CHAPTER 149: CHAPTER 149: REAPING WHAT YOU SOW

Liu Yongming then realized that Lin Qin was no longer the same and went home with a dark face.

"Mom, big brother, you should ask sister-in-law to apologize to Lin Qin and seek her forgiveness. I really have no other way."

Upon hearing the suggestion to apologize to Lin Qin, Ma Cuihua immediately exploded, "She definitely cheated! If she could cheat in the college entrance exam, she could definitely find someone to frame your sister-in-law. Otherwise, why can’t you handle it?"

Seeing Ma Cuihua’s stubbornness, Liu Yongming gave up, "Whatever, I’ve already tried every connection I could find, and there are still a ton of things to do at work, plus I have to do overtime later. You all figure it out yourselves."

Liu Yongguo’s face turned a shade whiter, and he stepped forward to hold Liu Yongming, with a hint of pleading in his expression, "Ah Ming, Mom isn’t wrong. Look, all of you have been studying since you were young, working tirelessly for over ten years and you might not even make it to high school. She barely tried and got in with just two years of study, could she be a genius? If she were that great, she wouldn’t have been so foolish before, right?"

Liu Yongming impatiently frowned, "All of this is your speculation and assumptions! The fact is that she took a public exam at the education bureau and did well. There were a bunch of leaders invigilating, she couldn’t have cheated. Facts speak louder than words, your stubbornness is meaningless!

Moreover, sister-in-law is illiterate and doesn’t understand the law. Big brother should know something about it. Randomly accusing others with solid evidence, if it were during the feudal era, would get you shot. It’s just that now everyone advocates for civility, so since Liu Li has been to the police station frequently, do you not take it seriously anymore?

Anyway, I’ve thought of every possible way. Now there’s just one path to seek Lin Qin’s forgiveness. If it doesn’t work, whatever penalty the police station decides on, so be it. I really have no other options."

As he spoke, Liu Yongming glanced at Ma Cuihua with dissatisfaction and frowned, "Mom, you’re at home every day cursing everyone around, nearby there’s no one of any significance, so offending them doesn’t matter. But with Lin Qin, you’d better not provoke her again. That woman is very troublesome, this isn’t the first time!"

"I’m afraid of her? That b*tch better not fall into my hands, or I’ll show her a lesson! Just thinking about Ah Li’s matter makes me angry, that b*tch deserves to die!" Ma Cuihua’s eyes were wide open, almost spewing fire.

Liu Yongming couldn’t argue with her and turned to leave.

Liu Yongguo wrestled with his thoughts and ultimately gritted his teeth before going to the police station to see Xu Manzhi and explain the situation to her.

Xu Manzhi cried miserably but with an unsatisfied look, "Lin Qin just used some trick; otherwise, how could she have gotten into the college? I’m not wrong. Why arrest me? Now everyone must be laughing at me. I won’t be able to face anyone in the future, boo hoo..."

She cared most about face. Previously, at home, she was strong-willed, and outside, she always had to have an upper hand. Now, she couldn’t assert herself at home, and outside...

The more Xu Manzhi thought about it, the more she felt despairing.

Liu Yongguo was anxious, "That’s why I want you to quickly lower your head and apologize. Let’s get out of here fast; being locked up for more days means more people would know you went to the police station, plus your job. I went over today saying you’re sick, taking two days off. If after two days you still don’t show up for work, how are we going to explain it then?"

Xu Manzhi froze for a moment and finally felt fear.

Her job was secured by Liu Yongming after returning by using connections, working as a temp at the sugar factory. The salary wasn’t much, but it was decent, and even her maternal family looked upon her more favorably. If she lost the job... No, she couldn’t lose it!

"Alright! I’ll apologize to her!" Xu Manzhi bit her lip in shame and anger, speaking words she found extremely humiliating.

Liu Yongguo breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly informed the police.

The police, however, responded indifferently, "Got it, we’ll inform the other party. If they’re willing to reconcile, we’ll let you know. If not, there’s nothing we can do."

Liu Yongguo never expected that even after they conceded, the matter wasn’t resolved and became anxious, "Officer, could you please put in a good word? It was my wife’s moment of confusion, she truly realizes her mistake now..."

The officer patiently listened and then told Liu Yongguo to leave.

In the following two days, there was no word from the police. Liu Yongguo’s heart sank gradually, and Ma Cuihua wasn’t as arrogant as before, not even daring to curse Lin Qin loudly.

On the fourth day of Xu Manzhi being detained, the director from the sugar factory and some staff came to visit the "sick" Xu Manzhi.

However, before they even reached the door, they heard tales about Xu Manzhi on the streets, learning she was arrested by the police. Their expressions turned quite colorful upon learning of her false accusations.

This was a major taboo for them since who knows if someone daring to falsely accuse others might do the same to them one day.

So, the group of leaders didn’t even go to the Liu family and turned back to the factory.

The next day, as soon as Xu Manzhi was released from the police station, she received news of being fired from the sugar factory. She went crazy at home for over an hour, cursing Lin Qin, calling Liu Yongming cold-blooded, Liu Yongguo a coward, and Ma Cuihua a troublemaker.

Ma Cuihua retaliated, and the whole courtyard became chaotic, with neighbors coming to watch the spectacle.

Liu Ling stood on a stool at home, spying as usual.

This time, even Granny Liu didn’t stop her.

Liu Ling, after watching, still wanting more, got down from the stool and told Granny Liu, "Grandma, I’m going to find Sister Lin Qin tomorrow."

Granny Liu knew what her granddaughter was plotting and scolded her, "Come back early, also, avoid that crazy Ma Cuihua if you can."

Ever since the last dispute between the two families, Granny Liu always thought Ma Cuihua was a ticking time bomb.

"Got it!" Liu Ling hopped off to her room.

The next morning, she went to the seafood shop to ask about Lin Qin’s whereabouts.

Lin Yi was particularly welcoming to Liu Ling, "If you are looking for Ah Qin, you should go to Nanyu. Once at Nanxi, call for the boatman Grandpa, he will take you to Nanyu. Just as well, you haven’t been there before, you can go and have some fun."

Liu Ling was indeed at leisure, immediately nodding in agreement, and rode her bicycle to Nanxi.

Following Lin Yi’s instructions, she successfully arrived at Nanyu.

Shouting a couple of times outside, after a while, the gate finally opened.

Lin Qin was particularly surprised to see Liu Ling, "Hurry and come in."

Once Liu Ling was on the island, she was stunned by the grand and luxurious three-and-a-half-story building in front of her, "Oh my gosh! Sis! Your family is really wealthy! I’ve only seen houses like this in newspapers, and they were in black and white!"

"It’s not that exaggerated!" Lin Qin playfully scolded while leading her inside, asking, "I made some popsicles and ice cream myself, and picked some watermelons this morning to chill in the well water. Have an ice cream first, and then we’ll have watermelon."

As they spoke, Lin Qin brought out a plate of lychees and mangoes, "These are fruits my dad grew, we have plenty at home. Take some back with you later and let Grandma have a taste."

"Sis, you’re too kind!" Liu Ling said, feeling a bit reserved.

After glancing around at the house’s decor and appliances, she had a deeper understanding of the Chen family’s wealth, "No wonder you could prepare for exams in peace. I get it now. No wonder Grandma always says to marry the right person."