Chapter 9: Asking Me for Living Expenses—Don’t You Have Parents Yourself?

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Li Fengying’s expression changed; she would never admit it, even if it meant death. It seemed she was afraid of something—apparently, that man had silenced her. There was no point in pressing further; making a scene after divorce wouldn’t help. Eventually, Liu Ruyan herself would find that man, and then the truth would unravel. In the previous life, hadn’t he feared being exposed? Then he would find that man and reveal the scandal between him and Liu Ruyan.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t admit it. Just wait for the paternity test results!”

Just now, he had outwardly sent his parents home but secretly handed them the evidence. He would find a testing agency and get the proof first. He had no solid evidence on hand; the Liu family covered it up too well.

“Zhao Qiang, what do you mean?”

“Did you just tell your parents—”

Li Fengying and Liu Hongliang cursed and hurried back to the hospital. After watching them leave, a voice called out to him.

“Gao Lan, is there something you need?”

Gao Lan came out quickly. She hadn’t pressed earlier, trying to mediate, but now she was curious.

“Zhao Qiang, are you sure the child isn’t yours?”

“Yes, I’m one hundred percent certain.”

At this point, Zhao Qiang no longer cared about embarrassment. This wasn’t a proud matter, but facing his old deskmate, he could only answer honestly.

“Hahaha, you got cheated on? That’s hilarious.”

Zhao Qiang thought she would sympathize, but the stern-faced Gao Lan burst into laughter.

“You’re laughing at me?”

“Who told you to marry so early? Serves you right!”

“You chose the wrong person; who else can you blame?”

“I didn’t want this either; they hid it too well.”

Zhao Qiang genuinely vented. If not for his rebirth, he might have kept this secret forever. The Liu family’s cooperation was impeccable; he hadn’t noticed a thing.

“If you need anything, you can come to me. I’ll do my best to help.”

“Help me with what? Arrest the whole family?”

“Within my ability, I’ll definitely help.”

“I’m getting a divorce. I’ll need a wife then—remember to introduce me to someone reliable.”

Zhao Qiang joked. After all that Liu Ruyan had done to him, he had no intention of remarrying.

“Why are you so unserious now?”

Gao Lan blushed; she remembered Zhao Qiang as a very earnest boy.

“Please, I’m too earnest, that’s why I got cheated on.”

Zhao Qiang sighed—honest people were easy targets.

“What are your plans now?”

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“Divorce, what else could I do?”

Hearing this, Gao Lan quickly said, “Zhao Qiang, leave me your number.”

“For what? You’re a cop. Can you help with family troubles?”

“So what if I’m a cop? I’m a woman. If you get divorced, I can pretend to be your girlfriend to annoy that family.”

“That’s true. Maybe I’ll ask for your help then.”

They exchanged numbers; it might come in handy to have this old classmate.

Zhao Qiang hailed a taxi by the roadside when his phone rang. He frowned—it was not a welcome call. It was Liu Ruyan’s younger sister, Liu Shuangshuang, who had never appeared before. He hesitated but answered.

“Hello, brother-in-law, did you forget something today?”

“Today’s allowance, did you forget?”

“Transfer me three thousand yuan quickly; I’m in urgent need.”

On the other end, Liu Shuangshuang’s anxious voice came through.

“What do your tuition and living expenses have to do with me?”

“If you have a problem, find your parents. Why come to me?”

It turned out she was just asking for money and, judging by her tone, she knew nothing of what had happened. She still saw him as a weak, easy-to-bully brother-in-law who would give her money on demand. She didn’t even know Liu Ruyan had given birth today. How could she be such a sister? But the Liu family was selfish to the core.

Compared to Liu Ruyan, Liu Shuangshuang’s looks and figure were worlds apart. She was overweight and lazy, with a face full of pockmarks—truly unattractive, enough to ruin anyone’s appetite. At school, she was often bullied and ostracized, becoming a laughingstock. Yet, she was vicious at home; bullied at school, she didn’t dare speak up but would vent by calling Zhao Qiang and being rude. With Liu Ruyan around, this useless brother-in-law dared not complain.

“Zhao Qiang, what’s wrong with you today?”

“Did you swallow gunpowder?”

“Did I do anything to you?”

“Believe me or not, I’ll tell my sister you’re mean and won’t give me allowance.”

Liu Shuangshuang was displeased and raised her voice. Having been called an ugly monster several times today, she was full of resentment and needed someone to vent on—Zhao Qiang was her target.

“Go ahead and tell your sister,” Zhao Qiang sneered, “I’ll tell you, your sister is barely holding herself together now. She has no time for you.”

“That’s a lie! What’s wrong with my sister? Explain yourself!”

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Liu Shuangshuang stomped her foot in frustration. Usually, just mentioning her sister would make this useless brother-in-law obedient.

“Hmph, if you want to know, go ask your old lady yourself!”

“My sister loves you so much; you must be bullying her!”

She retorted angrily, trusting her eldest sister unconditionally.

“Bullying her? Ask your family what they’ve been doing. Your parents boss me around every day—I’m fed up!”

“Say worse things about me if you want, I don’t care.”

“Your old lady didn’t tell you I’m at odds with your family?”

In the previous life, Liu Shuangshuang often demanded money from him—tuition and living expenses were all paid by him. Li Fengying and Liu Hongliang never cared. Even Liu Tianming’s car and house loans were his burden alone. If not for his hard work and extraordinary promotion to manager within a year, his salary would barely cover the Liu family’s extravagances, leaving nothing for himself.

“Don’t come to me with problems anymore. I’m not your brother-in-law.”

Zhao Qiang hung up directly, refusing to entertain them any longer. He couldn’t afford to serve such ungrateful people with spoiled attitudes.

The phone rang again—still Liu Shuangshuang.

“Zhao Qiang, don’t hang up. Even if you and my sister are fighting, you still have to give me my allowance.”

“I’m out of money; send it over.”

Liu Shuangshuang only cared about money, regardless of the conflict between her sister and brother-in-law. She just knew her card was empty and needed to eat.

“Are you crazy?”

“Didn’t you hear? I’m estranged from your sister and your whole family. Why come to me for money?”

“Am I your parent? Why should I care about you?”

“Crazy!”

Zhao Qiang cursed her several times—this madwoman was incomprehensible. He wanted nothing to do with the Liu family; their shamelessness was boundless.

Soon, Liu Shuangshuang called again.

“Zhao Qiang, you’re the crazy one!”

“My sister just gave birth to twins, and you turn your back on her.”

“You say she cheated; where’s your proof?”

Liu Shuangshuang had just spoken with her mother, Li Fengying, and learned the truth. Since Liu Shuangshuang was at school, Li Fengying hadn’t told her. She had planned to inform her after the birth but forgot, especially after the trip to the police station.

After understanding the situation and Li Fengying’s brainwashing, Liu Shuangshuang’s anger flared. She branded Zhao Qiang a scoundrel; in her eyes, a man who abandoned his wife and children deserved to die.

“You doubt my sister’s fidelity, but I think you’re the one who cheated.”