What's most infuriating is the conversation between a grandmother and her grandson—

"Grandma, I'm all grown up now. I'm a three-year-old now, and I can see through her little tricks. She can't even pretend to be a little convincing when she's lying, shame on her! Shameless!"

"My daughter is so wonderful and so smart!"

...

Whether provoked or overwhelmed by despair, the second son's wife frowned, jumped, and plunged into the river with a splash.

Then--

A series of bursts of laughter erupted behind me.

"Oh my goodness, is Zhao Youcai's second daughter-in-law an idiot? The water in this stream is so shallow that even a frog couldn't drown. Look at her legs, they're sticking out. Did she jump in to wash her shoes?"

"Absolutely! This morning I was thinking of washing my grandson's diapers by the stream! But the water was so shallow, I was afraid the diapers would get even dirtier!"

"If you ask me, Zhao Lao Er is really hungry. Is marrying such a stupid idiot a way to toughen him up, or is he planning to drive Zhao Youcai to his death?"

Soon after, villagers eager to see what was happening rushed to the Zhao family home and informed Zhao Youcai and his entire household.

Zhao Lao Er didn't go home at all; he was worried about the girl his wife had beaten causing trouble. He was afraid his third brother would get beaten up again because he was alone and vulnerable, especially since he was carrying his eldest son in his arms.

...

At this moment, the girl who was beaten is at home.

The third brother, Zhao Jianhua, forced a stiff smile, holding his little nephew tightly as he faced a dozen or so men who were glaring at him.

Oh dear, who can save me, so weak, helpless, and pitiful!