Chapter 108 Building the Wall
Finally, it was the thought of my children and my parents that pulled me back to reality.
If I were to accidentally kill someone in this fit of rage...
Even if the other party deserves their punishment, she will still face a lifetime of imprisonment.
Parents, with their white hair, bury their black-haired child; the child loses his mother at a young age.
A single wrong decision can destroy an entire family.
She managed to suppress her murderous intent by clinging to this feeling of attachment.
This kind of scum doesn't deserve to be driven to her death.
Song Qiaoying quickly shook her head.
"No! You did the right thing! You have to use your brain to deal with those scoundrels, you can't just stupidly throw your life away!"
She reached out and patted Shen Cuifen's hand.
"If you had acted impulsively, they would have benefited instead. They deserved to die, but what about you? You were an innocent victim!"
"We can't let bad guys risk their lives for each other; that would be too unfair!"
She felt that her daughter had made the perfect move.
When those unbearable truths were revealed in public, even the usually indifferent village secretary slammed his fist on the table.
Lu Jianguo and his cronies can no longer hold their heads high.
Instead of settling the matter privately, Shen Cuifen chose to escalate the situation and expose the scandal to the public.
This move is even more ruthless than using a knife.
This was more satisfying than killing them with a knife.
Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them; at most, they'll die once.
But now, they have to live with shame, facing the shunning gazes of their neighbors every day.
Their reputation is completely ruined; everyone finds them disgusting.
This kind of punishment while still alive is far more agonizing than physical death.
Shen Cuifen didn't use a single knife or gun, yet she had already made them kneel down and beg for mercy in spirit.
The whole village will know about this tomorrow.
Those two had to walk with their heads down from then on, and anyone who saw them would spit on them.
Although Daqiao Village is small, news travels faster than the wind.
From under the old locust tree at the east end of the village to the well at the west end, people gathered in small groups to discuss the matter, their spittle flying everywhere.
Those who once looked down on Shen Cuifen now quietly nod in approval, saying she has "backbone."
As for Lu Jianguo, even dogs might bark at him in the future.
Shen Cuifen took the opportunity to get a divorce, which would not affect the future of her three children.
The divorce agreement was signed decisively, and the court's judgment was fair.
She didn't fight for a single penny more, only keeping her share of the land and property.
She was awarded custody of all three children, and her household registration was successfully transferred out.
She wants to support her family with her own hands and let her children grow up with dignity.
“Ke Cuifen, I still think you should take the child and go back to your parents’ home to live.”
Looking at her daughter's tired face, Song Qiaoying felt a pang of heartache.
She gently stroked Shen Cuifen's hair.
“It’s too hard for you to manage on your own. Go back to Shenjia Village. Your mother is there, there’s food to eat, and a place to live. We, the mother and children, can stick together and live a good life. Isn’t that great?”
"The Lu family is a filthy household. Who could stand seeing them all the time!"
Song Qiaoying became more and more agitated as she spoke, her brows furrowing tightly.
"Your mother-in-law's mouth is always sarcastic and sarcastic, your brother-in-law is no better, and your ex-husband is such a jerk. We see each other all the time, it's so annoying!"
Living in the same courtyard, yet surrounded by enemies, just thinking about it is infuriating.
Every day when Shen Cuifen goes out, she might run into her mother-in-law sweeping the floor with a cold face.
Or they might hear Lu Jianguo throwing things around in the house, implying that she is a "jinx".
Even the well in the yard became a battlefield.
Shen Cuifen resolutely shook her head.
"No, Mom, I insist on staying."
"If I leave, it's like admitting defeat. They're forcing me to leave, so I just leave? Wouldn't all the hard work and sweat I've shed over the years have been for nothing?"
“This house, this land, every inch of it was earned with my own sweat and toil. I absolutely cannot give it away to Lu Jianguo for nothing!”
She sacrificed her youth, health, and tears for this family business; how could she just hand it over to someone else?
"If we don't make him bleed a lot, wouldn't that be letting him get the better deal!"
Shen Cuifen gave a cold laugh.
"He cheated on his wife, cheated her out of money, assaulted people, caused a huge uproar, and then just walked away. The house and land are left for him to enjoy his life? No way!"
She not only wanted justice, but also wanted him to suffer.
"If I weren't afraid he'd resort to desperate measures, I wouldn't even want to leave him a single room!"
Although Lu Jianguo is a coward, who knows what he might do if he is truly driven to a dead end?
For the sake of her child, she had to be careful.
Her family, including her sister-in-law, persuaded her to return to Shenjia Village, for which Shen Cuifen was grateful.
She knew that her mother, brother, and sister-in-law all genuinely cared for her.
She kept this kindness in her heart.
But she couldn't let her own momentary comfort disrupt the family's plans.
But the empty room her parents mentioned was reserved for her younger brother, Shen Yongzhong.
He's about to be discharged from the military, so he'll need a place to stay when he comes back, right?
Shen Yongzhong has served in the army for five years and is about to retire and return to his hometown.
If she goes back and takes it, what will happen to her younger brother?
Do they live in cowsheds?
She couldn't let her parents be in a difficult position, and she couldn't let her younger brother suffer any injustice.
If she takes the child back to the village, will the villagers have anything to say?
Children will also be implicated and called "children without fathers".
Rumors can bury a person alive.
She wasn't afraid of hardship, but rather afraid of the impact it would have on her child.
Rather than going back to the village and being gossiped about, it's better to stay in Daqiao Village and make a living through one's own labor.
Here, at least she has land to cultivate, a house to live in, and dignity to uphold.
Staying in Daqiao Village means having a house to live in and land to cultivate.
She would rather see her enemy's frustrated face every day than hide at her parents' home and have to endure other people's attitudes.
She wants to live with dignity, support her children, and rebuild her life on her own.
This land witnessed her most difficult days, and it will also witness her rise again.
"But how can we leave you here alone?"
Song Qiaoying looked worried.
"You're raising three kids all by yourself now, farming, cooking—you're going to be exhausted!"
What made her even more uneasy was that the Lu family were not good people.
The two families have completely fallen out and are meeting every day; who knows when they might start fighting again...
Song Qiaoying didn't want to see her daughter get hit on the head again.
"Mom, don't worry, Lu Jianguo's strength is no match for me! If things really get out of hand, I'll just buy some bricks and build a wall between our two houses, then open a separate door so we can each go our own way and no one will get in anyone's way."
Shen Cuifen had already come up with a plan.
Since sharing a courtyard is a hassle, let's physically separate them.
She bought bricks and cement herself, building a safe boundary brick by brick.
Song Qiaoying mentally reviewed the layout of Shen Cuifen's house and realized that the idea was indeed feasible.
Once the wall is built and the door is opened, people will no longer have to pass in front of the Lu family's house to enter or leave, thus ensuring their safety.
This method is both legal and effective, and it doesn't cause any serious harm.
Shen Cuifen's actions were not only for safety, but also for dignity.
She wants to protect her home, her children, and the fairness that is destined for her in her own way.
This stubbornness is just like her younger self.
However, with only one empty room in their own home, it was impossible for Shen Cuifen to comfortably return to her parents' home.
Every time Shen Cuifen came back, there wasn't even a decent set of bedding.
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