Liu Haizhong was completely unaware of it.
What does it feel like for an older brother to watch his father brutally beat his two younger brothers from a young age?
From initial unease to later helplessness, and then to indifference, nothing more than developing an extremely cold personality.
As soon as he heard about the opportunity, he signed up without hesitation to go and support the Northwest.
The stick swung down through the air, and it landed on Liu Guangfu's head.
Liu Guangfu was completely terrified, his body trembling uncontrollably, and he dared not move.
"stop!"
"Guangfu!"
"Bang!"
Director Wang's furious shouts and Liu Guangtian's yells mingled together.
A few seconds later, Liu Guangfu's loud wailing could be heard.
The crowd watching the commotion inside the courtyard breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, at the last moment, Liu Guangtian pulled Liu Guangfu away, and the iron rod in Liu Hai's hand missed its mark.
He staggered as a result.
It was with this stumble that he woke up.
He saw Director Wang's furious face, Liu Guangtian's hateful eyes, and Liu Guangfu's fearful gaze.
All of this came together and formed one word in my mind—Oh no!
Director Wang was so angry that he was trembling all over, and even his voice was shaking: "Liu! Hai! Zhong!"
"Director Wang... Director Wang... You..." Liu Haizhong was completely stunned.
"What are you trying to say? What, now you dare to kill someone right in front of me?"
"No... Director Wang, I... I was just educating the child," Liu Haizhong tried to argue.
"Is this how you raise a child?" Director Wang pointed at the iron rod in his hand, which had bent after hitting the ground because he had missed. "Is this how you act as a father? You're too cruel, you..."
Director Wang wanted to say something more, but she felt her clothes being tugged. When she turned around, she saw a pair of stubborn eyes.
Liu Guangtian was holding Liu Guangfu in his arms. He pursed his lips, sniffed, and tried his best not to cry, but as soon as he opened his mouth, tears streamed down his cheeks: "Aunt Wang, could you let us divide the family property..."
Seeing Liu Guangtian's state, Director Wang's heart softened: "Where can you go after the family splits up..."
“Aunt Wang!” Liu Guangtian interrupted Director Wang, his voice filled with sorrow: “I’d rather starve to death outside. If this continues, we’ll be beaten to death… Please take a look.”
As he spoke, Liu Guangtian lifted up his own clothes, as well as Liu Guangfu's clothes.
In the dead of winter, the brothers' torsos and limbs were covered with scars of all sizes.
All the neighbors gasped when they saw the wounds.
Is this something a human being would do?
Is this a father beating his son? Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a prisoner being tortured.
"Aunt Wang, I really don't want to die here."
"Liu! Hai! Zhong!" Director Wang's anger surged: "Is this how you raise children?! Very well, you! Come with me! Come to the neighborhood office with me and explain what you've done. And you can forget about working as the second uncle in this courtyard!"
"No...no..."
Liu Haizhong tried to argue, but he was already speechless.
He glared fiercely at Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, not believing that the two could have gotten very far.
Are we just going to starve?
Thinking of this, he stopped talking and followed behind Director Wang, pondering how to deal with those two brats when they got back, without letting anyone see the injuries.
When they arrived at the entrance of the subdistrict office, Wang Shouren was already waiting there.
"Director Wang, where have you been?" Wang Shouren immediately went to greet Director Wang when he saw him.
Director Wang forced a smile and asked, "Shouren, is there something you need today?"
"Oh, is that so? I wanted to ask you about the division of the family property."
"Your family isn't..." Director Wang was somewhat taken aback.
“Oh, it’s not me, it’s… Hey, Guangtian, Guangfu, what are you doing here…” Wang Shouren looked surprised: “Well, Second Uncle is here too, let’s just go in and talk.”
Director Wang was completely baffled, like a monk who had been standing for a long time.
However, after entering the office, Wang Shouren did not keep Director Wang waiting and said directly, "I am asking on behalf of Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu."
"No, Wang Shouren! What do you mean!" Liu Haizhong slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
"What are you yelling about? What are you yelling about!" Director Wang's voice was even louder than Liu Haizhong's: "What, you want to hit someone here? You might as well hit me too."
"No, Director Wang, who would instigate others to split up their assets..."
"Shut up! Shouren, tell me, what are you thinking?" Director Wang was also having a headache. She supported the division of the family property, but what would happen afterward? She had no idea. Two children needed food and sleep, and another was still in school—all expenses. These days, no one has an easy life. Besides, their father was still alive; they couldn't just send him to an orphanage.
That's against the rules too.
"Director Wang, you probably don't know this, but the brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu are frequently beaten by their father, Liu Hai." Wang Shouren was about to introduce the background in a serious manner when Director Wang interrupted him.
"Shouren, just tell me straight. I saw the condition of these two children today." Director Wang said, glaring fiercely at Liu Haizhong, "If I had been any later, Liu Guangfu would probably have been beaten to death!"
"I..." Liu Haizhong wanted to say something, but didn't know how, so he could only lower his head.
"Is that so?" Wang Shouren said in surprise, clapping his hands. "That's right, that's what I was thinking. Liu Haizhong doesn't like these two brothers either, so let them move out and separate the family. It's better to separate now. If they really fight one day, it won't be good for either of them. Besides, maybe after separating the family, the conflict won't be so deep, and we can still retain some goodwill."
"But, after the family split up..." Director Wang didn't continue, but her furrowed brows revealed what she wanted to say.
“Oh, is that so? The factory is expanding, and coincidentally, I had one spot left. I figured I was all alone, so there was no use for it. I might as well give it to Liu Guangtian and let him work in the factory. That way, he can support himself and his brother. The two brothers can rely on each other, which is fine,” Wang Shouren said cheerfully.
"I disagree!" Liu Haizhong stood up abruptly.
He was burning with rage.
"You disagree?" Director Wang narrowed his eyes slightly. "What makes you disagree?!"
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