I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2542 - 1597: Bonus - ! Please Vote for the Monthly Ticket!

The bubble of a beautiful dream was punctured, and the sunlight unabashedly refracted in, dazzlingly bright.

But Mai Encui felt not a trace of warmth; on the contrary, it was as if she had plunged into an ice cellar, cold all over.

Is this a beautiful dream?

No.

It was clearly a nightmare in disguise!

Like a hideous monster finally tearing off its mask to open its bloody mouth toward her.

The property staff hadn’t left, silently watching her. Probably afraid that this poor person might damage the villa?

But wasn’t this villa supposed to be hers?

The hysterical cries of her husband before being taken away were still ripping through her ears.

Jiang Chen!

Jiang Chen!!!

Mai Encui jolted, as if waking from a dream, ignoring the scolding of being looked down upon by the property staff, grabbed her bag, and hurried out, almost tripping.

Husband and wife are like birds of the same forest; when disaster comes, they fly separately.

But it’s not a disaster yet.

After decades of living together day in and day out, there are still some feelings, and moreover, there’s their son.

It’s certainly not possible to stand by idly.

Jili Supermarket.

Hong Ou was seated at the cash register, minding the store, while his wife Jiang Huazi went to play mahjong with friends.

"Sister! Sister! Sister—"

A voice was heard before the figure arrived.

The voice was high-pitched and sorrowful, moving anyone who heard it.

Hong Ou frowned, feeling the voice was somewhat familiar, and instinctively stepped away from the cash register.

Soon, a robust figure stumbled into the small supermarket, but fortunately, Hong Ou walked to the door in advance, ready to assist.

"Encui?"

"Brother Hong Ou."

Mai Encui seemed to have found her pillar of strength, wiped her eyes, and finally couldn’t hold back her tears.

Hong Ou was shocked, bewildered.

In his impression, she was fierce—no, strong.

"Why are you crying? Don’t worry, what happened? Take your time and tell me."

He hurried to comfort her, fortunately, there were no customers in the store, otherwise, it would probably cause misunderstandings.

Mai Encui just shook her head because she was too emotional, leading to an inability to speak for a moment, her expression anxious, eyes blurred with tears.

Hong Ou helped her sit down, fetched water and tissues, "Rest for a while, calm down, no matter what happened, we can find a solution together."

Given her situation, it was undoubtedly something major, otherwise, she wouldn’t have come over, and certainly not in such a state.

Mai Encui wiped her tears, clutching the damp tissue, sobbing, "Zhongquan, Zhongquan... has been arrested."

"What?"

Hong Ou was greatly startled, subconsciously asked, "Who arrested him?"

"The police, the police said he committed extortion."

Extortion?

Hong Ou found it hard to believe.

He understood this cousin of his wife, at most a bit shrewd, but no guts for illegal activities, how could it be...

Extortion.

Is that something ordinary people can do?

"What exactly happened? Zhongquan is not that kind of person."

Mai Encui cried while intermittently recounting the events, during which some customers wanted to come in to buy things, but upon seeing the scene, turned away.

Hong Ou couldn’t care less about business disruption and felt incredulous upon hearing the whole story.

"Who would give a villa to you for no reason; you didn’t ask clearly?"

"He didn’t say; what could I do?"

Really quite carefree indeed.

Or rather.

Too greedy.

They must have been solely focused on ecstasy, not wanting to deal with so many issues.

Looking at the pitiful Mai Encui, Hong Ou couldn’t blame her.

"Where is my sister?"

Mai Encui asked chokingly; part of this was emotional, but part seemed like acting.

She was aware that the two families were almost completely estranged, akin to cutting off all ties, and could only think of inducing sympathy.

"She... went to play mahjong."

Despite the discord, as a "brother-in-law," he couldn’t send her away, and especially considering such a big issue has arisen.

Extortion is not a trivial matter.

If truly convicted, that means going to prison!

"You sit tight, I’ll give her a call to come back."

"Okay, okay."

Hong Ou picked up his phone, walked out of the supermarket, avoiding being overheard.

"What’s up?"

The sounds of mahjong clinking resounded over there.

"Stop playing, hurry back."

"What time is it? We agreed to play for four hours."

"Mai Encui came."

"Mai Encui? What’s she doing here?"

Jiang Huazi was unexpected.

"Zhang Zhongquan was arrested by the police."

"What?"

Jiang Huazi was astonished, "How can that be?"

"Why would I lie to you? They said it’s extortion, Mai Encui has been crying ever since she came, hurry back."

Relatives are relatives after all; upon hearing the reason, Jiang Huazi didn’t say much, "Alright, comfort her a bit; I’m coming back right away. Sorry, the store had some urgent things; I won’t be able to play..."

Hong Ou put away his phone and walked back into the supermarket, "She’s coming back soon."

Jiang Huazi was playing nearby; about ten minutes later, she hurried back.

"Sister..."

No time for pleasantries, Jiang Huazi placed her wallet on the cash register and immediately asked, "What exactly happened? Who did he extort?"

"I don’t know. All I know is that the person is called Zhou Shaohua. I don’t understand what happened between them."

"Zhongquan took her to Quchi East Courtyard to see a villa today, saying it was gifted by someone, and then he was arrested by the police there," Hong Ou supplemented.

"Meaning he extorted someone for a villa?!"

"No. He didn’t extort anyone. He’s been wronged. Sister, you must help us!"

"I also think Zhongquan wouldn’t..."

"Even if it’s not extortion, but that’s a villa! Someone dared to give, and you dared to accept? Have you been blinded with greed? Did you really think pies fall from the sky?"

Jiang Huazi was furious.

Hong Ou also sighed inwardly.

Indeed.

Being in business, they were more aware of the sinister side of human nature, always cautious when helping others with transactions and cash exchanges.

A villa?

Truly naïve and reckless.

"Sister, you can scold anyway you like, but you must help Zhongquan, Xiao Qiang is still young and can’t be without a father!"

Semi-genuine tears fell again.

It’s not an exaggeration.

Extorting millions, who knows how many years of prison that would mean!

Jiang Huazi’s face tightened, clenched her hand, "I’m just a small business owner, an ordinary citizen, how can I help you? You better hurry and find him a lawyer."

"Sister!"

Mai Encui seemed about to kneel, "I know the things Zhongquan did before were quite wrong to you, if it were an ordinary matter, I wouldn’t have the face to trouble you. But this time... Sister, you can’t just stand by and do nothing!"

"I’m not standing by and doing nothing!"

Determined not to meddle any further, Jiang Huazi hardened her heart, "I don’t have the capability!"

"You do! I know Jiang Chen is back! His career is successful now; he drives cars worth billions. As long as he’s willing to help..."

"Why should he help you?!"

Jiang Huazi interrupted, questioning.

Mai Encui paused, biting her lip, then suddenly sprinted toward the door column, as if in utter despair.

Hong Ou was startled, quickly and forcefully pulling her back.

"Let me go. If Zhongquan goes to jail, I don’t want to live either..."

"What about Xiao Qiang? Are you going to ignore the child?"

"Wuwuwu... my life is so bitter..."

Hong Ou held onto Mai Encui, couldn’t help looking at his wife.

Jiang Huazi’s expression was cold, her gaze conflicted.