My Wife Longs for Divorce Every Day

Chapter 878: 878, am I your biological daughter?

Chapter 878: 878, am I your biological daughter?

The two of them had another affectionate moment.

By the time they returned to the private room, the table was already full of dishes.

Steam wafting, appealing to eyes, nose, and palate.

Su Wanwan said, “I thought you two would be lovey-dovey for a bit longer, so I let Luoluo and Ziyang eat first. Can’t let the kids go hungry.”

Shi Huan smiled and sat down beside her.

Chu Xiuhuang, on the other hand, sneered inwardly.

Are you sure it’s the kids you’re worried about starving?

Not yourself?

“Weiyi, this chef at your house is really good. My favorite is this stir-fried crab!” said Su Wanwan as she placed a piece of peeled crab meat into the small bowl in front of Fu Ziyang, “Ziyang, eat more.”

“Auntie, I can peel it myself.”

Chu Xiuhuang coughed and, unwilling to be outdone, said, “Luoluo, shall Daddy peel some crab for you?”

“Yes.” Little Luoluo nodded vigorously.

Things like crabs are indeed too complicated for little kids.

So after Chu Xiuhuang skillfully peeled a whole leg, crabmeat, and roe… he placed it all into Little Luoluo’s bowl.

The little girl then held up her entire bowl in front of Fu Ziyang, “Fu Ziyang, here, eat this.”

Fu Ziyang: “…”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Shi Huan: “…”

Chu Xiuhuang’s face turned dark straight away.

He had gone to all that trouble to peel crabmeat to please his daughter, and she had just generously given it away?

Talk about daughters growing up and drifting away…

**

After dinner.

Although Chu Xiuhuang didn’t really want to go to the company and preferred to watch a movie with his wife and child, Shi Huan persuaded him to leave.

As soon as the man left, Su Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief, “Huanhuan, I’m telling you, you can’t spoil men like this. All day long, they just cling to their wives and don’t get anything done, it’s preposterous!”

Shi Huan couldn’t help but retort, “Who was it that didn’t go to work for days on end and spent all day accompanying you around Nancheng just a while ago?”

“That was because my master was here. Look, as soon as the master left, my husband immediately went back to work! Nine to five! Never late, never leaving early! Want me to teach your Weiyi a lesson or two as well?” argued Su Wanwan solemnly.

“Actually, it’s not too bad,” said Shi Huan. “Axui didn’t really like to work before, and now he’s much better than he used to be.”

At least he wouldn’t dump everything onto her anymore.

And perhaps it was because they had children now that he had an increased sense of responsibility. Chu Xiuhuang had actually taken the initiative in investment projects, including some of the industries owned by Huangyou, and even in the past few days, staff had been approaching her to report that the targets set by the young Chu were too ambitious and nearly impossible to achieve…

**

Half an hour later, a group of people arrived at a nearby cinema.

Just as they had settled into the theater, Shi Huan’s phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the phone number, got up hurriedly, “I’m going to take a call, Luoluo, be good and listen to auntie, don’t run around, okay?”

Little Luoluo nodded her little head, extremely obedient, “Got it.”

…

Once outside the theater, Shi Huan answered the call, “Mom?”

“Huanhuan, what happened? How did Qingge sprain her ankle? And there’s a huge bruise on her arm… Did Axui hit her?” Qian Yulin couldn’t help but accuse, “No matter what, Qingge is your sister. How could you let Axui hit her? He’s a grown man, the strength he has, how could you let him hit your sister?”

Shi Huan explained, “She scared Luoluo first, that’s why Axui acted. And he didn’t use much force…”

“How could Qingge possibly scare Luoluo?” Qian Yulin simply didn’t believe it. “She’s Luoluo’s mother, she couldn’t be more fond of Luoluo. Maybe she was too enthusiastic and the child got scared. Since that’s the case, find a time for mother and daughter to bond, to cultivate their relationship…”

“Mom.” Shi Huan couldn’t help but interrupt her, “You believe everything she says? Axui has already told me, he never had any relations with my sister, Luoluo is my daughter!”

“You mean Qingge is lying?” Qian Yulin sighed, “Huanhuan, your sister’s character is not to lie. She really has her own difficulties. I know she took your place to study abroad in France, and you’ve always been bothered and angry about it, but this is a separate issue…”

“Mom, am I your biological daughter?” Shi Huan suddenly asked.

Qian Yulin was startled, “Of course, though you grew up in an orphanage, you and Qingge are both my biological daughters.”

“If that’s the case, then why do you always favor her?” Shi Huan couldn’t hold back, “I know I was lost for fifteen years, and maybe that doesn’t compare to the bond you have with her, but during the five years since she left and all the years the Shi Family was bankrupt, it was me who stayed with you all at home, working hard to earn money to pay off debts, allowing you to live a peaceful life. Even her tuition for studying abroad in France! And her living expenses! It was all from me working hard every day, wining and dining to earn it! I don’t ask for her gratitude, but why did she come back just to ruin my marriage? What is she really after?”

“Huanhuan…”

“I just hope you would be a bit fairer, and even if you’re not fair, at least don’t accuse me first thing when something happens. Can’t you try to understand the situation first?”

“Huanhuan, I was wrong, I really didn’t mean that…”

“No more talking.” Shi Huan took a deep breath, “The movie is about to start, I’m hanging up.”

“Huanhuan…”

Shi Huan hung up the phone directly.

**

The Shi Family.

Inside the bedroom, Qian Yulin put down her phone.

“Mom, what did Huanhuan say?” Shi Qingge immediately asked.

Qian Yulin hesitated, “Qingge, Huanhuan said you scared the child first…”

“I was wrong about that,” Shi Qingge immediately lowered her stance, “But I was really too angry at the time. Do you know what Axui said to me?”

“What did he say?”

“He said he doesn’t remember having a relationship with me. He also said even if we did have a relationship, he wouldn’t take responsibility for it. He told me I don’t stand a chance against him and to get rid of any such thoughts as soon as possible. He wants to keep the daughter over the mother, and he threatened that if I dared to speak out, he’d treat me the same way he treated Auntie!”

Hearing these words, Qian Yulin’s face turned pale. “Did he really say that?”

“Would I lie to you? I don’t know what kind of love potion Huanhuan has fed him, he was never like this before…” As Shi Qingge spoke, her eyes reddened, “Actually, I didn’t really want him to take responsibility. I just wanted to tell him the truth and see his reaction. I didn’t expect him to threaten me right away…”

Qian Yulin looked at her daughter sympathetically, “If that’s how it is, why don’t we… just let this matter go?”

Shi Qingge had been mustering up her emotions, but hearing this, she looked up sharply, “What did you just say?”

Qian Yulin felt somewhat troubled, “All these years, Huanhuan has really had it tough. She’s given so much for this family. Finally, she experiences some good times after the hardships. Since not many people know about this matter, why must you create a big fuss? You should be looking for a good job right now and live your life well. Luoluo will only receive a better education at the Chu Family. Axui really likes her, and Huanhuan has been good to her too…”

With a “snap”, Qian Yulin jumped in fright.

“I know she’s given a lot for this family, but that doesn’t mean I have to endure everything! I don’t owe her anything! And now I’ve been bullied to this extent, Mom, didn’t you see?” Shi Qingge’s voice was high-pitched, clearly very agitated, and even rolled up her sleeves to reveal the hideous purple and blue marks on her arm.

“Alright, alright, don’t shout. What if Grandma hears us…” Qian Yulin hurriedly tried to soothe her.

But it was too late.

“What’s going on?” Old Mrs. Shi heard the commotion and had already walked in with the support of her cane.

Shi Qingge looked at her and immediately raised her arm, covering her face and sobbing loudly, “Grandma…”

So Old Mrs. Shi noticed the bruising on her arm at a glance, her expression changed, “Qingge, what happened to your arm?”

**

Three o’clock in the afternoon.

After the movie ended.

Passing by KFC, Su Wanwan was pondering whether to take the kids for an afternoon tea when Shi Huan’s phone rang again.

She answered the call, “What’s wrong?”

“…”

Not knowing what was said on the other end of the phone, Shi Huan slightly furrowed her brow, “I understand.”

After hanging up, Su Wanwan asked her, “Huanhuan, what’s wrong now?”

“My sister took Grandma to the courtyard, Axui said he’s coming right over to pick me up and take me there.”

Su Wanwan had heard some things about Shi Huan’s terrible grandmother, and now with Shi Qingge added to the mix, especially considering what happened at Xiaoye Garden at noon…

“Did your sister play the victim before reporting the problem?”

“Wanwan, let’s just leave it for today, I’ll head back first…”

“I’ll go back with you!” Su Wanwan said, “I’m also an eyewitness! I’ll help you testify together with Ziyang!”

Fu Ziyang: “…”

Shi Huan quickly said it wasn’t necessary, “There’re only old people at home. It will be fine once the misunderstanding is clarified.”

“Huanhuan, you think it’s a misunderstanding, but I’m afraid some people have malicious intentions!” Su Wanwan directly took hold of Fu Ziyang’s small hand, “Ziyang, do you want to go with Little Auntie to see your great-grandfather and great-grandmother?”

“…Okay.” Fu Ziyang naturally could only agree.

Not waiting for Chu Xiuhuang anymore, Su Wanwan drove back to the military district compound herself.

Worried about the adults’ violent and gory scene of fighting, she drove the car directly into the Huo Family villa’s yard, had Fu Ziyang take Little Luoluo to find Old Mrs. Huo, and then went to meet with Chu Xiuhuang and Shi Huan.

Someone was curious and asked, “Where’s my daughter?”

Su Wanwan counter-asked, “Is it suitable for children to watch adults fight? What if they get hurt in the scuffle?”

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

All right then.

Although he felt somehow uneasy about leaving Little Luoluo alone with Fu Ziyang…

He peered in and out, looking around, but in the end, he was dragged away by Shi Huan…

**

In the Chu Family’s living room next door.

It was a coincidence that this afternoon, Old Master Chu happened to be out on business.

So when the servants heard it was their relatives, they immediately let them in.

Old Mrs. Shi was initially very angry, but when she entered, she hit a wall—besides the servants, no one else was home, and she was quite upset about it.

The servants offered tea, pastries, and fruit, and the three of them sat in the living room waiting.

Before long, Old Mrs. Shi began to lose her temper, “What’s going on? Did they hear we were coming and deliberately avoid seeing us?”

“Mom, don’t be angry. I just called Axui, and he said he will bring Huanhuan back very soon…”

“Very soon! Did he go abroad or what? I’ve been waiting here for 10 minutes already!”

“What’s all this noise?”

Suddenly a cool-sounding female voice rose from the entryway.

Shi Qingge heard the voice and quickly stood up, “Mrs. Chu.”

It was Mrs. Chu.

She entered gracefully from the outside, dressed in a light blue modified cheongsam, her white jade-like complexion well-maintained. With slightly furrowed eyebrows, she displayed obvious impatience, “Why have you come over?”

By her side was another gracefully elegant and beautiful lady.

This moment, she looked curiously at everyone present.

“Mrs. Chu, I’m sorry, I brought my mother and grandmother here today to visit you.”

Hearing this, Mrs. Chu looked at Shi Qingge, “You are?”

“Mrs. Chu, don’t you recognize me? I’m Qingge,” Shi Qingge said with a smile.

Qingge?

Mrs. Chu looked at her closely, almost unbelieving, “You are… Shi Qingge?”

“Yes, Mrs. Chu, I’ve returned from studying in France.”

Mrs. Chu’s expression shifted subtly.

So it was Shi Qingge…

That sister of Shi Huan, the one her son used to be madly pursuing for a while. Wasn’t it said that she committed suicide? What was she doing here now?

The curious beautiful lady said, “Qiong Hua, won’t you introduce us?”

Hearing this, Shi Qingge became somewhat nervous.

Then she heard Mrs. Chu introduce her briefly, “Oh, she’s the eldest daughter of the Shi Family, called Qingge.”

Upon hearing that it was the Shi Family’s eldest daughter,

The beautiful lady nodded, “So you’re the sister of your daughter-in-law.”

The sister of the daughter-in-law?

Because of these few words, Shi Qingge quietly clenched her fingers.

Mrs. Chu “Hmm”ed in response, her reaction was indifferent, “Zhen Rong, I’m going upstairs to fetch something, I’ll be right back.”

“Okay.”

Mrs. Chu quickly went upstairs.

The beautiful lady smiled at everyone.

Possibly because she knew they were related through marriage, her smile was cordial, and even Old Madam Shi couldn’t help but soften her stern face, improving the atmosphere of the living room significantly.

Shi Qingge sat down on the couch, reached into her bag, and took out an exquisitely small gift box.

It wasn’t long before Mrs. Chu came downstairs carrying a gift box.

The beautiful lady stood up, smiled at everyone, and then followed Mrs. Chu out.

Because they hadn’t said goodbye, Old Madam Shi’s face instantly drooped, “How rude! They look down on people!”

Shi Qingge couldn’t care less about her grandmother at this point and hurriedly took her things and chased after them.

**

Past the long corridor.

At the entrance hall.

“Auntie Chu.” Shi Qingge caught up to her, “I’ve brought you a small gift, I hope you will like it.”

As she said this, she passed the gift box over.

“No need.” Mrs. Chu, with one hand on the shoe cabinet next to her, replied with almost a cold demeanor, “I do not accept rewards without merit, and I never accept gifts from juniors.”

“But…” Shi Qingge bit her lip, “I personally picked this out for you, knowing that you observe a vegetarian diet and are devoted to the Buddha. These Buddha beads were personally sought from Nanshan Temple a few days ago. They have a very beautiful color and the abbot there is especially efficacious…”

“Miss Shi.” Mrs. Chu’s demeanor was graceful, “Actually, you and I are not so close as to give each other gifts, and as for Buddha beads, I prefer to seek them on my own. The sincerity of one’s heart is what makes it efficacious. Beads given by others are not something I’m accustomed to, nor do I ever accept or wear them.”

Her tone sounded polite, but it clearly kept others at a great distance.

And with words like these, it was embarrassingly clear to Shi Qingge that she couldn’t insist anymore.

She could only awkwardly take the gift box back, “Auntie Chu, please don’t misunderstand, I just haven’t seen you for a while and thought I couldn’t come empty-handed…”

“It’s getting late.” Mrs. Chu was still indifferent, “I only came back to pick something up and now I must leave.”

“…Okay.” Shi Qingge’s scalp tingled with embarrassment, “Then I won’t disturb you any further.”

Mrs. Chu said nothing more, bent down to change into her high heels, then picked up the branded handbag next to her.

The beautiful lady next to her also carried a limited edition handbag from the same brand.

It was obvious that these two were off to attend a gathering in high society…

Envy was unmistakable in Shi Qingge’s eyes.

Mrs. Chu had always been aloof. Before her marriage, she was a native socialite of a wealthy family, and after marrying into the Chu Family, she became an even more prestigious lady. Her disdain for the Shi Family was normal. The likely reason she agreed to Chu Xiuhuang and Shi Huan’s marriage certificate was probably because of Little Luoluo, her biological granddaughter…

If only…

She daringly speculated in her heart, if Mrs. Chu knew that she was Little Luoluo’s biological mother, would her attitude have been different?

After all, compared to someone like Shi Huan, who hadn’t even attended college, she, Shi Qingge, was the legitimate young miss of the Shi Family and a well-groomed lady from a reputable family since childhood.

She is more presentable than Shi Huan and more suitable to be the daughter-in-law of the Chu Family…

Shi Qingge wildly imagined in her heart, and when she saw the two about to leave, she quickly followed them. But who knew…

“Mom?”

Chu Xiuhuang came back.

And he brought back Shi Huan, along with that unfamiliar young girl.

Shi Qingge hurriedly approached, “Huanhuan, Axui, you’re back.”

Upon hearing this, Su Wanwan immediately gave her a glance.

Tsk tsk tsk, how could there be women so shameless? Just listen to the tone of her speech, those who don’t know any better would think this place belongs to her…

Meanwhile, Shi Huan looked at Madame Chu with some surprise and hadn’t yet spoken…

“Why have you only come now?” Madame Chu looked at her with furrowed brow, and after speaking, she also looked behind them, “Where’s the child?”

Shi Huan quickly replied, “Little Luoluo is playing at Grandma Huo’s place next door.”

Hearing this, Madame Chu’s brow tightened further.

The beautiful matron beside asked, “Qiong Hua, this must be your daughter-in-law, right?”

Madame Chu gave a slight nod.

“She’s really beautiful,” the matron praised, “No wonder she could give birth to such a darling daughter like Luoluo. I was thinking when I saw the photos last time that I must meet Qiong Hua’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter when I get the chance, so I wouldn’t have to listen to her bragging in our group all the time! Ah, today I finally got to see them, and indeed you two make a great pair.”

Chu Xiuhuang had thought that upon his return, they would face a storm, but unexpectedly the hot-tempered grandfather wasn’t even home. Now, hearing these complimentary words, he could only respond with a smile, “Auntie Zhou really knows how to compliment people. Wife, are you happy?”

“…” Shi Huan laughed somewhat awkwardly.

But at the same time, she was also a bit taken aback.

Because all along, Madame Chu had not seemed fond of her, and it appeared that she didn’t have much affection for Little Luoluo, her own granddaughter, either.

The emotions between people are mutual.

Although Little Luoluo wasn’t even six years old yet, she could clearly sense that this grandmother might not like her very much, so every time they came back here, she would stay well-behaved beside her mom and dad, or else stick with her great-grandfather and never dared to bother this grandmother on her own.

The only time the grandmother and granddaughter were alone together was probably when she and Chu Xiuhuang went to see Mo Weiyi, and they ended up leaving Little Luoluo here alone, who was later taken to KFC by Madame Chu.

Unexpectedly…

Madame Chu actually had photos of Little Luoluo saved in her phone and even boasted about them to her friends in her group?

Does this mean that maybe she actually quite likes Luoluo, her granddaughter?

The persona crumbled… Shi Huan couldn’t help but look at her mother-in-law a few more times.

The latter still appeared noble and cold, and even her speech was as commanding as ever, “Alright, there are still guests in the living room, go handle it quickly, I have other matters to attend to and need to leave first.”

Chu Xiuhuang didn’t speak, but lightly pinched Shi Huan’s waist.

Receiving the signal, Shi Huan hurriedly agreed with a smile, “Alright, mom, you go ahead and get busy.”

Only then did Madame Chu slightly nod at Su Wanwan, “Mrs. Huo, goodbye.”

“Goodbye Auntie, goodbye Auntie Zhou,” said Su Wanwan as she hurriedly waved her hand.

“Goodbye, goodbye.”

…

Standing in the vestibule, Shi Qingge felt her face burning hot.

Even if she was slow to catch on, it was clear that Mrs. Chu’s attitude towards her was starkly different from that towards Shi Huan.

But——

Hadn’t everyone said that Mrs. Chu was very dissatisfied with this daughter-in-law?

Why then did she praise her in private?

And even show off her daughter-in-law? Show off her granddaughter?

It must have been just fake politeness in front of friends, right?

**

After the two elders left, Shi Huan immediately looked at Shi Qingge, “Where’s grandma?”

Shi Qingge said, “They’re in the living room.”

Shi Huan promptly walked into the vestibule to change shoes.

Shi Qingge then said, “Axui, grandma said she wanted to see Grandpa Chu, could you call him for her?”

“You want me to call just because you said so? Who the hell do you think you are?”

Shi Qingge: “…”

Su Wanwan couldn’t help but laugh, “Such thick skin. Can’t you see the Chu Family obviously doesn’t welcome you guys?”

Shi Qingge didn’t even look at Su Wanwan, her gaze complex as it swept over Chu Xiuhuang’s face, finally landing on Shi Huan’s face, “Huanhuan, grandma just got angry for a moment, so she came over. She wouldn’t listen to me; I tried to persuade her along with mom, but nothing worked… I’m powerless…”

Shi Huan had already changed into slippers and, hearing this, looked up at her, “So… what exactly do you want to do?”

“Huanhuan…”

Chu Xiuhuang, standing nearby, said with ridicule, “There are no elders here, so what’s with all this pathetic whining?”

Shi Qingge: “…”

“Grandma and mom are in the living room.” Shi Qingge advised, “Keep your voice down.”

Chu Xiuhuang couldn’t help but let out another sneer, “An old woman—I’m not afraid of her, am I?”

Shi Huan was speechless and after thinking it over, she said, “Wanwan, why don’t… you go back first?”

Family scandals should not be made public.

She could already foresee that upon meeting Old Lady Shi later, there would probably be all sorts of tantrums and obstinacy…

The scene would be too unsightly.

Su Wanwan initially didn’t want to leave, but upon further thought, she replied, “Okay, then I’ll head back first. I’ll go find Luoluo and Ziyang.”

“Yeah, take care of Luoluo for me, thanks.”

“What are you being polite with me for?” Su Wanwan smiled and turned to leave.

Once out of the courtyard, she immediately found Old Master Chu’s WeChat and sent a message to him.

[Old Lady Shi has come, the family is in peril! Return immediately!]

**

On the other side, Chu Xiuhuang soon received a call from Old Master Chu.

“You go take the call first,” Shi Huan immediately said.

Chu Xiuhuang glanced at the living room, uneasy, “Don’t go in yet, wait for me.”

“Sure.” Shi Huan smiled.

As Chu Xiuhuang turned to leave, Shi Huan turned around to see Shi Qingge’s twisted, jealous expression.

Shi Huan frowned, “What’s wrong with you?”

“Oh, nothing.” Shi Qingge struggled to suppress her turbulent emotions, managing to speak in an even voice at last, “Huanhuan, grandma already knows about Luoluo.”

Shi Huan was finding it hard to hold back, “I beg you, can you stop making a scene?”

Shi Qingge had forced a smile onto her face, intending to speak nicely to her, but then…

“You’re calling this me making a scene?”

“Everyone knew what really happened at Xiaoye Garden at noon! If you hadn’t scared Luoluo first, Axui wouldn’t have had you thrown out! You’re not a child; you came running here with grandma to stand up for you over such a small matter?” Shi Huan grew a bit angry, “Do you not realize what kind of place the military compound is? It’s full of people who know each other well, and any little disturbance is quickly spread around. By shouting and causing a fuss here, are you trying to make sure everybody knows? Do you really want to create mayhem?”

“Yes!” Shi Qingge suddenly shouted, her expression turning fierce, “Why can’t I make a scene? The child is mine! Mine!”

“It’s not yours! Axui told me, Luoluo is my child, the child he had with me, and moreover, he never had any relations with you, you’ve remembered it wrong!”

“I remembered wrong?” Shi Qingge sneered, “How could I possibly remember wrong? Don’t think just because you lost your memory, you can lay claim to my child! I’m telling you, Luoluo is mine! I’m not afraid to take this to court!”

“I think you’ve gone mad!” Shi Huan shook her head, turning to leave.

“Stop right there!”

Shi Huan was already beyond wanting to communicate with her further.

She was suddenly starting to believe what Chu Xiuhuang had said in the morning…

Shi Qingge, seemed truly mentally unstable.

In the past, although she didn’t interact much with this sister, during the years she spent back in the Shi Family, Shi Qingge had always been the obedient and gentle good student, hand-raised by Old Lady Shi, like a princess grown in a greenhouse—beautiful, lovely, and talented.

Initially, she too had secretly envied this sister in private, envying the life she had from birth which was so different from her own, and for a time even saw her as a role model, silently working hard to become an excellent daughter of the Shi Family just like her.

The Shi Qingge of that time was not the unpredictable, temperamental person she was now…

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Shi Huan wanted to find Chu Xiuhuang.

But just as she stepped out of the vestibule, a sudden force came from behind her, fiercely pushing her forward.

There were a few steps at the entrance of the villa.

Shi Huan had no time to react, nor could she grab onto any barrier.

She tumbled down the stairs.

Right after, a shrill scream from a woman rang out behind her, “Ah——”

Chu Xiuhuang was nearby on the phone, and when he heard the noise and saw what was happening, his face turned ashen.