Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Evil People Shouldn’t Complain First
Their sloppy attire and promiscuous demeanor filled Zhang Cuihua’s heart with sudden pain and anger.
Her eyes reddened as she struggled to believe the scene before her.
Liu Qingshan noticed Zhang Cuihua’s arrival. His expression changed, and he awkwardly stopped his embrace. Zhang Cuihua walked quietly up to Liu Qingshan, gazed at his familiar face, and felt her heart fill with disappointment and pain.
Liu Qingshan was silent for a moment before finally speaking, "Oh, Cuihua, you came too? Well, look at that, you saw it all—it’s all a misunderstanding."
Actually, Liu Qingshan did it on purpose, to cover up his affair.
His voice was somewhat stammering, but his facial expression seemed so natural.
Zhang Cuihua took a deep breath, trying her best to stay calm, and she asked, "A misunderstanding? Then who are these women? Why are you with them?"
Liu Qingshan’s face grew more awkward as he stammered out an explanation, "Cuihua, you’re mistaken. They’re just friends of mine, I... I haven’t done anything improper."
Zhang Cuihua didn’t believe his words. She sensed a fishy smell emanating from Liu Qingshan, a smell that was not unfamiliar to her, as she had smelled it on him before.
A surge of revulsion rose in her heart, and she continued her questioning, "You think I can’t tell? You’ve had other women for a long time, and they’re all young wives or similar."
Liu Qingshan, upon hearing Zhang Cuihua’s questioning, went from looking embarrassed to being angry, and he began to rebuke her, "You shameless woman, how dare you falsely accuse me! You’re not disciplined yourself, how do you have the face to blame me? You think I don’t know about the person next to you?"
Zhang Cuihua was infuriated by his unreasonable accusation, her eyes moistened, but she tried to control her emotions and calmly said, "In fact, I have always been faithful to you, silently enduring your infidelities for the sake of our family. And yet, you shamelessly turn around and slander me as being undisciplined."
Liu Qingshan sneered, his mockery harsh and unrelenting, "You really know how to play the victim, putting on such a pitiful face. Let me tell you, I’ve seen through your faux innocence a long time ago."
Zhang Cuihua’s heart was pierced by his words; she felt as if someone had stripped away her last shred of dignity. She lowered her head as tears began to fall. She found herself unable to speak, only able to silently bear the endless pain.
Seeing Zhang Cuihua in such pain, Liu Qingshan strangely felt a surge of pleasure. With a smug smile, he continued his mockery, "Do you think you’re such an innocent woman? You’re nothing but a cheating wretch."
His words stabbed into Zhang Cuihua’s heart like a blade, leaving her weak and collapsing onto a chair, tears flowing endlessly. She couldn’t understand why a person she had once loved deeply could hurt her so mercilessly.
The entire restaurant’s atmosphere turned heavy, with surrounding customers casting glances and murmuring among themselves. Some were angry at Liu Qingshan’s unreasonable accusations, while others felt sympathy for Zhang Cuihua’s innocence.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhang Cuihua slowly stood up, raised her head, her gaze revealing strength and determination. She calmly looked at Liu Qingshan and softly said, "Liu Qingshan, your despicable actions have made me see your true colors. From now on, I am no longer your wife, nor your victim. I will walk out of this painful marriage and regain my dignity."
Her words were like lightning piercing through the dark night sky, allowing people to feel the power of Zhang Cuihua’s inner strength.
But Liu Qingshan’s face showed no signs of regret.
Liu Qingshan stood before everyone, his complexion dark and fierce. There was a conniving gleam in his eyes, as if he had already calculated everything that would follow.
At that moment, he pointed at Zhang Cuihua and said, "Everyone knows about you two, don’t you think I am unaware? You’re a pair of ’star-crossed lovers,’ well known throughout our village."
Zhang Cuihua glared at her husband and retorted, "Stop slandering people!"
The crowd looked on in surprise, unable to believe their ears.
Liu Qingshan had actually proposed a divorce, and he had ruthlessly accused Zhang Cuihua and Liu Zheng of having an affair.
For Zhang Cuihua, this was a bolt from the blue.
Zhang Cuihua’s face turned pale in an instant; she couldn’t believe her husband would do such a thing.
She tried to speak to explain, but Liu Qingshan cut her off coldly.
"Stop the nonsense! I’ve known about your affair for a long time," he said.
Liu Qingshan sneered, a malicious glint in his eyes.
The crowd began to murmur, some expressing anger at Liu Qingshan’s shameless behavior, while others doubted Zhang Cuihua’s actions, causing the scene to become chaotic in an instant.
Seeing this, Liu Qingshan laughed even more smugly. He knew all he had to do in this chaos was throw a smoke bomb to escape all blame, his performance was about to begin.
"Zhang Cuihua, do you still dare to deny it?" Liu Qingshan looked at Zhang Cuihua with cold mockery.
Zhang Cuihua’s lips trembled as she said with difficulty, "Qing Shan, listen to my explanation, this is all a misunderstanding! Liu Zheng was just treating me; there’s absolutely nothing between us!"
Liu Qingshan’s mouth curved into a cold smirk, and he deliberately interrupted her, "Treating you? Haha, does treatment require stripping naked?"
Even if Zhang Cuihua did have a fling with Liu Zheng, now was not the time to admit it.
Hearing this, the crowd emitted laughs and sighs of derision. They began to believe Liu Qingshan’s words, and their suspicions toward Zhang Cuihua grew deeper.
Zhang Cuihua felt as if her heart was being torn apart; she knew that any explanation was futile. Liu Qingshan’s unscrupulous tactics had already driven her into a desperate situation. She looked at her husband, her eyes filled with disappointment and pain.
Liu Qingshan watched Zhang Cuihua’s expression of pain with pleasure, feeling triumphant. He knew he had won in this struggle; no matter how others saw him, he had achieved his goal.
"Let’s get a divorce, Zhang Cuihua! You’re no longer worth my time and effort," he said coldly.
Zhang Cuihua hung her head, and tears silently fell to the ground. She felt like a bird that had been abandoned, completely losing her means of survival.
Liu Qingshan turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing from the crowd’s view. He laughed smugly, his heart full of joy over his victory.
And as Liu Zheng watched all this unfold, a feeling of resentment and anger surged within him. He knew he was innocent, but he also knew that the farce was beyond redemption now.
He looked at the pained Zhang Cuihua, his heart filled with guilt and sorrow for her.
