[Large Communal Courtyard + Gossip + Eccentrics + Daily Life + Family Drama + Squabbles + Comedy + Minor Ensemble Cast]
Yu Junsheng was reborn and realized he was a stepping stone that glowed...
Chapter 60 Egg-Breaking Superman
Zheng Haiyang was furious after Zheng Haicheng complained to him and really wanted to teach Jiang Qiubai a lesson. Since she liked him, he would let her stay at her parents' house as long as she wanted.
Zheng Haiyang had long seen through the true nature of the Jiang family. How much sincerity could that family have for Jiang Qiubai? How could they tolerate a married woman like her staying at her parents' home all the time?
He wanted to see how Jiang Qiubai would manage at her parents' home!
In fact, Jiang Qiubai started to regret it as soon as she left the tenement with her biological mother. Why couldn't she have insisted on going with her mother?
She has no desire to become a stepmother.
She still wants to be good friends with Haiyang.
Jiang Qiubai didn't tell anyone that the moment she saw Zheng Haiyang, she inexplicably felt that he would definitely be successful in the future; it was a mysterious feeling.
So, although she appeared humiliated after Yu Junsheng and Cheng Jiajia switched her blind date partners, she was actually quite happy inside.
She always trusted her intuition. Although she wavered for a moment after Zheng Haiyang was arrested, Jiang Qiubai became convinced of it again after he was released quickly.
She planned to live a good life with Haiyang.
If she really goes back to see her mother, what will Haiyang think?
Even if she never met that Director Niu, she still couldn't clear her name.
Once he understood, Jiang Qiubai clung to the corner of the wall and refused to leave, struggling as he said, "Mom, I won't leave. Please let me go back. I need to go back and make lunch, otherwise there won't be any food for Haiyang when he gets home from get off work."
What? !
Zheng Haiyang is out?
Sun Cuihua was startled.
This is a bit troublesome.
However, she soon noticed the handprint on Jiang Qiubai's face.
Sun Cuihua's eyes lit up, and she immediately had an idea.
She immediately pointed at Jiang Qiubai's forehead with a pained expression and scolded, "You idiot, why didn't you go back to your parents' house to tell them you were beaten? Do you think your parents and brothers are dead?"
The slap mark on my cheek, which hadn't faded yet, seemed to sting again.
Jiang Qiubai's eyes reddened. Wasn't she wronged to be beaten by her brother-in-law?
No, she wished she could slap that bitch Zheng Haicheng a few times right there and then.
But she couldn't. She knew that Haiyang valued this younger brother, and if she wanted to gain a foothold in this family, she couldn't have any complaints about Zheng Haicheng.
Adding to the mix-up with the gold incident, Jiang Qiubai could only keep all his anger inside.
Now that her own mother had exposed her, a deep sense of grievance welled up inside her, and she choked out, "Mom..."
Sun Cuihua continued with a look of exasperation, "When I arrived, weren't you washing the whole family's clothes? That brat Zheng Haiyang dared to lay a hand on you, yet you still worked tirelessly for their family. You stupid girl, aren't you?"
"The more honest and easy to bully a woman is, the less they will value her. You have to stand up for yourself! Understand?"
These words sound exactly like those of an elderly mother who feels sorry for her daughter who has been wronged.
Jiang Qiubai felt even more guilty. She nodded repeatedly, "I understand, Mom. You're the one who cares about me the most."
Sun Cuihua rolled her eyes at Jiang Qiubai and said angrily, "Of course, you're my child, who else should I care about if not you?"
"You think your mother really found you some random man? That was a lie! I just wanted the Zheng family to know that you don't have to live with them, and to make them care about you!"
"I never thought you'd actually take it seriously, you brat! You're joining them in blaming your mother. You really don't know what's good for you!"
Having not received any care from his parents for a long time, Sun Cuihua's sudden heartfelt words warmed Jiang Qiubai's heart, making him feel both touched and guilty. He realized that he had neglected his family like Haiyang had done, which was truly unfilial.
No matter what, they are your parents who gave birth to you and raised you. What wrong have they done?
Jiang Qiubai looked at Sun Cuihua with tears in his eyes, shaking his head repeatedly.
"Mom, I misunderstood you. Please don't be angry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have thought the worst of you. I'm being unfilial."
"Good to know!"
Sun Cuihua wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes. "Who told me to be your mother? What mother wouldn't think of her children?"
He urged again, "Let's go, hurry back with me, and teach that brat Zheng Haiyang a lesson, so he'll know that our Jiang family's daughter isn't so easy to bully!"
Jiang Qiubai still hesitated, "Mom, is it really okay for me to go with you like this? What if the people in the compound and my in-laws misunderstand that I went back to find a spouse?"
Sun Cuihua's eyes flickered, and she grabbed the person and pulled them forward, casually saying:
"So what if it's a misunderstanding? Let them know that our Jiang family's daughter isn't so easy to bully. Zheng Haiyang, who's been to jail before, not only doesn't fawn over you, but he also dares to act like a king at home, expecting you to serve him. What kind of big shot is he pretending to be! Daughter, listen to me, you should give him the cold shoulder!"
Jiang Qiubai thought about it and realized that Haiyang's attitude towards him had indeed been bad lately, watching Zheng Haicheng hit him without saying a word.
Perhaps I should do what my mother said and give him the cold shoulder so he can realize his importance?
Jiang Qiubai finally said, "Then I'll go back and stay for a few days, and then come back when Brother Haiyang comes to pick me up."
"That's right, that's exactly how it should be!"
Sun Cuihua looked delighted, as if the blockhead had finally seen the light.
But inwardly he cursed.
Bah! I'll make sure you go back and get to know Director Niu. Once the deed is done, let's see what Zheng Haiyang can do.
...
When Cheng Jiajia came home from get off work and heard about this, she was stunned.
She was utterly incredulous. "This...this...they're not divorced. Isn't this considered indecent behavior?"
Going on blind dates before getting a divorce is quite shocking even in modern times, let alone in this relatively conservative era.
Wait, do people these days really go to such lengths?!
She could almost see the large patch of green above Zheng Haiyang's head, a gift from his mother-in-law. She wondered if it would make him even warmer.
Sizzle~
I can't even imagine!
Yu Junsheng, on the other hand, remained quite calm. After all, he already knew what kind of people the Jiang family were from his dream, so he wasn't surprised at all that Sun Cuihua had done such a thing.
He curled his lip and said, "As long as no real relationship occurs, and it's just getting to know each other and making friends, what's wrong with that being a hooligan?"
"Who can say that this is being a hooligan?"
Cheng Jiajia: ...Fine, you guys really know how to have fun!
Yu Junsheng hit the nail on the head: "Sun Cuihua is so impatient, I reckon she'll be able to collect a lot of betrothal gifts."
Previously, the Zheng family thought they could get a job, so they gritted their teeth and gave the Jiang family a dowry of 150 yuan. This time, that Director Niu guy will probably give even more.
That's why they're so eager to sell their daughter.
Cheng Jiajia thought about it and suddenly felt that Jiang Qiubai was also quite pitiful. Her husband's family only wanted to make her do chores, and her own family didn't treat her like a human being.
However, Cheng Jiajia wouldn't sympathize with her; otherwise, it would be too unfair to the original owner of this body, whose ending in her previous life was tragic. After all, in the original book, 'Cheng Jiajia' never offended the female lead, yet she was still 'coincidentally' forced to step aside, wasn't she?
Yu Junsheng seemed to see through her thoughts and sneered, "She doesn't need your pity. If she really doesn't want to, who can take her away?"
And you know what? Yu Junsheng was right.
Cheng Jiajia: "..."
She retorted, "I didn't pity her at all!"
"Hey, wait, what do you think she's really thinking?"
Although Zheng Haiyang wasn't much of a catch, he still seemed much better than a divorced older man with three children, right? Why did he leave with Sun Cuihua?
Who knows?
Yu Junsheng said ominously, "I hope she doesn't overdo it. After all, I still want to see her and Zheng Haiyang have a long and happy life together."
Cheng Jiajia rubbed the goosebumps on her arms. This man's vengeful nature... it's really endearing!
hey-hey!
Because that's what she thought too—these two should stay together forever and not cause trouble for others!
...
After Sun Cuihua made a scene, Jiang Qiubai went back to her parents' home amidst the puzzled or disdainful looks of the people in the courtyard, and she was gone for several days.
This left everyone with more to imagine and doubt.
Even those who initially believed she was truly unaware of the situation began to waver.
"Is Ocean's wife really thinking of remarrying?"
For a moment, everyone looked at Zheng Haiyang with deep sympathy, as if they could already see the green hat on his head.
During this time, the Qin family began decorating their new house, and everyone went to help prepare for the wedding. The entire courtyard was immersed in this joyful atmosphere, and not many people were discussing the Zheng family's affairs anymore.
Zheng Haiyang originally thought that Jiang Qiubai wouldn't stay at her parents' home for more than a few days. Although he had suspected that Jiang Qiubai had ulterior motives, he was very confident in himself.
The woman the Jiang family introduced to Jiang Qiubai was older and had three children. He was a young man, and he was much better than that divorced old man, right?
Anyone knows how to choose.
But seeing that the Qin family was about to hold their wedding banquet, and Jiang Qiubai hadn't returned in a sorry state as Zheng Haiyang had expected, he started to panic.
During the day, Zheng Haiyang could barely maintain his composure in front of his younger siblings, but at night, he would lie in bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Could it be that Jiang Qiubai has really taken a liking to an official's wife?
That won't do!
At this stage, our family really needs someone like her to manage the household chores.
His sister-in-law only knew how to ask for food and didn't know how to clean up. In just a few days, the house was a complete mess, and he was so busy when he got home from get off work that he was practically running around like a headless chicken.
These past few days have been so agonizing.
If Jiang Qiubai really runs away, what will happen to all the chores at home?
He can't keep doing housework like this forever.
But Zheng Haiyang felt extremely embarrassed to have to chase after them so eagerly.
Just as Zheng Haiyang was in a dilemma, Chang Dafeng returned!
Yes, Zheng Haiyang's biological mother, the number one shrew in the compound, Comrade Chang Dafeng, is back!
Zheng Haiyang's eyes lit up instantly. He couldn't do this on his own initiative, but his mother could!
His mother was a shrew, and she didn't care about saving face.
More than a week later, Chang Dafeng was finally released from the detention center.
The neighbors in the compound had different expressions: some were sympathetic, some were disdainful, and some were just watching the show out of indifference.
Although her hair was messy and her clothes were so dirty that she looked like a beggar under a bridge, she was still fierce.
She glared indiscriminately at the crowd gathered to watch her make a scene, "What the hell are you looking at! Haven't you ever seen a pretty old lady before?!"
Everyone: "..."
Everyone's lips twitched.
Sure enough, it's still that familiar old shrew!
They're not to be trifled with!
Everyone tacitly put aside any other thoughts they might have had.
But there are those who refuse to believe in superstition.
Aunt Guan glanced at the filthy Chang Dafeng and covered her nose in disgust. "Tsk tsk, Old Chang, what happened to you? Haven't you taken a bath in days?"
After saying that, she slapped her forehead and said in annoyance, "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot, where can you take a bath in there?"
After she finished speaking, the Zheng family children all looked angry and glared at Guan Ailian.
Guan Ailian didn't care at all. They were just a few little brats. What was she afraid of?
She suddenly remembered something, covered her mouth and laughed, gloating, "Oh, right, Lao Chang, your daughter-in-law ran away!"
Without saying a word, Chang Dafeng rushed over and grabbed Guan Ailian's hair bun, which was already missing a large section. With a few quick, forceful slaps, Guan Ailian's cheeks immediately became red and swollen.
"Pah! Your daughter-in-law is the one who ran away! Your whole family ran away, you old bastard!"
"You unlucky bastard, are you doing this on purpose? You're deliberately saying these things on my special day, are you just jealous of others doing well?"
Still not satisfied with her scolding, Chang Dafeng slapped the person a few more times.
Guan Ailian's cheeks immediately swelled up.
Even though her face and scalp were in excruciating pain, she didn't hold back with her words, "Pah! I'm not making this up. If you don't believe me, ask your son! The day your son went in, she ran away. She even found a partner for him with her family. She's just waiting to become an official's wife and enjoy a life of luxury!"
For some reason, Chang Dafeng felt a pang of panic and looked at her eldest son in disbelief. "Haiyang, she's talking nonsense, isn't she? She must be jealous of our family, that's why she's talking nonsense!"
Zheng Haiyang pursed his lips, "Mom, what Aunt Guan said is true, my mother-in-law took Qiu Bai back to her parents' home..."
Chang Dafeng immediately flew into a rage and shouted, "Ugh! This shameless woman who's desperate for a man!"
Chang Dafeng was given a few days of "education" and became even more sarcastic. When she heard that Jiang Qiubai had secretly gone back to her parents' home to meet potential partners while her son was away, she was so angry that she almost exploded on the spot.
She roared, "Haiyang, let's go! We're going to the Jiang family and demand an explanation! What right do they have to take away my Zheng family's daughter-in-law and force her to remarry?!"
Chang Dafeng didn't even have time to care about Ailian. Without taking a breath, she dragged her son and rushed towards the food factory's residential compound.
...
When the mother and son arrived at the Jiang family's house, they had a distinguished guest present, none other than Director Niu.
Director Niu was a bald, short, and stout middle-aged man. His squinty eyes kept scrutinizing Jiang Qiubai, making Jiang Qiubai feel uncomfortable.
She tried to leave, but her mother sat right next to her and held her arm tightly, preventing her from going.
Moreover, she didn't understand why this person would come to her house when her mother had said that introducing Director Niu to her was just a pretext.
In the past few days, under Sun Cuihua's arrangement, Director Niu met Jiang Qiubai several times and was very satisfied with her. There was only one thing: this woman was a bit rigid. She would keep her distance when talking to him, so he couldn't take advantage of her.
That won't do.
Director Niu gave Sun Cuihua a wink and sat down next to Jiang Qiubai.
While talking to her, he squeezed in that direction, and finally pulled Jiang Qiubai onto his lap.
Pulling the person into his arms and touching their small hand, Jiang Qiubai was startled, then began to struggle, "Director Niu, what are you doing? Put me down!"
Director Niu held the person tightly in his arms and chuckled, "Don't be afraid, let's chat and get to know each other."
Sun Cuihua chimed in with a laugh, "That's right, what's there to be shy about? You're not a virgin anymore, Qiu Bai. You should talk to Director Niu. He said he's going to get your brother a job, so don't mess it up!"
Jiang Qiubai paused, and Director Niu immediately smiled, pressing closer to him with a lecherous glint in his eyes.
So this is the scene that Chang Dafeng and Zheng Haiyang found when they arrived.
Jiang Qiubai leaned shyly against Director Niu's chest, while Director Niu held her small hand; the two were deeply in love.
Sun Cuihua watched the two men with a smile on her face, seemingly very satisfied with them.
How could this mother and son possibly tolerate it?
Chang Dafeng rushed in first and grabbed Sun Cuihua's hair. After several fierce struggles, she beat Sun Cuihua so badly that she had no chance to fight back.
"Ahhh!"
"Fuck your mother!"
Zheng Haiyang's blood pressure spiked, and he rushed forward like a madman, pulling Jiang Qiubai away and kicking him directly in the man's most private area without saying a word.
Director Niu never expected anyone to dare hit him like that. Caught off guard, he was hit squarely in the bullseye with a "bang".
With a "crack," Director Niu, like a boiled shrimp, arched his back and howled.
"Ouch! Ouch! My eggs, my eggs!"
Zheng, the Egg-Breaking Superman, Ocean, has achieved today's egg-breaking achievement.