Reborn as a Tough Army Wife

Chapter 597 - 592: Playing Hardball

Seeing this, Zhou Yunmei reached out to grab Luo Zhiyong, "Zhiyong, your dad listens to you the most. Help me beg your dad, I promise, I won’t cause you trouble anymore, and I will never make the same mistake again."

Luo Zhiyong didn’t immediately shake off Zhou Yunmei’s hand. Instead, he slightly curled his lips, looking at Zhou Yunmei with a somewhat cold expression, and spoke in a faint tone, "Mom, if you knew it would come to this, why did you still make so many mistakes? Didn’t you think, when you were drugging the food, that my dad is getting old, and anything could have happened to him?"

After a pause, Luo Zhiyong continued to ask, "Also, when you took Xu He to find me, didn’t you ever consider that you might lose your son?"

"..." Zhou Yunmei was at a loss for words, unable to respond to Luo Zhiyong’s accusations; indeed, she had no reason or face to seek Luo Zhiyong’s help.

She let go of Luo Zhiyong’s hand slowly by herself.

Seeing this, Luo Zhiyong looked at her with extreme disappointment and said, "Moreover, over the past few years, it’s not just this time you’ve done wrong. Dad has been too good to you. If it were anyone else, you would have lost your standing in the Luo Family a long time ago."

"You..." Zhou Yunmei raised her head, her eyes widening as she looked at Luo Zhiyong. She thought Luo Zhiyong was not going to help her, but judging by what he said, he seemed eager to send her away too. Was this the attitude a son should have?

People like Zhou Yunmei only ever think about their own gain and loss. She never once considered why her own children treated her this way.

Regardless of the circumstances, she demanded unconditional filial piety from her children, yet she never stopped to think whether she was worthy of the title of mother.

Perhaps Luo Zhiyong’s words did indeed influence Luo Dashan. After calming down, Luo Dashan pressured Zhou Yunmei, "Go pack your things and leave now."

"Old man, where do you want me to go? There’s practically no one at my maternal home, I have nowhere to go." Zhou Yunmei did sound somewhat teary when she spoke, but unlike before, there were no tears on her face—she was just crying out without shedding any.

Moreover, it seemed as if she had already calculated her next move; her eyes darted around, and then she shot a glance at Luo Zhiyong before continuing, "If you really insist on kicking me out, I have no choice but to depend on my two sons for support. Zhiming can’t even support himself right now, I..."

Fang Pingying’s lips twitched slightly upon hearing this, realizing what Zhou Yunmei was scheming. Her words were actually a veiled threat to Luo Dashan—if he really drove her away, she would follow Luo Zhiyong.

She knew Luo Dashan would never let her bother Luo Zhiyong, so in the end, he might concede for this reason and not drive her away.

And if Luo Dashan still refused to relent, and let her follow Luo Zhiyong, she would be even happier.

Clearly, not only Fang Pingying understood the implicit message in Zhou Yunmei’s words, but Luo Zhiyong did too. He glanced at Zhou Yunmei, shook his head slightly, and truly thought she was beyond redemption.

Luo Zhiyong snorted coldly and stated directly, "From today onwards, you’ll be supported by Luo Zhiming, and I will take care of Dad. We will stay out of each other’s way."

At these words, Zhou Yunmei’s expression changed drastically, no longer looking pitiful as before. She regained her fighting spirit immediately and glared at Luo Zhiyong, "Is it up to you to decide just like that? I don’t agree. I want you to support me, let Zhiming take care of your dad."

Zhou Yunmei had read Luo Dashan’s intentions; this time, he was determined to send her away. Since being gentle didn’t work, she would play tough.

No matter what, children supporting their parents is a duty they ought to fulfil. If Luo Zhiyong really wouldn’t agree, she would make a scene everywhere. She didn’t believe that there was no place left for her to reason.

To be honest, at this point, Zhou Yunmei didn’t care about anything anymore. Who cared about Luo Zhiyong’s job, face, and all that? They were already planning to drive her away, why should she bother?

After saying this, Zhou Yunmei even made a point to go and knock on Xu He’s door, planning to ask for her help, "Xu He, come out, come out."

Xu He was still frightened by the incident where Luo Zhiming choked her, so she poked her head out, looked around for Luo Zhiming, and only after seeing him far away, did she open the door and whispered, "What is it?"

After all, it was a family matter, and Luo Dashan felt it was best to call everyone out and clear things up, so he urged Xu He, "Come out, it’s better to clear up this issue this time, no need to drag it out."

But as soon as Xu He stepped out, Luo Zhiming by the corner of the wall suddenly went crazy again, charging towards her, ready to start a fight, glaring at Xu He, "Why call her out? I’m going to divorce her, whatever she says doesn’t count."

Upon hearing this, Xu He was about to turn and go back into her room. No matter what happened next, she didn’t plan to provoke Luo Zhiming today.

Luo Zhiming didn’t seem manly most of the time, but when he went crazy, it was really terrifying.

But Zhou Yunmei grabbed Xu He, holding her back, and retorted to Luo Zhiming, "What divorce? Xu He is pregnant, you’re going to have a child, you can’t divorce."

Zhou Yunmei’s words stunned everyone.

Fang Pingying and Luo Zhiyong exchanged glances, both filled with doubt. The incident just happened a few days ago, and now she’s pregnant? How efficient was that?

Clearly, Luo Zhiming didn’t believe it either. He was stunned for a moment before shouting at Zhou Yunmei, "Stop talking nonsense, even if she’s pregnant, that child isn’t mine."

"Of course..." Zhou Yunmei pulled Luo Zhiming over and whispered in his ear, saying that Xu He was two months pregnant and had already confirmed it at the hospital, that the child was definitely his.

Luo Zhiming still didn’t quite believe it because of the incident where Zhou Yunmei and Xu He conspired to deceive him.

But Zhou Yunmei whispered in Luo Zhiming’s ear, "Silly boy, think about it, if it weren’t for her being pregnant, do you think I’d be nice to her after she did that? Besides, you’re my blood son, she’s just an outsider at best, how could I not care about you?"

Luo Zhiming’s face looked much better after Zhou Yunmei’s remarks. He stared at Xu He’s belly for a long time, and if it was just as Zhou Yunmei said, then the child was indeed his.

If the child was his, then he...

Luo Zhiming’s mind began to clutter, not knowing how to react, so he just squatted down in the courtyard, not saying a word.

Zhou Yunmei knew she had temporarily appeased Luo Zhiming and intentionally said, "You pick who to support."

Luo Zhiming was still silent, but Xu He spoke up, "We’ll follow what Mom said, we’ll take care of my dad, and Mom can stay with my elder brother."

"You..." Luo Zhiyong’s face turned dark with anger, knowing the calculations they were making. If they all agreed, then later they could let the village elders and the Village Branch Secretary know about it. Others would think that one child taking care of the father and the other the mother was fair, and Zhou Yunmei would surely cling to him.

If he refused to support her, it would be indefensible anywhere, but agreeing to it would mean he would inevitably have to deal with Zhou Yunmei.

Fang Pingying clearly understood Zhou Yunmei’s big scheme too, she narrowed her eyes slightly and said, "Since we are at a stalemate like this, I have an idea."