novellhall Chapter 54 My Home is Where My Wife and Child Are
Chapter 54 My Home is Where My Wife and Child Are
"You disagree? Who the hell do you think you are?" Liu Huying cursed loudly upon hearing the voice from the crowd.
The next second, a gasp of surprise came from the courtyard gate.
"This...this must be the second son of the Huo family, right?"
"My goodness, it really is Huo Lao Er! Wasn't he in the Northwest? Why is he back?"
"Huo Lao Er is back!"
Huo Lao Er?
In the entire Lianchi Village, there is only one person who can be called Huo Lao Er, and that is Qiao An's husband, Huo Jiyun.
Joan stared blankly at the man who walked out of the crowd.
Is this her cheap husband?
The child's father?
Huo Jiyun was dressed in a smart military green Zhongshan suit and carrying a large bag.
Joan looked up, her gaze finally settling on his face.
The original owner's memories were somewhat hazy; she only remembered that Huo Jiyun was handsome and tall.
Looking at Huo Jiyun now, Qiao An realized that he was a handsome man.
With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, his deep-set eyes gave him a calm gaze, like the water in an ancient well, yet this gaze seemed to conceal a sharp edge.
Looking at his figure, broad shoulders, slim legs, and a V-shaped waist, he's really... really good.
Joan couldn't help but lick her lips.
At this moment, Huo Jiyun was also looking at Qiao An.
He recognized the face, but now Qiao An looked delicate and charming, with a hint of heroic spirit between her brows.
After they got married, Qiao An always had a gloomy face and didn't even dare to look him in the eye.
Now, Qiao An stands in the center of the courtyard, like a wildflower in the Gobi Desert, beautiful and resilient, as if nothing can crush her.
"Second brother! Second brother!"
"Ji Yun?"
"Second brother!"
"Second Brother!"
After the initial surprise, the Huo family realized that the person who had returned was indeed Huo Jiyun.
"Second son! You're finally back! If you hadn't come back, Mom wouldn't have been able to go on living!"
As soon as Liu Huying saw Huo Jiyun, she slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "You're such a good wife, you're driving me crazy!"
"Over the years, I've taken care of her and then our two children, and in the end, I haven't gotten anything in return. These days, she's been acting like she's gone mad. Our Huo family was almost ruined because of her!"
Huo Jiyun looked at Liu Huying quietly, his face showing little expression.
"Ji Yun, now that you're back, things are much easier. Tomorrow, go to the brigade and find Secretary Tian to get a divorce certificate. We, the Huo family, cannot accept a woman like Qiao An who is so immoral."
Huo Shoutian pointed at Qiao An while holding a pipe.
"I already said, I don't agree to divorce Qiao An," Huo Jiyun said again.
After saying that, he turned his gaze to Joan and asked, "Do you want a divorce?"
Qiao An originally planned to first build a relationship with Huo Jiyun through letters, and then use this time to gain a foothold in the town.
Then she would probe Huo Jiyun's intentions. If he wanted a divorce, Qiao An already had a solid foundation, so she could get a divorce.
However, she was determined to take the child with her.
But now Huo Jiyun is actually asking her if she wants a divorce?
Qiao An had to admit that she was attracted by Huo Jiyun's good looks.
This man was more handsome than any other man she had seen in the apocalypse.
Having finally been given a second chance at life, I don't have to be some damn shelter commander, nor do I have to bear the responsibility of saving the world.
Joanne wants to live for herself for once.
So, following her heart, Qiao An uttered two words.
"In no mood."
A barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of Huo Jiyun's lips.
"Mom and Dad, you heard me. I don't want to divorce Qiao An, and Qiao An doesn't want to divorce me either."
"Do you have any further comments?"
Huo Shoutian couldn't believe that Huo Jiyun was ignoring them.
He pointed at Joan, his hand trembling, "You...do you know what Joan has done?"
"I heard everything you said just now," Huo Jiyun said, looking at Wang Shuyun.
"Sister-in-law, Qiao An isn't trying to scare you. Defaming government officials can really lead to imprisonment. You'd better have concrete evidence, or you'll be spending your days in jail."
"Qiao An, I'll go with you to the police station tomorrow."
Qiao An smiled, her eyebrows and eyes curving like a little fox, and Huo Jiyun unconsciously stared at her.
"Call the police if you want! The third brother's family saw it, how could it be fake?" Liu Huying was so angry that she didn't notice Wang Shuyun's guilty look.
"Mom!" Wang Shuyun exclaimed in fright, quickly grabbing Liu Huying. "Why are you calling the police? Don't you think our family is a disgrace?"
"Don't call the police, please don't call the police." Wang Shuyun tugged at Huo Jiyu for help.
Huo Jiyu instantly realized that his wife had been making things up all along.
"Um... Second Brother, maybe... maybe Shuyun is mistaken. She... she has bad eyesight."
"Pshaw! Even if Wang Shuyun was wrong, Qiao An definitely has something going on. Otherwise, how could she possibly work at the police station? What did she see in her?" Shen Xiufang retorted.
Just as Qiao An was about to speak, Huo Jiyun stepped forward and blocked her way. "Qiao An already wrote to me about getting a job at the police station. There are no secrets between us, so you don't need to worry about us, sister-in-law."
"You... don't know what's good for you!" Shen Xiufang spat on the ground.
"Huo Jiyun, let's go home quickly, Fangfang seems to have a fever."
Joan felt the body temperature in her arms begin to rise, getting hotter and hotter.
Huo Jiyun glanced around at the Huo family members.
"When I left home, you promised me that you would make sure Fangfang went to school. The money I sent back included her tuition fees. Now that Qiaoan is supporting Fangfang's education, you're not happy about it and you even want to beat her to death."
"Mom and Dad, eldest brother and sister-in-law, you have disappointed me so much."
"Let's go home." Huo Jiyun took the hot Huo Fang from Qiao An's hands.
Qiao An casually picked up his bag.
The two worked together very well, just like a loving couple who had been together for many years.
"Second brother? Second brother, where are you going? This is your home!" Liu Huying refused to believe it and forced out a few tears to pretend to be pitiful.
Huo Jiyun didn't even turn his head.
"Home is where my wife and children are."
Watching their departing figures, Shen Xiufang couldn't help but shout.
"Huo Fang! From today onwards, we are no longer mother and daughter! Even if you die outside, don't come looking for me! I don't have a daughter like you!"
Huo Fang heard these words before she fainted.
The people gathered at the entrance of the courtyard were still pointing and whispering about Huo Jiyun and Qiao An.
"Did you hear that? Huo Lao Er said that there are no secrets between Qiao An and him, and they're getting along very well."
"Yeah, I kept listening to Liu Huying and the others talking nonsense. I thought Huo Lao Er also wanted to divorce Qiao An."
"The second branch of the Huo family is the only decent one. Look at the first branch just now, they almost beat Huo Fang to death. That's their own daughter, how could they kill her?"
"You think the third wife's family is any better? Spreading rumors about your own sister-in-law is just jealous because she's doing well."
Hearing these gossips, Liu Huying was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth.
She grabbed a large broom and rushed towards the door.
"Get out, all of you! Get out!"
The villagers left amidst laughter, leaving only two broken wooden doors lying on the ground.
Huo Jiyun carried Huo Fang and walked quickly toward the dilapidated old house he remembered.
That used to be the landlord's house. No one has lived there for so many years. It's dilapidated inside. How can anyone live there?
Thinking of this, he felt a strange pang of sadness.