Chapter 149 The Zhou Family Severs Ties

Mr. Zhou also said in a wretched tone, "That's right, son, you've managed to coax Xie Yanli back this time, so you can't just let it go like that!"

The purpose of marrying a daughter-in-law here is to serve her parents and be filial to her in-laws!

How can you be so angry?

You have no idea what those people at the factory say about me and your mother! Some even say that we, as elders, are just bullying young people.

They said we were disrespectful to our elders!

Are we?

Haven't we treated her well?

You said there are only you and your sister in our family. Isn't it what parents should do to think about you both?"

"Why……"

“That’s true!” Zhou’s mother chimed in.

“Son, when Xie Yanli comes back, make her hand over all the money she has immediately! Don’t let her contact her family.”

None of the Xie family members are good!

But from the beginning, we were accommodating to her, letting her know that we genuinely wanted to build a life together! But once she gave you her job and money...

You'd better teach her a lesson.

What is he anyway!

Zhou Tao nodded: "Okay, Mom!"

Zhou's mother glanced at Zhou's father, who stood up and said, "Today is a good day, I'm going out to buy some meat!"

"Okay, Dad, I want to eat ribs!"

"Why!"

Mr. Zhou stood in line for half a day at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative with his basket, and in the end, only a little bit of pig offal was left.

Remembering her son's words, she sighed and decided to go check out a supply and marketing cooperative that was further away!

This is such great news!

Let's celebrate! If I ever get to go to Beijing, I'll be a grandpa! Haha...

Thinking about it made me feel better.

"Old Zhou?"

A familiar voice came from behind him. Zhou's father turned around and saw his daughter's father-in-law, Fang Dali!

I was immediately at a loss.

"Um... I... how did you get here?"

Fang Dali rode his bicycle and saw the person from afar, wondering if his in-laws were cured.

"My dear in-law, why are you out all alone? How are you feeling? Are you alright? Have you returned from the provincial capital?"

Mr. Zhou couldn't answer for a long time...

Who is Fang Dali? He works at the Grain Bureau now, and he's a cunning old fox! He saw the problem right away!

His face darkened: "You've never been sick before, have you?"

After hesitating for a long time, Zhou's father said, "It's born...it's really born, isn't it...almost done?"

hehe……

What are you doing, in-laws?

Fang Dali: "What am I supposed to do? I need money!"

After saying that, he rode away on his bicycle! Zhou's father hurriedly chased after him, saying, "Hey...hey...my in-law! It's a misunderstanding!"

There's been a misunderstanding!

It wasn't me who wanted to lie to you, it wasn't me...

But a person can't be as fast as a bicycle!

It’s over…

It's all over!

They couldn't buy any meat and went home dejectedly.

"Dad, what are you doing? Where's the meat?"

Zhou's mother was also puzzled: "You old man, you're really something else. Why didn't you buy anything? Where's the meat?"

Zhou's father said, trembling, "I...I...It's over...We're finished! What will happen to Honghong?"

what to do? "

"Old man, are you possessed? What's wrong with Honghong? Have you encountered a ghost?"

Zhou's mother complained.

Zhou's father slapped his thigh before he could finish speaking: "Oh my god! My goodness! Old woman, I've run into Fang Dali!"

"Who? Who did you run into?"

"Fang Dali! He stared at me for a long time, you know? He just stared at me so intently."

They even asked me if I was cured of my illness?

"Oh my god, is this the end?"

Zhou's mother was pale: "It's over! What will happen to Honghong when she's done playing and goes back to her husband's house?"

How is she going to explain this?

Suddenly, she looked at Zhou Tao and said, "You...you need to go find your sister right now! Go quickly...if your sister's in-laws find out that she deliberately cheated them out of money, then it's really all over!"

That's two thousand yuan!

Zhou Tao paused for a moment: "Okay, I'll go right away!"

I searched for a long time but couldn't find it. When I got back to my house, I heard voices coming from inside.

"Tell me, how are you going to explain this?"

Fang Dali and his family have already come directly to the Zhou family home with Zhou Hong, demanding an explanation. The Fang family is wealthy.

But the money belongs to the family. Even if it's your daughter-in-law, you can't cheat her out of money. That's a matter of principle.

So before it was time to leave work, they called the whole family home and even found Zhou Hong, who was wandering outside pretending to be at work.

Zhou Hong stood at the door with her head down, not daring to speak.

Fang Dali's face was very unpleasant: "My dear in-law, it was your daughter who said you are critically ill and about to die!"

I just took out my family savings to help you out of this emergency!

But what about you?

You're standing here perfectly fine, what's the meaning of this? You needed thousands of yuan to go to the provincial capital for treatment, and after only a few days, you're standing right in front of me, completely healed?

You owe me an explanation!

Zhou's father sobbed a few times, not knowing what to say.

He looked at Zhou's mother...

Zhou's mother looked at everyone and said with a smile, "Oh, this is no big deal! What do you think?"

A few days ago, Honghong's dad was indeed feeling unwell. It looked quite serious, and the child was frightened by it.

As you know, our family is poor! So... this happened. We just found out ourselves.

I'm so sorry!

We're sorry we didn't raise our child well!

“Honghong is a filial child. Please forgive her this once, for the sake of her filial piety, okay?”

Fang Dali looked at Zhou Hong and asked sternly, "Is that so?"

Zhou Hong looked at her mother, who gave her a warning look. Now she had to bear it all by herself, so that she could still rely on her family.

However, if I reveal everything, it will ruin my brother's reputation and my parents' reputation.

That would be truly the end!

My mother also meant that I should bear the burden alone!

He swallowed hard and whispered, "Yes!"

"What about the money?"

Fang Dali looked at Zhou Hong, which made Zhou Hong tremble with fear. She looked to her husband for help, but her husband looked at her with equal seriousness.

They showed no intention of helping her out of the predicament.

"I...I..."

"You took three thousand. Even if your parents are sick, judging from their condition, it shouldn't cost much, right?"

"What? Three thousand?"

"Mother Zhou shouted."

Wasn't it two thousand? How did it become three thousand? This brat really knows how to hide money! She doesn't even know to give the money she hid to her family in case of emergency.

Knowing full well that her family is in dire straits, she doesn't even lend a hand. It's infuriating!

But now is not the time for blame.

The Fang family looked at Zhou's mother, who said awkwardly, "Uh... I was surprised! Hehe... Yes, I was surprised!"

That brat is really carefree!

I thought it was only two or three hundred! This is...this is terrifying!

hehe……

Oh……"

Fang Dali snorted and looked at the trembling Zhou Hong.

"Give me the money! Today, both families are at odds, and your parents know what you've been doing."

"Give me whatever's left!"

Zhou Hong spent a lot of time rummaging around and searching, but couldn't come up with a single penny.

Seeing the change in the Fang family's expressions, Zhou's mother immediately slapped Zhou Hong and said through gritted teeth, "You brat, what are you doing? Hurry up and give me the money! How much is left? Hurry up!"

hurry up! "

Zhou Hong had never seen such a scene before, nor had she ever suffered such injustice.

Suddenly, she felt like everyone was threatening her. She had already given all the money to her mother's family, so why were they still pressuring her to give them more money?

She didn't dare say she had spent it all.

Even if you spend money, you need a place to spend it, and a name to give it!

But no!

I can't say anything!

Seeing that Zhou's mother's eyes were almost rolling out, he became furious and shouted, "You've been forcing me all along!"

You are my parents!

Don't you know where the money went? I've already given it to you, so why are you pressuring me now?

Am I not your biological child?

You're all biased, only knowing how to protect my brother. What about me?

At Zhou Hong's shout, the Fang family members immediately looked at Zhou's mother.

So, the money went to the Zhou family? Was the whole family in cahoots?

"You all knew?"

Zhou's mother immediately waved her hand: "No, no! This brat is talking nonsense! We didn't take the money!"

I really didn't take it~

"Who taught that brat to be so bad!"

"Heh... I'll give you one more chance! Tell the truth!"

The Fang family is angry!

Zhou Hong's husband, Fang Cheng, spoke up: "Xiao Hong, this is three thousand yuan, not thirty, and not three hundred!"

You are my wife, but this is a huge deal! I can't protect you anymore!

but……

As long as you tell the truth about where the money went, I can forgive you! Understand?

No matter what happens, I can forgive you!

Fang Cheng's words immediately gave Zhou Hong confidence.

"Honey, I didn't mean it! You're the only one who's ever been good to me! Waaah... I'm so scared!"

Waaah...

I had 1,000 yuan left, and I gave the rest to my parents' family!

My older brother and sister-in-law had a fight. He spent a lot of her money and kept bullying her! As a result, my sister-in-law got so angry that she wanted to divorce him!

And the family has to pay compensation!

There was nothing I could do... so they made me lie to you! Waaah... I didn't mean to, I'm so sorry!

sorry! "

Fang Cheng placed his hands on Zhou Hong's shoulders and gently coaxed her, "Your family will forgive you, as long as you tell the truth."

So, your sister-in-law really took the money? Why?

Zhou Hong felt she had found someone to rely on, but even her own family didn't care about her and were making her take the blame!

I glanced at my parents, hardened my heart, and thought, "Every man for himself!"

"Honey, I really didn't mean it! To be honest, my job actually belongs to my sister-in-law!"

When my sister-in-law married into our family, she felt like she had married into the city.

They're very good to us!

She also brought a lot of money, and my brother tricked his sister-in-law into spending it all!

I was at the age where I should have been getting married! But I had nothing, and having a good-looking face was useless!

So, my parents set their sights on my sister-in-law.

They said if I had a good job, I could find a good husband.

I told my sister-in-law I was just borrowing it, but later I didn't want to pay it back because I couldn't explain it to you.

So, the eldest sister-in-law lost her money and her job, and could only stay at home every day cleaning the house and educating her children.

The older brother is disgusted with his sister-in-law, and in her anger, she wants to divorce him!

They even sold my job! I lost my job, and my sister-in-law wants to get back the wages she earned over the past few years, which requires a lot of money.

We had no choice but to do it this way!

"So, you were all involved in this! You all knew about it and planned it together?"

Zhou Hong nodded, choking back tears, "Yes, yes! I didn't mean to hurt you, but... I really..."

"Alright, that's enough! Quiet!"

Fang Cheng placed Zhou Hong on a stool and let her sit down quietly.

“Father-in-law, mother-in-law, since this is the truth, Xiaohong is also a victim. She is a daughter-in-law of the Fang family, and it is perfectly reasonable for her to use the Fang family’s money.”

But isn't it inappropriate for you to instruct her to swindle money? Please, father-in-law and mother-in-law, provide an explanation!

Otherwise, I wouldn't understand!

At this moment, Zhou's mother was about to hate her daughter to death. She was more trouble than she was worth! If she had known, she shouldn't have arranged such a good marriage for her.

Now they're turning the tables and manipulating their own family?

I'm so angry!

My son is the best; he always thinks about the family.

But on the surface, he still smiled and said, "Xiao Cheng, in the end, this is still your sister-in-law's fault."

She took the money, and now that they're divorced, I can't get it back, can I?

"Look, your family is indeed struggling financially! Your Fang family isn't short of money, so how about we just let it go?"

We know we were wrong, we'll apologize, and that'll be the end of it! Okay?

"Look, it's not nice for you to be speaking to me like this, all humble and subservient, is it? If word gets out, it won't be good for your reputation!"

Zhou Tao quickly nodded: "Yes, Xiao Cheng, we didn't mean it! There really was something going on."

At worst, Xiaohong can do more chores at your house in the future, as a way of paying off the debt?

We really have no money!

"Oh……"

Fang Cheng was so angry that he laughed out loud. He had never realized before that the Zhou family was such a bunch of scoundrels.

That's really bizarre!

Fang Dali glanced at his daughter-in-law, a hint of determination in his eyes: "We dare not accept in-laws like this!"

You encouraged your daughter to swindle money from your husband's family! If we call the police, you'll not only be disgraced, but you'll also lose your jobs.

so……

There is only one way: from now on, Zhou Hong will sever all ties with your family and will only be a daughter-in-law of the Fang family.

You girls have three months to pay me back!

However, only one thousand needs to be returned! That one thousand is what Zhou Hong owes her sister-in-law, and it should be paid! Our Fang family acknowledges it!

But we don't accept the other thousand!

Zhou's mother panicked immediately!

How did severing ties escalate to such a serious level?

He only had one daughter, Zhou Hong. The reason he arranged for her to marry into a good family was to help her brother.

Now that she's married into a good family, what's the point of severing ties?

Moreover, we still have to pay back the money!

What should we do?

Zhou's mother immediately apologized, saying in a conciliatory tone, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! This is indeed our Zhou family's fault!"

We know we were wrong! We will definitely change in the future.

We're family by marriage, after all. You can't disown us because of this! I only have one daughter!

Little Red...

Zhou Hong looked at Fang Cheng, her eyes flashing with pleading.

"husband……"

Fang Cheng chuckled and pulled Zhou Hong aside, saying, "Since I married you, I will definitely take responsibility for you. If you make a mistake, I will also take responsibility!"

Even if you sever ties with the Zhou family, we will still be husband and wife. But if you continue to get involved with them...

Then there's no need for us to be together!

There will be even more trouble and controversy to come!

Zhou Hong stared wide-eyed in disbelief. So... what did her husband mean?

Does she believe it?

Of course she believes it!

After getting married, her life wasn't exactly booming, but it was stable and orderly! Her husband treated her well and never had a bad temper!

Very well-mannered!

But...did she really think he had no temper? No!

Suddenly, her face turned pale and she broke out in a cold sweat. Now was the time for her to make a choice!

Zhou's mother pulled at Zhou Hong: "My daughter, you are my only child. You can't abandon us and your brother!"

If you sever ties with us, what will we do in the future?

child……"

Zhou Hong's eyes were slightly red...

Zhou Tao knew, of course, that Zhou Hong was the only hope for the family. Even if they were to go to Beijing, they would need Zhou Hong's help because the family had no money!

"Honghong, I'm your older brother! Didn't you say you'd take care of me from now on? How can you be so heartless?"

Zhou's father looked at Zhou Hong without saying a word.

Zhou Hong lowered her head, deep in thought.

If I divorce Fang Cheng, I'll never meet such a good family again! But if I sever ties now, my parents might resent me for the time being.

But it's not impossible to help secretly in the future!

Moreover, she has children of her own!

Staying with the Fang family is the best option!

"Mom and Dad, you've always favored my brother since we were little, and this time it's all for his sake. You've never considered my feelings!"

I'm a human being too!

I'm your biological child too!

"You...you guys prepare the money as soon as possible, I...I'm leaving!"

He turned around as he spoke.

"What...what did you say?"

Zhou's mother knelt on the ground, staring at Zhou Hong in shock!

Is she really going to sever ties?

No...no...

"Zhou Hong, you can't! I'm your mother! I'm your real mother!"

Zhou's mother screamed with all her might...

Zhou Tao also became anxious.

"Sister, you can't abandon us! We don't have a single penny left. What are we supposed to do?"

Little sister, you can't be so heartless!

Think about it carefully. You won't have your own family to rely on in the future. What if your in-laws bully you?

Do you still have a home to go back to?

Zhou Hong looked at Fang Cheng nervously, but Fang Cheng didn't say anything, he just glanced at her briefly.

With just one glance, she knew what to do!

"I'm sorry, Mom and Dad, brother, let's not have any contact anymore!"

A single sentence, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, created ripples.

"What did you say?"

"Mother Zhou asked in a shrill voice."

"Zhou Hong, I'm your mother! You abandoned me for a man? I'm your mother! How dare you do this?"

"sorry……"

Zhou's mother was furious and pointed at Zhou Hong, cursing, "Ha... I really wasted my life giving birth to you! Zhou Hong, I almost died when I gave birth to you!"

Is this how you repay me?

ah?

Where is your conscience? Did a dog eat it?

Zhou Hong, if you really dare to sever ties with us today, I'll consider you dead! You'll have no family to rely on anymore!

I will never acknowledge you again!

You ungrateful wretch!

Why didn't I strangle you back then! You bastard! Why didn't you die back then!

Zhou Hong couldn't believe her eyes when she heard her mother say such vicious things.

She asked, choking back tears, "Did you give birth to me just to help your brother?"

"Nonsense! Otherwise, what's the point of you being born?"

Zhou's mother roared angrily.

Of course not, how could she not love her own daughter? But... she was too angry!

The daughter he raised actually wants to sever ties and seek a life of luxury on her own.

Shouldn't I be angry?

"Okay... since that's the case, then just pretend you never gave birth to me?"

Zhou Hong turned and left! Fang Cheng didn't follow her out, but instead said to Zhou's mother, "Mother-in-law, please write me an IOU!"

So I can come and collect the debt when the time comes!

"Are you really going to do this to me?"

"Zhou's mother said fiercely."

Fang Cheng smiled slightly: "What else? Mother-in-law!"

Zhou's mother was furious and laughed loudly, "That won't do. I could have returned a thousand to you, but not now."

Zhou Hong is no longer my daughter!

I'll consider this as selling her to you! Understand?

"They've been sold, they're yours now! They were sold for a thousand dollars! So, we have no money and won't give them to you!"

Fang Cheng and his father exchanged a glance and nodded, saying, "Alright, since my mother-in-law says so, I can't argue with her!"

"Then could you please have my mother-in-law write me an agreement so I don't need the money anymore? Is that alright?"

Zhou's mother paused for a moment, then said, "Okay, write it down!"

Zhou Tao quickly wrote up the agreement, which simply stated that Zhou Hong would have no further connection with the Zhou family, and that the Fang family's money would not need to be repaid, as it was money from selling their daughter!

Although this agreement has no legal effect, it was enough to make Zhou Hong give up!

After everyone left...

Looking at the doorway, Zhou's mother suddenly slapped her thigh and burst into tears: "My daughter, how could she be such a heartless person!"

I won't have a daughter anymore!

Ahhh…

Zhou's father dared not speak, and he felt a little sad inside.

Zhou Tao rolled her eyes. What's with the crying? She just didn't get the money, so how is she going to go to Beijing?

Why……

Although I was a little sad, the thought of going to work in Beijing filled me with excitement!

Just after everyone had finished lunch, Miao Zhaodi sneaked over to the Xie family's house and saw Xie Meili working in the yard.

He clicked his tongue.

"Beautiful, where are you working?"

Xie Meili frowned as she looked over; this was no good person!

You need to be careful!

"Why is Fourth Aunt here?"

Miao Zhaodi chuckled: "Meili, actually I'm just curious, where did your eldest sister and your brother and sister-in-law go?"

Did they really go to Beijing?

Are jobs in Beijing that easy to find? Then why did your sister-in-law have to go to the countryside? Did she go somewhere else?

Why are you asking this?

"Sigh...Isn't it because I'm worried? After all, I watched your older sister grow up! Yanli is weak-willed, and I'm afraid of her!"

What if I can't adapt to life in Beijing?

They didn't even say they'd take you with them.

"Your personality is perfect for being with your older sister!"

"You're all nuns, so you can't just pity your eldest sister! That's a bit biased!"

Xie Meili chuckled, then said seriously, "Fourth Aunt, you're right! I also think my sister-in-law is a bit biased."

Yes, my eldest sister is gentle and kind!

It's not easy for a woman to raise a child alone, but is it easy for me? I have to go to school, and after school I'll have to go back to the fields to earn work points!

How old am I?

Just thinking about it makes my heart ache!

Miao Zhaodi's eyes lit up: "Isn't that right? You're just too honest, aren't you? But your sister-in-law is the same; it's not easy to find a job in Beijing."

Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to the countryside!

"Tell your aunt honestly, where did you go?"

Xie Meili glanced around the room and whispered, "Since Fourth Aunt wants to know, then I'll tell her..."