Chapter 011: Ex-Wife and Ex-Husband
In the living room, there was silence.
Ding Xiang, Shu Zhihua, and grandmother, the eyes of the three kept meeting and communicating silently.
Shu Wan coughed dryly, laughed, and said, "Are you guys?" If you can't do it, you can talk with your eyes. β
"Don't be hippie! I discussed it with your father and grandmother before, and I knew that you would not listen to us. You come here, this is a pair of peace buckles, you and Qi are the same person. This is to ask the master to open the light, so that you can keep you safe. You have to wear it all the time, don't take it off," Ding Xiang handed Shu Wan a box, "I originally wanted to ask for the Jade Buddha." But I know you're going to be ugly and don't wear it. β
Shu Wan opened the box, and there were two white jade peace buckles the size of cufflinks lying quietly, glowing with a warm light. One is worn with a simple black rope, and the other is set with gold and diamonds, which is even more chic.
Shu Wan put away the box and said, "I know." Let you worry about it. β
"The day of getting a marriage license is getting closer and closer. What do you think about getting a marriage certificate twice? Ding Xiang asked, "Do you want us to help find a way?" β
"No, I don't. I promise that on the day I got the license, he and I were both married for the second time. Shu Wan said with a grin.
"Raising a hundred children is often worried about ninety-nine. Alas......" Ding Xiang sighed.
"Is there anything to eat in the kitchen? I'm so hungry......" Shu Wan said.
"Yes. It's so late, you haven't eaten yet? Ding Xiang worried.
"Nope. As soon as I finished my shift, I hurried home. Your phone call is like an urge. Shu Wan pouted.
"What about Qi Tong?"
"He's still working overtime."
"You can't do that all the time."
"Hmm. Aren't we both new officials, so we must be busy. It's good to be on track. β
"Wan, if you want me to say, you will resign. Just your salaryβ"
"Mom, I'm so hungry. I went to the kitchen to forage for food. β
"You sit here, I'll go get some food," Ding Xiang got up and said, "We ate dumplings today, and we just couldn't finish eating some of them." β
When she was waiting to eat, her grandmother looked at Shu Wan with concern and said, "Wan, why does grandma always feel panicked?" β
"Grandma, just relax. Didn't you say that? The god operator said, I will be blessed and live to be ninety-nine. Shu Wan said with relief.
"Amitabha!" Grandma said in a low voice.
After eating the dumplings, Shu Wan was about to get up and leave.
"It's so late, where are you going?" Ding Xiang was surprised.
"Go and bring food to Qi Tong. He hasn't eaten yet. Shu Wan replied.
"Won't he order takeout?" Ding Xiang said helplessly.
"He didn't care. Grandma, Dad, Mom, then I'm leaving. Rest early, too. β
"You kid, it's not worrying at all." Ding Xiang sighed.
"Mom, just relax. Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren! Shu Wan reached out and patted Ding Xiang's shoulder and said.
"......" Ding Xiang was speechless.
Shu Wan drove to the Kara Building. She told Qi Tong that she would go home for dinner. But she didn't say that she would turn back. She was going to give Qi a big surprise. She parked her car downstairs in the Kara Building and called Qi Tong. The phone rang several times, and finally it worked.
"Daughter-in-law, are you home, have you eaten?" Qi Tong asked.
"Well," Shu Wan responded, "what about you?" Are you done with it? β
"Well, just finished. Your call came at a good time. Wanbao, I miss you so much. I'll get to you later, okay? Qi Tong said in a low voice.
Shu Wan laughed and said, "Come down, I'll wait for you downstairs." β
"Huh? No way? Qi Tong hung up the phone.
After a few minutes, he came down. He came out with a dozen or so other people. They were all young people in their twenties and thirties. Everyone is looking at Shu Wan's car.
"My wife! She came to pick me up for dinner. Qi Tong proudly explained to everyone.
Shu Wan held his forehead, not knowing what Qi Tong was proud of. She got out of the car and smiled and nodded hello to everyone.
"Sister-in-law, we haven't eaten yet." I don't know which hairy boy said this.
Everyone echoed it, saying that they had held a meeting for most of the day, and they were already so hungry that their chests were close to their backs.
Shu Wan glanced at Qi Qi and found that he was looking at him with a smile, waiting for his approval. She smiled and said, "Let your brother Qi invite you to dinner." β
"Ulla! I want to eat a big barbecue! A young man spoke.
"I want to too!"
"I want to too!"
Others chimed in.
Qi Tong laughed and said, "Look at your little bit of talent! Let's go. β
Bao Da barbecue restaurant, not far from the Kara Building. Shu Wan parked the car in the parking space, got out of the car and walked over with everyone.
"Sister-in-law, why do you never come to our unit to inspect? None of us have seen you. The lively-mouthed guy began to talk to Shu Wan.
"She's busier than me, where is that time?" Qi Tong helped answer.
"Sister-in-law, I want to report something to you. Everyone knows that men and women work and are not tired. If you look at our bunch of people, they are all hot-blooded young people. Not to mention a beauty, not even an ugly girl. Sister-in-law, can you remind Brother Qi to stop being sexist. The guy continued.
Qi Tong scolded with a smile: "Hao Yang, you talk a lot." Your little girlfriends are a dozen and a dozen. How many girls have you harmed, and you are still complaining there. β
"I'm not doing this for the benefit of my male compatriots. Right, brothers? Hao Yang said loudly.
Everyone laughed.
When eating barbecue, someone wanted to come to toast Shu Wan, but was blocked by Qi Tong.
Qi Tong said: "If you want to drink yourself, drink beauty yourself." Your sister-in-law and I can't drink alcohol during this special period. β
Everyone screamed.
Qi Tong leaned close to Shu Wan's ear and said, "What do you want to eat?" I'll get it for you. β
"I'm full. Eat it yourself. Shu Wan replied.
Everyone was looking at her from time to time, which made her very uncomfortable. She looked down and pulled out her phone and browsed the web.
After eating the skewers, everyone dispersed in a hurry.
Qi Tong hugged Shu Wan and walked back to pick up the car. The moon is as cool as water.
"Are you cold?" Qi Tong asked.
Shu Wan shook his head. Qi Tong's heat is at his side, warming himself.
"Aren't you happy?" Qi Tong asked softly.
"It's not. I don't care much about your colleagues, do you think I don't give you face? β
"Fool. If you can eat with us, it's enough to save face. β
"Do your colleagues think I'm neglecting them?"
"No, it won't. They all praise you for your beauty, gentle speech, and quiet like water. It seems that I have misunderstood you quite deeply. β
"Where did you boast?"
"We're in the work group. Do you want to see it? β
"Don't."
"When they get acquainted with you, they'll be surprised."
"What do you mean?"
"You're the worst woman in the world!"
"Don't you like it?"
"I like it. I like it to the bone. β
"Qi Tong, do you know what my mother told me to go home for?"
"What?"
"Let's break up."
"Huh?"
"They know about your wife. I mentioned it to my grandmother. My grandmother told them. β
"What then?"
"I can't divide it. They are thieves, and they tempt me and try to trick me. They had already prepared two safety buckles, so that we could carry one for each of us. β
"Shu Wan, are you afraid?"
"Afraid of what? The two of us are half a catty to eight taels. I heard my grandmother say that the fortune teller said that I would get married for the second time. β
"Really?"
"Of course it's true. I'll just say that we're the best match. Tomorrow, we'll go get the certificate. β
"Really?"
"Really."
"Shu Wan, I love you, I love you very much. You don't even know how much I love you. β
"I love you too, I love you very much."
In the quiet of the night, the two stood on the street and kissed. The neon lights shine brightly, covering the two of them beautifully.
The next day, the two took advantage of the break between work and avoided the rush hour of the crowd and drove to Luojiang District to get their certificates. Qi Tong got the marriage certificate and didn't let go. Shu Wan broke it off from his hand, and before he could cover it, he replaced it with a divorce certificate.
"Now, put my heart back in my stomach, and I can wait for the next time I get the certificate," Shu Wan said, "You say, aren't we ridiculous?" At the mercy of fortune tellers. β
"I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm afraid of what if. My ex-wife! Qi Tongthief laughed.
"Ex-husband, your ex-wife's stomach is hungry."
"Hmph, you insisted on getting a divorce, and now you regret it, right? You still want me to invite you to dinner, no way! β
"Then let's go remarry."
"Okay."
"You're big! Didn't you see the eyes of the little girl in the Civil Affairs Bureau, looking at us like monsters. β
"Shu Wan, I think this book is really amazing. I just held the marriage certificate in my hand, and I really felt that we would be together forever and ever. You say, isn't it just a red book with our names written on it? How can there be so much magic? β
"It shows that you grew up with a traditional Chinese education."
"What about you? How do you feel? β
"When I got my divorce certificate just now, I almost cried."
"Then why didn't you say it earlier? If you say it earlier, we won't get divorced. β
"Qi Tong, when we get the certificate next time, we will throw away the marriage certificate."
"Why?"
"Because you need a divorce certificate, you need a marriage certificate. If you don't have a marriage certificate, you can't get married. β
ββ¦β¦β
The car drove into the downtown area, and the two found a casual restaurant to eat. Qi Tong called his driver and asked him to pick him up. After eating this meal, the two had to go separately, go back to their respective units, and be busy with their respective careers. Qi Tong mentioned to Shu Wan that if he wanted her to resign, he could arrange a position for her in the Qi Group. Not so busy and able to fulfill her career ambitions. was rejected by Shu Wan without hesitation.
The reason she gave was half-true, saying: "Career is a lifelong thing, and so are lovers." But lovers will betray themselves, careers will not. β
Ding Wei called Shu Wan in a very polite tone, and asked her if she had booked the wedding dress and toasting clothes.
"Auntie, I've already booked it."
"Where?"
"Aunt No."
"Don't dare to be sloppy with your clothes, order a few more sets. You can pick when the time comes. β
"Okay."
"Is there enough money?"
"Enough."
"Shu Wan, Auntie hopes that you and Qi Tong are doing well. No matter what happens to you, you can go on hand in hand and don't give up easily. β
"Okay."
"Shu Wan, do you hate Auntie?"
"If I were you, I might do the same."
"It's my aunt who did something wrong. Auntie apologizes to you. I don't ask for your forgiveness, I just ask you to treat Qi Tong well. β
"I will."
"Shu Wan, Qi Tong will be handed over to you."
"Auntie, are you alright?"
"It's fine. Shu Wan, goodbye. β
"Goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, Shu Wan called Qi Tong and said that his mother had made a strange call to her and asked him to pay attention to his mother.
"It's fine. She's been a bit of a gossip lately. Maybe menopause has arrived," Qi Tong said, "I'm still in a hurry to go to the meeting, so I won't talk about it." β