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After Divorce, My Life Went Straight to the Next Level
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I directly sent the screenshot of the photo to Xu Li.
"Can you explain?"
As soon as I sent the message, Xu Li's call came through.
"Wife, please let me explain!"
"I saw it with my own eyes. Do I still need an explanation?"
"Wife, I've already broken up with her! I swear!"
"Broken up? Where did the child come from?"
"The child... the child was an accident..."
"An accident? Both children are accidents?"
I struggled to contain my anger, not wanting to let my emotions spiral out of control.
"Wife, I was wrong! I promise I won't contact her again!"
"Xu Li, let's get a divorce."
"Divorce? Wife, don't be impulsive! We have children to think about!"
"Children? Which children?"
I let out a cold laugh.
"You really make me sick, Xu Li!"
I hung up the phone and blocked him.
Then, I opened the Lottery App.
One hundred million.
A full one hundred million!
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down.
I’m rich now!
Finally, I can get rid of that scumbag!
I looked at the balance displayed on my phone screen, a slight smile creeping onto my lips.
Divorce, I must get a divorce!
I immediately contacted my lawyer to start preparing the divorce proceedings.
The next day, I went to Xu Li's company with the divorce agreement in hand.
As the receptionist looked at me in surprise, I walked straight into Xu Li's office.
"Wife, what are you doing here?"
Xu Li's face turned a bit pale when he saw me.
"I've come to divorce you."
I slammed the divorce agreement down on his desk.
"Divorce? Honey, have you lost your mind?"
Xu Li's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at me.
"I'm not crazy; you're the one who's gone mad! You actually had two children with another woman behind my back!"
"Honey, I..."
"Don't call me honey! It makes me sick!"
I interrupted him, my tone icy.
"Sign it!"
Xu Li looked at the divorce agreement, his face shifting from pale to flushed.
"Honey, do you really have to be this heartless?"
"Heartless? Did you think about being heartless when you were cheating?"
I let out a cold laugh.
"Xu Li, it's over between us!"
As Xu Li opened his mouth to say something else, I turned and walked out of his office.
Stepping out of the Company Building, I felt a sense of lightness wash over me.
After ten years, my marriage had finally come to an end!
I took out my phone and dialed a number.
“Hello, Mom, I got divorced…”
“What? Divorced? Are you crazy?!”
On the other end of the line, my mother’s voice was filled with shock.
“Mom, I’m not crazy. He cheated on me and had two children with another woman!”
“What?! That scoundrel!”
My mother’s voice rose several octaves.
“Mom, I’m feeling really overwhelmed right now. I don’t want to talk about it. I’ll hang up for now.”
I ended the call and took a deep breath.
It was time for me to start a new life!
I called a taxi and headed back to the home I shared with Xu Li.
The apartment wasn’t large; it was just a one-bedroom unit we had bought after getting married.
Now, I am going to sell it and leave this place of sorrow with my daughter.
I began to pack our belongings, carefully putting together everything for both of us.
Looking at the empty room, a pang of sadness filled my heart.
This was once our home, a place for the three of us.
Now, it is just me and my daughter.
I held her close, gently patting her back.
“Sweetheart, don’t be afraid. Mommy will protect you.”
My daughter seemed to sense my emotions, clinging tightly to me as she quietly sobbed.
I held her tightly, tears streaming down my face in silence.
Once everything was packed, I took my daughter and left this home behind.
I rented a new apartment; it wasn’t large, but it felt warm and inviting.
I started to redecorate the room, buying my daughter many new toys and clothes.
I wanted her to forget the unpleasant past and begin a new life.
Once my daughter was settled in, I began to think about our future.
One hundred million—enough for us to live without worries.
However, I cannot just sit back and let things go to waste.
I decided to invest this money and make it work for me.
I began to learn about investment and financial management, consulting with professional financial advisors.
I want to use this money to create a better future for my daughter.
In the evenings, after putting my daughter to sleep, I started browsing job recruitment websites.
Although I am not short on money right now, I still wanted to find a job.
I wanted to keep myself busy and forget the unpleasantness of the past.
I saw that an educational institution was hiring English teachers, and I decided to give it a try.
I majored in English in college and worked as an English teacher for a while after graduation, but later resigned to take care of my family.
Now, it was time to restart my career.
The next day, I dressed up carefully and went for the interview at the educational institution.
The interview went smoothly; both my English proficiency and teaching experience were recognized by the interviewer.
I successfully secured the job.
Although the salary is not high, I really enjoy this work.
Returning to the classroom filled me with a sense of fulfillment and achievement.
I began to work hard, preparing my lessons diligently and treating each student with care.
My teaching skills received unanimous praise from both students and parents.
Gradually, I emerged from the shadow of my divorce and started to enjoy my new life.
One day, while I was teaching, I suddenly received a call from an unknown number.
“Hello?”
“Is this Ms. Li Qiu?”
“Yes, it is. Who is this?”
“I am the lawyer for Mr. Xu Li. He has entrusted me to discuss the issue of child custody with you.”
Hearing the name “Xu Li” made my heart sink.
That scoundrel actually wants to fight me for custody of our daughter!
“I don’t want to discuss anything with him!” I said coldly.
“Ms. Li Qiu, please calm down. We just want to negotiate…”
“There’s nothing to negotiate! My daughter is mine, and no one is taking her away from me!”
I hung up the phone abruptly.
That Xu Li, truly a persistent ghost!
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down.
I couldn’t let him affect my emotions; I had to stay strong for my daughter!
Later that evening, after I had coaxed my daughter to sleep, I received a call from my mom.
“Xiao Qiu, your dad is in the hospital. You need to come back right away!”
My mom's voice was filled with urgency.
“What happened to Dad?”
My heart sank suddenly.
“The doctor said it’s heart disease, and it’s very serious…”
My mom's voice choked with emotion.
“Mom, don’t worry. I’ll be back as soon as I can!”
I hung up the phone and immediately booked a flight back home.
My heart was filled with worry and unease.
I hope Dad will be okay…
As the plane landed at Old Home Airport, it was already deep into the night.
I hurriedly dragged my suitcase out of the airport, not even bothering to take a taxi, and flagged down a private car to share a ride home.
The night wind was biting, and I clutched my phone tightly in my hand, glancing at the screen from time to time, afraid of missing a call from My Mom.
I couldn't tell if it was too late or if the driver was deliberately driving slowly, but the car crawled along at a snail's pace, making me anxious and restless.
"Could you go a bit faster? My dad is in the hospital; it's urgent," I urged.
"Miss, there's a speed camera ahead; I can't go any faster," the driver replied slowly, his tone indifferent.
I didn't bother to argue further and fixed my gaze on the streetlights outside, feeling increasingly frustrated.
Finally, the car stopped outside the hospital.
I quickly tossed a hundred-dollar bill onto the seat, grabbed my suitcase, and dashed toward the Emergency Building.
The corridor of the Emergency Room was filled with the sharp smell of disinfectant, and nurses bustled between various patient rooms.
"Mom! How is Dad?"
I spotted My Mom sitting on a bench outside the Emergency Room. She held her phone tightly in both hands, her eyes red and bloodshot.
"The doctor just finished resuscitation; he hasn't come out yet..."
My Mom said with a choked voice as she saw me.
"Is it that serious?"
My heart tightened suddenly.
At that moment, the door to the Emergency Room swung open.
A doctor in a white coat stepped out, relief evident on his face.
"The patient is temporarily out of danger, but we need to continue monitoring the heart's blood supply. No stimulation is allowed for the time being."
Upon hearing this, my mother and I exchanged glances and simultaneously let out a sigh of relief.
...
By the time I returned home from the hospital, I was utterly exhausted. However, as soon as I pushed open the door, instead of a warm sense of familiarity, I was met with chaos.
The neighborhood where my mother lived was in the county town of Xu Li's hometown.
And at that moment, what I dreaded most happened without surprise—
"Li Qiu!! What do you mean by this? You're making a fool out of my Xu Li!"
Zhang Qingqing.
The woman who had destroyed my marriage was waiting at my doorstep all night like a madwoman.
She clutched a stack of papers in her hand, her expression fierce.
"I have evidence! It's your chat records; you were cheating first! If you don't step aside and let go, don't blame me for causing a scene at your workplace—"
Slap!
The paper in her hand was sent flying everywhere.
I approached with a cold smile, staring at her without a hint of disturbance.
"Give way? Which position?"
"Xu Li already belongs to you—the child, the old house, even that bit of cheap 'love'—it's all yours."
In an instant, she was taken aback.
"But don't ever touch my child again," I said slowly, "or your position might become even worse than it is now."
Her gaze shifted from anger to surprise as I slightly turned my head; footsteps were already approaching from behind me...
“Sis!”
My brother, Li Qiang, rushed out from behind me and shoved Zhang Qingqing to the ground.
"What are you doing?!" Zhang Qingqing screamed, trying to get back up.
"How dare you ask?!" Li Qiang shouted angrily. "My brother-in-law has been more than good to you! How can you still dare to harass my sister?!"
"I'm harassing her? She stole my man!" Zhang Qingqing retorted defiantly.
"You're talking nonsense!" Li Qiang stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Qingqing by the collar. "When was my brother-in-law ever your man?!"
I pulled Li Qiang and signaled him to calm down.
"Stop wasting time with her, let's go."
I tugged at Li Qiang and turned to leave.
"Don't you dare walk away!" Zhang Qingqing shouted as she got up from the ground, pointing at me. "Li Qiu, just wait!"
I ignored her and walked straight out.
When I got home, my mom had already prepared dinner.
"Xiao Qiu, you should eat something. You must be starving after all that," she said, looking at me with concern.
"Mom, I'm not hungry. I just want to rest for a bit," I replied.
I felt utterly exhausted and just wanted to sleep well.
"Then go rest. I'll keep your dinner warm," my mom said kindly.
I returned to my room, collapsed onto the bed, and quickly fell asleep.
I slept deeply until the next morning when I finally woke up.
After waking up, I felt much more refreshed.
I finished washing up and walked out of my room to find my mom preparing breakfast.
"Good morning, Mom."
I walked over and sat down at the dining table.
"Xiao Qiu, you're awake! Come eat breakfast," she said as she placed a plate in front of me.
As I ate, I suddenly recalled what Zhang Qingqing had said last night.
She claimed she had my chat logs and accused me of cheating first.
How could that be possible?
I had never done anything to betray Xu Li!
Zhang Qingqing must have forged the chat records to frame me!
I needed to find evidence quickly to prove my innocence!
After finishing breakfast, I immediately opened my computer and began searching for relevant legal knowledge.
I would use legal means to protect myself; I couldn't let Zhang Qingqing succeed!
As I researched, memories of my time with Xu Li flooded back.
Suddenly, an idea struck me. I remembered how Xu Li had once boasted about syncing files from the company computer to his personal Cloud Platform.
Xu Li loved to tinker with these high-tech tricks.
I was struck by his boastful tone: "Honey, you have no idea! With just a flick of my fingers, I can find all the household accounts and work documents in Cloud Platform anytime. It's so convenient!"
If he was lazy enough to sync all his work records, then it was likely that his WeChat chat history and those unspeakable secrets were also lingering in that "cloud"...
Thinking of this, I quickly took out my phone and tried to log into his account using a few password combinations that Xu Li often used—surprisingly, I managed to log in successfully!
The page loaded Xu Li's folders, and I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety, my breath quickening.
I swiftly clicked on the folder and was greeted by a stack of screenshots, along with a vaguely titled document: "Transfer Records."
"Zhang Qingqing receives a fixed 5000 every month; this data is pretty clear..." I sneered quietly as I opened their chat screenshots.
The nauseating exchanges pierced my eyes from the screen; they were not just cheesy but completely shattered my understanding of decency.
More importantly, the timestamps clearly indicated that Xu Li's "reignited love" with Zhang Qingqing happened less than three months after our wedding!
"How shameless," I gritted my teeth as I scrolled through the screen.
These chat messages could undoubtedly reveal who was crossing boundaries in our marriage and who was truly playing with emotions.
Next, I opened the "Transfer Records."
Sure enough, the dense bank records showed that almost all expenses under "Xu Li's salary supplement for the family" had accurately flowed into the private account provided by Zhang Qingqing.
What kind of couple were they? I felt like I was even less than a backup; I was merely an ATM!
Additionally, I stumbled upon some even more explosive audio files. Out of curiosity, I clicked one open, and the voice inside nearly made me burst out laughing—it was Xu Li anxiously urging Zhang Qingqing to delete any potential "traces" she might have left behind.
The recording even mentioned that they had actually planned to frame me as the "victim" in order to shift the blame onto each other!
This is it! This is a deadly piece of evidence.
I sat on the edge of the bed, took a deep breath, and opened my phone to dial my lawyer's number.
"Xiao Wang, can you help me sue Xu Li? No, just suing that scumbag isn't enough. I want to add a civil lawsuit; that woman can't escape either."
"You found evidence so quickly?" The voice on the other end belonged to a family friend who was very familiar with legal procedures, and he sounded quite surprised.
"Yes, I've got all the evidence. I'll send it to you."
He sounded excited: " sister Qiu, don't worry, this time we will definitely win."
After hanging up, a cold smile crept onto my lips.
Zhang Qingqing, your little game of lies is far too childish.
You thought you had the upper hand, believing that causing a scene could strip away my remaining reputation and connections. But you completely underestimated it; the one who will hit a wall is you!
Just as I was uploading all the evidence, my phone vibrated again. An unknown number was calling, and the call was traced back to Xu Li's workplace.
My heart skipped a beat, but I answered the call calmly: "Hello, who is this?"
There was silence on the other end, with chaotic background noise. After a moment, a low voice slipped into my ear.
"I am Xu Li..."
This sudden appearance sent a chill down my spine.
“Xu Li? Shouldn't you be at work?”
I feigned ignorance and asked calmly.
“I... I was suspended...”
Xu Li's voice sounded weak.
“Suspended? Why?” I asked, already knowing the answer, secretly amused.
“Because... because of Zhang Qingqing...”
Xu Li stammered.
“Zhang Qingqing? What does she have to do with this?” I pressed on.
“She... she told our boss about us...”
Xu Li's voice grew quieter, nearly inaudible.
“Our business? What business?” I feigned surprise.
“Just... just what’s between us...”
Xu Li's voice was barely a whisper.
“What does your situation with Zhang Qingqing have to do with me?” I said coldly.
“Li Qiu, I know you hate me, but…”
Xu Li wanted to say something more, but I interrupted him directly.
“Xu Li, we are divorced now. There is no relationship between us anymore.”
I spoke coldly.
“I know, but…”
Xu Li's voice was filled with despair.
“There is no 'but'! I don’t want to hear your voice again!”
After I finished speaking, I hung up the phone.
Xu Li had been suspended, which was good news for me.
At least he could no longer use the company to harass me.
I put down my phone and sighed.
What I needed to do next was wait for the court's ruling and fight for custody of my daughter.
I believe that the law will give me a fair judgment.
A few days later, I received a court summons.
The hearing was scheduled for next Tuesday.
I began preparing the materials for court, practicing over and over again what I would say on the stand.
I had to present myself in the best possible light to fight for my daughter's custody!
I would never allow anyone to take my daughter away from me!
On Tuesday of next week, I arrived at the courthouse on time.
In the courtroom, I saw Xu Li and Zhang Qingqing.
Both of them looked extremely haggard, especially Xu Li, whose hair was disheveled and beard unkempt, making him appear ten years older.
Upon seeing me, a complex emotion flickered in Xu Li's eyes.
There was regret, guilt, and also... unwillingness.
Zhang Qingqing, on the other hand, glared at me with a face full of resentment, as if I were her mortal enemy.
I ignored their gazes and walked straight to the plaintiff's seat to sit down.
Next would be the showdown between us.
I had to win this lawsuit!
The trial began.
The judge read the complaint and the response before starting to question both parties.
I recounted the state of my marriage with Xu Li and presented evidence of her infidelity.
I submitted the chat records between Xu Li and Zhang Qingqing, along with transfer records and audio files.
The evidence was irrefutable.
Xu Li and Zhang Qingqing's faces grew increasingly pale.
They attempted to defend themselves, but their arguments were weak and could not overturn my evidence.
After hearing both sides, the judge announced a ten-minute recess.
Ten minutes later, the hearing resumed.
The judge delivered the final verdict:
I was granted a divorce from Xu Li, with custody of our daughter awarded to me, and Xu Li was ordered to pay child support.
Upon hearing this verdict, the weight on my heart finally lifted.
I won!
I finally won!
I excitedly embraced my lawyer, thanking him for his help.
Meanwhile, Xu Li and Zhang Qingqing left the courtroom looking utterly defeated.
After leaving the courthouse, I immediately called my mom to share the good news.
Upon hearing the news, my mom was so excited that she cried.
"Xiao Qiu, you are simply amazing!"
Her voice trembled as she said, "I am so proud of you!"
I cried too.
I had invested so much effort and heart into this lawsuit.
Now, I finally received the reward I deserved.
I left that place of sorrow with my daughter and returned to the city where I worked.
I began a new life, working hard and caring for my daughter with all my heart.
I also continued to learn about investment and financial management, aiming to make my money work for me and create a better future for my daughter.
I believe my future will be even brighter!
...
A year later, my career was thriving, and several of my investments yielded substantial returns.
My life improved day by day, and my daughter grew happier.
We traveled to many places together and experienced countless wonderful moments.
The two of us relied on each other and lived a very happy life.
Since the divorce, Xu Li has been in a downward spiral.
He lost his job, his family, and everything he once had.
All that he possessed slipped away due to his own mistakes.
The last time I saw him was on a street corner.
He was in tattered clothes, unkempt, holding a broken bowl, begging passersby for change.
I looked at him without a flicker of emotion.
He had brought this upon himself.
I felt no sympathy for him, nor did I pity him.
All I wanted was to focus on my daughter and live our own lives.
As for Zhang Qingqing, it is said that she also left the city and has vanished without a trace.
Their story ends here.
But my story is just beginning.
On the night the case concluded, I sat by the window, sipping a glass of juice while chatting with my lawyer, Xiao Wang, on WeChat, thanking him for his assistance.
" sister Qiu, I'm glad everything turned out fine. This case has taught me a lesson as well."
"Oh? You, a professional lawyer, need to draw experience from my family's mess?"
"Of course! It's the first time I've seen two defendants so brazenly flip tables at each other... You know, Zhang Qingqing secretly added another piece of testimony at the last moment and stabbed Xu Li right in the back."
Raising an eyebrow at this message, I couldn't help but ask, "What is she up to now?"
A few seconds later, a voice message from Xiao Wang nearly made me drop my phone.
"Sorry, Your Honor... actually, that four-year-old child might not necessarily be Xu Li's."
I covered my mouth, stunned for several seconds before processing what I just heard.
Wow, this is getting interesting.
"This... how could she have the nerve—" I was halfway through typing when Xiao Wang replied instantly:
"She was pushed to her limits. She knows that admitting to cheating would tilt the judgment against her; plus, she’s losing everything with Xu Li's company. So in the end, she just dropped a nuclear bomb and directly tore apart their relationship to ruin Xu Li's reputation."
I sent a facepalm emoji, completely at a loss for words.
As I pondered over it, I couldn't help but laugh. Zhang Qingqing has completely treated Xu Li as a stepping stone; if they both go down together, she doesn't mind taking the fall herself.
Xu Li deserves this fate, though I felt a tinge of regret that it wasn't more satisfying.
Just as I was about to go to sleep, I suddenly received a text from an unknown number.
"Li Qiu, I'm giving you one last chance. Withdraw your lawsuit immediately. I don't want you or the child to get into any more trouble."
At the end of the message was a blurry screenshot from the community surveillance camera—at first glance, it appeared to be my daughter playing downstairs, being watched by a tall stranger.
My sleepiness vanished in an instant.
Cold sweat trickled down my back to my legs, and the phone in my hand felt icy and sharp.
Was it Xu Li or Zhang Qingqing?
I held my breath, my mind racing. A sinister premonition made me instinctively lock the door and scoop my daughter into bed, tucking her tightly under the covers, fearing something might happen.
I quickly dialed Xiao Wang's number. When he answered, I poured out everything that had happened.
“ sister Qiu, don’t panic. I have an idea; we can’t take this lightly,” he said.
Xiao Wang suggested that I call the police immediately and request them to patrol the area and check if the person who sent the message was nearby.
“At the same time, don’t move around at home. Wait until the police arrive before deciding on any action,” he advised. “Also, there’s a possibility that this is just a psychological game to see how scared you are.”
I tightened my grip on the phone, nodded, thanked Xiao Wang, and hung up before dialing 110.
The police arrived. They confirmed the general area from where the message originated but noted that the screenshot might have been fabricated. They urged me to remain vigilant and installed portable alarm devices in my home for 24-hour surveillance over the next two days.
For the first time, I felt the storm of external malice after my divorce had such a terrifying aftermath.
I couldn’t afford to lose focus. I told Xiao Wang that I wanted to hire a private detective to uncover even this last hidden “enemy” lurking in their shell...
A week later, the Detective Team sent me a report that left me utterly shocked.
"The source of the threatening messages is — Zhang Qingqing."
Having already lost the lawsuit and left the city, why was she still entangled with me?
The detective analyzed that Zhang Qingqing had long since run out of funds and had torn her face with Xu Li in court, which had led to her disgrace. Now, she could only resort to desperate measures, attempting to intimidate me into withdrawing the lawsuit against Xu Li in hopes of getting a share of the spoils.
My brows furrowed instantly; she was threatening my daughter! This had crossed my bottom line!
That night, I submitted the detective's report to the police and decided to pursue criminal charges against Zhang Qingqing. In the middle of the night, I received news that Zhang Qingqing had been apprehended at a cheap motel in another district, where the police discovered multiple disguised SIM cards and backups of threatening emails.
Upon hearing this news, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The next day, my mom pushed open my bedroom door. Seeing the fatigue on my face, she sighed softly.
"Xiao Qiu, it's all over now. You're completely safe."
"Yeah." I nodded. "Now that Zhang Qingqing has been caught, no one should dare to mess with us again."
Our conversation felt like a protective charm, allowing my tense nerves to finally relax after weeks of strain.
Yes, what was in the past was behind us; some lingering shadows had to be dealt with by the law and time.
...
In the days that followed, I devoted myself entirely to life with my daughter. Each day was busy as I accompanied her in studying, playing games, and chasing each other in the small garden of my new home.
As time passed and smiles became more frequent, I felt like I was regaining the carefree girl I once was.
I learned from my bank advisor that the cautious investments I had made in several projects were starting to pay off; now two-thirds of my account's dividends had doubled, making it effortless for me to consider starting a new venture in the future.
As my daughter gradually became more lively and cheerful at school, she understood that her mother was still persevering through all the hardships, rebuilding a new life.
This house was filled with new hope and vitality.
“Mom, can we go to the small lake in the suburbs this weekend?” One evening after dinner, she tugged at my hand and asked, “I want to paint the stars in the sky!”
I smiled, ruffling her little head and said, “Sure, I’ll go with you. This weekend will be a little adventure just for us!”
...
One afternoon, I happened to see the news on the bus that Xu Li had become engulfed in debt, “once again a laughingstock,” unable to find a way to turn things around. I also learned that Zhang Qingqing had been sentenced for threatening children and disturbing social stability, with no possibility of appeal.
Amidst the chaos of one act ending and another beginning, this “drama” came to a close.
But my own “drama” was just beginning to unveil its most brilliant curtain.
I pushed my daughter along the grassy paths outside the city, basking in the warm sunlight that filled our sleeves.
Our good story was about to unfold at just the right moment.
(End of text.)
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