Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle-Chapter 591: Republic Divorced Wife Cannon Fodder (5)

Madam Huo had hoped Luo Ning would give the matter some serious thought, so she didn’t come over again that day.

The next day, Luo Ning woke up from a good sleep, head clear and no more swelling or pain in the eyes.

After washing up, she went to the adjacent study and wrote a divorce paper, folding it and tucking it into her sleeve.

Still dressed in the old-fashioned style of a woman, she had recently lost weight because of her sour mood and lack of appetite, which also made her face a bit pale.

Luo Ning applied some rouge and lipstick to herself, which improved her complexion significantly.

She wasn’t a forsaken wife; there was no need for her to look wan and weak.

Just after she had finished applying her makeup, Hai Yun walked in.

"Young Madam, Madam asks for you in the main hall," said Hai Yun perfunctorily, without warmth or chill.

Luo Ning didn’t lash out at her right then; it would be meaningless in the Huo family.

She stood up and said coldly, "Let’s go."

Hai Yun choked, having thought that the Young Madam would soften first.

Moreover, she always felt there was something off. Shouldn’t the Young Madam appear heartbroken and haggard?

How come she looked healthier now than she had in recent times?

Besides Hai Yun, Luo Ning also took Xue Liu with her.

When they arrived at the main hall, Luo Ning saw Madam Huo and Huo Sichen sitting and talking.

Madam Huo’s face bore a slight anger, seemingly very dissatisfied with her son.

Huo Sichen, on the other hand, looked rebellious and impatient, clearly not taking anything in.

Apart from the two of them, the Eldest Young Madam, the Second Young Madam, and Huo Sichen’s full sister, Huo Mingzhu, were also present.

Commander Huo was not there, obviously having deliberately avoided the situation.

Luo Ning was familiar with this scene; she remembered something similar from her memory.

She wasn’t intimidated and was fully prepared.

When Luo Ning entered, several pairs of eyes turned to her.

Huo Mingzhu gave Luo Ning a disdainful glance and said with a pout, "Making so many people wait; such poor manners."

She had always disliked this stiff, old-fashioned sister-in-law, who insisted on marrying her fifth brother, even despising her from the bottom of her heart.

She thought that only someone like Ran Yinyin, a confident and fashionable new-era woman, was worthy of her brother.

But that was fine. After today, this annoying woman would no longer be her sister-in-law.

Unlike before, Luo Ning did not greet Madam Huo with a bow.

Hearing Huo Mingzhu’s words, she didn’t respond with the usual tolerance and self-deprecation.

She raised an eyebrow, "My manners might be poor, but Miss Huo’s manners seem to be excellent. This is the first time I’ve seen a younger sister-in-law speak so insolently."

"Is this the kind of female student Beicheng University produces? I’ve certainly learned something new."

Huo Mingzhu had used her family’s influence to get into Beicheng University.

And she always prided herself on her university education, often using it to scorn and look down upon the original lady of the house, the old-fashioned Young Madam.

Funny enough, the Eldest Young Madam and the Second Young Madam were also ladies from old-fashioned aristocratic families, yet Huo Mingzhu did not ridicule or use sarcastic words with them.

It was merely snobbery, after all, the Eldest Young Madam’s maternal family was now highly utilized by Commander Huo and had given birth to the Huo family’s eldest grandson.

Therefore, even though her husband was dead, the Eldest Young Madam was living well and respected in the Huo family.

The Second Young Madam also had a strong background, and was importantly loved and protected by the Second Young Master.

As for the other two concubinary sisters-in-law, while Huo Mingzhu would verbally disdain them, she was not as excessive as she was with the original inhabitant of the body.

After all, those two half-brothers were not easy targets either.

Only the original lady, now without her powerful father, and with uncles who only offered token gestures of familial duty, came from a family that was now far inferior to the current Huo family.

Furthermore, her husband did not favor her, and her mother-in-law’s affection was only lip service, making her an easy target for Huo Mingzhu to bully.

Although her family background was not as prestigious as the other two madams, the original lady’s dowry and her personal savings were the most substantial among the five daughters-in-law, and she was generous with her money.

That’s why she was not only generous to Madam Huo and Huo Sichen, but also to Huo Mingzhu and the other sisters-in-law, and to her nieces and nephews.

Huo Mingzhu often coveted the belongings of the original body’s owner; she would simply give them away as soon as the person asked for them.

When Huo Mingzhu had her eye on something outside, she would pretend to invite her three sisters-in-law from the direct family line to go shopping with her. Then she would come up with various excuses, like not bringing enough money or not having enough pocket money, and, in the end, it was usually the original owner who ended up footing the bill.

But everyone else just felt it was only natural.

After all, in Huo Mingzhu’s eyes, the original owner was just a divorced wife clinging to the Huo family and not leaving, relying on the Huo family for food and shelter. Why should she care about parting with a bit of money?

But she didn’t consider that the original owner had spent countless times more on Huo Mingzhu and the gifts for her than the amount she had enjoyed from the Huo family’s provisions.

The original owner had constantly yielded for the sake of surviving in both Huo Sichen’s world and the Huo family. However, she wasn’t going to indulge this thankless and short-sighted wretch.

Everyone present was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting Luo Ning to speak such words.

If it had been the past, Luo Ning wouldn’t have talked back, but would have lowered her head and endured it, apologizing for her late arrival.

What was happening today?

The Eldest Young Madam and the Second Young Madam even secretly exchanged glances, feeling that things weren’t going as they had expected.

But they had come today to enjoy the show.

They didn’t particularly like or dislike their sister-in-law, Luo Ning, and their interactions were not close.

According to their mother-in-law’s intentions, the divorce between their younger brother and his wife was certain, but the family wanted to keep Luo Ning.

At first, they couldn’t understand why, but then they thought of Luo Ning’s ample dowry, and that her father had once been a benefactor to Commander Huo. Kicking her out just like that could potentially harm the Huo family’s reputation.

The new-fashioned citizens wouldn’t criticize Huo Sichen for opposing an arranged marriage and choosing divorce; instead, they would agree with his spirit and act of rebellion.

But those patriarchs from big families wouldn’t think so.

Peeling back the so-called pursuit of a free marriage and breaking away from the feudal dregs, the truth was that the Huo family and Huo Wushao had wronged Luo Ning.

He had run off to study abroad on the very day of the wedding, and four years later, he had returned to demand a divorce. Where did this leave Luo Ning and her late father?

Of course, they looked down on Fifth Young Master’s actions somewhat, yet they refused to say it out loud.

Instead, they would follow Huo Mu’s instructions and try to persuade Luo Ning to stay.

Huo Mingzhu’s face flushed a mix of red and pale green as she was ridiculed by Luo Ning—it was her first time being rebuked like this.

"What kind of sister-in-law do you think you are? I don’t acknowledge it. My brother is going to divorce you today," she glared at Luo Ning.

Luo Ning casually walked over and sat down.

Pouring herself a cup of tea, she said, "Until I am divorced from him, even if it’s just for one more minute, I am still your sister-in-law."

"So, your upbringing is really good, I’ve seen for myself. I’ll have the chance to spread the word for you in the future, so everyone can learn from Lady Huo’s standard of upbringing."

"Let them learn about the upbringing and style of women in the new era."

Huo Mingzhu was fuming, "If you dare to tarnish my reputation, I won’t let you off."

This woman intended to go out and ruin her reputation, which was simply too wicked.

Luo Ning then seemed to have an epiphany, "So you do realize you lack manners!"

"You!" Huo Mingzhu was choked with anger.

She stamped her foot in anger and petulantly complained to Huo Mu and Huo Wushao, "Mother, Fifth Brother, she’s bullying me."

Huo Mu naturally was not pleased with Luo Ning’s sarcastic remarks about her daughter.

But faced with Luo Ning’s sudden change of demeanor, she too was uncertain, suspecting that her daughter-in-law might have been hit hard by her son’s divorce.

She awkwardly smiled, "Third daughter-in-law, Mingzhu didn’t do it on purpose. Don’t take it to heart."

Then she shot Huo Mingzhu a warning glance.

Her plan was not yet fulfilled, and she couldn’t let her daughter mess it up.

Wouldn’t there be chances to get even after keeping Luo Ning at Huo Mansion?

Her daughter was simply raised a bit too naïve and simple-minded.

Huo Sichen was also surprised by Luo Ning’s behavior that day.

Nevertheless, he didn’t take it to heart.

In his eyes, Luo Ning was just a boring woman with no temper and a soft disposition. This was nothing more than a bluff.

Impatiently looking at Luo Ning, he said, "If you have something to say, direct it at me. Don’t use my sister as a shield to take advantage of her."