Chapter 16 Looking for an Actor
Liu Ran was stunned when she heard Liu Xin’s insults.
Was this what they called "the guilty party filing the complaint first"?
Liu Xin continued, hands on her hips, glaring at Liu Ran. "Just look at your hideous face. You're a true ugly duckling making a scene! Even if Chen Yang is trash, he's still my husband, the good-for-nothing of my family! What right do you have to cling to him? You have no shame!"
Chen Yang's anger flared upon hearing Liu Xin's words.
He hadn't expected Liu Xin to be so vicious in her ability to twist the truth!
What was worse, this woman was insulting his angel!
Chen Yang's eyes turned cold, his icy gaze fixed on Liu Xin.
Considering their brief marriage, and the fact that Liu Xin was a woman, Chen Yang had initially intended to let bygones be bygones.
A peaceful separation, and everything would be as it was.
But he never imagined Liu Xin to be so malicious!
Chen Yang took a step forward, intending to approach Liu Xin.
At that moment, a small hand stopped him.
It was Liu Ran.
Liu Ran stood firmly in front of Chen Yang. Facing Liu Xin, she bravely raised her head and said, "Cousin, while Chen Yang may not be capable, he was always caring and diligent towards you during our year of marriage. Yet, how did you treat him? Not only did you cheat on him, but you also got pregnant by another man!"
"A woman like you, you dare to criticize Chen Yang? How can you have the audacity to accuse me of seducing my brother-in-law?"
"Also, aren't we here today to discuss your divorce from Chen Yang? Please return everything that rightfully belongs to Chen Yang, without missing a single item."
Although Liu Ran was timid and frail, at this moment, she felt it was her responsibility and obligation to protect Chen Yang.
She had to stand up and defend Chen Yang's interests.
A woman is naturally delicate, but she becomes strong for her child, and even stronger for her husband!
Chen Yang looked at Liu Ran before him, his heart filled with emotion.
Hearing Liu Ran's last words, Liu Xin exploded.
The reason she had invited so many relatives today was to seize all the family assets and ensure Chen Yang received nothing!
She had intended to intimidate them, to crush the worthless Chen Yang and his weak cousin.
She never expected Liu Ran to immediately bring up the matter of assets.
Liu Xin pointed at Chen Yang and Liu Ran, "Good, good, you two scoundrels! Now you're coveting our family's assets! I tell you, that's a pipe dream!"
With that, Liu Xin threw a divorce agreement onto the table with a bang.
She said, "This is the divorce agreement. Chen Yang came to our house empty-handed, a complete waste. He lived with us for a year, eating and sleeping here for free, and I didn't even charge him for food or accommodation! In short, he'll leave empty-handed!"
Liu Ran shook her head. "Liu Xin, that's not right. Chen Yang worked as a delivery driver for a year, earning an average of eight to nine thousand a month, all of which he handed over. Besides, he did all the dirty and tiresome chores around the house. How can you say he lived here for free?"
"You ugly, cheap slut! Say one more word, and I'll rip your mouth open!" Liu Xin pointed at Liu Ran.
Chen Yang protectively embraced Liu Ran.
He shielded his wife behind him, then looked at Liu Xin and said coldly, "Liu Xin, I can overlook other things, but give me back the fifty thousand yuan I gave you yesterday. I thought you were my savior, but it turns out it was all a deception. Therefore, that money doesn't belong to you."
Chen Yang didn't care about fifty thousand yuan.
He hadn't intended to get it back originally.
But seeing Liu Xin insult his wife, he could no longer remain silent.
Liu Xin burst into laughter upon hearing this. Pointing at Chen Yang, she said disdainfully, "Chen Yang, you good-for-nothing actually have the nerve to say that! That money was clearly prepared for me by Brother Long, but it was left at the doorstep and you picked it up. Now you claim it's yours? You, a delivery man, have fifty thousand yuan?"
Yang Long also sneered disdainfully. "He picked up my money and pretends to be so affectionate, trying to win her back. How ridiculous!"
"It was absolutely the right decision to divorce this trash, Chen Yang."
"Fifty thousand yuan? What fifty thousand yuan? Does this thing, Chen Yang, deserve fifty thousand yuan?"
"How laughable. Look at Liu Ran and her mother, so eager to come here. They clearly intend to take this opportunity to extort money from Liu Xin's family."
"They're treating this divorce as a chance to get rich, aren't they?"
A group of relatives chimed in with sarcastic remarks.
Liu Ran trembled with anger.
Chen Yang frowned.
He coldly looked at Yang Long and Liu Xin. "I withdrew the money from the bank. How did it become Yang Long's?"
"Nonsense!" Yang Long didn't even deign to look at Chen Yang. "Do you even deserve fifty thousand yuan? You must have found it!"
"Exactly! You piece of trash, you deliver food, earning meager pennies each month, and you think you have fifty thousand yuan? Haha, ridiculous." Liu Xin covered her mouth and laughed.
She slapped the divorce agreement. "Sign the agreement quickly and go get your divorce certificate."
Chen Yang let out a cold chuckle.
He never expected his good intentions in giving Liu Xin fifty thousand yuan to be like the story of the farmer and the snake.
Just then, the private room door was pushed open.
Hu Zhi entered the room cautiously, holding a watch.
He was here to build a relationship with Chen Yang!
Chen Yang's card held a significant amount of cash!
That sum of cash, deposited in any bank, would be a substantial asset, a major achievement!
Now, the cash was in his ICBC account.
As long as he maintained this client!
He wouldn't have to worry about a promotion in the second half of the year!
Hu Zhi walked in and noticed the tense atmosphere.
He paused for a moment, then, bracing himself, walked towards Chen Yang and said, "Hello, Mr. Chen. We met downstairs earlier. Oh, actually, we met at the bank yesterday! You're a busy man and tend to forget things, perhaps you don't remember!"
Chen Yang glanced at Hu Zhi.
Hu Zhi quickly said, "Please take a closer look, it's me, Little Hu! I was the one who personally handled your fifty thousand yuan cash withdrawal! Do you remember now?"
"Oh, yes, it's you," Chen Yang nodded.
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly handed the watch to Chen Yang and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, you are a distinguished guest, and your time is precious. I won't disturb you further. Our bank will absolutely safeguard your assets, please rest assured, Mr. Chen."
Chen Yang nodded indifferently.
At this moment, Liu Xin, standing behind him, couldn't help but let out a burst of laughter.
Liu Xin pointed at Hu Zhi, looking at him like a clown, and giggled, "You... your bank? Hahaha! Chen Yang, I'm now realizing, you truly have become quite the actor! You can't just act alone, you even hired this creepy bald uncle to help you perform. Impressive, truly impressive!"