Chapter 51 Speak Up for Me
Shen Cuifen grabbed the drab gray underwear directly from Luo Qinqin's basin and put it on her head.
The underwear was still damp, and the edges were frayed, clearly indicating that it was worn out.
"What can I do? I heard you've been really craving a man lately! Seeing you loitering around here so early in the morning isn't very coherent. Can I help you out in this emergency?"
As soon as these words were spoken, several women washing clothes by the river stopped what they were doing and secretly looked over.
Although Shen Cuifen had long disliked Lu Weidong.
But what she can't stand even more is someone else making a move on her man.
Although she didn't say it, she always considered Lu Weidong as one of her own.
Even if there are conflicts between the two, that is her family matter and it is not for outsiders to interfere.
Especially someone like Luo Qinqin, who dresses up extravagantly every day and wanders around the courtyard, clearly has ulterior motives.
Seeing Luo Qinqin's affected manner, her anger flared up.
She hates women who appear innocent on the surface but are actually restless and unruly.
Lu Xiuye and Lu Guijian stood aside with dark faces.
Lu Xiuye, in particular, clenched her fists tightly and bit her lip without saying a word.
Shen Cuifen had just warned her that morning not to interfere in her and Lu Weidong's affairs.
At that moment, at the kitchen doorway, Shen Cuifen pulled Lu Xiuye aside and whispered a few words to her.
"Just mind your own business and don't meddle."
But now, the situation no longer allows them to stand idly by.
But right now, the two sisters were staring intently at Luo Qinqin, ready to attack her if she dared to say anything unpleasant.
"Shen Cuifen, what's wrong with you!"
Luo Qinqin finally realized what was happening and shouted out in a shrill voice.
She staggered backward, pulling hard on her underwear over her head, her face flushed red.
The wet fabric was wrapped around her ears, and she couldn't get it off no matter what she did; she looked extremely disheveled.
"Are you out of your mind?! You just beat up Brother Weidong last night, and now you're bullying me again? Are you sick in the head?!"
She finally threw the underwear off and tossed it forcefully onto the ground.
Tears were already welling up in my eyes.
But she forced herself not to let the tears fall, afraid of appearing weak.
Shen Cuifen sneered, "Looks like you really don't know why you're being scolded?"
"They call him 'Brother Weidong' so affectionately! Aren't they ashamed?"
She deliberately dragged out her words, mimicking Luo Qinqin's delicate voice.
"Brother Weidong—Brother Weidong—"
Someone nearby couldn't help but sneer, and Luo Qinqin's face immediately turned even uglier.
"Come on, everyone, come and take a look! These underwear belong to that bastard Lu Weidong. I wash them and hang them out to dry in the yard every day. There are even two patches in the crotch area!"
Shen Cuifen squatted down, picked up the underwear from the ground, and held it high by the waistband.
She pointed to the two dark patches.
"I'm so confused, how did his underwear end up in your laundry basin?"
Her tone was aggressive, and her eyes swept over the surrounding crowd.
"Isn't it strange? I just put it out to dry yesterday, and this morning I found it was gone, but then I found it here!"
As she spoke, she grabbed her underwear and held it high for everyone to see.
The women who were washing clothes all stood up and craned their necks to look in their direction.
A few of the bolder ones went closer to take a look and immediately recognized the location of the two patches.
Indeed, on the inner thigh, it resembled Lu Weidong's old underwear.
Everyone craned their necks to take a look, and it really was!
The two patches are clearly visible!
The piece on the left is slightly larger and rectangular, while the piece on the right is smaller and shaped like a triangle.
The elastic band on the waistband of the pants was already a bit loose, and the edges were frayed.
These are details that only those who wash it every day will remember.
After Shen Cuifen finished her demonstration, she disgustedly flicked her hand, which hit Luo Qinqin directly in the face.
The wet fabric slapped against her cheek, leaving a watermark.
Luo Qinqin was so frightened that she took a step back, slipped, and almost fell into the water. Fortunately, she managed to steady herself by grabbing the washing stone.
"Fine, then explain yourself. When did Lu Weidong become your man?"
Luo Qinqin was jolted by the wet underwear and took a step back, her eyes reddening.
She never dreamed things would turn out this way. She had tried to play the victim to gain some sympathy, but her true colors were exposed in public.
"Shen Cuifen, don't go too far!"
"I...I was washing for his mother! She has trouble walking, so she asked me to help her out. Why are you accusing me?"
Fan Erni spat on the ground, the spittle almost splashing onto the muddy ground at her feet.
"Luo Qinqin, you're disgusting! You'd do something so despicable and still have the nerve to shout it out here? You've even tried to steal from Cuifen? Don't you even take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror?"
"Don't you have any idea how Cuifen treats you normally? Every time she sees your child without clothes, she sends her own child's cotton-padded coat over. Every time you're sick, she takes care of you by bringing you tea and medicine. How can you be so heartless!"
Luo Qinqin's face flushed red, cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and her lips trembled.
Her fingers gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white.
"I didn't steal anyone! This is slander! You're throwing mud at me without any evidence. I'm going to report you to the neighborhood committee! I'll make you all apologize!"
She was so angry that her chest heaved violently, and she stomped her foot.
She didn't even bother to pick up her coat that had been torn to the ground; she covered her face, cried, and turned to run away.
Shen Cuifen watched her retreating figure, a cold smile playing on her lips.
You want evidence, right?
She wanted to see where those two adulterers could hide when they were caught red-handed in front of everyone in a few days.
She disgustedly reached into the basin of water next to her and scrubbed it vigorously.
She changed the water three times before stopping, her fingertips already white from being soaked.
It's so filthy!
Even touching it is considered bad luck!
"Cuifen, are you alright?"
Fan Erni walked over quickly, her face full of worry, and gently held Shen Cuifen's still dripping hand.
"Don't get angry and ruin your health. This kind of person isn't worth getting angry at."
Shen Cuifen shook her head, gently withdrew her hand, wiped it on the hem of her clothes, and spoke calmly.
"I'm fine, Qiongying. I'm so grateful to have you here today. If you hadn't stood up for me, I don't know how she would have twisted the truth."
Fan Erni truly treated her like a sister.
Even if Shen Cuifen wasn't present, she would still stand up for her, speak up for her, and stand up for her.
This affection is not feigned; it comes from the bottom of my heart.
Fan Erni shook her head, her brows furrowed slightly, and then carefully examined her a few more times.
“Cuifen, I can’t quite put my finger on it… Ever since that day when Lu Weidong hit your head, I feel like you’ve changed. Your speech, your actions, even your eyes are different. You were never this fierce before.”
Hearing this, the bystanders nodded in agreement and began to discuss it amongst themselves.
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