However, Zhou Xianye was always persuaded by Zhong Shuzhen with a few words, and continued to stay in the village on the grounds of being filial to his family.

The two sisters were disappointed time and time again. Zhou Xianye knew he was wronging his daughters, so every time he came back, he would secretly bring them some good food. But before the two sisters could even taste it, Dazhuang would snatch it away, and they would end up getting a beating.

After this happened many times, the two sisters gradually grew cold-hearted and numb.

"Mom, stop dawdling and come with Grandma!"

Xiao Juan, like a little adult, held Su Xiumei's hand with one hand and Meng Shuyun's hand with the other.

Xiaoli turned to look at Zhong Shuzhen. Although she was scared, she still mustered up her courage and said, "Grandma, you can feed the pigs and chickens by yourself from now on. I want to go with Grandma. I don't want Dad anymore either. You can keep him."

Holding a child on each side, Meng Shuyun coldly said to Zhong Shuzhen, "If you don't move aside, don't blame me for being impolite!" This wasn't just a threat; she genuinely intended to take action.

Zhong Shuzhen gritted her teeth, spread her arms, and blocked their way.

She refused to believe that with so many people watching, Meng Shuyun would dare to do anything to her. No one was leaving today.

Meng Shuyun wasn't about to let her get away with it. She kicked Zhong Shuzhen hard in the stomach and snorted coldly, "Fellow villagers, I am Su Xiumei's mother. Today I'm taking the three of them back to my parents' home."

I can't stand being bullied and abused by the Zhou family for even a day!

If Zhou Xianye returns, please tell him that if he has any conscience, he should sever all ties with the Zhou family, otherwise he shouldn't come to see me.

"You are all witnesses, please pass on this message: these sponge cakes and eggs should be divided among everyone!"

The neighbors, having received the favor, readily agreed: "The Zhou family is utterly despicable; we'll definitely pass on your message!"

"Don't worry, Auntie. We'll tell Zhou Xianye as soon as he gets back."