Fan Xi opened the paper ball when there was a lot of background noise. She anticipated a loved letter but was taken aback to discover it was actually a receipt for a pearl necklace sold to one Ye Fan for fifty yuan.
Fan Xi knew it was for Liu Yun because she had never seen a pearl necklace like this in her house.
The receipt concealed a second sheet of paper—a loved letter like this one. Beautiful handwriting conveyed his love for her and desire to marry her. The words were drenched in affection. The receipt and the letter had the exact date of May 30, 1982, exactly twenty days ago.
Therefore, this was the situation.
Fan Xi gripped the two pieces of paper tightly.
"Mom, Fan Xi has only recently given birth. Her body is highly frail. She is not getting out of the hospital right now!
Ye Fan walked in unexpectedly and cast his gaze around the crowded room. "The doctor also recommends that Fan Xi get some rest. Why are you inviting so many people to go?"
Liu Yun's attention was immediately drawn to Ye Fan upon his entrance. It was as if she tugged at heartstrings with her adoring gaze. After witnessing this, Fan Xi was even more resolved to end her marriage to Ye Fan.
Her son mocked Jiang Hong without remorse. She defended her actions by saying, "Just had a child. Why is it so dramatic? I bring them to see my precious grandson. Fan Xi's family does not run this hospital!"
Ye Fan rubbed his nose and looked slightly annoyed, but he patiently told Jiang Hong, "Mom, if Fan Xi has an accident during labor, you will not be able to see your grandchildren. You are a woman with childbirth experience, and Fan Xi has become an integral part of our family. Can you show some empathy and consideration?"
Fan Xi's impression of Ye Fan changed after hearing this, who seemed less heartless and icy. But she couldn't figure out why he was so nice then.
Fan Xi watched with mixed emotions as Ye Fan gently pushed Jiang Hong out of the ward and took the children from her armed. "Mom, you need to get home first. Because, you know, someone must be there when the kids return."
Jiang Hong cracked a grin. ''Ye Fan is correct. When they return, I must be the first to greet my grandchildren."
She smiled and walked out of the room.
When Ye Fan's body temperature suddenly dropped, other families from the military compound had not yet left. It was no longer as warm as it had been. "Aunts, if you want to return, please come back another time. Fan Xi requires rest."
They were intimidated by Ye Fan and kept their mouths shut. They all walked out of the hospital and complained to themselves. The conversation died down ultimately.
"Ye Fan, I...."
In the middle of what Liu Yun was about to say, Ye Fan said, "Liu Yun, you also need to go out. I need private time with Fan Xi."
Ye Fan placed the two babies on the bed one at a time. Liu Yun stared at him as though she were going to say something but was held back. She finally got up the nerve to leave the room.
When Fan Xi finished watching Liu Yun leave, Ye Fan asked, "Do you have something you want to say to me?"
"Yes."
When Ye Fan looked at her, Fan Xi lowered her gaze and said, "Ye Fan, I want to divorce. I will take the kids so you and Liu Yun can have some alone time."
After everyone left, the three kids eventually fell asleep, and it was as if the only sound in the room was Ye Fan breathing as he continued to stare at Fan Xi and take several deep breaths.
"I don't agree."
After some time passed, he responded, "You don't have the source of income to raise the children, or divorce is fine. You cannot take the children with you." This could have been because he had thought about the matter or because Fan Xi's frankness took him aback.
"Ye Fan!"
Even though Fan Xi did her best to keep her calm, her reaction revealed the truth of his words when she let it out.
She had never worked before getting married, so she was entirely dependent on Ye Fan's salary. She was already overweight before she got pregnant, but she let herself go even more when it came to food and drink. It would be challenging, but not impossible, for her to raise a child.
But even after the divorce, she still wouldn't consent to having the child live with the Ye family.
"There exists another possibility. If you want to take the children away, you must earn at least ten thousand monthly to show me your capabilities. Otherwise, you are not required to discuss it." Nothing showed on Ye Fan's face as he said it.
