Chapter 523: Seeking Trouble
Chapter 523: Seeking Trouble
Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei were taking the children to the town's market, and as she sat in the passenger seat, she asked, "Will you drop us off at the restaurant? I'll take the kids for a meal, and you can go home first. You can come back to pick us up from the restaurant later."
Li Xiu Xian was worried that only Zhou Chengsen and her in-laws might not be able to handle the situation when her family came to visit.
Zhou Chenglei shook his head, "No need. There won't be too many people, and Second Brother can handle it alone."
Zhou Chenglei was someone who wouldn't leave if he should stay, and he would never stay if he shouldn't.
Jiang Xia didn't know much about Li Xiu Xian's brothers, but he understood them.
Despite the large number of Li family members, the father and sons were all afraid of death and wouldn't dare to fight.
Knowing that Zhou Chenglei was at home, it was unlikely that any of Li Xiu Xian's brothers would show up.
Moreover, this time, Li Xiu Xian was in the wrong, and her mistake was outrageous. The Li family was at fault, and they wouldn't dare to make a big fuss.
They weren't afraid of losing face, but they were still concerned about Li Xiu Xian losing her job.
Liao Ruixiang's wife probably didn't know about this matter yet. If it blew up, wouldn't Liao Ruixiang's wife come knocking on Li Xiu Xian's door to settle the score?
Human nature was selfish, and people tended to act in their own self-interest.
Causing trouble wouldn't benefit the Li family; in fact, it would likely bring them more harm. How could they possibly make a scene?
It had to be said that Zhou Chenglei understood the Li family very well.
Only three people from the Li family came: Li Xiu Xian's parents and her eldest sister-in-law.
This lineup indicated that they weren't here to stir up trouble or fight; they had come to mediate.
As soon as Li Xiu Xian's mother arrived at Zhou's house, she went forward and pulled Zhou's mother's hand, "Mother-in-law, I'm so sorry! I don't even have the face to see you!"
Zhou's mother, with a dark expression, dodged her grip, "You know that, and that's fine! Since you don't want to see me, why are you here? Are you looking for trouble? Get out! I don't want to see any of you again!
Li Xiu Xian's job would be safe.
Li Xiu Xian's mother-and-blue plastic bags and a snake-skin bag as she came to the Zhou residence.
Li Xiu Xian's father said, "Mother-in-law, please calm down. This is all because of Avian's momentary confusion. Let's discuss how to resolve the issue between her and Asen."
Zhou's mother, hands on her hips, said, "There's nothing to discuss. They must divorce! I won't allow such a person to step into our home again! What nonsense!"
Li Xiu Xian's father was truly annoyed by Zhou's mother's unreasonable attitude. "Where's Asen? I'll discuss with him how to resolve this."
Zhou's mother said, "Discuss what? There's nothing to discuss. Divorce! They must divorce! You all can leave too! Leave, leave, leave!"
Li Xiu Xian's father said, "Even if they divorce, we should still discuss how to go about it, right?"
Zhou's mother said, "Are you going to compensate us for our son? Go ahead! Bring it! At least you'll have a little conscience left, and after you pay up, get out!"
Li Xiu Xian's father was speechless.
Li Xiu Xian's eldest sister-in-law couldn't hold back anymore, "Are you out of your mind? My younger sister has been your daughter-in-law for so many years, working like a cow and a horse, and she even gave birth to a daughter for Zhou Chengsen. Doesn't she deserve some credit for that? Even if they divorce, it's you who should compensate us! How dare you ask us for money?"
Li Xiu Xian's mother also spoke up, "Today, if Zhou Chengsen wants a divorce, fine! Pay up! My daughter can't have been his wife for so many years for nothing! Compensate her with five thousand yuan, the house in town, and half of the boat, which she also paid for. From now on, our two families will each take care of the child for half a month! Additionally, Zhou Chengsen must give Avian twenty yuan for living expenses each month, and only then can they divorce. Otherwise, it's out of the question!"
"Pfft!" Zhou's mother, hands still on her hips, spat on the ground. "You're the ones who want to eat shit! Damn it! She goes out and messes around with men, and she still has the nerve to ask for compensation? She wants the boat, the house, and five thousand yuan! I haven't even asked for the three hundred yuan of betrothal money back, and you're already laughing at me! You shameless hussy, and you still want compensation and living expenses?"
We won't give her any money, and she'll just get away with it!..."
Zhou Mu was so angry that she couldn't control her words, and all sorts of harsh words came out: "We don't have any money! The divorce must happen! Do you think our family is a charity, treating everyone equally and saving all sentient beings? If you want compensation, go find her lover to pay for it! Let her lover support her! Otherwise, is she just sleeping with him for free? She's sleeping with someone without any benefits, how shameless is she? How low can she get?"
"She's so capable, and she still wants living expenses? Go find a man to sleep with and then come to us for money! I want to see how generous the Li family is, having their daughter-in-law impregnated by another man, and then giving them money, a house, and even monthly living expenses to support the child!"
"Hmph!" Zhou Mu was so angry she couldn't contain it. The more she cursed, the angrier she became, and soon she was panting with rage. "I'm so done! And you still have the nerve to come asking for money! If I didn't know better, I'd think you did something honorable! Do you want me to give you another banner to praise you? Should I invite a lion dance troupe to perform and celebrate for you, letting the whole world know?"
Li Mu's face turned ashen, and he almost couldn't catch his breath.
Li Fu was also speechless with anger.
Zhou Chengsen came out holding two red, white, and blue plastic bags. "All of Li Xiu Xian's belongings are here. When she got married, she only brought a quilt, a pair of washbasins, a pair of kettles, and a pair of towels. There's nothing else. The quilt, washbasins, and kettles are all in the bags."
"The money for the towels, her share of the boat and house purchases, I'll give it to her tomorrow after we get the divorce certificate. I won't owe her a single cent! If you accept it, take the things and leave; if not, we'll see each other in court! Li Xiu Xian is at fault, and if she loses the lawsuit, all the expenses incurred will be borne by the losing party."
Zhou Chengsen glared at the two elders. "I have evidence of Li Xiu Xian's infidelity, and she's pregnant with another man's child. You can keep causing a scene, but it's a small matter to lose face; losing your livelihood is a bigger issue! You won't get any benefits from me! Don't even think about getting a single cent! If you want money or favors, you've come to the wrong person! You've made me angry, and now everyone knows about it. Zhou Ying can't hold her head up in the village, and I can make sure you won't get away with this! I have evidence of your previous theft while working on the boat! Think about what would happen if I took this evidence to the police?"
"Be at the Civil Affairs Bureau by 8 AM sharp tomorrow, or I'll go to the police station!"
Li Fu: "..."
Li Mu: "..."
Zhou Mu picked up a broom to chase them off. "Get out! Take Li Xiu Xian's things and get out!"
The three members of the Li family grabbed the bag and ran off, chased by Zhou Mu's broom. She slammed the courtyard gate shut after they left.
She was so angry, her chest hurt.
How could such a capable son of hers end up with such a woman and suffer like this?
How will he be able to hold his head up at work from now on?
What will become of Zhou Ying?
Li Xiu Xian is despicable!
Zhou Mu couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
(End of Chapter)
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