CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 43: WIPED OUT IN ONE GO

When he registered his marriage with Fang Meixiang earlier, he saw that the name on Fang Meixiang’s household registration book was indeed "Fang Meixiang," and he asked about it at that time.

Fang Meixiang explained that her family had her fortune told, which said that the name Fang Yin was not suitable for her, so she changed it when she went to college.

He didn’t think much of it since people around here were particularly superstitious. In this day and age, traditional beliefs are frowned upon, and everything has to be done quietly, so he sensibly didn’t ask further. He never expected the truth to be like this!

Liu Yongming, as Fang Meixiang’s partner, was taken away by the police.

Ma Cuihua went berserk, rolling on the ground and crying, "You can’t take my son! He knew nothing about Fang Meixiang. If he did, he would never have married an imposter! Officers, he’s really innocent!"

Li Guang frowned, "Auntie, we will investigate whether Liu Yongming is innocent. If he’s not involved, we’ll bring him back."

Ma Cuihua continued to wail loudly.

When Liu Yongming walked out of the courtyard, he found neighbors standing outside the door with umbrellas, silently watching the drama.

Li San’s mother looked at Liu Yongming’s back and said coolly, "You see, this is karma! Abandoning his wife and daughter for a woman who faked her identity to go to college, ending up like this, tsk tsk tsk... and he calls himself college-educated! I’ve never seen someone so stupid!"

Granny Liu agreed wholeheartedly, sighing and shaking her head, "Poor Lin Qin and Yaya, suffering all those injustices for no reason!"

To Granny Liu, the Liu family mistreated Lin Qin and Liu Yaya just to pair Liu Yongming with Fang Meixiang. If they had known Fang Meixiang’s true nature, they would not have treated Lin Qin and her daughter this way.

Li San’s mother pursed her lips, "Aunt, you’re not seeing it right! Lin Qin and her daughter getting away from the Liu family is their good fortune! Had they stayed, who knows if they could have survived? We should be happy for Lin Qin and Yaya instead."

Li San tugged at his mother, "Mom, stop talking. What if Liu Yongming’s mom comes out with a knife?"

Li San’s mother snorted derisively, "It’s true, though! There’s not a good one in that family. A nest of dogs can’t house a phoenix, and Lin Qin and her daughter leaving Liu Yongming is liberation from a sea of suffering. How am I wrong?"

"But you don’t have to say it out loud," Li San shook his head, helpless against his mother’s sharp tongue.

Granny Liu, with her old-fashioned views, always believed in not destroying a marriage even if it meant demolishing a temple, but even she had nothing to say about the Liu family’s behavior. She just sighed and turned back inside.

The next morning.

When Chen Wenjun and Lin Qin came to set up their stall, they indeed heard many people discussing the Liu family’s situation.

She brought Chen Wenjun confidently to set up their fish stall outside Granny Jin Hua’s house.

Granny Jin Hua was shocked when she saw Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun early in the morning, "Lin Qin, you’re... selling fish?"

Lin Qin grinned, "Auntie, can I borrow your door front for my stall? This is my husband, Chen Wenjun."

Granny Jin Hua’s gossiping eyes fell on Chen Wenjun, sizing him up for a while before asking hesitantly, "Is he the one the Liu family tried to set up?"

Lin Qin nodded, "Yes, it’s him! Thanks to the Liu family’s drama, I ended up with a good man."

"Oh! Really? Young man, aren’t you one of the Dang people? Not married?" Granny Jin Hua probed with the enthusiasm of someone tracing a family lineage.

Chen Wenjun replied good-naturedly, "Yes, I was divorced, now married to Ah Qin."

Granny Jin Hua clicked her tongue immediately, "You got lucky! Our Lin Qin is virtuous, hardworking, and sensible. She’s really impeccable! You should treat her well, and Yaya too, such a sweet and sensible girl!"

"Auntie, rest assured, Yaya is like my own daughter, and I treasure her!" Chen Wenjun responded crisply, without a hint of hesitation.

This attitude greatly pleased Granny Jin Hua.

Lin Qin smiled, "Auntie, Wenjun treats Yaya very well. Look, the clothes and hair I have are all paid for by Wenjun, and Yaya too; back when we were with the Liu family, we didn’t even have decent clothes. Now Yaya wears new clothes, eats well, lives well, and her little face has gotten fatter. Next time we have time, I’ll bring her to buy candy from you."

"That’s wonderful!" Granny Jin Hua beamed with a broad smile, then nudged Lin Qin’s back, lowering her voice, "Let me tell you something that will make you happy. Liu Yongming’s new wife, the one who took someone else’s identity to get into college, was arrested by the police last night!

Before, Ma Cuihua used to parade that woman around town, bragging that her daughter-in-law was college-educated. Now look at her, she’s utterly disgraced and probably won’t dare to show her face for the next couple of years."

"Really?" Lin Qin, too excited to keep selling fish, chased after Granny Jin Hua for details about the previous night’s events.

The two huddled together, whispering and laughing.

Sharp-eyed people quickly recognized Lin Qin, and soon a crowd gathered, showering her with praise.

Lin Qin took the opportunity to introduce Chen Wenjun, talking about how well he treated her and Liu Yaya, and showed off her clothes and hairstyle.

Seeing her doing well, everyone laughed even more at the Liu family.

Liu Li headed out early in the morning and saw Lin Qin surrounded by people as soon as she got to the street.

Noticing Lin Qin had cut her hair and was wearing new clothes, chatting and laughing with everyone, Liu Li became furious and kicked over their water bucket, spilling all the fish.

The street fell silent for a moment, and all eyes were on Liu Li.

Liu Li glared resentfully at Lin Qin.

Lin Qin sneered and stepped forward, "Wenjun, the fish are spilled and no longer fresh. Make her pay for them. If she can’t pay today, send her to the police station. It’s not like it’s the first or second time her family has been involved with them."

Liu Li turned to run, but Lin Qin was faster, pinning her down and slapping her twice without hesitation, "That’s for kicking my fish, you shameless little bitch!"

She hadn’t forgotten Liu Li’s kicks from when she first regained consciousness.

Liu Li fought back fiercely, scratching Lin Qin’s arms, leaving deep bloody marks.

Instead of feeling pain, Lin Qin laughed excitedly and began clawing at Liu Li’s face in the same manner.

It looked as if she intended to ruin Liu Li’s face.

The two were locked in a fierce brawl on the street.

It was the first time the local residents who knew Lin Qin had seen her be so feisty.

Realizing the situation, they hurried to intervene.

Lin Qin was adamant that Liu Li pay for the fish, refusing to budge no matter what others said.

Left with no choice, the crowd went to find Ma Cuihua.

Ma Cuihua and Liu Yongguo rushed over, and not even getting close, Ma Cuihua vehemently pointed at Lin Qin, threatening, "You filthy bitch! I’ll kill you!"

Granny Jin Hua and the others were freaked out, "Hey, talk nicely, no need for violence!"

Liu Yongguo wouldn’t listen, and just as his fist was about to land, Chen Wenjun grabbed his neck from behind, slamming him heavily to the ground.

The surrounding neighbors gasped in shock.

Lin Qin gritted her teeth, shouting, "Beat him to death! Beat him to death!"

Ma Cuihua screamed in alarm and anger, "How dare you! Murder! Murder!"