The two children calmed down considerably after being comforted.

Shen Lu carefully put the divorce application into the drawer, preparing to take some time to make a proper plan.

Life went on like this. Besides translating manuscripts, exercising, and teaching the children, Shen Lu spent her days trying different ways to cook delicious meals for the two little ones.

Under her careful feeding, the two little ones grew fatter and taller at a visible rate.

Looking at the two healthy and chubby little ones, Shen Lu couldn't be happier, and she put the impending divorce aside.

Unexpectedly, this greatly worried Gu's mother and Fan Cuiying.

Gu's mother's house.

"You said it's been several days since it was submitted, why hasn't Shen Lu responded yet?"

Fan Cuiying asked in confusion.

Logically speaking, Shen Lu wanted a divorce more than anyone else, and would have submitted the divorce application immediately.

However, Zhuang Xiaoting did not receive any related information.

"I don't know." Gu's mother also became irritated. It was almost the 15th of the month, which was the time when Gu Xiao would send money home.

We absolutely cannot let that little slut take this money.

After discussing it, the two went to talk to Zhuang Xiaoting about it, since Zhuang Xiaoting's father wielded considerable power.

When they arrived at the compound, Zhuang Xiaoting was just packing her things to leave. She was immediately confronted by Gu's mother and Fan Cuiying as soon as she left the compound.

Gu's mother and Fan Cuiying told Zhuang Xiaoting why they had come.

When Zhuang Xiaoting heard that Shen Lu had not submitted a divorce application, her heart sank.

That's impossible. Everyone in the compound knows that Shen Lu's unreasonable behavior, including abusing the two children, was all for the sake of divorcing Gu Xiao. How could she change her mind at this crucial moment?

Zhuang Xiaoting pondered carefully, wondering if it was just her imagination, but Shen Lu seemed like a completely different person.

Not only does he know how to lose weight and dress well, but his translation skills are also better than those of someone in his major.

How can a person change so much in such a short period of time?

If Shen Lu goes to see Brother Gu looking like this, then the two of them might really not be able to get a divorce, Zhuang Xiaoting thought to herself.

That won't do.

Brother Gu belongs to him!

Only their outstanding Brother Gu is worthy of her.

Thinking this through, Zhuang Xiaoting had a sudden inspiration and gave the two of them a suggestion.

"Shen Lu won't budge. He might still be waiting for Brother Gu's household expenses. If Brother Gu sends him the money and he runs away again, then all the money from before will end up in his pocket."

"Or perhaps he realized how good Brother Gu was, and how adorable the two children were, and therefore didn't want a divorce anymore?"

Zhuang Xiaoting's two sentences precisely hit Gu's mother's weak spot.

There are two things she fears most.

The first thing is that she can't get the household allowance from her second son, and the second thing is that she can't get the child from her son.

If you lose a child, you can have another one; there are plenty of women lining up to marry Gu Xiao.

But once the money is gone, it's truly gone.

Mother Gu was so anxious she almost jumped up and ran a few steps.

"What should we do? Xiao Zhuang, you have to give me some ideas. You're a top student, you have a lot of ideas."

Zhuang Xiaoting was just waiting for Gu's mother to speak.

"Auntie, Shen Lu isn't bringing up divorce, but Brother Gu can take the initiative to do so."

Shen Lu's actions were enough to warrant a military court trial.

Mother Gu suddenly realized, "Why didn't he think of this method?"

"But the two children have a good relationship with Shen Lu now, so maybe the divorce won't be granted?"

Zhuang Xiaoting cursed inwardly, thinking how incredibly stupid this old man was, what was so difficult about it?

To create harm where there is no harm, to produce an accident where there is no accident.

But Zhuang Xiaoting knew she couldn't be too absolute in her words, otherwise, if something happened, she would be accused of instigation, which would be terrible.

Zhuang Xiaoting's mind raced, and then she spoke...

"Anyway, everyone has seen what Shen Lu has done. If you think it's not excessive enough, you can find some charges against him, preferably the kind with evidence."

Zhuang Xiaoting stopped there, then pointed to her watch, hurriedly said she had to go to work, and prepared to leave.

Liu Fan Cuiying and Gu's mother looked at each other in bewilderment.

But how could they find evidence to prove that Shen Lu treated the two children badly?

Just then, a news item on the newspaper stand next door caught Fan Cuiying's attention.

The large headline above reads:

Recently, a child trafficking gang has emerged in the city. They are swift in their methods, and children often disappear without a trace within half an hour. Other parents must be vigilant and prepared.

Fan Cuiying revealed a confident smile.

"Mother, I have an idea."

*

the other side.

Shen Lu is pickling vegetables at home.

White radish, celery, cabbage, and wood ear mushrooms are pickled with salt, white vinegar, and white sugar.

The side dishes that came out were sweet and sour, making them very refreshing and appetizing in the summer.

After Shen Lu finished making the pickled vegetables, she found two more jars and filled them with two large jars of pickled vegetables.

She then went to her desk to write a letter. She had received a letter from her brother a couple of days ago, asking her to write back to him with an address.

Today, Shen Lu took advantage of her free time to go to the post office to write a letter.

Shen Lu quickly finished writing a letter, packed the side dishes and the envelope, and prepared to set off.

These side dishes have the airtightness of canned food and the antibacterial properties of sugar and salt, so they will be fine in the jar for ten days to half a month. It's perfect to mail them to Shen Chi so he can try them.

"Mommy, where are you going? I want to go with you."

Gu Xingyu had just skipped and hopped in when he saw Shen Lu carrying a bundle and preparing to leave.

"Where's your brother?"

"Brother is reading a book with Brother Stone."

Although Gu Xingyu and Gu Xingze are twins, their personalities and hobbies are completely different.

Gu Xingze usually enjoys reading, but Gu Xingyu prefers sports.

Anyway, the post office is only a kilometer away from the residential compound, so it's not a bad idea to take the little one out for a stroll and let him get some fresh air.

"Let's go."

Shen Lu ruffled her youngest son's hair, and the two of them walked towards the door.

"Mom, let me help you with your bag."

Gu Xingyu skipped and hopped to help Shen Lu carry her things.

"Our Xiaoyu is such a sweet boy; he's so young and already knows how to help his mom carry things."

Xiao Yu felt embarrassed by Shen Lu's words, but he didn't avoid them. Instead, he looked directly into Shen Lu's eyes with a serious expression.

"My mom is already very tired from cooking for my brother and me, and I don't want her to be so tired."

Shen Lu felt a warm glow in her heart; this son was worth raising.

"Mom isn't tired."

The mother and son talked along the way.

"Mom, what are we going to do?"

"Send something to your uncle."

Gu Xingyu looked surprised.

Do I still have an uncle?

"Yes, I have an older brother, who is your uncle."

"Wow, that's amazing! What does my uncle look like? Does he look like my mom?"

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