Chapter 44 Got Beaten

After returning home, the family was at peace, and no one said anything until Xiao Taohua had finished her bath and fallen asleep.

Yin Qing and his wife put on their shoes and went outside.

QQ...

He knocked twice on the door of the second son and his wife.

Lin Guangyi was still writing official documents by the light of a kerosene lamp when he heard a knock on the door but there was no response. Wang Qiu was making the bed when she heard the knock and was startled. She felt a little guilty because she suddenly remembered what she had asked Xiao Taohua that afternoon.

The knocking continued, one after another, and Wang Qiu didn't dare to move.

In this family, only the eldest brother and sister-in-law know how to knock on the door. Everyone else just pushes the door open, and if they can't open it, they just bang on it loudly. They're not so polite.

"Wang Qiu, what are you doing? Go open the door!"

"Oh, I've been busy."

"What are you busy with? Go open the door!"

Knowing he couldn't avoid it, Wang Qiu slowly walked over.

The door still opened.

Sure enough, the eldest brother and sister-in-law were standing outside.

Yin Qing didn't ask Wang Qiu to leave; instead, the couple pushed open the door and walked in.

The room was completely clear; no one was asleep yet.

"Brother and sister-in-law, is something wrong so late?" Seeing the door open, Lin Guangyi put down his pen and got up as well.

"Hmm." Lin Guangsheng replied indifferently.

Yin Qing stepped forward, her gaze fixed on Wang Qiu.

Lin Guangyi immediately looked at his wife and, before Yin Qing and her husband could speak, started yelling, "Wang Qiu, have you done something again!"

You have to admit Lin Guangyi is a smart guy.

Without Yin Qing and his wife saying anything, Lin Guangyi guessed who had caused the trouble, why his elder brother and sister-in-law had come, and even how they had preemptively attacked him.

"I..." Wang Qiu couldn't help but take a step back, not daring to speak.

Lin Guangyi glared at his wife. Seeing her guilty look, he knew without even asking: "Brother and sister-in-law, no matter what Wang Qiu does, I'm definitely on your side!"

Lin Guangsheng remained calm and replied, "Hmm."

"Dare not say?" Yin Qing spoke up at this moment, her words directly targeting Wang Qiu.

"Sister-in-law, I really didn't mean it that way. I was just saying it casually. It's nothing serious." Wang Qiu was startled; only now did she realize she was afraid.

"Wang Qiu, didn't I warn you not to get any funny ideas? What? You've had too many good days, now you want to interfere in our eldest son's affairs?"

"No, no, sister-in-law, I really didn't mean that. I was wrong. I was blinded by greed. I just thought that having a son to take care of you in your old age, and that Xiao Taohua would have someone to rely on in the future, would be a good thing. If you don't agree, I won't keep talking about it. Really, I really mean it for you."

"Ha, thinking of us? Wang Qiu, if you don't want people to know, then don't do it in the first place. You know in your heart whether you're doing it for us or for yourself! Lin Guangyi!"

"Sister-in-law, I really didn't know this woman was thinking such things. Don't worry, I will definitely teach her a lesson!"

"Whether you teach them a lesson or not is none of our business! This is the last time, Lin Guangyi. If there's a next time, you're all moving out! We've already separated from the family, what kind of family would we be living together like this!"

"Brother and sister-in-law, Wang Qiu knows she was wrong and will never do it again! Wang Qiu, apologize quickly!"

"Brother and sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong, I'm so sorry!"

"It's good that you know you were wrong. I don't want things to end up like strangers. Don't you think so, second brother?"

"Yes, yes, sister-in-law, you're absolutely right." Lin Guangyi said, pulling Wang Qiu and slapping her across the face. "You're just wasting your time and causing trouble. You're going to start carrying manure tomorrow!"

Wang Qiu was dumbfounded. She was the brigade leader's wife! Carrying manure?

But she dared not refute it.

"Brother and sister-in-law, I'm so sorry it's so late. Don't worry, I'll definitely teach this woman a lesson."

"Hmm." Yin Qing gave a faint "hmm" and left with Lin Guangsheng.

They weren't interested in watching the scene of the wife being reprimanded.

Sure enough, a short while later, a series of loud cracking sounds came from the room. Needless to say, Wang Qiu had been beaten up.

In fact, what Yin Qing dislikes most is men beating women, but there are always some people who are just being stupid and won't know their place until they get a beating.

After leaving Lin Guangyi's room, the couple did not immediately return to their own room, but instead sat on a long bench in the yard.

The night is beautiful tonight, with no clouds and every star shining brightly.

"Guangsheng, if it really doesn't work..." Yin Qing wanted to suggest bringing Xiao Taohua to town, but then shook her head.

At times like these, rural areas are more stable than towns.

"Sigh, hopefully they'll learn a lesson from this."

Lin Guangsheng held his wife's hand: "I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Yin Qing said irritably, "It's not your fault. Some people have just had too many good days and think they're so great. Look at what she just said, 'for our own good'? Do we need her to be for our own good? Who does she think she is?"

It wasn't that Yin Qing looked down on Wang Qiu, but that this person was full of clever tricks but not very smart; he was both stupid and naive.

"Well, the second brother is enough as the captain, no need for promotion."

Yin Qing looked at her husband.

Lin Guangsheng raised an eyebrow: "There's a quota from above. Someone from the commune asked me about it before. Since the second brother wants to stay at the brigade headquarters so much, then let him stay."

Yin Qing smiled: "That makes sense."

Since they got up there, they can also stay there forever.

What's the point of getting promoted? I'll just stay in Xiaolin Village.

Fortunately, Lin Guangyi was unaware of this matter. If he had known, he would have been furious and would have dealt with Wang Qiu even more severely!

His wife means nothing to him; his career is the most important thing. What is he working so hard for every day? It's all about climbing the corporate ladder!

He's furious that his promising path has been ruined!

Should we tell Lin Guangyi about this?

Of course, you should tell them, otherwise they might not know what they've lost.

Ignorance is bliss. Some things need to be known by certain people so that they will hate, suffer, and learn to distinguish right from wrong.

"By the way, I'm going to the city for training in a while, so please look after things at home."

"Hmm, how come I haven't heard of that?" Yin Qing asked, puzzled.

"It will be decided this afternoon."

"Then be careful on your journey. I'll prepare some dry food for you, along with some money and tickets, and see if there's anything good in the city that we can bring back for our daughter."

"Don't worry, I know."

"I know you're a good father," Yin Qing said with a smile.

"Aren't you a good mother?" Lin Guangsheng retorted.

The couple exchanged a glance, their deep affection unspoken.

The next morning, Wang Qiu got up early to make breakfast without saying a word. After eating, he tidied up and went to collect manure.

The people of Xiaolin Village were astonished to see Wang Qiu carrying manure.

"Wang Qiu, what's going on?"

"Labor is the most glorious thing. We are all equal. If you can choose, so can I." With that, he walked away from the villagers without any expression.

(End of this chapter)