Zhang Cuihua's four brothers are now 22, 20, 18, and 16. They have shifty eyes and each one has a fiercer personality than the other.

Because my parents were partial to me since I was little, they never took my eldest sister, who had no opinions of her own, seriously. Even after she got married, even if they saved food from their own children to feed them, it was useless. Just like their father, they would beat her or kick her at will. Only in front of my brother-in-law would they be too unruly.

Since the eldest sister came back in the morning, they have been listening under the window. There is nothing to eat at home, and they are so hungry that they are seeing stars.

They'd originally planned to stay with their eldest sister for a few days, just to have something to eat. But now that their eldest sister had told them that everyone in their village was wealthy, they felt compelled to go and see what they could do, to earn some money. Dad had suggested they join in the crafts, but they initially didn't want to—it was tiring and tedious, so who would want to do it? Then they realized they had to do it. The girls in the nearby villages ignored them, so they decided to go and get some work done.

Zhang Cuihua was beaten up, her face bruised and swollen, and she limped back to Guanjia Village. She didn't dare to take the main road, so she took a shortcut through the mountains and entered the village when everyone was doing handicrafts.

When she got back to Old Guan's house, she ran into her room and never came out. Everyone in the family was at work, and Old Guan was sleeping in the room, so no one knew she was back.

After dinner in the evening, Guan Laosan and his two children returned to the house and found out that his wife had returned. When he saw the injuries on her face, Guan Laosan was furious and asked her what happened in a suppressed tone.

Zhang Cuihua took this opportunity to tell Guan Lao San about her father's request. Guan Lao San didn't listen to her finish, and said with a pout: "It's impossible for you, brother, to come to work. Don't even think about it. Not to mention that I can't go to the second brother, even my parents won't agree."

Zhang Cuihua knew very well that this was impossible, but she still spoke casually with her head down.

"Your father beat you for this, which is too much. After all, you are married and my wife. If he dares to beat you, I will go find him tomorrow."

"No, don't look for my dad, really!" Zhang Cuihua was so scared that she quickly pulled Guan Laosan's sleeve, as if Guan Laosan was going to her house to find her father.

"Why not? Did you give me any consideration when I beat you?"

Zhang Cuihua is now in a dilemma. She hasn't done what her father asked her to do yet, and her husband is looking for her father again. She is so worried.

Early the next morning, before Guan Laosan had time to go to Taohua Village to argue with his father-in-law, Zhang Cuihua's four younger brothers came to Guan's house.

As soon as I walked in, I was completely rude. Normally, when I'm at my eldest sister's house, I shouldn't bring anything. And bring something? It's good enough if I come empty-handed.

After entering the courtyard, they passed the main house and went straight to the room where the third wife lived. They pushed the door, but when they found it wouldn't open, they clapped their hands hard. Well, the whole family was clapping.

Let's just say, these kids have no manners and no character. They came so early in the morning and didn't even greet the elderly. My sister and brother-in-law were still asleep and didn't open the door, let alone knock on the door. Shouldn't they wait a while before coming?

Despite this grandma, Zhang Cuihua's parents still dote on her like she's the real deal. Even though she's in her teens or twenties, they wouldn't let her do any heavy work. This has fostered lazy personalities in all four of her brothers. The eldest, second, and third sons still haven't found a partner. And really, what good girl would date someone like that?