God-Tier Get Rich System – CH108

Chapter 108: Mistaken Husband

“You’re right to be this cautious,” Aunt Chunhua said.

Su Qianqian sobbed uncontrollably. “On the very first day I married into this family, all my money, ration tickets, and stamps were stolen. No one in the Li family admitted to taking them. So… I had no way to call or write to you. There’s a girl in the village named Xiaoli, she likes Li Changsheng. I begged her, and only then did she help me send a letter. I didn’t expect you’d actually come… thank you, thank you, you’re all my lifesavers, wuuuu…”

Lu Manman looked with disgust in the direction of the Li household. “If you’ve really decided, we’ll help you.”

Aunt Chunhua asked, “Have you two gotten the marriage certificate yet?”

Regret overwhelmed Su Qianqian, and tears fell again. “Yes! The day after our wedding he took me to the county to register the marriage!”

Lu Manman sighed helplessly. “That’s not your fault. Who could have imagined he’d be such a person?”

Xu Jincheng said, “In that case, you’ll have to get a divorce certificate first, then transfer your household registration out. But once you transfer out, you’ll need somewhere to receive it…”

Everyone looked at Aunt Chunhua.

“You’re an educated youth, so your household registration should be able to move back to our brigade. But since you haven’t been working with us for a while, you don’t have any work points. You’ll have to figure out the grain rations on your own.” Aunt Chunhua didn’t mean to make things hard for her; this wasn’t against principle.

“Thank you, Auntie! Thank you, Captain! As long as I can transfer back, I’ll handle the rest. I’ll definitely repay everyone if I ever get the chance!” Su Qianqian’s tears flowed harder, but she was clear-headed, and her manner didn’t come across as annoying.

Zhang Weimin clutched his growling stomach and couldn’t hold back. “Let’s just find a place to eat first…”

Su Qianqian was uncharacteristically calm. “We’ll go back to the Li house to eat. They care about saving face, they won’t dare not prepare decent food. If the food isn’t good, I’ll take you all to the captain’s house and put it on Li Changsheng’s account.”

When they returned to the Li house, the courtyard already had food set out. The staple was corn buns, with five dishes, one of which was meat—cured pork stewed with eggplant—plus a big pot of loofah and egg soup. For entertaining guests, this was not bad.

Everyone ate in silence. Li Shengli didn’t show up, and no one asked.

After the meal, Su Qianqian said coldly to Du Xiujun, “I’ve made up my mind. I want to divorce Li Changsheng. Please find someone to notify him.”

Hu Ying stared at her in shock. “Sister-in-law, why…”

Su Qianqian’s face was dark; she didn’t want to speak to her.

Du Xiujun’s expression was awkward, but she said, “Your father… the head of the family already went to the county to look for him.”

Hu Ying glanced back and forth between Su Qianqian and Du Xiujun, wanting to speak but holding back.

Lu Manman exchanged looks with Aunt Chunhua, both finding it odd. This girl’s expression really didn’t look like someone who’d commit adultery with her brother-in-law. And her reaction didn’t look like an act.

Du Xiujun went to the kitchen and brought a basket to Hu Ying.

Inside, cushioned with straw, were about ten eggs.

“Yingying, there’s family business going on here. Da Ya and Er Ya are still little, don’t scare them. Take them to stay at their grandmother’s for a few days.”

Normally Hu Ying would have been delighted at the chance to return to her mother’s home. Because she’d given birth to two daughters, her in-laws and husband didn’t treat her well. But this time, for some reason, she felt a strong aversion to her mother-in-law’s suggestion.

“Mom, I still need to work. That’s ten work points a day…”

Only now did Aunt Chunhua take a good look at her. This young woman was quite capable—she was earning the same full work points as a man.

“It’s fine, our family can spare a few work points. I’ll ask for leave for you. It’s settled. You have to think of Da Ya and Er Ya, right? And send my regards to your mother.”

Hu Ying looked at Su Qianqian’s cold face, accepted the basket, and said softly, “Okay. Thank you, Mom.”

She went to her room to pack some things, then greeted the guests before leaving with her two children.

Du Xiujun stood at the doorway, watching them disappear.

They clearly couldn’t leave today. Su Qianqian led Mu Lantu and the others around the village to look for a place to stay.

Du Xiujun followed them silently.

Xu Huazhang made the arrangements—two neighboring houses. The four men stayed in one, Aunt Chunhua and Lu Manman in another, which belonged to a household of women.

Su Qianqian said she wanted to stay with Aunt Chunhua and Lu Manman.

The hosts thought it odd, but since Du Xiujun didn’t say anything, neither did she.

After settling accommodations, they returned to the Li household.

By five o’clock, Li Shengli and Li Changsheng came back on bicycles.

Li Changsheng was drenched in sweat.

“Qianqian!”

“Ugh—”

The moment she saw him, Su Qianqian recalled that nightmarish scene and vomited again.

Li Changsheng’s face turned ashen. “Qianqian, I know I’ve made mistakes, but I can change! Let’s not divorce, okay? You know I truly chose you!”

Su Qianqian rinsed her mouth, wiped her lips, and refused to look at him. “Impossible! I will divorce! Li Changsheng, let’s part on decent terms. If you agree, just give me 200 yuan in compensation, and I won’t breathe a word about your family’s affairs. If you refuse, I’ll make a scene. At worst, we’ll both go down!”

Li Changsheng looked at Xu Jincheng politely. “I’d like to speak with Qianqian alone. Could I trouble you all?”

Su Qianqian clung to Aunt Chunhua’s arm, wary. “We have nothing to talk about! I’ve already said everything! Don’t push me!”

Li Changsheng’s eyes bulged with rage, his roar thunderous. “Su Qianqian! What do you want from me? Haven’t I been good enough to you? Don’t push me either!”

Su Qianqian was furious. “Good to me? If you were good to me, you wouldn’t have slept with your—”

“Changsheng!” Du Xiujun grabbed his hand. “Son, you can keep her body but not her heart. Why force it? Let her go.”

“Mom! Whose side are you on?” Li Changsheng shook her off in frustration. “Su Qianqian is my woman! She’s carrying my child! I’ll never let her go!”

Su Qianqian sneered. “Not let me go, is that it? If you don’t, I’ll tell the entire brigade your dirty deeds!”

Li Changsheng threatened in return. “Go ahead, say it! If you do, I’ll never let you leave!”

“You—!” Su Qianqian was shaking with fury, chest heaving, face flushed, nearly fainting.

A fleeting gleam of smugness crossed Li Changsheng’s face.

Lu Manman saw it clearly and turned away in disgust. “Qianqian, don’t be afraid! I’ll go with you to find the captain. With all of us here, does he really think he can stop us?”

Li Changsheng glared at her with bloodshot, murderous eyes.

“This is between me and Qianqian. Who do you think you are? What right do you have to interfere?”

Su Qianqian steadied herself. “Fine. We’ll go see the captain.”

“You can’t!” Li Changsheng suddenly rushed forward, clutching Su Qianqian tightly. “Qianqian, I love you, I really love you! Stay with me, okay? Can’t we just live a good life together?”

Lu Manman and Aunt Chunhua tried to pull her free, but Li Changsheng’s strength was overwhelming.

“Let me go! Let me go—!” Su Qianqian screamed, scratching and kicking. “I won’t live with a man who slept with his sister-in-law—”

At last, Li Shengli, who had been silently watching, spoke up. “Enough! Changsheng, let her go!”

Li Changsheng ignored him, tears streaming. “Qianqian, Qianqian, I beg you, don’t leave me—”

His display of “deep affection” moved no one.

Su Qianqian was nearly suffocated in his grip.

Mu Lantu shot Xu Huazhang a look, and the two moved in, striking a certain pressure point. Li Changsheng was forced to release her.

Lu Manman and Aunt Chunhua quickly pulled Su Qianqian behind them, retreating.

Su Qianqian started vomiting again.

Li Changsheng’s facade of tenderness crumbled, leaving his face ugly and twisted.

“Su Qianqian!”

Just then, a loud, furious female voice rang from outside the courtyard.

Li Shengli and Du Xiujun’s faces both changed dramatically.

Bang—

The courtyard gate was kicked open. Hu Ying and a tall, burly young man stood at the entrance, faces dark with anger.

“Su Qianqian, what did you just say? About the sister-in-law?” Hu Ying strode up, scolding sharply.

Du Xiujun rushed over, pale. “It’s not—”

Li Shengli panicked. “No—”

“Adultery with his sister-in-law!” Su Qianqian glared at Hu Ying and shouted loudly, “Adultery with his sister-in-law! If you dare to do it, I dare to say it!”

Li Shengli’s vision went dark.

“It’s over…” Du Xiujun collapsed onto the ground, reeling.

Every trace of emotion drained from Li Changsheng’s face, leaving only fear.

“Lies!” The young man roared, fists clenched, lunging at Su Qianqian.

Mu Lantu seized his shoulder, pinning him immobile.

“You vicious woman! Ever since you entered this house, I’ve treated you well as a sister-in-law. Why slander me like this? You deserve to die!” Hu Ying was beside herself with rage, raising her hand.

A small pebble flew from Xu Huazhang’s hand, striking Hu Ying.

Her knees buckled, and she dropped to the ground.

Su Qianqian quickly finished what she hadn’t said before. “Last Monday night, I personally saw Li Changsheng go into your room. He didn’t come out until the next morning. And you still dare deny it? The thickness of your skin is truly astonishing!”

Hu Ying laughed angrily. “That was Changmao! If you couldn’t recognize your own man, that’s your mistake. Don’t smear me and Changmao’s names!”

She didn’t notice the odd looks on Du Xiujun, Li Shengli, and Li Changsheng’s faces. But the young man did—and his face changed drastically.

“Sis…”

Li Changsheng roared, “Shut up!”

No one listened.

Su Qianqian shouted, “Stop pretending! I saw it clearly—it was Li Changsheng! Li Changsheng has a habit: every time he starts walking, he always steps out with his right foot first! I was worried I might have mistaken him, so I secretly observed him several times to confirm!”

Hu Ying’s face suddenly turned pale. “What did you say… Li Changsheng starts walking with his right foot first?”

Su Qianqian’s eyes were cold as she raised her voice. “When he starts walking, he steps with his right foot first. And when he wakes up, he always wipes his face from bottom to top! Do you want me to list more proof?”

Du Xiujun’s eyes rolled back, and she fainted.

“Ahhh—” Li Changsheng roared and tried to bolt, but Mu Lantu shoved him back into the courtyard.

Hu Ying’s face was as white as snow, mumbling, “What does this mean? How… how can this be? How is this possible… What on earth is going on…”