Chapter 41: I always feel this isn't my name

Shi Lin got up and followed her outside.

Qiao Sheng stopped, handing Shi Lin a bottle of medicine.

"This medicine is good for your body; take one when you feel unwell, but don't overdo it—no more than three a day."

Shi Lin took it.

Qiao Sheng immediately said, "Ligouzi, I called you out not just to give you medicine but also to tell you something: as long as you're willing to sign the divorce papers, you can stay here as long as you like and I won't chase you away. Besides, I'll take you to town to see a doctor, because you have a health issue."

What, his health has a problem?

No wonder he feels a bit unwell.

Shi Lin looked at Qiao Sheng and asked, "Is it because I have a health problem that you don't want me?"

He's quite good at imagining things.

Qiao Sheng shook her head: "It's not what you think; I don't want a husband because I have a health issue and can't bear children."

So that's how it is.

Shi Lin agreed.

Qiao Sheng was so happy she almost laughed out loud; she hurried inside to fetch the divorce papers she'd written today, laid them out, and called Shi Lin over to sign his name.

Shi Lin took the pen, raised his eyes, and asked, "Am I really called Ligouzi? I always feel this isn't my name."

Sure, he can.

Too bad, she won't tell him now!

Qiao Sheng urged, "The indenture contract is just this name—come on, write it quickly, stop dawdling like a woman!"

Shi Lin ended up signing the divorce papers.

Qiao Sheng snatched it and took a bite: "Great, finally done!"

Is she really that excited?

Could it be that what she said earlier was all just to fool him?

Qiao Sheng raised her hand and patted Shi Lin's shoulder, saying, "Go to sleep; tomorrow I'll take you to see a doctor, and when you're back you'll go hunting in the mountains."

"You said I have a health problem, didn't you?"

Shi Lin's implication: what hunting, shouldn't I be resting at home?

Upon hearing that.

Qiao Sheng put her hands on her hips and said, "Do you think seeing a doctor and taking medicine is free? Do you know how expensive medicine is! Alright, hurry up and sleep!"

Shi Lin wanted to say he had money in his purse, but thinking it wasn't much, he didn't say anything.

The next day.

Xiao Shitou woke up; Qiao Sheng and Shi Lin were still asleep, so he didn't wake them and went himself to wash rice and cook porridge.

Qiao Sheng woke up, smelled the fragrant steam, looked toward the stove, and saw Xiao Shitou had already finished the porridge and was now putting out the fire.

Goodness, this little angel of hers is too amazing.

She can cook at five years old!

Xiao Shitou said with a smile, "Mom, you're awake; it'll be ready to eat once it cools."

Qiao Sheng responded and went to scoop some water to wash up.

She finished tidying up.

Qiao Sheng woke Shi Lin up.

After breakfast, they went out together; not far from the door, Xiao Shitou said, "Mom, shall we take an ox cart to town today?"

Usually Xiao Shitou is very thrifty.

As it turns out, today he wants to take an ox cart.

What could be the reason?

How does he like that dog of a man so much!

Could it be he really wants him to be his father?

If he really takes the ox cart.

The villagers still don't know she has such a husband.

No way!

Qiao Sheng looked at Xiao Shitou and said, "Taking an ox cart costs money; we'll walk, and if you get tired later I'll carry you."

"I have money; I'll pay the fare."

Shi Lin said, reaching for his money.

Qiao Sheng retorted, "Do you think seeing a doctor is free? Put your money away!"

Xiao Shitou felt his mom made sense.

Xiao Shitou told Shi Lin, "Uncle, listen to Mom and put your money away."

(End of chapter)