With the support of Lin Ye and Lu Wanqing, Lin Chunhua's mood improved considerably. She had considered divorce Wang Tiegang because of his gambling, but she chose to forgive him because he repented in time.
Sure enough, this kind of person is like a leopard that can't change its spots. We've already given them one chance, which is more than enough.
After finishing their meal, Lin Ye and Lin Chunhua each rode a bicycle to Wangjia Village.
When Lin Ye saw Wang Tiegang, he immediately punched him, making his nose bleed.
"Lin Ye, what's wrong with you?" Wang Tiezhu wiped the blood from his nose and looked at it, his face turning ashen.
Lin Ye didn't bother to reply and kicked him again.
Seeing that Wang Tiegang was about to fight back, Lin Chunhua quickly stepped forward to block Lin Ye and said to him, "Wang Tiegang, how dare you say that? I know all about your scandalous affair with Widow Jin. You bastard, beating you is too lenient. Give me all the money you have, and we're getting a divorce."
Wang Tiegang covered his face, then felt dizzy and a sharp pain in his chest.
“Wife, listen to me, it was all because of Widow Jin who seduced me. I only did something foolish because I felt sorry for her! I promise I will never talk to her again!” he said, tugging at Lin Chunhua’s sleeve.
If I hadn't seen him and Jin Qiao being all lovey-dovey, it would have been fine, but the way he looked so engrossed didn't seem like he was being forced; he seemed to be really enjoying himself.
"Do you even believe what you say?" Lin Chunhua shook off his hand. "Fine, you've taken at least fifty yuan from me during this time, and you've given it all to Widow Jin, haven't you? If you come back now, I can forgive you one more time!"
Wang Tiegang's face turned from red to white, and he took two steps back. "They must have spent that money. How could I possibly get it back? Chunhua, for the sake of our years of friendship, please don't be so aggressive!"
"How can you call me aggressive? I'm just asking you to take the money back, and you can't bear to do it?" Lin Chunhua sneered.
When Wang Tiegang saw Lin Chunhua's sneer, a strange anger rose within him. Comparing this to Jin Qiao's obedient and gentle demeanor in front of him, he was furious. His expression changed, and he said, "Yes, I just couldn't bear it! You make money and live a life of luxury, but do you know what those orphans and widows eat? They have to share even one egg among their three children. What's wrong with me spending a little money on them? How can you have no compassion at all!"
It's a perfect score! It's all correct!
Lin Chunhua smiled bitterly to herself, as everything Lu Wanqing had told her was being proven true.
"Who is Widow Jin to you? Why are you giving her money? Besides, much of that money was earned by me. Today, I must get that money back!" Lin Chunhua was also determined to get it back.
Seeing her about to leave, Wang Tiegang tried to stop her, but Lin Ye blocked his way. He could only shout at her, "Lin Chunhua, you wicked woman! All you care about is money! Last year you forced me to go up the mountain to pick boletus mushrooms to earn money, and you kept all the money for yourself. I'm a grown man, and you've got me completely under your thumb! Qiao'er is so much gentler and more considerate than you. Only with her do I feel like a real man! Qiao'er and I are truly in love. Go ahead and ask for it back. Once you step out of this courtyard, our relationship is over..."
Lin Chunhua held back her tears and walked outside, crossing the threshold without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Wang Tiegang's voice had already woken up the whole family in the courtyard.
Wang Xiuzhi heard everything that was said. After she came out, she went straight to Wang Tiegang and slapped him hard across the face.
"You beast! You abandon your perfectly good wife and go around cheating on her with other women! How could such a shameless bastard come from our family!"
Mr. Wang was so angry that he sat down in a chair, breathing heavily.
Xu Di appeared calm, as if she knew this day would eventually come.
She had originally wanted to see Lin Chunhua cry her heart out, but unexpectedly, she ended up tearing Jin Qiao apart. It was quite surprising.
She loved watching the drama unfold, and suddenly slapped her thigh, saying with a pained expression, "Oh dear, Chunhua went to find Jinqiao. With her making such a scene, things are going to get messy."
Wang Xiuzhi thought it made sense. It was a family matter, so they should just deal with it behind closed doors. If it got out of hand, it would be too embarrassing!
She hurriedly shouted at Wang Tiegang, "What are you still hesitating for? Hurry up and bring Chunhua back! Do you really think Jin Qiao likes you? She's only sweet-talking you because you give her money."
Wang Tiegang's heart tightened. Lin Chunhua had a fiery temper; he hoped she wouldn't hurt Qiao'er. He quickly dodged Lin Ye's obstruction and ran away.
Lin Ye smiled and followed him out.
Actually, on the way here, Lin Ye and Lin Chunhua had already discussed it. Even if she got divorced, she would never let those two adulterers live a peaceful life together.
Lin Chunhua went to Jin Qiao first in order to get information out of her.
Sure enough, when Wang Tie arrived at the locust tree in front of Jin Qiao's house, Jin Qiao was complaining to Lin Chunhua!
"Chunhua, I really have no money right now. Please, I beg you, give me some more time!"
"Jin Qiao, if you're in trouble, just ask me for money. Do you think I'd refuse? Why did you have to seduce my husband?" Lin Chunhua deliberately provoked her.
Jin Qiao's eyes welled up with tears. "Heaven and earth bear witness, if Tie Gang hadn't given me any food, would I have even noticed him? I only got more and more involved with him because he could give the children something to eat!"
"So you really love him?"
"No, I don't know. I'm having such a hard time. No man wants me. It's so rare for a man to be willing to help me like this. How could I not be moved?"
As Jin Qiao finished speaking, Wang Tiegang, who was hiding behind the locust tree, punched the tree.
It turns out that all the time he had been treating her so well was just wishful thinking on his part.
He felt fooled, yet he was already deeply mired in the situation, and even breathing became painful.
"Wang Tiegang, did you hear that? They're just messing with you!" Lin Ye's voice rang out behind him.
"No, I don't believe it..." Wang Tiegang rushed into the courtyard, his voice filled with a mixture of pain and confusion.
He stumbled to Jin Qiao's side, shook her shoulders, and hysterically demanded, "Qiao'er, you're truly sincere towards me, aren't you?"
Jin Qiao was on the verge of tears and turned her face away. "Tie Gang, don't look for me anymore. I don't want to affect your family."
Lin Chunhua laughed. It's a real shame that Jin Qiao isn't acting in tragic dramas.
At this moment, Jin Qiao's parents-in-law and several children also came out of the house, their expressions solemn, as if they felt powerless in the face of this scene, and just stood there blankly.
Jin Qiao dared not have anything to do with Wang Tiegang anymore, and simply said in a cold tone, "Wang Tiegang, stop bothering me! I will return the money to you!"
Wang Tiegang was completely enraged by her attitude. Why was she treating him like this?
He poured his heart out, and all he got in return was this cold, dismissive "Don't bother me."
He lost everything, from the chicken to the egg, and ended up with nothing. He lost his widow and his wife turned against him. How could he possibly tolerate this?
Thinking this, he punched Jin Qiao in the face!
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