Chapter 102: Chapter 100: Lu Xiao Takes Action, A Complete Divorce

“Now his son, Zhao Baozhu, has returned. Not only did he fail to mediate, but he brought people to her home to threaten and intimidate her, with the intent to commit violence! This is an extremely malicious act! We at the Women’s Federation strongly demand that this be handled according to the law, and we support Su Yufen’s justified request for an immediate divorce!”

Li nodded grimly and walked up to Zhao Baozhu. “Zhao Baozhu, you’re coming with us. Someone reported that you have a prior record for picking quarrels and provoking trouble in the next county, and now you’re causing a disturbance on Shanghai Island and threatening the safety of others! And you two,”

He looked at the hooligans Zhao Baozhu had brought with him. “You’ll come back with us to assist in the investigation as well!”

Zhao Baozhu and his two “brothers” turned green. It was too late to run; the public security officers took them away directly.

Seeing his son arrested, Zhao Youcai was both shocked and terrified. He completely panicked and collapsed onto the ground.

Lu Xiao walked over to the ashen-faced Zhao Youcai and looked down at him. His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried an undeniable force. “Zhao Youcai, now, are you granting this divorce or not?”

Zhao Youcai looked at the angry neighbors, the stern officials from the Women’s Federation, and the public security officers around him. Then he looked at Lu Xiao’s ice-cold eyes. He knew he was completely finished.

’My son has been arrested, I’ll definitely lose my job, and my reputation is in tatters… If I keep refusing the divorce, things will only get worse!’

As if his spine had been ripped out, he completely broke down. With a tear-stricken face, he nodded weakly. “A divorce… a divorce… I’ll do it! I’ll sign! I don’t want anything! I’m begging you, please let my son go…”

The director of the Women’s Federation immediately produced the divorce application she had prepared in advance. “Su Yufen, come, sign it! We at the Women’s Federation will be your witnesses! The public security officers are here as well to ensure fairness!”

Su Yufen looked at the divorce application, her hands trembling with emotion as tears streamed down her face.

She picked up the pen, and under Su Tang’s encouraging gaze, she signed her name with unwavering resolve.

The dust settled! Of the scumbag father and son, one was arrested, and the other had caved!

Su Yufen was finally, completely free from this nightmarish marriage!

Su Tang looked at her aunt’s face, relieved and full of hope after signing the papers. Then she glanced at Lu Xiao beside her, the man who had masterfully orchestrated everything and solved all her problems. Her heart felt warm, filled with a profound sense of security.

’It’s so good to have him here!’

Lu Xiao felt her gaze and looked down at her, his expression instantly softening. Where was the iciness he had shown the Zhao family father and son just moments ago?

He secretly squeezed Su Tang’s palm. ’Mission from the missus: accomplished! Next up, taking my father-in-law and mother-in-law to our new life!’

The divorce proceedings went exceptionally smoothly.

With both the Women’s Federation and the public security officers as witnesses, Zhao Youcai didn’t dare pull any tricks. His hand trembled as he signed, as if he feared that a second’s delay would bring an even harsher punishment.

The moment Su Yufen walked out of the Civil Affairs Office with her divorce certificate, the sunlight fell right on her face.

She raised a hand to shield her eyes, but tears streamed down through her fingers. This time, they weren’t tears of grievance, but of liberation.

“Aunt, from now on, we’re going to live a good life.”

Su Tang handed her a clean handkerchief, her voice light and cheerful.

Lu Xiao stood to the side, holding Su Yufen’s simple luggage.

Su Yufen took the handkerchief and nodded firmly, a genuine smile finally gracing her lips. “Yes, a good life.”

The Zhao Family became the laughingstock of the neighborhood.

Because his past and present offenses were all settled at once, Zhao Baozhu was locked up for half a month. After his release, he slunk back to the mainland and never dared set foot on Shanghai Island again.

Zhao Youcai was left all alone. He spent his days sitting by his door, sighing in despair. He lowered his head whenever he saw anyone, his former arrogance completely gone.

Some people felt sorry for him and tried to persuade Su Yufen to go back and keep him company, but she flatly refused. “I will never wait on that kind of man again in this lifetime.”

She was true to her word.

First, with Su Tang’s help, she cleaned up her small side room. Then, she asked Lu Xiao to find her a job mending fishing nets in a warehouse by the docks.

It was hard work, but she could earn work points every day. With money in her hands, she could hold her head high.

In her spare time, she would go to Su Tang’s house to help with the cooking or give Mrs. Su a back rub. The smiles on her face grew more frequent, and the light slowly returned to her eyes.

When Lu Xiao and Su Tang were about to leave Shanghai Island with Mr. and Mrs. Su, they asked Su Yufen if she wanted to come with them.

But Su Yufen felt she would be a burden and was afraid she would get in the way.

Besides, she didn’t have the proper paperwork, so it wasn’t easy for her to leave.

Mr. Su was a little worried, but Su Yufen promised that she would definitely go visit them when she had the chance.

The Su Family boarded the boat and left. Watching her brother depart, Su Yufen shed tears.

’If only she had listened to her brother back then, would everything have been different?’

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