Chapter 174 Counterattack
As she said this, she raised her head and looked straight ahead.
Song Xiaomei stared blankly at her, feeling empty inside.
Can you really live well without a man?
The thought lingered in her mind for a moment, then slipped away.
She doesn't understand.
In her family, her father is the pillar of the family.
He speaks softly and is patient with everyone.
She and her mother treated each other with utmost respect and never argued.
That kind of family was the kind of family she dreamed of.
From a young age, she had hoped that she could marry a man like him in the future.
When Zhang Kesheng appeared, she thought that God had heard her wish.
He has a gentle smile and speaks politely.
He even brought carefully prepared gifts when he first met her parents.
He said.
"Xiaomei is a good girl, I will definitely treat her well."
At that moment, she felt like the luckiest person in the world.
But who would have thought that his gentle expression was all an act?
Less than three months into the marriage, her true colors were revealed.
They don't want to work; they only care about enjoying a life of luxury.
They didn't hand over a single penny of their wages; they hid it all.
Even when his mother asked him for money to buy medicine, he gave it to her without hesitation.
My mother's words are more important than my own life.
But when she was sick, he wouldn't even bring her a cup of hot water.
She kept making excuses for herself.
He's just overworked; he'll feel better after a while.
Only today did she realize that she wasn't waiting for him to change for the better, but had been deceiving herself all along.
"Auntie... I still don't understand, how did he change?"
Thinking of the scene she witnessed today, Song Xiaomei's tears fell again.
"What's there to think about? He's a complete bastard!"
Shen Cuifen's voice suddenly rose, filled with anger and regret.
She held Song Xiaomei's hand tightly, but her tone softened.
"What you should be thinking about now is not why he turned bad, but how to get back everything that belongs to you, without losing a single thing!"
"Retrieve them?"
Song Xiaomei and Zou Qiuyue were both stunned.
They wouldn't understand these words.
This was actually something Shen Cuifen heard from young people in the city in her previous life.
It's perfect for use now.
She cleared her throat.
"Xiaomei, who manages the money at home? Have your parents lent any money to Zhang Kesheng? Before things fall out, get everything back, don't keep a single thing! Don't let that kind of person get away with it!"
As soon as the words left their mouths, the two of them immediately came to their senses.
They finally realized that the problems in this marriage weren't just about feelings.
There are far too many unseen calculations and losses.
"He...he borrowed three hundred yuan from my parents!"
Song Xiaomei's voice trembled slightly.
That three hundred yuan was what Zhang Kesheng had said was "for emergency use."
But since then, the matter of repaying the money has never been mentioned again.
"I gave him my entire salary..."
Her voice grew softer and softer.
Every month after receiving her salary, she would hand it all over to Zhang Kesheng.
He said he wanted to save it, saying he would need it for buying a house and having children in the future.
But she never saw him save a single penny, nor did she see any account books.
Every time she asked, he would get impatient and say that she was "meddling too much".
“He took my dowry too, saying he would keep it for me.”
Her eyes were already red when she said those words.
That five hundred yuan was saved up penny by penny by her parents through frugality.
They personally placed the red cloth bag into her hands, their eyes filled with tears.
"My daughter, you must live a good life from now on."
But what about now?
Zhang Kesheng had already misappropriated that money for other purposes.
Upon hearing this, Zou Qiuya's heart tightened.
That was her daughter's hard-earned money, earned by her and her husband working from dawn till dusk.
It was taken away so easily by an outsider?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and her nails unconsciously dug into her palms.
Fortunately, she didn't give her the family heirloom jade bracelet.
Song Lei had advised that young couples need time to adjust to each other and not to rush into giving each other expensive gifts.
If things fall out one day, there won't be any way out.
But this child is too naive.
She treated everyone as a good person.
Little did they know, some people are born with the ability to take advantage of this kindness.
She's now filled with deep regret.
I should have said more sooner: how treacherous people can be!
But it was all too late.
"Mom... I've done the math, and with my salary over the past few years, it's almost a thousand yuan!"
Song Xiaomei finally burst into tears.
A thousand yuan is a considerable sum in this small mountain village.
Enough to build a new house, enough for the whole family to live a peaceful life for two years.
But just like that, Zhang Kesheng swallowed it up little by little.
"That was all earned by you and me, drop by drop of sweat and blood!"
As she spoke, she hugged herself tightly with both hands.
Shen Cuifen remained silent for a few seconds, her eyes gradually sharpening.
She already had a plan in mind.
This is not just about getting the money back; it's a counterattack.
A scheme that led to Zhang Kesheng reaping what he sowed and was from which he could never recover.
"Xiaomei, don't make a scene. That woman is so pregnant. Zhang Kesheng must be short of money right now."
Her tone was calm.
The other woman was eight months pregnant and had difficulty walking.
Zhang Kesheng couldn't possibly not be anxious.
Once a child is born, the burden of feeding them begins; where is the money to enjoy life?
Therefore, what he lacks most right now is money.
“When you get back, tell him that your brother has a way to get cheap goods that can make a lot of money.”
A slight smile played on her lips.
“Your parents said that they would give him half of the money they earn, specifically to buy a house and furnish it for you two.”
She specifically emphasized "what my parents said" to make the news sound more significant.
People in the countryside believe most in the promises of their elders.
The fact that the money was specifically given to the young couple touched people's hearts even more.
Zhang Kesheng has always been greedy for money, and he will definitely take the bait as soon as he hears that there is money to be shared.
Song Xiaomei's eyes lit up when she heard that.
"This method really works!"
She suddenly raised her head, which had been hanging down, and a glint of light flashed in her eyes.
But she was also a little worried.
"But what if he's short of money and can't come up with it?"
She knew Zhang Kesheng too well.
He never saves money; he spends everything he earns.
If you ask him to pay out of his own pocket, he probably wouldn't even be able to scrape together a hundred yuan.
Upon hearing this, Zou Qiuya rolled her eyes.
"Can't afford it? Then ask his parents!"
She gave a cold laugh, her tone full of disdain.
"His mother loves to take advantage of small things, and she has already saved up a lot of money on her own. She definitely won't let this opportunity pass her by."
Shen Cuifen nodded repeatedly.
“Yes! Once you have the money, find someone you trust to secretly keep an eye on Zhang Kesheng.”
Her eyes sharpened, and her tone became more forceful.
"It would be best to catch him red-handed, with the evidence on his hands, and see how he can deny it then!"
That's the key point.
We can't just get the money back; we have to ruin his reputation so he can never recover.
"Just kick him out then!"
She said it with absolute certainty, her tone carrying a hint of fierceness.
Zou Qiuyue listened with increasing enthusiasm, her face beaming.
"Cuifen, you're amazing! That move was absolutely brilliant!"
This is hardly a scheme.
That was absolutely brilliant!
Shen Cuifen chuckled.
"It's not that I'm smart; it's just a simple method I figured out after I've stumbled and fallen."
Zou Qiuyue immediately moved closer, staring at Shen Cuifen with a face full of curiosity.
"Then tell me quickly, how exactly did you deal with that bastard back then? It makes me so angry just hearing about it, I really want to do it for you!"
Shen Cuifen smiled slightly and spoke about the things she could talk about.
She recounted how she calmed down and devised a counterattack step by step.
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