Too Bad I Take Things Seriously-Chapter 592 - 231: A Wedding Shakes Up the Jin City Legal Community!

Nearby, Jiang Erping, Jiang Sanping, and Jiang Siping were also informed by their lawyer about the precautions during their probation. They all nodded, indicating they understood.

Just then, Feng Cuihua, who was in the plaintiff’s gallery, finally couldn’t hold back. Supported by Wang Dachui, she approached the four. "My sons..."

Her aged eyes gazed at her children. But the expressions of Jiang Daping and the others were utterly cold, showing no signs of remorse.

"Are you satisfied now? You took us all to court," Jiang Daping said.

"I have nothing to say to you. Don’t worry, the money will be sent on time each month."

"You’re the first mother I’ve ever seen who sued her own sons!"

"Send me your bank account number. I’ll transfer the money there every month."

Jiang Daping and the others exchanged glances and retorted harshly. No one treated Feng Cuihua kindly. Zhou Quanmin’s public reprimand in court had not awakened their consciences. They didn’t believe they were in the wrong. Instead, their words subtly and overtly blamed Feng Cuihua, accusing her of being meddlesome and ignoring their mother-son bonds.

Feng Cuihua trembled. "I... I... I just wanted to tell you all, I’m getting married in a few days." She bowed her head and quietly shared the news with them.

「Three days later」

That was the day of her wedding to Zhang Qingyuan. She actually wanted Jiang Daping and the others to attend the wedding. After all, no matter what, the four people in front of her were her own flesh and blood.

However, upon hearing this, Jiang Daping and the others instantly erupted.

"Marriage? You’re seventy or eighty years old and you still want to get married?"

"Are you saying you’re finding us a stepfather?"

"Let me tell you, I won’t acknowledge this ’father,’ and I definitely won’t take on any support responsibility for him!"

"What does your marriage have to do with us? Are you expecting gift money too? We’ve already divided the family property, and I don’t approve of this marriage. I certainly won’t be giving any gift money!"

"Who is this old man anyway?"

The four stared coldly at Feng Cuihua, their expressions tinged with suspicion. None of them were genuinely happy for her. Upon hearing the news, their first thoughts were about whether they’d be asked for gift money or new support payments. Because of this, they quickly turned to consult with their lawyers.

Their lawyers gave a unanimous answer. "AHEM. You needn’t worry. Regarding a stepfather... legally, there’s no mandatory requirement for you to support him."

The duty of support is based on the relationship of upbringing. For example, between biological parents and children, a natural duty of care exists, requiring the parents to raise them. If this duty to raise the children is fulfilled, then when the parents grow old, the children also have a duty to support them. That is to say, biological parents, even if they did not raise their children, can still demand support from them in their old age. However, the relationship with a stepfather or stepmother is not based on biological ties. Initially, they have no obligation to raise stepchildren. But, if a stepfather or stepmother fulfilled parental responsibilities while the stepchildren were minors and raised them, then the children are also obligated to support them in their old age.

Therefore, the concerns of Jiang Daping and the others were unfounded. Feng Cuihua’s soon-to-be husband had obviously not raised them when they were minors. Jiang Daping and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. Their greatest fear was that this stepfather would try to leech off them and demand support payments.

"Do you think I need you to support me?"

At this point, Zhang Qingyuan, who was in the gallery, couldn’t stand it any longer. He quickly walked up to Feng Cuihua. Directly facing the four, he sneered, "I have my own sons. They call me every week, visit me during holidays, and give me a fixed living allowance every month. We even occasionally travel together as a family."

"Not everyone is like you lot. My sons aren’t ungrateful wretches who forget their filial duties!"

In just a few words, he made Jiang Daping and his brothers flush red with embarrassment.

"You!" The four glared at Zhang Qingyuan, momentarily speechless.

"What about me?" Zhang Qingyuan stood fearlessly beside Feng Cuihua and said coldly, "Cuihua is good-natured and lets you bully her, but I won’t put up with your nonsense!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Every cent of the money ordered by the court must be transferred on time each month. If even one cent is missing, you’ll face the consequences!" As he spoke, he stole a glance at Qin Mu in the gallery, his confidence growing.

Seeing how awkward the situation had become, Feng Cuihua quickly stepped between them, trying to ease the tension. "My sons, this... this is Brother Zhang. I’m marrying him in three days..."

But the infuriated Jiang Daping and his brothers weren’t having any of it. Jiang Daping eyed Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua, then snorted coldly. "Enough. Marry whomever you want; it’s none of our business. But I definitely won’t be attending any wedding."

Beside him, Jiang Erping also stated with a grim face, "I won’t go either, and I certainly won’t give any gift money!"

Jiang Sanping added, "You two do whatever you want. I’m only giving you 750 yuan a month. Don’t even think about getting a cent more from me."

Jiang Siping finished, "If there’s nothing else, give me the bank account number. I have to get back to grading my students’ papers."

The four brothers made their positions clear. Their words could not have been plainer, showing no desire to continue the conversation.

Feng Cuihua looked at her four sons, a painful tightness constricting her heart.