Reborn as a Tough Army Wife

Chapter 511 - 506: Women Can Live Without Men Too

Luo Zhiyong wanted to see if she really was his biological mother. For so many years, she not only never considered him as a son or did anything for him, but she continually added to his burden. Now, she had even cost him his wife and children. How many mothers in this world could be like this?

Zhou Yunmei, however, was still preoccupied with Luo Zhiyong and Fang Pingying declaring their intention to divorce. She couldn’t quite believe it and asked Luo Zhiyong, "Zhiyong, what do you mean by divorce that you just mentioned?"

Luo Zhiyong knew what Zhou Yunmei was thinking. She simply couldn’t believe that they would divorce.

For Zhou Yunmei, the thought of her son, Luo Zhiyong, with such good prospects having Fang Pingying marry into their family was like finding a treasure. No sane person would clamor for a divorce.

Hence, from beginning to end, even if she heard it with her own ears, she wouldn’t believe that they would actually divorce.

In fact, he couldn’t believe it either, that they would separate so easily.

Today was the first time he explained with a trace of a smile on his face to Zhou Yunmei in great detail, "Divorce means that Pingying and I will have no more relations, everyone on their own path. From now on, whether you live well or not, no one will be sending you money on a set schedule every month, no matter if your illness is real or fake, you won’t receive several hundred yuan without question."

Speaking of the scamming money by feigning illness, Zhou Yunmei’s face flashed with embarrassment, and she mumbled in response, "But you also had a share of that money, why do you talk as if she was the only one earning money in your family? Your monthly salary isn’t low either."

Luo Zhiyong scoffed and asked Fang Pingying, "My salary was less than a hundred yuan a month. I had my own expenses, two children to provide for, and I still had to send home twenty yuan punctually every month. How much do you think was left?"

He paused, then Luo Zhiyong added, "And that’s not including the money for the house we purchased, and the occasional extra funds sent home to deal with family matters."

Indeed, when calculated like this, there wouldn’t be much left. Zhou Yunmei had never considered Luo Zhiyong’s financial burdens; she only knew they were a couple and should act as one unit. It was only right to use Fang Pingying’s money.

She was momentarily speechless, "You..."

Watching her appear confused, Luo Zhiyong knew she had never thought for him. Tired of talking, he responded with a slight mocking smile, "It’s better this way. Now that we’re separating, with my salary, even if I want to help, I can’t. From today onwards, if I have any surplus each month, I might occasionally send you five or ten yuan to fulfill my duty. If there’s money, I’ll send it; if not, I won’t. Whatever happens, it’s up to you; I won’t interfere anymore."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunmei’s focus immediately shifted to money. She glared at Luo Zhiyong, "Nowadays, what can you do with five or ten yuan?"

Seeing Zhou Yunmei was still concerned about money, Luo Zhiyong frowned and said impatiently, "If you think making a fuss like this isn’t enough, then I might as well quit my job in the army and go back home with you all, to live off you just like Luo Zhiming, and perhaps my life would be much easier."

Zhou Yunmei, seeing Luo Zhiyong’s extremely serious expression, became a bit scared and immediately waved her hands, "No, no, I didn’t mean that."

Then, she whispered an explanation, "I just mean, your divorce with Pingying seems too casual, as if it’s as simple as kids playing house."

Luo Zhiyong glanced at her and said indifferently, "You still don’t believe it? If you don’t, then come back with us tomorrow and accompany us to go through the divorce procedures."

After saying this, Luo Zhiyong glanced at her, "I’m leaving. When you see Luo Zhiming, tell him about today’s events, so he won’t think of taking advantage of me in the future."

Luo Zhiyong finished speaking and left for the barracks without paying any more attention to Zhou Yunmei.

Zhou Yunmei watched Luo Zhiyong’s retreating figure, feeling somewhat panicked.

She never imagined that just coming over to ask for money would lead to their divorce.

If they really divorced, putting aside future matters, just facing Luo Dashan back home would be difficult; she and Luo Dashan might also end up divorcing.

But she couldn’t come up with any good solutions by herself, so she had to return to the guesthouse alone, planning to discuss with Xu He and Luo Zhiming for ideas.

Meanwhile, soon after Zhou Yunmei left, Li Yuchun and Fang Ping’an came over, and they happened to run into Li Aihua who had rushed over from home. Fang Xiu had called them to come.

After all, Fang Pingying’s divorce was a big issue, and it was necessary to notify the whole family.

Perhaps Fang Pingying had hidden her separation from Luo Zhiyong too well; the family had never noticed, and they were all shocked when they suddenly heard that the two were divorcing.

Although Li Yuchun and Li Aihua were very dissatisfied with the Luo Family, when it came to the topic of divorce, they both disagreed.

Aihua looked at Fang Pingying with a worried face and persuaded her, "Pingying, from what I see, Zhiyong is not the most to blame. You and Zhiyong should talk it over. Don’t just think about divorce at the drop of a hat."

"Yes, it’s hard for a woman after divorce. Look at Xiu’er now; her life isn’t easy," Li Yuchun said, glancing at Fang Xiu, her heart filled with concern.

Previously, they thought Fang Xiu and Zhou Guangsheng would have a good marriage, but now with Zhou Guangsheng’s involvement with Bai Jing, the wedding was likely to be postponed, and Fang Xiu herself started to waver. Who knows what would happen in the future.

Now, Fang Pingying was talking about divorce too. The marriages of both her daughters were fraught with hardships; as a mother, her heart ached.

Fang Ping’an, who was always decisive in the family, also disagreed with Fang Pingying’s divorce, "Pingying, I don’t approve of you two divorcing. If you do, what about the children? If you find another man in the future, who would treat your children well?"

Fang Pingying shook her head, "After divorcing Zhiyong, I don’t plan to find anyone else. I’ll just take care of the two children myself."

She had not intended to find someone new. She believed that without a man, a woman could still live her life, especially now that she had two children with her, nothing else mattered.

Fang Pingying’s words made Fang Ping’an and the other adults exchange glances, their expressions filled with anxiety; it seemed Fang Pingying was truly determined to divorce.

Li Aihua still tried to persuade her, "Even so, children still need a father."

Fang Pingying nodded, "I know. After the divorce, they will still have a father. Luo Zhiyong can come to see them anytime and do what a father should do. I won’t stop them from being together, father and son, father and daughter."

"You..." With Fang Pingying’s firm attitude and having planned out everything, they had nothing more to say. Li Yuchun sighed and mournfully said, "Why must it come to this?"