C8 He Wanted to Divorce

Lin Manru shivered as Gu Chengwang glanced her way. After listening to Gu Yingchu, Gu Hann turned his attention to Dung Qiu. Encouraged by Gu Yingchu, Dung Qiu found her courage and said, "Mr. Mayor, I've explained everything that happened. As of yesterday, we have no ties with the Gu family."

Gu Yingchu was determined not to let the Gu family go back on their word. Gu Hann frowned slightly. As an outsider, Dung Qiu was expected to support Gu Chengwang, especially since Gu Chengwang's father worked alongside him on the village committee.

Gu Yingchu spoke up, "Mr. Mayor, I've made the situation clear. The Gu family never treated us like people. My mom and I were worse off than stray dogs in their home. In today's world, where equality is emphasized by our leaders, they still try to enslave us, completely disregarding core values. Are you going to side with them?"

"Moreover, everyone in the village knows the kind of life my mom had after marrying Gu Chengwang. Do we really have to go back and live like their dogs? When I was pulled from the river, the Gu family didn't care, not even offering a meal. We have our own land, yet the Gu family's actions are no different from the landlords of the past."

For a moment, Gu Hann was at a loss for words. Gu Chengwang opened his mouth but couldn’t utter a single word either.

Sensing the gravity of the situation, Lin Manru quickly tried to smooth things over with a smile, "It's just a small disagreement. No need to make a fuss."

"You all are the ones making a fuss. We've already moved into Grandma Liu's rundown place, and they still won't leave us alone."

Lin Manru clammed up, too afraid to speak at such a critical moment.

Dung Qiu had finally resolved to live with her daughter. She realized that being with her daughter meant they wouldn't starve. Since they wouldn't starve, what was there to fear? Besides, she never loved Gu Chengwang, and he never treated her well. Leaving was the best option.

Gu Hann finally grasped the seriousness of the situation. Gu Yingchu was no longer the silent person who endured everything. Now, her words hit hard.

Yet, he still said, "Dung Qiu, traditionally, we try to mend relationships, not break them."

"We're not here for advice or fairness," Gu Yingchu replied firmly. "The Gu family has given us nothing, and that's fine, but I want them to leave us alone from now on."

Gu Yingchu's previous issues had already caused quite a stir in the village, and now her resolve was even stronger.

"Sir," Dung Qiu added, "Please don't try to persuade us anymore. I've been part of the Gu family for years, and they've never treated me with respect. You can ask around about the kind of life I've had there, what I've eaten and used."

Dung Qiu felt a growing determination, like a hard shell forming inside her.

“So, I can’t stay with the Gu family any longer. I don’t want anything else; I just want to move my registration out.”

Gu Hann frowned as he watched the resolute expressions of the mother and daughter.

“Right now, we have no plans to go back. Our only request is for my mom to get a divorce from him.”

Seeing her daughter speak so firmly, Dung Qiu nodded in agreement. After all, she wasn't an uneducated woman.

Gu Hann then turned his gaze to Gu Chengwang...