Liu Wujiang didn’t look at his wife but instead focused his gaze on his daughter.

"The situation with you and Xiang Weilai has been gossiped about in the compound for a while now, and it’s really time for you to make a decision. Xiao Rui, your affairs are something I no longer want to manage, but I don’t want you to continue making mistakes. I think it’s best for you to get a divorce. With your current situation, finding someone good won’t be a problem." Liu Wujiang spoke earnestly, his tone even laced with fatigue.

"Dad, I know I’ve troubled you lately. Don’t worry, I’ve done a lot of thinking. I agree with you; I’ll get divorced but I’d like to move out of town afterwards, rather than staying here at home. As for marriage, let’s leave that for later. I want some time alone to be at peace." Ever since her outburst with Xiang Weilai, Liu Rui had quieted down; she shed tears early on, but after a few days, she suddenly became calm.

Her calmness made Wu Mengyi quite uneasy, but fortunately her daughter was not in any severe trouble and seemed to have thought things through. Even so, while Wu Mengyi was relieved, her heart was still tinged with sadness seeing this.

They say nothing is worse than a heart utterly broken; her daughter’s sudden heartbreak surely came from a great trauma.

"My good child, I’m relieved to see you’re handling this so well. Have your brother find some time to go with you to see Xiang Weilai and clear things up. Our family still has some influence, but since Xiang Weilai’s family isn’t part of the military, things are not as easy. You need to understand your father." Liu Wujiang, drained from dealing with both his son’s and daughter’s issues, looked ten years older, "I’m getting old and have come to terms with just wanting you both to be well. Everything else doesn’t matter; it’s all fleeting. Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t say more about it. Now let’s talk about your brother’s matters."

After talking with his daughter, Liu Wujiang turned to his son, "You’ve seen your sister’s decision; now it’s just your issues remaining. Do you still want this house in such a mess? Find some time tomorrow to sign the papers and have her move out of our home. Your marriage was a mistake your mother and I made by deciding for you. Things might have been different if we hadn’t interfered. It’s too late to say these things now. After this divorce, your mother and I won’t intervene in your life again—follow your heart from here on."

There had already been enough disgraceful incidents; nothing else could be more shameful than what’s happened.

Liu Wujiang truly came to terms with things; though he had been unhappy and resentful, age had calmed him, allowing these feelings to fade.

"Yes, go and sign with her tomorrow. I’d like to see how she copes in the military after this," Wu Mengyi declared with determination.

She was eager to take action against Ye Qian and end her career swiftly.

Everyone present understood her thoughts, but no one spoke up. Liu Wujiang accepted the chaos in his home, believing that more trouble wouldn’t matter now.

"I know what to do with my affairs, don’t worry. Tomorrow, I’ll first accompany Xiao Rui to Xiang Weilai and sort out her matters. Then I’ll take care of my own." Liu Zhiyuan spoke agreeably.

Still, he felt guilt towards his sister. He had promised her to endure for two years and obtain a child for her, but now everything had spiraled out of control even before he could take any action.

Liu Rui seemed to understand her brother’s guilt and gave him a reassuring smile.

In the bedroom, Ye Qian hadn’t intended to listen to the conversation in the living room, but with just a door separating them, she couldn’t help but hear. Learning of the Liu family’s decisions, Ye Qian felt relieved. She knew that divorcing Liu Zhiyuan would mean losing her job, but hearing Wu Mengyi’s words firsthand was still unsettling.

Fortunately, Sun Mingjie’s words that night were a great comfort to Ye Qian, offering her a straw to grasp onto after leaving the Liu family.

The Liu family’s efficiency was impressive. The next day, Liu Zhiyuan accompanied Liu Rui to see Xiang Weilai, openly discussing divorce and presenting the divorce agreement. Afterwards, they visited the civil affairs bureau to sign the papers, finalizing the divorce that day. Liu Rui never spoke to Xiang Weilai throughout. As they parted ways outside the bureau, she looked back to see Xiang Weilai walking away determinedly, tears falling from her eyes. He truly loathed her, feeling no regret even in divorce.

His decisive and resolute departure left Liu Rui’s heart completely broken at that moment.

"Brother, I’m fine, don’t worry. This will be my last time crying. It’s your turn now; settle your matters tomorrow without delay." Liu Rui reassured her worried brother as she wiped away her tears.

"No worries, I know what to do. By the way, Xiao Rui, have you thought about Sun Mingjie?" Liu Zhiyuan asked his sister, seemingly casually.

"Brother, didn’t I mention yesterday that I don’t want to think about personal matters right now? Why are you bringing him up suddenly?" To be honest, Liu Rui didn’t have a great impression of Sun Mingjie, finding him somewhat slick and insincere.

"It’s nothing, just considering that now you’re divorced and there’s nothing between you and Xiang Weilai. With our family’s standing, the Sun family would be eager to have you as a daughter-in-law." Liu Zhiyuan smiled faintly, "But forget it. Recently Sun Mingjie has been close to Ye Qian, so I reckon he likes her. Everyone knows his little ambitions."

Liu Rui forgot her sorrow, staring at her brother in shock, "Brother, is this true? If so, how can Sun Mingjie do such a thing? Ye Qian is still your wife and you two haven’t divorced yet, not to mention he’s your long-time friend. How can he betray you like this?"

"Hasn’t he always been like that? He’s always been deferential yet untrusting of me. Now that I’m down, he dares to do what he wants," Liu Zhiyuan said lightly, "But don’t worry, the Sun family is like that, and Sun Mingjie doesn’t have much hope in the military either, so I’ve never taken him seriously."