Chen Shujing saw Su Li force a smile and said, "I'm fine."

After listening to the old lady's words, Su Li roughly guessed that the old woman sitting on the ground slapping her thigh was probably Chen Shujing's mother.

"Mom, what are you making a scene about? Chen Dabao deserved to be killed because of his gambling addiction. And you must know about Chen Shuling's years of impersonating me and locking me up, right?"

The old woman's eyes flickered. "I don't know. Even if they did something wrong, you're their older sister. They say an elder sister is like a mother. How could you be so heartless? I don't care. Now your brother's finger was chopped off by those people who wanted to collect gambling debts because you refused to lend him money last time. You have to take responsibility."

"And let me tell you, there's a girl who's willing to marry him, but the bride price is two thousand dollars, and you'll have to pay that. And your sister, didn't she take care of your man and son for a few years? You're not grateful, and you even sent her to Laurie. I need you to find a way to get her out right now."

Hearing these words, Su Li felt genuinely sorry for Chen Shuqing. "Heartless? If we're talking about heartlessness, who can compare to you, you old woman? You married your daughter off to an abusive man for the sake of the bride price, and then you remained indifferent even though you knew your eldest daughter had been locked up for nineteen years. Now you're here throwing a tantrum, trying to extort two thousand yuan and demanding the release of your stinking daughter who shouldn't steal your sister's man. Your face is thicker than this wall."

Most of the people living nearby had heard about Chen Shujing's ordeal, and upon hearing the old woman's words, they all turned to the old woman on the ground and accused her, saying, "That's right, her eldest daughter was harmed so badly, and she still has the nerve to cause trouble."

"How shameless! After being locked up for so many years, how dare you ask someone to hand over two thousand yuan?"

"I'm telling you, old woman, go home already! You're just saying such shameful things here, it's making me uncomfortable," an older woman said to the old woman.

.........

Despite being verbally abused, the old woman remained unmoved, glaring fiercely at Chen Shujing.

This girl has always been very obedient since she was a child and has never disobeyed her. She doesn't believe she can't squeeze some money out of her.

She heard from the youngest girl in prison that Chen Shujing's mother-in-law left her a box of treasures before she passed away.

Those things should have been hers to keep, no matter what. "Shujing, have pity on our family. Your father and I are getting old, and your brother is in this state. If you don't take care of us, how are we supposed to live?"

When she realized that being firm wasn't working, she started playing the victim.

Chen Shujing remained unmoved; having grown up in that family, she was always the one who did the most work.

Good things never come her way, and even Chen Shuling has a higher status in the family than her.

Their current miserable situation is their own fault, and has nothing to do with her.

“You ceased to be my mother the moment you planned to sell me for a bride price. I advise you to leave here immediately, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”

The old woman was surprised that Chen Shujing was speaking so firmly now. She stood up from the ground and walked directly towards her; "You ungrateful wretch, I raised you all these years, you deserve my gratitude! Now that you have a good life, you want to kick me aside? Let me tell you, no way."

As she spoke, she lunged at Chen Shuqing. Just as Su Li was about to kick her aside, Liu Wenqing, who had rushed over, grabbed Chen Shuqing and pulled her into his arms.

The old woman used too much force and fell straight to the ground, landing on her back.

"Ouch..."

The old woman tripped and fell, which made her even angrier.

She looked at Liu Wenqing next to Chen Shujing and cursed, "You slut, you can't stand being alone, and you've already found an old flame so quickly. You dare to bully this old woman? I'll fight you to the death today."

The old woman stood up and pounced on Chen Shujing again, determined to teach this wretched woman a lesson today.

She refused to believe that these young men would dare to hit an old woman like her, and thinking this gave her more confidence.

When Su Li saw the old woman coming again, she yelled at her, "Old woman, if you dare to touch a single hair on my head again, I'll break your legs right here today. Don't believe me? Just try it. Don't worry, I won't abandon you after I break them. I'll definitely pay for your medical expenses. It's just that you'll be bedridden for the rest of your life."

The old woman looked at Su Li's fierce eyes and thought, "This girl might actually dare to do it."

But she came all the way from the southern province, and a round-trip train ticket costs several yuan. She's unwilling to go back empty-handed. Besides, her eldest child is still in the hospital, and without money, they really can't survive.

If she goes back to her husband, not to mention anything else, even her old man won't let her off the hook.

“Chen Shuqing, no matter what, if you don’t give me money, I’m staying at your house and I’m not leaving. Anyway, I’m your own mother. If you dare to kick me out, I’ll sue you and have people tear your bones apart.”

Su Li frowned. This old woman was really difficult to deal with, but in this day and age, most people do value filial piety.

They believe that parents are never wrong, and no matter what parents do to their children, children should never turn their mothers away.

Chen Shujing took out fifty yuan from her bag and threw it at the old woman, saying, "Take this money and don't come looking for me again. I have nothing to do with your family anymore."

Just as the old woman was about to quickly pick up the money, Su Li stepped in front of her.

The old woman glared at Su Li; "Give me the money, it was given to me by my daughter."

Chen Shujing could tell from the old woman's appearance that if she got money from Chen Shujing this time, she would definitely cause this trouble again next time.

"Of course I can give you the money, but I want you to sign a letter severing ties with me, and you can never ask your aunt for money again."

The old woman was naturally unwilling. Now, the richest person in the family was her eldest daughter, and how could she bear to sever ties with her cash cow?

"You brat, my daughter didn't say anything! Stop meddling in other people's business!" The old woman really wanted to tear this girl's mouth apart. Why did she have to be so nosy?

When Chen Shujing saw her mother talking about Su Li, she quickly said, "I think Su Li is right. If you are willing to sign the severance agreement, I will give it to you. Otherwise, don't even think about taking a penny from me today."

Seeing Chen Shujing's resolute expression, the old woman realized that if she didn't sign with her, she might not get a single penny.

But she wouldn't accept being given so little money.

"Give me five hundred, and I'll never come back again."