Chapter 126: Truly Decisive

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Feng Erqiu’s expression was calm, and she whispered, “Mm.”
“What are your plans going forward?”
“I still have an unmarried older brother at my parents’ home, and my parents are alive. I’ll ask them to help look after Chunni and Erya. I can just do some simple work; I won’t starve,” Feng Erqiu had already made up her mind.

It was Liu Xiaomei’s first time meeting Shen Qingyi. Curious, she wanted to say a few words but noticed Shen Qingyi pulling Feng Erqiu aside to whisper quietly and decided not to interrupt.

When Feng Erqiu returned, she said decisively to Liu Xiaomei, “Since Liu Yong and I both agree to divorce, please help write a certificate so we can file for the divorce report.”

Hearing this, Liu Yong slightly opened his mouth in shock. That woman really dared to ask for a divorce.

He immediately panicked, stood up abruptly from his chair, and said, “Feng Erqiu, if you go back to your parents’ place, your lame brother will have an even harder time getting married.”

“I already gave you a chance just now. If you’re still a man, then be straightforward about it,” Feng Erqiu said, unwilling to argue further.

Liu Xiaomei rolled her eyes at Liu Yong, sat down, and calmly wrote the paperwork. After finishing, she handed it to Feng Erqiu, who didn’t hesitate to press her fingerprint.

When the papers were handed to Liu Yong, he didn’t move but said, “Is this how your women’s committee mediates? Ordinary people usually persuade couples to reconcile, not divorce. And yet, you do the opposite.”

Liu Xiaomei stood up and pounded the table. “That depends on the people involved. You want the horse to run but not eat grass—there’s no such thing. You were the one who brought up the divorce.”

Liu Yong fell silent and glanced at Chunni. Chunni glared at him and said, “You said just now you don’t want me or my sister, and from now on, we won’t come looking for you.”

Erya, crying loudly in Feng Erqiu’s arms, was taken by Shen Qingyi, who stepped forward and held the child.

Seeing this, Liu Yong approached and asked Shen Qingyi, “Comrade Shen, please persuade Erqiu. I’ll repay the medical fees; what I said earlier was in anger.”

Shen Qingyi shot him a cold glance. “So many people tried to persuade you earlier, and you didn’t listen. Why should she listen just because I say so now?”

Doctor Zhao let out a sigh of relief.

When Liu Yong looked up again, he found no one on his side. Gritting his teeth, he walked up to Feng Erqiu and said, “You’re something else!”

Liu Xiaomei was furious at Liu Yong’s behavior. “You dare threaten a female comrade repeatedly in front of the officials? That’s just despicable! Hurry up and sign. I need to submit this.”

She didn’t want to waste another moment.

Liu Yong had successfully riled everyone’s anger.

Seeing Feng Erqiu resolute, he nodded. “Fine! Then hurry up. Before the formalities are done, don’t stay in my room.”

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“You—” Liu Xiaomei was furious and couldn’t finish her sentence.

Doctor Zhao said, “There’s an empty room behind the infirmary. I’ll apply for it so Comrade Feng Erqiu can stay there and help look after the pharmacy as well.”

Liu Yong was both angry and anxious, pointing at Doctor Zhao and shouting, “You’re always trying to sow discord between my wife and me just so she moves over to where you live, right?”

Hearing this, Doctor Zhao was so upset he literally spat blood.

Feng Erqiu, who had been calm until then, finally lost her temper and cursed, “You’re shameless. I must have been blind to marry a man like you.”

Shen Qingyi tugged at her and whispered a few words in her ear. Feng Erqiu looked back in panic. “That won’t do.”

“It’s okay.”

After hesitating, Feng Erqiu turned to Doctor Zhao and said, “Thank you for your kindness, but I won’t stay there.”

Then she turned to Liu Yong and said, “Just sign quickly. Anyone who refuses will have no descendants for eighteen generations.”

Liu Xiaomei handed the documents to Liu Yong, who took them and said, “I’ll give you one last chance—”

“No need!” Feng Erqiu cut him off immediately.

Liu Yong pressed his fingerprint and tossed out, “Don’t come crawling back to me regretting this.”

As he left, he gave Feng Erqiu one last hateful glare.

It was Shen Qingyi’s first time meeting such a man—shameless and selfish to the extreme.

Only then did Liu Xiaomei say, “Comrade Feng Erqiu, rest assured. I’ll report this to the higher-ups immediately and arrange a place for you to stay. Technically, before the paperwork is finalized, you’re still married and can stay there, but with Liu Yong’s temper, staying one more minute is torture.”

“Thank you, Director Liu.”

“Thank what? It’s my duty. Little Comrade Shen and Doctor Zhao have also been very helpful. So, Erqiu, don’t be discouraged by this. Take good care of the children. There are still many good people in this world.”

Shen Qingyi smiled at Liu Xiaomei. “Director Liu is right.”

Then she said to Feng Erqiu, “Let’s go to the infirmary first. Doctor Zhao will check on you again.”

Doctor Zhao, embarrassed by Liu Yong’s earlier accusation, looked a little awkward.

Shen Qingyi noticed and smiled, “If you have a clear conscience, there’s nothing to fear. We all trust Doctor Zhao.”

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Liu Xiaomei agreed, “Exactly. Look at how open-minded Comrade Shen is.”

Only then did Doctor Zhao agree, “Alright, let’s go.”

Doctor Zhao led the way, Shen Qingyi held Erya, and Feng Erqiu held Chunni as they all headed to the infirmary.

Once calm, Feng Erqiu felt a little dizzy, as if she might collapse at any moment, but she gritted her teeth and made it to the infirmary.

Doctor Zhao motioned for her to lie on the bed and checked her pulse. “Continue with an IV drip — glucose drip.”

Feng Erqiu asked anxiously, “How much will it cost?”

Shen Qingyi hushed her, “Just focus on the treatment.”

Feng Erqiu felt embarrassed. She hadn’t repaid the medical fees yet and had just mentioned renting an apartment in the city for her and her daughters to recover properly.

As soon as the drip was administered, someone came looking for Doctor Zhao. He grabbed his medical bag and asked Xiao Wu to follow, then said to Shen Qingyi, “Watch over her. I won’t be long.”

“Okay.”

After they left, Shen Qingyi said to Feng Erqiu, “Focus on getting better. Later, I’ll ask Director Liu if they’ve found a suitable place for you. If not, you can stay at my place for a night. I’ll look for a room for you tomorrow.”

“Sorry to trouble you again.”

Shen Qingyi smiled, “No trouble at all. I really didn’t expect you to decide on the divorce so quickly.”

It was a very decisive move.

Feng Erqiu weakly explained, “Before I got pregnant with my third child, I had countless thoughts about this. I just couldn’t make up my mind. After getting pregnant, life became harder day by day.

Sometimes I think, no matter what choice I make, life will be hard. So why endure it? I’ve already tried enduring, and the next step would be even worse. It might be better to try a different kind of hardship. Maybe there’s a chance for change. If not, then there’s no loss.

I hadn’t planned to act so quickly. I wanted to wait until my body recovered and my elder brother came before making a decision. But seeing everyone’s support, I thought it was better to be decisive and avoid future entanglements.”