“Zhang Cuihua, your son is Chaoxiong, he’s sick! How dare you call Taozi a dung beetle? Does he stink as much as your Chaoxiong? No kindergarten will accept him, he was kicked out, do you think nobody knows that?” He Jiqin cursed.
She can't use her hands, but she can use her mouth, so she won't suffer any loss.
In short, both of them believed it was the other's grandson's fault, and that their own grandson was the most innocent and pitiful, leading to a heated argument.
But Zhang Cuihua's words did indeed remind the parents watching the play.
Liu Shengrui's transformation is evident to all.
Tao Hejun's unruly and domineering behavior as a child in the compound was also well-known.
In comparison, the vast majority of people chose to believe in Liu Shengrui, who has already changed.
"Xiao Rui used to be quite troublesome, but he's changed for the better now. Why can't he change? It's good to admit your mistakes and correct them. He's a good kid now. We can't keep bringing up the past. That's not a good thing!"
"Yes, Xiangxiang and Xiaorui have been playing together for quite a while now, and I've never seen him bully Xiangxiang. He has really changed for the better. Aunt He, are you just jealous of him?"
"Taozi has been the bully of our compound since he was a child. Which kid hasn't been bullied by him? And has anyone seen him change? He's still the same as before. I think it's all because Aunt He spoiled him. Today's incident was most likely started by Taozi!"
"That's right. I reckon Xiao Rui was forced to fight back, so the one who started it is definitely at fault!"
He Jiqin had the upper hand, and Tao Hejun was particularly proud, thinking that his grandmother was the most powerful and could stand up for him.
Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better.
These parents, who were watching the drama unfold, overwhelmingly chose to believe Liu Shengrui.
Liu Shengrui was a little worried because he was at a disadvantage earlier. He thought his grandmother couldn't win the argument and wondered if he should cry louder. But his help came unexpectedly.
“The eyes of the masses are discerning! Everyone has seen how Xiao Rui behaves. He Jiqin, you can’t sway her with just a few words!” Zhang Cuihua retorted firmly.
He Jiqin didn't expect these people to meddle in her affairs. She thought that as long as she won the argument with Zhang Cuihua, that would be enough. Little did she know that these people would start blabbering and condemning her own grandson.
"Grandma—" Tao Hejun was truly devastated this time.
If he cried at first because he was pushed unexpectedly, and later because Liu Shengrui wronged him by twisting the truth, then he is crying now purely because he is angry and aggrieved. He is full of resentment and doesn't know how to vent it, so he can only wail and cry bitterly!
how so?
Tao Hejun is the real little tyrant, but today he was actually tricked by Liu Shengrui. What a disgrace!
"Grandma, scold him, scold him! It was all Liu Shengrui's doing, it was all his fault. He framed me and bullied me, Grandma, scold him!" Tao Hejun couldn't handle it herself, so she could only ask her grandmother to vent her anger.
“Our Taozi isn’t wronged. Taozi isn’t afraid. With Grandma here, no one will bully you,” He Jiqin said, glaring hatefully at Zhang Cuihua and Liu Shengrui.
"Let me tell you, this isn't Taozi's fault. Did anyone see Taozi push someone? If no one saw it, we can't admit to it. What, are you going to vouch for Liu Shengrui?"
It has to be said that having some education is still quite helpful.
Even though these military wives verbally favored Liu Shengrui, no one had actually witnessed it, and none of the children present saw it either, so no one dared to step forward and vouch for him.
What if things take a turn for the better someday? Wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?
"Oh, so you've all quieted down now? Weren't you all jumping around a bit earlier?" He Jiqin said sarcastically. Since no one could vouch for her, she could stick to this point.
The worst-case scenario is that the two sides reach a stalemate and neither gains anything.
"Who saw our Xiao Rui push someone again?" Zhang Cuihua was quick to learn this time.
Thus, each side had its own version of the truth.
The wives of the soldiers around them couldn't stand it any longer, and finally someone stepped forward to mediate and get both sides to back down.
“We all live in the same compound, we see each other every day, why make things so tense? I see both kids have fallen, why don’t we just let it go?”
"Yes, it's not good to make a big fuss. Isn't this just making us a laughing stock? Aunt He, Aunt Zhang, we all have our pride. There's no need to keep this up, right?"
"If each of us takes a step back, this matter can be dropped..."
Everyone stepped in to smooth things over. He Jiqin and Zhang Cuihua both understood that, given the current situation, it was impossible to completely destroy the other party's reputation, and arguing further would be pointless and fruitless. It was better to back down gracefully.
“I’m a civilized person, I won’t argue with those ill-mannered people. Taozi, let’s go home!” With that, He Jiqin left with her eldest grandson.
Although Zhang Cuihua chose not to continue arguing, she wouldn't be swayed by verbal concessions.
"Little Rui, you've really suffered a great injustice today! But it's okay, those bad people can't frame us. Our little Rui is the best, a good baby. Everyone knows that little Rui wouldn't push people!" Zhang Cuihua deliberately shouted loudly.
"Mmm." Liu Shengrui nodded and was picked up by his grandmother.
Today's events have once again confirmed what Liu Shengrui was thinking.
His plan was indeed flawless!
During the argument, so many military wives sided with him and spoke up for him, even though the truth was that he pushed Tao Hejun. Reality was still in his favor.
So Teacher Mao's advice to be obedient and well-behaved so that others would think he was a good child was very helpful.
In the future, if Liu Shengrui encounters a similar situation again, he will know how to deal with it.
It allows you to avoid being mistreated, criticized, or punished.
Perfect!
Zhang Cuihua carried the child home, and as soon as she got home, she proudly recounted what had just happened, talking animatedly with great enthusiasm.
"Dekai, Youyou, you wouldn't believe it! That He Jiqin is such a shrew, so domineering! But it's no use!" Zhang Cuihua said smugly, feeling a sense of satisfaction just thinking about the scene. "You didn't see it, did you? It was so satisfying! All the military wives were speaking up for Xiao Rui, saying that our Xiao Rui has changed a lot and is now a good boy who wouldn't push people!"
"I, Zhang Cuihua, have never argued with such confidence before. It feels so good, so very good!" Zhang Cuihua pinched her eldest grandson's cheek and praised him, "Xiao Rui, you've really made your grandma proud, and made our Liu family proud!"
Mo Youyou and Liu Dekai found it extremely novel when they heard it!
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