Chapter 80 - Court Summons, Threatening Husband
Chapter 80: Court Summons, Threatening Husband
Qiao An looked at the embryo sac on the ultrasound sheet. That small life was her child.
How pitiful. At this moment, its mother was racking her brains to think of a way to get rid of it.
When she returned to the Li family’s villa gloomily, she realized that the atmosphere in the villa’s lobby was a little unusual today.
The Old Master and Old Madam sat upright above. The condemning gazes of the two ladies landed on Third Madam.
Third Madam did not have her usual arrogance at all. She sat there dejectedly like a lamb on trial.
Li Zecheng sat beside his mother with a sinister expression.
When Qiao An entered, Li Zecheng almost jumped up. He threw a document on the table at Qiao An and scolded her, “Qiao An, you’re too much. You actually want to go to court with me. Are you trying to embarrass our Li family?”
Qiao An read the document clearly. It turned out to be a case sent by the court to let the client, Li Zecheng, go to trial for Wei Xin’s debt.
Qiao An’s lips curled up slightly. He didn’t expect Loco to be so efficient.
Qiao An looked at Li Zecheng innocently and said, “How am I overboard?”
Li Zecheng exploded. “Didn’t I say it before? Give Wei Xin more time. Why are you pushing her so hard?”
Qiao An smiled. “Why? Are you feeling sorry for her?”
Li Zecheng was in the wrong and instantly fell silent.
Qiao An sat on the sofa tiredly and threw the abortion sheet on the coffee table.
Then, she said helplessly, “Li Zecheng, we’re husband and wife.”
Li Zecheng glared at her. “Do I need you to remind me of that?”
Qiao An said, “She doesn’t pay her debts, and you’re siding with an outsider. Tell me, other than seeking the help of the law, what else can a weak woman like me do?”
Li Zecheng was speechless again.
Third Madam said angrily, “Qiao An, aren’t you making Ze Cheng’s affair with Wei Xin known to everyone? How can Ze Cheng live?”
Qiao An found it funny.
Her mother-in-law’s brain was always so strange. Why did she think that she have to be as good to him as ever after her son had betrayed her and hurt her?
Was she a heartless bootlicker?
Everything she had done now was to pull her son into hell. She actually had the wild hope that Qiao An would think for Li Zecheng?
Qiao An was not the Virgin Mary.
Qiao An said, “He doesn’t even want his reputation. Why should I defend him?”
Third Madam was furious.
“Qiao An, he’s your husband. If his reputation is ruined, do you think you’ll have a good life? Let me tell you, husband and wife are birds of the same feather. If you ruin him, no one will earn money for you to support your family. Your life will only worsen.”
Qiao An said leisurely, “Mom, don’t worry about my future. When your son earned money, he didn’t bring a single cent home. He raised a family outside. I’m thinking that such a man is useless to the family. Why should I keep him? I might as well get a divorce.”
Third Madam choked on Qiao An’s reply.
In the end, she said sarcastically, “Hmph, divorce? Don’t make it sound so nice. When the time comes, you’ll only kneel in front of my son and beg him not to abandon you.”
“A woman like you who has been married, jumped off a building, who would want you? Furthermore, your family is poor and weak!”
Third Madam’s personal attack triggered Qiao An.
Qiao An said firmly, “Since you think that I, Qiao An, am not worthy of being your son’s wife, I’ll divorce him after this lawsuit.”
Third Madam didn’t expect Qiao An to really divorce her son. She felt that her outstanding son should be the one initiating the divorce.
Now that Qiao An had taken the lead, she felt especially embarrassed.
She said angrily, “Qiao An, if you want a divorce, my son should be the one to propose it first.”
Qiao An rolled her eyes at her. Was there a difference?
Third Madam immediately thought about how to protect Li Zecheng’s assets and how to let Qiao An leave with nothing.
“Since you’ve already decided to get a divorce, it’s none of your business if Wei Xin doesn’t return the money. Don’t force her to return the money. Hurry up and withdraw the lawsuit tomorrow.”
Qiao An criticized, “You’re illiterate, but don’t be stupid. Mom, you better hire someone to interpret the civil code for you later. Don’t make a fool of yourself next time.”
Third Madam choked and blushed.
“Don’t forget, that money was earned by my Zecheng. It has nothing to do with you.”
Qiao An patiently explained to her the definition of common assets in the marriage. “Mom, during the marriage, the salary, bonus, and labor remuneration obtained by either husband and wife; the profits from production, management, and investment; the benefits of intellectual property rights; the inheritance or inheritance of assets are all common assets. In principle, when you divorce, you should distribute them equally.”
Third Madam’s face turned pale.
Qiao An poured cold water on her again. “Oh, right. Your son cheated and transferred assets. He is the wrongful party. The law has the right to not divide or divide his assets.”
Third Madam’s body trembled.
The old man was silent for a long time. Then, he said to Qiao An with a very serious expression, “An’an, it’s wrong for Li Zecheng to transfer his assets to Wei Xin. However, you can’t sue them. This will ruin Zecheng’s future. Remove the lawsuit, and I’ll give you a guarantee today. Our Li family will definitely stand on your side and urge Wei Xin to return the money as soon as possible.”
Third Madam and Li Zecheng heaved a sigh of relief. They believed that Qiao An would definitely listen to Old Master’s advice. After all, no one in the family dared to resist Old Master.
But they were wrong.
Qiao An was too stubborn. It was a stubbornness that could compel her to sacrifice her life to protect the truth in her eyes.
Qiao An said very calmly, “Grandpa, I’m sorry. I can’t obey.”
Was this… denying Old Master’s suggestion?
Everyone was stunned. How dare Qiao An disobey Old Master’s orders?
Li Zecheng scolded Qiao An in exasperation, “Qiao An, how can you disobey Grandpa’s orders?”
Qiao An threw the abortion appointment slip on the table. When Li Zecheng saw the abortion appointment slip, he immediately shivered.
After all, he had a share in the child.
“Qiao An, are you… really going to abort the child?” Li Zecheng asked with a trembling voice.
The teacup in the old man’s hand fell to the ground. He looked at Qiao An in shock, only to see tears flickering in the corners of Qiao An’s eyes.
Qiao An said firmly, “Our relationship has already broken down. It’s very unfortunate for a child to be born into such a shattered family. So after thinking about it, I still think it’s better not to give birth to this child. Without the bond of a child, we can continue to fight the lawsuit we should fight and divorce. I, Qiao An, will never compromise.”