The village chief saw that Wang's mother and son were silent, so he took Wang Changgui and Chen Shuying to the civil affairs bureau in town to handle the divorce procedures.
On the way, the village chief kept criticizing Wang's mother and son, saying, "You two are really too much. Changgui has committed such a heinous act, and you are still aiding and abetting him."
"Village chief, I..." Granny Wang wanted to refute but was interrupted by the village chief.
"What do you mean 'I'? Am I wrong?" the village chief questioned.
"No, you're not wrong," Granny Wang muttered, lowering her head.
"You two have truly disappointed me," the village chief said with great sorrow.
"Village chief, I know I was wrong," Wang Changgui regretted.
"You only realize your mistake now; it's too late," the village chief snorted coldly.
"Village chief, please give me another chance," Wang Changgui pleaded.
"I have already given you a chance, but you did not cherish it," the village chief replied indifferently.
"I..." Wang Changgui wanted to say something more but was interrupted by the village chief again.
"Don't say anything; just go to the civil affairs bureau to handle the divorce procedures," the village chief ordered.
"Yes," Wang Changgui said dejectedly.
The village chief led Wang's family to the civil affairs bureau in town, attracting quite a few onlookers from the villagers along the way.
"Isn't that the Wang family? Where are they going?"
"Haven't you heard? Changgui from the Wang family has another woman outside and is going to divorce Chen Shuying."
"Really? Chen Shuying is so virtuous; how could Changgui do this to her?"
"Men are always fickle."
"Pah, not all men are like that; my husband treats me very well."
"Your husband is an exception."
"What did you say!"
"Nothing, nothing."
"Why is Changgui being so foolish? Chen Shuying is such a good person; how could he treat her like this?"
"Who knows what's wrong with him?"
"Chen Shuying is really unfortunate."
"Yes, Chen Shuying is really pitiful."
"..."
The villagers were discussing among themselves, all expressing their sympathy for Chen Shuying.
The village chief led Wang's family into the civil affairs bureau, with Chen Shuying and Uncle Changgui entering one after the other, followed closely by Granny Wang.
"Chen Shuying, what are your plans with Xiao Liang in the future?" the village chief asked.
"I want to take Xiao Liang away from here," Chen Shuying replied.
"Where do you plan to go?" the village chief inquired.
"I don't know; we'll go wherever we end up," Chen Shuying shook her head.
"Chen Shuying, you can leave with Xiao Liang, but you must promise me one thing," the village chief said.
"Village chief, please go ahead," Chen Shuying said politely.
"You need to come back often to visit me with Xiao Liang," the village chief stated.
"Okay, I promise you," Chen Shuying said, touched.
"Chen Shuying, you must take good care of yourself and look after Xiao Liang," the village chief said with concern.
"I will," Chen Shuying nodded.
" Changgui, since you want to divorce Chen Shuying, you need to compensate her for the losses after the divorce," the village chief looked at Uncle Changgui.
"What losses?" Uncle Changgui frowned.
"Chen Shuying has raised Xiao Liang for you; you still need to pay for her and Xiao Liang's living expenses," the village chief explained.
"Why should I give them living expenses? They have already divorced me," Uncle Changgui replied unhappily.
"Just because you are Xiao Liang's biological father," the village chief said sternly.
"I..." Uncle Changgui wanted to argue but was interrupted by the village chief.
"What do you mean 'I'? Let me tell you, if you don't pay Chen Shuying and Xiao Liang's living expenses, then be prepared for a court summons," the village chief threatened.
"No, I agree to it," Uncle Changgui said fearfully.
"That's more like it," the village chief said with satisfaction.
"Village chief, how much living expenses does he need to pay me each month?" Chen Shuying asked.
"How much do you earn each month now?" the village chief looked at Uncle Changgui.
"I earn five thousand a month," Uncle Changgui replied.
"Five thousand?" Chen Shuying exclaimed in surprise.
"Mm." Uncle Changgui nodded.
"You earn five thousand a month, so I'll give you five thousand for living expenses," the village chief said.
"What? Five thousand!" Uncle Changgui exclaimed in shock.
"What's wrong? Are you unwilling?" The village chief raised an eyebrow.
"Village chief, I still need to save money to buy a house each month," Uncle Changgui complained.
"Buying a house is your own business. You can't let Chen Shuying and Xiao Liang go hungry, can you?" the village chief replied.
"I..." Uncle Changgui wanted to argue back but was interrupted by the village chief.
"What do you mean 'I'? Just say whether you agree or not," the village chief said impatiently.
"I agree," Uncle Changgui said helplessly.
"That's more like it," the village chief said with satisfaction.
"Village chief, if I give him that much money, what if he uses my money to support a toy boy?" Uncle Changgui suddenly thought of something and hurriedly said.
"Uncle Changgui, you really think too highly of yourself. With just your five thousand, how could you support a toy boy?" Zhang Xiaoxiao mocked.
"You..." Uncle Changgui said angrily.
" Changgui, don't worry about this. Chen Shuying lives in our village. If she really has another man outside, the villagers will definitely find out," the village chief said.
"Yeah, Uncle Changgui, stop worrying unnecessarily," Zhao Guangcai chimed in.
"Hmph." Uncle Changgui snorted and fell silent.
Xiao Liang stood next to Zhang Xiaoxiao, watching his parents argue, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably.
Chen Shuying listened to Uncle Changgui's accusations and felt nothing inside; she coldly said, "Don't worry, I'll find another place soon."
"Chen Shuying, do you have another man outside too?" Uncle Changgui maliciously speculated.
"Wang Changgui, I no longer care about you. Think whatever you want," Chen Shuying replied expressionlessly.
"You..." Uncle Changgui was once again at a loss for words.
"Alright, everyone stop arguing," the village chief intervened.
"Village chief, can I talk to Xiao Liang?" Chen Shuying asked the village chief.
"Sure," the village chief nodded.
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