Reborn In 1983: Starting With Reclaiming My Birthright Chapter 283: Death Before Divorce (1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 283: Death Before Divorce (1)

Chapter 283: Death Before Divorce (1)

Lu Jiajin had just returned from a business trip to Yangcheng and arrived home after eight in the evening. As he stepped through the door, he was greeted by the somber faces of his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Ma Lili anxiously asked, "Did you go to school to look for Jixiang today and hit him?"

A disdainful smile appeared on Lu Jiajin's face as he replied, "He stole my watch. Not reporting him to the police and only giving him a couple of slaps was already letting him off easy."

Ma's mother shrieked, "Lu Jiajin, Jixiang's face is so swollen! You clearly intended to beat him to death."

Lu Jiajin said, "Rest assured, murder is against the law. I wouldn't want to waste my life for a thief like him. Also, this is my house. If you want to make a fuss, go back to your own home."

Ma's father, his face darkening, said, "Lu Jiajin, have you forgotten how your wife's parents treated you? Your conscience has been devoured by dogs."

Lu Jiajin had long been dissatisfied with the Ma family. He hadn't even visited them during the New Year celebrations. Previously, when he had discussed divorce with his brothers, Lu Hongjun and Lu Jiajin, they had disagreed. However, due to the situation with Jiaxin, his eldest brother had relented and was now simply looking for a suitable reason to bring it up.

The incident with the watch provided the perfect reason. Lu Jiajin continued, "I lived with the Ma family after our marriage, and you helped take care of the children after the wedding. I've never denied that. But Ma Lili borrowed money to buy a house for Ma Jixiang. I intended to retrieve the money, but she claimed it was for six years' worth of rent and your wages for looking after the children..."

Ma Lilli interrupted him, "Jiajin, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Lu Jiajin looked at Ma Lilli and said, "What do you mean? Didn't you explain things clearly to them?"

How could she possibly mention such a thing to her parents? Bringing it up would be akin to severing their relationship. "Jiajin," Ma Lilli said, "Jixiang was wrong to take your watch, but he's still a child. You shouldn't have hit him so hard."

Lu Jiajin was unwilling to waste any more words on her. "Ma Lilli," he said, "I can't continue living like this. Let's get a divorce!"

Ever since Jiaxin left, he had been thinking about bringing up the topic of divorce, but he had endured it due to his elder brother's admonishment. Now, with Ma Jixiang stealing his watch, which was worth several thousand yuan, and the Ma family blaming him instead of teaching their child a lesson, he found the situation ridiculous. Whatever Ma Jixiang had done was none of his business, but Lu Jiajin would not allow his two children to have any further contact with the Ma family.

Previously, he had thought that Xiao Feng, being a girl, would be better off with her mother. But now, it seemed Jiaxin had been right. If he had truly let his daughter stay with her, the child's life would have been ruined.

Ma Lilli was stunned. "Lu Jiajin, what did you just say? Say that again."

Lu Jiajin, his expression cold, said, "Divorce. I can't continue living like this. I can give you the house, but the two children must stay with me."

Ma Lilli snapped out of her daze and lunged at him, trying to hit him. "Lu Jiajin, do you have another woman outside? You heartless beast! I work myself to the bone taking care of the children at home, and you're out there cavorting with vixens. Now you want a divorce? I won't divorce you, not even if it kills me."

Lu Jiajin pushed her away and said coldly, "I've asked Mrs. Song to take care of the laundry, cooking, and picking up the children. You just need to look after the children. It's your own choice to work overtime and take on extra shifts to earn more money and support your parents. Your hardships are self-inflicted and have nothing to do with me."

Ma's mother shouted, "Qiangqiang, Xiaofeng, your mother is going to be beaten to death by your father. Come out here!"

Lu Jiajin was so angry that he wanted to kick them out. Seeing the two children come out, he suppressed his anger and said, "Qiangqiang, take Xiaofeng back to the room. Don't come out without my permission."

Xiaofeng was so scared that she burst into tears. Qiangqiang glanced at Ma Lilli and then took Xiaofeng back to the room.

This child was quick to understand the dynamics, clearly seeing that his father was the one who truly cared for them, while his mother prioritized her parents and Ma Jixiang. As such, he had always sided with Lu Jiajin.

Seeing the two children return to their room, Ma Lili broke down into even more heartbroken sobs.

Ma's father, seeing the look of disgust on Lu Jiajin's face, knew that there was no salvaging this marriage. He said, "If you want to divorce Lili, you can. In addition to this house, you must also compensate her with another 50,000 yuan."

This was truly an outrageous demand, and there was no way Lu Jiajin would agree. "At most, I'll give 5,000 yuan. If you don't agree, then forget it. Either way, I'm not coming back to this house."

Ma's father said, "The house goes to Lili, plus 5,000 yuan in compensation. However, Qiangqiang stays with you, but Xiaofeng must go with Lili."

He had heard that Lu Jiajin had earned over 100,000 yuan in the past year or so, yet they hadn't seen a single cent. Even for grocery money, Lu Jiajin gave it to Mrs. Song and didn't let Ma Lili handle it. And because Mrs. Song took care of the cooking, laundry, and picking up the children, when they complained to others about Lu Jiajin's shortcomings, everyone felt that they were being ungrateful.

Lu Jiajin scoffed, "Both children must stay with me. If Xiaofeng stays with Ma Lili, when she grows up, you will definitely let Ma Jixiang leech off her. I won't let my children be mistreated by you anymore."

Ma's mother angrily said, "Lu Jiajin, what you're saying is truly unconscionable."

Lu Jiajin wouldn't back down, "It's you who are shameless. Not content with having Ma Jixiang leech off your daughter and son-in-law, you also freely beat your grandchildren and still have the nerve to claim that it's their duty to be filial to you."

After saying this, he added menacingly, "Don't push me too far. If you do, I'm capable of doing anything, and I hope you won't regret it later."

Hearing this, Ma's father was a little afraid. He knew that Lu Jiajin had been mixing with all sorts of unsavory characters over the past two years.

Ma's father said, "This house plus 20,000 yuan, and I'll let Lili divorce you."

Ma Lili finally came to her senses and screamed, "I won't divorce him! I'd rather die than divorce!"

Ma's father retorted impatiently, "His heart has already been stolen by a vixen outside. What's the point of keeping such a heartless and ruthless man?"

Lu Jiajin coldly laughed, "I dare to swear that I haven't been with any other woman. If I'm lying, may I fall into poverty and die alone. What about you? Can you swear that you haven't been with other women?"

Ma's father didn't retort, knowing that it was pointless to argue.

Now that things had come to a head, Lu Jiajin wasn't about to let him off the hook, "You wanted a son so badly that you went outside and found three women, but none of them got pregnant. You played around, and now you think all men are like you. I find it disgusting."

Ma's mother was stunned, "You... What are you saying?"

Lu Jiajin ignored them and turned to Ma Lili, "Tomorrow, we're going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce. This house will be yours, and I'll give you an additional 5,000 yuan in compensation. If you don't agree, I'll file for divorce myself, and you won't get the house or the money."

Ma Lili repeated that she would never divorce, even if it killed her. Even if he gave her the house and the money, what was the point without her husband and children?

Lu Jiajin had long lost patience with her, "How can you bear to die? If you die, who will take care of your parents when they're old and immobile? Are you expecting Ma Dahua and Ma Jixiang, who only know how to ask for money and favors, to do it?"

Since she was so reluctant to leave her parents, Lu Jiajin decided to let her go and be a dutiful daughter. He could take care of the two children and live a good life.

(End of Chapter)

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