Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 418 - 10: Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law (Part 10)
Zhang Mingyang felt all sorts of discomfort after returning home. Previously, at home, Li Shuning had prepared everything for the house, food, clothing, and necessities, leaving no worries.
He was a respected deputy mayor, but now, outside, he’s met with scornful gazes, and at home, he has to help with cooking and laundry.
His father is old now, and he can’t possibly let his father do those things. His mother is bedridden, unable to help, and it’s getting unbearable for him.
Zhang Mingyang knew where Zhang Momo attended school. He had gone to find Zhang Momo several times, but she refused to see him.
Zhang Mingyang was very unwilling to accept this, even announcing at Zhang Momo’s school gate that he was Zhang Momo’s father and that Zhang Momo lacked filial piety for not acknowledging her father.
Zhang Momo was so angry she was on the verge of tears. This father of hers never raised her and wronged her mother, hurting her, yet he had the nerve to show up. Li Shuning happened to be the one personally picking up the child from school, exuding an imposing presence that left Zhang Mingyang speechless.
Li Shuning even negotiated with the school, stating that if a student’s privacy and safety could not be ensured, she was extremely uneasy about them attending this school.
That day after school, when Zhang Mingyang was talking about Zhang Momo at the school gate, Li Shuning clearly saw several teachers gloating and looking on like spectators.
If the school doesn’t give her an explanation, this issue won’t be over.
As for Zhang Mingyang, Li Shuning ignored him, yet privately she found someone to give him a beating.
He was attacked with a sack, and every time he sought out Zhang Momo again, the sack incidents increased.
Zhang Mingyang couldn’t endure such hardships and dared not seek out Zhang Momo again.
He wanted to report to the police, but he knew it was useless.
After all, the people who attacked him never showed their faces, always wearing masks and hats, specifically avoiding cameras, always wearing gloves, and never speaking—how could anyone know who they were?
He didn’t know who the other party was but suspected they were hired by Li Shuning. There were no sack attacks normally, just after he saw Zhang Momo things would happen, making it hard not to connect the dots.
But what could he do now?
When Li Shujiao showed up in front of him, Zhang Mingyang was filled with hatred. If it weren’t for this woman, he wouldn’t have ended up like this.
Since Li Shujiao left the Li Family last time, it had only been a little over a month, yet now, Li Shujiao no longer had her youthful beauty.
After leaving the Li Family, except for the suitcase she brought back from Jian City, she did not take any of her previous belongings from the Li Family. She, of course, didn’t have the face to ask for them, and even if she did, the other party probably wouldn’t give them.
After learning some things, she stayed in a hotel in the city.
Her card had already been frozen. All her belongings were from the Li Family; with her card frozen, she only had a little bit of cash left. In desperation, she even pawned her jewelry.
Even so, it only lasted a little over a month before she ran out of money and was kicked out of the hotel.
Originally, she didn’t want to look for Zhang Mingyang, since he was already ruined. What was the use of finding him now?
Li Shujiao was born and raised in the Li Family, exposed to only the best.
In Zhang Mingyang’s current state, she despised him.
But now, in her situation, who else could she turn to?
Friends she used to be close to wouldn’t even answer her calls now.
When she went to find them, they wouldn’t even see her.
Men who used to pursue her were now avoiding her too.
For the first time, she deeply realized that leaving the Li Family, she really was nothing.
Out of options, Li Shujiao thought of Zhang Mingyang.
At this time, Li Shujiao looked haggard, and her clothes were wrinkled, and Zhang Mingyang wasn’t much better.
They resented each other.
Zhang Mingyang loathed this woman from the bottom of his heart and naturally didn’t want to let Li Shujiao stay with him.
"What, brother-in-law, you don’t want to take responsibility after eating your fill? If not, should I accuse you of rape? The first time, it was you who touched me first."
This one sentence left Zhang Mingyang speechless.
Zhang Mingyang pondered for a moment, then inwardly sneered and brought Li Shujiao home.
Afterward, he left all the housework to Li Shujiao.
Li Shujiao refused, but Zhang Mingyang said simply, either do the work or leave.
Li Shujiao didn’t dare.
She had tried looking for a job, but she hadn’t yet graduated from university, with half a year left, not even having her diploma.
Many companies didn’t want her.
As for working in restaurants as a waitress or whatnot, she was unwilling.
Li Shujiao’s days were miserable, but Zhang Mingyang was relieved.
No need to do housework anymore, a free bed-warmer, wanting it any time without having to pay. How great is that? Just giving this woman a bite to eat and a place to stay.
But when Zhang Mingyang’s mother’s illness flared up again, the Zhang Family was instantly in dire straits.
Helpless, Zhang Mingyang’s father sold the house.
Zhang Mingyang once again turned to Li Shuning for help.
In the story, Zhang Mingyang’s parents, after Zhang Mingyang rose to that position, were extremely critical of the original protagonist, even staring blankly as Zhang Momo died. How could she help them?
The original protagonist was so good to Zhang Mingyang’s parents, yet their actions were so heartless, Li Shuning was no Holy Mother.
Zhang Mingyang’s mother’s illness was essentially a rich person’s disease; with money, she could live well, without it, she would just be tormented alive.
Once the money was gone, the whole family lived in a rented house, relying on pension money, truly living pitiful lives.
Zhang Mingyang once again looked towards Li Shujiao.
But by now, Li Shujiao was also thinking, does she really want to continue living this miserable life?
One day, Zhang Mingyang took Li Shujiao out for food.
"Mingyang, isn’t there no money at home, why are we still eating out?" Li Shujiao was puzzled.
Brother-in-law was certainly not something she could call him anymore; after they had a relationship and since moving to the Zhang Family, she had just been calling him Mingyang.
"Ah, Jiaojiao, I know things have been hard for you recently. I have a friend who is now quite successful; I helped him out before, and now he wants to treat me to a meal, so I thought I’d bring you along."
"Jiaojiao, I will make sure you live a good life in the future. This friend of mine has money now, and back then, I helped him out a lot. I’m thinking about asking him to help us find some easy job; it should be doable."
Li Shujiao was half-convinced; she had complex feelings towards Zhang Mingyang.
It wasn’t long before the two arrived at a restaurant.
In fact, it was just like a big food stall kind of setup.
He said the person had money? Could help solve work problems? Treat them to food?
Li Shujiao felt very dubious.
Was it possible Zhang Mingyang was being duped?
Before long, a man hurried over.
Seeing this man, Li Shujiao became even more suspicious.
This man, with greasy hair, a chubby body, and wearing slippers, didn’t match the image of a successful person at all.
