Liu Zhizhong was truly dumbfounded in the face of the divorce agreement.
"Wife, what the...you've really caught me off guard! Just as your husband is about to be Promoted after training at the Provincial Party School, you're asking for a divorce. Is that appropriate?"
Zhao Yan's beautiful face maintained a calm state, seemingly reaching a realm beyond joy and anger.
"Liu Zhizhong, what's inappropriate about that? Think about it, after what happened between you and Zhang Qixiang, what was my attitude?"
"Did I make a huge scene? Did I give Zhang Hongyang a piece of my mind? Did I save you face? Wasn't it for the sake of your career that I chose to keep the peace?"
"That's true, and I should thank my wife..."
"There are two reasons I could do that. First, I have my pride. I'm now the deputy district head, and dignity is very important. Second, regarding you, Liu Zhizhong, I have no affection or expectations left. I don't need to get upset over your mess, right?"
Hearing this, Liu Zhizhong felt a chill in his heart, "Wife, 'for one day of marriage we owe a hundred days of grace.' Can you really just..." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽
"Husband, saying these things is useless. Let's get back to the point! I'm not forcing you to divorce now, just asking you to sign the agreement. When it's appropriate, we can go and get the certificates. Of course, if you are willing to marry Zhang Qixiang, then I am just making it easier for you both, isn't that good? From then on, you and Zhang Hongyang will go from being co-brothers-in-law to relatives, you'll be his brother-in-law, and have a higher status in the family. Isn't that comfortable? From the perspective of adversaries, you've won."
Zhao Yan said this very calmly, her voice icy yet containing a hint of ease and sarcasm.
"Hehe... Wife, you truly have a way with words! But it's impossible between me and Zhang Qixiang. She made it clear that she wouldn't marry me..."
"Mm~~~~~" Zhao Yan nodded subtly, "Then that, right there, is the behavior of a bitch. You have no choice but to divorce. I don't want a husband who's been hot with a bitch and still comes home lusting after my body. Our marriage being over is good for everyone."
"Sigh, wife, I really don't understand why..."
"Let's not belabor the point, shall we, my husband? This agreement—are you signing it, or not? Just give me an answer."
"I... I'll think about it before signing!"
Liu Zhizhong said as he picked up the agreement, reading through it item by item.
Zhao Yan gave him a cold glance but said nothing more, calmly waiting.
Was Liu Zhizhong really that insightful?
He was indeed reading seriously, and he even read each item aloud, discussing the unsuitable parts with Zhao Yan.
In truth, there was nothing inappropriate about the agreement with Zhao Yan. The couple had no children, and each managed their own finances. Zhao Yan had even moved out of their home after marriage, letting Liu Zhizhong have the room, and had given him the right to inherit the villa.
But after Liu Zhizhong had finished with this formality, he said, "Alright wife, there aren't any major issues, but I don't need the right to inherit the villa; this needs to be changed. After the divorce, I'll leave with nothing but the shirt on my back."
Zhao Yan's expression shifted slightly, "Fine, I'll make the change right away and go out to print it."
"Hey, wife, aren't you being a bit hasty? It wouldn't be too late to sign when I come back from the Provincial City next weekend!"
"The night breeds dreams. I hope when you return next week, it will be a good time for you and Zhang Qixiang to continue your affairs without me disturbing you. I'm someone who values courtesy; I don't want to disturb others' peaceful lives."
"Sigh... Wife, oh my wife, you're really..."