Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

"You want a divorce?" The staff member glanced at Li Zhuangsheng and Hu Mengdie, his expression inscrutable.

"Yes, yes, we want a divorce!" Li Zhuangsheng nodded vigorously.

"You're the one who wants a divorce?" The staff member paused for a moment, seemingly surprised.

"Ah, yes, yes..." Li Zhuangsheng nodded first, then quickly shook his head, "Ah, no, we're both getting a divorce!"

The staff member glanced sideways at Li Zhuangsheng, then at the silent Hu Mengdie, and subconsciously asked a stupid question: "Is this really your wife?"

“…Huh?” Li Zhuangsheng was slightly taken aback, hesitated for a moment, “Yes, I guess so.”

The staff member was also taken aback. She quickly flipped through the couple's marriage certificate: "What do you mean by 'sort of'? Are you two really married?"

“Yes, yes, absolutely!” Li Zhuangsheng nodded vigorously.

The other person looked suspicious. She felt that this young man was too inexperienced and didn't seem like someone who was getting divorced; rather, he seemed like someone who was getting married.

"What was the reason for your divorce..." the staff member asked.

"Emotional breakdown! Emotional breakdown!"

Li Zhuangsheng quickly answered, this was a response he'd seen online. Someone had written about the divorce process online, and that person's answer had worked out smoothly; he was just parroting what they'd heard. After all, it was his first divorce, and he hoped to get it done on the first try… It was so great that he didn't have to notify his parents!
It's better to be an adult; you have to take responsibility for yourself and don't need to call your parents.

Seeing this, the staff member became increasingly suspicious. Logically speaking, having seen all sorts of reactions from divorced couples, her heart should have been as cold as iron by now. However, faced with such a bizarre combination, she couldn't help but feel a ripple of emotion.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a beautiful woman; the woman was stunningly beautiful even without makeup. With such a beautiful wife, this man… well, he could be considered a man, even though he looked like a student. Anyway, he actually wanted a divorce?
Is the woman having an affair? But why is she so silent, and doesn't seem to want a divorce?

So the woman cheated? With such a beautiful wife, it's fine if she cheats once or twice, as long as she comes back and we live a good life together!
However, the man seemed to have no lingering affection or even hatred for the woman... as if they were complete strangers... a marriage of convenience?
It's possible; I've heard that the prettier a girl is, the more likely she is to dislike men.

Never mind, since the guy has said he wants a divorce, she won't say anything more.

The staff member gave the couple a form to fill out, and then reminded them to be mindful of the time and to come back within the next thirty days to collect their divorce certificate.

"Okay, thank you, thank you!" As Hu Mengdie got up to leave, Li Zhuangsheng repeatedly bowed and thanked her.

He's quite polite. It's a pity he's losing such a beautiful wife.

Li Zhuangsheng and Hu Mengdie left the Civil Affairs Bureau quickly. Li Zhuangsheng glanced at the gate and suddenly felt inexplicably empty. It wasn't because of the divorce, but because of the emptiness of knowing nothing.

"All done?" In the car, Li Xiuyu looked at Li Zhuangsheng indifferently.

"Okay, count it in." Li Zhuangsheng tossed the receipt to Li Xiuyu. "We can get the certificate in a month."

Li Xiuyu turned to look at Hu Mengdie and grinned, "Let's go to the supermarket to buy some groceries together. Hu Mengke said she's going to make something delicious for lunch, and we can buy whatever we want."

"I want to go back and get some sleep. I've been too tired lately," Hu Mengdie said.

"Oh, that's fine. I'll take you back first. Then I'll come out with Li Zhuangsheng."

Li Xiuyu had no interest in arguing with Hu Mengdie at this moment, and was in a great mood.

Li Zhuangsheng leaned against the car window, his face somewhat gloomy.

No one spoke the whole way. Hu Mengdie got off the bus and went home without looking back.

"Going to the supermarket?" Li Xiuyu raised an eyebrow.

"Let's ride the electric scooter. I don't want to take the car; I feel a bit dizzy." Li Zhuangsheng opened the car door.

He followed Hu Mengdie upstairs, and the two rode the elevator together without exchanging a word. It wasn't until they got home that Li Zhuangsheng picked up the keys to his electric scooter from the door.

“Well… actually… just think of it as a divorce,” Li Zhuangsheng said. “Go pursue your own happiness, it’s okay. If you need any help from me, just tell me.”

"Oh." Hu Mengdie went back into the house.

She slammed the door shut, tossed the receipt aside, and collapsed onto the bed. She was depressed and extremely annoyed.

She had been annoyed and even driven crazy before, but this time was different.

She didn't know why she was so upset, but she really wanted to grab Li Zhuangsheng and bite him hard!
How dare you mention divorce to me!
I know you like me, that's why you're nice to me, you want to give me freedom...

But I didn't say I wanted a divorce right now. Is divorce something to be taken so lightly?
Why do you look at me like I want to cheat and pursue my own happiness? Are you implying that I'm promiscuous and that even though I'm married, I'd still be thinking about finding other men?

So annoying! He actually divorced me! How could he bear to divorce me?

If I'm getting a divorce, why am I so upset?

Unable to exhale, Hu Mengdie gripped her hair tightly, a surge of resentment rising within her!

It's all Li Zhuangsheng's fault. Why did he have to bring up divorce at this time? Now I'm so upset and feel empty inside, as if I'm doing something I can't turn back from!

"I'm sick!"

Hu Mengdie suddenly stood up and went to Hu Mengke's room. Hu Mengke was coaxing Xuanxuan. Seeing Hu Mengdie enter, she smiled and said, "Sister."

"Okay, let me give you a hug." Hu Mengdie stretched out her hands.

Hu Mengke handed Xuanxuan over: "Sister, did you come back from the Civil Affairs Bureau?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Mengdie, who had initially relaxed a little upon seeing Xuanxuan's face, became impatient again: "Yes, I'm back after finishing my business."

"Are you really getting a divorce?"

"Could it be a fake divorce?"

"Oh, it's such a pity, sister. You and brother-in-law... you were doing so well together."

Hu Mengdie didn't speak, but simply looked gently at the baby in her arms who was doting on her.

"Do you have..." Hu Mengdie paused for a moment, seemingly hesitant, but finally spoke up, "Do you have Qi Haoyu's phone number?"

Hu Mengdie didn't look directly at Hu Mengke, perhaps because she felt guilty, or perhaps for some other reason; she kept her eyes down.

"Qi Haoyu?" Hu Mengke was taken aback, then laughed. "Sister, what are you doing?"

"I don't want to do anything, I just want to know what I've been doing for the past few years." Hu Mengdie pursed her lips. "If you don't have his contact information, then forget it, I was just asking casually, I don't really want to..."

“Yes,” Hu Mengke said.

"What?" Hu Mengdie didn't react for a moment.

“Yes, I still have Qi Haoyu’s phone number saved,” Hu Mengke said with a smile. “Do you want it? I can give it to you right now.”

“…Then give it to me,” Hu Mengdie said.

(End of this chapter)