Chapter 93: Instigating Divorce

"I'm now working as an accountant in a department store, my appearance is proper, my family's conditions are good, my parents are both officials… From what I see, that girl is just fine…"

Su Yanhua's heart sank sharply, a wave of cold rushed from the soles of her feet up to her head.

Liu Wen Bin's voice was a bit impatient: "Mother, what are you talking about?"

"What? What are you talking about?" Liu Mother's voice rose a bit, "Do you really intend to spend your whole life with that Mourning Star inside?"

"Look at her: she has no family background, no education, and she's a troublemaker!"

"She's caused you such a disaster this time; who knows what trouble she might cause in the future!"

"Since you don't have children yet, hurry and get a Divorce!"

"Mother asked someone to talk to the Zhou Family; Zhou Xiaomei will definitely…"

The rest of the words, Su Yanhua could no longer hear clearly.

She only felt a buzzing in her ears, her limbs were icy, her heart seemed clenched by an invisible hand, the pain making her almost unable to breathe!

Divorce?!

Liu Mother was actually urging Liu Wen Bin to Divorce her?!

And she wants to introduce him to a well‑matched girl?!

A massive panic surged like a tide and instantly engulfed her.

She had always known that Liu Mother looked down on her and that Liu Wen Bin's feelings for her were weak, but she had never so clearly realized at this moment how precariously her place in this household stood!

Liu Wen Bin was merely venting his anger now, not yet resolved, but if he kept being urged like this, combined with his growing disgust toward her, Divorce truly wasn't impossible!

What about her dream of becoming a Professor's wife?

The hope she had finally grasped, to escape rural poverty, where is it?

Could it be shattered just like that?

No!

Absolutely not!

Su Yanhua bit her lip hard, her fingernails digging deep into her palm, barely keeping herself from losing composure and shouting out.

She cannot sit and wait for death!

She must find a way to consolidate her position!

A thought, like a poisonous vine sprouting in darkness, quickly grew mad in her mind—

Child!

She must become pregnant with Liu Wen Bin's child as soon as possible!

In this era, especially in a still‑traditional family like the Liu's, a child—especially a grandson—is undoubtedly the most effective leverage to stabilize a marriage and bind a man!

As long as she bears a child, especially a son, Liu Mother might soften her attitude for the sake of the grandson.

And Liu Wen Bin, even if he still dislikes her, will have some affection for his own flesh and blood, making a later Divorce far from easy!

Right!

Have a child!

This is her only, and fastest, way out right now!

The sense of crisis turned into a strong purpose.

Su Yanhua suddenly felt as if her Ren Du Meridian had been opened; all previous grievances and anger were forcibly suppressed, and her mind began to calculate rapidly.

From that day on, Su Yanhua seemed to have completely become a different person.

She no longer tried to please Liu Wen Bin and Liu Mother with words, but devoted all her energy to concrete actions.

She became even more submissive to Liu Mother; no matter what harsh words were spoken, she bowed her head and complied, performed the household chores flawlessly, and even began to secretly inquire about folk remedies that aid pregnancy.

As for Liu Wen Bin, she changed her strategy.

She no longer complained or cautiously probed; instead, she deliberately created opportunities.

She counted the days; on evenings when Liu Wen Bin had to return home, she would bathe in advance, change into pajamas that were plain but clean, and tidy the room to make it cozy and warm.

She would unintentionally show fragility and dependence—when Liu Wen Bin passed by, she'd feign a slipping foot to lean on him, or in the middle of the night she'd clutch a blanket, standing pitifully at the study door, claiming she'd had a nightmare and was scared.

At first, Liu Wen Bin reacted to these gestures with greater disgust, always coldly pushing her away or simply ignoring her.

But Su Yanhua displayed an extraordinary amount of patience and resilience.

She no longer threw a fit after being rejected as before; instead, she kept trying again and again.

She knew Liu Wen Bin cared about his face, especially after the school incident, and he was even less willing to expose family disgrace.

So she sometimes deliberately showed great concern and obedience toward Liu Wen Bin in front of Liu Mother, creating a façade of marital harmony for outsiders, thereby indirectly pressuring Liu Wen Bin.

At the same time, she secretly consulted a Chinese medicine doctor, obtained numerous tonics said to aid pregnancy.

Every day Su Yanhua hid in her own room to brew and drink them in secret, the bitter taste spreading through the air.

Hard work does not betray the diligent; perhaps Su Yanhua's effort took effect, or perhaps Liu Wen Bin, suppressed and frustrated, also needed release, or maybe it was simply the influence of alcohol,

On a late night when Liu Wen Bin staggered home drunk, half‑pushed and half‑pulled, Su Yanhua finally again shared marital intimacy with him.

Although the process lacked any tenderness, resembling more a venting and scheming transaction, Su Yanhua didn't care.

In the darkness, she kept her eyes open, feeling the man's heavy breathing and deep snoring, her heart held no romance, only a near‑cold calculation and anticipation.

Her hand quietly brushed her lower abdomen.

The seed has already been sown; now it only waits to sprout.

As long as she conceives, she can keep the position of Liu's wife and preserve her future dream of becoming a Professor's wife!

Su Ruan, what does she count for?

Jiang Family, what does it count for?

When Su Yanhua, by virtue of a child's prestige, steadies her footing, one day she will reclaim today's humiliation, with interest!

After staying in the hospital for almost two months, Jiang Nainai's health finally reached the standard for discharge.

But after the stroke, some aftereffects remained.

The left leg is not as agile as before, requiring a cane to walk slowly, and speech is also a bit slower than before.

Yet the mind remains clear and the spirit is full of vigor.

This is already a blessing in misfortune, letting the whole family breathe a sigh of relief and feel sincere comfort.

On the day of discharge, the Jiang Family was as bustling as if holding a wedding.

Jiang Jianguo took a half‑day leave on purpose, Li Huijuan and Jiang Jiaojiao also took a day off, and Su Ruan and Jiang Ran had already arranged the shop's affairs early, so the whole family set out to bring the elderly lady home.

Jiang Ran even prepared a grand gift.

He somehow used connections to purchase the newest, most lightweight and comfortable wheelchair on the market.

The leather seat cushion and polished metal frame gleamed, and the wheels turned almost silently.

"Grandma, look! This is the seat carriage we bought for you!"

Jiang Ran pushed the wheelchair forward like presenting a treasure, arriving at the bedside with an expectant smile on his face.

"From now on, whenever you want to go out for sunshine or a stroll, just sit in this—save your effort!"

Jiang Nainai stared at the brand‑new wheelchair, froze for a moment, then shook her head like a rattling drum.

"No, no! I can still walk! Sitting on this thing—what's it like!"