Chapter 1428 - 1427: Xiang Shuangshuang Faces Over Ten Years in Prison

Chapter 1428: Chapter 1427: Xiang Shuangshuang Faces Over Ten Years in Prison

Chapter 1427: Xiang Shuangshuang Faces a Sentence of More Than Ten Years

At the police station, Zhang Laojiu and Zhang Shuiyu were released after giving their statements, but Xiang Shuangshuang was detained.

Because Xiang Shuangshuang orchestrated a fraud involving an amount of twenty-five thousand yuan, it was considered an extremely large sum at that time. If confirmed, Xiang Shuangshuang would face a sentence of more than ten years.

Back in Jiangzhou Village, Shuiyu recounted the events of their trip to Yushan Village to her mom and also handed over the large bag of money.

"This is all the money Dad earned from transportation over the past three years, completely taken by Xiang Shuangshuang. My older sister found a way to retrieve it all; it’s all here."

"How to handle it is up to you, Mom."

Lin Mei was surprised that Zhang Laojiu had indeed earned so much money from transportation over three years. That Xiang Shuangshuang was truly insatiable, giving Zhang Laojiu only over ten thousand yuan.

She thought for a moment, dividing the one hundred and seventy thousand yuan into three parts, saying, "Shuiyu, this money is what your dad earned from transportation over the three years. Honestly, he worked really hard. However, half the money for the tractor came from your Uncle. He not only gave me his own money but also borrowed one thousand yuan each from your aunt and little aunt. They deserve a share too.

When I took the money from your Uncle, I promised that if we made money, they’d get a share, and if we didn’t, it was my debt.

So, my idea is to divide the money into three: our family takes two parts, and your Uncle, aunt and little aunt share one part.

From our two parts, I’ll keep one for you and your brother’s education. The remaining part will be given to your dad; he’s quite pitiful now."

Knowing that Xiang Shuangshuang’s son was not Zhang Laojiu’s and that selling off the daughter was not his intention, she found herself not as angry.

Shuiyu blushed a little, realizing she had only thought of splitting the money between her parents, forgetting about Uncle and the others.

When Shuiyu took the money to her dejected father, she explained the source and how Mom had decided to distribute it.

Zhang Laojiu was overwhelmed with shame.

This money, Lin Mei could have kept all to herself without giving him any, and he would never have known.

Despite him wronging her, now that she had this large sum, she still thought to include him in the sharing.

Xiang Shuangshuang only wanted to empty his pockets, whereas Lin Mei, once she had money, thought of sharing it with him. The difference between the two was so vast, and he wondered how he had never noticed it before.

He had torn apart a good family. He had not only wronged her but also his children.

He wondered, if he tried to pursue her again, would he have any chance of winning her back?

Not thinking about Zhang Laojiu’s inner thoughts, after giving the money to her father, Shuiyu joined her mother and brother as they boarded Mengyu’s car, preparing to stay in the county.

"Just stay temporarily in the county. City South Grand Courtyard is currently a bit empty with only Jing Cuizhu’s family living there. However, even if you move there, it might still feel a bit lonely. Why not call Ah Xin and the others over?"

Even though City South Grand Courtyard was not yet the manor of the previous life, Jing Cuizhu had renovated the original two rows of houses with a dozen rooms, enough to accommodate people.

Shuiyu suggested, "How about we invite Xiao Hua and Huilan over to celebrate the New Year here together? I truly miss our days of learning and cultivation here."

Mengyu, however, shook her head, "Huilan has her father, and Xiao Hua is with his parents. New Year is a time for family reunion, so let’s leave it at that. Besides, I have things to attend to."

She had published information in the newspaper informing Qin Chaowen that his son had been found and instructed him to wait at his home courtyard for his son’s return by the twenty-ninth of the New Year.

Also, Uncle Leng’s investigation should have results by now?

Therefore, she must return to the Capital City for the New Year.