My Wife Longs for Divorce Every Day-Chapter 852 - : 852, Old Mrs. Huo’s Ruse [Second Update]

Chapter 852: 852, Old Mrs. Huo’s Ruse [Second Update]

“Nonsense!” Director Zhu’s face turned pale, “This is the president of Huo Yuan Group. How could he possibly hit… hit a woman?”

Abuse?

Damn it, abuse!

He was so scared he nearly stammered, and the officers handling the case were also stunned.

Huo Yuan Group?

Isn’t that the company of Nancheng’s richest family, the Huo Family?

And as for the president of Huo Yuan Group, isn’t he a figure at the pinnacle of the pyramid?

How could he be in a small hotel with a female college student doing that sort of… thing…

“This is absolutely nonsensical!” Director Zhu scolded again, hurriedly smiling as he extended both hands, “I apologize, President Huo, there must have been some inappropriate actions on the part of my staff, leading to some misunderstandings. Rest assured, I will certainly…”

“No need.” Huo Jingshen raised his hand to interrupt, his expression as cold as icy frost since he entered the interrogation room, “My grandfather will be here soon.”

“Ah? Mr. Huo… the old man is coming over?” The director was truly scared into stuttering.

The Huo Family, ranked among the “Four Great Aristocratic Families”, are descendants of generals. When he was young, Old Master Huo had made numerous contributions to the country and was a legendary figure in Nancheng.

But since he was diagnosed with cancer last year, he had handed the company over to his eldest grandson, Huo Jingshen, and retired to enjoy a low-profile life in his later years.

And now he was actually coming to the station over such a trivial matter?

Director Zhu’s smile was awkward, “President Huo, for such a small matter, there’s no need to trouble the old master to personally grace us with his presence, right?”

“It’s necessary. My grandfather will bring the marriage certificate over. Everything should follow the station’s interrogation procedures, otherwise…” Huo Jingshen enunciated each word, “it won’t be convincing enough.”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Director Zhu: “…”

Everyone else also: “…”

**

When Ji Jie received Huo Jingshen’s phone call, he was so scared his calves trembled.

What?

President Huo actually had to go looking for Mrs. Huo at the police station?

And he left his car outside that small hotel!

…

Ji Jie hurriedly drove Huo Jingshen’s Bentley to the police station and upon getting out, he saw President Huo and Mrs. Huo being escorted out surrounded by people.

Ji Jie hurriedly approached, “President Huo, your keys.”

Huo Jingshen took the car keys, his other hand holding his phone, talking to Old Madam Huo on the other end of the line.

Ji Jie hurried to Su Wanwan’s side, asking in a low voice, “Madam, what exactly happened?”

He had just seen the news, which said that the small hotel was a brothel hotspot.

Could it be that President Huo was caught there by Mrs. Huo?

And looking at Su Wanwan, her eyes were still swollen, as if she had just cried, looking listless, with a disheveled appearance…

“It’s nothing now, just a misunderstanding.”

Her voice was even faint and lacking strength.

Ji Jie didn’t believe it in his heart, but on the surface, he still had to defend his boss, “That’s good. President Huo was particularly anxious just now, saying you had gone missing and told me to find the police immediately to help. He nearly turned Nancheng upside down; he really cares about you.”

Su Wanwan pursed her lips, saying nothing.

…

Meanwhile, at the Imperial Court Villa.

On the balcony, after finishing her call with Huo Jingshen, Old Madam Huo thought for a moment, then made a phone call to the driver, Lao Liang.

Then she returned to the living room.

As soon as Tang Yiwen saw her, he stood up, “What did that damn grandson of yours say? Did they find my little apprentice?”

“They found her, they found her.”

“Really? When is my little apprentice coming back?”

Old Madam Huo clicked her tongue, “She’ll be back soon. What’s your hurry?”

“Nonsense, I’m naturally anxious for my little apprentice. Since she’s not your apprentice, you don’t feel the pain, right?”

“Of course I’m concerned…” Old Madam Huo almost started arguing with him again.

This old man really had a talent for quarreling.

But she had other business to attend to.

“Old man, come with me.”

Old Master Huo was resting with his eyes closed.

He had been here for almost a day now, and his patience was nearly worn thin.

“Come quickly!” Old Madam Huo, ignoring his protest, pulled him towards the balcony.

Tang Yiwen watched the pair with furrowed brows, “Why does this whole family act so sneakily!”

…

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On the balcony, Old Madam Huo said, “I just had Old Liang go back to the main house to fetch the whip.”

Old Master Huo still didn’t understand, “What whip? What do you need that for?”

“To administer family discipline!”

Old Master Huo: “…”

Like many other great families, the Huo Family also had family rules, but it had been many years since Old Master Huo had laid a hand on that whip.

The last time it was used was when the eldest son, Huo Zecheng, went ahead and married a woman disliked by the elders…

Furious beyond measure and feeling guilty toward the Ming Family, who were to be the in-laws at the time, he had his son face family discipline.

Because of this, the father and son turned against each other, and not long after, Huo Zecheng left with his wife and children for the United Kingdom, and the couple never returned to Nancheng until their death…

Since then, Old Master Huo never resorted to the so-called “family discipline” again, even with his most troublesome grandson, Huo Zhexi; no matter how reckless, at most he would scold him, or else send him back to his father for personal chastisement, never interfering himself.

“What are you thinking about? I don’t really want you to discipline Ashen,” said Old Madam Huo hastily, trying to clarify. “Just scare him a little. Wanwan is soft-hearted and will surely feel sorry when she sees it, and naturally, she’ll forgive Ashen.”

Old Master Huo kept a stern face, “Let the children solve their own issues. Why do you always have to meddle unnecessary?”

“How am I meddling unnecessary? Wanwan is truly angry this time. She’s even run away from home and went to the police station. If I, as her grandmother, do not lend a hand, and with Ashen’s personality not willing to back down, when will the two of them reconcile…”

“This all because your grandson did something wrong. Who asked him to deceive people first?”

“What do you mean ‘your grandson’? Isn’t Ashen your grandson too?” Old Madam Huo had made up her mind, “Anyway, when the time comes, just follow my lead! Do you hear me?”

Old Master Huo turned around and walked away.

This little old lady, always stirring up trouble all day long!

**

An hour later.

Su Wanwan followed Huo Jingshen back to the villa, albeit reluctantly.

As soon as they entered the living room.

“Little apprentice!” Tang Yiwen greeted her warmly and excitedly.

KO also barked excitedly and ran up to her, wagging its tail non-stop by her legs.

“Why so glum? What happened?”

Su Wanwan shook her head, “I’m fine…”

“Still saying you’re fine, your eyes are all swollen. Have you been crying?” Tang Yiwen was about to explode with anger, turning to shout at Huo Jingshen, “Tell me, have you been bullying my apprentice again, you scoundrel!”

Huo Jingshen set down the car keys and had not yet spoken…

“Ashen!” Old Madam Huo’s voice boomed, “Come here!”

Huo Jingshen’s eyebrows twitched.

Tang Yiwen and Su Wanwan were also startled.

Old Madam Huo had always been a gentle and kind elder, especially doting towards Huo Jingshen, her eldest grandson. Even if she scolded him, it was usually more bark than bite. This was the first time her expression was so stern and her voice so harsh.

She even held a long black whip in her hand and whipped it against the floor… with a “snap”.

“Didn’t you hear me when I spoke!” The words of Old Madam Huo hit the ground with force, “Get over here, quick!”

Su Wanwan was a bit stunned.

At her feet, KO, who had been happily circling, seemed a bit scared too, lifting its dog head, its pair of black glass-like dog eyes looking towards the old lady.

The atmosphere in the room was eerie.

Huo Jingshen was all the more bewildered, “Grandma, what are you doing with the whip?”

“This is the Huo Family’s discipline! Tell me, have you apologized to Wanwan today?” after saying that, Old Madam Huo glanced at her husband.

Old Master Huo was sitting on the sofa, holding a dragon-headed cane, showing no reaction to her cues.

Fortunately, Huo Jingshen’s apologetic attitude was not bad, “I have apologized.”

Su Wanwan immediately huffed.

Spanking her and taking her to the police station? This counts as an apology?

So when Old Madam Huo asked, “Wanwan, have you forgiven Ashen then?”

Su Wanwan immediately said, “I have not.”

“Alright, since Wanwan will not accept your apology, it means you have not expressed sincerity. Now, in front of your grandfather, grandmother, and Wanwan’s master, apologize to Wanwan once again, sincerely…”

“No need, Grandma,” Su Wanwan took the initiative to state, “He doesn’t need to apologize, because I won’t accept it.”

Old Madam Huo had predicted this outcome.

She said, “Indeed, Ashen did wrong, and not only did he deceive you, we were also kept in the dark. Rest assured, Wanwan, his parents passed away early, so today, let your grandfather be the one to take action.”

Su Wanwan looked at Old Master Huo.

Take action?

What action?

“Old man, it’s your turn,” Old Madam Huo held up the whip, “This is the Huo Family’s family law, and today, we must make Ashen realize where he has erred!”

Su Wanwan was immediately surprised and opened her mouth wide.

Family law?

Could it be?

Huo Jingshen was, after all, the eldest grandson of the Huo Family, and he was also the heir appointed by Old Master Huo. Could he bear to do it?

As expected, Old Master Huo sat there without moving an inch.

Old Madam Huo gave a ‘tsk’ sound and desperately signaled with her eyes.

In her heart, she incessantly thought: You old fool, didn’t we agree on this earlier? Hurry up and come over! Can’t you even act?

“Humph,” Tang Yiwen, who had been silent up until now, suddenly spoke up, “Is Old Master Huo too reluctant to do it?”

“Reluctant or not, he must do it!” Old Madam Huo, afraid of exposing any flaws, hurriedly responded, “Today, we must give Wanwan an explanation!”

“Fine,” Tang Yiwen nodded, “In that case, let me do it.”

With that, he stepped forward directly.

His actions were so fast that he snatched the whip from the old lady’s hand and raised it high.

With a “snap”.

“Hiss—”

Huo Jingshen had not anticipated the attack, and suddenly felt the sting of the whip on his back.

He clenched his teeth, his back muscles instantly tensed, feeling numb with pain as if they lost sensation.

This old fellow…

His strength was too great!

He truly felt as if his spine was about to split…

Su Wanwan was also stunned.

She had not expected Tang Yiwen to actually take action…

“Why did you really hit him?!” Old Madam Huo’s face changed with fright as she hurried over.

Tang Yiwen, holding the whip, also had a moment of surprise.

Why didn’t this damned kid dodge?

Upon reflection.

It made sense.

After all, I’ve been trained for many years, quick with both eye and hand, how could an ordinary person possibly dodge?

He quickly recomposed his expression and adopted the posture of an elder, “Wasn’t it you who said we needed to enact the family law? What now, do you feel pity after just one whip?”

Old Madam Huo glared at him and approached Huo Jingshen, “Ashen, are you alright?”

Huo Jingshen did not respond.

But sweat had already started to form on his forehead.

It truly hurt.

Hurt so much… that it felt like a spasmodic twitching.

In the heat of late June, he was only wearing a thin white shirt, and the whip was specially made by Old Master Huo, hefty and robust, thick and sturdy. Plus, Tang Yiwen had not held back in the least…

“My goodness, how can there be blood!” Old Madam Huo was startled and shocked.

She had merely intended to stage a scene to frighten Wanwan, hoping that the young couple would reconcile, but who would have guessed that Tang Yiwen… would actually go through with it!

The whip was particularly strong; an ordinary person could not bear a single strike…

Su Wanwan had been quite worried when she heard the sound, and now hearing Old Madam Huo mentioning bleeding, her face turned completely white in an instant; she hurried forward wanting to see, but Old Madam Huo pulled Huo Jingshen back.

“Why did you exert so much force?! That was too heavy a blow! Were you doing this on purpose?!”

“How is that my fault? Who knew your family’s whip was so formidable…” Tang Yiwen deflected the blame.

“Nonsense! This is the Huo Family’s ancestral family law! How could it not be formidable? You, not knowing a thing, dealt such a heavy blow, what if you seriously injured him…”

“I only hit once; how bad could it possibly be?” Tang Yiwen retorted in frustration, “I only used fifty percent of my strength, and it’s already bleeding? He really can’t take a hit, too delicate…”

“Master, please don’t say anymore.” Su Wanwan couldn’t help but interrupt.

“Wanwan,” Grandma Huo took the opportunity to grasp her hand, “have you forgiven Ashen? Look… he’s in so much pain he can’t even speak.”

Su Wanwan bit her lip, her fingertips pinching even more tightly.

The expression on Huo Jingshen’s face…

Seemed like he was really in pain.

Just now, that “snap” when the whip hit flesh, the master was skilled from years of practice, very adept at exerting force…

“Wanwan…”

“Just one lash and you expect my disciple to forgive? That’s hardly sincere!” Tang Yiwen added fuel to the fire from the side, “If you ask me, he should at least get fifty lashes!”

Upon hearing this, Grandma Huo became anxious, “What are you saying? He’s not your child, so of course you don’t feel sorry for him, right?”

“Why should I feel sorry for him? He’s not a child of my family!” Tang Yiwen declared righteously, “Little disciple, tell me, do you forgive him or not? If not, I’ll continue whipping! Until you forgive.”

Su Wanwan hadn’t taken a stance yet…

But Grandma Huo was already screaming with fright, “You can’t whip him! You really can’t whip him anymore! He’s already bleeding, his clothes are torn, if you keep going, it could kill him!”

Then she even called for Grandpa Huo to help, “Old man, hurry over and persuade him.”

However, Grandpa Huo remained impassive, his fingers tightening only around his cane, “Since family law has already been brought out.”

He looked towards Tang Yiwen, his tone solemn, “If so, then let my in-law master, take my place in enforcing the family law.”

Grandma Huo sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.

Had this old man lost his mind?

You were supposed to act…

So why did you go too far?

Clutching the whip, Tang Yiwen gritted his teeth and stepped forward, “Huo Lao is right, if my little disciple does not forgive, then I, as her master, will continue whipping, until my disciple forgives.”

Saying so, he lifted the whip in his hand once more…

“Master!”

Su Wanwan reached out and snatched the whip, then tossed it onto the floor.

There was a “clang” sound.

“Little disciple, what are you doing? I haven’t even started yet!” Tang Yiwen looked at her, “Don’t worry, this time your master will definitely put in more effort than before! I’ll vent your anger properly this time! I promise to whip him so hard that his flesh splits open, and bones separate from meat…”

“You are not allowed to hit him!” Su Wanwan, with red eyes, interrupted him.

“Why not? I’m doing this to vent your anger. If I don’t whip him, you won’t be able to calm your upset heart…”

Su Wanwan looked at him, her thin eyebrows tightly knitted together, her eyes filled with grievance and struggle, and her lips were firmly pressed together.

She hesitated to speak.

After a long time, she finally choked out, “Don’t hit him… no hitting…”

Tang Yiwen kept provoking, “Why not hit him? He’s the one who did wrong, upset you, so as your master I must make sure he doesn’t dare to bully you again in the future…”

Su Wanwan: “…”

Finally, she let out a “waah” and crouched down, burying her face into her arms.

Tang Yiwen: “…”

Huo Jingshen also: “…”

On the sofa, Grandpa Huo, who had been observing from the sidelines, shook his head and then slowly exhaled the breath he had been holding in his chest.

Grandma Huo also let out a sigh of relief, “Ashen, look how much Wanwan cares about you…”

Huo Jingshen, enduring the severe pain on his back, bent down trying to lift Su Wanwan up.

“Don’t touch me!” Su Wanwan sobbed and pushed him away, refusing to lift her head.

Huo Jingshen sighed, “Are you still not appeased?”

Listening to her sobbing, he continued, “If you still don’t feel better, then let your master whip me a few more times…”

“Waah…” Su Wanwan immediately sobbed even harder.

“Alright, alright,” Grandma Huo quickly approached to comfort her, “It’s over, no more whipping, I’ll have someone put the whip away right now. Don’t worry, Wanwan, your master won’t whip anymore.”

This child still had feelings for Ashen in her heart. Just one lash had her so distressed, which proved… though the cost was great, the self-inflicted injury ploy was effective.

“Ashen, you quickly promise Wanwan that you will never deceive her again, hear me?”

Huo Jingshen nodded, “I promise.”

“Wanwan, did you hear that?”

Seeing Su Wanwan still crouching on the floor and crying nonstop, Grandma Huo hurriedly nudged Huo Jingshen.

“My husband promises, he will never lie to you again.” After saying that, Huo Jingshen grabbed Su Wanwan and pulled her into his arms, wrapping her tightly, “There, there, be good, stop crying.”