The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 809 - 778 Outflanking, Undermining from Behind

Chapter 809: Chapter 778 Outflanking, Undermining from Behind

After a day or two, Aunt Cai really proved her abilities. She and Director Liu from the neighborhood office found several eyewitnesses, confirming that Lin Xiaoru had attacked first and Huang Jingli was merely defending herself – an act of justified self-defense.

Aunt Cai, accompanied by Director Liu and a few neighbors, went to the police station to explain the situation.

The neighbor women, all straightforward and once celebrated "March 8th Red Banner Pacesetters," were capable and couldn’t stand any injustice. Now advanced in age and retired, they spent their days looking after grandchildren, shopping for groceries, and cooking meals,

and upon seeing such a situation, they naturally couldn’t stand by without raising their voices!

The police at the station held a meeting and set the basic tone.

Huang Jingli had acted in self-defense, however, since Lin Xiaoru sustained serious injuries and lost her child, Huang Jingli still had to make some compensation.

When Huang Jingli heard this decision, she was so angry that she burst into tears.

"How can there be such shameless people in this world!" Huang Jingli exclaimed, "What kind of times are these, where one gets bullied at their doorstep and can’t even fight back?"

Qin Li’s uncle overheard and looked somewhat embarrassed, but thinking of his niece’s request, he could only softly say, "Huang Jingli, not everything is as black-and-white as you think. This is how we handle things at our police station; even if you appeal, the result will likely be the same. Lin Xiaoru may be despicable, but she is still the victim after all and you could be suspected of excessive defense."

Wiping away her tears, Huang Jingli said, "Thank you, Officer Qin, I’ll remember this."

Despite what she said, Huang Jingli’s thoughts were not at all the same!

Lin Xiaoru had committed such despicable acts time and again, and Huang Jingli, disdainful of using similarly base tactics, wanted to confront Lin Xiaoru openly and honestly. In the end, this woman actually ended up pregnant and even manipulated her pregnancy to extort money.

With a scornful and cold smile on her lips, if Lin Xiaoru didn’t cherish life, then let her be cursed to never be able to bear children again.

Heh, base tactics—something she’d merely disdained before.

But now, her thinking had changed.

To deal with someone as despicable and shameless, one had to be even more despicable and shameless.

Wasn’t Lin Xiaoru with Li Mingkai now anyway?

Perhaps the child in Lin Xiaoru’s womb was Li Mingkai’s?

If that was the case, Huang Jingli would not hold back!

She didn’t need to think too hard; she could come up with several methods just by learning from Lin Xiaoru’s own actions.

An anonymous letter was nothing more than an envelope and a stamp.

Huang Jingli and Huashan sought the same approach; to use one’s own strength against them.

Since Lin Xiaoru was so certain of herself, Huang Jingli had no intention of clashing head-on with her—after all, bare feet are not afraid of a person wearing shoes.

Seeing Lin Xiaoru so destitute, Huang Jingli couldn’t bring herself to confront such trash with her own happiness at stake.

She disdained to act, but others were willing.

Qi Zhenzhen, Li Mingkai’s lawful wife, had every right to be indignant and was even less afraid of trouble than Lin Xiaoru.

"Alright, I agree," Huang Jingli nodded, knowing full well that Qin Li’s uncle wouldn’t exaggerate just to scare her, and the current outcome was already the best possible scenario.

"Good, I’m glad you understand," said Officer Qin. "We’ve rejected other unreasonable demands, apart from the necessary medical fees and nutrition costs."

"Thank you," Huang Jingli said with gratitude; the priority was to get out first.

She had just started working and couldn’t afford to be detained for long, for even if it wasn’t her fault, others would perceive it as her fault.

The medical expenses totaled 270 yuan, and nutrition costs were 100 yuan, amounting to a total of 370 yuan.

This was far from the two thousand yuan Lin Xiaoru had expected.

"No, I’m going to appeal, I’m going to accuse Huang Jingli of premeditated murder," Lin Xiaoru screamed in the hospital ward, "You’re all biased toward Huang Jingli..."

Officer Chen placed all the documents on the table and said, "There are many witnesses who have proved that it was you who started the fight, and it was in self-defense. They’re willing to pay for your medical and nutrition expenses out of sympathy for your loss of the child. Moreover, you knew you were pregnant and yet you initiated the fight with someone else, the reason for which only you know. If you are not satisfied, you are free to continue the appeal process."

Lin Xiaoru’s heart felt icy cold. She hadn’t expected Huang Jingli to grow so powerful so quickly, to a point where she was untouchable.

From the first time she asked for money and didn’t get it, up until now.

None of it had gone according to her plan, nor had the outcomes been what she had wanted.

"I’m going to appeal!" Lin Xiaoru shouted defiantly.

Officer Qin replied, "That’s your right!"

Having said that, he left.

After everyone had gone, Lin Xiaoru fell into deep thought.

An appeal could take forever.

School was about to start, and she needed to attend; she couldn’t stay in the hospital indefinitely.

In the end, Lin Xiaoru could only agree. After a week in the hospital, she was discharged and received one hundred yuan.

Looking at the ten banknotes in her hand, it seemed almost laughable.

Li Mingkai hadn’t even come to visit her. What a heartless wretch!

Hehe, since Li Mingkai dared to bully her like this, Lin Xiaoru wouldn’t let him off the hook either.

The thing is, the more she hated someone, the closer she would get to them. That was the best way to teach them a lesson and get her revenge.

Like with Huang Jingli, and now with Li Mingkai up next.

After Huang Jingli was released, Mother Wu burned a brazier outside the door to dispel the bad luck.

"It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back," Mother Wu said, choking up.

Holding Mother Wu, Huang Jingli replied, "Mom, I’m sorry to have worried you."

"It’s fine as long as you’re okay. Those damned people will get what they deserve," Mother Wu cursed, "As long as our family is alright, spending a bit of money is nothing!"

That night, Huang Jingli tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

"Jingli, why aren’t you sleeping?" Wu Youliang asked softly, lying on his side.

"Can’t sleep," Huang Jingli replied, her mood heavy.

"It’s just a bit of money; we can earn more later. Don’t be upset about it," Wu Youliang said, comforting his wife; their family was law-abiding and couldn’t stoop to such shameless acts.

Sitting up and draping a piece of clothing over herself, Huang Jingli replied without turning on the light, "I’m not upset about the money, I just can’t swallow this insult. I’m ready to give Lin Xiaoru a taste of her own medicine and get my revenge."

"Ah, Jingli, that Lin Xiaoru is like a worthless stone—don’t do anything rash," Wu Youliang worried that Huang Jingli might seek a desperate confrontation with Lin Xiaoru, which could mean losing more than just a bit of money; he could end up without a wife and their child without a mother.

"Hehe!" Huang Jingli laughed. "I wouldn’t do anything stupid. Here’s what I’m thinking..."

Huang Jingli explained her plan, hoping to gain her husband’s support.

After listening, Wu Youliang’s eyes brightened. "Let’s do that! We won’t get directly involved, just scheme behind the scenes, like Lin Xiaoru does. You don’t need to take care of this; I’ll write and send the letter."

"Use your left hand," Huang Jingli instructed, "so that no one recognizes the handwriting!"