Reborn in a small village in the 1990s

Chapter 278

In the morning, just as dawn broke, the crowing of roosters could be heard continuously.

Li Jin's family raises chickens. The chicken farm is nearby. The chickens are free-range and not fenced off, so you can see two or three chickens wandering around the yard even during the day.

One of the chickens came into the kitchen and defecated in a random spot.

Li Jin, lying on the ground, suddenly felt a sticky, hot sensation on his hands, which was also itchy. Then, a chicken pecked him on the face. Li Jin instinctively swatted the chicken away and touched his face again, feeling a sticky sensation. Li Jin groggily opened his eyes and saw a yellow, sticky substance on his hands. Li Jin instantly became alert; he was perfectly aware that this stuff was clearly chicken droppings!

So, he just wiped his face with chicken poop?

Realizing something was wrong, Li Jin ran to the bucket next to him and looked at his reflection in the water. He saw that his face was clearly covered in chicken droppings. Li Jin was so shocked that he screamed, and his scream echoed throughout the entire yard.

Zhao Da'e, who was sleeping soundly, was woken up by the noise.

Cheng Jinxiao got up and started cursing, "Can't a person get a good night's sleep?!"

Zhao Da'e grabbed Cheng Jinxiao's hand and advised, "Auntie, just bear with it a little longer. After today, we'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce, and everything will be alright."

Cheng Jinxiao thought the same thing. Since they were about to get divorced anyway, and she was still wearing the gold necklace, it wouldn't hurt to put up with it a little longer.

So Cheng Jinxiao simply brought out a large bag of things that she had packed the day before, and at that moment Zhou Tianfu also came out of the room.

Cheng Jinxiao stayed here for five years, and in the end, all she had to pack was two small bags.

Over the years, Cheng Jinxiao has only focused on the work at the chicken farm and thinking about how to have a child. After all, she was told every day that she couldn't have children and was a hen that couldn't lay eggs, which made her feel bad. Cheng Jinxiao was not happy in this marriage, and if Li Jin wanted a divorce, she would.

"Tianfu, Da'e, just pack your things. I'll go to the kitchen and make you something to eat. We got divorced this morning, and we'll take the train home at noon."

Cheng Jinxiao felt no sense of belonging here. In her mind, going home meant going back to the Cheng family. She had grown up in the Cheng family since she was a child, so where else could she go?

"Don't worry, Auntie, I didn't bring much stuff, I can pack it up in no time," Zhao Da'e said obediently.

Seeing how well-behaved Zhao Da'e was, Cheng Jinxiao couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, wishing she could also have a child like Da'e.

As soon as Cheng Jinxiao entered the kitchen, she saw Li Jin frantically washing his face. However, Cheng Jinxiao still noticed the yellow chicken droppings left on Li Jin's hands. She immediately understood why Li Jin had yelled that morning. Cheng Jinxiao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I knew why you yelled. It turns out you got chicken droppings on your face, hahaha."

Li Jin's face flushed red with anger. He turned around and cursed, "Why did you lock the door last night? Don't you know I was still outside? If you hadn't locked the door, I would have been so cold that I had to sleep in the kitchen and get chicken droppings all over my face. And you still have the nerve to laugh at me? You crazy woman!"

Li Jin wanted to stand up and teach Cheng Jinxiao a lesson, but as soon as he stood up, his back snapped. He clutched his back in pain, feeling extremely uncomfortable. He had been beaten so badly by Zhou Tianfu the day before, and then he had slept on the ground that night, shivering from the cold. Now, Li Jin felt a sharp pain in his back and was in terrible pain. He looked rather disheveled.

On the contrary, Cheng Jinxiao looked great, clearly having slept well the night before. If you asked Cheng Jinxiao, she would say she definitely slept soundly. Wearing a gold necklace worth several thousand yuan, Cheng Jinxiao's mood was much better.

Cheng Jinxiao lit a fire on the kang (a heated brick bed), poured water to boil, and cooked noodles.

Seeing that Cheng Jinxiao wanted to cook noodles, Li Jin sat down in the chair without any hesitation, acting like the host. He ordered, "Go and get me a jar of wine."

Cheng Jinxiao ignored Li Jin. Since they had already divorced that morning, she didn't go to the cellar to get the wine jar. Instead, she went to the field outside to cut some cabbages and then came over to wash them.

Li Jin was very annoyed that Cheng Jinxiao wouldn't listen to him. He cursed and said, "You live in my house and eat my food. I asked you to bring me a can of wine and you didn't like it and gave me a hard time. Cheng Jinxiao, you're really something!"

Cheng Jinxiao's face also turned cold. While washing the cabbage in the basin, Cheng Jinxiao said, "After we eat this bowl of noodles, we'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce."

Upon hearing this, Li Jin was stunned. He hadn't expected Cheng Jinxiao to say such a thing so decisively. Something felt off. This was clearly what Li Jin wanted, but he couldn't bring himself to smile.

Over the years, since he married Cheng Jinxiao, he has lived a comfortable life. Someone helps him manage the chicken farm, and someone does his laundry and cooks for him every day. He also takes care of his parents. However, Cheng Jinxiao's belly hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy. She hasn't been able to give birth to a child in five years. Because of this, he has been ridiculed by his friends and brothers several times, which makes him lose face.

He can't live without children, otherwise how will he carry on the family line?

Thinking of this, Li Jin became even more determined to get a divorce. After all, Cheng Jinxiao had proposed going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce first, and Li Jin was not to be outdone. He said, "Fine, let's get a divorce. We'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce after we finish eating this noodle this morning. After the divorce, you'll move out of my house immediately!"

Li Jin made some harsh words, and he thought Cheng Jinxiao would throw a tantrum and have a big fight with him. However, Cheng Jinxiao remained calm throughout. She even started cooking noodles after the water in the pot boiled, and put the washed cabbage and three eggs in to cook as well.

Cheng Jinxiao is no longer concerned about Li Jin's threats. Previously, her tantrums stemmed from her belief that she would lose everything after the divorce—the house wouldn't be hers, the chicken farm wouldn't be hers, and she had even wasted six years of her youth on it. Moreover, without children, it would be difficult to remarry and find a good man. Therefore, she would make a scene whenever Li Jin brought up divorce. But now things are different. Cheng Jinxiao has a gold necklace worth several thousand yuan, so at least she won't be left with nothing after the divorce. She can't wait to get a divorce and quickly buy a ticket to run away, lest Li Jin discover the gold necklace is missing and harass her.

"Don't worry, I've already packed my things. I'll go get a divorce this morning and immediately buy a train ticket home. I won't get in your way. You can marry whoever you want. I wish you a son soon."

Cheng Jinxiao gave Zhou Tianfu a cold look. She had no feelings for him now. The deeper her feelings were before, the more she hated Li Jin now. She could only blame herself for misjudging him back then.

Seeing that Cheng Jinxiao was neither crying nor making a fuss, and even said that she would leave after the divorce, Li Jin sneered, "Cheng Jinxiao, you're still being stubborn. I'd like to see how capable you really are."

Li Jin didn't believe Cheng Jinxiao would agree to a divorce so readily. In the past, she always made a scene, demanding a certain amount of money before agreeing to a divorce, insisting on getting the better deal from him. Li Jin didn't believe Cheng Jinxiao's personality could change so drastically; he guessed she was just faking it.

The noodles were cooked. Cheng Jinxiao washed three bowls, scooped out the noodles, added vegetables, and placed an egg in each bowl.

Cheng Jinxiao called out to the two people who were tidying up in the yard, "Big Goose, Tianfu, come and eat noodles!"

Hearing Cheng Jinxiao calling, Zhao Da'e and Zhou Tianfu also came to the kitchen.

As soon as Zhao Da'e saw Cheng Jinxiao, he smiled and said, "Auntie, I've packed my things. I can leave as soon as I put on my little bag."

Cheng Jinxiao gently ruffled Zhao Da'e's hair. "You did a good job. Come and eat some noodles."

Cheng Jinxiao put the bowl on the table and invited Zhou Tianfu to come and eat noodles.

There were three bowls, one for each of Zhou Tianfu, Zhao Dage, and Cheng Jinxiao, and even the boiled eggs were just the right size.

Li Jin was dumbfounded. He ran to the pot to check again, but there wasn't a single noodle left. They had all been beaten up. It turned out that Cheng Jinxiao hadn't cooked any for him!

Li Jin shouted angrily, "You crazy woman, where are my noodles? Why didn't you cook me any!"

Cheng Jinxiao took a bite of noodles and calmly replied, "If you want to eat, go cook it yourself. We're getting a divorce soon, so I'm not going to serve you anymore."

Li Jin scoffed, "I paid for all this noodles, and the room you're staying in is mine. Is this all you've got? If you've got the guts, then don't eat my food, don't stay in my house, and get out of here right now!"

The once loving couple now only harbor mutual loathing.

Zhou Tianfu looked at Cheng Jinxiao, "Auntie, do you need me to help you fight back?"

Cheng Jinxiao looked at Zhou Tianfu and Zhao Dage, smiled, and said gently, "Ignore that madman next to you, go eat your noodles."

"Mmm, Auntie's noodles are so delicious!" Zhao Da'e ate happily.

Cheng Jinxiao watched Zhao Da'e eating so happily and felt happy too. She ruffled Zhao Da'e's hair and said, "Eat slowly, no one will take it from you. If you don't have enough noodles, I'll cook some more for you."

Li Jin, who was ignored the whole time, was so angry that he wanted to flip the table and prevent the three of them from eating. However, when he thought about how he was no match for Zhou Tianfu and how badly he had been beaten by Zhou Tianfu yesterday, he had to give up the idea and go get some food for himself.

But he hadn't cooked for the past five years; Cheng Jinxiao had always done it. He was at a loss for how to cook. In the end, he found the leftovers from yesterday. Luckily, he knew how to reheat food, so he could make do with what he had. But Li Jin felt that it wasn't as delicious as the noodles in Cheng Jinxiao's bowl.

Cheng Jinxiao used to cook noodles for him, but she didn't today, and Li Jin felt a little uneasy.

After finishing the noodles, Cheng Jinxiao quickly washed the bowl and then asked Zhou Tianfu to bring out the clothes she had packed the day before, which were two medium-sized bags.

"I've packed my things myself. I'm going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce this morning, and I'll go back home after the divorce." Cheng Jinxiao then took out her marriage certificate, household registration book, and ID card. With these three things, she could get a divorce.

"I've already prepared everything in advance. Let's go to the city now to get a divorce."

Li Jin was stunned. He never expected Cheng Jinxiao to be so resolute this time, neither crying nor making a fuss. Li Jin felt very bad. He wanted to ask Cheng Jinxiao why she wasn't making a fuss about dividing the family property like before, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. Why would he bring that up for no reason? Anyway, Cheng Jinxiao didn't want a penny, so he was happy to be at ease.

In any case, he had no intention of giving Cheng Jinxiao any of his family's house, land, chicken farm, or money.

Seeing Cheng Jinxiao's decisiveness and lack of hesitation in divorcing him, Li Jin felt uneasy. Did this crazy woman, Cheng Jinxiao, have no feelings for him at all in the past five years? She was so heartless. It was better to divorce her sooner rather than later, since they couldn't have children anyway.

"Hmph, it's good that we're divorced. After the divorce, I'll marry another woman right away. Maybe I'll have a son in a year. Besides, I have a house, land, and a chicken farm. I won't have to worry about finding someone to marry me."

Li Jin started talking about his own merits, hoping to see Cheng Jinxiao regret her actions, but unfortunately, she didn't.

Cheng Jinxiao was carrying a medium-sized bag, and Zhou Tianfu was carrying another medium-sized bag.

"Then hurry up and catch up with me. Let's go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce. I can't stand staying here any longer. Once you're divorced, you can marry whoever you want. I can't control that."

Cheng Jinxiao doesn't care anymore; the gold necklace around her neck is her greatest sense of security.

Seeing that Cheng Jinxiao didn't care about him at all, Li Jin was so angry that he gritted his teeth. After seeing that Cheng Jinxiao and the other two had walked away, Li Jin had no choice but to follow them.

"Hmph, let's get a divorce then. I don't believe you, you crazy woman. You'll definitely regret it in a few days. Don't come crying back to me then."

After walking a kilometer or two, I finally reached the main road. I just waited there for the minibus to come and waved it down. Once on the bus, I gave the conductor my ticket.

Cheng Jinxiao bought tickets for Zhao Da'e, Zhou Tianfu, and herself, but not for Li Jin.

When the train conductor looked at Li Jin and asked about the ticket price, Li Jin gritted his teeth and glanced at Cheng Jinxiao sitting in the seat. He had no choice but to take out the money from his pocket and pay for the ticket.

Two hours later, the Civil Affairs Bureau

When the staff asked the couple if they wanted to get a divorce, Cheng Jinxiao replied decisively, "Yes, I want a divorce right now."

Since Cheng Jinxiao had said that, Li Jin didn't want to save face for her at all. "Divorce, we have to get a divorce. Let me tell you, my wife is a barren hen. We've been married for five years, and she still hasn't gotten pregnant."

Li Jin's words embarrassed Cheng Jinxiao, and Zhou Tianfu, who was standing next to her, clenched his fists in anger. "Li, we're getting a divorce, and you're still bullying my aunt like this? Do you really think she has no one to rely on?"

Seeing that Zhou Tianfu was about to hit someone, Cheng Jinxiao quickly stepped forward to stop him and advised, "Tianfu, we are in the city now, don't hit people."

Zhao Da'e whispered, "Auntie means there are too many people here now, so it's not convenient to fight. Cousin can find a secluded place to beat people up later."

Zhao Da'e's meaning was clear: he was unfamiliar with the area, and even if he wanted to fight, it would be better to wait until no one was around. Being too reckless wouldn't be ideal. After all, this wasn't his hometown, and he didn't know anyone here. If something happened, it was hard to say whether he could get back.

After listening to their advice, Zhou Tianfu had no choice but to lower his clenched fist.