80 village women marry military officers; it was supposed to be a fake marriage.

"Smack!" Another loud sound rang out, and Lin Mei was stunned into place by the blow.

When Shen's parents entered the hospital, they saw this scene. They both regretted letting Shen Rong marry Lin Mei, so they didn't intend to stand up for her when they saw her being beaten.

At first, they thought Lin Mei was well-behaved and sensible, and since she was young and had to drop out of school because she was pregnant, they treated her very well.

The whole family treated Lin Yue well, feeding and pampering her, and even gave her money from time to time to buy things to nourish her body.

Before long, her true nature was revealed: she was lazy, vain, and constantly complained.

Shen Rong's salary was low; he didn't even have enough money for himself, let alone to give back to Lin Mei.

Lin Mei went to his workplace and made a scene, causing a great uproar among the people around, and making Shen's parents lose face.

After giving them money several times, they not only showed no gratitude, but also became even more demanding.

Shen's parents simply ignored them. They only came to check on them after someone said Shen Rong was injured.

After all, he's their own son; they can't really just ignore him.

They were somewhat surprised to see Lin Yue, but Lin Yue's reaction was indifferent; she simply nodded politely.

Seeing this, Lin Mei disregarded the baby in her womb and sat down on the ground, screaming loudly.

"She's bullying me! She's taking advantage of me, a pregnant woman, and she tried to hurt the baby in my belly! Call the police and have her arrested! Who will stand up for me?"

Lin Yue just watched her act coldly. The police were already at the scene questioning Huo Qingyan and the others, and when they heard the noise, they came over to ask what was going on.

"what happened?"

Lin Yue said calmly, "This woman is Shen Rong's wife. She hit me first, and I hit her back. That's how she reacted."

The police looked at Lin Mei, who was still sitting on the ground, crying her eyes out.

"She's lying. I didn't hit her. She just came up and hit me for no reason. My stomach hurts so much. Please arrest her."

Lin Yue turned her head to the side, showing the police officer her swollen cheek. There was no slap mark on her cheek when the police officer came to question her earlier.

Lin Yue remained calm and composed throughout, her tone steady and indifferent, "Officer, the law doesn't say I can't fight back if a pregnant woman hits me, does it?"

Compared to Lin Mei, who was throwing a tantrum on the ground, Lin Yue's words were clearly more credible.

The policeman went over and helped Lin Mei up. "Comrade, please get up and talk. If your stomach is upset, please see a doctor."

Lin Mei also felt that the ground was a bit cold. Since the police had given her this way out, she took the opportunity to get up.

She was quite heavy, and the police officer almost fell over because of her. He stumbled forward a few steps before regaining his balance.

Lin Mei had just lifted her buttocks when she slumped back down, looking at Lin Yue with a resentful expression. "Didn't you see how hard the police officer was working? Couldn't you come up and help?"

Lin Yue gave her a cold look and walked towards Huo Qingxia.

When she got closer, Huo Qingxia noticed the slap mark on her face and said through gritted teeth, "Was it your weird sister again? She's really sick in the head. I'll go and give her a good beating to vent your anger."

As Huo Qingxia spoke, she rolled up her sleeves and turned to go toward Lin Mei. She had long disliked the pretentious Lin Mei.

Lin Yue grabbed her arm. "Qingxia, don't worry about her. We need to hurry back."

Yes, the competition is about to start, and this is the most important thing for Lin Yue.

Despite her reluctance, she suppressed her displeasure. "My brother told us to leave first, that he was the one who hit the person, and that he would stay and deal with it."

Lin Yue's expression was serious. "But... won't this affect him?"

"What impact does it have? He's not afraid at all. He just told the police what happened. It's nothing serious. At most, he'll just have to pay some money."

By this time, Shen Rong's men had already gone to see the person and come out. They listened to Shen Rong's colleagues talking all at once and got a general idea of ​​the situation.

How is this related to Lin Yue again?

Shen's father's eyes suddenly turned sharp, and he walked straight toward Lin Yue.

"Comrade Lin, we already made an agreement back then, how could you still have someone beat my son up now?"

Huo Qingxia didn't like hearing this, and her anger, which she had just suppressed, suddenly flared up again.

“Old comrade, it was clearly your son who was sick. We were just walking along the road when he rushed over and tried to hit us. If my brother hadn’t stopped him, Lin Yue would be the one lying inside now.”

Not only do you refuse to apologize, but you also turn around and bite the hand that feeds you. That's utterly shameless.

Mr. Shen's face turned pale and then red as she spoke. "No matter what, it's my son who's lying inside now. How are we going to resolve this?"

Lin Yue was about to speak when Huo Qingxia grabbed her arm. "Heh, how do you plan to resolve this?"

Mr. Shen looked at Lin Yue with a complicated expression, "How do you suggest we resolve this?"

Huo Qingxia originally didn't want Lin Yue to get involved, to avoid complicating things and wasting their time.

Lin Yue patted Huo Qingxia's hand reassuringly, her voice still calm as still water, "It was indeed your son who started it. Everyone present can testify to that. It happened right in front of the police station, and quite a few people saw it."

He had previously plotted against me, but failed, so he harbors resentment and is looking for an opportunity to retaliate. What do you suggest we do to resolve this?

Mr. Shen was speechless at her question. He knew exactly what kind of person Shen Rong was.

Lin Yue wasn't going to let it go so easily, and continued, "Last time he wrote a guarantee, which stated that if he continued to harass me, I could sue him again and punish him severely for what happened last time."

What's happening now is just a fight, but in the past it was considered hooliganism. Mr. Shen knew the difference in severity.

Seeing his complicated expression, Lin Yue knew that he was also wavering.

“I’m leaving here soon, and I don’t want to have anything to do with your son anymore. Didn’t you promise to help me with something last time? We’ll pay for the medical expenses, and that’s it.”

Although the matter wasn't very serious, the Shen family had a very deep-rooted network of connections in the town, and if things really got complicated, it would never end. She didn't want to affect Huo Qingyan.

"Of course, if you don't want to, we can go to the police station again and tell the whole story from beginning to end. I think the law is fair, and we'll punish you according to the law."

This time, Lin Yue raised her voice, making it firm and resolute.

Father Shen frowned in thought. Shen Rong's injuries weren't very serious. The reason he said those things earlier was to preemptively strike.

He was also afraid that Lin Yue would bring up the past again. Although the matter was over, the statute of limitations had not expired. If Lin Yue stirred things up again, Shen Rong would have to go back to jail.

When Shen's father saw Lin Yue this time, he could clearly feel that she had matured a lot compared to before.

Although she still spoke softly and gently, her tone was much firmer.

If old grievances are brought up, Lin Yue probably won't be as easy to talk to this time as she was last time.

He knew which was more important.

He nodded. "Alright, I'll give you face this time. You'd better keep your word and never show your face in front of him again."

Lin Yue smiled faintly, "Of course. You know your son well. He never uses his brain when he's in a rage. But let me make this clear: if he causes me trouble again, I will not let him off easily."

Lin Yue was also giving Shen's father a warning, telling him to keep his son in check.

I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will retaliate.

This is the adult world; when faced with a problem, it's all about who can be more ruthless.

Understanding and forgiveness are just womanly sentimentality.

They reached an agreement and communicated with the police. The police were relieved to see that they had reached a settlement.

This family is full of old, weak, sick, and disabled people; if they really start making trouble, they'll have a lot to keep them busy.

Lin Mei, who had been standing aside watching the show, panicked when she saw that the police hadn't taken Lin Yue with them when they left.

"Officer, she assaulted someone, why aren't you arresting her? My husband is still lying inside, and I have injuries on my face, you can't just ignore this."

"So you think you have to arrest someone just because they hit them? Then we should arrest you and your man too, since you started it. If you really think about it, she was acting in self-defense."

When Lin Mei heard that they were going to arrest her, she trembled, shrank her neck, shut her mouth, and took a few steps back.

She had already been to the police station; she knew that talking nonsense there was useless, and everything required evidence.

She did indeed strike first; everyone here saw it, and she can't deny it even if she wants to.

She didn't dare to cause trouble. She used to target Lin Yue in every way because she thought Lin Yue was weak and wouldn't do anything to her.

These two slaps today have dispelled her fear. I don't know what Lin Yue has gone through, but she seems like a completely different person all of a sudden.

Her eyes darted around at Lin Yue and the others, and her gaze lit up when she saw Huo Qingyan.

Isn't this the man who protects Lin Yue at the garment factory? They really are having an affair.

Lin Yue must be having an affair with this man behind Chang Jingxiang's back. If Chang Jingxiang finds out, he'll definitely kick her out.

She seemed to have caught Lin Yue red-handed, and walked up to Lin Yue with an excited expression.

She pointed at Huo Qingyan not far away and said, "Did you cheat on Chang Jingxiang with that man? I knew it! Last time at the garment factory, he came out to defend you for no reason."

I was really puzzled back then, but now I finally understand. You guys were already hanging out together back then, weren't you? If you don't want Chang Jingxiang to find out, apologize to me right now and give me another thousand yuan."

"About the garment factory?" Lin Yue didn't know what had happened at the garment factory; she only remembered that Lin Mei had bumped into a tree at the entrance.

"Stop playing dumb. That day, to help you, he contacted the police, the labor union, and the women's federation, and he didn't try to take credit for it in front of you."

Seeing Lin Mei's pretentious manner, Lin Yue was too lazy to argue with her and took Huo Qingxia's hand to leave.

Lin Mei deliberately stuck out her pregnant belly to block their way, saying, "If you don't explain yourself clearly today, you're not leaving. Are you having an affair with this man?"

Suddenly, everyone around Lin Yue turned to look, whispering and pointing.

"I really didn't expect this woman to be so bold, bringing her lover out in broad daylight."

"I heard she even got into a fight with another man over her, and beat him so badly he ended up in the hospital."

"So there was more than one person? She didn't even notice her man was being cheated on?"

Lin Mei thought Lin Yueyi would be scared and would try to smooth things over by saying nice things to her.

As she watched her walk towards her, Lin Mei felt smug. "Lin Yue, no matter what you do, you can't beat me. You still have to obediently say nice things to me and give me money. It's always been like this."

Lin Yue stopped in front of her, smiled gently, and straightened Lin Mei's collar.

Just as Lin Mei thought she was going to apologize, Lin Yue leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I almost forgot, your school teacher's surname is Zhu, I think. You're about to give birth, and he hasn't even come to see you. Why don't I go and find him for you?"

"The Shen family has raised his child for so long, he should at least say something to express his gratitude, otherwise Shen Rong would be unjustly treated as their adopted father."

Lin Mei's pupils constricted as she glanced fearfully at Shen's parents, afraid they might hear a single word.

If they find out that the child in her belly isn't Shen Rong's, they'll definitely kick her out, leaving her homeless and ruining her reputation.

She took a few steps back in terror, shaking her head with tears in her eyes.

Lin Yue wasn't really sure whose child it was, she was just trying to trick her, but she didn't expect her to actually be right.

That teacher, Mr. Zhu, seems to be in his forties or fifties. I didn't expect him to be in such good health; he's still going strong for his age.

Unlike Shen Rong, who ruined his health long ago because he had been too wild.

If Lin Mei hadn't provoked her, she wouldn't have gone to tell Shen Rong; she was secretly hoping Shen Rong would raise someone else's son.

He's done so many wicked things, he shouldn't have a son in this lifetime.

Lin Yue continued, "I heard that Teacher Zhu's wife works in the government. I wonder if she will let you off easily once she finds out about you."

"Tsk tsk tsk, I misspoke, it was 'you two.' You're two people now, and if this child is born younger than their grandchild, the generations will be all messed up."

"You...you...you're talking nonsense, don't make false accusations." Lin Mei shook her head like a rattle drum, her voice filled with fear and sobs.

Looking at her expression, Lin Yue felt both hateful and pitiful. She had a winning hand, but Lin Mei had played it terribly.

If she studies hard, she might actually make something of herself and bring honor to her family. Lin's mother is willing to support her and spend money on her.

Unfortunately, she used all her energy to harm others, seducing married men at a young age.

"Just focus on being a good young mistress of the Shen family and don't mess with me. No matter how incompetent Shen Rong is, the Shen family won't abandon the child. You can always rely on your son to gain status."

"If you really want money, go back to your mother. She took all the thousand yuan the Shen family gave me. Your mother said that money was for your unborn child. Why didn't she give it to you?"

Lin Mei stood there blankly. Every time her mother came to visit, she would complain about being poor and then try to rip her off, taking away everything she could eat and drink.

They even encouraged her to cause trouble at Shen Rong's workplace and demand money from the Shen family. Lin Mei stared resentfully at Lin Yue's departing figure.