Di Dongsheng approached the old lady and reached out to take her from Zhao Yanxia.
The old lady held a high status at home, possessing a certain degree of influence. Everyone wanted to leverage the old lady to fulfill their own needs.
As his hand reached in front of her, Zhao Yanxia shifted, pulling the old lady closer and turning in another direction.
Seeing that she was escalating the situation by demanding the old lady scold him, Di Dongsheng's temper flared instantly. He withdrew his hand and indifferently sat on the sofa, saying, "If we can make it work, we will. If not, we'll divorce."
With a wail, Zhao Yanxia burst into tears.
The old lady's head ached from the noise. She pulled her arm back and beckoned Jiang Ziyu, who was beside her. Helped to the sofa, she silently watched the two arguing.
"Are you even human? I gave birth to your children, helped you raise the family, and now you want to divorce me for another woman?" Zhao Yanxia collapsed on the floor, crying and making a scene.
Di Dongsheng ignored her shouting, letting her rant and rave.
Seeing his lack of response, Zhao Yanxia no longer wanted to sit on the floor. She stood up and began hitting Di Dongsheng's body.
With a sharp sound, Zhao Yanxia fell silent.
Di Dongsheng's face was slapped to the side, and he glared coldly at Zhao Yanxia.
It wasn't intentional! Zhao Yanxia moved her lips, but dared not speak.
Watching this farce, the old lady could no longer tolerate it. Slapping the table, she angrily rebuked, "Are you done making a scene!"
Zhao Yanxia shrunk her head, not even daring to sigh loudly.
"Divorce is easily said, but what about the children? Do you expect them to abandon their own mother and find a stepmother?" the old lady admonished Di Dongsheng.
Turning, she glanced at the dishevelled Zhao Yanxia, "And you, why can't you speak properly? Arguing and making noise like this, what is this? As a wife, instead of helping to resolve issues, you just make noise from behind. You don't listen to explanations, and when told something, you get upset. What do you expect him to do?"
The housekeeper came up behind her and gently patted the old lady's back.
Both were reprimanded into silence. The old lady, too tired to say more, waved her hand, dismissing them upstairs.
Out of sight, out of mind. With age, and now supported by Di Mingjue, she no longer needed to strain herself. It was time to enjoy life.
The housekeeper placed her cane in her hand and helped her up from the sofa.
Dinner was ready, and the maids stood uncertainly at the kitchen door. They dared not ask if the food should be served or if anyone would eat.
Qianqian tugged on Jiang Ziyu's hand, pointing to the kitchen.
"Hungry?"
Seeing her nod, Jiang Ziyu led her towards the dining room.
"Prepare yourselves!"
In less than a few minutes, all the food was laid out on the table. What should have been a family meal, but after the argument and commotion, only their family of three remained.
...
Upstairs in the room.
Zhao Yanxia sat on the bed, tears streaming down her face, her grievances too deep to express. The old lady had scolded them, but she dared not protest.
"That's enough. I've explained everything to you, but you refuse to listen and are just feeling sorry for yourself." Di Dongsheng found her bothersome. "I need her for now. Once things are settled, I will have no further contact with her."
After many years of marriage, Di Dongsheng had never had any scandals. The sudden appearance of one was difficult for Zhao Yanxia to accept.
Her eyes brimming with tears, she lifted her head, "Really?"
"Would I lie to you?" Di Dongsheng retorted.
Zhao Yanxia wiped her tears, still harboring doubts, "How is this cooperation?"
"I can't tell you yet."
"Then you're still fooling me."
The tears, which had just stopped, began to fall again.
Now, seeing tears made Di Dongsheng's head ache. He turned and walked to the door, opened it, glanced outside to ensure no one was there, and returned.
After a brief explanation, Zhao Yanxia looked at him in disbelief.
"Know this and keep it to yourself. Don't let a third person know. Otherwise, all of us will have to go abroad and can never return. If that's what you want, then so be it." Di Dongsheng warned her.