Enraged that Zhang Yumei had exposed the truth, Xu Weimin shouted, "Sister-in-law! How could you say that about Mom!"
“Back then, the social environment was just that bad. Everyone was starving. How can you blame Mom? Besides, Mom and Dad both said that Xu Fang ran off with someone else on her own!”
Xu Weimin would never admit to what happened back then. Although many villagers had secretly sold their daughters, it was one thing to do it, but to do it openly was another.
Zhang Yumei felt that Xu Weimin was shameless as always, even after ten years.
"Don't you know that the incident from back then is on file with the police?"
When Zhang Yumei mentioned divorce, Xu Weiguo pushed his grandmother away and stood behind her. Xu Weiguo did have some expectations of his grandmother; he had always longed for his parents' love.
However, once Zhang Yumei mentioned divorce, all these desires vanished!
He and Zhang Yumei still have a very good relationship. They've been married for so many years, how can they get a divorce!
Besides, Zhang Yumei has borne him children and worked hard for him for so many years. If it really comes to divorce...
Xu Weiguo was certain he would leave with nothing. He knew very well what kind of people his parents were. Even if he was penniless, they would kick him out if he couldn't give them what they wanted.
Otherwise, Xu Weiguo wouldn't have demanded to sever ties with his family after the family split up back then. He was afraid that once their lives improved, Grandma Xu and the others would come back and ask him to help Xu Weimin again.
He has a bit of a mother complex, but he's not stupid.
“There are indeed records. After my second sister told me about it, I checked the records from that year.”
"It clearly states above that Xu Fang was sold to human traffickers and subsequently settled in Chenjia Village. What else can you say?"
Xu Weiguo was very happy to see Xu Fang, but he did not completely believe her words. The next day, he went back to the Public Security Bureau to check the files.
After finding him, he told Zhang Yumei about it. So Zhang Yumei knew that the police had records of the case from that year.
Xu Weimin really hadn't thought of that, but: "Even if she was sold to human traffickers back then, who can prove that we were the ones who sold her?"
“She’s Mom and Dad’s own daughter. How could they possibly sell her? You agree, right, brother?”
Xu Weimin simply won't admit it. He's not afraid unless there's direct evidence to prove it.
Xu Weiguo hadn't expected that even now, they wouldn't admit it. However, they really didn't have any concrete evidence to directly point to them.
Xu Weiguo looked at Xu Fang with some worry, unsure of what to do next.
Xu Fang suddenly realized that her younger brother was truly terrifying. Her original plan was to first ask why he had sold her.
Then ask why she lied and said her older brother wanted to sell her. She simply denied it.
Moreover, upon hearing that the Public Security Bureau had a record of it, he remained completely calm and composed.
Xu Fang suddenly realized that not choosing to go home after being sold and rescued was truly the best thing she had ever done.
Xu Fang looked into Xu Weimin's eyes: "Whether it's true or not, you know it yourself. I was too stupid to even think of asking you guys for clarification."
"Anyone who would sell their own sister is no saint. Since I'm here, I can't leave empty-handed. I'm severing all ties with you and never seeing you again!"
"No! I disagree!"
Upon hearing this, Grandma Xu immediately objected. Since Xu Fang was still alive, she had to be filial to her! How could she sever ties with her?
Xu Fang ignored him and continued speaking to Xu Weimin: "If you don't make my parents sever ties with me, I'll go to the Revolutionary Committee gate, squat there for days and nights, and tell everyone I meet about your actions back then."
"Although there's no direct evidence, do you think doing this will have any impact on you?"
Whether it has an impact or not, it definitely does!
Although he was the deputy director of the Revolutionary Committee, there was a director above him, and he wasn't the only deputy director.
If Xu Fang really does that, it would be giving them leverage over us!
Xu Weimin knew the gravity of the situation, but Grandma Xu didn't. In Grandma Xu's mind, Xu Weimin was someone who could control everything. After all, over the years, so many things had happened, and their family had only gotten better and better.
So she said nonchalantly, "Go ahead! Go if you dare! Let's see who will listen to you and who will believe you!"
Xu Weimin wasn't as naive as Grandma Xu. He pulled her behind him and stepped forward, saying, "Second Sister, we're all family. Is it necessary to make such a scene?"
"Have you been misled by some people with ulterior motives? We are siblings."
Some people with ulterior motives—Zhang Yumei said, "Now you know to say you're siblings? When you did such beastly things back then, why didn't you remember you were siblings?"
"What business is it of yours, an outsider, to have us siblings talking?"
If you were to ask who Xu Weimin hates the most, Zhang Yumei would definitely be on the list. His brother used to be so easy to please, but ever since he got married, this woman, Zhang Yumei, has taken away most of his money.
If it weren't for her, how could he possibly be short of money? And if he weren't short of money, why would he have sold Xu Fang?
Yes! That's exactly it. It's all Zhang Yumei's fault, that wretched woman!
Xu Weiguo scolded, "Xu Weimin, how dare you speak like that! That's your sister-in-law!"
"No, I can't accept the title of his sister-in-law. Anyway, we've already severed ties, so we're strangers now."
Xu Fang looked at Xu Weimin in front of her, her heart unmoved: "I still stand by what I said, if we don't continue to kiss, then let everyone know about this."
"If you don't care and it won't affect your work, then I'll leave now."
Xu Weimin looked at Xu Fang and felt that he really didn't understand this second sister. She used to be very timid and submissive, and she didn't even dare to raise her voice to him.
Why have you suddenly become so bold? You actually dare to negotiate with him.
"Since you're so determined to sever ties, then so be it. But Second Sister, you should think this through carefully. Once we sever ties, we'll have no relationship left."
"If you ever need my help with anything in the future, it will be very difficult."
Xu Fang found Xu Weimin's words laughable: "Don't even think about it. No matter what happens in the future, I will never come to you for help!"
"Write the letter of severance of ties now, and we'll go to the Public Security Bureau to get it stamped and confirmed shortly."
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