Chapter 96: Facing Reality – The Sickly Sister-in-Law’s Daily Gossip Fest in the Courtyard

Chapter 96: Facing Reality - The Sickly Sister-in-Law’s Daily Gossip Fest in the Courtyard

The matchmaker was indeed experienced in catching cheating couples. She deliberately led everyone to come from the side, so the completely oblivious couple wouldn’t notice them, but they could slowly get closer to the alley entrance.

Shortly, they were already at the edge of the alley entrance. However, because the wall blocked their view, the couple didn’t notice them!

From afar, it was hard to tell what was going on, but as they got closer, Lin Qing secretly glanced inside. What she saw sent her into shock!

She covered her mouth in shock!

The keenly observant matchmaker immediately noticed her unease and asked in a low voice, “What’s wrong?”

Lin Qing’s wide eyes were filled with fear, and after a long moment, she replied softly, “The woman, I saw her just two days ago!”

With just that one sentence, the matchmaker understood her meaning, “The Wang family girl married someone you’re acquainted with?”

“He’s my neighbor!”

That’s right, the Wang family girl they had been talking about was indeed the new bride that the old bachelor Zhou Qin had gone through so much to marry—Wang Qiaomei.

Ahhh! What are the odds!?

Who would’ve thought they’d be connected in such a way!?

“Oh my!” This was just way too coincidental!

Even the matchmaker was completely shocked!

They all had an unspoken understanding not to rush out. They wanted to eavesdrop on what the two were saying.

But what they heard next disgusted them!

“Brother Jianhua, you don’t know just how old and ugly that man is. He almost made me want to vomit yesterday; he doesn’t compare to you at all!” Wang Qiaomei said pitifully, looking at Jin Jianhua.

At the mention of the old and ugly man who had been with Wang Qiaomei, Jin Jianhua’s eyes flashed with disgust. He had been wanting to dump this woman for a long time, but it wasn’t the right time yet. He needed to keep her in check, or else she might go around spreading rumors.

“Qiaomei, just hold on. This is all for the sake of our future. In two days, I’ll be able to work with you at the factory!”

“Do you really have to be with that woman?”

“Little sister, you know if I don’t stay with her, she won’t willingly give up her job for me.”

“But can’t you break up with her after she gives you the job?”

“That won’t work. Her father is the factory director. If I break up with her, he’ll find a way to fire me!”

Damn it, what a scumbag!

The aunties and Lin Qing, who were eavesdropping from the side, couldn’t help but look at Wang Jiaojiao with pity. Poor girl, the daughter of the factory director, yet she had to encounter such a scumbag!

“But if you stay with her, won’t people say you’re mooching off her?”

“If I don’t get this job, I’ll be relocated to the countryside.” Jin Jianhua stared at her intently.

Wang Qiaomei shook her head, “Of course I don’t want that. How could I possibly let you go to the countryside?”

At this point, Wang Jiaojiao’s heartache had turned into rage. She was itching to storm over and slap both of those shameless people.

Lin Qing had been watching closely and clearly saw what was happening. She let go of Wang Jiaojiao's hand and said, "Go, go, and end it once and for all!"

Perhaps it was Lin Qing's words that gave her the courage, as she really did charge out.

Lin Qing followed closely behind, wanting to go out too, but was stopped by the matchmaker!

"That Wang family girl is ruthless. Since you're acquainted with her, you shouldn't go out. We'll go out and help your friend. Given how frail you are, you wouldn't be much help anyway. Just wait here!" she said before chasing out after them.

"Yes, yes, let's go help."

Lin Qing was clearly startled when she was stopped but felt relieved seeing so many aunties helping. Following the matchmaker's advice, she didn't go out but stayed to keep watch outside!

Listening to the sounds inside, she thought about what the aunties had said. Is it to avoid being hated by Zhou Qin's wife?

Besides, with how weak she is, she might not have been much help if she had gone out. Forget it, better to keep watch outside.

"Ahhh! Jin Jianhua, I'll beat you to death, you bastard! How dare you lie to me! Beat you, beat you, I'll beat you to death!" Wang Jiaojiao, in her rage, was quite fierce, slapping him directly across the face, followed by yanking and pulling on the man.

It must be said that when women erupt, they are quite fierce, scratching, pinching, and grabbing without hesitation. The aunties who had rushed out with Wang Jiaojiao immediately restrained the man, catching him off guard.

"Jiaojiao, what are you doing here?" Jin Jianhua, stunned by the attack, turned pale. He hadn't expected to suddenly be caught in this situation, especially after the conversation he just had with Lin Qing. His heart dropped.

He tried to protect his face and fight back but was held down by the aunties and was unable to escape.

Wang Qiaomei tried to help but was stopped by the aunties too.

"This is between the two of them. You're a married woman, so you shouldn't get involved!" This auntie's words felt like rubbing salt in the wound.

The phrase "You're a married woman" clearly marked her status, causing Wang Qiaomei's face to turn alternately pale and flushed with anger, but she was powerless against these aunties.

Beside them, Wang Jiaojiao was venting her anger, while Jin Jianhua tried to explain but the furious Wang Jiaojiao wouldn't listen. The more she had loved him before, the more she hated him now!

With the help of the aunties, Jin Jianhua and Wang Qiaomei were completely overpowered. Wang Jiaojiao fought until she was exhausted.

Wang Jiaojiao resolutely said, "Jin Jianhua, from now on, I'm cutting ties with you!" With that, she turned and left the alley.

"No, Jiaojiao, listen to my explanation, please!" Jin Jianhua, of course, wasn't willing. She was his ladder to success. Without Wang Jiaojiao, how could he get the job? How could he stay in the city?

Jin Jianhua tried to break free from the aunties' grip, but a weakling like him stood no chance against the aunties!

"Ptooey, scum!" The auntie who was holding him spat in his face.

As soon as Wang Jiaojiao came out, Lin Qing brought her back to the place where the aunties had gathered earlier. They would have to thank them properly later!

"Qing Qing, waaa..." At this point, she was utterly heartbroken, finally facing reality.

"It's okay, it's okay. Realizing what kind of man he is before marriage is a good thing, isn't it?" Lin Qing tried to comfort her.

"Mmhmm," she nodded quietly.

"You should think of it this way: you haven't been deceived into marrying him or giving him your job. The loss isn't that big, right?" Lin Qing pointed out the benefits to prevent her from being too sad.

"No need to be sad over a man like that. We've seen his true colors now, so we can be glad!" Lin Qing wiped the tears from her face.

Lin Qing comforted her for a while, and soon the aunties who had worked so well together returned!