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Therefore, her current act of feigning weakness and deep affection in front of Qiao Lijun is merely an attempt to extract the last bit of value from this man.

When Qiao Lijun is completely useless and can no longer stop the gossip in the compound, Qiao Mingzhu will definitely kick him into the stinking ditch without hesitation, just like she did with Zhou Liguang who was crippled!

"What a terrible thing! What a terrible thing! You two beasts, are you trying to drive me to my death?!"

Not far away, Qiao Shouguo was still slumped on the broken sofa, clutching his aching chest and panting heavily, while Qin Fangfang was sobbing uncontrollably, her face full of despair.

Faced with his mother's weeping, Qiao Lijun, his face full of defiance, like a fighter against the whole world for love, stubbornly hugged Qiao Mingzhu: "Say whatever you want! No matter who tries to persuade me, I will never change my mind!"

Qiao Lijun shouted with a thunderous voice and an extremely tough tone.

But in reality, he was more nervous than anyone else.

He knew all too well how incredibly difficult it was to climb the ranks in the military without connections or the help of a father-in-law!

The reason he gets so worked up whenever Bai Zhengyuan is mentioned is simply because he can't hide his inferiority complex and jealousy!

Qiao Xinxin looked at Qiao Lijun's blustering but cowardly appearance and silently twitched the corners of her mouth.

The real show has only just begun.

Qiao Xinxin stood in the corner, coldly watching Qiao Lijun's expression, as if he wanted to rip his heart out for Qiao Mingzhu to see, and felt a chill run down her spine.

In the original story, Qiao Lijun is an absolute, devoted, and loyal sycophant!

As long as Qiao Mingzhu sheds two tears, he will attack wherever she points! Even though the original owner was his own sister by blood, he would ruthlessly push his own sister into a fire pit just to please Qiao Mingzhu!

Bah! These two shameless people are a perfect match! They deserve it!

She wanted to open her eyes wide and see what kind of dog-eat-dog ending would result from these two getting together so early in their lives!

Thinking of this, Qiao Xinxin immediately withdrew the mockery in her eyes and put on a look of panic and pitifulness.

She ran to Qin Fangfang's side and gently tugged at Qin Fangfang's sleeve with her fair fingers.

"Mom..." Qiao Xinxin's voice was soft and sweet, carrying just the right amount of worry and fear, "The house has been completely robbed, there's not even a place to sit... What are we going to do now?"

These words were like a bucket of ice-cold water poured over the heads of the still hysterical crowd!

Everyone was instantly pulled out of the absurd argument about "beautiful love" and "severing ties," and their attention was focused on the empty living room, which looked as if it had been licked by a dog.

Qin Fangfang froze, hastily wiping away the tears on her face.

Her gaze swept across the living room several times.

Qin Fangfang felt as if a wad of water-soaked cotton was stuffed into her chest, making it hard for her to breathe, causing her vision to blur, and even panting made her chest ache.

Yes, everything was stolen, but life goes on. What are we going to do?!

Qin Fangfang slapped her thigh in desperation, tears streaming down her face again: "Oh my God! All the money in the house! My mink fur coat! And the gold necklace and bracelet I've saved up for half my life! It's all gone!"

She dared not think about it too much. Just the thought of those things flashed through her mind, and it felt like her heart was being ripped apart piece by piece! That was all money! It was the savings she had accumulated over many years through frugality and careful budgeting!

Seeing his mother's unbearable pain, Qiao Lijun was also furious that his house had been robbed, but his mind was completely focused on Qiao Mingzhu in his arms.

He waved his hand dismissively and said loudly, "Mom! Don't cry! It's just a few things! Money can be earned back! As long as I can marry Mingzhu, as long as our family is still together, I, Qiao Lijun, will work my ass off to earn money and buy those TVs and jewelry back for you slowly!"

In his eyes, what is more important than his love than material possessions? He just wants to marry the person he loves as soon as possible, rightfully and legitimately!

But when Qiao Mingzhu, who was nestled in his arms, heard these words, her already swollen face twisted instantly, and she almost couldn't maintain her delicate facade!

Qiao Lijun wasn't heartbroken, but she was! Her heart was bleeding from the pain!

Although Qiao Shouguo and Qin Fangfang had to force her to marry into the Zhou family in order to protect the Qiao family's reputation, the dowry they secretly prepared for her was truly generous!

Brand new banknotes, heavy gold jewelry, high-end household goods, and a suitcase full of the latest Dacron clothes, calfskin shoes, and handbags... all the best of the best! Added together, it's an enormous sum that most people wouldn't even dare to dream of!

She had her plans in mind: even if she let that bitch Qiao Xinxin marry in her place today, even if she had to give half of her dowry to Qiao Xinxin to shut her up, she could still keep half for herself! Once things calmed down, she could marry her older brother Qiao Lijun, and the rest of the Qiao family's assets would eventually be hers!

But now?! It's all gone!

Not only was her dowry gone, but her savings of many years, and even her most treasured jade bracelet, were also gone!

That heartless thief! That bastard who'll never have a son!

Qiao Mingzhu bit her lower lip hard and tasted the blood in her mouth.

Don't let her catch this thief, or she'll definitely tear this damned thief to pieces!

"Alright! Shut up, all of you! Are you wailing like a mourner?!"

As Qiao Shouguo listened to his wife's wailing, he felt a throbbing pain in his head.

He rubbed his throbbing temples hard, his voice weary yet carrying an undeniable authority: "What's the use of crying now! I kept the bankbook close to my body in my uniform pocket last night; it wasn't stolen. I still have some savings in the bank; I'll go withdraw some money to tide me over!"

He pointed to the mess in the house and sternly ordered, "You're all here! Quickly tidy up what needs tidying up and buy what needs to be bought! Things have already gotten this bad. The Zhou family has called off the engagement, but we can't take back the invitations we sent out today! No matter who the groom is, life goes on, and the banquet must go ahead!"

After saying that, Qiao Shouguo suddenly stood up, grabbed his bankbook and household registration book, his face ashen, and hurriedly left without looking back.

Standing to the side, Qiao Xinxin watched his hurried departure and couldn't help but click her tongue inwardly, pouting in annoyance.

Oh dear, what a blunder! I forgot to take the bankbook with me when I drugged him last night!

Although she couldn't withdraw the money from the passbook without a password and seal, it was still better than letting those awful Qiao family members benefit from it. Wouldn't this be like leaving the Qiao family a way to survive for nothing?