Chapter 157: Chapter 157: A Big Fight
Liu Qingshan looked at the photo and instantly understood Liu Zheng’s identity.
He couldn’t help but rage with fury, and without hesitation, he stepped forward and slapped Liu Zheng twice.
"Liu Zheng! It was you and that whore who killed my dad, wasn’t it!"
Liu Qingshan shouted furiously and loudly.
Liu Zheng was stunned by the slaps, wobbled as he stood up, and hadn’t fully grasped what had happened, but he realized that this man was none other than Liu Baishun’s son, Liu Qingshan.
"Qingshan, wait! Let me explain!"
Liu Zheng stood up, trying to explain his actions.
His eyes were filled with rage and sadness at this moment.
Liu Qingshan’s eyes sparkled with cunning light, and he stared at Liu Zheng venomously, with a sinister smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Liu Zheng felt the pressure on him growing heavier, and he clearly knew that Liu Qingshan wouldn’t let him off easily.
Liu Qingshan’s fists were like blades, each swing carrying destructive power.
He prepared to continue his assault, aiming a fierce punch at Liu Zheng’s cheek.
The fist, like a soaring falcon, sharp and swift, was about to strike Liu Zheng in an instant.
However, at that very moment, Liu Zheng could no longer endure it.
A trace of resolution flashed in his eyes; he raised his arm and forcefully blocked Liu Qingshan’s punch.
A tremendous force reverberated through his arm, and Liu Zheng felt as if the strength could shatter him into dust.
His muscles tensed, with all the strength of his body concentrated in his arms.
His eyes revealed determination; he no longer wished to be at the mercy of Liu Qingshan’s whims.
Liu Zheng had also trained, so how could he let himself be bullied so easily?
Liu Zheng clenched his fist tightly, then swung quickly, hitting Liu Qingshan’s face mercilessly.
The punch, as fast as lightning, came with a piercing whoosh and struck Liu Qingshan’s jaw forcefully.
A cry of agony echoed through the air, and Liu Qingshan’s body violently fell backward, collapsing to the ground and spitting out blood.
His eyes were filled with shock and pain, as if Liu Zheng’s punch had struck the deepest fear in his heart.
Outside the courthouse, Liu Zheng and Liu Qingshan stood facing each other.
With no one else around, all that was left was the silent doorway and the faint sound of the wind. Anger and helplessness were written on Liu Zheng’s face as he tried to persuade Liu Qingshan to believe his accusations.
"Liu Qingshan, don’t you understand how serious your father’s actions were? He committed domestic violence and sexual assault against Zhang Cuihua! These are crimes, unforgivable ones!"
Liu Qingshan, however, showed a dismissive expression, and he looked at Liu Zheng with a sneer.
"Liu Zheng, aren’t you being too extreme? My father was just teaching her a lesson, showing her that there are consequences for doing wrong. It’s just a way of family education, nothing serious."
Liu Zheng clenched his jaw in anger; he couldn’t believe Liu Qingshan held such an attitude towards his own father’s actions. He decided to try once more to make Liu Qingshan see the truth.
"Liu Qingshan, don’t you think that Zhang Cuihua is also a victim? She suffered abuse and violation by your father, which is harm and insult to her! How can you remain indifferent?"
Liu Qingshan laughed scornfully, looking at Liu Zheng, his voice filled with contempt.
"A victim? She brought it on herself! She was always seducing my father, tempting him, and then she played the role of an innocent victim. You think I don’t know? My father just fell for the temptation, she deserved the punishment!"
Liu Zheng listened to Liu Qingshan’s words, his rage burning ever more fiercely.
He couldn’t understand how Liu Qingshan could turn a blind eye to his own father’s actions.
"Liu Qingshan, your support for your father horrifies me! Don’t you understand that this is a trampling of human decency? How can you cause such harm to a vulnerable woman just to protect your father’s dignity?"
Liu Qingshan sneered coldly as he looked at Liu Zheng, his eyes revealing mercilessness and indifference.
"What do you know? You’re nothing but a moral kidnapper! I’m just standing on the side of justice, unlike you, who are blinded by her performance. I believe in my father, not some despicable woman!"
Upon hearing Liu Qingshan’s words, a hint of helplessness flashed in Liu Zheng’s eyes. He realized that in such circumstances, he couldn’t change Liu Qingshan’s trust and support for his father.
The two fell into silence; their positions were too different to reach a consensus. The quietness of the courthouse entrance seemed to hint that the tragedy of this story would continue.
"Where is Zhang Cuihua? She must come back with me?"
"She won’t be going back with you, rest assured!"
Liu Qingshan cracked a smile and said, "Just kidding, she’s still my wife now."
At this moment, Zhang Cuihua came out. Seeing Liu Qingshan, she instinctively began to run towards the courthouse.
Liu Qingshan chased after her, but Liu Zheng stopped him.
"What are you doing, Liu Zhengbie? A dog trying to catch mice, meddling in others’ business?"
Liu Zheng smiled.
Pointing at the entrance of the courthouse.
"What do you think this place is, dignified enough for you to behave recklessly?"
Liu Qingshan also pursed his lips, pointed at Liu Zheng, and said, "Fine, you adulterers just wait!"
Saying this, Liu Qingshan turned and got into a car.
Meanwhile, Zhang Cuihua hid inside the courthouse until Liu Qingshan left.
After coming out, Zhang Cuihua looked at Liu Zheng, her eyes full of gratitude.
"Liu Zheng, I’m lucky to have you, or I might have really died!"
Liu Zheng knew Zhang Cuihua wasn’t a bad person; she had just sought him out, driven by a longing for freedom and to follow her nature, unrequitedly.
Liu Zheng quickly consoled her, "Cui Hua, don’t thank me. I know what your father-in-law is like. What are your plans now?"
"Plans? I haven’t thought about it. One thing is certain, I can’t go back."
Liu Zheng also scratched his head; he knew what Zhang Cuihua meant by saying this, but considering her special status, he couldn’t take her in.
"I’ve arranged for a room for you in the county town. You can stay there for now. I heard you can sew. After you’ve rested, we can introduce you to one of my aunts. She’s in another county. You can do some work there, earn a living."
Zhang Cuihua sighed, "Liu Qingshan won’t let me go; I don’t want to be with him anymore."
Liu Zheng also knew it was their business, and he couldn’t say much, just, "Let’s just go with this for now, I can guarantee your safety tonight. Because the hotel is owned by his brother, Xiong Er. He’s a tough man, used to be a wrestler. Don’t worry."
Zhang Cuihua felt utterly exhausted, but she nodded in agreement.
That day in the county town, the two were almost like a couple. Liu Zheng even bought Zhang Cuihua a few clothes and a suitcase, preparing for her to stay at the hotel long-term until she found a job...
But the next evening,
Zhang Cuihua, with light makeup and dressed in simple yet elegant clothes, quietly started on her way to Liu Zheng’s residence.
