RPAGF Chapter 162 Holy Father, Prepare to Die (11)
Chapter 162 Holy Father, Prepare to Die (11)
Because Xia Mingwei's voice was loud enough, it immediately attracted a crowd of onlookers outside the courtyard. Several women strained their ears, glancing at them every now and then.
Looking at the gossipy women watching, Widow Zhou felt even more hatred for Xia Mingwei. All her plans had been ruined by Xia Mingwei!
She deliberately chose this time to visit, partly out of consideration for the quieter atmosphere and fewer people noticing. She planned to take the money from Li Shi and leave quietly. Little did she know, Xia Mingwei would ruin everything!
But this was exactly what Xia Mingwei wanted. She had wanted to make a big fuss about it, otherwise how could she have a reasonable excuse to pin on Li Shi?
Widow Zhou took a deep breath. "I'm not talking to you. My business with Brother Li is none of your concern! Call him over, and I'll talk to him myself!"
As Widow Zhou said this, she made a move to step into the room.
Xia Mingwei, of course, wouldn't give in to her so easily, and quickly stopped her.
"None of my business? You're making a laughingstock out of me! I'm Li Shi's lawfully wedded wife. What business is it of mine that I can't interfere with? Besides, he's been busy lately and doesn't have time to see you, you little slut. Forget about seducing other people's men!"
To further ignite Widow Zhou's anger, Xia Mingwei intensified her efforts.
"Don't think I don't know that Li Shi secretly sent you money! He's used that as an excuse to invite you to meals quite often! You're a widow who's lost her husband, inviting other men to dinner in broad daylight! Who knows what you'll do at night!"
As Xia Mingwei spoke, she sized up Widow Zhou with her eyes, making a "tsk tsk" sound and her face full of disdain. It was as if she had personally witnessed Li Shi and Widow Zhou's affair.
Hearing Xia Mingwei's words, Widow Zhou wished she could tear her mouth off on the spot.
It's true that she was asking Li Shi for money, but she wasn't the only one doing this! Which household in this area could honestly guarantee that they hadn't received a single bribe from Li Shi? Why was Xia Mingwei targeting a woman like her? Did she think that a widowed woman was easy to bully?
Besides, it was Li Shi who decided to give her the money! She didn't explicitly ask for it; he was basically the one who brought it up and offered to help her solve the problem! So this matter can't be blamed on her; Li Shi should bear most of the responsibility!
But why is Xia Mingwei keeping bothering me and not letting me into the room to see Li Shi?
Could it be that there's some unspeakable secret in the room?
In a flash, Widow Zhou seemed to have thought of something.
She looked at Xia Mingwei again and noticed something evasive in her eyes. This made her even more certain of her suspicions.
Li Shi wasn't outside; he was inside the room. What had happened that made Xia Mingwei keep blocking him from entering?
Thinking this, Widow Zhou smiled knowingly. It seemed she had no choice but to enter the Li family's house today!
Xia Mingwei naturally noticed the changes in Widow Zhou's expression. In order to get Widow Zhou to continue her act, she could only pretend to cooperate.
Seeing Xia Mingwei's "guilty" appearance, Widow Zhou felt even more anxious. Xia Mingwei had just made her lose face, and she was determined to make her pay the price.
"Sister-in-law Li, I think Brother Li is home! We're completely innocent, why are you lying to me and preventing us from seeing each other? What are you doing acting like this?"
In order to achieve her goal, Widow Zhou chose to make the matter public.
Upon hearing Widow Zhou's question, Xia Mingwei wanted to slap her thigh inwardly, marveling at her quick thinking.
"He's not home! What nonsense are you talking about?"
Xia Mingwei stammered slightly as if someone had discovered some secret.
"I just heard a noise in the room, I need to go in and check it out!"
As Widow Zhou said this, she walked into the room.
As a woman who "didn't want" the truth to be discovered, Xia Mingwei naturally had to step in to block her path! Unfortunately, she failed!
Using her "skillful strength," Widow Zhou quickly broke free from Xia Mingwei's restraints.
Without the slightest delay, she went straight into the room.
A few seconds later, a gasp of surprise came from inside the room. This sudden turn of events immediately piqued the curiosity of those outside.
Looking at Li Shi, who was completely different from a week ago, Widow Zhou was extremely surprised. Even though she had prepared herself before coming in, she couldn't help but exclaim.
"Brother Li, what's wrong with Li?"
Widow Zhou's face was full of concern, and her anxious voice made anyone who didn't know better think that the person lying in bed was her husband!
In truth, Widow Zhou's anxiety was genuine! After all, without Li Shi, where was she supposed to get the money? There was no other fool in the world so easily deceived!
Upon seeing an outsider enter, Li Shi's eyes, which had previously lost their luster, suddenly lit up. His survival instinct made his eyes widen; he wanted to say something to Widow Zhou, but nothing came out!
Just as Li Shi was struggling, Xia Mingwei entered, followed by a large group of people. These were none other than the people who had been watching the commotion outside!
Li Shi became even more determined to rid himself of Xia Mingwei, this demon. He wanted to raise his hand and point at the culprit. But in the end, he found that he didn't even have the strength to accuse anyone.
Li Shi and the others remained unmoved by his hints, which deepened their despair. Were there really no eyes among so many people? Couldn't they see their miserable state? Weren't they curious about why they had become like this?
If he couldn't leave Xia Mingwei today, what would he do tonight? Over the past few days, he'd witnessed firsthand Xia Mingwei's methods of disciplining people. It was no exaggeration to say that this was utter hell on earth!
Unable to hear Li Shi's inner monologue, the others began to chat amongst themselves in the room.
"Li family's daughter-in-law, what's wrong with Shiwazi?"
"It's only been a few days since we last met, how come you've changed like this?"
"Just tell me what's wrong! We aunties are here today, so we can give you some advice!"
Hearing this, Xia Mingwei smiled with satisfaction. She pulled a handkerchief from her bosom, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and quickly began her performance.