Guan Wenru glanced at the elderly people who had come out to stand up for the Zhang family.
Having been neighbors for decades, she naturally recognized these elderly women and recalled their fates in their past lives.
Most of the neighbors living in this area are capable.
Either their sons and daughters-in-law had studied abroad, or their ancestors had some assets and had been in business before and after the liberation.
So, once the movement began, their fate was predictable...
In chaotic times, the saintly one is always the first to die!
Danger is imminent; these people probably won't even be able to take care of their own homes.
How dare they interfere in other people's family affairs?
Guan Wenru sneered, and just as she was about to retort, Guan Wanxin squeezed the back of her hand slightly, signaling her not to make any rash moves.
In any case, these people are all elders.
Wenru in her family had to outwardly respect the elders so as not to give others cause for gossip.
Despite the neighbors' accusations, Guan Wanxin maintained a polite smile and said to those present, "You all don't know this, but there's a reason why I acted so ruthlessly today."
We've been neighbors for decades, and in all these years, when has my family ever been stingy?
Zhang Dakai is Yuanxiu's father. Just like you said, even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected. It is because of this blood relationship that I, Guan Wanxin, allow the Zhang family to live in my house, and the Zhang family's food, clothing and daily necessities are also purchased with my Guan family's money.
I ask everyone here, who can do what I have done? Who can financially support their ex-husband's family?
In fact, most of you here know what happened between Zhang Dakai and me. When he married into my family, it was written in black and white that he would never take a concubine.
But the year I was born, Yuanxiu redeemed a woman from Yanliu Lane and wanted to bring her into my Guan family.
He is such an unrighteous, treacherous, and faithless person. I ask you, who can forgive him?
But I forgave him. Not only did I forgive him, I also spent money to support his entire family. Isn't that enough?
But do you know what Zhang Dakai and this dancer said when they came to my house today?
They actually reached out to me for money. A cheating man and a dancer, who was also a mistress, came up to me and brazenly asked me for money.
Their behavior made me realize... I've spoiled them!
There aren't many people in our Guan family with income right now. My son and daughter-in-law are just ordinary teachers; their combined monthly salary is less than 100 yuan. We live on that 100 yuan, yet they still want to ask for money. Am I obligated to support them?
As everyone listened, they began to think that Zhang Dakai and Liu Shuzhen were not human.
They live in other people's houses, and it's one thing for them to pay for their food, clothing, and daily necessities, but they actually ask for money on their own initiative?
That's too greedy!
The Zhang family members looked ashen-faced. Meeting the disdainful looks of their neighbors, they wished they could run away, but they didn't know where to go!
Zhang Dakai gritted his teeth, "Guan Wanxin, you're kicking me while I'm down! I came back to help you back then, shouldn't you pay me back?"
"Yes, you did help the Guan family during those years. So, after the situation stabilized, didn't I give you 10 gold bars? You only helped me for three years, and I gave you 10 gold bars. Those were the only gold bars the Guan family had left. You still think that reward isn't enough?"
At this point, Guan Wanxin suddenly sneered, "After taking the money back then, you were unwilling to leave. You even went to Yuan Xiu and asked him to give you money."
There was no other way. In order not to make things difficult for Yuanxiu, I lent this courtyard house to your family. But what did you do after you moved in?
They send people over to freeload every now and then, and even the long-term workers you hire are paid by my family.
I've said anything to you when you have your nanny come over every month to collect the money for groceries.
Decades have passed, haven't I spent enough money on you already?
After saying this, Guan Wanxin took a few more steps forward, her eyes suddenly filled with tears, and said to her neighbors:
"Neighbors, as you all know, the business I used to have is gone. The savings I accumulated to support so many people for more than ten years have almost been spent. How can I support so many people now?"
My granddaughter got married a couple of days ago. As you all know, I love her dearly. To ensure she has a good life, I used all my savings as a dowry for her.
I'm penniless right now, and I rely on my son and daughter-in-law's salaries to survive. How could I possibly have the money to support Zhang Dakai's entire family?
As she spoke, Guan Wanxin burst into tears, her voice choked with emotion.
Guan Hongqi was heartbroken and wanted to rush over to protect her.
He wanted to punch those ungrateful Zhang family members directly.
Before he could even lift his foot, Guan Wenru, who was standing next to him, grabbed his wrist in time.
Guan Hongqi looked puzzled, as if asking: Sister, didn't you see Grandma crying?
Over the years, he had never seen his grandmother shed a tear.
So it turns out that Grandma can be sad too.
Grandma gets sad sometimes when she sees the couple in the next yard being all lovey-dovey!
In his anger, Guan Wenru whispered in his ear, "Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills. You don't need to do anything today, just watch."
Guan Hongqi: "??"
Is Grandma acting?
Before Zhang Dakai's family could say anything more, Guan Wanxin quickly announced, "Since everyone is here today, let's all be my witnesses. A country has its laws, and a family has its rules. My Guan family has an upright character and will never allow people of bad character to tarnish it!"
Zhang Dakai's actions over the years have made him unfit to be a father. I, Guan Wanxin, hereby formally declare that, from this day forward, my son Guan Yuanxiu and his family are completely severing ties with Zhang Dakai. From this day forward, we go our separate ways.
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