Disorder in marriage

Yan Zhi has been busy preparing materials for Madam Du these past two days.

Sometimes when she got home, Gu Yunmo hadn't returned yet, or Gu Yunmo had already gone home and she was already asleep.

She thought that since she couldn't get a divorce, she might as well just live separately, since she didn't expect any love in the marriage anyway.

Once she's financially independent, she can file for divorce directly in court. Even if they can't get a divorce, she should still try to get the children back.

But before she could earn a single penny, the family's approval for a second child came through.

Early in the morning, she was about to go to work at the law firm when she was blocked at her doorstep by Old Mrs. Gu.

She called out "Grandma," and even though she knew the visitor meant no good, she still respectfully boiled water and made tea for her.

It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Even if Grandma Gu had arrived just two minutes later, Yan Zhi would have been able to walk to the bus stop by now.

Gu Yunmo, dressed in an indigo blue nightgown, lazily came downstairs.

Grandma Gu called the two of them over to stand together, giving the impression of a leader making an inspection.

"I heard you've been sleeping in separate rooms lately?"

Yan Zhi looked up blankly, her first thought being how could news of family matters reach the old house.

Judging from Gu Yunmo's reaction, she didn't notice that he seemed surprised by the matter.

"Xiao Zhi has not recovered well after giving birth, and the doctor suggested that she sleep in a separate room."

Grandma Gu picked up her teacup, her sharp eyes sweeping over the rising steam from the rim.

"Which doctor recommended this? Let's prescribe it."

Gu Yunmo: "..."

Grandma Gu took a small sip, seemingly not quite satisfied with the taste of the tea, and quickly put the cup down.

"Since Xiaozhi hasn't fully recovered, she shouldn't keep going out. She should focus on recovering and try to have another child soon."

Yan Zhi understood that these words meant she should give up her job, but that was her only source of confidence.

"grandmother!"

Gu Yunmo pulled her back, not giving her a chance to speak, "We understand."

Grandma Gu looked up at Yan Zhi, "Is there a problem?"

Yan Zhi pulled her hand away from Gu Yunmo's. "Grandma, I have to work! And I can't get pregnant again for the next three years! Before I can be a mother, I need to find myself!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Old Mrs. Gu slapped the sofa hard.

Gu Yunmo and Yan Zhi lowered their heads even further.

She was furious, her neck stiff with rage as she yelled, "What right do you have to want both? Who was it that married into our family because they were pregnant?"

"Now that we've chosen this path, let's focus on continuing the Gu family line!"

"You work? How much money can you earn? No matter how much you earn, you don't deserve to hold your head up in this house!"

Yan Zhi's eyes welled up with tears, and the words of rebuttal stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered.

"I know I'm being harsh, but you're already living a life of luxury by marrying into our family! Your aunt's nephew harasses female employees at work and embezzles company funds for lavish meals and gambling. Hasn't your Yan family caused enough trouble for my grandson?"

Seeing Yan Zhi's tears falling like free pearls, she became even angrier.

"Why are you crying? Is it wrong for you to have Yunmo's child?"

Yan Zhi's emotions fluctuated greatly, as if she had returned to the period right after giving birth to her daughter.

She cried out, "It wasn't me who let Wei Dinglian's nephew into the company! I rejected him twice, but Yan Fei agreed after just one phone call! What can I do?"

Gu Yunmo tried to pull her away, but she insisted on venting all the grievances she had accumulated over the years.

"I only got to see my daughter once after she was born before she was taken away! Not only can I not get her back, but I'm also forced to have more children?"

"Yes, I forced you into marriage, and I was immoral! But what kind of good person is your grandson? Do you think I really want to be Mrs. Gu? Fine, we'll get a divorce, who's afraid of who!"

"you!"

Grandma Gu was so angry that she tried to stand up, but she quickly clutched her chest and slumped back down.

Gu Yunmo dragged Yan Zhi to the balcony, and Yan Zhi gave up and let him do as he pleased.

In the past, no matter how resentful Yan Zhi was, she would never speak so recklessly, let alone argue with her elders in person.

"Yan Zhi! Are you crazy?!"

Gu Yunmo thought that yelling would have an effect, but Yan Zhi just glanced at him sideways without saying a word.

That one glance encompassed so much: disappointment, heartbreak. Every word, every action of Gu Yunmo was tearing her heart apart.

She hastily wiped away her tears, slung her bag over her shoulder, and angrily walked towards the door.

She stopped at the door, sniffed, and said calmly, "I'm not going to work to spite you guys; I just want to keep myself occupied! If you dare force me to be a kept woman again, I'll show you what true madness is!"

The door slammed shut.

Grandma Gu on the sofa took several breaths to recover.

"Yunmo! Look what you've done to her! It's one thing for her to be domineering and arrogant in the Yan family, but she even dares to be so arrogant in the Gu family?"

Gu Yunmo recalled her resolute yet broken expression before she left.

If she knew that the child was lost after birth, she would probably be even more upset.

"Grandma, let her do whatever she wants."

Grandma Gu pounded her chest, worried that she might get high blood pressure from getting angry, and changed the subject.

"What are your plans for Wei Dinglian's nephew? He's only been here a few days and he's already made a mess of the company. You still want to keep him?"

Gu Yunmo pursed his lips. "After all, he's Yan Fei's cousin."

"Yunmo, if you still have feelings for her, then divorce Yan Zhi and marry Yan Fei as soon as possible!"

This wasn't the first time Gu Yunmo had heard such words; ever since he married Yan Zhi, almost everyone around him had said the same thing.

He knew how good Yan Fei was, but the three years he spent with Yan Zhi were also real.

Grandma Gu sighed, "She was the victim to begin with, and now you're afraid Yan Zhi will be hurt, so you're pretending to let her take care of the child abroad. Have you even considered how Yan Fei feels being alone abroad?"

Gu Yunmo knew, of course. Just two days ago, Yan Zhi posted on her WeChat Moments that she was sick and getting an IV drip, and that she went to the hospital alone.

Wei Dinglian had privately cried to him several times. Although Yan Fei claimed that she wanted to study abroad, the Yan family did not expect their daughter to achieve anything. They just wanted her to stay by their parents' side.

Gu Yunmo wanted to make up for Yan Fei, so he bought her a house, arranged for her to enter a world-renowned university, and even bought her an apartment near the school. He also gave her a living allowance of one million yuan every month, and arranged for someone to take care of her food, clothing, housing and transportation, covering all expenses.

On the day he sent her abroad, he made it very clear, "Whether you want to find a job or start a company in the future, I will support you as much as possible in terms of financial and human resources."

He didn't understand what else he had to do to make everyone feel that Yan Zhi didn't owe Yan Fei anything.

"Yunmo, since Yanzhi's heart isn't with you anyway, why don't you find an opportunity to tell Yanzhi the truth and ask Yanfei to come back?"

Gu Yunmo remained silent for a long time, like a solid iceberg that finally began to waver slightly.

All he could manage was a weary reply: "Yes, I'll consider it."