Let's Get Divorced

Let's Get Divorced

Before Jiang Xia could speak, Zhou Chenglei said first, "Eldest Sister-in-Law, I'll make breakfast tomorrow. Jiang Xia's fever hasn't gone down yet. The doctor said she can't overwork herself, so please bear with the housework for the next few days, you and Mom."

Tian Caihua's face immediately fell.

She walked straight out, muttering "under her breath" as she went, "Really, everyone else has the fate of a rich young miss, while I alone have the fate of a maid. I'm not delicate and precious like them—thick-skinned and tough, busy from dawn to dusk, and I never fall sick!"

Tian Caihua went to the kitchen to pour hot water for her youngest son's bath, banging the pots, lids, and ladles loud enough to make them clatter and crash.

"I should still get up and make breakfast tomorrow morning," Jiang Xia said.

Taking turns was fair. She had no objection, nor was she used to eating and drinking for free.

Zhou Chenglei gave her a surprised look, then lowered his head and continued picking out crab meat. "No need. I'll get up and do it. Eldest Sister-in-Law just has a sharp tongue. Don't take it to heart."

It wasn't that he was doting on his wife. He just thought that Jiang Xia had gotten dizzy after walking only a few steps today—how could she get up and work?

Besides, even if she wasn't dizzy, she had her heart set on divorce. For all he knew, she might return to her parents' home tomorrow. Why make her get up and prepare breakfast for the whole family? Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were cooling off outside in the courtyard when they heard Tian Caihua throwing things around. Father Zhou frowned. "Later, ask Chenglei clearly whether he wants a divorce. If he does, get it over with quickly."

Father Zhou had also had enough of these days without a moment's peace.

Mother Zhou thought Jiang Xia seemed to have changed. "Why not watch a little longer? Didn't you notice during dinner that Jiang Xia seemed different? They've only been married for a few days. Wouldn't divorcing so quickly make us the laughingstock of everyone?"

"Forget it. A dog can't stop eating shit! Haven't we already been laughed at enough?" Father Zhou waved his hand and shook his head with a look of disgust.

Changed? It was easier to change rivers and mountains than one's nature. How could she change so easily?

And seeing how delicate and helpless his youngest daughter-in-law was, unable to do anything, Father Zhou felt even more certain that divorce was the right choice. Staying married would only bring suffering.

Everything required his son to wait on her. Even her clothes were washed by his son. Was this marrying a wife? This was marrying a princess!

She ought to marry into a wealthy family and become a rich young madam.

Their Zhou Family was too small a temple to house a Princess like her.

When marrying a wife, one had to marry someone sturdy, tall, strong, and able to work.

*After Zhou Chenglei finished picking the crab meat, he went to the kitchen, scooped two buckets of hot water from the Big Iron Pot, mixed them to the right temperature, and carried them into the Shower Room.

Jiang Xia and Zhou Zhou had just finished eating. Jiang Xia told Zhou Zhou to go play with her Older Brother while she cleared the dishes.

Zhou Chenglei walked in and took the bowls and chopsticks from her hands. "I'll clean up. I've carried in the hot water, so go bathe first. The others still need to wash later, so try to be quick."

There were many people in the Zhou Family, and everyone had to line up to bathe. Father Zhou and Eldest Brother had to go out to sea tomorrow, while several nephews had school and needed to sleep early. Every time Jiang Xia bathed, she would stay inside for over an hour. If they made her wait until everyone else had finished before letting her bathe, she would lose her temper.

The whole family had become afraid of her.

Jiang Xia said nothing further. Someone had even prepared the bathwater for her—how could she have the nerve to refuse?

She went straight back to the room to find clothes and take a bath.

There was no Tap Water and no water heater. Jiang Xia found it inconvenient and wasn't quite used to it, but she adapted easily and simply undressed to wash.

Zhou Chenglei added more water to the Big Iron Pot and kept the fire going so his parents and niece would have hot water later, then washed the dishes.

After dressing her youngest son, Tian Caihua came out and saw Zhou Chenglei washing the dishes. Her lips pressed together.

Only her Younger Brother-in-Law had such a good temper, indulging that wife of his so much.

Jiang Xia had even put a green hat on him, yet he still treated her so well.

If she were her Younger Brother-in-Law, she would have slapped her across the face long ago. Would she still treat her well? Driving her out with a broom would already have been merciful.

She asked, "Younger Brother-in-Law, you haven't forgotten what you said this afternoon, have you?"

He had said he would give everyone an explanation.

Zhou Chenglei instinctively glanced toward the Shower Room and replied, "I haven't forgotten."

Satisfied, Tian Caihua added, "Remember to get the Betrothal Gifts back when you divorce. Don't be foolish—you haven't even touched her hand, so don't take a loss! Eldest Sister-in-Law is saying this for your own good. Get those two thousand yuan back, and you can marry another good one. Jiang Xia isn't worth treating well! And the medical expenses too—everything that should be recovered must be recovered."

When she had married into the family, her Younger Brother-in-Law had only been half-grown. She had cared for him like a son, which was why she said such things.

Zhou Chenglei said nothing. He did not agree with Eldest Sister-in-Law, so he simply remained silent.

Seeing that he did not speak, Tian Caihua thought he did not know what was good for him. She went out to find her sons and bring them home to bathe and sleep.

Those little brats had finished eating and vanished who knew where!

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou walked in and saw their son washing dishes.

Father Zhou was displeased, and his resolve hardened further.

Mother Zhou was unhappy and helpless, but seeing that her son was nearly done, she did not go over to help. With a sigh, she said, "A'Lei, come to my room later. I have something to say to you."

Zhou Chenglei answered, "All right."

Zhou Chenglei put the washed bowls into the kitchen cupboard, then went to his parents' room.

Tonight, he had to give his family an explanation.

When Jiang Xia came out after bathing, there was no one left in the courtyard.

She had not seen any laundry powder or laundry soap, nor did she know what people in this era used to wash clothes. Planning to ask later, she carried the clothes and the Enamel Basin back to her room and placed them in a corner.

This was the washbasin she had found in the room. It was new and had probably been bought for the wedding, so she dared to bring it in and use it.

When Zhou Chenglei came out of his parents' room and saw that the Shower Room door was open, he knew Jiang Xia had finished bathing and returned to the room.

He went to the door and knocked softly.

It had originally been his room, but after the marriage, he had been sleeping on the floor in his nephews' room. He entered tonight only because he had something to say to Jiang Xia.

Inside the room, Jiang Xia was sitting before the Dressing Table, rubbing her hair dry and waiting for it to dry faster. There was no hairdryer, so she could only let it air-dry naturally.

Looking at the face in the mirror, she discovered that the original owner looked exactly like she had in modern times. This pleased her greatly, because she had always been a great beauty!

What delighted her even more was that her skin was better now—moist, soft, and delicate, with pores almost invisible and not a single flaw.

In her previous life, she had stayed up late too often. Her skin had been fair then too, but it had not been in as good a condition as it was now, and her pores had been somewhat large. This body was younger, after all—only twenty years old. Her skin was plump and tender, her pores invisible, and she was white enough to glow.

Her figure was not as full as it had been in her previous life, but it was still high and firm. Jiang Xia measured with her hands. She had been a C in her previous life, but now she was only a B. Still, B was enough. Anything too large made running uncomfortable, and tight clothes made one look fat.

A knock suddenly sounded. She quickly lowered her hands and replied, "The door isn't locked."

Only then did Zhou Chenglei push the door open and walk in.

Zhou Chenglei looked at the lovely figure seated before the mirror. In the dim yellow light, her skin glowed white, more dazzling than the bulb overhead.

He looked away after only a glance and said directly, "Let's get divorced!"

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers!

Being a mother is hard work~