Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 831 - 826: Haohao Is Taken Away

Zhou Yunmei understood and took the opportunity to say to Zhiming, "Zhiming, keep an eye on the luggage for me while I find a restroom. When I get back, you can take Haohao and leave."

Zhiming was unaware of Zhou Yunmei's intentions and quickly agreed, "Sure, hurry up and come back soon."

Seeing Zhiming agree, Zhou Yunmei stealthily headed to the designated meetup location with Xu He.

Xu He peeked out and, seeing no one following Zhou Yunmei, pulled her into the shadows and grumbled, "What's going on? Didn't you say Fang Pingying would definitely come back? Now it's just your son and grandson, what's happening?"

Zhou Yunmei had no idea what had occurred, and she stiffened her neck and said, "How should I know? I was clear on this today. I wanted to see Fang Pingying, and Luo Dashan agreed immediately, even saying they would call Fang Pingying. Then, they never said Fang Pingying wasn't willing to come. She'll definitely return later."

After speaking, Zhou Yunmei noted the time and felt it was getting late. She had already decided to catch a noon train back to the countryside. She planned to take the money and leave immediately; once she returned to the countryside, everything would be perfect.

With plans in mind, Zhou Yunmei started insisting on the money, "By the way, it's basically done. I plan to leave. I've conveyed the message; surely Fang Pingying will definitely come back later. Give me the money first."

Xu He looked at Zhou Yunmei as if she were a fool, sneered, and said, "You're joking, right? Without seeing the person, do you think I will give you money?"

"But we agreed earlier that you'd give me the money before I caught the train back." Although Zhou Yunmei didn't accomplish what was initially agreed, she spoke confidently.

Xu He was not a fool and naturally ignored her, saying dismissively, "We agreed that I must see the person before giving the money. Without seeing the person, don't think you'll get a penny."

It must be said that Zhou Yunmei was thinking too simplistically because she saw only Xu He alone today and believed she could handle it herself. Moreover, if things got worse later, she would call Zhiming to help, believing Zhiming would definitely side with her between Xu He and herself.

Hence, she no longer had the indifferent demeanor from yesterday and spoke strongly, lowering her voice and glaring at Xu He, "Xu He, I'm telling you, yesterday I was afraid of you because I was alone with no help, but today I'm not. Worst-case, we break ties. I want to see who's stronger today. Look ahead; my son is right there. If you don't give me my money, I just need to shout, and my Zhiming will definitely report you to the police. Let's see where you will go then."

Xu He was slightly startled by what she heard, never expecting Zhou Yunmei would dare to challenge her now.

Actually threatening her, saying her son is right there, even threatening to report to the police.

Report to the police, huh? Today, she would make Zhou Yunmei regret saying those words.

Originally, looking at Zhiming and his son, Xu He felt uncomfortable because they reminded her of when she was with Zhiming and the child with Shuanzi, wondering what happened to him.

But she didn't intend to do anything to Zhiming and his son. Even though Zhiming had treated her poorly when she left, she knew that during their relationship, Zhiming hadn't wronged her.

Except for the first time, when she was forced, Zhiming treated her very well afterward. During roughly two years of marriage, Zhiming obeyed her, and remembering how she deceived Zhiming, Xu He thought they were squared off, and it was best for them to stay out of each other's way.

But now Zhou Yunmei was threatening her, so it was her own fault.

Moreover, because Fang Pingying hadn't shown up, Xu He pondered the situation. She suspected Fang Pingying no longer regarded Zhou Yunmei as her mother-in-law, wouldn't pay attention to her, and wouldn't come just because Zhou Yunmei said so. It's highly likely she wouldn't show today.

If Fang Pingying didn't come, how could she settle the grudge in her heart?

Previously she had no way, but now she did.

Xu He's gaze suddenly fixed on Haohao and Zhiming in the distance, then she glanced at Haohao subtly before quickly having an idea.

She knew Fang Pingying treated Haohao very well, always raising him as her own son. If something happened to Haohao, she didn't believe Fang Pingying wouldn't appear.

Anyway, things had reached this point, and Xu He dared to do anything.

So, she casually glanced at Zhou Yunmei without arguing, pretending to be afraid, and said, "Okay then, wait here. I'll get the money for you."

Zhou Yunmei genuinely believed she had intimidated Xu He, her demeanor becoming arrogant, and she said to Xu He, "Alright then, I'll wait here. Don't forget it's a total of three thousand five hundred yuan."

"I won't forget." Xu He nearly gritted her teeth in response to Zhou Yunmei.

Leaving Zhou Yunmei waiting in place, Xu He went to discuss strategies with Liu Fengsheng.

Xu He told Liu Fengsheng that Fang Pingying wouldn't come today, but now Zhou Yunmei was threatening her for money immediately. Xu He couldn't give the money, so she asked Liu Fengsheng to stall Zhou Yunmei, trying not to give the money today. She went to distract Zhiming, ensuring Zhiming wouldn't discover this, and they could discuss things later.

Liu Fengsheng naturally worried that Zhiming would find out, quickly agreeing with Xu He's suggestion and approached Zhou Yunmei to negotiate.

Xu He watched Liu Fengsheng walk towards Zhou Yunmei from the shadows and then went in the opposite direction, calling out several men she had hidden, informing them of the changed plan, instructing them to work together to distract Zhiming and one of them to take the child to her.

Hearing about bringing the child, the men hesitated, fearing trouble. However, Xu He deceived them by saying the child was hers, the man was her husband, and they were having a divorce dispute, with the child not willing to come to her; she merely wanted her child back.

Additionally, Xu He took the opportunity to offer each man ten yuan extra.

Upon hearing this was the reason, they thought bringing the child wouldn't cause any big issues, and since the money was easily earned, they quickly agreed.

Very soon, they were all in position. Liu Fengsheng guided Zhou Yunmei elsewhere to discuss the money issue while the men went near Zhiming. One man intentionally snatched Zhou Yunmei's bag from the ground and ran with it. Instinctively, Zhiming hurried to chase.

Naturally, Zhiming neglected to notice, leaving Haohao alone. Another man immediately approached Haohao, covered his mouth, and took the child away.