Liu Maocai completely ignored his mother. There was no difference between his own sister and his own daughter, but his mother treated her daughter as her own daughter and other people's daughters as a waste of money.

He was heartbroken, more so than ever before, and Li Cuihua would cry in her sleep every night, which pained him to see.

But after they left, he felt something was wrong. This wasn't his own home; they had gone to another village. Knowing his mother as he did, he knew they would make a scene and everyone would know. In the end, he sighed and went out to find someone to go with him to chase after his mother and the others.

When the three women arrived at Zhanggezhuang, they had no idea where Liu Sheng lived. When they asked around, they were met with strange looks from the locals.

But since things have come to this point, there's no way not to go.

When they arrived at Liu Sheng's house, they heard loud crying and commotion inside before they even knocked.

The mother and her two children didn't knock on the door but stood at the entrance listening.

"Liu Sheng, you bastard! The whole world is talking about you and that bitch. How am I supposed to go out in public now?"

"I don't know how it got out."

"You don't know? The kids all went to their maternal grandma's house today, so the two of us had a good talk."

"I've already told Ximei that we've broken up, so don't keep nagging me."

"If it weren't for the fact that she always makes you bring back food, would I have let you two do whatever you want?"

The two brothers standing outside the door were red-faced with anger, but seeing their mother shrinking back, they knew what had happened.

The two of them turned around at the same time and strode back. Whatever, let them do what they want. They themselves are stingy with food and clothing, and they're even neglecting their own children. They never expected to raise such a treacherous mother and daughter.

"What are you two doing?" Liu Wangshi asked anxiously. If her two sons didn't take care of her, how would she live in the future?

The noisy couple in the yard heard the noise outside and opened the door to see an old woman dragging two men.

"Who are you? Why are you standing outside my door?"

Liu Wangshi turned around and saw a young couple. The man was fair-skinned and refined, and the woman was quite pretty.

"Who am I? Am I Liu Ximei's mother? Where is our Ximei?"

"Oh! So it's the family member who's been throwing herself at you. How did you raise your daughter? A perfectly good young woman, why does she have to stare at married men? And even debase herself by having an affair with one?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Wangshi let out a howl and charged towards them, yelling, "You two damned devils, how dare you spread such rumors? I'll beat you to death!"

Liu Maolin and his brother stopped. Even if they were dissatisfied with their mother and sister, it was a family matter. Besides, this woman's words were too harsh. All three brothers had daughters, and this would affect their children in the future.

Liu Wangshi rushed over but was stopped by the woman.

"Stop making excuses. My family still has wheat and dried sweet potatoes that your daughter brought. What? Is your Liu family village rich?"

"You damned bastard, you can't spread rumors about my daughter."

"Rumors? How can I spread rumors when my own man is being served by someone else?"

Liu Maolin decided to stop arguing and walked a few steps towards Liu Sheng. Liu Sheng was so frightened that he took several steps back.

"Where did my sister go? Don't tell me you don't know. If you don't tell me, I'm going to call the police."

Liu's wife was dumbfounded. The police were involved in this too? Before she could start arguing, Liu Maosen cut her off, saying, "I'll accuse you of seducing a respectable woman, and the police will definitely handle it."

Mr. Liu was terrified. If this matter escalated and the police were notified, he would be in serious trouble.

“We were together the day before yesterday when a stranger cornered us. He made us sign something and then took Ximei away. That’s all I know.”

With a scream, Liu Wangshi charged at Liu Sheng, slapping him several times until blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. Liu Sheng's wife objected, and the two women began to fight.

After all, he was getting old, how could he be a match for Liu Sheng's wife Zhou Hong, who was in her prime? He pinned Liu Wangshi down and slapped her hard, saying, "Your own daughter is so shameless, how dare you come to us?"

Liu Wangshi lay motionless on the ground, but Zhou Hong, Liu Sheng's wife, did not notice. It was only when Liu Maolin and his brother rushed over and pulled her away that they discovered Liu Wangshi lying stiffly on the ground with a pale face.

Zhou Hong was startled, but she tried to remain calm and said, "Don't lie on the ground pretending to be dead. This isn't my fault."

The two brothers rushed to Liu Wangshi's side, "Mom, Mom. What's wrong? Get up quickly, the ground is cold."

But Liu Wangshi remained silent. At this moment, Liu Maocai arrived with his men.

Seeing his mother lying on the ground, he rushed over and pinched her philtrum, saying, "Mom, wake up, wake up."

When Zhou Hong realized that this matter had really gotten out of hand, she was so scared that she tried to run away, but Da Shan noticed her and immediately stopped her.

"What are you doing? Trying to be a pervert?"

"Don't try to bluff, you can't escape. You beat my mother unconscious and you think you can just walk away?" Liu Sheng and his wife were so frightened that they cowered to the side and didn't say a word.

Many people from Zhanggezhuang also came to see what was going on. Realizing the situation had escalated, they quickly went to find the person in charge.

Da Shan approached Liu Maocai and said, "Third Uncle, let's go to the hospital."

“Okay, let’s go now. Fellow villagers, if anyone can lend me a door panel, I, Liu Maocai, will repay you tenfold.”

"I have some at home, I'll get it for you right away." Upon hearing that this was Liu Maocai from Liujiatun, someone immediately offered a helping hand. Perhaps one day they might need someone's help.

The door panel was brought over, and Liu Maocai and Liu Maolin carried Liu Wangshi onto it. Dashan and Erlinzi then hurriedly carried the door panel to the township clinic.

Zhang Hongqi arrived as well. He saw Liu Maocai and the others, who were seething with hatred, but they still had to put on a show.

Liu Maocai took out ten yuan and handed it to Liu Maosen. "Second brother, you go to the hospital with Dashan and the others. My eldest brother and I will settle things here."

"Okay, I'll go then." After saying that, he went to catch up with Da Shan and the other two.

"Liu Maocai, what business is it of yours whatsoever with Zhanggezhuang?"

Liu Maocai ignored him and looked at Liu Sheng instead. "Are you two coming to the police station with me yourselves, or do I have to tie you up and take you there?"

"Liu Maocai, don't go too far! Kidnapping people in my Zhangjiazhuang?"

Liu Maocai turned around and said, "Zhang Hongqi, if you want to go to the police station with us, then come along."

Liu Sheng was from Zhanggezhuang, after all. Seeing this, the villagers, unaware of the situation, surrounded Liu Maocai. Their message was clear: you can't kidnap people.

Liu Maocai looked at Zhang Hongqi and sneered, "Let's see if I dare."

Shuangcun Xiaosuo, who was standing next to Liu Maocai, waited for Liu Maocai to speak.

A conflict was imminent. The old village chief of Zhangjia Village arrived. "What are you doing? Nothing better to do? Maocai, what brings you here now?"

"Uncle, Liu and his wife from your village beat my mother unconscious. She's in the hospital now, and I'm about to take them to the police station."

"What's your mother doing here?" The old village chief genuinely had no idea what was going on.