Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

"Yes, go ahead," Hu Mengdie said with a smile.

Li Zhuangsheng really liked Hu Mengdie's smile. Although Hu Mengdie and Hu Mengke were sisters and looked somewhat similar, their smiles were quite different.

Hu Mengke's smile always has a touch of allure, like a little fox spirit. But Hu Mengdie's smile is as beautiful as "leaning against the east wind, a smile so enchanting that all flowers pale in comparison."

Seeing that Hu Mengdie seemed to be in a good mood, Li Zhuangsheng felt relieved: "That's right, about the two of us... I know you are the complete victim, there's no doubt about that!"

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it..."

“I know you’re really uncomfortable inside! Actually, I also think this is bad for you. You have your own life and your own thoughts. You can’t be forcibly tied down because of things you don’t even know. I think your parents are a bit domineering… Actually, I feel really guilty. Marrying me has really hurt you.”

"Well, okay, you didn't mean it..."

"So, this is what I'm thinking. I can't keep making the same mistake. You should be free. I've already wronged you so much, you know what I mean... So, I think we should get a divorce!"

Hu Mengdie was taken aback: "Divorce?"

Li Zhuangsheng chuckled, "Yeah, haha, it does sound a bit strange to say it like that. We don't remember ever getting married. But what I mean is, let's go get the divorce certificate. Otherwise, you'll definitely feel uncomfortable... Ah, I don't mean anything else. I mean, let's get a divorce quietly, and everything else will remain the same. You can still live here, but that way you won't have any psychological burden. You can do whatever you want in the future, and you can even start a new relationship. It's all your freedom... Actually, I'm quite sorry to you for making you remarry. So, before you remarry, you can stay here as long as you want, but I still hope you won't bring other men in to stay for extended periods... Once or twice is fine, though."

Hu Mengdie looked at him silently, her gaze unreadable.

Li Zhuangsheng felt a little uneasy under Hu Mengdie's gaze, wondering what she meant.
"So, what are you thinking?" Li Zhuangsheng asked cautiously. "Don't worry, I'll still keep it a secret from your parents and won't let them stop you from dating freely. If you do find someone in the future, I can even cover for you! So, how about getting a divorce?"

“No problem.” Hu Mengdie pursed her lips and turned to leave.

"Okay, then!" Li Zhuangsheng smiled and chased after him, lowering his voice, "It's just that we need to decide when to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau. I checked the process online. Now, to get a divorce, you need to make an appointment for registration first, and then wait for a 30-day cooling-off period before you can officially get a divorce. Whenever is convenient for you, I'm fine with anything..."

Li Zhuangsheng followed behind Hu Mengdie, adding explanations, but Hu Mengdie remained silent, simply returning to her bedroom and quietly closing the door with a "bang."

"Hey, is she angry?" Li Zhuangsheng belatedly scratched his head.

Why is she angry? She clearly wants a divorce too, so she can legitimately go find her Brother Qi after the divorce...

Oh, I see. She was angry and suggested divorce because I was the one who brought it up, as if I dumped her. Hmm, I wish she had been the one to say it... but I don't know when she'll bring it up. What if she's shy and too embarrassed to say it?
"What are you doing standing at the door of Hu Mengdie's room?" Li Xiuyu's voice drifted over.

"Wow, you scared me!" Li Zhaosheng took two steps back.

"What's wrong? You look like you've done something wrong?"

"No, I just told her!"

Li Zhuangsheng dragged Li Xiuyu into the study.

"Did you bring up divorce with her?"

"Well, I think I explained things quite clearly. I was afraid she would misunderstand, so I specifically said that she could continue to live here, and I would even cover for her and her parents... But she doesn't seem very happy. Did I bring up divorce first, which upset her?"

Li Xiuyu laughed and gave him a light tap on the head: "At a time like this, you still care whether she's happy or not? Have you told her when you're going to get the marriage certificate?"

Li Zhuangsheng shook his head: "I haven't said yet. It depends on what's convenient for them. Anyway, I should go to the Civil Affairs Bureau as soon as possible." "Okay, just call me when the time comes, and I'll drive you there." Li Xiuyu was quite interested in this.

Li Zhuangsheng nodded: "Yes, it's best to go early, as soon as the Civil Affairs Bureau opens... that way you're less likely to be discovered."

Li Xiuyu raised an eyebrow: "Whatever you want, I'm fine anyway. But I advise you two to break up as soon as possible. Putting aside your relationship with Hu Mengke, you can't hold back Hu Mengdie from pursuing her own love!"

Can we get a divorce sooner rather than later? What if Hu Mengdie regains her memory in the future? That would be another problem!
Li Zhuangsheng lowered his eyes: "Yes, you're right. But Hu Mengdie has to work these few days. Fang Yueyue said they have time off in lieu, so it should be soon."

Li Xiuyu looked at Li Zhuangsheng with a puzzled expression: "Are you still a little reluctant to part with him?"

"What are you reluctant to part with?"

"Divorced from Hu Mengdie."

"What's there to be reluctant about..."

Okay, so to some extent. Waking up one day to find yourself married to the most beautiful girl in high school would be a dream start, but it ended so realistically.

There was no ambiguity, no romance unfolding. Everything that happened was perfectly logical.

"Or are you actually a little unwilling to accept it?" Li Xiuyu asked again.

"What are you unwilling to accept?"

"Stop playing dumb!" Li Xiuyu glared at him. "Don't dodge my questions."

"what do you want to say in the end?"

"Aren't you resentful? Hu Mengdie is clearly your wife, why doesn't she love you?"

Li Zhuangsheng's eyebrows drooped, and he muttered to himself, "What's there to be resentful about? I never loved her anyway..."

"Come on, you're just really unhappy."

"So what if I'm a little annoyed?"

"It's not good." Li Xiuyu put her hands on Li Zhuangsheng's shoulders. "It's her loss that she doesn't love you. I hope you won't hide anything from me anymore. Including these feelings that you feel embarrassed to let others know, feelings that you're unhappy about. It's okay if I know, right?"

Li Zhuangsheng turned his face slightly away: "You didn't ask, how would I know you didn't know... You asked, so I answered you."

Li Xiuyu patted Li Zhuangsheng on the shoulder: "Hmph, alright, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Didn't you sleep with her sister?"

“I didn’t hesitate either. Actually, I can understand her... Although I was a little unhappy, she didn’t do anything wrong.”

Li Zhuangsheng hummed and hawed.

(End of this chapter)