Seeing that both of them were nervous, Jiang Zhi did not intend to act kindly.
A compassionate heart, a ruthless approach, and the necessary dignity must still be maintained.
So he simply said that he was going to make a quilt and told Xu Genbao and the other man to make it well, and then he didn't say anything else.
Taking advantage of the opportunity to check the medicinal herbs in the warehouse, Jiang Zhi secretly observed the situation outside through the crack in the door.
He used to hit people, and now he's ordering them around. I wonder if he has any complaints.
Although Li Laoshi had sounded out Xu Genbao's opinion, he still decided to take a look himself.
Seeing that the couple outside did not show any dissatisfaction, he nodded secretly.
It's normal to feel uncomfortable after being hit, but to be able to act so convincingly for ten days or half a month requires skill.
She was overthinking it; at that moment, Xu Genbao and Wang Xiaoju truly harbored no resentment.
The reason for this was also due to the few blows she delivered.
Qin, who had always harbored resentment, complained throughout the village. Only then did Wang Xiaoju realize that Village Chief Jiang's beating involved pulling down people's pants.
The thought of being spanked naked in front of the whole village that day made Wang Xiaoju tremble: if she had been like that, she probably wouldn't have survived.
Aunt Jiang only hit herself twice, while Xu Genbao was hit the most, his back was bruised and battered.
Wang Xiaoju was spoiled at home. In the past, with her family protecting her, she would have taken it for granted that anyone who was good to her was entitled to it.
But now she's been kicked out by her family and is being ridiculed in the village, unable to hold her head up high.
In times of hardship, even the smallest act of kindness from outsiders is precious.
So Wang Xiaoju remembered how good it was that Village Chief Jiang hadn't pulled down her pants and hadn't beaten her so badly, and all her resentment was directed at her two sisters-in-law from her maternal family.
If they hadn't given me attitude every day, smashed pots and pans, and said such sarcastic things, I wouldn't have wanted to take more grain from Xujia Village and caused such a big mess.
Now, all she wants is to one day be able to hold her head high in front of those two women.
Xu Genbao held no resentment.
My mother and brother both said that if it weren't for Aunt Jiang's consideration that I was a member of the Xu family, she would have sent me directly to the county government this time.
First, they'd give him a beating to set an example; even if he didn't die, he'd have a few bones broken. Then he'd be imprisoned for a year or two.
Xu Genbao knew in his heart that if he went to the county government office, he would not be far from losing his family and his life.
Although the thorns on my back are still quite painful, they stopped hurting after a few days when they scab over.
When he left the Wang family, he heard those extremely sarcastic remarks and was looked down upon by the village. He wanted to stand up straight and be a person again.
Having the same idea in mind, the couple decided to work hard to earn money and go to a remote mountain village to learn a trade, unafraid of hardship.
Having lived in the town for a long time, Xu Genbao was very familiar with the surrounding villages and knew a few acquaintances. As long as one was willing to work hard, there was no need to worry about making money.
Wang Xiaoju used to stay at home taking care of her children and had never worked as a cotton fluffer.
Although I wasn't very skilled at first, I was young and quick-witted, and soon I was doing it quite well.
Seeing that the two people were not acting strangely, Jiang Zhi did not stay there for long and made an excuse to turn around and find Liu and Xu Genyou.
At this moment, Liu and her son were shelling corn at home, anxiously waiting for Jiang Zhi to arrive.
The moment she saw her appear, Liu dropped the corn in her hand and hurried over. She was no longer afraid of Granny Jiang. She leaned over and whispered, "Errui's mother, you said you wanted to make cotton wadding, so why did you let Genbao and the other person go out?"
It took so much effort to get him to change his ways and be willing to farm and work, but what if he gets wild outside and can't be reined in... Sigh, I'm telling you, this is no good.”
"Genbao told you?" Jiang Zhi asked in surprise.
She thought she would need to explain it in detail, but since Xu Genbao had already said it first, she saved herself the trouble of explaining.
“It wasn’t Genbao, it was Xiaoju who said it. She said that if Genbao went out, she would go with him, so that the two of them could go further away and make more money. She asked me to help her take care of the child.”
They even said they'd give me money every month, so I wouldn't have to work in the fields and could buy food and meat, without having to rely on anyone for my old age.
Mrs. Liu was so worried that her eyes and nose were all scrunched up. She said with concern, "It's my duty as a grandmother to take care of my grandson. I don't need her to give me money. I'm just afraid that she's just sweet-talking and will say these nice things to coax me."
They said all that, but in the end they abandoned their children and went off to enjoy themselves.
Jiang Zhi hadn't expected that just yesterday she had told Li Laoshi about cotton fluffing, and Wang Xiaoju had already told her mother-in-law directly.
Actually... it's easier to deal with people who speak up than those who keep things bottled up and do bad things.
Jiang Zhi sat down and husked corn with Liu Shi, speaking slowly: "Sister Liu, don't worry. People have legs. We've already beaten and persuaded those two. We can't tie them up every day. If they really want to leave, there's nothing we can do."
It would be better if everyone sat down and discussed it properly. If the two of them are determined to make some money, and it's inconvenient to go out with a child, then the family should lend a hand if they can.
There was one more thing she didn't say: she's an adult now, and if she really can't change, she'll have to give up.
Since the family has already separated, if you really can't bear to see the children suffer, giving them a bite to eat is already a kind act.
Xu Genyou remained silent until Jiang Zhi said, "I'll help if I can."
He muttered, "That's what I think too."
Three- or four-year-old children don't eat much; each person can eat their fill by saving a little bit. Nowadays, mothers don't need to work in the fields; they can stay home and do some housework and take care of the children.
However, Genbao's temperament is unpredictable; I'm afraid he might want one thing today and another tomorrow.
If she were working in town, it would be fine if she could come back every day. But Wang Xiaoju said that she would be gone for a month or two.
This takes too long. Even though I help him look after the crops, he still has to do the sowing and fertilizing himself.
Trying to do both at the same time not only interferes with farm work but also doesn't earn any money, unless one goes out to work for a few days during the off-season.
Jiang Zhi blinked. Thank goodness!
It seems Xu Genbao didn't reveal his intention to hand over the land to Li Laoshi to squander, otherwise Xu Genyou would have been furious.
And then there are the craftsmen who do business; naturally, they go wherever there is business.
There are always people waiting for business, not business waiting for people. It's normal to not be able to come back for months after finally finding a job and encountering good business.
Even in modern times with advanced transportation, it's difficult to return home even after working away from home for several years, let alone in an era when travel by carriage was difficult.
However, these words cannot be spoken yet; everything depends on what Xu Genbao and his wife think.
Jiang Zhi beckoned Xu Qiangzi, the eldest son of the Xu family, to come over, took out twenty coins and gave them to him, asking him to find Li Laoshi to buy some meat in town.
We're having dinner at Xu Genyou's house today.
Liu stopped her, saying, "Errui's mother, there's no need to buy meat if we just have a simple meal."
Xu Genyou got up and went inside to rummage through the bed, intending to retrieve the money bag that had been hidden at home.
Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "Sister Liu, Qiaoyun has been troubling you all this time. It's nothing for me to buy meat and vegetables, so please don't refuse."
Qiaoyun came to the village to listen to lectures from time to time during the past month. She would come to Liu's house for water and other necessities, and Liu took good care of her.
Jiang Zhi wanted to liven up the atmosphere at the dinner table so she could say some things to Xu Genbao and his wife.
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