Zhao Jifa was also startled. After realizing what was happening, he quickly pulled Zhou Li's hand and whispered, "Really, why are you throwing a tantrum? Let's talk things out..."
"What am I going crazy about? I'm having a fit of madness, like a sow having epilepsy or a crazy person acting crazy! You piece of trash, I'll show you today whether I'm in charge of this house or not!"
When Zhou Li met Zhao Jixue's angry gaze, she was not to be outdone and stepped forward to slap him across the face.
With a "smack," Zhao Jixue was instantly knocked back two steps.
Zhao's mother silently pulled Zhao's father back a little, not daring to even breathe loudly.
The children also quietly left the kitchen.
Zhao Jifa rushed forward to pull Zhou Li away, saying anxiously, "Why are you being so impulsive? Why did you hit someone?"
Zhao Jifa tried to smooth things over, but Zhou Li wouldn't have it and immediately shook off Zhao Jifa's hand.
Zhao Jixue snapped out of his daze and immediately shouted, "My parents are bullied by you and dare not speak, my older brother is manipulated by you and dare not speak either. Today I will teach you a lesson and let you know who you are!"
This wretched woman actually dared to slap me. Does she really think she's some kind of ancestor and that the whole family should worship her?
Zhao Jixue raised his hand aggressively at Zhou Li.
Seeing this, Zhao Jifa pretended to pull them away, saying, "You all calm down."
Zhao Jifa was just putting on an act; in reality, no one could stop him.
There's something he's embarrassed to talk about: he can't beat Zhou Li, so he wants to see if his younger brother can take care of her.
"Fine, fine, I'll show you who I really am today! You rotten thing, your parents didn't teach you anything, but I will!"
Seeing that Zhao Jixue was about to make a move, Zhou Li sneered and cursed him.
Do you really think Zhou Li is a pushover?
I've been holding back my anger for a long time, and now I'm finally letting it all out.
As Zhao Jixue's fist came flying, Zhou Li's fist also retaliated.
She has always been strong. Before she got married, she was a good helper at home. Even after she got married, she was not bullied because of her strength.
Zhao Jifa had tried to test her, but she had always fought back.
Her in-laws were useless, so she took on the main responsibility, but unexpectedly, managing the household caused resentment.
Looking at this family, Zhou Li felt only coldness in her heart. She was afraid that they would not be able to continue living like this. Since things had come to this point, what else did she have to worry about?
Fist against fist, Zhao Jixue was the first to feel the pain. His eyes widened, and before he could speak or raise his hand a second time, Zhou Li's second and third punches came crashing down on him...
It hurts, it hurts so much.
Zhou Li punched and scratched, grabbing Zhao Jixue's hair and slapping him across the face.
"You look decent enough, but you do all sorts of beastly things. Today, I'll let everyone see you, you son of a bitch!"
Zhou Li grabbed Zhao Jixue by the hair and dragged him out of the house. She shouted loudly, attracting the attention of the neighbors.
"You shrew, you vile woman, let me go..."
Zhao Jixue was beaten so badly that he had no chance to fight back and was in excruciating pain all over his body.
Hearing Zhou Li's insults, Zhao Jixue couldn't help but shout, "Mom and Dad, Big Brother, come and save me! This crazy woman is going to beat me to death!"
Hearing Zhao Jixue's cries, Zhao's parents were still preoccupied with worry for their son. Even after leaving the house, they dared not approach Zhou Li, who was acting so frantically. They could only anxiously plead from the side, "Daughter-in-law, please let go. He's just being unreasonable. Please, be magnanimous and don't hold it against him..."
"Li, if my son did anything wrong, I'll kneel down and apologize to you. Please let her go. If you have a problem, come at this old man like me!"
Zhao's mother knelt down before Zhou Li, crying, much to the astonishment of the neighbors who had come to watch.
"Zhou Li, haven't you made enough of a scene? Aren't you embarrassed enough already? How much more of a scene will you be satisfied with?"
Zhao Jifa felt ashamed and embarrassed under everyone's gaze. He stiffened his neck and roared at Zhou Li.
Zhao Jixue cursed viciously, "Brother, this woman has no respect for elders or manners. Divorce her and see how arrogant she can be after she's been living like a slut!"
Hearing Zhao Jixue's words and recalling what Zhao Jixue had said, Zhao Jifa lost his temper and couldn't help but yell at Zhou Li, "Zhou Li, do you believe I'll divorce you?! Don't think my Zhao family can't live without you! I've had enough of your mistreatment all these years!"
Zhou Li let go in a daze, staring at Zhao Jifa in disbelief. Her heart ached with pain.
What does her sacrifice even amount to?
Zhou Li glanced at Zhao's parents; their eyes were also filled with resentment.
Zhao's mother was still kneeling, her hands clasped together in prayer.
Zhou Li's hands trembled slightly, overwhelmed by the grievances in her heart. She looked coldly at Zhao Jifa and said, "Fine, let's get a divorce. I don't believe it. Do you think I, Zhou Li, will die if I leave your Zhao family?"
Since the Zhao family doesn't acknowledge her contributions, she might as well give up on this family.
Her children are all inside and none of them are coming out, which must be because they are blaming her as their mother.
Zhou Li seemed to have made up her mind, and after making this decision, she suddenly smiled.
Feeling instantly lighter, she walked straight to Zhao Jifa and said coldly, "Let's go. Go to the village and ask the village chief to write a divorce certificate. What's rightfully mine, Zhou Li's, should be given to me, not a penny less. And what's not mine, I don't want a penny of!"
Zhao Jifa felt very awkward. He wanted to say that he had acted impulsively, but so many people had heard it. If he apologized to Zhou Li now, others would look down on him.
Zhou Li reached the door and shouted at the house, "You three heard that, right? Your father and I are getting a divorce. Whoever wants to come with me, come out!"
She gave birth to all three children, and she still held onto a sliver of hope.
But she also knew that this was a minor possibility. She was usually busy, and her in-laws' complaints about her would definitely affect the children. After all, the three children always liked to go against her. In the past, she only thought of them as rebellious and disobedient, but now she didn't think that way anymore.
Her self-righteous sacrifices will not be met with gratitude, so even her own children may hate her.
Having reached this point, she was exceptionally clear-headed, and this question was solely to ensure she would have no regrets.
"You crazy woman, who can stand you? Nobody can stand you! You still want the child? The child is terrified of you, how could they possibly stay with you!"
Zhao Jixue mocked Zhou Li with sarcasm.
Zhao Jixue helped his mother up, then glared fiercely at Zhou Li and said, "Divorce? Look at yourself now, who will want you after the divorce!"
"Apologize to me now, admit your mistake to my parents, and my older brother might forgive you!"
After Zhao Jixue finished speaking, he reached out and tugged at Zhao Jifa.
Zhao Jifa snapped out of his daze and looked coldly at Zhou Li, saying, "Yes, my brother is right. It's not too late for you to apologize now!"
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