Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

Looking at Zhang Wenying, who was crying so softly and weakly, Grandma Li felt a pang of heartache and her eyes reddened, but at the same time she secretly admired her daughter's acting skills.

She was beating the landlady like a tigress a moment ago, but now tears are streaming down her face as if they don't exist.

They even acted as if they were being driven to the brink of despair by the rumors.

This girl is adaptable and has the makings of someone who can achieve great things.

The old lady knew perfectly well that these days, just being able to cry wasn't enough, just being able to keep watch wasn't enough. You had to know how to cry, and you had to cry with reason and evidence, and cry in a way that made everyone stand on your side. That was the real skill.

She was the one who started it, and she even slapped her own mouth raw, but now she's putting on a pitiful act like a victim. She's a better actress than any actor on stage.

She's panicking now; the courage she had previously expressed to sue Zhang Wenying has long since vanished because of Zhang Wenying's accusation of "defamation."

Although she doesn't understand the law, she knows the weight of the words "going to jail," not to mention her sharp tongue. Over the years, she has slandered many people. If things were to be investigated, both old and new grievances would be settled, enough to give her a hard time.

But she can't go to jail!

If she goes to jail, what will happen to her children?

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, her body trembling like a leaf. She still stood up and argued, "Officers, don't listen to her nonsense!"

She's just pretending to be weak in front of you.

Look what she did to me!

The injuries on my face and the bruises all over my body were caused by her!

She's a shrew, you can't be fooled by her!

When the police officers saw the landlady's miserable state and then looked at Zhang Wenying's tearful appearance, they were filled with disbelief.

Did Comrade Zhang make this?

They really couldn't believe it.

"I hit him."

Zhang Wenying wiped away her tears, but her voice was unusually firm, "I admit, I hit her."

But I, Zhang Wenying, am not crazy. I don't just beat up anyone I see. I only hit her because she said such nasty things.

She hit me too. Look, she scratched the back of my hand too.

As she spoke, Zhang Wenying extended the back of her hand, which bore several shallow scratches, her tone conveying both grievance and strength.

"I hit her because she slandered me and ruined my reputation."

It's one thing for her to say that, but she also said... that I brought my daughter to serve her...

"Officer, I...I..."

At this point, Zhang Wenying's voice choked with emotion, and tears streamed down her face.

She was truly heartbroken.

In her past life, neither of her daughters met a good end, and she, as their mother, was powerless to protect them.

In this lifetime, no one will dare to bully them again!

The police officers felt very bad seeing Zhang Wenying like this.

Although Comrade Zhang has a bad temper, he is an upright person who never causes trouble and would never hit someone for no reason.

Since she admitted to hitting him, it must be because the other party said something excessive.

Moreover, these words were simply unbearable to hear!

The woman frowned and said sternly, "Comrade, it's wrong of Comrade Zhang to hit someone, but you were the one who spread rumors first, so you were wrong first."

You said such vicious things, did you even consider the consequences those words would have on the person you were talking to? Do you know that spreading rumors and defamation is a legal offense?

She wanted to teach that gossipy woman a lesson after hearing that.

Those who have suffered from rumors should, like Comrade Zhang, slap the mouths of those who spread rumors and then seek justice for themselves.

The police officer's words were firm and resolute, and the proprietress's face instantly turned as white as paper.

"But...but comrades, she beat me up like this, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

She pointed to the injury on her face, her voice trembling.

"Manage it."

You spread rumors, Comrade Zhang hit you, and you fought back. Both sides are at fault.

According to public security regulations, this constitutes mutual assault. Both parties must receive criticism and education, and each will bear corresponding responsibility.

"What?

Mutual fighting?

"Comrade, I've been beaten up like this, and you still call it a mutual fight?" The proprietress's voice suddenly rose eight octaves, her face full of disbelief.

"I can't beat that old shrew at all!"

"Have you done it yet?"

"I······"

The proprietress wanted to say that she didn't lay a hand on Zhang Wenying, but she did fight back and scratched the back of Zhang Wenying's hand, which was seen by everyone present.

It's not that she didn't try, it's that she couldn't win.

"But I'm the one who got hurt!"

Zhang Wenying beat me so badly my whole body ached, and she ripped out a lot of my hair. You should all arrest her, put her in jail, and make her pay compensation!

"You're fighting each other."

If Comrade Zhang goes to jail and has to pay compensation, you'll be in the same boat.

The police officer's tone left no room for argument, and the proprietress was immediately speechless, her lips trembling, unable to utter another word.

This is clearly biased towards Zhang Wenying!

She was seriously injured, so why shouldn't Zhang Wenying compensate her?

The woman then looked at Zhang Wenying.

"Comrade Zhang, it was indeed wrong of you to hit someone."

If you encounter any more slanderous or defamatory incidents in the future, just come to us directly or report the situation to the local street office, and we will stand up for you.

Taking action won't solve the root problem; it will only put you in a passive position.

Zhang Wenying wiped away her tears, nodded, and said in a hoarse voice, "Comrade, I remember."

From now on, I will try my best not to act impulsively. If there's anything, I'll go to my supervisor and not stoop to the level of petty people.

The proprietress: "......"

Damn it, who's the villain here?!

"As for you, you have spread rumors and slandered others, which is a serious offense and has caused severe psychological trauma to Comrade Zhang. If Comrade Zhang does not forgive you, we can detain and fine you in accordance with the law."

The police officer's voice turned cold, and his gaze swept across the proprietress's face like a knife.

The proprietress's legs went weak.

If she hadn't been holding onto the wall, she would have collapsed to the ground.

She never imagined that her casual remarks would cause such a big problem, and she might even be detained and fined.

"Officer... I didn't spread any rumors..."

I was just chatting with a few neighbors, how could that be considered spreading rumors...?

The police officer said coldly, "Talking nonsense without any factual basis is just spreading rumors."

They're all adults now, and they should be responsible for their words and actions, instead of gossiping behind people's backs like long-tongued women.

A single careless remark from you could ruin someone's reputation for life, or even drive them to the brink of despair.

You feel that what you said casually could become a knife or an arrow aimed at someone, potentially costing them their life.

"How could this be... How could this be!"

How could a few casual words lead to someone's death?

Besides, Zhang Wenying is a shrew; she's incredibly violent. How could she possibly want to kill herself?