Song Yan's face was very unpleasant. This old woman was obviously no good; she dared to hit people in front of so many of them.
"Where did this little wench come from, daring to interfere in the affairs of the Zhao family? She's got a death wish."
Granny Zhao glared at her angrily; the smooth sailing of the past few years had spoiled her.
Completely oblivious to the current situation, she thought Liu Zi was the daughter-in-law who was struggling to make a living under her.
Liu Daqiang's eyes were bloodshot with rage. His daughter, whom he had pampered and raised with his own hands, was being humiliated by this old woman. Judging from the way she was beating her, it was clear this wasn't the first time.
Song Ersao's eyes darted around, noticing that the commotion had attracted the attention of the police officers standing at the entrance of the building. She immediately changed her voice and cried out, "Help! Someone's been beaten to death! A wicked mother-in-law is beating her daughter-in-law! There's no justice! Help!"
Sister-in-law Song was so confident that everyone within a hundred meters was looking over.
A look of panic flashed in Granny Zhao's eyes, and she lunged forward to block Song Ersao's hand.
But Sister-in-law Song had already been on guard against that old woman, and she took the opportunity to dodge and sit down on the ground.
"Husband, come quick! Someone's beating your wife! Help! They've killed her!"
Of all the sisters-in-law in the Song family, only Song Ersao was willing to go all out, and Song Yan both loved and hated her.
When dealing with outsiders, it's a sharp dagger, piercing the enemy's heart; but when used against one's own people...
No, my second sister-in-law has changed now; she doesn't treat her own family members badly anymore.
Upon hearing Song Ersao's cries, Song Fu rushed over in a few steps.
Who hit my wife?
The Song family members were all tall and strong, and with years of hard work, Song Fu's mere presence instantly scared away the Zhao family relatives who were about to come forward to help.
Zhao Qian, who was discussing something with his defense lawyer, also noticed the commotion. Seeing that the place where Zhao's mother had been standing was now empty, he had a bad feeling.
"Mom, what are you doing?"
Zhao Qian rushed over excitedly and shouted at Zhao Pozi, who was still lying on the ground groaning.
Song Yan frowned. The one lying on the ground unable to get up was her own mother. Instead of asking her any questions, she immediately started to criticize her. It seems that her character is really not good.
What kind of eyes did that silly girl have? How could she have fallen for such an ingrate back then?
Granny Zhao was also taken aback. She had used too much force when she lunged, and before the woman could react, she lost her balance and fell to the ground. Now she felt a dull pain in her chest.
The son, though his face showed anger and frustration, had a clear coldness in his eyes, implying that she had ruined his plans.
Granny Zhao felt wronged. Who was she doing this for?
"Zizi, I've finally met you. Can I talk to you alone?" Zhao Qian said gently to Zhao Zizi with a tender expression.
"What are you talking about? Can't you see your mother is about to call for a fight? What are you pretending for? Get out of here." Song Yan shoved Zhao Qian away.
Zhao Qiansheng was thin and frail, and had always been the type of weak and scholarly man.
He was unexpectedly pushed by Song Yan, a woman who now carries pigs every day, and stumbled back two steps, almost falling.
Song Yan scoffed, then turned to Liu Zi and said, "Girl, your taste is terrible! How could you have chosen such a weakling back then?"
Liu Zi sneered, "It's covered in shit."
Zhao Qian looked at Liu Zi in disbelief, and only then did he notice the changes in her.
Liu Zi's eyes were confident and clear, and her clothes were fashionable and beautiful. She was nothing like the middle-aged woman who used to be plain-faced, wearing old clothes, with messy hair and a disheveled appearance.
Dressed like that, she could easily pass for eighteen.
But Zhao Qian didn't consider that Liu Zi, under the oppression of her mother, had to hand-wash the whole family's clothes, clean the entire villa, cook three meals a day, and deal with the constant harassment from Zhao's mother-in-law. She had no time to take care of herself.
Especially since Granny Zhao was reluctant to spend money, she would buy delicious food and only let the three of them eat it, leaving Liu Zi and Zhao Qi in the kitchen with the leftovers.
Long-term malnutrition naturally made Liu Zi look much older.
After leaving the Zhao family, Liu Zi wanted to improve her health so she could find her daughter. She tried every day to nourish herself and Zhao Qi. In just two months, she saw initial results. Her complexion improved a lot, and her cheeks became fuller.
Looking at Liu Zi, who was becoming more and more beautiful, Zhao Qian's initial displeasure vanished completely.
At this moment, he put on a disgusting face and said to Liu Zi again, "Zizi, the person I love most is you. I didn't know anything about what my mother did to you. I will make her apologize to you, and then send her back to her hometown. From now on, it will just be the four of us living together, and there will be no one else."
After saying that, he tried to take Liu Zi's hand.
Zhao Qian was full of confidence. Back then, he had won over Liu Zi, the daughter of an official, with his affectionate demeanor. Now that he had promised to send his mother away, Liu Zi would definitely change her mind.
After this matter is settled, he will find an opportunity to bring his mother back. Given Liu Zi's prideful nature, she definitely won't cause any more trouble.
However, Zhao Qian's outstretched hand was knocked away by Liu Daqiang, who was standing next to Liu Zi.
"So this is how you take care of my daughter? Very well, that's wonderful," Liu Daqiang said through gritted teeth.
Zhao Qian hadn't noticed Liu Daqiang before, and now that he saw him, he panicked.
Just as he was about to explain, Old Lady Zhao behind him started acting up.
Zhao Qian just said that the idea of sending Granny Zhao back to her hometown was a last-minute decision, and he didn't discuss it with Granny Zhao beforehand.
Unaware of the truth, Granny Zhao genuinely believed that her son, Zhao Qian, was bewitched by Liu Zi and wanted to send her back to her hometown. She no longer cared about the cold face Zhao Qian had just given her to calm down and started wailing.
She cursed Zhao Qian for being heartless and Liu Zi for being unfilial; in short, no one was a good person except her.
Just then, the lawyer came over and told Liu Zi that it was almost time and she could go in.
Liu Zi ignored the Zhao mother and son who were still entangled and walked into the courthouse.
Seeing that Liu Zi had already walked away, Zhao Qian looked down at his mother, who was still clinging to his leg and only causing trouble, and for the first time felt a strong sense of disgust.
If it weren't for her, Liu Zi wouldn't have run away from home, and so much trouble wouldn't have happened. It seems we should let her go back to her hometown to retire in the future!
If Liu Zi knew that Zhao Qian had such thoughts, she would definitely be overjoyed. After all, Zhao's mother was very concerned about her reputation. Every time she went back to her hometown, she would boast to the villagers about how filial her son was and how he took her to live in the city.
Of course, these things about the Zhao family will have nothing to do with her anymore. She's getting a divorce, and it'll be better if the Zhao family mother and son fight like dogs!
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