CHAPTER 1404: CHAPTER 1404: HUMILIATION BY ONE’S OWN ACTIONS

Wang Chunni said, "Then what will it take for you to let her go? No matter what, she’s the one who’s hurt now."

Luo Qiao thought the Zhang family had some nerve; without hitting them where it hurts, they won’t realize how outrageous their daughter is. Why should she be the one to pay because they didn’t raise their daughter properly?

Luo Qiao brazenly demanded, "I want a psychological compensation fee of three thousand yuan, not a penny less."

Zhang Dezheng was livid, and Zhang family’s eldest son said, "You’re really bold to ask for so much; why don’t you just go rob someone?"

Luo Qiao replied coldly, "She brought this on herself. You don’t have to pay, but then I’ll report it to the police and file for attempted murder again."

Wang Chunni felt her head buzzing; even now, just hearing the word ’murder’ made her feel uncomfortable all over.

She turned to her son and husband, pleadingly, "I’ll keep a better eye on Qiaoyan from now on. Just pay the money; I don’t want anything else to happen to her."

Standing not far away, the daughter-in-law Shang Hongying was furious at her mother-in-law’s words.

In recent years, the village had quite a bit of money distributed, but most of it was spent on renovating the house. The remaining few thousand were supposed to be for the children’s education—she wondered what karmic sins they were paying for.

Once home today, they would split the household. She couldn’t stand living like this for another day.

Zhang Dezheng, huffing in front of everyone, turned to his son and said, "Go home and get the money, give it to her."

Zhang Dongze was, of course, unwilling: "Dad, Qiaoyan’s the one who’s hurt, so why should we be the ones paying?"

Zhang Dezheng didn’t want to pay either, but if he didn’t, and if the woman turned serious and sent Qiaoyan to jail, how would the Zhang family live on? How would the grandchildren face the world?

Now, looking at his daughter sitting miserably on the ground, she seemed so inconvenient. Ever since she got out of juvenile detention, they had fought hard to find her a marriage. Unfortunately, she was sent back shortly after.

Looking ahead, finding a suitable match seemed really tough. Her second marriage was to a widower with two kids just ten years younger than Zhang Qiaoyan, yet the man himself was twelve years older than her.

Recently, the couple had been at odds again. She’d been home for over ten days, causing another huge scene today—it worried him sick.

But just thinking about her potentially being taken away by the police again was unbearable for Wang Chunni.

Zhang Dongze had no choice, so he took the keys from his dad’s hand and dashed home. Right now, he was speechless with this sister of his. She had no skills but was always looking for trouble, giving the family endless headaches.

If he weren’t afraid she’d end up back in there, affecting his own children, he truly wouldn’t want to deal with her anymore.

Anyway, he’d decided that his brother-in-law must cover the costs.

Zhang Dongze fetched the money and prepared to hand it to his own father, but Zhang Dezheng didn’t take it, saying instead, "Give it to her."

After Luo Qiao received the money, Zhang Dezheng said with a hostile look, "You’re ruthless."

Luo Qiao smiled, "Remember, when you do something wrong, there will be a price to pay."

Once the Zhang family left, Luo Qiao handed the money to Gao Jiefang, "Didn’t you say the village wanted to buy another small truck but was over three thousand short? Now we don’t have to wait for funds to return; find some time to buy it."

Those present didn’t expect such a maneuver. Gao Jiefang had just mentioned it earlier, and it was resolved within less than half an hour.

Holding the money, Gao Jiefang was at a loss for words. If the Zhang family knew about this, they’d probably be furious.

Luo Qiao laughed, "Alright, thanks everyone for seeing us off. We’ll visit again when we have time; take care, everyone."

Just as they reached the vehicle, people from the Sun family approached, "Stone, you’re leaving without saying goodbye."

Stone couldn’t help but laugh, "The whole village knows we’re leaving, and your family lives right by the riverside. How else are we supposed to notify you? Besides, given our relationship, there’s really no need for formal goodbyes."

Old Lady Sun stepped forward, "Stone, no matter what, I’m still your grandma. Now that your mom’s gone and you’re about to start working, you should consider your share of the responsibility for my support."

No one expected the Sun family’s shamelessness to escalate—it was beyond shameless.

Someone couldn’t hold back a laugh, and soon the people present were all laughing, making those from the Sun family who came along feel utterly humiliated.

Stone laughed until tears came out, "Old lady, there are things I really don’t want to say out loud, but if I don’t, you might just keep dreaming..."

Before Stone could finish, Taifeng interjected, "My uncle finds it hard to say, so I’ll say it, but prepare yourself, my words might be unpleasant.

If you want Uncle Stone to support you, that is only possible if your sons and grandsons are deceased or incapable of providing for you. If that isn’t the case, there is no obligation for Uncle Stone to support you,"

These words enraged Old Lady Sun, who extended a hand to scold Taifeng, but found she had nothing appropriate to say.

Stone said flatly, "Stop dreaming of shortcuts; just be honest and upright. I’m not the Little Stone from childhood you could mold as you pleased. Without sowing good deeds, there’s no harvest of goodwill."

Luo Qiao checked the time; if they didn’t set off now, it would be late, "Alright, let’s get in the car; it’s time to leave."

The vehicle finally left the village, and Stone said, "The Ning Family is really something, leading the Sun family around by the nose."

Luo Qiao looked out the window, "I’m afraid once we reach the Capital City, the Ning Family will come looking for us too."

Stone replied indifferently, "And so what if they come? The result will be the same, just bringing disgrace upon themselves."