Siheyuan: My life is my decision

Director He, it’s time to get off work.”

The security team members on duty at the factory gate watched He Yuzhu come out of the factory and greeted him.

"Hey, why are you, the captain, on duty today?"

He Yuzhu was pushing his bicycle when he heard someone shouting. He looked up and saw the captain of the first team of the security department standing at the door of the duty room at the factory gate.

The security section of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill is not large. There is a section chief, a deputy section chief, and two teams below, each with a captain. Each team has ten members, totaling 24 people in total.

"The person on duty today has a temporary stomachache, and the other team members are off work, so I will take over for the night."

The first captain looked at He Yuzhu and said

"That's it, come and smoke"

He Yuzhu took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed him one

"Thank you, Director He"

The first captain of the security department took the cigarette and thanked him.

"You're welcome, you should call me Master He. Director He sounds awkward and uncomfortable."

He Yuzhu has always been on good terms with the people in the security department. During the 'big movement' period, if there is any trouble, he can make preparations in advance.

"Director He, isn't this appropriate?"

"What's inappropriate? I'm still cooking in the kitchen."

He Yuzhu spread his hands and said

"Hahaha... OK, then I will continue to call you Master He"

The first captain smiled and looked at He Yuzhu

"Hey, that's right"

"By the way, Master He, come here and let me tell you something."

The first captain waved to He Yuzhu

"what's the matter"

He Yuzhu parked his bicycle and walked to the first team leader

"Master He, let me tell you, Director Lou from our factory came to our factory today."

"Director Lou? Xu Damao's father-in-law? It's normal for Xu Damao to come after something like this happened."

He Yuzhu looked at the first captain in surprise, what's there to say?

"Then do you know what he is here for?"

"Are you here to intercede for Xu Damao?"

"No, I'm here to get Xu Damao to divorce his daughter!"

The first captain said excitedly

"What?, you mean he is here to ask Xu Damao to divorce his daughter?"

He Yuzhu looked at the first captain in surprise.

"How did you know?"

"Our section chief told us that Director Lou came here in the morning to learn about Xu Damao's affairs and then went home. He came again in the afternoon and found Director Yang and said that he wanted to divorce Xu Damao and his daughter."

The first captain looked at He Yuzhu confidently

"Haha, Captain [-], thank you for letting me know, then I have to go back quickly."

"Hey, go ahead! Maybe you can watch the show now."

The first captain chuckled

"Okay, then I'll go first"

He Yuzhu got on his bicycle and rode quickly towards the courtyard.

In the quadrangle, at Xu Damao's house, Lou Xiao'e was packing her things. Xu Damao was sitting aside with a gloomy expression.

Originally, Lou's mother wanted to accompany Lou Xiao'e, but Lou Xiao'e refused.

After all, divorce is a very shameful thing in this era. She can't let her mother be embarrassed with her.

So Lou Xiaoe came here alone on her family’s bicycle.

In the afternoon, Lou’s father went to the factory to find Director Yang. After Director Yang’s persuasion, Lou’s father still insisted.

Seeing that his persuasion was fruitless, Director Yang sent someone to notify Xu Damao

After Xu Damao learned the news, he asked for a leave from the director of the fourth workshop. Regardless of whether he agreed or not, he hurried back to the courtyard on his bicycle.

Sure enough, when she came back, Lou Xiaoe just arrived home. Xu Damao stopped Lou Xiaoe from divorcing her, but Lou Xiaoe was very determined.

"Ezi, can you not get a divorce?"

Lou Xiao'e ignored Xu Damao and was still packing her things.

"It's not Ezi. Listen to me. I was wronged. Someone framed me."

"Framed you? Someone framed you when you were caught in public?"

Lou Xiao'e threw the clothes in the box, straightened up and shouted excitedly at Xu Damao

"Ezi, it's true. You have to believe me. It was Widow Liu who seduced me."

Xu Damao argued

"Seducing you? I think you two are consensual."

"Xu Damao, I can see you clearly. No wonder you lost your pants last time. Did you also fool around with Widow Liu?"

Lou Xiao'e stared at Xu Damao

"No, Ezi, I'm not..."

"Okay, Xu Damao, I don't want to hear your explanation anymore. We are going to divorce anyway. From now on, you can go fool around with whoever you want!"

Lou Xiao'e packed up her clothes, opened the door and walked out

Xu Damao looked at Lou Xiao'e who was going out with an even uglier face.

There were many people gathered around the door, including the three old men in the courtyard, all whispering.

"This Xu Damao is really nothing."

"Yes, we have lost all the people in our courtyard."

"Who says it's not the case? Now when I work in the factory, people ask, 'Oh, did Xu Damao in your yard break his shoes?', which makes everyone angry."

"Yes, it seems that our hospital's progress this year is gone."

"This year? I'm afraid I may not have it in the next three years."

“…”

"Okay, everyone, please be quiet."

When the first uncle Yi Zhonghai saw Lou Xiao'e coming out of the room, he immediately shouted and then looked at Lou Xiao'e

"Lou Xiao'e, have you really thought about it?"

"Yes, Lou Xiao'e, I think you should be cautious about this matter, isn't it Lao Liu?"

The third uncle Yan Bugui said and winked at the second uncle Liu Haizhong next to him.

"Lou Xiao'e, this is no small matter. I think you should think about it carefully."

The second uncle heard the third uncle calling him, winked at him, and then looked at Lou Xiao'e and said

"You three uncles, you don't need to persuade me. I have already thought about it. I must divorce Xu Damao."

Lou Xiao'e continued walking out carrying the suitcase her mother gave her as a dowry when she got married.

"Then where are you going to go after your divorce?"

The first uncle Yi Zhonghai saw Lou Xiao'e's resolute attitude and planned to save the country in a roundabout way.

"Go back to my parents' home"

"Lou Xiao'e, you are divorced now. If you pack all your things and go home, what will others think of your natal family?"

"It doesn't matter what they think, I can't control if their mouth grows on others."

"Lou Xiao'e, you don't care, but don't you think about your parents? They are so old, do you want them to live under the thumb of others?"

Lou Xiao'e stopped after hearing what the elder said.

Lou Xiao'e may not care about other people, but her parents are her weak point. If her parents really divorce because of her and be criticized for the rest of her life, she will not forgive herself.

"Yeah, think about it carefully"

The old man saw that it was effective, so he followed up and said

"Even if I don't go back to my parents' home, I will divorce Xu Damao."

Lou Xiao'e thought for a while, raised her head, and said firmly

"Then when do you plan to go through the formalities?"

The second uncle Liu Haizhong looked at Lou Xiaoe and said

"As soon as possible, preferably tomorrow"

Lou Xiao'e looked at her home, uh, no, that place is no longer her home from this moment on.

Xu Damao, who was standing at the door, heard Lou Xiao'e's cold and firm voice and walked out.

"Okay, since you insist on getting a divorce, I agree."

When everyone heard Xu Damao's voice, they turned to look at him.

"Xu Damao, what did you say?"

After hearing Xu Damao's words, the uncle scolded

"Master, you have also seen how determined Lou Xiao'e's attitude is. Even if she reluctantly stays, what's the point?"

Xu Damao said with a gloomy face

"Okay, since you both agree, then tomorrow you two will go to the street office to issue a certificate, and then go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to complete the procedures."

When the elder saw that they both agreed, he said nothing more. He had done all the hard work he should do.