Chapter 40 "Patriarch? You're awake?"
"Say less, why are you arguing with a child?"
The eldest brother of the Zhu family also felt aggrieved, but after all, she was his sister, so what could he do?
Moreover, the child is innocent. How can the grudges of adults involve the child?
"Hmph, if I were truly a petty person, he wouldn't have shown up at my house. Why would I be petty? Your whole family is ungrateful!"
Seeing that his wife seemed genuinely angry, Brother Zhu softened his tone.
"Sigh, you know that's not what I meant. I know my wife has the kindest heart. But Xiaoyu is just a child. When you made the steamed egg custard today, why didn't you make some for him too? This kind of differential treatment makes the child feel bad."
"Zhu Chengqi, I can't stand what you're saying. How do you know I didn't make it for him? He wasn't back yet. Did you expect me to sit at the front door with the steamed egg custard and rush up to him to eat it as soon as he came back?"
Brother Zhu realized he had misunderstood and quickly apologized.
"I'm sorry, honey, it was my fault. I gave my opinion without understanding the situation. I deserve to die!"
"Pah, pah, pah, what are you talking about death? It's very unlucky. But I always feel that Xiaoyu is really worthy of being raised by your troublesome sister. Sometimes he's quite scheming."
Thinking about what her son had said today, Sister-in-law Zhu's expression turned sour.
What an ungrateful wretch! He eats at her house and lives at her house, yet he bullies her son at school. He really doesn't know what's good for him.
Thinking of something, Sister-in-law Zhu quickly added.
"Don't try to be kind. His parents don't care about him. We've already done enough by making sure he's fed and clothed. With your meager salary, it's barely enough to support our two sons, not to mention your mother's illness. All of that requires money. I absolutely disagree with sending him to school!"
"I know, do you think I'm brainless? I'll definitely prioritize our little family first. As for the child, our family has done more than enough."
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The capital city, the Liu family.
"Xiaoyi, given the current situation of the Liu family, why do you still insist on staying here?"
Liu Chengxin is lying in bed now, his life hanging in the balance. You're supporting such a large family all by yourself, how long can you hold on? Just listen to your sister-in-law, let's go back, okay? Your sister-in-law promises you, she'll definitely find you a talented young man in the future.”
Chen Yi had long known that her opportunistic and fickle family would do such a thing.
She was quite surprised that he hadn't come for so long.
“Sister-in-law, do you dare say this to Chengxin’s face? You didn’t have this attitude when you asked Chengxin for a favor.”
Chen Yi sat on the sofa with a half-smile, took a sip of fragrant tea, and then spoke slowly.
"Xiaoyi, you really are clueless. How can things be the same now as they were back then? You know better than I do about the Liu family's current situation. Those families are practically besieging the Liu family right now. How long do you think you can hold out against the attacks of these powerful families?"
If you're not running away now, why are you rushing back? Wouldn't that be stupid? If you ask your sister-in-law, you should get a divorce right now, don't keep the children, don't bring anyone related to the Liu family, and come back to our home immediately.
Going back now might help your brother protect you a bit; otherwise, don't blame him for being heartless towards us. After all, we all have to make a living.
Ha, that's easy to say. But if she goes back to her parents' home, without their protection, she'll really be screwed over.
She knew exactly what kind of people her brother and sister-in-law were.
Seeing her sister-in-law looking at her with a mocking expression, Sister-in-law Chen couldn't hold back any longer.
After all, they certainly didn't have good intentions.
"Alright, sister-in-law, let's be frank. I know what my brother is thinking. He's afraid the Chen family will be implicated. Don't worry, although I won't get a divorce, you can completely cut ties with me. Don't worry, it won't affect you."
"Chen Yi, how can you be so ungrateful?" Although she said this, Chen's sister-in-law was actually relieved.
After all, she didn't come here today to take Chen Yi back.
Bringing a sister-in-law who has no further use to you home is just to cause her distress, isn't it?
But severing ties directly would damage her husband's reputation, which is why she made this trip.
"Alright, since you've already said all this, I won't try to persuade you any further. Tomorrow I'll have your brother put it in the newspaper. Don't blame us, we have no other choice."
After Sister-in-law Chen spoke, for some reason, a sense of unease welled up in her heart.
I have a feeling she'll regret it later.
But Sister-in-law Chen didn't take it to heart; she was currently immersed in the joy of finally getting rid of her troublesome sister-in-law.
Almost as soon as Sister-in-law Chen left, another group of people arrived at the Liu family's hall.
These people barged in aggressively, showing no regard for politeness whatsoever.
He sat on the sofa in the lobby, looking on with an accusing expression.
"Sister-in-law, you're a woman, yet you've been running around outside all day, showing your face in public. Do you know what people outside are saying about us?"
"They say the men of our Liu family are incompetent and irresponsible, leaving a woman to make her way in the world, calling us cowards and useless."
Sister-in-law, don't you have anything to say?
Chen Yi was puzzled. She knew all these people; they were basically just ordinary folks in the clan. She didn't understand why they were barging into the old house like this.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi finally understood.
These guys came here to seize power.
Unlike her calm demeanor when facing her own family, Chen Yi's face turned bright red with anger.
She felt sorry for her husband.
"Did they say something wrong? After your brother got into trouble, which of you came to visit him? Which of you had the sense to come and talk to me and help me out?"
Now that I've stabilized the situation, you rats came running because you smelled the aroma? Am I wrong to call you spineless cowards?
"The Liu family is full of talented people, I don't know how they could raise such parasites as you. How much has your eldest brother sacrificed for this family? How can you have the nerve to seize power when his life is hanging in the balance? Would any human being do such a thing?"
Chen Yi's words made many of the young people opposite her blush with embarrassment.
Clearly, they still have a conscience.
But in stark contrast is another group of people.
These are the key leaders who facilitated this action.
Instead of feeling ashamed, they looked fearless, and some even looked like they wanted to hit someone.
“Sister-in-law, I’m calling you sister-in-law to give you face. Don’t be ungrateful. The position of head of the Liu family has always been held by the most capable person.”
Liu Chengxin is indeed capable, leading the Liu family to new heights. But that doesn't stop him from dying soon! He's going to die, he's going to die, so why can't we fight for this position?
"If we don't fight for it, are we going to let outsiders take advantage of this?"
As he spoke, the man gave Chen Yi the middle finger in a very disrespectful manner.
"That's right, sister-in-law, you're an outsider, what right do you have to manage our Liu family? You're not qualified!"
"She's not qualified? Who is qualified? You bunch of useless trash?" A familiar voice rang out.
Chen Yi looked over in disbelief.
Upon hearing this, the group of young people who wanted to seize power were terrified, like cats seeing mice.
"Master, you're awake!"
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