Wang Gang took his parents into the court. Tian Yulan's lawyer Che Zilun handled the business with ease, and then someone took Wang Gang and the others to a small conference room.
Not long after everyone had been sitting, two people walked into the conference room.
Che Zilun immediately stood up and greeted the visitors respectfully.
"President Fang, why are you on duty today?"
The person on the left who Che Zilun greeted was a man in his forties, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and holding a thermos cup. Next to him was a young man in his twenties.
"Lawyer Che, I haven't seen you for a long time!" The middle-aged man smiled at Che Zilun and then sat down on the main seat.
Wang Gang and Tian Yulan sat on both sides of the conference table.
"Hello everyone, I am the legal official responsible for your case, and this is my legal assistant and clerk Gao Yanan."
Che Zilun introduced Tian Yulan: "Judge Fang is also the president of the filing tribunal. He has worked in the court for more than 20 years and is very experienced."
Yan's father and Yan's mother were a little panicked when they heard this. Seeing how familiar Che Zilun was with Fang Bo, they were worried that the judge would favor Tian Yulan.
"Don't be nervous, everyone. Before your divorce case is filed, mediation is required according to the court's rules." Fang Bo looked very kind and spoke in a calm and unhurried tone, which made people feel like spring breeze.
"I have read the information submitted by lawyer Che. You have no disagreements about the distribution of marital property. You only have a dispute over child custody." President Fang pushed up his glasses and said.
Che Zilun said: "Yes, President Fang, my client has no objection to the distribution of property. He advocates that the marital property should be distributed equally in accordance with the marriage law, but my client must have custody of the child."
Fang Bo nodded, looked at the information and said, "Your child is ten years old. Children of this age are usually given to their mothers."
Yan's father and Yan's mother became anxious when they heard this. Yan's father said: "My grandson's surname is Yan, so he should be awarded to our Yan family."
Wang Gang grabbed Yan's father and said to Fang Bo: "I'm sorry, President Fang, my father is too excited."
Fang Bo smiled and said: "It's understandable that the old man is worried about his grandson. I didn't finish what I just said.
Usually when parents are divorced and the children are still young, the chances of the award being awarded to the mother are higher.
But I have read the information about your two families. The father’s side has a better economic foundation and the family structure is not complicated, so it has an advantage over the mother’s side.”
Tian Yulan was anxious. Just as she was about to speak, Che Zilun stopped her.
"This is mediation. President Fang is just expressing his personal views. Don't worry."
President Fang nodded and said: "I have read the information of both parties and feel that both parents have their own advantages, but I still have to ask, are you really sure you want a divorce?"
Tian Yulan immediately said: "Leave, we must leave."
President Fang raised his eyebrows, looked at Wang Gang and asked, "What about you?"
Wang Gang nodded and said: "If she wants to leave, she can leave!"
When President Fang heard this, he already knew what was going on.
"In this case, your main issue is the custody of your children. I hope you can think more about your children and listen to your children's opinions on this matter."
Wang Gang said: "Yes, I agree with President Fang's point of view. The child can follow whoever he wants. I will have no objection."
President Fang smiled and said: "This will make your case much easier to handle."
"Ms. Tian, do you have the same opinion?"
Tian Yulan nodded and said, "Yes."
President Fang smiled and said: "That's right, that's right. Divorce is very harmful to children. It would not be good for anyone if a lawsuit was filed."
Now that you have reached an agreement, let’s consult the children’s opinions!”
Tian Yulan said: "The child went to school today and did not come to the court."
President Fang waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter. I know you are usually busy with work, and your child is also busy with school now. We can't delay his study. We can make an appointment. I will visit your home after get off work and ask the child's opinion alone."
Che Zilun said with a smile: "President Fang is still so dedicated and devoted to his job, and he never forgets his work after get off work!"
"It's okay, it's all about serving the people!" Fang Bo said with a smile.
Fang Bo spoke like an official, and communicated with Wang Gang and Tian Yulan, asking them to go back and prepare for a home visit at seven o'clock tonight.
After the home visit, both parties went to the court to hear the opinions of President Fang.
Wang Gang returned home temporarily with his parents. He will not go to work today. He will return to Tian Yulan's house after sending his parents back. During the home visit in the evening, both parents must be present at the same time.
After returning home, Wang Gang saw two large suitcases at the door.
"I have collected all your things for you, you can take them back tonight." Tian Yulan said calmly while sitting on the sofa.
"Does Ziyou know about our divorce?" Wang Gang came over and asked.
"I told him yesterday. He was very excited, but he soon calmed down. He didn't make any fuss this morning and went directly to school."
Wang Gang nodded and said: "That's good. I still say what I said. No matter what, I don't want to hurt Ziyou. I hope you can respect Ziyou's choice."
Tian Yulan snorted coldly: "Ziyou will never choose you."
Wang Gang said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter who you choose. As long as Ziyou chooses by himself, I will support him. I will always be his father."
When Tian Yulan heard this, her cold face softened, but the couple never said a word again.
Wang Gang moved his suitcase to the car, and after seeing that it was almost time, he was ready to pick up his son from school.
Unexpectedly, Tian Yulan did not discuss with Wang Gang at all and drove to pick up her son by herself. She might be afraid that Wang Gang would instill some bad ideas into his son on the way and affect his judgment.
Wang Gang let her go, went home, looked in the refrigerator, and started preparing dinner.
Around 5:30, Tian Yulan took Yan Ziyou home, and Wang Gang's dinner was almost done.
"Dad, are you back?" Yan Ziyou was very happy to see Wang Gang.
"Put down your schoolbag quickly, wash your hands and eat." Wang Gang smiled at his son.
Yan Ziyou ran to the study room as fast as he could, put down his schoolbag, washed his hands, and then consciously sat down at the dining table.
This may be the last time a family of three sits together to eat, and Tian Yulan didn't show off her face.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Yan Ziyou looked at his parents and finally noticed something, his eyes immediately turned red.
Wang Gang touched his son's head and said, "Don't cry, Ziyou. Although your parents are separated, you are still our son, and this will never change."
Yan Ziyou's tears flowed out uncontrollably, and she cried very sadly, but she did not persuade Wang Gang and Tian Yulan not to divorce.
It's not that he doesn't want to persuade, but he knows that his parents have delayed it for so long. Now that they have made a decision, it is impossible to persuade him.
The family had a peaceful meal, even in silence. After the meal, Tian Yulan also told Yan Ziyou about the judge's home visit.
"Ziyou, the judge will come over later and ask you questions. You have to answer them well." Tian Yulan glanced at Wang Gang and said.
Wang Gang said to Yan Ziyou: "Ziyou, you can answer whatever you want, don't have any worries."
Yan Ziyou looked at Wang Gang, then at Tian Yulan, and finally lowered his head.
The family of three waited until seven o'clock, and President Fang arrived as promised.
"This is kid Yan Ziyou! Don't be afraid, I'm the judge." Fang Bo was very kind to Yan Ziyou, and he must have had experience in dealing with children before.
"Can you two step aside for a moment? I want to talk to Ziyou alone." Fang Bo said to Wang Gang and Tian Yulan.
Wang Gang and Tian Yulan walked into the bedroom reluctantly, leaving Fang Bo and Yan Ziyou alone in the living room.
As soon as Tian Yulan entered the bedroom, she put her ear to the door, hoping to hear the conversation in the living room.
"So what if you overheard it?" Wang Gang couldn't help but said with a smile.
Tian Yulan listened hard and made sure she couldn't hear any sound, then she retracted her head in despair.
About ten minutes later, Fang Bo knocked on the bedroom door, and Tian Yulan couldn't wait to open the door.
"President Fang, have you finished talking to Ziyou?"
"Yes, child Yan Ziyou and I have already reached an agreement. Tomorrow you and Mr. Yan will come to the court with your children and we will communicate."
Tian Yulan wanted to ask Yan Ziyou who he had chosen, but Fang Bo had no intention of answering.
After Fang Bo left, Tian Yulan wanted to ask Yan Ziyou, but Yan Ziyou went back to his bedroom directly, not wanting to pay attention to Tian Yulan, and seemed to be losing his temper.
"Give Ziyou some time, it will not be easy for him to accept our divorce." Wang Gang advised Tian Yulan.
"Humph!" Tian Yulan snorted coldly, but did not question Yan Ziyou again.
Wang Gang saw that it was almost time, took one last look at this home, and then returned to his parents' home.
Early the next morning, Wang Gang and his parents came to the court again. It was still the same conference room. Tian Yulan and Yan Ziyou were already sitting there.
Soon Fang Bo came over with his legal assistant, sorted out the information, and then said: "I communicated with the child Yan Ziyou yesterday, and he also expressed his wish to live with his father after his parents divorced."
Yan's father and Yan's mother beamed with joy when they heard this, but Tian Yulan felt like she was mourning for her heir.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible, Ziyou can't choose him." Tian Yulan stood up excitedly and shouted.
