Chapter 461 Lu Jin’an and Su Jiao Divorce

Chapter 461: The Divorce of Lu Jin'an and Su Jiao

Lu Jin'an listened to Chen Aru's words, barely able to conceal the urgency in his tone.

"What method? Please, Aunt Chen, show me a way out. I truly can’t bear to see Ai Xiaoqing suffer like this with me."

Chen Aru recalled her promise to Ren Shan—not to involve anyone else or allow any loose hands to meddle further.

"You know, my husband works at the police department. Arranging a temporary position as a Community Police Officer (beat cop) for you wouldn’t be a problem. But this job comes with strict rules—constant supervision and discipline. With my husband overseeing things, as long as you don’t make mistakes, you can be made permanent in six months."

"With our Ai family watching your back, opportunities for promotions won’t be lacking. The question is, have you ever considered this path?"

Lu Jin'an’s breathing grew rapid. In his current state—his face marred by a scar like a centipede, his voice ruined, his hand crippled, and his eyes still under medication with no guarantee of full recovery—this was the only lifeline left to grab.

His family couldn’t put food on the table. Zuo Shangdang still hadn’t found work, Lu Yazhi cried at home every day, and Su Jiao ground his dignity into the dirt. What Chen Aru offered now was his only hope.

"I’ll do it! I’ll work hard and won’t disgrace you!"

Chen Aru’s eyes glinted as she nodded. "Good. But I have two conditions."

Lu Jin'an said, "Name them."

Chen Aru fixed him with a stern gaze. "First, divorce Su Jiao and give my Ai Xiaoqing the proper place she deserves."

"Second, I don’t want you to tell Ai Xiaoqing about our help. We can’t bear to see her suffer, but her uncle has his limits too. If you can meet these two conditions, you can report to the West District Branch tomorrow."

Without hesitation, Lu Jin'an nodded eagerly, like a hungry bird pecking rice, his joy unmistakable.

A temporary Community Police Officer position, then regularization, with the Ai family’s backing ensuring future promotions.

During this time, Zuo Shangdang had found no opportunities, and Lu Jin'an had tried reaching out to old friends—only to be met with cold shoulders and avoidance. The humiliation he’d endured still burned in his memory.

A dark glint flashed in his eyes. Being an official was different from being a merchant. Once he climbed higher, he’d make those who’d scorned and bullied him grovel at his feet.

Petty profiteering merchants—how could they compare to someone like him, a future government worker and party cadre?

This path was the best choice for his current situation.

Ai Xiaoqing—she truly was his lucky star.

A faint, barely-there smirk curled Chen Aru’s lips. A temporary Community Police Officer position would not only bind Lu Jin'an tightly to Ai Xiaoqing, keeping him hooked, but also keep him under control.

She had fulfilled half of Ren Shan’s request.

The timing was perfect. Now, it was time for these two wretched souls to torment and tear each other apart.

Lu Jin'an expressed endless gratitude, vowing to get rid of Su Jiao immediately, give Ai Xiaoqing her rightful status, and treat Ai Xiaoqing well from now on, never letting her suffer again.

After parting with Chen Aru, he nearly floated home.

Before he even entered the shabby three-room courtyard, Su Jiao’s shrill voice reached his ears.

"Cry, cry, cry—why don’t you just cry yourself to death? So annoying! I’m sick of hearing it! Can’t you just shut up for once?"

"I must’ve been cursed in my past life to marry into this hellhole. Instead of bawling at home, why don’t you stand at the alley entrance and throw yourself at the next man who passes by? Maybe if you cry pitifully enough, he’ll throw you some scraps for today’s meal!"

"Only your father-in-law is blind enough to like a crybaby like you. I used to think this family was ruined by that curse Ai Xiaoqing, but now I see—you’re the real reason we’re like this. Even Meng Jiangnu (the legendary weeping woman of Chinese folklore) couldn’t cry as much as you!"

Lu Jin'an steeled himself and pushed the door open. "Su Jiao, are you trying to end this marriage?"

Su Jiao's eyes flashed—Chen Aru's agreed time with her was almost up. Seeing Lu Jin'an's confident demeanor, had they arrived?

She immediately puffed out her chest, adding fuel to the fire. "You think I want to stay with you? This godforsaken hole—you think I’m still clinging to it? If you’re really willing to let me go, I'll thank your whole damn bloodline!"

Su Jiao sneered and shot a disdainful glance at Lu Yazhi. "And tell me, which of my words was wrong? You don’t work, you don’t earn money, all you do is boo-hoo your eyes out! We’re about to starve, yet you still act like the spoiled rich brats from before? Who the hell do you think you are? Useless trash!"

Lu Jin'an's chest heaved violently with rage. "Fine, fine! You want a divorce? Let's fucking go, now! Don’t you dare regret it!"

Su Jiao, as if provoked, snapped, "Go then! Whoever backs out is a dog! You can go beg with your whiny mom and crippled sister!"

Lu Yazhi stopped crying and hurried over to Lu Jin'an, tugging at his arm, pleading desperately. "Jin'an, don’t act on impulse! You don't just jump into divorce! If you divorce, where will you find a suitable wife later?"

"You... with your condition. Let Jiao Jiao vent her anger if she must, but you can’t divorce! You can’t!"

In this household, Zuo Shangdang was always gallivanting about, Zuo Nanfu planted his ass doing nothing, Ai Xiaoqing was disabled and useless, and Lu Jin'an didn’t lift a finger either, while you played the invalid. All the chores and daily necessities fell on Su Jiao.

If Su Jiao left, who would do all this? Wouldn't I have to do it all?

Besides, though she’d been crying nonstop these days, she’d slowly come to terms with reality. Her Jin'an was the most outstanding, but his face was ruined, his voice destroyed, one eye’s vision impaired, and one hand useless.

If Su Jiao left, where would he find another wife?

What decent girl would want a man with nothing to his name and a broken-down wreck of a man?

Wouldn’t her Jin'an end up a bachelor for life?

Hearing Lu Yazhi’s pleas, Su Jiao grew even more brazen. She knew exactly what Lu Yazhi was afraid of.

"Hmph! I dare to divorce—do you? Useless coward! Without me, Su Jiao, a worthless cripple like you, disfigured and ruined, you think you’re still something? You’ll die alone and penniless!"

Su Jiao crossed her arms and lifted her chin, looking down at Lu Jin'an with contempt.

The disdain in her eyes stripped him of every last shred of dignity.

"Divorce it is! Let’s see if anyone else would want you after this, you stuck-up bitch who looks down on everyone! When I rise to power, don’t come crawling back to beg!"

Lu Jin'an’s eyes burned with hatred. Once he climbed the ranks with the Ai family’s backing, he’d make this bitch crawl on her knees begging.