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Chapter 89 Be Smart and Get a Divorce
Jiang He went to the city to find Lin Yanqing, but Lin Yanqing was not home. When the nanny asked her who she was, she calmly but firmly replied, "I am Lin Yanqing's wife."

The nanny was taken aback, perhaps because she had never heard that her young master had a wife in the countryside. After hesitating for a moment, she still let Jiang He into the house.

As Jiang He stepped into the spacious, bright, and exquisitely decorated house, she felt a mix of emotions, a stark contrast to her simple and rustic home in the countryside.

She sat down on the sofa and quietly waited for Lin Yanqing to return.

After sitting for an unknown amount of time, Jiang He's thoughts drifted back to the past, recalling the moments she shared with Lin Yanqing in the countryside. Those sweet and warm memories now seemed like fleeting illusions.

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and Lin Yanqing walked into the room with a beaming smile.

When his gaze fell on Jiang He sitting on the sofa, his smile froze instantly, and he was stunned.

After a brief silence, Lin Yanqing's face turned gloomy.

"How did you come?"

His tone carried a hint of displeasure and panic.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar man in front of her, Jiang He felt a surge of grievances and anger.

"Why can't I come? I'm your wife, am I not even allowed to come and see my husband?"

Jiang He stood up, looked directly into Lin Yanqing's eyes, and did not back down.

Lin Yanqing frowned, a hint of annoyance flashing in her eyes.

"Don't be unreasonable here. This isn't the countryside. Don't you know the rules?"

Jiang He felt a sharp pain in her heart upon hearing this.

"Making trouble? Me, making trouble? Lin Yanqing, put your hand on your heart and tell me, who is making trouble? I'm working hard in the countryside taking care of the household chores, while you're here enjoying yourself. How can you do this to me?"

Jiang He's voice trembled with excitement, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Lin Yanqing avoided Jiang He's gaze, walked to the side and put down her coffee cup, trying to calm herself down.

"Jiang He, calm down first. I have my own life and career in the city. Your sudden appearance will disrupt my plans."

"Your plan? What about me? What about our marriage? Isn't that part of your plan?"

Jiang He pointed angrily at Lin Yanqing and questioned, "Or are you saying that you have another woman in the city and want to kick me, your country wife, aside?"

Lin Yanqing's expression turned even uglier, and he scratched his hair in frustration.

"Don't overthink it. I don't have another woman. It's just that our lives are different now, and you should understand that."

"I understand? I understand what? I understand that you've become ungrateful, hypocritical, and selfish?"

Jiang He could no longer hold back, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Lin Yanqing, I always thought we could walk through life hand in hand, but I never expected you to turn out like this."

Seeing Jiang He crying, Lin Yanqing felt a pang of pity, but he forced himself to speak, "Jiang He, I didn't mean to hurt you. But that's just how it is; we're not right for each other anymore. Go back to your hometown. I'll give you some money; it'll be enough for you to live on."

Jiang He listened as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Money? You think money can make up for the harm you've done to me? You think it can buy back all these years of our relationship? Lin Yanqing, you're too naive. I don't want your money, I just want an explanation. How exactly do you want to resolve our issues?"

Lin Yanqing remained silent for a long time, pacing back and forth in the room, his heart in turmoil.

On one hand, there was his long-standing marital bond with Jiang He; on the other hand, there was his new life in the city and the potential for a developing relationship.

He knew he couldn't keep running away like this; he had to make a decision. "Jiang He, let's get a divorce." Lin Yanqing finally stopped, looked at Jiang He, and said these words with difficulty.

Jiang He felt as if she had been hit hard, and almost fell over.

She stared at Lin Yanqing in disbelief, as if she had never known this person before.

"Divorce? You actually mentioned divorce? Lin Yanqing, how cruel you are. I gave you everything, how can you be so heartless?"

Lin Yanqing gritted her teeth and said, "It's better to end it quickly than to suffer for a long time. Continuing like this is not good for either of us. You can start over in the countryside and find someone who treats you well. As for me, I have my own pursuits in the city."

Hearing Lin Yanqing's cold words, Jiang He's despair reached its peak.

She knew that the love they once shared was gone, and the man before her had completely changed.

"Fine, Lin Yanqing, since you've made up your mind, I won't force you. But let me tell you, I won't let you off easily. I will make you pay for what you've done."

Jiang He wiped away her tears, her eyes filled with determination. Lin Yanqing looked at Jiang He, feeling a pang of regret, but he knew there was no turning back.

"Jiang He, I hope you can understand me."

"Understand? You don't deserve my understanding!" Jiang He said angrily. "I will protect my rights through legal means, you just wait."

After saying that, Jiang He turned around and left the place that had broken her heart without looking back.

She staggered, tears blurring her vision. Just then, she bumped into Mr. and Mrs. Lin, who were returning home.

When Lin's mother saw Jiang He's appearance, she knew in her heart that something was wrong and instinctively felt that things were about to escalate. She quickly reached out and grabbed Jiang He's hand.

"Don't let outsiders laugh at you. Why are you running around with such a big belly? Don't you care about your image or the baby in your belly?"

Lin's mother spoke urgently, half-dragging and half-pulling Jiang He into the house.

Jiang He was even more flustered by this sudden change. She felt wronged, but she was powerless to break free from Lin's mother's pull.

Upon entering the house, Lin's mother's attitude changed instantly, her anxiety turning into indifference and resolve.

“Jiang He, as you can see, Yan Qing has a new life in the city now, and you two are no longer suitable for each other.”

Lin's mother sat on the sofa, looking coldly at Jiang He, "You'd better be sensible and quickly divorce Yan Qing."

Jiang He's eyes widened in disbelief. Her hands instinctively went to her stomach, her voice trembling with tears: "Mom, Yan Qing and I have feelings for each other. We've lived together for so long, how can you just divorce me like this?"

Lin's father remained silent, his brows furrowed, his face showing helplessness.

Lin's mother remained unmoved and continued, "Feelings? Can feelings put food on the table? Yan Qing now has better opportunities for development, don't hold him back here."

Jiang He felt a sharp pain in her heart. She looked at Lin's father, hoping to get some support, but Lin's father avoided her gaze.

"Mom, the child can't live without a father, and I can't live without Yanqing either," Jiang He pleaded, crying.

Lin's mother stood up, walked up to Jiang He, and looked down at her: "Stop being so stubborn. If you really care about the child, get a divorce quickly, take the money and leave. We will give you compensation, enough for you and the child to live on."

Jiang He shook her head in despair, tears streaming down her face. "No, I don't want money, I just want Yan Qing, I want our home."

Lin's mother was getting impatient. "How can you be so insensible? Yan Qing has made up her mind. There's no point in you pestering her any further."