Chapter 101 Introducing a Partner "Hey, you guys have noticed..."
"Hey, have you guys noticed that the criminals in the newspaper look remarkably like Dong Chunling's boyfriend?"
Suddenly, someone at the table said something like that, and Mingxi paused for a moment. Immediately, someone else chimed in.
"Really?! Old Wang, you're not kidding, are you?"
“How could I joke about something like this? I saw him once when his boyfriend brought her back last time, and he looks exactly like the one in the newspaper. And do you guys remember, Dong Chunling’s boyfriend’s surname is also Li?”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present immediately started discussing them.
"What does Old Wang mean by that? Does it mean Dong Chunling's boyfriend has a brother?"
"What brother? What Lao Wang means is that Dong Chunling's boyfriend is a liar!"
"No way, didn't you say last time that Dong Chunling's boyfriend was a college student?"
"Are you stupid? He's a liar, so all college students must be liars too!"
"ah……"
Most of the neighbors in the alley had never met Li Xiangdong before, and they didn't know whether he was a fraud or not.
Everyone's attention gradually shifted to Mingxi.
"Hey, Xiaoming, weren't you helping the police catch scammers? You must know whether Dong Chunling's boyfriend is a scammer, right? Tell us, what's going on?"
Under everyone's gaze, Mingxi spoke up: "Yes, Dong Chunling's boyfriend is a fraud. All the information he gave before was false. His name is not Li Xiangdong, nor is he a college student. He fabricated this identity to deceive people."
Mingxi showed no mercy to Dong Chunling and directly exposed Li Xiangdong's past.
Haha!
Everyone stared in shock.
Although everyone had felt that Li Xiangdong was a bit strange, who would have thought that Li Xiangdong was a liar and that everything he said was a lie?
Aunt He was the first to recover from her shock. She slapped her thigh and said, "I knew it! I said before that Dong Chunling's boyfriend looked shifty and didn't look like a college student at all. Sure enough, I was right! Didn't you guys notice anything strange about him before?!"
"Who said we didn't notice? I also felt something was off before. If Dong Chunling's boyfriend really was a college student, how could he possibly be interested in her!"
"Hey, that's a bit too much. Chunling is quite pitiful."
"What's so pitiful about her? If you ask me, she can't tell right from wrong and doesn't have any clear understanding of herself. A proper college student like her would definitely have high standards for finding a partner. How could anyone possibly be interested in someone who's been divorced before?"
"Old Li has a point. Dong Chunling was indeed deceived. If she were clear-headed, she would know that there's no such thing as a free lunch. A man with such good qualities would fall for her after just one meeting and say he wants to date her. There must be something fishy going on here."
Dong Chunling wasn't very popular in the alley, and even now, no one stood up for her.
However, since the Dong family was also there for the banquet, no one kept harping on Dong Chunling, and the conversation quickly shifted to Li Xiangdong.
A few elderly women in the alley who had seen Li Xiangdong came forward to speak, telling everyone that Li Xiangdong didn't look like a good person.
These words traveled on the wind and quickly reached other tables. Wu Yue, who had come to the banquet with her mother-in-law and Wei Lao Er, also heard these words. Her eyes widened, and her lips moved as if she wanted to ask something, but in the end, she couldn't say anything.
Normally, only one person from each family needs to attend a banquet; there's no reason for anyone to bring their whole family along when contributing a gift. But Wu Yue didn't think that way. She felt that the Wei family hadn't divided their assets yet, and Wei Lao Er (Second Brother Wei) contributed a portion of the family's public funds. Since her mother-in-law was using public funds for her gift, it was essentially using her own money, and she was entitled to attend. Thinking this way, Wu Yue insisted on attending the banquet with Ding Yumei, even dragging Wei Lao Er along, determined to get her money's worth from the banquet.
But now, hearing what everyone was saying, she completely lost the desire to eat.
She wanted to ask the people at the table if what they were saying was true, and how could Li Xiangdong be a liar?
If Li Xiangdong is a liar, then he's not a college student. The last time he took her home and said so many sweet words to her, it wasn't because he was interested in her, but because he wanted to deceive her.
Wu Yue initially didn't want to believe it, but everyone spoke with absolute certainty, citing newspapers as examples, saying that the news of Li Xiangdong's arrest was reported in the newspapers and couldn't possibly be false.
No matter how much she didn't want to believe it, she had to admit that it was true, and Li Xiangdong was a liar.
Wu Yue instantly flew into a rage.
She was angry partly because she was afraid of being targeted by scammers, and partly because she had been scammed by Li Xiangdong.
She thought Li Xiangdong was treating her so well because he was captivated by her charm and had taken a liking to her. Little did she know that this bastard was actually trying to scam her out of money!
Damn it, what a blind fool! If she sees that bastard again, she'll definitely give him a good beating!
As Wu Yue was cursing inwardly in anger, Wei Lao Er, who had no tact, suddenly spoke up: "What? Dong Chunling's boyfriend is a liar? That Li Xiangdong who came to our alley last time, is he a liar?"
Wei Lao Er's loud shouting immediately attracted the attention of everyone at the table, and they all looked over: "What's wrong, Wei Lao Er? Have you ever met a swindler?"
Wei Lao Er: "I've seen her. Last time I argued with my wife, she ran out in anger, and it was Dong Chunling's boyfriend who brought her back. Hey, wait, what's going on? Is he a liar?"
"That's right, he's a fraud. His college student identity was all made up by himself. This gang of people just play on people's emotions to trick them into joining and giving them money."
Wei Lao Er's mouth dropped open: "Ah! How could this be? I thought he was a good person, after all, he brought my wife back last time..."
Ding Yumei, standing to the side, glanced at Wei Lao Er and remained silent.
She could tell by now that Li Xiangdong had probably set his sights on Wu Yue and wanted to swindle her money, but his plan was interrupted by her second son before he could put it into action.
Ding Yumei rolled her eyes. How could such a smart old woman like her have given birth to such a stupid son?
As Ding Yumei was lost in thought, Wu Yue snapped out of it and heard Wei Lao Er rambling on about how he thought Li Xiangdong was a good person. With a displeased expression, she growled, "Shut up!"
Wei Lao Er didn't react immediately: "Huh, wife, what did you say?"
Wu Yue: "I told you to shut up, stop talking!"
Wei Lao Er: "Stop talking. Although we've dealt with scammers once, we're not scammers ourselves. We're decent people, and we have nothing to hide about it..."
Wu Yue shouted excitedly, "I told you to stop talking, stop talking! Can't you just shut up? Can't you just stay quiet and keep talking about this?"
Wu Yue's sudden change of attitude left Wei Lao Er completely bewildered, and the others at the table also paused, causing the atmosphere to freeze instantly.
Ding Yumei said sternly, "Both of you shut up!"
She lowered her voice: "We're outside, you two can talk about it when we get home!"
She didn't want those two brainless idiots to embarrass her in public.
Ding Yumei still held considerable prestige in the Wei family. When Wei Lao Er and Wu Yue saw her change of expression, they dared not cause any more trouble and obediently lowered their heads to eat their meals in peace.
Mingxi and the Wei family did not sit together and were unaware of the farce that had occurred at the wedding. After finishing her meal, she greeted Mr. and Mrs. Guan and went home.
The news that Li Xiangdong was a fraudster spread along with the news that Mingxi helped the police crack down on the fraud den.
People would just listen to a few words of praise and congratulations about the latter and move on; the focus of gossip was still on the former.
They said, "How could Dong Chunling, a divorced woman who has been remarried, possibly find a college student as a partner?"
It's no surprise that Li Xiangdong was a fraud.
For a time, people in the alley and the factory were talking sarcasticly about Dong Chunling.
Dong Chunling really doesn't know how to behave. She offends too many people outside, but the people in the alley still give her some face. They only talk behind her back and don't embarrass her to her face.
But her colleagues weren't so kind.
One of Dong Chunling's female colleagues, who had almost broken up with her boyfriend because of Dong Chunling's instigation, deliberately mocked her at work, saying, "Sister Dong, you should be more careful when looking for a partner next time. Don't overestimate yourself and end up like this time, almost leading a swindler into your home."
Dong Chunling's colleagues, who were often subjected to her sarcastic remarks, immediately chimed in with amusement: "Yeah, Chunling, don't blame us for being rude, we're just trying to help you and don't want you to be scammed. You should also have some self-awareness. You're a very good catch, so it's really unlikely that someone would fall in love with you for no reason. You should be more aware and vigilant."
Dong Chunling was so angry that her face contorted, and she retorted defiantly. But as luck would have it, her supervisor overheard her as soon as she opened her mouth. Before she could even defend herself, she was berated by her supervisor, who said she wasn't serious about her work and had a poor work attitude, and that she should either stay and do the job or get out.
The leader's statement reflects a certain dissatisfaction.
When Dong Chunling was going through her divorce with Yan Zhiwen, she would skip work every few days without giving any notice or asking for leave. After her disappearance was discovered, Dong's family reported it to the police, and her supervisor was also implicated. Some people even blamed him for not looking for Dong Chunling when she was absent for several days.
After Dong Chunling's divorce was finalized, she did return to work, but she continued to slack off day by day, showing no intention of taking her job seriously.
Sure enough, she had been absent from work for several days in a row, causing a lot of trouble for the boss. Now that the boss saw Dong Chunling finally come to work, she immediately started arguing with her colleagues. The boss couldn't contain his anger and immediately grabbed Dong Chunling and gave her a good scolding.
Dong Chunling was first ridiculed by her colleagues, and then criticized by her boss. She felt extremely wronged.
However, she never reflects on herself. Even at this point, she still thinks she is not wrong and that everyone else is at fault.
She was deceived entirely because of Li Xiangdong; it was all Li Xiangdong's fault.
She was being sarcastic and malicious towards her colleagues, all because of Mingxi. If Mingxi hadn't revealed that Li Xiangdong was a fraud, no one else would have known.
With that in mind, the first thing Dong Chunling did after getting off work and returning to the alley was to find Mingxi and demand an explanation.
Mingxi had just returned home from get off work when she heard a knock on her door. When she opened it, she saw Dong Chunling standing there, and was a little confused, wondering why this person had come to her door.
After hearing the purpose of Dong Chunling's visit, she frowned, her face full of questions.
"No, are you alright?" Mingxi: "Your colleague caused you trouble, that's your colleague's problem, why are you coming to me?"
Dong Chunling stated firmly, "It's because you told others about Li Xiangdong that they found out about this and started saying these things about me, so it's all your fault!"
"ha?"
Mingxi finally understood that people can actually laugh when they're speechless.
She glared at him, her eyes flashing with murderous intent, and said without any politeness, "Then why don't you reflect on yourself and see if you offend people too much in your daily life, which is why your colleagues all dislike you so much. When they found out you met a swindler, not a single one of them comforted you; they all just laughed at you. If you're sick, go get treatment. Don't come here to act crazy for no reason. I won't be polite to you."
As Mingxi spoke, she raised her hand to close the door.
Dong Chunling pushed the door open defiantly: "No, I haven't finished speaking yet, how could you close the door like that? You have to give me an explanation!"
Give me no explanation whatsoever.
Mingxi didn't bother with her. The photo was already in the newspaper; even if she didn't say anything, someone would eventually recognize Li Xiangdong as Dong Chunling's boyfriend. She simply waved her hand and slammed the door shut.
Dong Chunling was almost hit by the door. She took a big step back and stood in the middle of the yard.
She gritted her teeth, unwilling but still somewhat proud, and couldn't bring herself to throw a tantrum in the yard. In the end, she had no choice but to turn and leave.
Just as Dong Chunling stepped out of the courtyard gate, a person turned into the alley. The person's eyes lit up when he saw Dong Chunling, and he quickly walked towards her.
"Dong Chunling!"
Dong Chunling turned around upon hearing the voice, her brows furrowing: "Yan Zhiwen, what are you doing here?"
Yan Zhiwen wore a smug smile: "What you're saying is so heartless. We were husband and wife after all. Even though we're divorced now, I still care about you. That's why I rushed over as soon as I heard about what happened to you. Are you alright?"
Dong Chunling's expression darkened: "What are you saying?"
Yan Zhiwen: "Don't pretend to be strong in front of me. I know everything. You dated a swindler and almost got scammed out of your money."
He glanced at Dong Chunling and said, "I know you're heartbroken after our divorce and desperately want to find someone to fill your sadness, but the truth is, you're unlikely to find another man as good as me. Either you lower your standards, or you'll only end up with a conman."
Dong Chunling's expression was not good. She tightened her chin and asked, "What exactly did you come here for today?"
"Of course I'm here to care about you," Yan Zhiwen said with a smile, but anyone could see the schadenfreude in his eyes.
Yan Zhiwen was very pleased with himself at that moment.
Although he was the one who proposed the divorce from Dong Chunling, Dong Chunling went too far by disappearing before the divorce, which led to him being arrested and interrogated by the police.
That wasn't the end of it. Dong Chunling had just gone missing, causing him a lot of trouble, when she came back and used the excuse of divorce to cause a scene at his house. Her burly brother even smashed up his house and demanded 600 yuan in divorce compensation from him!
Six hundred yuan!
That was his hard-earned salary. What right did Dong Chunling have to take it? What right did she have?
What's even worse is that ever since Dong Chunling got divorced, she's been living a better and better life and has even found a new boyfriend. When this got back to her family, everyone laughed at her.
The implication was that Dong Chunling's marriage to him was a mistake, and that she had found true happiness by divorcing him.
Pshaw, he doesn't believe it!
Yan Zhiwen simply couldn't believe that Dong Chunling could find another college student as a partner!
Yan Zhiwen endured humiliation and hardship for half a month, listening to the ridicule and sarcasm of those around him. Finally, he received the latest news: it turned out that Dong Chunling's boyfriend was not a real college student at all; he was a fraud!
Haha, turns out he was a scammer!
When Yan Zhiwen heard the news, he wanted to roar to the sky in excitement.
He heard the news at work, and as soon as he got off work, he couldn't wait to come and mock Dong Chunling.
Yan Zhiwen: "Chunling, we've been husband and wife after all, and I don't want to say anything too harsh, but you should try to be more open-minded. If you leave me, it's impossible for you to find someone with similar qualities to me. Of course, I'm not saying this to ask you to fall in love with me again. I've already registered my marriage with Rongrong, so it's no use if you fall in love with me again."
"Pah!"
Dong Chunling spat directly in Yan Zhiwen's face: "Yan Zhiwen, have you no shame? Who the hell loves you? I haven't had any feelings for you for a long time!"
"Really?"
Yan Zhiwen stared intently at Dong Chunling: "I don't believe it. We've been married for over two years. How could you say you don't love me anymore? You must be just being stubborn. Chunling, you don't need to pretend. I understand your feelings. I can understand. There's only one man like me in the world. Falling in love with me is something no woman can avoid."
"vomit!"
Dong Chunling felt nauseous and her stomach was upset. She stared wide-eyed, unable to understand how Yan Zhiwen could have the audacity to say such disgusting things.
Yan Zhiwen: "Chunling, what's wrong? Feeling nauseous? You're not pregnant, are you? If you're having pregnancy symptoms, you must have been pregnant for a while. This child... this child isn't mine, is it?"
His face lit up with surprise, and he deliberately softened his tone, saying, "No wonder you found a new partner so quickly. It was all for our child. Chunling, I forgive you."
Dong Chunling: ? ? ?
Mingxi, who came out of the yard to use the restroom, was also: ? ? ?
She had actually been listening for a while, and she had to admit that compared to someone as despicable as Yan Zhiwen, even the annoying Dong Chunling seemed quite adorable.
She had never understood why Dong Chunling liked Yan Zhiwen before, and now she understood even less. Was it because she was too happy in life and wanted to make herself unhappy?
Putting everything else aside, just look at what Yan Zhiwen just said. He forgave Dong Chunling. What right does he have to say such a thing?
Does this mean that even though he divorced Dong Chunling, and it was he who initiated the divorce, and even though he remarried, he still feels that Dong Chunling shouldn't be dating?
So what? He was allowed to have affairs when he got married, and now he has a beautiful wife in his arms after the divorce, but Dong Chunling is supposed to remain chaste for him?
Mingxi rolled her eyes dramatically.
She endured her nausea and continued watching. She saw Dong Chunling vomit again, and then, to Yan Zhiwen's delighted surprise, she stepped forward and slapped him.
"Don't get your hopes up! I'm not pregnant at all! I'm just disgusted by you!"
Yan Zhiwen covered his face, looking incredulous: "You hit me?"
Dong Chunling bared her teeth, her face arrogant: "I'm hitting you because you came out to disgust me. Do you want me to make this clear? I'm divorced from you. Whether I find a partner or not, and what kind of partner I find, is none of your business! Besides, Li Xiangdong is nothing. I've wanted to dump him and find a new partner for a long time. You wait, I'll bring a new partner to show you in a few days!"
Don't think she can't see through Yan Zhiwen's thoughts. Isn't she just gloating over her being deceived?
Hmph, she'd rather let Mingxi laugh at her than let Yan Zhiwen laugh at her.
Dong Chunling made up her mind that once Yan Zhiwen left, she would go to Mingxi and ask her to introduce her to a new boyfriend.
What's so special about Yan Zhiwen? Didn't Mingxi say last time that several men had asked her to introduce them to her?
Look, she's still very charming!
Dong Chunling raised her head and straightened her back. Although she seemed timid in front of Mingxi, she was still quite arrogant in public. She glanced at Yan Zhiwen disdainfully and said.
"Get out of here! If you don't leave, I'll call for help and say you're being a pervert and harassing me!"
Yan Zhiwen: "You, you..."
He gritted his teeth and, after a long while, managed to choke out, "How could you do this!"
Dong Chunling: "Hmph!"
That's just how she is, so what!
Unable to argue with Dong Chunling, and fearing that Dong Chunling would actually call for help, Yan Zhiwen could only cover his face and slink away.
Dong Chunling turned around smugly, ready to go home, but as soon as she turned her head, she saw Mingxi standing at the gate of the courtyard.
Mingxi glanced at Dong Chunling but didn't say anything.
She was quite impressed. Despite being a swindler who did nothing right, Li Xiangdong was actually quite good at brainwashing people. He managed to wake up Dong Chunling, who was deeply in love with Yan Zhiwen.
Well, no, it can't be said that Dong Chunling was completely conscious.
After all, she was once again bewitched by Li Xiangdong.
It can only be said that Dong Chunling was still love-struck, only waking up to reality because of Yan Zhiwen.
But it can be considered a good thing, albeit not entirely.
Dong Chunling, on the other hand, pursed her lips, somewhat annoyed that Mingxi was watching the spectacle.
But then she thought, "Let's just watch the show, anyway, Mingxi has watched her make a lot of noise."
She unilaterally forgave Mingxi, then stepped forward and said to herself, "You heard what I just said to Yan Zhiwen, right? Since you heard it, could you help me out by introducing me to someone? Otherwise, I'll lose face in front of Yan Zhiwen."
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