novelraw Chapter 823 Don't shoot yourself in the foot
Chapter 823 Don't shoot yourself in the foot
Chapter 823 Don't shoot yourself in the foot
Kong Fanrong actually went to find Lu Qiaoge.
The early winter wind swirled with withered leaves along the cement road of the 516 Factory residential compound.
Kong Fanrong wrapped his thick down jacket tighter around himself and hurried between the buildings.
She knew in her heart that Lu Qiaoge was the darling of Factory 516, like the brightest lantern at a temple fair. Whenever something involved her, the factory would pay more attention from top to bottom, and even the atmosphere would change.
She never even considered getting a divorce!
What a joke! Her family doesn't live here. What will she do if she gets divorced and lives alone in this empty house?
Besides, why should we get a divorce? If we divorce, where are we going to find someone with such good qualities as Kang Yuxing?
Kang Yuxing is the deputy factory director. He is young, promising, and good-looking. A man like him would be in high demand anywhere.
That's why she made such outrageous demands, such as becoming the director of the hygiene products factory run by the neighborhood committee, and offering a large sum of money as a one-time compensation. She never intended to actually get a divorce; she just wanted to make Kang Yuxing back down.
Although the newly established hygiene products factory set up by the subdistrict office has a promising future, the current factory manager is Lu Qiaoge's person. She is a confidant whom Lu Qiaoge promoted. How could Lu Qiaoge possibly agree to let her become the factory manager?
Since it was impossible, she boldly brought it up, knowing the factory wouldn't agree anyway.
Kong Fanrong didn't dare to publicly announce that the divorce was related to Lu Qiaoge. She was shrewd enough to know that such words would not do her any good if they got out.
But she would never let Lu Qiaoge go. What a coincidence that he brought her back and then wanted to divorce her two days later?
In her heart, Lu Qiaoge was the troublemaker who ruined the peace of her family.
Unexpectedly, when they went to find Lu Qiaoge, they learned that Qin Hengzhi had taken Lu Qiaoge to the forest farm.
Kong Fanrong gritted his teeth while secretly gloating: It seems Lu Qiaoge is also afraid; she's gone away.
After all, Lu Qiaoge was so famous in Factory 516 that almost everyone knew her.
So, is she afraid of herself?
However, Kang Yuxing was determined to leave; he had already submitted an application to the Organization Department, and it was an urgent matter.
She suspected that he had rekindled his old flame with that woman surnamed Wen, but the two families were now far apart and didn't have much contact. She didn't dare to say anything without solid evidence, especially since the other party wasn't an ordinary worker.
Kong Fanrong thought angrily to himself, "The atmosphere at Factory 516 was ruined by Lu Qiaoge. Who would have dared to mention divorce so easily before?"
Now, people are bringing up divorce at the drop of a hat, completely disregarding the impact on their families and society. This is simply the decadent thinking of the bourgeoisie!
So Kong Fanrong went to the neighborhood office, determined to make a big scene about the matter.
She went straight to Lao Hu's office, only to bump into Huang Juan there. As soon as Huang Juan saw her, her brows furrowed slightly, as if she had seen a fly that she couldn't get rid of.
This woman, while clever, isn't particularly insightful; she always does things that harm others without benefiting herself.
He's stupid, but he's also full of scheming and malicious thoughts.
Huang Juan patiently poured her a glass of cool water, trying to soothe her, "Comrade Kong, Lao Hu went to a meeting. You can talk to me if you need anything. By the way, the matter of Director Kang wanting to divorce you is tricky. If you don't want to divorce, you should think about how to salvage the relationship, find the root of the problem, and have a good talk. If you really can't live together anymore, you should part amicably. Why make a scene and become the laughing stock in the family compound?"
Kong Fanrong kept a straight face and said coldly, "Putting aside my workplace, I am now a resident of Xiangyang Subdistrict, right?"
Huang Juan nodded: "Yes!"
Kong Fanrong immediately pressed on, her voice sharp: "Then let me ask you, we're both subdistrict offices, so why is the divorce rate in Qianjin Subdistrict Office more than half lower than ours? Why is the divorce rate in Xiangyang Subdistrict Office so high? Is someone leading the sabotage?"
Huang Juan hadn't expected her to come up with this angle, and felt a surge of annoyance. However, she had to maintain the dignity of a street office cadre, so she suppressed her irritation and explained, "Comrade Kong, this is a bit unreasonable. The situations in different jurisdictions are different, the population structure and working environment are different. Qianjin Street is mostly inhabited by the families of retired cadres, and their thinking is conservative. Here, we have more factories, more young people, and more open-minded people. We can't expect both sides to be equal like solving an arithmetic problem."
"Don't give me that nonsense!" Kong Fanrong slammed his hand on the table, interrupting her. "Everyone knows why this situation is like this. It's just that some people are afraid to say it. After all, that person has gone to Beidu. Even if he doesn't hold a high position of power, he certainly has a wide network of connections! Some people appear glamorous on the surface, but behind the scenes they do things that corrupt social morals!"
Huang Juan's face darkened, her eyes sharpened like knives, and her voice suddenly became stern: "Kong Fanrong! I know you're going through a divorce with Deputy Factory Director Kang and you're in a bad mood, but that's absolutely no excuse for spreading rumors and making veiled accusations! No matter who you're referring to indirectly, as the deputy head of the archives department, you should have the most basic professional ethics! Without any evidence, this is slandering a comrade! Many people go to Beidu, from leaders to workers, for meetings and business trips. Who are you trying to drag into this with your words?"
Despite being mentally prepared, Kong Fanrong was still taken aback by Huang Juan's unusually sharp words, and almost dropped the enamel mug in his hand.
Immediately, a surge of anger welled up inside her: What's wrong with these people? Is Lu Qiaoge some untouchable treasure? Is what she said unreasonable?
Kong Fanrong retorted angrily, "Deputy Director Huang, as the director of the subdistrict office, even though you are only a deputy, you can't be so biased. You clearly know who I'm referring to, yet you're arguing with me! You've been bewitched by her!"
Huang Juan angrily picked up the folder on the table and slammed it down. Trying her best to suppress her anger, she finally advised, "I understand how you feel, Kong Fanrong, but I must remind you, don't always blame others for the problems. Don't you have any responsibility yourself? How could someone like Deputy Factory Director Kang separate first and then file for divorce?"
Look at his divorce petition. Which clause sounds like a normal couple struggling to make ends meet? Haven't you learned your lesson from the mess you made with the house swap?
If you hadn't been making trouble, would you and Deputy Factory Director Kang have gotten to where you are today?
The organization has tried to persuade us, and so have we, but marriage is a matter of personal freedom, and forced relationships are never happy!
You should seriously reflect on your own shortcomings!
No one in the world is perfect, and you, Kong Fanrong, are no exception!
Now, list out all your shortcomings and submit them to the neighborhood office, then we can talk about divorce!
Finally, let me warn you: you can't just associate with anyone. Don't shoot yourself in the foot!
This was the first time Kong Fanrong had seen Huang Juan so stern. Her eyes seemed to want to devour her alive. Although she was furious and embarrassed, she dared not argue anymore. She could only glare at Huang Juan fiercely and then leave angrily, swaying her hips.
(End of this chapter)