During the two days they were away, Yu Lian had heard a little about what happened at the villa. Only then did she realize that the person who had threatened them to pretend to be a member of the Revolutionary Committee was the new helper. The two of them had been terrified at the time, and just thinking about it made their teeth itch.

Peng Zhi immediately began going door-to-door, embellishing the story and claiming that Yu Lian's old lover had come to cause trouble, but the He family had suppressed it. The rumors spread much faster than expected, and by the next day, the news of the new bride's infidelity at the He family's villa was everywhere.

Upon learning of Yu Lian's situation, the two middle-aged women immediately called the matriarch of the old house. However, while the matriarch was trying to handle the matter privately, the rumors somehow reached Li Ying's ears. Crucially, what she heard differed greatly from the initial rumors, even presenting falsehoods as truth, making them seem almost supernatural, which would likely be believed by those unaware of the situation.

Li Ying called Uncle Chen in: "Uncle Chen, I heard there are a lot of rumors going around the villa these past few days. Do you think it's true or not? We don't really get involved in things there; you're the only one contacting people there..."

Chen Bo was drenched in sweat. He dared not make a hasty judgment on this matter; he needed to carefully consider whether it was true or false before speaking: "Madam, I haven't been there these past two days. Where did you hear this from? Could it be something an outsider is spreading?"

"I was conflicted. Of course, I didn't want it to be true. But Director Chen's wife told me herself that her cousin, who lives near the villa, said that the neighbors saw someone sneaking into the villa at night, and that someone was guarding the gate..."

The more they talked, the more outrageous it became, and Uncle Chen finally understood: "Why don't you ask the two workers who took care of her yourself? Although they were fired, I still have their address. Please wait a moment."

Uncle Chen left a message and slipped away. According to what Madam had heard, this household was likely in turmoil. However, before Uncle Chen could even find two maids, Yu Lian received a divorce application and a series of related documents early the next morning. He Lin hadn't had a reason to divorce before, but now that someone had presented him with a ready-made excuse, it would be foolish not to use it—whether it was rumor or the truth, it all made his desire for a divorce possible.

Yu Lian was shocked when she saw it, marveling at how quickly He Lin had acted. He Lin himself didn't come; his driver, Xiao Zhang, brought the relevant documents to her door. To make sure she didn't understand, he even arranged for a staff member from a unit that specializes in handling divorce cases to explain it to her.

"Comrade Yu Lian, as long as you agree to sign this divorce application, you don't need to worry about anything afterward. Once you sign, all the money in this bankbook is yours."

As she was being told, Yu Lian was forced to accept a bankbook. Curiosity led her to open it and glance at the amount—it was indeed tempting, and it was clear that He Lin really wanted a divorce.

"Okay, I agree. Shall we sign now?"

The whole process took less than half an hour. Although Xiao Zhang was surprised, he understood when he thought about the methods Yu Lian used to marry the boss. The amount on the bankbook was indeed tempting; it was terrifying in this day and age.

"Thank you for your cooperation. Please memorize these details. I will return tomorrow to collect the relevant materials and documents."

Xiao Zhang left quickly, keeping to himself. Yu Lian closed the door and gulped down a mouthful of water, feeling uneasy and unreal. The only thing that bothered her was her child—seeing her child after the divorce would be even more difficult. In the He family's eyes, she was a tainted mother; perhaps when her child grew up and asked about her, they would be told, "Mom is dead." After all, having a mother as ruthless as her wasn't good for a child's development.

"Miss Yu, what did Xiao Zhang say to you?"

"Aunt Liu, just call me Yu Lian. It's not good if people hear you like this."

"Hmm, Yu Lian, what does Xiao Zhang want with you?"

"Let's talk about the child's check-up," He Lin said anxiously.

It was truly bizarre, both of them thought to themselves – everyone knew about the relationship between this couple.

"Okay, then we'll go cook. Just let me know if you need anything, but don't go out."

Yu Lian nodded, turned around, and tucked the things she had packed into her scarf before taking them upstairs. She solemnly signed every document that required her signature. He Lin thoughtfully wrote down the benefits she would receive after the divorce on a piece of white paper—she could take everything in the house that belonged to her, whether it was bought by the He family or by herself, and the debts owed by her husband would be deposited into her account after she gave birth to the child safely.

Unfortunately, Yu Lian only wanted a divorce, which He Lin demanded, and she agreed. Now that her sister's illness was under control, she had the means to support her subsequent care. All of this was owed to the He family, and she couldn't take a single penny. She had considered paying off each debt recorded in the ledger, but she hadn't yet found a way to make quick money. She would pay them off slowly when she was financially better off. However, given their relationship, the He family probably wouldn't want her anymore. She was well aware of all this, and now she was slowly rebuilding her principles and boundaries.

As night fell, patrols outside the villa were extremely frequent, with someone passing by the gate almost every minute. Any slight movement would be immediately detected. Inside the villa, all three were fast asleep. Unbeknownst to everyone, Yu Lian's locked bedroom door was opened from the outside.

He Lin dared not breathe, having already guessed Yu Lian's habit of keeping important documents hidden outside. He easily found them in a book's folds. After confirming the documents were complete by moonlight, he slowly left the bedroom with everything, erasing all traces of his presence.

The next day.

"Comrade Yu, I'm here to collect the remaining documents. Have you signed them?"

Yu Lian was eating breakfast when she looked up and saw Xiao Zhang: "Oh, wait a moment, I'll get it for you after I finish eating."

Yu Lian was unaware of the immense turmoil He Lin was enduring at the He family's old mansion from his parents and elders—regardless of their objections, he was determined to obtain the divorce papers today. He Lin glanced at the time, calculating that everything would be resolved in about twenty minutes; the weight that had been pressing on his heart for half a year was finally about to be lifted.

He waited and waited, his parents' mouths practically dry from talking, but Xiao Zhang still hadn't returned. Under pressure, he went out to ask another assistant, who stammered for a long time before finally uttering a few words: "Yu Lian seems to have regretted it..."

He Lin trembled with anger—Xiao Zhang had sworn an oath to him confidently when he returned yesterday, and this was how it turned out. He felt it was necessary to train the people around him on their communication skills, when to be confident and when not to be blindly confident.

As they were talking, Xiao Zhang arrived. But He Lin didn't need to hear any explanations anymore. No matter what, he was going to get a divorce this time, and he was going to go in person—as long as Yu Lian's demands weren't excessive, he could agree to them.

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