Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 363 Looking at each other but not getting close

It turned out that it was her fault.

So, he had an affair with another woman and they had a child. Was she not considerate enough? And she was expected to be understanding?

Looking at the man she had once loved with all her might, Gu Youlian suddenly realized that he was such a stranger.

Between them, it seemed, lay an insurmountable chasm, with the two standing at opposite ends, gazing at each other but unable to come close.

If that's what Du Gen thinks, then Gu Youlian feels that saying another word would be a waste of energy.

She was even somewhat grateful to Dugan for saying those words, so that when she turned to leave, she wouldn't have a single regret.

This person is not the one she loved back then.

Du Gen also sensed it; Gu Youlian's gaze towards him grew colder and more distant. Unable to bear Gu Youlian's indifference and aloofness, he frantically grabbed Gu Youlian's hand, looking heartbroken, "Lianzi, you've changed!"

Gu Youlian didn't know whether it was she who had changed or he who had changed. Perhaps they were never the people the other knew. Let's just say that their marriage of the past ten years was a case of mistaken identity.

Gu Youlian withdrew her hand, and with only one sentence, her whole body exuding exhaustion, she said, "Say whatever you want, I'm definitely getting a divorce. If you agree, we'll go back to our hometown to get a divorce; if you don't agree, we'll see each other in court."

"Lotus seeds!" Dugen shouted.

The courtyard gate opened, and He Qiancheng walked out, looking at the scene before him.

Du Gen's face immediately changed. He looked at Gu Youlian, his eyes reddening. "So that's why you suddenly became so determined! You've found someone new! You've been hanging out with this soldier?! What do you see in him? He's a cripple!"

Gu Youlian trembled with anger. "Du Gen, do you think everyone is as shameless as you?"

"I have no shame? I'm a grown man, so what if something happens between us? You're a woman, what will the villagers say about you if you're involved with a man?" Du Gen's eyes were red with anger.

Upon hearing this, Gu Youlian looked at Du Gen as if he were a complete stranger.

She had heard Du Gen say those words before. Her mother-in-law, Du Gen's mother, had said the same thing. When her mother-in-law said it, she was shaking her head with pride: "What's wrong with a man having a few women outside? A man is only laughed at if he doesn't have a son. Having several sons outside is called being capable."

Indeed, birds of a feather flock together.

What kind of mother you are determines what kind of son you raise; what kind of family tradition you have determines what kind of next generation you raise.

She used to think Dugan was different...

"First of all, I have no improper relationship with Brother He. He's only helping me look after the house because he's my brother, to prevent your heartless parents from taking it over. Believe it or not. Secondly, I don't care what others say about me." Without being hysterical or angry, Gu Youlian calmly finished speaking and politely invited He Qiancheng to come inside with her.

"Lotus Seed!" Dugen roared, trying to grab her again.

However, she had already entered the courtyard. He Qiancheng stood at the courtyard gate. Du Gen glanced at him, disdained to argue with this man, and turned away angrily.

Gu Youlian felt sorry that He Qiancheng had been subjected to such insults for no reason, so she apologized to him as soon as she entered the house.

Why would He Qiancheng blame her? It was clearly that man who had the foul mouth.

Gu Youlian no longer hesitated and asked Lin Qingping how to apply for a divorce in court, as she was not literate enough to write a complaint.

The term "lawsuit" originated from theatrical performances; now it's called a divorce petition.

Lin Qingping directly arranged for her to hire a lawyer.

The process was quick; the next day, Gu Youlian, accompanied by Lin Qingping, went to the law firm to meet with someone.

However, unexpectedly, just as Gu Youlian and Lin Qingping arrived downstairs at the law firm, a man suddenly rushed out – Du Gen.

Dugan doesn't look good today.

My hair hasn't been cut in a long time; it's a mess, I haven't even washed it, and it's all stuck together.

Her clothes were wrinkled and she had lost weight, making them look even bigger and ill-fitting, as if they were hanging on her body.

He was unshaven, his face was haggard, and his eyes were red as he looked at Gu Youlian.

"Lianzi, are you really so heartless? You want to hire a lawyer to divorce me?" Du Gen looked at her, his eyes shining brightly.

Gu Youlian did not hesitate and answered "Yes" decisively and resolutely.

She said that if he was willing, they could go back and get a divorce; if he wasn't, they could go to court.

Du Gen felt a chill run down his spine as he heard these words. The woman who used to treat him like royalty had become so heartless. Her personality was somewhat reminiscent of Lin Qingping's. Had he been corrupted by spending so much time with Lin Qingping?

Du Gen's gaze toward Lin Qingping held a hint of resentment.

Lin Qingping sensed it and secretly sneered in her heart: Du Gen, what you don't expect is yet to come.

Du Gen had been spoiled by his family since childhood, and after marriage, he was always pampered by Gu Youlian. He was also one of the few educated people in the village, so he was proud and arrogant. Now, he felt that he had humbled himself to the extreme by begging Gu Youlian, but was still being trampled on by her. His arrogance rose in waves, and he nodded hard, saying, "Fine, since you are so determined, then let's get a divorce! Gu Youlian, don't regret it!"

Gu Youlian said calmly, "Then let's buy tickets. This time, don't disappear again. Whether you come or not, I'll be waiting for you in the village."

"Gu Youlian!" Du Gen felt that she was very arrogant. He realized that he had spoiled her too much in the past. "Gu Youlian, you should know that it's not that I don't want to divorce you. You've only given birth to one child, Xiaomai, all these years. You can't carry on the Du family line, and I've never blamed you for that. I only did it because of our past relationship. Now that you're so heartless, don't blame me. From now on, I will no longer care about you and Xiaomai!"

Lin Qingping glanced at him, really wanting to remind him that he would have to pay child support after the divorce!

But Gu Youlian seemed even calmer than her, still saying the same thing: "Buy the nearest train ticket and go home as soon as possible."

The conversation ended there. Gu Youlian didn't go back to the law firm. Instead, she pulled Lin Qingping towards the bus stop. Behind them, Du Gen's furious shouts continued, "Gu Youlian! You'll regret this!"

"Sister Lian, are you really not going to regret it?" Lin Qingping asked her as well.

Gu Youlian shook her head, "No more."

It's strange, but every time I see Dugan, my resolve to divorce him grows stronger.

"Okay, then don't blame me for being nosy." Lin Qingping then instructed her to protect her rights and fight for more for herself and Xiaomai, as well as the issue of child support, fearing that Gu Youlian might not know how to ask for it.

Gu Youlian listened attentively to everything and simply nodded, saying "Okay."