USWHC -Chapter 116 Splitting the Family (Part 6)

A dull smack rang out, and the table—yes, the table—was broken in one blow by Zhu Jie!

No way! One palm, and the table was snapped in half? Old Madam Ji and Ji Mei shivered all over, completely terrified. Now they truly believed that Zhu Jie could have them picking their teeth off the floor!

Wuwu… Old Madam Ji felt a surge of regret. What kind of karma had she brought upon herself to end up with such a shrewish daughter-in-law?

“Um… Mother, I just remembered… dinner seems to be ready. Let’s go eat quickly!” After what felt like an eternity, it was actually Sister-in-law You—ever timid—who first found her voice, her teeth chattering as she spoke shakily.

“You scatterbrain, hurry back or the food will get cold!” Old Madam Ji immediately snapped back, trying to put on a fierce front despite the chaos: “If it gets cold, I’ll really give you a beating!” But saying that, she turned and grabbed Ji Mei’s hand, practically fleeing.

The way she wobbled with each step wasn’t just to save her daughter—it was because she couldn’t walk alone! She had to hold Ji Mei’s hand to stagger along at all.

Zhu Jie watched them dash off and finally exhaled a long, relieved breath. Honestly, she had been pretty nervous herself just a moment ago!

After all, these were her mother-in-law and sister-in-law! She had just slapped both of them—wasn’t this practically inviting disaster?

Even if Ji Yi was only her “fake husband,” he was still publicly considered her husband.

Zhu Jie couldn’t help but imagine the scene: tears streaming down her face, sobbing at the terrifying combination of mother-in-law plus sister-in-law. This kind of formula could rival a nuclear explosion in sheer destructive power!

Even if Ji Yi had a strained relationship with them, Zhu Jie was certain they were the type of relatives who could break bones along with tendons. The fact that Ji Yi had wanted nothing during the family division proved what a dutiful son he was. If he found out…

TV dramas had portrayed it many times! A mother-in-law could torment her son all she wanted, but the daughter-in-law must never defy her. She had managed to manipulate their household before, but she had never truly struck anyone—at most, she had been playing mind games. This time, though, she had actually delivered a real slap!

No, two slaps—one for each of them!

Zhu Jie could already picture Ji Yi’s face exploding with rage, and the avalanche of slaps that would follow.

It was a disaster, a total disaster. Her mind felt completely adrift. What if Old Madam Ji, angered beyond measure, ran to Ji Yi to complain?

Zhu Jie didn’t even think about her clothes or the mess on the ground; her thoughts raced like a runaway train.

Maybe she should leave early?

No, no! The snow on the mountain hadn’t melted yet. If she ran off in such a hurry, what if she encountered a trap?

Maybe… she should beat the “villain” to the complaint first?

The thought made her eyes widen, and a wicked smile tugged at her lips uncontrollably.

But the next moment, the courtyard gate creaked open. The sound wasn’t loud, but it struck Zhu Jie’s heart like a hammer. Her legs went weak—oh no, no chance to complain first!

Heavens, what a cruel fate! Zhu Jie sighed. Now all she could hope was that Old Madam Ji was so intimidated by her own formidable presence that she wouldn’t dare complain—at least for the moment.

But when Zhu Jie peeked through the door crack… well, it seemed her intimidation hadn’t been enough.

In truth, Old Madam Ji regretted running outside immediately, but she had indeed been shaken by Zhu Jie’s presence and didn’t dare go back in to make a scene.

Yet her anger hadn’t vanished. There she stood in the courtyard, hands on her hips, looking ready to explode with fury.

Zhu Jie sighed inwardly. Old Madam Ji had beaten her to the punch this time—the “villain first to complain” strategy had been hijacked! What was she supposed to do now? Zhu Jie truly felt like crying without tears.

No, she couldn’t go without tears. A woman’s greatest weapon was tears. Zhu Jie decided it was time to arm herself properly!