Chapter 377: Really Divorced

Mu Jingzhe added in a warm voice, After the paperwork is done, such a misunderstanding wont happen again. Now that Little Bei and Xiao Wu are public figures, there are many people paying attention to them. Everyone is also paying attention to us. If a reporter misunderstands one day like Jiang Feng, there wont be only a slap. Things might get out of control and directly affect the children.

Rather than go through that, why dont we get a divorce first? Although our divorce might invite some criticism and gossip, its better than a misunderstanding, right? Everyone might discuss it for two years, but they will slowly forget about it in the future.

Mu Jingzhe told him the pros and cons. Shao Qihai actually didnt need her to tell him. Just like before, he didnt want a divorce, but they had agreed upon this a long time ago. Besides, Mu Jingzhe had even been slapped.

He had once wanted to rely on the fact that they hadnt gotten a divorce to change their relations.h.i.+p, but reality had proved that nothing had changed.

Shao Qihai also recalled Mu Jingzhes recent interactions with Ji Buw.a.n.g. He could tell that they hadnt actually gotten together. This was normal. Given Mu Jingzhes personality, she wouldnt accept Ji Buw.a.n.gs love before the divorce.

If she wanted to start a relations.h.i.+p with Ji Buw.a.n.g, she would have a fresh start with him after the divorce.

He had said that they could get a divorce if one of them found someone they liked and wished to marry. Clearly, this wasnt exactly the case for Jingzhe.

Shao Qihai wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he couldnt say anything and only nodded. He just said in a deep voice, Alright.

If he tried to make excuses, it wouldnt work. It would only make Jingzhe feel turned off.

When Shao Qihai agreed, the corners of Mu Jingzhes mouth twitched. Since weve agreed, why dont we just go get the paperwork done directly? The officials probably havent gotten off work yet.

Shao Qihai hadnt expected Mu Jingzhe to be so anxious, but when he thought about it, he felt that it was only right. In the past two years, other than the children, there had been no other ties between them. Since they had agreed to get a divorce, there was no point in delaying it any longer.

Lets go then.

When the two of them arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, the staff member pointed at them. You can register for marriage over there.

Were not here to get married. Were here to get a divorce. Mu Jingzhe quickly explained to the staff member politely that they wanted a divorce, not a marriage certificate.

A divorce? You two? The staff member looked suspicious. He felt that the two of them were too calm and didnt look like they wanted a divorce.

Yes. Mu Jingzhe and Shao Qihai followed his instructions and went to settle the paperwork. The staff member tried to talk them out of it a few times, but in the end, it was pointless. Finally, the two of them completed the divorce procedure.

After the divorce procedure was completed and the date was written on the divorce agreement that had been signed long ago, the agreement was effective immediately.

As far as the children are concerned, lets leave things as they are. After they went out, Mu Jingzhe discussed this with Shao Qihai.

Their expressions really didnt look like those of a divorced couple, as they didnt resent each other or quarrel, wis.h.i.+ng they could kill each other. They didnt say things like Lets never see each other again, nor were they cold to the extreme. Instead, they were discussing everything calmly.

This was also why the staff member had misunderstood and kept trying to talk them out of it. The two of them really didnt look like a resentful couple coming to get a divorce. Their relations.h.i.+p didnt seem broken. It seemed like Shao Qihai still had feelings for Mu Jingzhe.

In that day and age, very few people got a divorce. Unless they truly couldnt live together anymore, not many people would get a divorce. A divorce was basically a couples last resort.

Shao Qihai had also witnessed the divorce between Jiang Feng and his ex-wife. Back then, he was the one who had accompanied Jiang Feng. Jiang Feng had refused to heed advice from others, but he had listened a little to Shao Qihai.

Jiang Fengs resentful look when hed gotten a divorce back then was still fresh in his mind. But Mu Jingzhe still looked the same.

It was no wonder everyone looked at them so strangely. Jiang Feng and his ex-wife looked just like a divorced couple should look like. Shao Qihai and Mu Jingzhe looked way too different from the other couples who came to get a divorce.

Shao Qihai thought that perhaps it was because they didnt have any feelings for each other. Only people who had feelings for each other would feel such hatred for one another. However, he and Mu Jingzhe werent even a normal couple. No wonder Mu Jingzhe was so calm.

Shao Qihai was in a daze and didnt say anything for a moment, making Mu Jingzhe a little nervous. Shao Qihai, why arent you saying anything? Could you perhaps regret it?

Shao Qihai came back to his senses. Its nothing. I was just thinking about something. Regarding the children well do as you say.

Shao Qihai smiled bitterly as he fumbled around with the freshly-printed divorce certificate in his hand. He had guessed that this day would come after signing the divorce agreement previously. However, now that this day had really come, he still felt very conflicted. There was no quarrel between them, no hatred. Their marriage had ended with a slap from Jiang Feng.

Shao Qihai felt quite terrible. Mu Jingzhe wasnt happy either. In fact, she didnt even feel relieved. Instead, her feelings were quite complicated.

When she saw Shao Qihais expression, she felt quite upset. Are you alright?

Im fine.

Although Shao Qihai claimed that he was fine, Mu Jingzhe felt that he was about to cry when she saw his gaze. Are you really fine? Youre not about to cry, are you? Upon recalling Shao Qihai hiding away to cry previously, Mu Jingzhe was a little worried. She was afraid that Shao Qihai would burst into tears on the spot or hide somewhere and wail.

To be honest, he really wanted to cry, but it was impossible for him to really cry. Upon hearing Mu Jingzhes words, Shao Qihai froze for a moment. No.

Thats good. Lets go back quickly. The kids cla.s.ses should be ending soon. We have to talk to them.

Okay

While they still had time, they went to the market to buy some groceries. Shao Qihai and Mu Jingzhe split up the work and whipped up a big table of dishes. It was a sumptuous meal. It was rare for everyone to gather, so it seemed like they were there to make up for not having a New Years celebration.

Shao Xi and Little Bei were amused as they watched. Shao Dong also had a smile on his face. On the other hand, Shao Nan looked at Shao Qihai and then at Mu Jingzhe, his eyes filled with suspicion.

Dad, Mom, whats going on? Is there something you want to announce? Something didnt seem right.

Mu Jingzhe, who had just eaten a mouthful of food, couldnt speak.

Wait, why was Shao Nan so sensitive?

Announce what? Hurry up and eat. Well talk after you finish eating. Mu Jingzhe swallowed the food and stroked Shao Nans head.

We can also eat after youre done talking. I wont feel at ease if you dont tell me. Shao Nan looked at Mu Jingzhe seriously. No matter what you say, I can calmly accept it.

Lets eat first, in case the food gets cold and doesnt taste good. Mu Jingzhe was a little surprised, but she still felt that they should eat first.

Seeing that Mu Jingzhe wasnt saying anything, Shao Nan stopped talking. However, halfway through the meal, Shao Nan looked at Mu Jingzhe and then at Shao Qihai before blurting out some shocking words. Dad, Mom, did you go to get a divorce?

Shao Qihai was stunned. The food that Mu Jingzhe had picked up fell back on her plate. She looked at Shao Nan in shock and horror.

How did Shao Nan know?

Shao Nan looked at them and acknowledged this. Looks like I guessed right. Sigh I knew this day would come when Uncle Jiang Feng hit Mommy.

Xiao Wu and Little Bei looked at Mu Jingzhe and Shao Qihai in surprise. Shao Xi choked and spat his rice into Shao Nans face and Shao Dongs bowl. Really? Mommy, you and Daddy really got a divorce?