Lin Chunying was already sobbing uncontrollably.
For three years, more than a thousand days and nights, she wanted to cry whenever she thought of her innocent child.
Her health also deteriorated drastically due to the severe injury she suffered three years ago.
Su Shangjin couldn't stand it any longer. "Wei Guo, you should really think this through!"
Qiao Qiqi looked at her father and said, "I didn't want to talk about this, but I know it's always been a source of heartache for my mother. Dad, can you bear to let my mother suffer like this forever? It's been over twenty years. How many more twenty years does my mother have?"
"How much has Lu Xiufen taken from home and given to your uncle's family over the years? It's because of your repeated indulgence that she dared to steal my betrothal gifts today. And if she dares to steal my betrothal gifts today, she'll dare to steal my brother's in the future."
Speaking of this, Qiao Qiqi suddenly remembered something else. "There's something that I don't think Mom told you. My brother's tuition money for school last year was also suddenly lost at home. Mom was afraid you would be angry, so in the end she borrowed it from Uncle."
"!" Qiao Weiguo looked up in surprise, clearly unaware of what was happening.
Seeing that Lu Xiufen had done such a thing behind his back, Qiao Weiguo grabbed his wife's hand with a pained expression, "You've suffered so much all these years."
As things unfolded beyond expectations, Lu Xiufen's face turned ashen.
Lin Chunying, after years of pent-up grievances, finally broke down and burst into tears.
Qiao Qiqi knew that what her mother needed most after all these years was a good, cathartic release, so she let her cry. The more she cried, the more heartbroken Qiao Weiguo felt, and the more determined he became.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Qiao Weiguo finally made his decision. "Mother, this is the last time I will call you Mother. From now on, I have nothing to do with you anymore. Please move your things out of the house before tonight. I don't care where you move them to. If you don't move them, I will personally throw your things out tonight."
At this moment, Qiao Weiguo finally made up his mind.
He would rather be criticized and called unfilial by the villagers than let his wife and family suffer the slightest grievance.
Lu Xiufen's attempt to steal a chicken backfired spectacularly; she lost all her money and was even kicked out of her home, leaving her feeling utterly devastated.
But she still wouldn't give up, pitifully saying, "Then the alimony..."
"Not a single cent!" Qiao Weiguo's face darkened even more when he saw that Lu Xiufen still dared to mention alimony to him.
Previously, although Lu Xiufen lived at home, she still asked him for three yuan a month for support. Qiao Weiguo thought it would be convenient for her to buy medicine and food on weekdays, so he agreed.
Seeing that Lu Xiufen still had the nerve to bring it up with him, Qiao Weiguo gritted his teeth and said, "For the sake of you giving birth to me, if you get sick in the future, I will pay for it, but I won't help you. My family depends on me to earn money and support the family. Chunying's health is not good, so you can choose whichever son you like."
Upon hearing his heartless words, Lu Xiufen immediately protested, "You unfilial son! You're driving me to my death!"
But Qiao Weiguo was no longer buying it. “Over the years, you know how much you’ve taken from my family for your most beloved son. Of course, I can also offer you another option: you can exchange everything you’ve taken from my family over the years for your own. In that case, I can still give you two yuan a month for support.”
Lu Xiufen's eyes lit up.
With her current health, living for another 10 years wouldn't be a problem. If she complained about being poor to Qiao Weiguo again, she might be able to get another three yuan. Thinking of this, she immediately looked at Zhao Yuxiang beside her...
When Zhao Yuxiang saw Lu Xiufen looking at her, she realized that Lu Xiufen was tempted, and immediately shouted loudly, "Why are you looking at me? Let me tell you, I don't have a single penny!"
You think you can get her back what's already in your pocket? Dream on!
Zhao Yuxiang wasn't as wonderful as Lu Xiufen imagined. If Lu Xiufen only had a year to live, wouldn't she be at a loss? This was clearly a money-losing deal, and she wasn't going to do it!
Moreover, although Lu Xiufen has given her many gifts over the years, she has given her very little money, which the old woman has kept hidden away.
The money won't even go into her own pocket, yet she's expected to give away what she already has? No way!
Seeing that the two had not reached an agreement, Qiao Qiqi looked directly at Su Shangjin.
"Uncle Su, just in case these two deny it later, could you please help us draft a document severing ties, clearly stating that they stole my betrothal gifts? That way, if they come looking for trouble later, I can just take the document to the police station!"
Su Shangjin thought this was a good idea.
Once the document is written, Lu Xiufen will definitely not dare to cause trouble anymore.
Thinking of this, he immediately wrote a letter to Qiao Qiqi.
Qiao Weiguo was heartbroken at this point, and he signed the document and pressed his fingerprint on it without saying a word.
Lu Xiufen tried to struggle a bit more, but Su Shangjin squinted and said, "The police will be here soon. If you don't sign, they'll have you arrested and sent to jail."
Lu Xiufen trembled with fright. Despite her reluctance, she had no choice but to press her fingerprint on the document. Since she couldn't write, Su Shangjin had written her name for her. However, everyone in the office was a witness, so they weren't afraid she would renege on her promise.
After the matter was resolved, Qiao Xishan stepped forward and patted Qiao Weiguo on the shoulder.
"Tomorrow, I'll have your sister-in-law prepare a feast at home. My brother and I haven't drunk together in years, so we have to drink until we're completely drunk!"
Because of their mother's favoritism, Qiao Xishan and Qiao Weiguo never experienced any maternal love growing up, which led to a very deep bond between the two brothers.
Originally, the two families had maintained contact after the separation, but Qiao Xishan cut off all contact after Lu Xiufen shamelessly moved into Qiao Weiguo's house.
It wasn't that he didn't want to contact his brother; it was just that he had been heartbroken back then and knew that anything involving Lu Xiufen would be devastating, so he dared not contact him.
However, from now on, he no longer needs to suppress his emotions. Thinking of this, Qiao Xishan was genuinely happy for his younger brother.
However, since Lu Xiufen and Su Shangjin were still there, Qiao Xishan managed to control his excitement and left first.
As for Zhao Yuxiang, she had already secretly run away with her eleven yuan the moment she signed the documents.
After signing the documents, the Qiao family returned home.
Lu Xiufen looked at Qiao Weiguo with a pitiful expression, as if her father had just died, "Weiguo..."
Qiao Qiqi interrupted her directly, saying coldly, "The documents have already been signed, so stop playing the victim and hurry up and move your things. If you don't finish moving them before dark, I'll throw all your stuff out."
"You little slut, you're the one who caused all this trouble! How dare you harm me! I'll beat you to death!"
Seeing that Qiao Qiqi still dared to speak, Lu Xiufen immediately grabbed a broom from the side and was about to hit her.
Just as Qiao Qiqi was about to dodge, a hand quickly reached out and grabbed the broom.
Qiao Qiqi looked up in surprise and saw that Lin Chunying, who was usually timid, was now filled with anger—
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