Before the village head could finish speaking, his eyes glazed over.
I don't know what he's thinking.
After an incense stick had burned, Yan Xia left the clinic with Jin Yu.
Some things should be left unsaid, if this happened to her.
She would report it to the authorities and have He Tian arrested, tricking her daughter into taking her body. Even if she couldn't put him in jail, she would at least make him get a beating.
Then, taking advantage of the dark and windy night, we'll physically castrate him.
This is to vent my anger.
But this was, after all, Bai Lizheng's family matter, and as an outsider, she could only offer advice.
If she hadn't taken the initiative to tell Bai Lizheng the true nature of the He family, Yan Xia would have pretended not to know.
Since I've already been dragged into this, there's no harm in saying a few more words.
Back home, Yan Xia quickly went into her study and began drawing.
She's so busy that once she finishes this task, there's another one waiting for her.
In the evening, Bai Xiangsong went to the street and bought a few steamed buns to take back to the clinic, where he shared them with his family.
Because they couldn't bear to stay at the inn, they slept on the floor at the clinic.
Sleeping on the floor is very common here, because even if you stay in a shared dormitory, it still costs a few coins per person.
Not everyone is willing to spend this money.
Just make do for one night.
As soon as it was light, the Bai family left the clinic in their oxcart without even having breakfast.
They went straight to the He family's house.
It's time to put an end to this.
"Bang bang bang—"
"Open the door—"
Bai Xiangsong pounded on the He family's gate.
The wooden door was old and worn out, and it was pounded until it crumbled.
"Creak—"
It was Jiao'er who opened the door again.
The Bai family went inside and found the He family mother and son already sitting in the main room, but Bai Ruixue was nowhere to be seen.
"Where is Xiaoxue?" Bai Lizheng asked.
"Her? She went to wash Xiaotian's clothes." Madam Song was holding a white glazed teacup with six pink orchids painted on the outside.
On the inner side, there is a crack that only she can see.
The teacup didn't contain any expensive tea leaves.
They were all cheap and inexpensive broken tea leaves.
She took a sip of tea and squinted her eyes as if savoring abalone nectar.
It's as if this tea is incredibly delicious.
However, the broken leaves in his mouth were swallowed down with the tea.
It tastes bitter and hurts your throat.
"Xiang Song, go and fetch your aunt. Don't let her wash another piece of clothing! Song, I didn't want to argue with you at your age, but you think you're worthy to order my pampered daughter around? Do you think she's your maid, ordering her around like that!"
Bai Lizheng's anger surged within him; he wished he could rush up and slap Song Shi a few times.
But reason told him that he couldn't lay a hand on a woman.
That way, even if you're right, you'll end up being wrong.
"Dad, you're here? I heard your voice while I was doing laundry. It really was you. Dad, are you still feeling unwell? What did the doctor say? Are you alright?"
Just as Bai Xiangsong stood up, Bai Ruixue came in with wet hands.
"You just do the laundry because she tells you to? A woman shouldn't be so lowly! Is this how I raised you?"
Bai Lizheng was furious whenever he saw her.
"Dad, it wasn't Mom who made me wash; I wanted to wash myself."
Bai Ruixue shrank back in fear and walked to Song's side.
Last night during dinner, she vaguely noticed that Jiao'er's gaze towards Brother Xiaotian was a little strange.
But he didn't dare to ask in public.
All I can do is sulk.
Just then, Bai Ruixue was awakened early in the morning by the noise of Jiao'er sweeping. Seeing Jiao'er touching He Tian's personal clothes, Bai Ruixue was furious, and the two almost got into an argument.
Finally, she successfully took He Tian's clothes and happily squatted down by the basin to wash them.
"Mother? Your mother is right in front of you! Who are you calling 'Mother', you brat? Huh? I'm going to beat you to death, you beast!"
Bai Lizheng suddenly stood up, and his ferocious face made Bai Ruixue cry again.
Even Bai Zhaoshi, who always doted on her daughter, turned cold.
Her own daughter calls someone else "Mom".
Who could stand that?
"Alright, since we've come to talk business, stop whining and speak properly. Farmers really don't know any manners. Xiaoxue, come, sit next to your mother, and let's talk about your marriage properly."
Song pulled Bai Ruixue to sit on the right, while He Tian sat on the left.
She had a very kind appearance.
It was as if she were Bai Ruixue's biological mother.
"Discussing marriage? What a load of rubbish! Call it off! Xiaoxue, if you still consider me your father, then come home with me. We won't get married. I'll take care of you for the rest of your life. Your older brother and sister-in-law are so good to you, and Xiang Song is earning quite a bit now. Our family will get better and better. Come back with me; we'll accept this loss—"
Bai Lizheng's lips trembled slightly, his eyes were moist as he looked at his daughter, as if he had a thousand words he wanted to say, but the occasion was not right, so he could only keep them to himself.
"I don't want to. I've already given myself to Brother Xiaotian. Father, please don't force me. I beg you, I just want to marry him. Mother is very good to me, and I will be happy. Father, why do you have to ruin my life? If I really go back with you, what will the villagers think of me? Those gossipy women will only laugh at me for being an old maid who can't get married. Am I supposed to stay at home every day?"
Bai Ruixue gripped Song's arm tightly as she spoke.
They were terrified of being forcibly dragged away.
This scene pierced the hearts of the Bai family.
Bai Li closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Then he lifted his eyelids and continued speaking.
"Dad will find a way to get you a job in town. If the family makes money in the future, Dad will buy you a small house. If you don't want to stay in Shuangqiao Town, that's fine too. There are so many towns and cities around here. You can go wherever you want. Xiaoxue, come home. Don't make your mother sad."
As he spoke, Bai Ruixue looked at her mother.
All that could be seen was that Bai Zhaoshi's face was covered in tears.
She was already sobbing uncontrollably.
However, her gaze only lingered for three seconds before being forcibly diverted by Song's words.
"Have you thought about what would happen if she were pregnant with the He family's grandson? Are you suggesting that she, an unmarried woman, give birth to the child and raise it alone? Aren't you forcing her to die? Xiaoxue, don't be afraid, your mother is here. Your mother will protect you. I'm determined to have you as my daughter-in-law."
Song grabbed Bai Ruixue's hand.
She placed her hand on He Tian's hand, and the three of them held hands tightly, as if the Bai family were the villains who had come to separate them.
"Has a child? If so, just force-feed her a bowl of medicine and abort her! What's the point of giving birth? What kind of good child can your family produce! Even if Xiaoxue never marries and can't have children, I'll still raise her. Ruiji, Xiangsong, give me an answer: if I die, will you take care of Xiaoxue for the rest of your lives?"
Bai Lizheng's voice was impassioned as he looked at his son and grandson.
Waiting for their reply.
"Dad, Xiaoxue is my own sister, that's for sure."
"Of course I will take care of Auntie, but Grandpa, you mustn't say anything unlucky."
The Bai Ruiji father and son are the most filial.
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