Wu Laotou's expression, which had been one of complete control moments ago, instantly cracked. He said in disbelief, "What did you say? Five hundred thousand! I heard that right. You can ask for the moon, but not like this."
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"That's not what I meant. Let's discuss this further. You know our family's situation. We simply can't come up with that much money. Can you perhaps lower it a bit?"
"How would I know your family's situation? You guard me like I'm a thief. If you don't have the money..." Jun Jiuli sized him up.
"I'll sell my blood, my kidney, anything!"
After saying that, Jun Jiuli ignored the two and went back to her room to contact the original host's elder sister-in-law. She arranged a time and place with her and prepared to head out.
For the past two years, the original host's elder sister-in-law had been a full-time housewife taking care of their child. Initially, Zhao's mother was helping, but after a short period, she started teaching the child to not recognize his mother. She would constantly badmouth the elder sister-in-law in front of the child.
The elder sister-in-law truly loved her husband. Out of respect for Zhao Zhengyu, she didn't want to fall out with the elder woman, so she tactfully asked Zhao's mother to return to their hometown. She then resigned from her job to take care of the child herself. It had caused quite a stir back then, which was only settled after much effort.
"Where are you going?"
Seeing Jun Jiuli about to leave, Wu Laotou's heart leaped into his throat. He immediately went to grab Jun Jiuli, disregarding everything else.
Jun Jiuli shot him a glare, and he instantly froze. He tried to signal for Wu Mu to step forward. Wu Mu, however, was cowering and dared not move. Yesterday, she was rendered mute; today, she might lose her life.
Wu Laotou, putting on a show of authority, kicked Wu Mu to the ground, still cursing incessantly.
Jun Jiuli closed the door and left. One person, living an unhappy life and not fighting back, bullied her daughter-in-law; the other was a bully who picked on the weak. Let them fight and quarrel as they pleased.
A moment later, Wu Mu's screams echoed throughout the entire floor. The neighbors all shook their heads, pitying her. After all, it was their private family matter, and they couldn't intervene.
However, this old woman was truly too tragic. At the age of a grandmother, she was still being beaten by her husband like this.
The screams continued for an hour without stopping. Some neighbors came to knock on the door and warn them that if they continued, they would call the police. Only then did Wu Laotou stop his assault.
Wu Chuanbai had been distracted all day. After receiving his father's call, he became even more agitated. Unable to contact Jun Jiuli, he lost his composure and didn't know what to do. He could only send a message to Zhao Zhengyu.
Zhao Zhengyu also couldn't leave his workplace. He was chatting with his wife, Wei Luoyang. His wife showed no unusual behavior. If she knew anything, she wouldn't be this calm.
Upon hearing that Jun Jiuli was asking for five hundred thousand, Zhao Zhengyu thought they should try to gather the money for her. The two could only comfort themselves like this and sent a message to Jun Jiuli's phone agreeing to pay the five hundred thousand.
The couple had been working for only a short time after graduation, and their salaries were needed to pay off their mortgage. Wu Chuanbai, being in a better financial situation, only had a deposit of one hundred thousand. Zhao Zhengyu, after paying the mortgage and covering daily expenses, had almost nothing left, so he had to call home for money.
Wei Luoyang brought their son to the private room Jun Jiuli had booked. Her sister-in-law suddenly invited her for a meal, and she was curious about what was happening that she wasn't even allowed to tell her husband.
As soon as she entered, she saw Jun Jiuli sitting there with red eyes, clearly having cried. She placed her son on a stool and immediately asked with concern.
"What's wrong with you? You're crying so much, you should take care of yourself." As she spoke, she used a tissue to wipe Jun Jiuli's tears.
Jun Jiuli threw her arms around her, sobbing uncontrollably. Wei Luoyang felt a pang of sympathy and gently patted her back, speaking in a soothing voice.
Jun Jiuli looked up, straightened her body, wiped her eyes, and put on a brave face. Her voice trembled with sobs as she said to Wei Luoyang,
"Sister Wei~, our lives are so bitter."
"You're so lost in tears that you've forgotten to call me sister," Wei Luoyang said playfully, trying to distract Jun Jiuli.
"Sister, my brother doesn't deserve you. He doesn't deserve such a good wife as you."
Wei Luoyang's heart skipped a beat. It seemed their family's house was on fire. She knew her sister-in-law was a bit weak-willed but would never lie.
"What exactly happened? Tell me, and we can solve it together. Crying like this will only hurt your eyes and won't solve the problem."
She still held onto a sliver of hope. After two years of dating and four years of marriage, she knew what kind of person her husband was. He would report to her even when other women flirted with him.
She must be overthinking. It wasn't that kind of matter. Otherwise, she would have discovered it long ago. Yet, her heart was filled with panic.
Jun Jiuli didn't beat around the bush. She directly presented the photos she had obtained from Wu Chuanbai's phone.
Wei Luoyang felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her mind went blank for a moment. Her heart pounded, her breathing became rapid, and the suffocating emotions in her chest surged forth.
Unconsciously, tears began to stream down her face like a torrent. She suppressed them tightly, not daring to cry out loud.
The three-year-old child was very understanding. Seeing his mother's distress, he also learned to hand her a tissue. "Mommy, don't cry. *Hoo hoo*, you'll be fine." His soft, childish voice was adorable, but it made Wei Luoyang's heart ache even more.
What was she and her son to him? Was she just a shield he had to use, and her son his sole reliance in his old age?
He had been such a good actor all these years. The days filled with love now felt disgusting.
In an instant, the image of the "Top Ten Good Husband" and "Top Ten Good Father" crumbled. The affection and youth Wei Luoyang had invested were not fake. No one could quickly recover from such a devastating blow.
Shui Wa: "She's too pitiful."
Jun Jiuli: "A long pain is worse than a short one. She will have a better future."
"Xiao Ni, Xiao Ni, what should I do? I still have Zhuo Yi. If he finds out in the future that his father is such a despicable person, how can I face him? Wuwuwu~ He's still so young."
After saying that, she hugged her son and wept bitterly. The little child didn't understand anything; he only cried because his mother was crying.
"Sister, divorce that beast. With the evidence you have, make him compensate you for everything. Take Xiao Yi and start a new life."
"Can I? Can I really do it?"
"You're a top graduate from a prestigious university. There's nothing you can't do. With money, you can hire an auntie to help take care of Xiao Yi. You have nothing to worry about; your path is still long."
"Wuwu~ How could this happen? How could it suddenly be like this? Everything is gone in an instant."
"What you've lost is just a scumbag who isn't worth it, and the illusory beautiful family you built with him. You still have time and youth. Take advantage of the fact that it's not too late. Don't waste your life on this scum. It's fortunate that you've seen through his true colors sooner."
"Thank you, thank you, Xiao Ni. Otherwise, I would still be kept in the dark by him. He's truly disgusting. I wish I could kill him right now!"