Fang Pingying felt that it was fine to wait , as everything had been made clear anyway, with only the divorce procedures left. She wasn’t in a hurry; they could be handled at any time.
So she agreed to Luo Zhiyong, "Okay, we can handle the procedures later. But during this time, make sure to clarify things with your parents. I don’t want any more trouble from your Luo family spilling into my house or shop. I don’t have the energy to deal with it all."
"Okay." Luo Zhiyong felt a stab of pain in his heart but made a very firm promise to Fang Pingying, "I will never let any issues spill over to this side again."
Listening to his solemn promise, Fang Pingying felt unbearably sad. In the past, he always made promises to her, but they still ended up where they were.
Just like in her previous life, it was still a divorce in the end.
The tragedy was, having lived one life already, she couldn’t let go of this man, and despite knowing all the problems with the Luo family, she still insisted on marrying him in this life.
She had thought that she had changed for the better, had come to cherish this man more, had dedicated all her thoughts to him, and their love for each other had grown. Surely there would be a happy ending.
Unexpectedly, in this life, although their relationship was not problematic, they were torn apart by his family.
Moreover, the ones who tore them apart were the same as in her previous life: Xu He, Zhou Yunmei, and Luo Zhiming.
Although the process was different, the outcome was the same.
Maybe she and Luo Zhiyong were truly not meant to be, just as it was in her previous life, their story ended the same way in this life.
But in this life, what consoled Fang Pingying was that without Luo Zhiyong, she still had her doting family and two well-behaved and sensible children. She would not be alone and miserable all her life.
Thinking back to just yesterday morning, the two spouses were loving and affectionate, but by this morning, they had reached the point of discussing divorce, so naturally, Fang Pingying also felt a deep attachment.
But having made her decision, Fang Pingying disliked dragging things out.
She went inside the house, packed up Luo Zhiyong’s belongings, then took several hundred yuan from the wardrobe and put it in Luo Zhiyong’s bag and brought it to the living room for him, "I’ve packed your clothes. You should stay at the military barracks today. Otherwise, when Hong Lan and the others return, it would be difficult to explain on the spot."
After Luo Zhiyong spoke, he gave Fang Pingying a deep look. When he felt his eyes slightly redden, he covered it up by picking up his bag and leaving the house.
Once Luo Zhiyong had left, Fang Pingying seemed to completely collapse, her body slumping onto the sofa as she wept freely and openly.
Despite appearing to Luo Zhiyong as if the divorce was just an ordinary matter that she had carefully considered, deep down, no woman truly wants her marriage to fail, especially when they have children together and especially under these circumstances.
In truth, in this marriage, both of them could be considered victims, driven to this by the Luo Family’s unbearable pressure.
Despite the pain, Fang Pingying only allowed herself this one outburst of tears.
Around three or four in the afternoon, estimating that those who went out to play were about to return, Fang Pingying used ice water to soothe her eyes, making herself appear normal. She cleaned up the house and then went into the kitchen to cook.
Just after four o’clock, as expected, Fang Xiu and the others returned home.
As everyone entered the house and saw only Fang Pingying at home, Luo Honglan asked, "Sister-in-law, where is Big Brother? Didn’t you say you had something to do outside?"
Yaoyao understood Luo Honglan’s words and tugged on Fang Pingying’s trouser leg, showing discontent at not seeing her father, and pouted at Fang Pingying, "Daddy, Daddy."
"Silly girl." Fang Pingying’s heart ached looking at Yaoyao, but on her face, she forced a smile and pinched Yaoyao’s little face, saying, "Daddy received a call from the army this morning. He has to go on a business trip, and we won’t see Daddy for a while."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Guangsheng immediately asked, "Went on a business trip? This morning’s matter?" Follow current novels on novelꜰire.net
Fang Pingying knew she could deceive everyone else at home, but definitely not Zhou Guangsheng, because once he returned to the military base, he would see Luo Zhiyong and the lie would be exposed.
But in front of the family, Fang Pingying still nodded slightly and replied simply, "Yes, it was an urgent notice from the military."
"Not good, then I need to go back and check as well, I don’t know if the military has assigned me any tasks," Zhou Guangsheng said, then asked Fang Xiu to pack his things, planning to return to the base.
Fang Pingying, not wanting him to worry too much about military matters, hurriedly said, "No, I heard from Zhiyong that it’s just him by himself."
"Ah?" Zhou Guangsheng, always diligent about his work, still said, "I’d better go back and check myself. Big sister, I won’t be home for dinner tonight."
Fang Pingying did not speak; she didn’t know how to explain. She smiled at him, put down Yaoyao, and went to the kitchen to cook.
Instead, it was Fang Xiu who handed him the packed items, smiling, "Go on, go on. That’s how soldiers are, always putting the military first."
"I’ll come back to see you guys next weekend." Zhou Guangsheng said, pinching Fang Xiu’s hand as he took the belongings, then waved to Haohao, who was playing with Ruirui, "Haohao, I’m off."
Haohao and the others were already accustomed to this routine. Turning his head, he cheerfully waved to Zhou Guangsheng, "Daddy, goodbye."
Zhou Guangsheng looked at Haohao, his eyes narrowing into a slit, "Goodbye."
After that, Zhou Guangsheng greeted Li Yuchun and the others briefly and rushed off.
Seeing Zhou Guangsheng leave, Fang Xiu, reminded of her son frequently calling Zhou Guangsheng "daddy," laughed and patted her son’s head, correcting him, "Silly boy, it’s uncle, remember to call him uncle, don’t get it wrong."
Haohao was adamant, glaring at Fang Xiu, and still displeased, he loudly exclaimed, "It’s daddy."
Fang Xiu was at a loss with her son, and just let him call as he liked since it wasn’t the first time anyway. Besides, Zhou Guangsheng had formally told his parents about their marriage today, so it wouldn’t be long before he indeed became ’daddy.’
Thinking of this, she asked Li Yuchun to watch Haohao for her while she went to the kitchen. With a shy expression, she whispered to Fang Pingying, "Sis, I’m planning to marry Guangsheng."
Upon hearing this, Fang Pingying was slightly stunned. It really was a day full of events: her divorce and her sister talking about getting married.
But Fang Xiu getting married was a happy occasion, and naturally, Fang Pingying was also happy for her. She smiled and said, "Really? That’s wonderful. You two have been together for a while, and if you both feel it’s right, it’s time to get married."
Thinking for a moment, she then asked Fang Xiu, "What are the plans for the marriage? Are you going to have it in his hometown or here?"
Fang Xiu laughed, "We discussed it, and we decided to have it here. But before the wedding, I need to follow him back to the countryside for a visit. It’s only right to meet his parents."