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Chapter 41: Divorce and Severance of Relationship in the Newspaper

Han Hui contacted Han Yongjing's rival newspaper and met with their editor-in-chief. They quickly negotiated a divorce announcement and the severance of their father-daughter relationship. The divorce announcement would be published tomorrow, and the severance the day after.

After finishing her business, Han Hui went to an antique shop and bought a Qilin jade ornament and a matching bracelet. The Qilin ornament was carved from high-quality jadeite and cost 5000 French francs, while the bracelet, of relatively ordinary quality, cost 200 French francs.

Han Hui planned to don a mask and return to the antique shop in two days to buy several precious jade ornaments. Forget it now; she had martial arts to protect herself, but Huang Shufen and Xiaocao didn't. From her childhood experiences, she knew very well how evil human nature could be.

After buying the things, Han Hui told Huang Shufen about the divorce notice: "Mom, don't worry, I will make him return the money he took from you."

She was so busy the past few days that now that she has the treasure, she can't wait for a minute.

Huang Shufen got anxious and said, "How can you be so stupid? No matter what, he is still your father. It's your mother who should take care of the divorce announcement."

Han Hui smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry. This divorce notice is written in your name."

She hadn't told Huang Shufen about severing the father-daughter relationship; given her personality, she would definitely have stopped it. Her original self had suffered so much and hated Han Yongjing so much that she definitely didn't want anything to do with him.

Huang Shufen was relieved: "If you have anything to discuss with me in the future, you should discuss it with me. You are young and don't know how powerful rumors are."

Han Hui didn't care. As a child, she'd been ridiculed for her low mental strength, and even when her brother went to military school, he was bullied again, but she'd always fought back.

The next day, Han Yongjing went to the newspaper office and found that everyone looked very strange when they saw him, but when he looked over, they turned their heads away.

Not long after he sat down, the editor-in-chief called him into the office and said, "I'll give you three days off. Take care of your family affairs and then come back to work."

Han Yongjing thought he was talking about Zhao Anna and Han Mengchen: "My daughter and aunt can take good care of them, no need to ask for leave."

The editor-in-chief didn't waste any time talking to him: "Editor Han, if you don't resolve this matter within three days, don't come here again."

Hiring is easy these days; just post a job ad and you'll immediately see a flood of applicants. Han Yongjing has been at the newspaper for so many years, and even if he hasn't made any contributions, he's certainly worked hard, so he'll have to wait and see what happens next.

Han Yongjing understood that something must have happened that he was unaware of. After learning the truth from a well-connected associate editor, he immediately ran out and bought a copy of Shanghai Weekly. Upon reading the divorce announcement, he fainted from anger.

In the evening, Han Hui saw Han Mengxing at the door again, but she went into the house as if she hadn't seen him.

Han Mengxing asked in confusion, "Xiaoman, you're also from the Han family. What good can you get if your father's reputation is ruined?"

Huang Shufen came out after hearing the noise and said disgustedly to Han Mengxing, "You are not welcome here, leave now."

“Auntie…”

Huang Shufen picked up the broom and said, "If you don't get out of here, don't blame me for hitting you with the broom."

She regrets it now. If her son had persuaded her to divorce and she had agreed, it would have been great. Her daughter wouldn't have suffered so much and might even have been able to go to school.

Han Mengxing left in embarrassment. Because of Han Hui's attitude, he wasn't surprised to see the letter of severance in the Shanghai Times the next day.

Not long after, he received a call from Han Youwei, saying that Han Yongjing had fainted and was sent to the hospital, and the culprit was the divorce and the letter of severance of the relationship.

It was also on this day that Han Hui and Huang Shufen went to visit He Sanmei and Chen Xue with gifts.

He Sanmei asked them to sit down: "Would you like tea or water?"

Huang Shufen said she wanted to drink water and explained that she was not used to drinking tea, which opened up He Sanmei's conversation. He Sanmei said, "Who said it wasn't true? Drinking tea? Back in the country, we couldn't even afford to eat, so who would have the time to drink this stuff? Alas, here I come and I don't even have anyone to talk to. Sister Shufen, if you have time, come over and chat with me more often."

In addition to learning tea tasting, Chen Wenpeng also asked her to learn etiquette, ballroom dancing and mahjong. She has been miserable these days.

Seeing that they were chatting, Han Hui asked Chen Xue, "Did Uncle Chen say he wanted to bring a gift to school?"

It's already the end of August and school will start in a few days, so I asked this question.

Chen Xue shook her head and said, "No. My dad and I hired two tutors for me, but they said my foundation was too weak and I had to start from the first grade. So my dad asked me to study at home for half a year and then go back to school next semester."

Han Hui said, "Then you should study hard. Once you have acquired the skills, you will have a good life wherever you go."

The Foot Basin Kingdom will definitely be defeated, but it's unclear how long it will take. Those who rely on the Japanese will not have a good ending. Chen Wenpeng is still the head of the customs department in such an important department, and he is a key figure.

Chen Xue said with a bitter face: "I'm quite stupid, so it's hard for me to learn."

Han Hui didn't think she was stupid, but rather she hadn't adapted yet. The basics were easy, and Chen Xue's IQ was fine; she just had to get through the initial stages.

Chen Xue kept these words in mind.

Chen Wenpeng came back during lunch. After he sat down, he asked Han Hui what her plans were next.

Han Hui said she wanted to find a job. "We've almost spent all the money we brought with us. Although my eldest brother survived, he's seriously injured and will need some time to recover after being discharged from the hospital."

Chen Wenpeng smiled and said, "Xiaoman, are you willing to come and work for your uncle?"

Han Hui was not surprised, but he was unwilling: "Uncle Chen, thank you for your kindness. But I don't know how to do anything, so I won't cause you any trouble."

He Sanmei suddenly interrupted: "Wenpeng, Xiaoxue is lonely at home alone, why don't you let her come and read to Xiaoxue?"

After that, she explained, "The teacher said Xiaoxue is always nervous in class, and I thought it would be better if someone accompanied her. Also, it's very chaotic outside right now, and I'm not sure if my mother and I are going out, and I don't trust the people we hired."

Han Hui was unwilling to give Chen Xue admiration, as she still had a lot of things to do!

Seeing her hesitation, He Sanmei smiled and said, "Xiaoman, you don't have to accompany her all the time. Wait until Xiaoxue has a good foundation and then go to school. By then, I will ask your Uncle Chen to arrange a good job for you."

Chen Wenpeng thought about it and decided it was a good idea. Of course, accompanying his daughter to study was secondary. He felt his daughter was timid and had low self-esteem, and that spending more time with Han Hui might help her become more outgoing and confident.

Now that things have come to this, Han Hui can no longer refuse.

He Sanmei added, "Wenpeng, I want to move to Sister Shufen's place. Not only can we sisters meet and chat often, but Xiaoman can also go home every day."

Han Hui understood that there must be something going on here, as they didn't move to the JA area just to chat with their mother.

Chen Wenpeng didn't refuse, but simply said, "That place is quite far from my workplace. If I move there, I won't be able to go home every day."

Han Hui really wanted to roll her eyes.

He Sanmei said that work was important: "Don't worry, I will keep a close eye on Xiaoxue's studies."

(End of this chapter)