The Wu family didn't take Xia Jianguo's threats seriously at all. The one earning wages now wasn't Xia Jianguo, that good-for-nothing, but Xia Tao!
So as long as they don't get divorced, they have nothing to fear. Besides, Xia Jianguo is a good-for-nothing who can't even be touched. In the end, won't Wu Zhaodi be in charge of the family's money?
"Hey, what are you saying? It's like we're only after your two dollars!"
"That's right, brother-in-law! You've been bedridden for years, where would you get a salary? It's like we've taken advantage of you."
The Wu brothers looked completely indifferent and showed little respect for Xia Jianguo.
Xia Tao frowned deeply. How could he not know what these people meant? He said in a flat tone, "Dad, I won't hand over my salary anymore. I'm of age to get married, so I'll save the money for my dowry."
On the surface, he was saying this to his own father, but in reality, he meant it for the Wu family and other members of the Xia family to hear.
He could see his father's determination to get a divorce, and he also knew why the Wu family had agreed to let his sister hit Wu Baoping.
He couldn't stand the way the Wu family looked down on his father while trying to take advantage of him.
Wu Guangli was about to say something when Old Man Wu stopped him: "Let's go back first. Zhaodi, just listen to your in-laws and Jianguo and live a good life."
After finishing his sentence, Old Wu left with his family without mentioning that his grandson had been beaten.
The captain said a few more words, mainly telling the Xia family not to cause any more conflict.
The courtyard fell silent again. Old Mrs. Xia shouted at the top of her lungs, "What are you all standing around for? Get to work! Is dinner ready? All you do is wander around outside, and you don't do a single chore!"
Upon hearing her voice, the daughters-in-law immediately dispersed and went about their business. Xia Wan was stunned by her influence.
Xia Wan followed her father into the house, which Xia Tao had already cleaned up.
To her surprise, Wu Zhaodi returned to her thatched hut, carrying a quilt, and followed her in, saying, "I...I'll sleep in the same room as you and take care of you from now on!"
Today really scared her. She may have looked down on Xia Jianguo, this paralyzed man, but if they really got divorced, she would have a hard time making a living at her age.
"I don't need you. Taozi and I share a room. I'm serious about the divorce, and no one can change that. I hope you'll think it over carefully!"
Xia Jianguo lay half-reclined on the kang (a heated brick bed) against the wall, closed his eyes tightly, and when he looked at Wu Zhaodi again, his eyes were clear.
Xia Tao shook his head and looked around, interrupting Wu Zhaodi's words: "Mom, let me share a room with Dad. You can't handle Dad getting up at night by yourself."
He argued and got angry for too long today, and he didn't want his parents to continue arguing after everyone else had left.
Even though I'm divorced, I still don't want my parents arguing in front of me.
Wu Zhaodi glanced at Xia Jianguo, snorted coldly, and left with her blanket, muttering to herself, "This is something you didn't want to do, it has nothing to do with me. Don't go around telling stories and accusing me again."
Xia Jianguo twitched the corner of his mouth but didn't say anything. Instead, he looked at Xia Wan and asked, "Xiao Wan, you had the doctor examine your injuries when you were at the hospital. What happened?"
"I lied to them, Dad. You can do whatever you want without worry, it won't affect me! A few days ago I helped the police catch some thugs, and I heard there was a wanted criminal in there. The police even said they would send me a banner of appreciation!"
Xia Wan was afraid that her father would have some reservations, so she briefly explained how she had caught the wanted criminal, which reassured him.
"A wanted criminal? Xiao Wan, are you that fierce?" Xia Tao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. He had learned something new today.
A few days ago, I only heard my father say that my sister was strong, but I didn't expect that she was also good at kung fu. This really overturned his understanding.
My sister looks so delicate, thin and weak, but she's actually so amazing.
Since transmigrating, Xia Wan has been working hard to take care of her body, and after these days of recuperation, she has undergone many changes.
However, compared to those girls who ate and drank well, she still looked rather thin.
Xia Wan smiled and said, "It was just a coincidence. I thought he was just some street thug. I never imagined he would be a wanted criminal."
The group chatted for a few more minutes in the room before the call to eat came. The Xia family had originally planned to give Xia Wan a hard time during the meal.
However, Xia Jianguo's reaction today was a bit abnormal, so Old Man Xia told his family not to cause him any trouble and to wait until after this period of time.
Old Man Xia doesn't talk much at home, but when he does speak, no one dares to disobey him.
So when they were having dinner, someone came to call them; there was no scheme to prevent them from eating dinner.
The family sat around the simple dining table, eating their dinner in silence.
Although the food was simple, everyone ate it very seriously. Even Xia Yuanbao, that mischievous kid, didn't make a fuss and just stuffed mouthfuls of rice into his mouth.
The atmosphere around the dinner table was somewhat oppressive, with a tense silence permeating the not-so-harmonious family members.
However, Xia Wan was indeed satisfied with this state. She didn't want to be unable to eat properly and have to argue with awful people.
No one caused any trouble after the meal. Xia Wan patted her bottom, ignored the bowls and chopsticks on the table, and went straight back to her room to lie down.
The old lady Xia was muttering in the courtyard, spewing vulgarities, but she didn't name names and her words were very vague, so Xia Wan didn't bother with her.
Looking at the points in the system, Xia Wan realized she had gained quite a lot today. Besides the Xia family elders contributing the most points, the eldest son of the Wu family also contributed 8 points.
The others fall into the normal range, receiving only one to three points.
Xia Wan felt something was off about the elderly couple's points. He remembered that the human trafficker he encountered on the train had only contributed a maximum of 30 points.
What heinous things did these two people do? Did someone die? Xia Wan was completely baffled.
"Little system, what's going on with Grandma Wu and Grandpa Wu's points? And why do I feel like I've gotten more points from some people since I went to the countryside?"
[Each host has a different identity and different sins, so the points they contribute to you will naturally be different.]
For example, even if someone kills another person, the sins incurred are different depending on whether the killer is an ordinary person or a person with profound merit. The points awarded to you for this sin will also be different.
"You mean, this thing can offset good deeds against bad deeds?" Xia Wan was full of questions. This little system is pretty amazing!
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