Chapter 13 The Founding Father's Wife is Too Reckless
Zhao Fengxiu closed the account book, stood up, and said, "What's all the noise about? Don't you want to do business anymore? How much money did I take from you? What money do you have?"
Liu Jianguo looked at Lin Jingyi, who then said, "They took more than 2,500 from us, plus some loose change!"
The onlookers were shocked when he finished speaking.
"My goodness! Is Jian Guoguo so rich? It seems that this oil pressing shop is quite profitable."
"Their family was doing well in the past! Their business is still doing well now, so it's only natural. Besides, the Chen family's matter just ended these past few days, right?"
"So you've heard about it too? But I just feel like something's not right, I can't quite put my finger on it..."
Lin Jingyi said, "That's all, give it back to me now!"
As she spoke, she tried to pounce on Zhao Fengxiu again, but was stopped by Liu Shiping and the others.
Liu Jianbang said urgently, "Mom, please explain yourself! Did you take anything from my second brother's family?"
Liu Jiancheng exclaimed excitedly, "Is it really 2500? Does that mean I can marry Mengfei next month?!"
...The children, each with their own thoughts, all looked at Zhao Fengxiu.
They weren't really standing up for Liu Jianguo; they were just thinking that if Zhao Fengxiu had actually taken the money, then making demands would be even more justifiable.
Zhao Fengxiu sneered, "How much exactly? Be precise. Where did your family get so much money? Jianguo only earns a little over 30 yuan a month as a primary school teacher. You haven't worked since you married into our family, and you've given birth to three children!"
You only occasionally help out at the shop, but your three children need food and drinks, and your family sends all sorts of gifts, clothes, wine, necklaces, and bracelets to your family! I ask you, with such high expenses, how did you manage to save more than 2,500 yuan in the past five years?
So what if I picked the lock? Doesn't our whole family need to eat and drink? How could you openly hide money from me? Are you trying to become independent?
I used to turn a blind eye to things, but now you dare to lock the door? What's the meaning of wanting to separate the family but still living in the house?
I'm so old, everyone else is retired and looking forward to enjoying their retirement, but I'm still working day and night to earn money and provide for you! And you even cook special meals for me! You unfilial brats!
She complains about being tired from running the shop, and always takes the kids out to visit her parents! There are five of you in your family, and you eat and drink at home for free every day. 30 yuan a month isn't even enough to cover your expenses! And that doesn't even include the money you often give to your parents!
Where did you get 2500? Tell me!
Did you find it, steal it from the store, take something that belongs to the public, or steal it from someone else?
Zhao Fengxiu looked around and shouted, "If we found it, the town's security organization taught us to be honest and return lost property! We should hand it in as soon as possible; we can't keep it!"
If you stole from the store, so what if I picked your lock? It's true what they say, you can guard against a thief in your own home, but it's hard to guard against one. You stole from me and now you're blaming me! I'm taking back what's rightfully mine, what's the problem? I haven't even asked you to hand over your household expenses yet!
Look around, which family doesn't pay household expenses these days? Which family has grown up and married children who still eat and drink for free?
If it was public money, Jianguo, no wonder you didn't dare report it to the police at your older sister's banquet! Were you afraid you'd get arrested and thrown in for a beating? They'll arrest you, give you a good talking-to, and bring you to your senses!
If you've cheated on me, Jianguo, you should divorce this bastard as soon as possible! We won't keep a whore like that in our family! Tell me, which one are you?
Zhao Fengxiu's words left Lin Jingyi completely bewildered.
The onlookers chimed in with their own opinions.
"Yes! Where did it come from? Are Liu Jianguo and his wife really that ruthless?"
"I suspect it was found somewhere; I should report it to the police!"
"Nonsense! I have a feeling he's cheating! His wife often takes the kids out, saying they're going to her parents' house, but who knows what she's doing behind their backs!"
"Then why is she crying so bitterly? You shouldn't do this when you're cheating! What will happen to Jianguo's reputation if he's caught?"
"I suspect that Jianguo stole school property and then secretly took it home before being discovered?"
"You're all wrong! I think he stole from the shop. You see, his wife often helps out at the oil pressing shop; she might be secretly pocketing the money!"
The onlookers offered a variety of opinions, and the more they speculated, the more far-fetched the answers became.
Lin Jingyi was both ashamed and angry. "Don't talk nonsense! I, I didn't do anything! I clearly..."
She couldn't say anything, and could only look at Liu Jianguo in front of her with teary eyes.
Zhao Fengxiu pressed, "Then tell me!"
Seeing that the situation was at a stalemate, the onlookers pointed and whispered, and his younger siblings gave him all sorts of strange looks.
Liu Jianguo's face turned pale and then red, and his eyes behind his glasses turned red. He raised his hand and slapped Lin Jingyi hard!
"I'll teach you to talk nonsense! You're slandering my mother here! And making people suspect I stole public money! How could you say such nonsense? Apologize to my mother right now!"
You're always causing me trouble! You must be bored if you don't have to work!
Everyone was shocked when the slap landed.
Lin Jingyi staggered, taking two steps back, looking extremely aggrieved.
"Liu Jianguo usually seems very polite and gentle, and he would never resort to violence even when he's angry, but he actually did it today, which shows he's really furious," a bystander added.
Lin Jingyi sobbed, covering her face, "I..."
She couldn't quite put her finger on it for a while, but in an instant, she caught the meaning in Liu Jianguo's eyes and immediately understood. She could only bite her lip and swallow her anger.
"Yes, I was lying. I'm sorry, Mom."
Liu Jianguo added, "Look at you, making such a fool of yourself. You've become a laughing stock. I'm sorry to all my friends, neighbors, and customers. It was my wife who was just playing a prank on you."
Zhao Fengxiu said disdainfully, "What a joke! Crying here for so long for no reason!"
They clearly don't want to let them off the hook.
Liu Jianguo was furious. "Mom! We were just joking around! Zhenghong has been causing a lot of trouble since school started, and we were thinking of taking him out to play. She couldn't handle him and got really upset, so she did this silly thing. Please don't take it to heart!"
From now on, we can discuss things as a family; it's not a big deal.
"I didn't have time to tell you before you finished settling things with your older sister, because I was afraid of making you spend money and upset you."
After hearing these words, the onlookers were relieved.
Zhao Fengxiu pursed her lips and said nothing.
As expected of her second son, a teacher is quick-witted and can rattle off a series of lines so fast!
"So that's how it is! This daughter-in-law of the founding emperor is too outrageous. She thought Zhao Fengxiu really did such a bad thing."
"Never mind, I'll go home and cook..."
Seeing that there was no excitement, many of the onlookers dispersed, and it was getting dark.
Seeing that no one was helping her and everyone had left, Lin Jingyi gritted her teeth and swallowed her anger!
There were few people left on the street. After Liu Shiping packed up the oil container and scale, and closed the door, the real battlefield was inside the house.
Several of her children gathered around, especially Liu Jianbang and Liu Jiancheng, who each massaged Zhao Fengxiu's back and shoulders, constantly showering her with attention.
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