and blood, born after ten months of pregnancy, yet when the children are bullied, she turns a blind eye. Tell me, how can someone be a mother like that?”

His friend tried to console him, “Not all mothers in this world cherish their children. Don’t be too upset. After you get divorced, find a woman who understands and cares for the children, who can make your life better. That’s what matters most.”

Lu Jiajie shook his head, “Who knows whether a new wife would treat the children well? I won’t remarry for now, not until the children are grown.”

Knowing he was heartbroken, the friend didn’t press any further.