Transmigration: On the Gossip Front-Chapter 978 - 979: Countryside Orphan Girl 23

Li Cui once again carefully counted the money, "Three thousand, no mistake."

"Write out the statement you prepared. If there’s no problem, make several copies."

"Then we’ll sign it, along with the witnesses."

"Old Jiang, I know you’re unhappy. If possible, I’d rather see your son spend ten or twenty years in prison."

"By then, your grandson will have no future to speak of."

"Your Jiang Family is finished. Haven’t you always looked down on people, leaning on your family’s positions at the supply and marketing cooperative?"

"When that time comes, how do you think your relatives will view you?" Li Cui genuinely wanted the Jiang Family to have no way out.

"Is Liu Jia turning out like this not the Jiang Family’s responsibility?" Li Cui stifled her frustration, "Hurry up and write. I don’t want to see you all."

The Jiang Family was seriously shaken by the fury Li Cui unleashed and had completely given up on targeting Zhang Family.

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Old Master Jiang hurriedly drafted the agreement, then everyone signed it. The parties involved, Jiang Dawei and Liu Jia, also signed, with the police station chief and instructor serving as witnesses.

Jiang Dawei and Liu Jia were happy to know they could be released. They thought it was some arrangement made by the old master.

But when they saw the agreement before their eyes, the couple was stunned, especially Liu Jia. After all her busy schemes, it culminated in no money gained, a ruined reputation, and worst of all, three thousand owed to Zhang Yu.

She knew this money would definitely be demanded of them. Liu Jia could no longer hold back, "Zhang Yu, I know I was wrong, but Liu Jianshe is also your brother."

"I am your aunt..."

"Sign or don’t sign; if you won’t sign, leave." Li Cui directly handed the money back to Old Jiang, "I don’t want it."

Seeing the compensation amount on the agreement, Jiang Dawei was dumbstruck. He hadn’t imagined the price for their release would be this steep—truly shocking.

Regarding Liu Jia’s words, he somewhat agreed, but Li Cui’s reaction was even stronger.

"Just for what you’ve done, spending ten or twenty years behind bars—I wouldn’t care about the money."

Li Cui stood up and walked away, leaving the Jiang Family elders staring at Liu Jia. The old master managed to hold back his frustration, but the old madam couldn’t.

She slapped Liu Jia several times, "The Jiang Family must be cursed to have married a daughter-in-law like you."

"To reconcile with the Zhang Family, we pulled strings to get them to relent."

"Fine then, you’re unwilling, son—divorce her! Then I’ll shell out two thousand to get you released."

The old madam hardened her resolve, "Just let Liu Jia go to prison."

The slaps from the old madam snapped Liu Jia out of it, and hearing her words, Liu Jia realized she wasn’t bluffing.

She dropped to her knees with a thud, "Mom, Dad, no, please no." She knew if she really went to prison for ten or twenty years, she’d have nowhere to go upon release.

"Divorce." Jiang Dawei had once liked Liu Jia for her beauty and how she could make him happy.

But after years of marriage, any deep feelings had long dissipated. Now with no prospect left, Jiang Dawei was eager for a divorce.

Liu Jia glared at the heartless Jiang Dawei, "Jiang Dawei, if you dare divorce me, I swear I won’t let you off."

After years of marriage, she knew more or less about certain matters. Though she hadn’t meant to resort to threats, the Jiang Family’s cruelty pushed her too far.

Jiang Dawei stared viciously at Liu Jia, "You’re ruthless."

"Not as ruthless as you lot."

"Don’t worry, I won’t ask for much. As long as we don’t divorce, I’ll keep my job as a sales clerk and won’t say anything."

"After all, we are husband and wife; our fates are intertwined." Liu Jia glared at the three members of the Jiang Family.

The Jiang Family elders didn’t understand the implications of Liu Jia’s words, but judging by Jiang Dawei’s expression, she had indeed caught onto something.

"Then keep quiet. As for the three thousand, we’ll front it for now—but you’ll have to pay it back later."

"Liu Jia, if you want to stay in this house, that’s fine. Your wages must henceforth be handed over in full as household expenses." Staying with the Jiang Family was allowed, but her life would be made miserable.

Liu Jia wanted to object—why should her entire paycheck be handed over? But the old madam was firm, "Do you have proof?"

"Consider the consequences carefully." The old madam knew Liu Jia was inherently selfish and lazy.

"And remember your family members are still inside—getting them out is another matter entirely." The old madam knew that, compared to their animosity towards the Liu Family, that other grandmother and grandson pair were even more loathsome.

"No matter whether you beg or use some other means, get her to agree to hand over the money." The old madam viciously instructed.

Although she said "you all," Liu Jia knew it was really aimed at her.

Liu Jia quickly ran after Li Cui, dropping to her knees, "Aunt, I was wrong, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have done such things."

Li Cui simply stared at her without reacting.

Realizing the situation was dire, Liu Jia slapped herself repeatedly, "Aunt, I was wrong, I really was."

"I promise I won’t make such mistakes again." She was willing to do anything to beg for forgiveness.

"Aunt, please forgive me!" Liu Jia relentlessly slapped her own face.

Zhang Yu watched Liu Jia’s forceful self-punishment and noted that this woman truly wasn’t ordinary in her ruthlessness—but people like her deserved no pity.

Li Cui took a deep breath, "This time, I’ll let it go, but remember—don’t meddle with any future Liu Family matters."

Liu Jia nodded quickly, "I won’t interfere." She understood that even if Li Cui didn’t bring it up, the Jiang Family wouldn’t let her step forward anyway.

Li Cui stared coldly at Liu Jia for a long time until she squirmed uncomfortably, "Remember what you’ve promised."

Feeling relieved that Li Cui had let her off, Liu Jia breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Aunt."

The incident truly frightened Liu Jia; she wouldn’t dare cause trouble again. This time, not only did they fail to gain any money, but their losses were heavy.

Li Cui waved dismissively, "It’s fine. But next time, if you try to pull something, don’t blame anyone for what happens."

"I won’t believe you’re capable of compensating anyone again."

"Or that you have a handful of years left to spend in jail."

"Or that you’re willing to throw away your son’s future." Compared to Liu Jia’s assurances, Li Cui believed these threats were far more effective.

"I won’t, I won’t." No matter from which angle, Liu Jia wouldn’t dare test those waters.

Old Master Jiang felt a sense of relief when he saw Li Cui and Liu Jia return. The recent events had truly exhausted him.

"From now on, certain matters must be kept from your wife’s knowledge." If not for Liu Jia knowing certain bits of leverage, today’s behavior absolutely warranted kicking her out.

"And make sure to keep her in line—no more trouble." The people who still had connections with him were nearing retirement; how much longer could they lend a hand?

If Jiang Dawei had successfully secured a promotion this time, it might have provided some benefit for his two sons in the future.

Jiang Dawei nodded repeatedly, "I understand, I understand."

"Stop saying you understand and start showing it with actions," Old Master Jiang snapped irritably.

"If you cause any more trouble, deal with the consequences yourself."