Li Jinhua lunged forward, her fingernails digging deep into Su Mingqiang's arm.

"Do you know how I spent that night? Ah? Those female prisoners...they..."

Her voice suddenly choked up, and tears welled up in her eyes again.

Su Mingqiang grimaced in pain, but dared not break free.

"Jinhua, I...I'm here now..."

"What's the point of coming here!"

Li Jinhua suddenly sprang to her feet and slapped Su Mingqiang across the face.

"Where's that old bastard of yours? What right did he have to arrest my parents?"

Su Mingqiang quickly covered Li Jiahua's mouth and explained in a low voice.

"Jinhua, my grandfather has very strong connections. If you want to get out, you'll have to agree to a few conditions."

"condition?"

Li Jinhua narrowed her eyes, and that look sent chills down Su Mingqiang's spine.

What are the conditions?

Su Mingqiang swallowed hard and relayed his grandfather's words verbatim.

You must be filial to your parents-in-law, and you must not steal money from your parents' home anymore. Most importantly, you must be extremely respectful to your grandparents.

"Bullshit!"

Li Jinhua kicked the iron bed, making a loud "bang".

"You want me to serve those two old geezers? Dream on!"

The sound of a police officer coughing came from outside the door.

Li Jinhua lowered her voice, but her tone became even more vicious.

"Su Mingqiang, if you don't get me out of here today, I'm divorcing you! I'll make sure you're a bachelor for life!"

Su Mingqiang knelt down abruptly and hugged his wife's legs.

"Jinhua, don't be like this... Grandpa said that if you don't agree, he'll make your parents and brother do 're-education' on the farm for ten years..."

These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Li Jinhua's head.

She suddenly fell silent, her eyes flickering uncertainly.

"ten years..."

She muttered to herself, recalling what the female inmate in her cell had said the night before.

They worked fourteen hours a day on the farm, and in winter they slept in drafty straw huts. Many didn't make it through the first winter...

Su Mingqiang took the opportunity to persuade him.

"Jinhua, just agree for now...we'll talk about it after we get out..."

Li Jinhua remained silent for a long time, then suddenly revealed a strange smile.

"Okay, I agree."

Her voice was sickeningly sweet, completely different from before.

"Go tell your grandfather that I know I was wrong and that I will definitely take good care of them from now on."

Su Mingqiang felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly ran out to inform others.

He didn't see the venomous glint in Li Jinhua's eyes behind him.

Half an hour later, the formalities were completed.

Li Jinhua stood at the entrance of the police station, sunlight shining on her haggard face.

She immediately spotted Old Master Su standing at the bottom of the steps, and Su Jianguo standing beside him with a cold expression.

"grandfather..."

Li Jinhua squeezed out two tears, her voice trembling.

"I know I was wrong..."

Grandpa Su squinted at her, his gaze seemingly able to see through people's hearts.

"It's good that you know you were wrong."

He spoke slowly.

"Remember what you said today."

Li Jinhua lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers.

"I promise I'll change... I'll give all my salary to my family from now on... I'll never talk back to my elders again..."

She spoke with such sincerity that her voice trembled.

Su Jianguo watched coldly, knowing perfectly well that no matter how well this woman pretended, she couldn't hide the hatred in her eyes.

But he didn't expose him; he just said it casually.

"Go home."

On the way back, Li Jinhua clung to Su Mingqiang's arm, looking like a little bird nestled against him.

Grandpa Su and Su Jianguo walked ahead, their backs ramrod straight.

"Mingqiang..."

Li Jinhua suddenly lowered her voice.

Did your dad hit you?

Su Mingqiang subconsciously touched the injury on his face, but didn't dare to say anything.

"Remember that."

Li Jinhua's fingernails dug into his flesh, but her voice remained gentle.

"When you prepare my foot bath water tonight, put mugwort leaves in it."

Su Mingqiang nodded repeatedly, obediently.

Unseen by him, Li Jinhua stared at the two figures in front of her, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Su Jianguo pushed his bicycle and followed his father into the family compound of Su Mingqiang's family.

"Dad, slow down."

Su Jianguo reached out to help the old man, but was pushed away by a cane.

"You don't need to worry about it!"

Old Master Su snorted.

Back home.

Grandma Su was listening to the radio.

The radio was playing the Peking Opera "Dingjun Mountain" at that moment.

"Sir, please sit here."

Su Mingqiang solicitously offered the only rattan chair to the old man, then turned to Li Jinhua and shouted.

"What are you standing there for? Go pour some tea!"

Li Jinhua's shoulders trembled, and she whispered.

"I'll go right away."

She walked quickly toward the kitchen.

Su Jianguo watched coldly, a sneer curling at the corner of his mouth.

This woman's act was convincing, but the undisguised hatred in her eyes betrayed her.

"Grandpa, please have some tea. Dad, you should have some tea too."

Li Jinhua brought out two enamel mugs and handed them to the old man and Su Jianguo, her voice as soft as honey.

Grandpa Su took the teacup but didn't drink it; he just squinted at her.

"Jinhua, did you suffer any mistreatment inside?"

Li Jinhua's eyes reddened, and her voice choked with emotion.

"No, no... I did something wrong and deserve to be punished..."

Su Jianguo almost burst out laughing.

This acting is so good, it could win an Oscar even in later generations.

He cleared his throat.

"Mingqiang, don't you guys have to go to work today?"

Su Mingqiang glanced at the wall clock and suddenly jumped up.

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