Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 822 - 817: Beyond Cure

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After Luo Dashan finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time, then let out a deep sigh and continued, "Moreover, in the matter with Xu He, she knows she made a lot of mistakes. She pretended to reflect on herself truly, but in the end, it still turned out like this. This shows your mother doesn't know right from wrong. More seriously, she knows it's wrong but still insists on doing it."

Luo Dashan shook his head as he spoke, his tone becoming firmly resolute once again, "Such a person is beyond saving. This time, no matter what, I will not have any relationship with her anymore."

Luo Dashan has always been a man of few words and never one to express great principles in speech. Perhaps in his entire life, he has never spoken such sensible words to any of his children, leaving Luo Cuilan and Luo Zhiming with no way to refute.

After that, Luo Cuilan also didn't want to persuade him anymore, just sighed and said, "Dad, if you really don't want to continue living with mom, we won't force you. You're at such an age, just do what makes you happy."

As a daughter, Luo Cuilan has also witnessed what kind of life her dad has been living these years. Although in the past two years, Luo Dashan's life in the city might have been a bit lonely, compared to before, he has had much less pressure and seems much happier and younger.

Unlike before in the countryside, where he was oppressed by Zhou Yunmei on one side and felt guilty towards his children or relatives on the other. He was just in his fifties, yet he aged prematurely.

Previously, Luo Cuilan, because she was selfish, always thought only of herself. This time, she felt it was time to think about her dad.

"Okay." Luo Dashan nodded at Luo Cuilan, then suddenly remembered something and said to her, "Cuilan, I know you're probably worried that after your mom leaves, no one will look after Zhuzhu. If you trust me, just leave Zhuzhu with me. You can give me some living expenses each month for him. Having him here would be like having some company for me. In a year or so, Zhuzhu can start going to school."

Indeed, this was something that Luo Cuilan was worried about. She thought that if worst came to worst, she would let Zhou Yunmei take Zhuzhu to the countryside, but recalling how Zhou Yunmei was, she feared she would teach Zhuzhu wrong and confused values. Also, if her son went back to the countryside, it would be difficult for her to see him often.

Hearing Luo Dashan's suggestion, Luo Cuilan immediately agreed joyfully, "Sure, sure, Dad, I feel reassured if Zhuzhu stays with you. That's settled then, and I will definitely pay the living expenses on time every month."

"Okay." Luo Dashan agreed with Luo Cuilan and then turned to look at Luo Zhiming, who had been silent since entering the house, and said in a heartfelt tone, "Zhiming, you are the child your mother loves the most. I know you probably can't bear to see me treating your mom like this, but I hope you understand what's right and wrong."

"Dad, I understand. Mom brought this upon herself; no one else is to blame." Luo Zhiming also came to terms. He knew that it was indeed Zhou Yunmei who had made mistakes all these years, so he didn't say much, just said to Luo Dashan, "Let her go back to the countryside. It's better for her. She has some money and won't have too hard a time."

Hearing Luo Zhiming being so sensible, Luo Dashan smiled comfortably and nodded, "Okay, then tomorrow I'll go back with your mom to handle the divorce proceedings. You children have all agreed."

Unexpectedly, before Luo Dashan's words were finished, Zhou Yunmei had rushed back from outside, yelling, "What do you mean 'all agreed'? I don't consent to this divorce!"

"Whether you agree or not doesn't matter. As long as I want a divorce, I have my ways to get it." This time, Luo Dashan had no patience to reason with Zhou Yunmei; he only looked at her with a gaze that carried a hint of threat, saying, "Moreover, think it through. If you follow me peacefully back to get divorced, you can still live comfortably in the village. I won't say much about your affairs to the villagers. But if you're unwilling, then it's not my fault. The good deeds you did in the city will not be hidden by me, and I will make sure you can't stay in the village, leaving you homeless."

Zhou Yunmei was stupefied; in her mind, Luo Dashan had always been an honest and kindly figure, probably never learning how to threaten others in his life, never uttering such strong words. If he got really angry, at most, he'd beat her once. She was prepared for a beating, made ready for it because, after being beaten, she could pretend it never happened.

She never imagined this time Luo Dashan would be so different. He didn't hit her but instead spoke with utmost firmness, leaving her no hope of changing things, with every word about divorce.

Helpless, Zhou Yunmei reverted to her old tricks, suddenly sitting on the ground and wailing, "Luo Dashan, you heartless man, after all these years, I'm still with you. Now, at this age, you treat me like this."

Luo Dashan looked at her without the slightest emotion, just furrowed his eyebrows and said, "Zhou Yunmei, I've been more than indulgent towards you all these years. It's your own failure to appreciate it; otherwise, you wouldn't be at this end."

"You..."

Zhou Yunmei wanted to speak, but Luo Dashan had already cut in first, pointing to some things he had just packed up from the room, "Alright, the past is gone. I don't want to say more. Your things are all packed; tonight, let Zhiming take you to a nearby inn. Tomorrow morning, we head to the train station together."

Seeing Zhou Yunmei's face full of indignant expressions, Luo Dashan also inferred she probably wouldn't be willing to comply, so he gave a warning, "If you don't want to end up making yourself restless, don't stir up trouble. Let's handle this matter straightforwardly tomorrow. Afterward, we'll each go our separate ways, and I won't say anything to anyone in the village, leaving you with a bit of dignity."

Seeing Luo Dashan's demeanor made Zhou Yunmei grind her teeth in hatred, feeling so unwilling in her heart. Thinking about how much hardship she'd endured with Luo Dashan over the years to get here, it was hard enough for life to get better, and now even their children are nearly settled. She has money, yet Luo Dashan intends to abandon her like this; she doesn't know how to cross this hurdle.

No matter what Luo Dashan says, Zhou Yunmei won't agree to easily return and divorce him.

She also considered that, although Luo Dashan claims he will leave her some dignity, in a rural place like that, news spreads quickly. If they indeed go to the township government for a divorce, no matter how much they try to conceal it, the news will get out. In the future, living alone in the village won't be easy, as rural people might not be malicious, but their gossip can be unkind.