Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chapter 43 One Pot
When he and Fang Meixiang registered their marriage, he noticed that Fang Meixiang's name on her household registration book was "Fang Meixiang," and he asked her about it at the time.

Fang Meixiang explained that her family had her fortune told, and they said that the name Fang Ying was not suitable for her, so she changed her name when she went to university.

He didn't think much of it at all, since they were very superstitious here. These days, you can't do feudal superstitions, so everything has to be done discreetly and without making a fuss. He was sensible enough not to ask any more questions, never expecting the truth to be like this!

Liu Yongming, Fang Meixiang's partner, was also taken away by the police.

This time, Ma Cuihua was furious. She threw a tantrum on the ground, rolling around and crying, "You can't take my son away! He doesn't know anything about Fang Meixiang. If he did, he definitely wouldn't have married that imposter! Officer, he's truly innocent!"

Li Guang frowned. "Auntie, we will investigate whether Liu Yongming is innocent. As long as he has nothing to do with this matter, we will let him go."

Ma Cuihua continued to wail and cry.

When Liu Yongming stepped out of the yard, he found that the area outside his door was full of neighbors holding umbrellas and watching the commotion, but no one said a word.

Looking at Liu Yongming's retreating figure, Li San's mother said coldly, "Look at this, karma really does come in this day and age! He abandoned his wife and daughter for a woman who impersonated him to go to university, and now he's made a mess of himself. Tsk tsk tsk. A college graduate, huh! I've never seen anyone so stupid!"

Grandma Liu wholeheartedly agreed, only sighing and shaking her head, "Poor Lin Qin and Ya Ya, they suffered so much for no reason!"

In Granny Liu's view, the Liu family abused Lin Qin and Liu Yaya in order to bring Liu Yongming and Fang Meixiang together. If they had known Fang Meixiang's background, they would not have treated Lin Qin and her daughter this way.

Li San's mother pursed her lips and said, "Auntie, you're wrong! It's their good fortune that Lin Qin and her daughter were able to get rid of the Liu family! If they had stayed in the Liu family, who knows if they would have survived! We should be happy for Lin Qin and Ya Ya."

Li San tugged at his mother, "Mom, stop talking. What if Liu Yongming's mother comes out with a kitchen knife?"

Li San's mother scoffed, unconcerned. "That's for sure! There's not a single good person in this family. A phoenix can't stay in a doghouse. Lin Qin and her daughter leaving Liu Yongming is like escaping a sea of ​​suffering. Where did I go wrong?"

"Then don't say it out loud." Li San shook his head, there was really no way to deal with his mother's mouth.

Granny Liu held traditional feudal ideas, believing that it was better to destroy a temple than to break up a marriage. But given the state of the Liu family, she had nothing to say, so she just sighed and turned to go back into the house.

Early the next morning.

When Chen Wenjun and Lin Qin came to set up their stall, they indeed heard many people discussing the Liu family.

She and Chen Wenjun set up a fish stall outside Grandma Jinhua's house in a very open and honest manner.

Jin Hua was shocked to see Lin Qin and the other person as soon as she went out early in the morning. "Lin Qin, are you... selling fish?"

Lin Qin grinned and said, "Auntie, can I set up a stall in front of your house? This is my husband, Chen Wenjun."

Jin Hua's gossipy eyes fell on Chen Wenjun, scrutinizing him for a while before she asked somewhat embarrassedly, "Is he the one who was schemed against by the Liu family?"

Lin Qin nodded, "It's him! Thanks to the Liu family's commotion, I've found a good man."

"Oh! It really is! Young man, aren't you a Tanka? Not married yet?" Jin Hua asked, as if she wanted to know all about his ancestors.

Chen Wenjun replied good-naturedly, "Yes, we're divorced. I'm now married to Aqin."

Jin Hua immediately clicked her tongue and said, "You really got a good deal! Our Lin Qin is virtuous, diligent, and sensible, she's truly exceptional! You'd better treat her well, and so do Ya Ya, that girl is also well-behaved and sensible!"

"Don't worry, Auntie, Yaya is my own daughter, I love her dearly!" Chen Wenjun replied crisply, without the slightest hesitation.

Jin Hua was very satisfied with this attitude.

Lin Qin smiled and said, "Auntie, Wenjun is so good to Yaya. Look at me, my clothes and hair were all paid for by Wenjun. And Yaya, when we were at the Liu family, my daughter and I didn't have a single decent piece of clothing. Now Yaya's clothes are all new. She eats well and lives well. Her little face has gotten quite chubby. I'll bring her to you to buy candy another day when I have time."

"That's great!" Jin Hua grinned from ear to ear, then nudged Lin Qin's back and whispered, "I have something to make you happy. Liu Yongming's new wife impersonated him to attend college, and she was arrested by the police last night!"
Previously, Ma Cuihua had taken that woman out to town, bragging to everyone that her daughter-in-law was a college graduate. Now, she's completely humiliated and probably won't dare to go out in public for the next couple of years. "Really?" Lin Qin was so excited that she forgot about selling fish and chased after Jinhua to ask about last night's events.

The two huddled together, whispering and laughing.

Those with sharp eyes quickly recognized Lin Qin, and soon a group of people gathered around, praising her profusely.

Lin Qin then introduced Chen Wenjun to everyone, saying how good Chen Wenjun was to her and Liu Yaya, and showed off her clothes and hairstyle.

Seeing that she was doing well, people mocked the Liu family even more.

Liu Li went out early in the morning and saw Lin Qin surrounded by people as soon as she stepped onto the street.

Seeing that she had not only cut her hair but also was wearing new clothes and chatting and laughing with everyone, he immediately became furious, rushed over and kicked over the bucket, spilling all the fish inside.

A brief silence fell over the street as everyone stared at Liu Li.

Liu Li glared resentfully at Lin Qin.

Lin Qin stepped forward with a sneer, "Wenjun, the fish is gone and not fresh anymore. Make her pay for it. If she can't come up with the money today, send her to the police station. Anyway, it's not the first or second time the police have come to their house."

Liu Li turned to run, but Lin Qin was faster. In a few moves, she tackled Liu Li to the ground, pinned her down, and slapped her twice. "Serves you right for kicking my fish! I'll beat this shameless little slut to death!"

She hadn't forgotten the kicks Liu Li gave her when she first regained consciousness.

Liu Li fought back fiercely, scratching and clawing at Lin Qin's arm until it bled deeply.

Lin Qin not only didn't feel any pain, but instead laughed excitedly and imitated her by vigorously scratching Liu Li's face.

It looked like they were going to gouge Liu Li's face out of shape.

The two fought fiercely in the street.

The neighbors who knew Lin Qin were seeing her fiery temper for the first time.

Coming to my senses, I quickly went to mediate the fight.

Lin Qin insisted that Liu Li buy the fish, refusing to budge an inch, and nothing anyone said could change her mind.

Left with no other choice, the group went to find Ma Cuihua.

Ma Cuihua and Liu Yongguo rushed over, and before they even got close, they pointed at Lin Qin viciously and threatened, "You bitch! I'll kill you!"

Jin Hua and the others were terrified. "Hey! Talk to me properly, don't lay a hand on me!"

Liu Yongguo wouldn't listen to a word. Just as his fist was about to come down, Chen Wenjun grabbed Liu Yongguo's neck from behind and slammed him heavily to the ground.

The surrounding neighbors gasped in surprise again.

Lin Qin gritted her teeth and shouted, "Kill him! Kill him!"

Ma Cuihua was horrified and furious. "How dare you! Murder! Murder!"

(End of this chapter)