She explained everything to Ruan Jiaojiao.
Ruan Jiaojiao was stunned after hearing it. Everyone in the Ruan Family knew that Ruan Jianguo had been financially supporting the other three houses over the years, but she never expected that he would be so bold as to take three hundred thousand without even discussing it and give it to Fourth Uncleâs house.
"Oh dear, your father really did wrong this time. He probably hurt your mom. You should go back and check on her. Tell your mom not to worry about the familyâs matters; Grandma will handle everything." The Ruanlin Family held Ruan Jiaojiaoâs hand and said, then she paused for two seconds and sighed, "Your mom said she wants a divorce. Grandma doesnât want this family to fall apart, but honey, when you see your mom, make sure you donât persuade her not to divorce, okay?"
The Ruanlin Family wasnât preventing Ruan Jiaojiao from persuading Shu Jiao not to divorce because she wanted them to separate; quite the opposite, she was doing so to save the family.
When a womanâs heart is broken, she doesnât want right or wrong, nor an outcome, but unconditional support from the one she loves.
Shu Jiao being hurt by Ruan Jianguo to the point of wanting a divorce shows how heartbroken she is. And since Ruan Jiaojiao is the person she loves the most, if Ruan Jiaojiao persuades her not to divorce now, it would undoubtedly add fuel to the fire and make her feel that even Ruan Jiaojiao doesnât stand by her, making her even more sad and aggrieved.
"At this time, you donât need to say anything; just soothe your mom properly," reminded the Ruanlin Family once more.
Ruan Jiaojiao didnât quite understand what the Ruanlin Family meant, but hearing her repeated advice, she obediently nodded and then left with Duan Xi without even changing her clothes.
As soon as the door opened, Ruan Jianguo, who was listening at the door, immediately stood up straight. The slap mark on his face was even more apparent. Looking somewhat pitiful, he asked Ruan Jiaojiao, "Sweetheart, are you going to find your mom?"
Ruan Jiaojiao glanced at the slap mark on his face, feeling a bit unwilling to see it, and nodded.
Ruan Jianguo immediately stepped forward and grabbed her hand, anxiously saying, "Sweetheart, you must help Dad soothe your mom and tell her I know I was wrong. Mom and Dad canât divorce..."
"Let go!" Before he could finish, the Ruanlin Family came over with a cold expression.
Under the Ruanlin Familyâs icy gaze, Ruan Jianguo had to drop his hand and turned to plead with the Ruanlin Family, "Mom, please let me go with Sweetheart."
"Go for what? To get a divorce certificate overnight?" The Ruanlin Family sneered sarcastically.
"I... I wonât divorce, not even if I die," Ruan Jianguoâs face changed dramatically, looking pained.
"Then you might as well die, the sooner the better!" said the Ruanlin Family.
Ruan Jianguoâs face turned white as a sheet.
The Ruanlin Family signaled Ruan Jiaojiao and Duan Xi to quickly leave. For a moment, Ruan Jiaojiao didnât know what to say to Ruan Jianguo, so she left with Duan Xi first.
Watching eagerly as Ruan Jiaojiao and Duan Xi left, Ruan Jianguo wanted to turn back and continue begging the Ruanlin Family, but as soon as he turned around, his nose bumped into the door that had been kicked closed by a chubby little foot, and he immediately felt his nose sour, followed by a rush of blood flowing down.
Inside, the Ruanlin Familyâs voice came through the door: "Ruan Jianguo, if you get divorced this time, you can go back to Xiahe Village and farm! I think youâre just burning through money!"
The Ruanlin Family knew that Ruan Jianguo needed a lesson; otherwise, things would continue as before, just like with Liao Zhaoji back then.