Chapter 80 The mistress comes knocking demanding money

"Don't think you can get away with just a few lies! If you don't hand over the money today and pretend you didn't hear me, I'm not leaving! I'll make sure your family never has a moment's peace!"

She became increasingly aggressive in her insults.

"This woman is acting like a madwoman, why is she here causing trouble again?"

Zhou Haiqing frowned.

He felt a surge of anger whenever he thought of the woman who had caused so much trouble in the family.

The family was doing well, but she kept coming to cause trouble, which is really going too far.

"You said it yourself, what's the point of reasoning with this kind of person? If she wants to make a scene, then let her make a scene."

Zhou Shufen gave a cold laugh.

She clapped her hands.

"Let's go, I want to see what new tricks she has up her sleeve today!"

In the afternoon, Zhou Dajun came to the tutoring center and caused a scene.

At that time, Zhou Shufen had already told him the whole story.

Even the accounts, records, and signatures of students' parents were displayed.

She was sincere and her evidence was conclusive.

It's possible that Zhou Dajun didn't explain things clearly when he got back, or it's possible that Wu Haiyan simply didn't believe it and stubbornly insisted that Zhou Shufen had deliberately embezzled the money, which is why she came to their house again in a huff to act tough.

Zhou Shufen and Zhou Haiqing exchanged a glance, then went downstairs together to deal with the situation.

They decided to keep Qin Guifang in the house.

She is pregnant now and cannot afford to be emotionally agitated.

"Be careful, whatever you do, don't lay a hand on her, and don't stoop to her level! It's not worth getting upset over someone like her!"

Qin Guifang stood at the door, gently stroking her belly with one hand, looking uneasy.

She knew Wu Haiyan's temper and was also afraid that things would escalate.

"Don't worry, we'll just go down and clear things up. We're not going to fight."

Zhou Shufen gently comforted her.

"Go back inside and sit down. Don't stand for too long; it's not good for the baby."

After saying that, she winked at Zhou Haiqing and then quickly walked downstairs.

Wu Haiyan's voice grew louder and louder, with shouts and curses coming one after another.

Zhou Shufen had just stepped out of the stairwell.

I saw her waving her hands and jumping up and down, shouting and getting so agitated that she was almost out of control.

Zhou Dajun shrank behind her, head down, not daring to say a word, his hands nervously twisting the hem of his clothes.

It's clear that he himself is aware of this.

He's the one in the wrong here.

"Are you done calling? I'm coming down."

Zhou Shufen stood at the top of the stairs, arms crossed, and spoke coldly.

"Hmph, this is just the beginning! As soon as you hand over the money, we're leaving immediately."

Wu Haiyan straightened her back and stared at Zhou Shufen without showing any weakness.

"We originally had a share in your clothing store, so why are you now denying all the debts? If it weren't for Dajun's investment, could you have even started? Don't think that signing a contract means everything will be fine. People's hearts aren't made of paper; they can be torn apart in an instant!"

When Zhou Dajun went back in the afternoon and told her what had happened, she didn't believe him at all.

Weren't the contracts all signed?

Why are you denying it now?

It must be Zhou Shufen trying to scare people.

She grew angrier the more she thought about it, clenching her fists tightly.

Even if it takes all the way to the police station, she's determined to get the money!

She doesn't want to be talked about behind her back for the rest of her life.

They say she coveted other people's property, but this money is clearly rightfully hers!

It was a quiet time after dinner, and some neighbors upstairs and downstairs were leaning against their balconies with teacups in their hands.

People gathered in small groups, whispering amongst themselves, their eyes all fixed on the open space in front of the building.

Everyone knew they were coming to "watch the show" tonight, since such things are rare.

The original wife confronted the mistress in the street, creating a tense atmosphere.

Neither side was willing to back down.

"Sister, that shop is one I started from scratch after my divorce. What does it have to do with you two? It's completely unrelated, isn't it?"

Zhou Shufen slowly walked down the steps.

Her gaze was like a knife, piercing straight at Wu Haiyan, and she let out a cold laugh.

"I worked tirelessly, day and night, running around the market, negotiating fabrics, recruiting employees, and supporting this shop with every penny and every bit of effort. Now you're jumping out and demanding a share of the profits? On what grounds? On how many nights you slept with my husband?"

"What divorce? You took everything from the house back then, and half the money in there belonged to Dajun!"

Wu Haiyan suddenly waved her hand, her voice rising abruptly.

"Don't put all the blame on him! Back then, you hadn't officially divided the money yet; it was shared! Now that you've made a fortune, you want to hoard it all? Dream on! You have to share the money now, or this isn't over! I'm not standing here to discuss this with you; I'm here to take our share!"

"Oh? That depends on who made the mistake."

Zhou Shufen spoke slowly and deliberately.

"If he hadn't gotten together with you, would he have ended up with nothing? The court awarded me what I rightfully earned, not what he gave me as charity! He betrayed our marriage, cheated on me first, and was caught red-handed with irrefutable evidence, which is why all the assets were awarded to me! Now you have the nerve to ask for money? Or are you trying to renege on your debts and use the law to your advantage?"

The neighbors who were listening nearby then learned the whole story.

It turns out that Wu Haiyan was the third party who interfered in someone else's marriage!

Some people were initially skeptical, thinking it was just a common dispute between relatives over property, but now they all suddenly realized the truth.

No wonder she looked so confident; she was just pretending to be calm because she felt guilty!

No one has ever seen such a shameless third party. They actually swaggered in and dared to ask for money. It's really something else!

"How can young people these days be so shameless? Not content with breaking up other people's families, they also want to take away their hard-earned money. Where is justice?"

"This is outrageous! She's a mistress and yet she dares to come to my door demanding money? Who would believe that?"

An older woman in a floral dress stomped her feet in anger.

"Isn't this blatant extortion? The court has already ruled, and you're still trying to stir things up. Do you have no respect for the law?"

"Exactly! They see others making money and immediately start fawning over them, and they even have the nerve to ask for shares. Aren't they ashamed!"

Another middle-aged man stood at the door holding a child.

"Ask yourself, can you close your eyes and sleep soundly at night? Doesn't your conscience bother you?"

"I thought it was something serious, but it turns out it's just a mistress coming to force me out. How shameful!"

A young girl huddled behind her mother, muttering to herself.

"She should take a good look in the mirror. Does she deserve it? Sister Zhou worked so hard to open this shop, and she's never even worked a single day. She wants a share of the profits? Dream on!"

The neighbors chattered amongst themselves, each voice louder than the last.

The entire alley was filled with an atmosphere that was both oppressive and turbulent.

No matter how thick-skinned Wu Haiyan is, she is still a woman after all, and she was surrounded by so many people pointing fingers and gossiping.

All I could hear were whispers and meaningful glances.

She felt her face burning.

"Never mind that! She's entitled to the money! I want it! It's what I deserve! Why are you turning around and blaming me now?"

Zhou Shufen stood quietly, her eyes showing no anger.

She sighed softly, looking at Wu Haiyan's hysterical state.

He used to be a respectable person, but now he's lost his composure in public for money.

She slowly took out a neatly folded document from her handbag.

The paper was slightly yellowed and the edges were worn.