Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 82 Dividing the Family Agreement (Part 2)

Chapter 82: Chapter 82 Dividing the Family Agreement (Part 2)

Hmph, those are nice words, but where were you earlier?

Lu Erbo looked at Xie Old Four with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "No matter how reasonable your words are, whether you want to split the family is your own business. Although we are related through marriage, it’s not right for us to interfere with your family matters."

"All I know is that my daughter is unhappy and doesn’t want to live this way anymore. As her parents, we can’t just sit by and watch her be unhappy. Life is not that long. Being unhappy, even if you live to a hundred, is just suffering, and we can’t bear that. The Lu Family may not be wealthy, but we also don’t lack a meal or a few clothes for our daughter and grandchildren."

The meaning of Lu Erbo’s words was clear: my daughter is suffering, and you can’t simply erase everything by saying you want to split the family. Unless you make my daughter happy and she willingly stays, I don’t mind taking her and the two grandchildren back with me.

"It’s been a long time since the in-laws have seen Dabao and Xiaobao, hasn’t it? The children are still in the house, shall we go see them first?"

Xie Old Four knew that Lu Chaoqun was not a pushover. Even though they had never truly confronted each other, this round nearly overwhelmed him. He glared fiercely at his youngest son, who looked utterly despondent, and grew even angrier.

What a foolish mess, now you realize how tough your father-in-law is, right?

"Dad, Mom, I will be good to Aimei in the future, I don’t want a divorce, I don’t want to lose them."

Startled by a glare from his father, Xie Changgen awoke from his fear that his wife genuinely didn’t want to live with him any longer, and even his in-laws were obviously supporting her.

A wave of unprecedented panic surged within him, and the look in his father-in-law’s eyes made him realize that he wasn’t just being threatened; he meant it.

It turned out his father was right; the people from the Yue Family were indeed not easy to deal with...

"Your promises to us are pointless, whether or not you divorce isn’t up to what you wish. Whether you can continue this life together depends on whether both of you want it, right?"

Lu Erbo looked coldly at Xie Changgen, giving him yet another pointed remark.

If he could truly come to his senses now it would be a good thing. He wasn’t afraid of his second daughter getting a divorce and being talked about, but the world is extremely unfair to women. Besides, a pot and its lid should match; the original match is always best. It’s better for Dabao and Xiaobao to grow up under their father’s care than anything else.

But if he still couldn’t come to his senses, then it was better left unsaid. Dabao and Xiaobao would be better off without a foolish father.

"Aimei, for the sake of the children, please forgive me this time. From now on... from now on, I’ll listen to everything you say." Xie Changgen wasn’t foolish at the crucial moment, immediately turning to grab Lu Aimei’s hand and pleading with her.

Lu Aimei shook him off abruptly and said nothing with an expressionless face.

"Xie Changgen, you better not say much at the door either. Are Dabao and Xiaobao still sleeping inside? We might as well go in and talk slowly. We don’t want the kids to wake up, not see anyone, and start crying out of fear."

Xie Aijiao had a long talk with her sister in the morning, and she understood the situation more clearly. On her way here, she had explained everything in detail to her parents. At first, she was furious, but after careful consideration, she felt that things were not so simple.

She didn’t agree with Aimei getting a divorce right away either. Her view was in line with her parents’: to wait and see how Xie Changgen would behave. You can’t deny people a chance and condemn them outright.

"Oh, my in-laws, mother-in-law, you’re here too?" Tian Xiaoju slowly made her way over, "Actually, it’s not a big deal. Aimei just has a hot temper. Who doesn’t have little frictions in family life? Yet, she would make a fuss over every little thing as if she wants to split the family..."

"Look at what the mother-in-law is saying. Being hot-tempered isn’t necessarily a bad thing; what’s dreadful is having a big, crooked heart. I think our Aimei is very good—no matter how hot-tempered she gets, she’s always respectful to elders and loving towards children. Plus, she has been the most reasonable since she was a child. It’s probably someone who’s old and disrespectful, blind, and stubbornly fails to see who’s good and who’s bad," Lu Chaoqun’s wife spoke up unapologetically, emphasizing her tone, "Moreover, this division of the household wasn’t instigated by our Aimei. It’s really none of our business whether you split up your family or not. I’m here today to see what’s going on exactly. If my daughter is at fault, I’ll have her apologize. If it’s not her fault and she’s been wronged for no reason, there’s no need to hide it. If someone has wronged us, we shouldn’t just endure it silently. It’s better to speak out and let everyone judge for themselves. The world isn’t full of fools, mother-in-law, don’t you think?"

"Shut up. What does the decision to split the families have to do with your daughter-in-law? I made the decision, and I told you last night. What, are you going to unjustly blame her for this too?"

Xie Laosi barked at Tian Xiaoju, scolding her without sparing her any face, "Useless, can’t even offer a cup of water when guests arrive. Have you lived your whole life in vain?"

Tian Xiaoju’s face paled, and she looked at Xie Changgen. Xie Changgen turned his head away. She pursed her lips in frustration, and under the tyranny of Xie Laosi, who had bullied her for many years, she didn’t dare say another word. "I’ll go get the water," she said.

She turned and quickly walked away, much faster than when she had arrived, muttering to herself. Sure enough, her younger son was useless; she could only rely on her elder son.

"My old woman is a fool, has been biased towards the elder’s family all her life. Good, after we split up, she might as well go and live with the elder’s family. Aimei has always been good; I’ve got a lame leg, and probably only she wouldn’t despise me. From now on, I’ll live with the two of them, and she can be in charge of the household matters," Xie Laosi looked at Lu Chaoqun and his wife earnestly.

"I also scolded Changgen yesterday. After all, he is now a father and should start taking responsibility, thinking more about his wife and children, instead of taking his mother’s senseless words as divine commands," Xie Laosi continued, looking at Aimei, his face was that of a man ready to lose all dignity.

"Aimei, my daughter-in-law, I know you’ve suffered a lot. It was my blunder before, only wanting days to pass without problems. Rest assured, after the family splits, you can take charge without restraint. Whatever you decide, I’ll support you. For Dabao and Xiaobao’s sake, give Changgen a chance to reform. I don’t believe he’s beyond redemption. If he makes another stupid mistake, I won’t recognize him as my son anymore."

"Dad, I’ve never blamed you." Her father-in-law had spoken his heart, and Lu Aimei couldn’t stay silent any longer.

Wiping her tears, she said, "It’s just that I’ve lost faith in Xie Changgen."