14: non-marriage advocate

Only after Zhang Haoyu insisted repeatedly did he leave the hotel.

The time was still early, and he didn't have anything important to do, so he walked home along the streetlights.

Upon arriving home, he greeted his parents and went back to his Bedroom to sleep.

Meanwhile, The two sisters, Chen Yuqing and Chen Yuxi, had long since returned home. After dinner, they sat in the Living Room with their father.

Chen Yuanhua looked at his two precious daughters and said kindly, "Yuqing, Yuxi, you just returned from Yushu County. Why aren't you resting in your rooms instead of wanting to talk to me about something?"

Is there anything that cannot wait until tomorrow?"

"Dad, after Brother Zhao returned, didn't he give you a detailed report on the trip to Yushu County?"

Chen Yuqing spoke up first.

"Isn't it just that Zhang Yuhao was reported by someone for alleged corruption and bribery? Hasn't the matter already been investigated and cleared up?

Yulin did mention it to me. Because Zhang Yuhao is young and inexperienced, he has offended quite a few people.

There is also a lot of gossip spreading, which is very detrimental to Zhang Yuhao.

He suggested that I pull some strings to transfer Zhang Yuhao out of Yushu County to a less important position so he can settle down and gain more experience.

I've had this thought for a while, too. After all, you two living apart for so long is not a sustainable solution!"

Hearing Chen Yuanhua's reply, The two sisters knew that the slick Zhao Yulin had not told Chen Yuanhua the truth.

So, Chen Yuxi continued, "Dad, things are not as simple as Brother Zhao said.

That Zhang Yuhao may not have been involved in corruption or bribery, but he created a sex scandal. He was messing around with a divorced woman, and his reputation in Yushu County is already ruined.

Brother Zhao only spoke that way out of respect for your face."

"What? How dare he? This is simply outrageous."

Seeing Chen Yuanhua's angry expression, Chen Yuqing quickly said, "Dad, don't get angry because of him; it's not worth it.

Let me tell you the truth! I have no feelings for Zhang Yuhao at all. Since we got married, we have never been together."

Hearing the truth she revealed, Chen Yuanhua was stunned for a moment, but he immediately understood the implication.

With a look of guilt, he said, "Yuqing, it is Dad who has failed you! If you hadn't agreed to this marriage back then, I would never have forced you.

I, Chen Yuanhua, am not capable of trading my own daughter for a career.

I only agreed to the marriage alliance with the Zhang family because I saw you didn't object."

At this moment, Chen's mother, Li Jing, walked out of the Kitchen and said as she approached, "Yes, Yuqing, if you didn't like him back then, Your Father and I would never have agreed to the marriage alliance. Why did you do it?"

"Mom and Dad, I have always been a non-marriage advocate; I never intended to get married.

I knew back then that you wouldn't agree with my choice, so what difference did it make who I married? Since it could help the family, why would I object?"

Chen Yuqing revealed the secret in her heart.

The couple exchanged a look, and Li Jing asked again, "So, what are your plans now?"

"Mom and Dad, I want to divorce Zhang Yuhao. Even though we never consummated the marriage and are only husband and wife in name, I don't want to continue this marital relationship with him anymore."

Chen Yuqing said firmly.

"Mom and Dad, I also support my sister's decision. After going to Yushu County with her this time, I learned about Zhang Yuhao's character. He is morally corrupt, he actually dared to give..."

She couldn't hold back and almost blurted out the incident about being drugged.

Realizing she had spoken out of turn, she quickly stopped.

"Yuqing, have you thought this through?"

Chen Yuanhua asked solemnly.

She nodded and said firmly, "I have thought it through, Dad. Tomorrow, I will move all my belongings from that house back home.

Once Zhang Yuhao returns to the provincial capital, I will file for divorce."

"Since you have decided, you should live your life according to your own wishes from now on! You are grown up, and your mother and I won't interfere anymore.

As for that Zhang Yuhao, I will help him one last time by transferring him to the provincial capital, and that will settle the favor I owe the Zhang family."

Chen Yuanhua sighed and said in a low voice.

"Yuqing, let your sister accompany you tomorrow. She doesn't have anything to do anyway, and she doesn't have class until the day after tomorrow!"

Li Jing said.

It turned out that Chen Yuxi was still a junior in college. Because she attended university in the provincial capital, she returned home every weekend, which is how she had the time to go to Yushu County with Chen Yuqing.

"Thank you, Mom and Dad."

Seeing that her parents agreed, Chen Yuqing breathed a sigh of relief.

A day passed quickly. Early on Monday morning, after getting up, he called the driver, Zhou Hua, in advance.

Zhou Hua, who answered the phone, seemed a bit distracted, and his tone was very different from before.

"Secretary Lin, why are you calling so early?"

"Brother Zhou, the County Magistrate is currently staying at the Junyue Hotel. I wanted to let you know in advance so we can leave a few minutes early to go to the Junyue Hotel and pick up the County Magistrate for work."

"Zifeng, we brothers have been working together for a year now.

You are a good young man, and Brother Zhou wants to give you a few words of advice. The County Magistrate's days are numbered; who knows which day he'll be gone.

I'm fine; I only have a service staff position. At worst, I'll just go back to the motor pool and continue driving.

But you are a deputy section level civil servant; you need to think about your exit strategy!"

Hearing Zhou Hua's earnest words, he quickly said, "Brother Zhou, thank you for your kind reminder.

But as the County Magistrate's secretary and driver, we must continue to serve County Magistrate Zhang before he leaves!

This is your job and mine. We can't let others think that as the people closest to the County Magistrate, we are the first to abandon him before he has even left.

How would that make others look at us? Who would dare to employ us in the future?"

He said this mainly for Zhou Hua to hear.

He knew that Zhou Hua was a bit slack at the moment, and he had to use his words to guide him.

"Fine, you kid are well-educated and know more. I'll listen to you. I'm driving over to pick you up now.

Just wait for me at home. Same old rules, I'll call you when I arrive."

Lin Zifeng curled the corners of his mouth into a handsome smile and hung up the phone. At that moment, Zhang Chunhua's voice sounded from outside.

"Son, are you up? Breakfast is ready, come out and eat quickly!"

He answered, walked out of the Bedroom, quickly washed up, sat at the dining table with his parents, and started eating breakfast.

Lin Jiahua said while eating, "Zifeng, don't have any pressure. The Discipline Inspection Commission is not only the final destination for corrupt officials but also a place to restore one's innocence.

Wherever there are people, there will be disputes and schemes. Don't care about what others say; work diligently and do your own job well—that is what is most important."

"Mom and Dad, don't worry! I won't care about those rumors. My conscience is clear, so why should I care what others say?"

He said with a firm look in his eyes.