Chapter 1821: Chapter 1819: You Actually Dare to Expel Your Mother-in-law
Old Lady Lu gritted her teeth and snapped, "Big Brotherâs wife, have you gone dumb? Seeing your mother-in-law come, you donât even think to quickly find a room for her, pour me a cup of tea. We havenât seen each other in years, and youâve completely lost your manners."
A few of the staff couldnât help but look over. They certainly didnât know the real situation, but they sneered, thinking, "Shameless, doesnât even check herself before saying our Chef Li has no manners."
Li Gufenâs lips curled with disdain. After all this time, she hadnât expected this family to still be the same shameless faces as before.
She spoke with a cold tone, "First of all, understand this: Iâve divorced your son. We cut all ties two years ago, and that includes you. Iâm very busy right now. If you three want to eat, go to that table. Thereâs staff to serve you. If youâre not eating, please leave immediately."
"...You heartless bitchâyou actually dare to drive your mother-in-law out..."
Old Lady Luâs expression changed, and she shamelessly shouted without any regard.
"You are Zao Huaâs mother-in-law and have nothing to do with me, Li Gufen. Leave immediately, or Iâll call the police," Li Gufen replied bluntly.
She then told the manager next to her, "If she refuses to leave, call the police right away!"
The iciness in her voice startled Old Lady Lu.
For a moment, she was taken aback, as this was the first time sheâd seen this side of Li Gufen.
But the next moment, seeing the looks from the surrounding staff, somehow her courage surged again. After all, she thought sheâd had Li Gufen well under control for over ten years.
As for the divorce, initially, Li Gufen didnât want it either.
But back then, Zao Hua got pregnant, so they had to drive her away. So now, the old woman still held onto her old beliefs about Li Gufen.
Still, she softened her tone, "Xiao Fen, I know you didnât want a divorce either, but back then, there was no other option. Now itâs better, Iâve driven Zao Hua away, so youâll still be part of the Lu Family. Family doesnât hold grudges; let the past be the past. I wonât even hold it against you for how you just treated me. By the way, donât you have a room here? Hurry and open the door for me. Iâm exhausted from the journey..."
Li Gufen looked at Old Lady Lu in front of her, really wondering what kind of mindset she was in to say such things.
But she also knew inside that what Old Lady Lu relied on was her former submissiveness.
Over these two years, she also came to understand a truth: those who are pitiful often have some part thatâs blameworthy as well.
She was once pitiful, but there was also something blameworthy about her.
Enduring unfair treatment without resistance and constantly retreating only resulted in a miserable life for herself in the end.
"I think you still donât understand. From the day your son and I divorced, I have completely cut ties with the Lu Family.
This has nothing to do with anyone else, so stop talking to yourself here. However, you said one thing right: the past is indeed in the past.
I, Li Gufen, have nothing to do with you people anymore. Walking down the street, weâre strangers; in the restaurant, youâre just a customer if you want to eat. If not, get out of here right away."
"You damned woman, do you dare to insult my mother?" Big Brother Lu glared, finally mustering the courage, clenched his fist, and fiercely said, "You damned woman, Iâm telling you, if you know whatâs good for you, hurry up and remarry me, or donât blame my fist for being unkind."
Li Gufen pointed at Big Brother Lu, her voice filled with hatred, "Iâve seen shameless people, but Iâve never seen anyone as shameless as you. Try laying a finger on me today."
"Oh, are you threatening me now? Itâs true that if the child is not disciplined, theyâll forget who they are. Li Gufen, donât take the kindness for granted. I might just kill you today, you damned woman. How dare you talk to your husband like that."
"Yeah, yeah, Iâve never seen a woman like you dare talk to your husband like that. Having a bit of money does make you something. Without us, you wouldâve been dead countless times by now."
Old Lady Lu no longer cared about face. She knew if todayâs attempt failed, sheâd have to slip back to Lu Family Village in shame, and she didnât want to go back that way.
The place was luxuriously decorated, and even a chair looked so high-class.
It was speculated how much money Li Gufen must have?
Anyway, someone was already taking the lead. Didnât she keep quiet when her son hit her before?
Just pin her down and give her a beating; once sheâs beaten, sheâll comply.
So not only did Old Lady Lu not stop them, but she also egged them on, "Hit her, hit her good, this disobedient woman. She really thinks she can fly away now that sheâs grown wings? Dream on, Iâll teach you the consequences of disrespecting your mother-in-law and husband."
The staff and customers nearby were initially stunned, as they had never seen such shameless people, but they had heard enough from the conversation.
They had been divorced for years, yet the family came looking for her again.
Some guessed maybe this woman earned money working and abandoned her rural husband.
But itâs also possible, itâs a common occurrence these days.
Not just women, but more often men do so.
After earning money in the city, they abandon their wife and marry someone new and have kids. Perhaps this woman in front of them was one of those; some customers looked at her with a disdainful expression.
Old Lady Luâs voice was indeed loud, always arrogant and domineering. Maybe she didnât dare with others, but with Li Gufen, she somehow felt a sense of superiority, so whether hitting or scolding, she felt particularly at ease.
Besides, it had to be a big scene.
After making a scene, she was the elder, so everyone would support her. No matter what, sheâs her elder, and disrespecting your elders is unfilial, despised anywhere.
At this moment, the noodle shop seemed chaotic.
Because Big Brother Lu rushed forward, but was stopped by several staff members.
Especially the supervisor and the manager, who were at the forefront.
But Big Brother Lu, being full and furious, and with the strength from years of farm work, was hard to hold back, requiring some effort.
Li Gufen was shaking with anger. She thought she had already said goodbye to the past and started a new life, only to find this family was like a lingering spirit.
And she deeply knew this familyâs shamelessness; they had no limits.
Otherwise, they wouldnât be bullying her like this.
Especially Old Lady Lu, who was as tough as nails, resistant to both force and persuasion. Even if you brandished a knife and said youâd cut her, the old lady would stick out her neck for you to do it.