After much deliberation, Li Ziheng still decided to make the trip. This was not because Jiang Wan's threat had any effect, but because Li Ziheng wanted to take this dining opportunity to inform his in-laws about his plans to divorce Jiang Wan.

He didn't actually have any fondness for his father-in-law, but he was quite grateful for his mother-in-law's words. During the five years of marriage with Jiang Wan, although his father-in-law was dismissive and often spoke coldly, his mother-in-law had always been optimistic about him. She had treated him well over these five years, always asking warmly about his well-being whenever they met. She would even scold Jiang Wan for his sake. As a result, Jiang Wan had lost her temper several times, accusing her mother of forgetting her own daughter because of her son-in-law.

Thinking of his mother-in-law, Li Ziheng felt that even if he were to divorce, he should still give her a heads-up as a basic respect for her and the elders.

Li Ziheng spoke with an apologetic tone, "Tonight, I might not have time to cook for you, maybe you could just make do with something simple?"

"Okay, we can make up for it tomorrow!"

Although An Ya was a bit disappointed, she didn't make things difficult for Li Ziheng.

Li Ziheng smiled and nodded.

Just as he walked out of the company, An Ya suddenly asked, "It's not easy to catch a taxi at this time, how about I give you a ride?"

It was indeed rush hour, making it quite difficult to hail a taxi. Moreover, the nearest bus stop and subway station were also some distance away.

Li Ziheng was clearly aware of this and after thinking for a moment, he nodded, "Then I'll trouble you."

"No trouble at all, I'll drive you and you cook for me, isn't that nice?"

Anya's smile was as radiant as a blooming flower as she hurried towards her red Ferrari supercar. In a short while, she drove the car to Li Ziheng's side. Li Ziheng got into the car and mentioned his in-laws' home address. The journey was silent, and after Anya dropped Li Ziheng off at his destination, she watched him enter the residential complex. His in-laws lived in a large flat, located in a high-end community by the river, with a usable area of over two hundred square meters. The surroundings were tranquil, and the property was valued at over eight million. 'Ding-dong—' she pressed the doorbell. Soon, the door opened. Li Ziheng's mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, with an apron tied around her waist and a spatula in her hand, had a face full of affectionate smiles. 'Ziheng is here, come in quickly, have a seat, let Wan'er pour you some water! There's also your favorite braised shrimp balls, we'll start eating once they're ready!'

Mother-in-law's enthusiasm remained as always. Her gaze towards Li Ziheng was as if she was looking at her own son. Li Ziheng felt a warmth in his heart, he nodded with a smile, changed into his house slippers and then went to the living room. After giving instructions, the mother-in-law returned to the kitchen. In the living room. Father-in-law Jiang Haisheng was sitting on the sofa, with his legs crossed, reading the newspaper. Jiang Wan was sitting beside him, bowing her head and playing with her mobile phone. Hearing the noise, she glanced at Li Ziheng, but it was just a glance, and then she went back to playing with her phone. The atmosphere was a bit off, but Li Ziheng was used to it. He didn't sit down in the living room, but went into the kitchen to help his mother-in-law. Soon, the last dish was served. Li Ziheng took the initiative to set up the tableware and then helped his mother-in-law pull out a chair. 'It's still Ziheng who is sensible and knows how to take care of people!' Mother-in-law Liu Fangting said with a smile on her face, then turned to glare at father-in-law Jiang Haisheng and daughter Jiang Wan. 'Not like these two, each acting like a big shot, just waiting for someone to serve them!' After everyone was seated, Jiang Haisheng began to belittle Li Ziheng as usual. During this time, the mother-in-law couldn't stand it anymore and spoke well of Li Ziheng. But the father-in-law instead spoke even more harshly, and even showed a tendency to get angry. Jiang Wan indifferently pursed her lips, picked up her chopsticks and was about to eat. She picked up a piece of spicy chicken, just about to put it in her mouth, when she heard Li Ziheng suddenly say: 'Dad, there's no need for you to be so angry, I've already prepared to divorce Wan'er.'

'...' Upon hearing this, the three people at the table all changed their expressions. Jiang Haisheng was surprised. Although he had heard Jiang Wan mention it before, he thought it was just Li Ziheng's angry words and should not be taken seriously. Jiang Wan's face turned pale, her expression somewhat stiff. The most agitated was the mother-in-law, Liu Fangting. 'Divorce? Why divorce?' Liu Fangting put down her chopsticks, first looking at Li Ziheng with some pity, then turned her head and slapped the back of her daughter Jiang Wan's head. 'Wan'er, tell me, did you bully Ziheng again? How many times have I told you, work is not important, family is what matters! You always ignore Ziheng's feelings because of work, is that how you act as a wife?' Jiang Wan looked aggrieved: 'Mom, why do you hit me, it wasn't me who proposed the divorce!' 'So what if it wasn't you? I know Ziheng's character and temper too well, unless you did something to hurt him, otherwise with how much he loves you, how could he possibly propose a divorce?' Mother-in-law Liu Fangting, like an angry lion, pointed at Jiang Wan's nose and scolded: 'You good-for-nothing thing, didn't I tell you privately? Ziheng is a good man, you must cherish him, how can you not understand?' 'Do you have to wait until the divorce, until you see Ziheng and another woman start a family, to realize your regret?'

Jiang Wan originally wanted to argue back. But when she heard her mother say that Li Ziheng would start a family with another woman, and then she thought about the woman's voice on the phone call an hour ago, she fell silent. Seeing that her daughter was no longer speaking, the mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, turned to look at Li Ziheng with a face full of pity. 'Ziheng, I know you must be very angry and sad right now!' 'Mom understands you. You clearly love Wan'er so much. If it weren't for Wan'er chilling your heart, you would never have taken the initiative to propose a divorce!' 'But could you... for mom's sake, not get a divorce for now? If there are any problems, can't we all sit down and slowly resolve them as a family?'

The mother-in-law's tone carried a hint of pleading. This was the first time she had spoken to Li Ziheng in such a tone. Upon hearing this, Li Ziheng felt a pang of guilt and a touch of sourness in his heart. His mother-in-law had been very kind to him, and after their marriage, she treated him as her own son. In fact, in this family, only his mother-in-law understood him the best. Every time his father-in-law scolded him, his mother-in-law would privately berate his father-in-law, and then find him to offer comfort. He remembered once when Li Ziheng casually mentioned that he was a premature baby and naturally had a weaker constitution than most people. After learning about this, his mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, without any hesitation, would stew nourishing soup at home for several hours every day and sent it to Li Ziheng for a whole month. In her words, 'It doesn't matter how you were before, what's important is that you are now my son, Liu Fangting's son, and of course, I must pamper and take good care of you.' Thinking of this, Li Ziheng's heart wavered slightly. It wasn't because of Jiang Wan, but because of his mother-in-law, Liu Fangting. He really couldn't bear to see his mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, sad and upset. Seeing that Li Ziheng didn't speak, his mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, wanted to persuade him further, but suddenly his father-in-law slammed the table and shouted angrily, 'Li Ziheng, are you even a man? Threatening Wan'er with divorce, what kind of behavior is that?' 'For these five years, Wan'er has been working hard outside, commuting every day, doesn't she work as hard as you?' 'You don't take good care of the home, don't take care of Wan'er, and now you're causing trouble with divorce, is this how you act as a husband, as a son-in-law?'

Jiang Haisheng's face was stern as he scolded in the tone of an elder. Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan slightly lowered her head, but the corners of her lips curled up slightly. The mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, was displeased and shouted at her husband angrily: 'Jiang Haisheng, how can you talk like that? Hasn't Wan'er contributed these past five years? If it weren't for Ziheng, could Wan'er have concentrated on her career...?' 'Shut up!' Jiang Haisheng's eyebrows knitted together as he berated his wife, Liu Fangting: 'It's been you who has spoiled him too much over the years. They say a doting mother often ruins her child, and this saying is not false at all.' 'If it weren't for you always contradicting me, always speaking well of him, would he have turned out like this?' 'Disrespectful to elders, impudent, talking about divorce as if it's nothing, does he even consider us, the old couple, in his eyes?' 'Now that he has become like this, you are still making excuses for him, have you gone senile?' Jiang Haisheng, unusually, lost his temper with Liu Fangting. Liu Fangting's chest heaved violently, her face flushed red, obviously very angry. 'Fine, fine, it's all my fault, right? Alright, Jiang Haisheng, I've seen it now, you don't want to continue this miserable life, and that's fine, I don't want to either!' 'Ziheng, let's go, since this family doesn't need us mother and son, then we'll move out. From now on, we'll rely on each other, mother and son. I don't believe that without them, the father and son, we'll starve to death!' As Liu Fangting spoke, she stood up and took Li Ziheng's hand, ready to leave. Jiang Haisheng frowned angrily: 'Nonsense, Fangting, when did I say I didn't want to continue? What are we, children? Can't we be a bit more mature, and still staging a tantrum like running away from home?'

"Just consider me as being foolish! Anyway, as long as Ziheng leaves this house, I will leave too. Today, if you two don't apologize to Ziheng, I will never compromise!" Liu Fangting was resolute, pulling Li Ziheng towards the door. "Enough!" It was at this moment that Jiang Wan couldn't sit still anymore. She suddenly shouted loudly, startling both Jiang Haisheng and Liu Fangting. Jiang Wan stood up, her eyes red-rimmed, with flames of anger burning within them. She glared fiercely at Li Ziheng: "Li Ziheng, are you satisfied with this outcome? Do you have to turn our whole family upside down before you're content?" "Isn't it just divorce you want? I've said it, next Monday, I will accompany you to the Civil Affairs Bureau to handle the divorce procedures. Now, get out of my sight, get out of our house!" "I never want to see..." "Slap—" Before Jiang Wan could finish her sentence, her mother-in-law, Liu Fangting, quickly walked over, raised her hand, and slapped her hard across the face. "You good-for-nothing, how could I have given birth to such a brainless thing like you?" Liu Fangting was furious. She had been trying her best to remedy and save her daughter Jiang Wan's marriage to Li Ziheng. But this fool couldn't see it and even lost her temper directly. Does she really think that being loud means she's right?