Chapter 14: From Now On, Either Party Is Free To Go Their Separate Ways

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Liu Mei’e was so angry that she felt as if sputum was stuck in her throat, causing her a lot of discomfort.

“Sister Wu, you can check the amount. When you’re done, we can consider Zhengping and Gu An’an’s marriage as officially annulled.”

Not long after, Jiang Mei walked in from outside the courtyard. With a dark expression, she handed the money to Wu Chunhua and asked her to count the money.

Actually, she had arrived a few minutes ago, but she just didn’t feel like stepping into the courtyard. However, when she saw Gu An’an confront her own father and Liu Mei’e so audaciously, she made her appearance reluctantly.

“Yes, no more, no less. It’s exactly a thousand dollars.”

Wu Chunhua didn’t bother to be polite with Jiang Mei. She took the money and counted it before lifting her head to look at Jiang Mei with a faint smile. Although her eyes seemed calm, there was an imperceptible glint in the depths of her eyes.

Then, Wu Chunhua handed the money to Gu An’an happily and reminded her carefully, “An’an, remember to keep this money well. If anyone asks you to hand over the money before we leave, come to my house and look for me. Do you understand?”

As she said that, she specifically glanced at Gu Jianguo and Liu Mei’e, making it clear that she was warning them. Anyone who dared to lay their hands on the money would have to face the consequences—she and Old Yang will pursue the matter to the end.

Gu An’an met her amiable gaze and nodded obediently. “Yes, Auntie, I understand!” Then, she thanked Wu Chunhua and Mr. Yang. “Auntie, Uncle Yang, thank you!”

“In addition, I’ll have to trouble you to be my witness. From now on, my marriage with Liu Zhengping is officially annulled. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other!”

Her voice was exceptionally cold and her attitude was extremely firm. There was no trace of longing in her eyes. It was as if she regarded Liu Zhengping as a toad on the roadside, a being that was shunned by everyone.

“You!”

Jiang Mei was so infuriated by the disdain in Gu An’an’s eyes that her chest hurt. She glared at her fiercely and said, “Just my son’s luck!”

After roaring loudly at Gu An’an through gritted teeth, she grabbed her son and pulled him away.

She couldn’t bear to stay here at the Gu residence for even one more second

Hence, she had to leave quickly. If she avoided her nemesis, Gu An’an, she might get to live for another ten years.

After his wife and son left, Liu Zhihe bade farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Yang with a dark expression and left in a hurry. Throughout the encounter, he never even glanced at Gu Jianguo and Gu Nana.

“An’an, we’re going back now. Are you… alright by yourself?” After Jiang Mei and the Liu family left, Wu Chunhua turned back and held both of Gu Anan’s hands, asking her with concern.

She glanced at Gu Jianguo and Liu Mei’e, whose faces were so dark that their facial features had become distorted. She was worried that these two heartless things would give Gu An’an a beating again after she and Old Yang left.

“It’s nothing.” Gu An’an knew what Auntie Wu was worried about. She smiled and shook her head. “Auntie, you and Uncle Yang can go back and make lunch for yourselves. Uncle still has to work in the afternoon. I can handle the rest myself. Sorry for troubling you to make this trip!”

“It’s no trouble at all. I don’t mind as long as you’re well. When you reach the countryside, write to us often. If you encounter any difficulties, just let your Auntie know. As long as it’s within our abilities, we’ll do our best to help you,” Yang Xingsheng, the director of the textile factory, said after the girl finished speaking.

Then, he looked at Gu Jianguo and spoke sternly to him and Liu Mei’e. “Gu Jianguo, I will take note of the debt that your wife and stepdaughter owe An’an. If you lay a hand on the girl again after we leave, then…”