"After this judgment takes effect, the defendant shall compensate the plaintiff for the losses. If the defendant has insufficient funds, he will be listed as the person subject to execution, and his personal property will be seized and mortgaged according to law."

The judge looked at Wu Qiuju and explained to her the meaning of the person to be executed.

As Wu Qiuju listened, her expression gradually became dull and numb, and she fell into pain and despair.

She regrets it very much.

Why did he spread rumors when he knew Zheng Dandan was difficult to deal with? Why did he dare to believe the old woman at home when he knew she was mean?

"Do you need my help?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out in her ears. Wu Qiuju looked up sharply at him—Lawyer Zhuang, the man who had just been eloquent and eloquent in court.

"What do you mean? Do you want to help me plead with Dandan?" Her tone was full of anticipation and surprise.

Lawyer Zhuang shook his head. When the light in Wu Qiuju's eyes was about to go out, he slowly said, "Tell your mother-in-law that if she doesn't give you compensation, the court will send people to Ginkgo Village to enforce it."

"I know, I heard the judge's words very clearly, but my mother-in-law won't care about me," Wu Qiuju said dejectedly.

A friend in need is a friend indeed. This lawsuit made her realize very clearly how insignificant her position is in the hearts of her in-laws.

"You don't know." Lawyer Zhuang looked Wu Qiuju straight in the eye and said meaningfully, "What I mean is, if she doesn't give you the compensation, the court will send someone to collect it."

After hearing this, Wu Qiuju finally understood the implication of Lawyer Zhuang's words.

Her eyes widened in disbelief. "But the judge said..."

"It doesn't matter what the judge says. What matters is that your mother-in-law doesn't know." Lawyer Zhuang interrupted Wu Qiuju.

"Will my mother-in-law believe me?" Wu Qiuju was still a little nervous.

"It depends on your own performance. With the verdict in hand, I don't think it will be difficult," Lawyer Zhuang replied.

"Then...will they accuse me of spreading rumors again?" Once bitten by a snake, one becomes afraid of the rope for ten years. Wu Qiuju has begun to be afraid of lying.

"Strictly speaking, you're not spreading rumors." Lawyer Zhuang smiled, and when Wu Qiuju visibly breathed a sigh of relief, he continued, "It's more likely a scam."

When Wu Qiuju heard this, her eyes widened in anger and she was very angry.

But Lawyer Zhuang quickly reassured her, saying, "But who has evidence? Remember, your mother-in-law voluntarily gave you the compensation. It was out of the kindness of an elder."

Wu Qiuju was so shocked by Lawyer Zhuang's methods that she was stunned. It took her a long time to come back to her senses.

"I see."

Imagining that her mother had been tricked into paying 250 yuan in compensation, Wu Qiuju felt a subtle sense of revenge.

Lawyer Zhuang observed Wu Qiuju calmly, taking in every change in her expression, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

He sorted out the ins and outs of the case and the relationships between the characters. Combined with Zheng Dandan's demands and personality, this result should make her very satisfied.

Sure enough, after listening to his report, Zheng Dandan nodded repeatedly.

"As expected of Cheng's specially-appointed lawyer, even his advice to the defendant is so spot-on."

"Ms. Zheng, you are so kind." Lawyer Zhuang said modestly, but the complacency in his eyes revealed his true emotions.

Zheng Dandan took out an envelope and handed it to Lawyer Zhuang. "It's just a little gift. Please don't hesitate."

"I'm paid by Mr. Cheng," Lawyer Zhuang declined.

"It's just a token of your appreciation, and you deserve it." Zheng Dandan stuffed the envelope into his hand and politely sent him away.

"Mr. Zheng, is it worth it for you?" After Lawyer Zhuang left, Tan Xueming came to Zheng Dandan's office.

In fact, Zheng Dandan did not gain any real benefits from this lawsuit. Instead, she paid a lot. Not to mention the favor she owed Cheng Huadong, there was a full 500 yuan in the envelope of Shanzhuang Lawyer.

"Money can't buy my happiness, so why wouldn't it be worth it?" Zheng Dandan had a smile on her face and was in a very happy mood.

She was very happy, but the Sun family in Ginkgo Village was in an uproar.

"What did you say? Two hundred and fifty yuan in compensation?" Sun's mother stared at Wu Qiuju with a look as if she wanted to eat her.

Wu Qiuju, however, was not affected at all. She had become accustomed to Sun's mother's ferocious expression these days. She said expressionlessly, "Well, the verdict will be coming soon."

"I told you to go to the county town to beg Zheng Dandan, but you refused to listen. Now you're fine, right? You want to be an idiot? I think you're an idiot! What's the harm in kneeling down and kowtow?"

Sun's mother was so angry that she kept complaining about Wu Qiuju.

"Is your worthless life worth 250 yuan, your knees or your forehead? I'm telling you, you have to figure out how to get the money yourself. I won't give you a cent!"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. There were many nosy people in the county town. It was obvious that as long as Wu Qiuju went to the county town and kowtowed to Zheng Dandan, Zheng Dandan would forgive Wu Qiuju due to the situation.

But even though all the solutions were told to Wu Qiuju, she just wouldn't listen.

Now, Zheng Dandan sued him in court and ordered him to pay 250 yuan in compensation.

Two hundred and fifty yuan is not twenty-five cents!

"The judge said if I don't pay the compensation within the stipulated time, they will send someone to my house to enforce the order. I don't have any money, so if you're not willing to come up with the compensation, just wait for the court to come to my house."

Wu Qiuju looked at Sun's mother with a cold and rogue tone, and there was a hint of smugness and madness in the depths of her eyes.

"What's your attitude?" Sun's mother was so angry at Wu Qiuju that she covered her chest and gasped.

"Qiuju, what's wrong with you? Speak politely to Mom!" Sun Qiuyu frowned and scolded Wu Qiuju, then looked at her mother, "Mom, Qiuju got into trouble and is in a bad mood. Don't be lenient with her. Let's raise the money quickly, otherwise when the court comes, our Sun family will lose all face."

"Let's collect the money." Upon hearing this, Mr. Sun said to Mrs. Sun.

"Shame on you? Having a daughter-in-law who is involved in a lawsuit is already shameful. You can raise the money, but Qiuyu, you have to divorce her!" Sun's mother pointed at Wu Qiuju. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who used to be harmonious are now at odds with each other.

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Sun Qiuyu looked at his mother disapprovingly. In this day and age, divorce was a laughingstock. Besides, he and Wu Qiuju had been together for over twenty years and were used to it. He had no intention of getting a divorce.

"As expected, I have a bad memory as I get older. I told you that there is no divorce in the new era. As long as I don't agree to divorce, I can't get a divorce!" Wu Qiuju raised her head and looked at Sun's mother with a smug look on her face, her eyes full of provocation.

"Ouch..." Mother Sun was so angry at Wu Qiuju that she felt a pang in her heart. Her face turned pale and she covered her chest with her hands.

"Mom, are you okay?" Seeing this, Sun Qiuyu hurried forward to support his mother.

Mother Sun was in great pain, but even so, she still pointed at Wu Qiuju and gasped, "Qiuyu, divorce her. Listen to me, divorce this shameful thing!"