Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 809 - 804: Turning Their Own Trick Against Them

Of course, giving up on Luo Dashan or Luo Zhiyong is Fang Pingying’s last resort. For now, Fang Pingying still plans to find a suitable opportunity to reveal Zhou Yunmei’s true colors, which she has been concealing.

She knows that after this incident, Zhou Yunmei’s status in Luo Dashan’s heart will likely be restored to its former glory, and because of her "considerate understanding," Luo Dashan will be deeply moved. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Well then, Fang Pingying will let him see just how "considerate and understanding" Zhou Yunmei really is.

Of course, Fang Pingying doesn’t plan to hide this from Luo Zhiyong either.

That evening, back home, Fang Pingying tentatively asked Luo Zhiyong, "Zhiyong, have you noticed that your mom seems to be especially diligent in this matter of acknowledging your biological mom?"

Luo Zhiyong paused, then understood which mom Fang Pingying was referring to. He gave a light hum and articulated his suspicion, "If I’m not mistaken, she’s probably up to something fishy again."

Actually, when he went alone to Luo Dashan’s place and saw Zhou Yunmei acting so considerate, he knew something was off, though he couldn’t tell exactly her intention. Knowing Fang Pingying has always disliked Zhou Yunmei, he was too lazy to stir up any more trouble.

After hearing Luo Zhiyong’s words, Fang Pingying felt somewhat comforted—at least this man is smart and not easily fooled like Luo Dashan. But she still teased him intentionally, "You act as if she might have really changed for your good, genuinely hoping for a reunion between mother and son."

At these words, Luo Zhiyong’s lips slightly twitched; he glanced at Fang Pingying and laughed, "Come on, do you need to beat around the bush with me? I’ve been with her for over twenty years; how could I not know her temperament?"

After a pause, he sighed and continued, "Her temperament has always been domineering and greedy. If my biological mother’s family was well-off, it would make a bit of sense that she urged me to acknowledge her, hoping for some benefits herself. But now, seeing how my biological mother lives, she is still so eager to push this issue. She’s definitely up to something."

Luo Zhiyong thought about it, speculated some things in his mind, and then asked Fang Pingying, "Did you say anything else to my... biological mother after Dad and I left today?"

Regarding Xiutao, Luo Zhiyong couldn’t bring himself to call her mom.

"Yes." Fang Pingying didn’t hide it, telling him about Xiutao’s claim of Zhou Yunmei extorting her for money and the possible collusion between Zhou Yunmei and Mrs. Liu.

Upon hearing this, a hint of anger flickered across Luo Zhiyong’s face, yet he felt like Zhou Yunmei was just being herself, not worth much further comment, so he merely said in mild anger, "She truly is beyond redemption."

After a moment of silence, Luo Zhiyong added, "Anyway, I didn’t plan on having any more interactions with her. Let her go back after a few days."

Fang Pingying understood what Luo Zhiyong meant by his words—to follow the plan and let her and Luo Dashan go back to live in the countryside, giving them money as appropriate.

Anyway, now it’s about a month of US$ 5, ten yuan here and there, it’s not like the household lacks this money. Luo Zhiyong thought buying peace with this money is worth it.

But Fang Pingying disagreed, "No way, if she goes back home and still lives with Dad, what difference will it make from before?"

"Then what do you propose?

"Have her and Dad get divorced, and afterward, keep her entirely unrelated to us." Fang Pingying planned to completely sever ties with Zhou Yunmei this time, not even giving her money. She said, "In fact, if you count back, throughout numerous arguments before, we actually gave her retirement money. Just later, due to various reasons, the money given was never mentioned again. Now remembering, though she raised you all these years, we haven’t wronged her. We gave what’s due. I don’t want any more entanglement with her."

"As for Dad, originally I thought it wouldn’t matter if he continued living with Zhou Yunmei, as long as they didn’t stay with us. But this incident woke me up. If Dad keeps living with her, there’ll be endless trouble."

Hearing Fang Pingying’s words, Luo Zhiyong recalled the things Zhou Yunmei did under Luo Dashan’s name before, and felt that Fang Pingying’s concerns made sense, nodding in agreement, "Alright then, so should we just tell Dad directly?"

"Hold on, let me handle this." Fang Pingying knew people like Zhou Yunmei wouldn’t shed tears until faced with their own demise. If things were based merely on words, she wouldn’t admit anything, possibly causing an even bigger scene, and potentially convincing Luo Dashan in the end.

Fang Pingying had her ways. Since she planned to break ties with Zhou Yunmei over this matter, she would surely seize the evidence against her.

Some matters, naturally, require strategic maneuvering.

A few days later, Fang Pingying went over to Luo Dashan’s place, under the pretext of checking on him, while actually granting Zhou Yunmei some information.

Realizing she hadn’t bought anything for Luo Dashan recently, and that she was going to put on a show today, Fang Pingying decided to go all the way. Thinking it over, she bought some supplements on the way, to bring them along.

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Fang Pingying saw Zhou Yunmei sitting on a small stool by the entrance, always watching the stairway, as if waiting for someone.

As soon as she saw Fang Pingying, a hint of delight appeared involuntarily on Zhou Yunmei’s face. She immediately jumped up from the stool, heading towards Fang Pingying, and shouted, "Pingying, you’re here."

From her tone, it sounded as if she had been waiting for her.

Fang Pingying calmly smiled, not treating Zhou Yunmei with indifference as she used to, but simply replied with a faint smile, "Yes, here I am."

After that, she handed over the things she was carrying to Zhou Yunmei, "These things are for your dad, to eat whenever you’re free. These will be good for the health of older people."

"For me, huh?" Zhou Yunmei was first taken aback, probably not expecting the good reception from Fang Pingying, but suddenly recalled something and sported a slight smirk, immediately taking the items from Fang Pingying’s hand and replied, "Alright, alright, I’ll have some with your dad when we’re free."

Fang Pingying nodded, passed the items to her, and then walked straight into the house.

As the weather turned cold gradually, Luo Dashan’s health wasn’t as good as before, so he was inside warming by the fire. On seeing Fang Pingying come in, he stood up smiling, "Pingying, you’re here."

Fang Pingying nodded, sat close to Luo Dashan, and casually asked, "Yes, Dad, how’s your health recently? Been busy and haven’t been over to check on you guys."