mesbooks Chapter 159 Divorce
Chapter 159 Divorce
The two stood in the yard in silence for a long time, looking at each other without saying a word, each with their own thoughts. They forced themselves to smile and cooperate with Tangtang in playing house games in the yard.
Until Tangtang was tired of playing, she came to her mother and started to act coquettishly, humming to indicate that she was hungry. Jiang Shuya made her a cup of milk, and she fell asleep after drinking it.
Huang Minghao held Tangtang in his arms and gently put her on the bed, covered her with a quilt, and went to the living room. He took out the divorce agreement that Jiang Shuya had left at home yesterday and put it on the table.
"I have read the agreement and have no objection. If you insist, I agree to sign it, but I have two requirements."
Jiang Shuya came back to her senses silently; "You say."
Huang Minghao hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly:
"I just hope you can stay temporarily and live in our house before the demolition. Before the demolition, we should keep our divorce a secret from each other and not tell anyone, including you, my parents, and grandpa. He is in poor health, and I don't want to add to his troubles because of our affairs."
"You want me to hide it." Jiang Shuya was surprised.
Huang Minghao nodded, thinking;
"Don't you want to see Tangtang every day? Live with her. Don't worry, I'm not at home most of the time. We each live in our own room. I won't disturb you. You just need to live here until the demolition. After the demolition of Jiangdao, everyone here will go their separate ways. How many people will still care whether I, Huang Minghao, and you, Jiang Shuya, are a couple?"
It turned out to be a matter of face. In the past two years, many people from other places have married into Xixia Village, and most of them are familiar with Huang Minghao and are childhood friends. The once high-spirited and handsome man in Jiangdao has become the first person to get divorced. If this is made public, he will become a laughing stock.
If Jiang Shuya could see Tangtang every day, be with her and personally teach her how to grow, what reason would she have to refuse?
"Okay, I promise you, I'll keep it a secret. What about the other thing?" Jiang Shuya asked.
"Tangtang belonged to me before she was three years old. I gave her to my mother to take care of. You know my mother. If I don't find something for her to do, she won't be much better than my father. I think you should understand that." Huang Minghao flicked the cigarette in his hand, choking Jiang Shuya to cough.
Jiang Shuya suppressed the discomfort and thought for a while. She realized that if she wanted to keep Tangtang with her now, she would not have enough energy and the conditions would not allow it. She really needed some time to prepare. Only when she became stronger could she concentrate on keeping Tangtang by her side.
"Okay, I just ask that your mother not bring her to the brand store. If there is any breach of contract, I will directly overturn this three-year agreement."
Huang Minghao frowned, took a deep breath, and couldn't help but refute;
"Tangtang is also my daughter. How can I not pay attention to her health? If you don't like it, you can make a rule with my mother. I won't defend her like I did before."
This sentence really surprised Jiang Shuya. She thought to herself, if you had been so conscious in the past, you would not be as passive as you are now.
Jiang Shuya said nothing more, turned to the last page of the contract, and read one of the clauses;
"There is one thing I want to explain to you first. I am the current owner of the house on Dageng. After you and I divorce, there will be two households. Tangtang will naturally be divided into a household under your name, and our distribution will not be the same at that time.
The title deed shows that the owner of the household has a 220-square-meter house, and you and Tangtang together have about 130 square meters. I can convert the extra money into money for you, because it says it is split equally, I'll tell you first.''
Huang Minghao didn't seem to listen, he smoked a cigarette irritably, frowned, and his voice became low;
"I only need one house, and the rest will be left to Tangtang. As for how you distribute it, it's up to you."
There seemed to be some anger in her words, and Jiang Shuya didn't want to elaborate on it. Besides, there was still half a year before the demolition, and no matter how the terms changed, the final result would be an equal division.
As for my younger brother Shuhuai, let's talk about it later. It all depends on God's will. I believe Shuhuai will understand himself, the house and his sister's life. He will probably love her more as his sister.
After Jiang Shuya signed the agreement, she handed the pen to Huang Minghao. He took a deep puff of cigarette and signed his name without hesitation.
"I'll be waiting for you at the Civil Affairs Bureau at 10am tomorrow morning to handle the formalities."
Jiang Shuya finished speaking calmly, put away the agreement, put it in a canvas bag, took a look at where Tangtang was sleeping, leaned over and kissed her on the forehead, then walked out of the room reluctantly. Seeing that Huang Minghao was still in a daze, she walked out of the yard dejectedly.
Huang Minghao's mind was blank, as if he had lost his soul. He didn't react. He was as light as an eggplant hit by frost. He was stunned. He vaguely saw Jiang Shuya glance at him. Only then did he wake up and ran out. "Where are you going?"
Jiang Shuya's pale face showed no emotion; "Making money."
On the second day, in the morning, Jiang Shuya arrived half an hour early and stood at the door of the Civil Affairs Bureau on Hexi Street. During this time, Jiang Shuyun could not resist the temptation of the remaining boxes of chocolates and called to ask for them. After she flattered him and made a fuss, she managed to buy up the rest.
Huang Minghao arrived late, wearing a black leather jacket, with a gloomy expression, dark circles under his eyes, and a haggard face. The two met and looked at each other in silence. Jiang Shuya had loose black hair, eyes as clear as water, and was wearing a beige round-neck coat, with a slender figure.
People passing by the Civil Affairs Bureau looked at the couple who were about to end their marriage with curiosity. Some even thought they were here to apply for a marriage certificate and turned around to praise them.
"Look at that couple, they are such a perfect match, the man is handsome and the woman is even prettier, a perfect match, wow."
The two walked into the hall one after the other, and soon sat down opposite the staff. They took out the marriage certificate they brought and placed it in front of the staff. The staff was a middle-aged woman who only asked one question;
"I've thought it through."
Jiang Shuya nodded expressionlessly. Huang Minghao glanced at her and saw that she did not respond. His expression was cold and serious. "I've thought about it. Sorry for the trouble."
The divorce process was much faster than the marriage process. It didn’t take long for the two to get their divorce certificate. From then on, they were no longer a legal couple.
Huang Minghao looked like he had lost his soul, his expression was dazed, and he didn't say a word. Jiang Shuya held the divorce certificate and looked at it for a long time. She felt like a heavy stone had fallen from her heart, but she just couldn't be happy.
Soon, the two stopped at the gate of the Civil Affairs Bureau. Huang Minghao looked at her for a long time with moist eyes, and a sneer came out of the corner of his mouth;
"Jiang Shuya, can you believe it? Two years ago, when I got the marriage certificate with you, it was right here that I felt like I was dreaming. I was so happy."
Jiang Shuya sighed softly;
"Let's forget the past. We are still young. Take care of each other and smoke less in the future!"
"If I had been devoted to you and never hit you, would you still want to divorce me?"
Huang Minghao looked at Jiang Shuya seriously.
"No." Jiang Shuya responded indifferently.