Chapter 1874: Shu Yu Asks Questions (Patreon)

Chapter 1874: Shu Yu Asks Questions

Lu Sanzhu began to roll up his sleeves, "Hey, are you still being stubborn at this crucial moment?"

"It's you who are taking advantage of your numbers. Do you think that by overwhelming me, I'll admit to the accusations? Fang Caixia, what really happened back then, I know it very well in my heart. You couldn't conceive and your temperament became extreme. You were always suspicious and superstitious. To preserve your reputation, I only told others that you felt guilty and voluntarily left. That was a way to resolve our marriage. But I never imagined that after all these years, your character would become so twisted to the point where you can't stand to see me happy in my new family?"

He spoke with such conviction that it almost seemed like there was some truth to it, leaving the already uncertain onlookers unsure of who to believe.

Even Lu Sanzhu himself felt a bit overwhelmed. Clearly, this kind of verbal dispute wasn't his strong suit, so maybe they should just resort to using physical force.

Grandma Fang was trembling with anger, "You're the twisted one! You've never been honest!"

Shu Yu held her hand, "Grand Aunt, don't worry. Whether it's true or false. A few words from him won't change that."

She motioned for Lu Sanzhu to step back and looked down at Chen Bing.

For some reason, even though she was just a young girl who didn't appear threatening at all, Chen Bing felt a twinge of fear when facing her.

Shu Yu adjusted her cloak, looked down at him condescendingly, and said, "You claim that we're distorting the facts and smearing you. Very well, I'll ask you a few questions. You and my aunt fled to Changjin Prefecture from Dong'an Prefecture to escape a disaster. You arrived here penniless after enduring a rough journey. Under those circumstances, how did you manage to buy the large mansion you currently live in within such a short period of time?"

Chen Bing's expression changed slightly. Shu Yu continued, "Did you steal, rob, or deceive to obtain that money? Don't tell me it was borrowed. If you had borrowed money, given the circumstances, you should have bought a smaller, more affordable house first to settle down. Not to mention, when you first arrived, you didn't know anyone, let alone have people to borrow money from. So, where did the money come from for the large mansion?"

"Oh, and not just the mansion, what about the shop you opened? Where did you get the initial capital?"

With each question Shu Yu asked, all eyes turned to Chen Bing.

He felt flustered and hurriedly said, "I acquired that money through legitimate means."

"What legitimate means?"

"It's the rescue, as you mentioned earlier. In fact, it wasn't Fang Caixia who saved the person. It was me. Back then, I saved the girl who fell into the water."

The Lu family couldn't help but chuckle at his shameless words.

Shu Yu's smile grew wider, "You saved her?"

"Yes."

"So you, a grown man, rescued an unmarried girl from the water? Did her family ask you to take responsibility?"

Chen Bing's eyes darted around as he quickly explained, "I... I already had a wife at the time, and we were poor. There was no way that the daughter of a wealthy family would follow me. So, they gave me a large sum of money. First, to thank me for saving her life, and second, hoping that I wouldn't spread the news to avoid tarnishing the girl's reputation. Yes, that's how it happened."

He managed to twist the truth in his favor and heaved a sigh of relief.

Shu Yu suddenly understood, "I see. And that last question, can you swim?"

Chen Bing's face changed slightly, then he replied loudly, "Of course I can."