For this very reason, Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to refuse.
Unfortunately, Qin Huairu had become smarter now!
Yi Zhonghai's empty promises were no longer enough to solve any of her problems.
Qin Huairu insisted, "Yi Zhonghai, you have three days to give me an answer!"
"Either you divorce Lin Xueling and marry me!"
"Or you continue living with Lin Xueling, and no matter how difficult things get, I won't ask you for help anymore!"
"Xiao Ru, listen, let me explain..."
"You don't need to explain!"
Yi Zhonghai tried to say something more but was once again interrupted by Qin Huairu. "I don't want to hear your explanation now. That's it!"
"Alas!"
"Alright, then I'll seriously consider this matter!"
Yi Zhonghai sighed helplessly and could only leave with a heavy heart.
On the surface, Yi Zhonghai appeared to be full of indecision.
But in reality, Yi Zhonghai had already made up his mind.
He would divorce Lin Xueling and then use Qin Huairu to continue the Yi family line.
At Yi Zhonghai's age, it was still uncertain whether Qin Huairu could conceive.
But no matter what, Yi Zhonghai had to take a gamble.
Lin Xueling couldn't get pregnant, and continuing to waste time on her was worthless!
If he delayed any longer, Yi Zhonghai's physical condition would worsen day by day, and he would end up without an heir.
Before, Yi Zhonghai could count on Sha Zhu to take care of him in his old age.
Now, Sha Zhu not only lost his job but was also sent to prison.
Under these circumstances, expecting Sha Zhu to support him in his old age was like dreaming. He could only rely on himself now.
However, even if Yi Zhonghai wanted to divorce his first wife, he had to devise a malicious plan to tarnish her reputation.
Only then could he divorce her legitimately.
Otherwise, if he abandoned his first wife without reason to marry Qin Huairu, he would be drowned in a sea of spit.
...
Liu Kai Xuan's home.
One evening, Zhao Feiyan presented Liu Kai Xuan with a complete set of hand-knitted woolens.
This included a sweater, pants, socks, and a scarf.
Four items, all made with different colored yarn.
"Wife, you are truly a little genius!"
"You've made me, a grown man, wear something so colorful..."
"What are you afraid of!"
Zhao Feiyan replied coyly, "These clothes are all meant to be worn as inner layers for warmth!"
"Only when we are at home can I see what you're wearing!"
"As long as I like it, that's all that matters!"
Liu Kai Xuan didn't hesitate and immediately tried on his new clothes.
"By the way, husband, I'll be graduating this autumn!"
"What kind of job do you think would be suitable for me?"
"Before, my father wanted me to work at the hospital, but now that we're married, I should respect your advice!"
Liu Kai Xuan asked, "You have a bachelor's degree, what can you do at a hospital?"
"As far as I know, hospital work is also highly specialized!"
"Yes!"
Zhao Feiyan nodded. "In this regard, my parents were indeed mistaken!"
"They thought that since I had already graduated from university, I must know everything and could be a doctor with ease!"
"In reality, if I were to go to the hospital now, I could at best be a nurse!"
"And even as a nurse, I would need some pre-employment training!"
"Then how about this!"
Liu Kai Xuan said solemnly, "Regarding work, I'll respect your own decision!"
Zhao Feiyan immediately replied, "The factory with the most women is the textile factory. I want to work there!"
"Then go ahead!"
Liu Kai Xuan nodded. "If your father and them have any objections, I'll communicate with them then!"
After discussing work, Liu Kai Xuan turned off the lights and prepared to sleep.
...
"Wuwuwu..."
In the dead of night, a shrill cry woke Liu Kai Xuan from his sleep.
Following that, he heard Yi Zhonghai's enraged roar echoing in the courtyard.
"Lin Xueling, you promiscuous slut!"
"How dare you do such a shameful thing behind my back? I'll beat you to death today!"
"What's going on?" Liu Kai Xuan scrambled out of bed and turned on the room light.
Zhao Feiyan said, "Husband, you go and see what's happening. I won't join the commotion!"
The commotion outside was too loud; he couldn't possibly go back to sleep.
Liu Kai Xuan put on a coat and went out to investigate.
Upon exiting, he saw Yi Zhonghai pulling Lin Xueling's hair and savagely beating her.
At the same time, other neighbors in the courtyard were also rushing to the scene.
Yan Bugui had already arrived and stopped Yi Zhonghai's violent behavior.
Liu Kai Xuan followed the crowd to join the spectacle and heard Yi Zhonghai shouting.
"Lin Xueling, you shameless wench, how dare you cheat on me? I'll kill you today!"
"I didn't cheat!"
Lin Xueling retorted decisively, "Yi Zhonghai, don't falsely accuse me!"
"I, Lin Xueling, have always been pure and have never done anything to betray you. I swear to heaven!"
"I'll beat you to death, you slut!"
Yi Zhonghai was about to continue his outburst and beat Lin Xueling.
At this moment, a woman from the crowd stepped forward and shielded Lin Xueling behind her.
This woman was none other than Wang Yun'e, who had previously introduced Liu Kai Xuan to a match.
Wang Yun'e questioned Yi Zhonghai, "Yi Zhonghai, you claim Lin Xueling cheated on you. What evidence do you have?"
"As the saying goes, to catch a thief, you need proof; to catch an adulterer, you need witnesses!"
"Go into the house and see for yourselves!"
Yi Zhonghai said sternly, "It's all Lin Xueling's doing, that slut!"
Subsequently, Yi Zhonghai led everyone into the house to check the situation.
In the bedroom, a man's shoe was lying on the floor, and it was a large size!
Yi Zhonghai took off his own shoe and compared it with the one on the floor.
The shoe on the ground was clearly much larger than the one Yi Zhonghai was wearing.
"See? This shoe is not mine!"
"Lin Xueling, tell me, whose shoe is this?"
"I..."
Lin Xueling replied, her head spinning, "It seems like a thief broke into the house just now!"
"Someone suddenly barged into my room. It must have been left behind by that thief!"
"Then what about this?" Yi Zhonghai pointed at the bed, where there was a man's pair of underwear.
On the bedside table, there was also a smelly sock.
Lin Xueling cried, "I don't know what's going on!"
"I was sleeping soundly at home just now, and suddenly someone broke into the room!"