CHAPTER 252: CHAPTER 252 RECIPE(3)_1

The Shangguan Family had fallen, and thus Wanying and Shangguan Rou no longer had any relationship with the Shangguan Family. The guilt by association was best severed before the actual collapse.

"That’s right. Although our Li Family is related to the Shangguan Family by marriage, we are also people who understand the greater good. So, Commander Shangguan Hao, I trust you won’t be so heartless as to drag my sister and niece down with you, right? We want nothing of the Shangguan Family’s possessions; Wanying and Rourou are as innocent as clear water." Li Junjie gripped the document tightly in his hand, pressing aggressively towards the two.

"There’s not a single good person in the Li Family; all of you are cowards who fear death! The Shangguan Family hasn’t even fallen yet, and you’re already thinking of kicking us while we’re down. Hmph, I don’t want people like you—such a daughter-in-law, such a granddaughter—the Shangguan Family would rather be without. We can’t afford to have them," Shangguan Zhi asserted angrily. Now that the Li Family had initiated talk of divorce, the Shangguans were more than willing.

Shangguan You secretly cheered inwardly, but seeing her grandfather’s angry demeanor, as if he wanted to drag the mother and daughter down with him, she knew that cutting ties with them was of utmost importance.

"Good, this works out perfectly," Li Junjie said. "Wanying and her daughter are completely unaware of the Shangguan Family’s affairs. As for your family, who are dangerous elements, they too are victims in this. Wanying and her daughter have only been taking care of the old madam at home, oblivious to any other matters concerning the Shangguan Family."

"Naturally," Shangguan Hao said coldly, his piercing eyes icy. "We are equally ignorant of Li Wanying and her daughter’s actions. The Shangguan Family’s matters have nothing to do with them, and likewise, their affairs no longer have anything to do with the Shangguan Family." From now on, that woman would have no connection to the Shangguan Family. If the Shangguan Family could survive this, he would reclaim what was owed to him, bit by bit.

"Good. Since that’s the case, and with both vice-chairmen present today, let’s get this divorce finalized," Shangguan Zhi and the old man from the Li Family stated in unison. The agreement between the Li Family and the Shangguan Family was formally terminated as of today.

"Excellent. To have the agreement of two vice-chairmen is more than perfect," Shangguan Hao said coldly. Their marriage had been witnessed by these men, and now, for it to be ended by them as well, couldn’t be better.

"Let’s go. Wanying and Rourou are waiting over there. Let’s sort out the divorce first, and then we can discuss other matters," Li Junjie said indifferently, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses. He was determined to sever Wanying’s ties with the Shangguans before confirming the accusations against them.

"Aunt Li and sister, you really can’t wait, can you?" Shangguan You laughed lightly, taking Shangguan Hao’s arm and following Shangguan Zhi towards them.

Shangguan You sneered inwardly. Looking at the divorce agreement already prepared before Li Wanying, her fists clenched tightly, then relaxed. She would let them enjoy their moment of triumph for now. Soon, she would plunge them from heaven into hell, letting them experience that particular thrill.

"Aunt Li, sister, do you really want to sever ties with Daddy?" Shangguan You asked as she saw them. She released Shangguan Jie and pitifully threw herself towards Li Wanying’s arms, like a little girl seeking comfort. "Aunt Li, sister, I’m not poisoned, really, I’m not! And I’m not a danger to society. Aunt Li, you watched me grow up; you have to testify for me!"

"No, don’t come any closer!" Li Wanying stepped back. "It’s already been confirmed, and nothing you say will change that." She had heard about that day’s events. So, whether Shangguan You was poisoned or considered a danger to society was irrelevant. A severe accusation had been made, and the Shangguan Family was ruined because of her. Their priority now was to distance themselves from the Shangguans.

Her family had agreed: once divorced, and after the Shangguan Family’s downfall, Shangguan Hao would be at her mercy. So, she wasn’t in a hurry; she had time to wait. After sixteen years, she didn’t mind waiting a little longer. When Shangguan Hao was finally under her control, she would crush him beneath her feet.

"Aunt Li, sister, there’s really nothing wrong with me, truly no poison," Shangguan You said sadly, looking like an abandoned kitten.

"You, a cowardly woman like her isn’t worthy of you calling her ’Aunt’," Shangguan Zhi said coldly, looking at the mother and daughter before him. He now fully understood the mistake he had made sixteen years ago. "No matter what happens, Grandpa will always be with you."

"Girl, you still have Daddy, and your family. That kind of woman isn’t worth it," Shangguan Hao said, pulling Shangguan You into his embrace. He stared coldly at Li Wanying, his resolute face etched with icy disdain. He had endured this woman for over a decade, and now he was finally free.

"But, Daddy, how could Aunt Li be so heartless? When the Shangguan Family faced trouble, she took Sister Rou and left. She used me to exchange for my sister before, and now that the Shangguan Family is in trouble, she’s leaving again. I suppose all of Aunt Li’s kindness towards me over the years was a lie. The saying that stepmothers have cruel hearts is always true. If Aunt Li and sister are afraid we’ll drag them down, then Daddy, you should sign quickly and give Aunt Li and sister back their happiness."

"Li Wanying, you despicable creature!" Shangguan Hao said coldly. "Go back to where you came from! From now on, nothing of the Shangguan Family has anything to do with you, and none of your affairs have anything to do with me. Our paths diverge; we each go our own way." With a decisive flourish of his hand, he forcefully signed his name, Shangguan Hao, on the divorce agreement.

"Shangguan Hao, I was married to you for fifteen years, and you never once spared me a proper glance. You weren’t even willing to acknowledge Rourou. I took care of your daughter and your parents. I think I did more than enough. Now, do you still expect me to suffer with you?" Li Wanying laughed coldly and quickly signed her name.

"Hmph! Didn’t you bring all this upon yourself? Who can you blame now? You knew from the beginning what the outcome would be, yet you still insisted on marrying me, eager for the title of ’Commander’s Wife.’ You have no one to blame but yourself. Now, take your daughter and get out of my sight forever! Never appear before me again! Even if the Shangguan Family is finished, you can still parade around as the precious daughter of the Li Family. My Shangguan Family can’t aspire to your level," Shangguan Hao said coldly.