CHAPTER 1406: CHAPTER 1406 WHAT DID I DO WRONG FOR YOU TO TREAT ME THIS WAY?

Father Fang’s expression was a bit uneasy, but he still spoke up: "If you two get divorced, Xiao Rui staying with the Fang Family will be best for both you and the child."

Shen Juan sneered coldly: "Over all these years, what has my self-sacrificing compliance brought me? I have to sneak just to hug my own son. Fang Ziqiang and I aren’t even divorced yet, and you’ve already arranged someone else for him outside. Can you truly claim you had no knowledge of this?

I don’t want my son to grow up and end up as morally corrupt as the rest of you. So I will never give up custody of my son. He may not be wealthy, he may be ordinary, but he absolutely cannot be morally bankrupt or lack proper values."

As she prepared to turn away to leave, she asked the question that had plagued her all these years: "What did I do wrong during all these years married into the Fang Family, for you to treat me this way?"

Father Fang looked at Shen Juan, a hint of shame in his expression, and said: "If things really reach that point, the Fang Family will compensate you, but Xiao Rui is not negotiable. That’s the Fang Family’s bottom line."

Determination filled Shen Juan’s eyes: "My bottom line is just the same. It’s my son."

After speaking, she grabbed Mother Shen to leave.

But at that moment, her sister-in-law Fang Yinghua shouted, "Stop! I need to check the bag in your hand."

Shen Juan retorted, "Don’t push it. A sister-in-law who spends her days instigating trouble between her brother and his wife, and now wants to inspect my bag? Your interference knows no bounds."

Ji Lin, Luo Qiao, and Lawyer Qie, who had been waiting for Shen Juan for a long time, just happened to show up.

By now, the doorway was surrounded by quite a few neighbors, all craning their necks to eavesdrop on the gossip.

Ji Lin strode forward and directly shoved away Fang Yinghua, who was attempting to grab at Shen Juan: "What do you think you’re doing? A sister-in-law who doesn’t manage her own household but instead spends all her time meddling in her parent’s home—what fine manners."

In quick succession, people pointed out deficiencies in the Fang Family’s upbringing, and Father Fang’s face darkened.

Fang Yinghua, enraged by Ji Lin’s words, couldn’t stand it and immediately started cursing: "Where did this shameless person come from, barging into the Fang Family’s affairs?"

Ji Lin burst into laughter: "Listen, listen! Who are you calling shameless?"

Fang Yinghua was too livid to think straight: "I’m talking about you! Who else?"

Suddenly, the crowd outside the gate erupted into laughter.

Father Fang’s expression stiffened. Seeing that this group seemed dignified and not easily trifled with, he spoke cautiously, "Who are you, exactly?"

Luo Qiao stepped forward, "Hello, we’re Shen Juan’s college classmates. We’re here in Ji City for business and thought we’d stop by to visit her. What exactly were you trying to do just now?"

It was only then that Fang Yinghua realized her mistake and, in a rage, lunged at Ji Lin: "I’ll fight you!"

Luo Qiao quickly took a few steps forward and pressed several acupoints on Fang Yinghua’s body: "What now? Can’t win a verbal argument and resort to physical violence? Such little skill, yet you strut around like you’re something special."

She immediately stepped back a few steps after striking, saying, "I suggest you calm down and speak rationally."

At this moment, Fang Yinghua’s husband arrived to pick her up. From afar, he noticed a crowd gathered outside his father-in-law’s gate. Dismounting his bicycle, he asked hurriedly, "What’s going on here?"

As soon as Fang Yinghua saw her husband arrive, she was emboldened: "Wan Nian, finally! If you didn’t come soon, you might not have seen me again."

Luo Qiao and Ji Lin couldn’t hold back their laughter, their voices loud and clear.

Fang Yinghua’s face turned green with anger: "What are you laughing at?"

Ji Lin said cheerfully, "It’s just—your physique really doesn’t suit playing the damsel in distress. It’s truly hilarious."

The moment she finished speaking, laughter erupted outside the gate yet again, even causing the recently arrived Wan Nian to feel embarrassed.

After all, Fang Yinghua was so oversized and broad-shouldered that she struck an intimidating figure.

Fang Yinghua was even more enraged upon hearing this and screamed at Shen Juan, who was quietly watching from the side: "Shen Juan, are you just going to stand there while outsiders humiliate me? If you don’t kick these people out today, I’ll make Ziqiang divorce you immediately."

Shen Juan looked at her with undisguised disdain: "Well, thank you for that. Go right ahead."

Fang Yinghua pointed a trembling finger: "You—you—you—don’t think I’m bluffing. Once you’re divorced, I’d like to see what kind of decent family would accept you!"

Shen Juan spoke indifferently: "No need for your concern."

After calmly finishing, she turned to Luo Qiao and the others: "Let’s go. I’ll treat you to Ji City’s signature dishes later."