Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 1222

Chapter 1222: I Believe In You
The villagers exchanged meaningful glances while pointing at Liu Chang and Wang Xiu. It seemed that what they had said back then about Zhang Ermu and his family was also a lie.

While everyone was discussing the matter, Wang Muxiao clapped her hands and said, “Everyone, I hope all of you can be witnesses and help clear Sister Liu Piao and Brother Zhang Ermu’s reputations. I, Wang Muxiao, will remember your help today.”

The moment they heard this, one of them replied, “Sister-in-law, you can leave this matter to me. I will make sure everyone knows the truth so they stop spreading false rumors!”

Nodding at him, Wang Muxiao replied with a smile, “Brother-in-law, thank you for your help!”

Seeing that the villagers had sided with Liu Piao and Zhang Ermu, Liu Chang and Wang Xiu were furious.

Pointing at her, Liu Chang said, “You sinful, unfilial daughter! From today onward, you are no longer my daughter!”

The moment he finished his words, Liu Hua reminded him coldly, “Uncle, it seems you forgot that you have not been Sister Ah Piao’s father since the day you wrote that separation letter.”

When he heard this, Liu Chang could only glare at his niece and say through gritted teeth, “What a fine daughter my brother has!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve and stormed away with his wife in anger.

Seeing them leaving, Wang Muxiao shouted at their backs, “Uncle Liu, don’t forget, you still owe Sister Liu Piao three hundred and eighty yuan! You must pay it back, or I will report you for extortion!”

Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and it took them a while to come back to their senses. How shameless is Liu Chang? After he sold his daughter, he still had a face to borrow money from her!

At this time, Liu Piao came to Wang Muxiao and whispered. “Ah Xiao, I never lend money to my father.”

“Who knows the truth? What they know is that your father owes you money and must pay it back,” Wang Muxiao whispered back with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hua gave her friend a thumbs up and said with a grin, “Your method is indeed cruel, but I like it!”

Hearing her friend’s praise, Wang Muxiao chuckled and said, “People like Wang Xiu wouldn’t stop with just a few warnings. No one knows for sure if they really borrowed Sister Ah Piao’s money, but everyone knows how greedy she is.”

“Now that everyone understands they no longer have any family ties with Sister Ah Piao, that money must be returned. After all, they can’t demand filial piety from her anymore. Even if they refuse to return it, at least they won’t dare come looking for trouble again.”

She then turned to Liu Piao and added, “Sister Ah Piao, whenever you see your father or his wife in the future, remember to ask them to return the money. The more people know about it, the better.”

Liu Piao was confused when she heard this, but Zhang Ermu understood right away—only when their interests were at stake would they finally back off.

Realizing this, he looked at Liu Hua and Wang Muxiao and said gratefully, “Sister-in-law, thank you for your help. If there is a chance, I will treat both of you to a meal.”

Liu Hua smiled and replied, “Brother-in-law, no need for that. Just make sure to invite us to your wedding banquet.”

Zhang Ermu nodded without hesitation. “Alright.”

Since their goal had been achieved, Wang Muxiao and Liu Hua took their leave to find Aunt Lin. As Liu Piao’s maternal family, they needed to hire a matchmaker to discuss the marriage.

When they were finally alone, Zhang Ermu looked at Liu Piao and asked, “Ah Piao, are you alright?”

“Mumu, don’t worry. I stopped longing for my father’s love a long time ago. Now, he is nothing but a stranger to me,” Liu Piao replied with a smile.

Zhang Ermu studied her face for a moment. Seeing that she was truly fine, he nodded and said, “Ah Piao, I will hire a matchmaker to talk about our marriage. Since you have severed ties with your father, where should I go for the proposal?”

“I will talk to my uncle. Even though I cut ties with my father, my uncle and his family have always treated me well. I decided to get married from my uncle’s house. You can visit him to discuss our marriage,” Liu Piao replied with a smile.

Seeing her smile, Zhang Ermu smiled back and said, “Ah Piao, I will treat you well and never let you down. We will live a good life together.”

“I believe in you, Mumu,” Liu Piao nodded.

After a brief conversation, Zhang Ermu left for the mountain. There was still a lot of grain that needed to be harvested in the open field, and if they waited too long, the summer rains would ruin the crops.

As the sun set on the western horizon, Li Chenmo, Li Lingyun, and the children finally finished building another greenhouse.

Looking at the two medium-sized greenhouses in the back courtyard, Li Chenmo said with satisfaction, “Thank you for your hard work. Everyone should stay for dinner before leaving.”

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Li Lingyun said, “Third Brother, I need to go pick up my wife. Remember to save my share—I will come to get dinner later.”

“Alright,” Li Chenmo agreed readily.

Then, turning to Chen Jianmin and Chen Jianguo, he asked, “How about you two? Do you want to have dinner here or take it home?”

After thinking for a moment, Chen Jianmin replied, “Uncle Li, we will take it home. My parents and siblings must be waiting to have a meal together.”

“Okay, then the two of you should wait a moment. I will pack your portions,” Li Chenmo nodded.

“Thank you, Uncle Li,” Chen Jianmin said with a smile.

While Li Chenmo went to the kitchen, the children washed the sweat and dirt off their bodies in the bathroom.