Wang Hong bought two large blocks of tofu on her way home from work that day. When she got back, she saw that Grandma Li had already steamed the vegetable buns, so she quickly made a pot of porridge.
Wang Dong and Li Qiuxiang returned one after another. After washing their hands, they ate steamed buns and drank porridge. Li Qiuxiang said, "Wang Hong, I found you a boyfriend at my workplace. Come back early tomorrow so you can meet him and see if he's a good match."
Wang Hong blushed and whispered, "Mmm." Wang Dong, still quite interested, asked, "What's the situation with the other party?"
Li Qiuxiang swallowed the bun in her mouth and said, "There's an older brother and two older sisters at home. If something happens, you can't rely on your family. The young couple should live on their own. If it's okay, you should make a decision quickly. Our unit will be allocating housing this October. If this young man gets married, he can get housing. He's a smart guy at work."
Wang Dong nodded and then asked, "Will there be any trouble at home in the future?"
Li Qiuxiang snorted coldly, "No matter how troublesome it is, it's not as troublesome as your family! It's already good enough that they don't mind your family's reputation. However, the elderly will live with the eldest son, and the house will also go to the eldest son. You can give him an annual pension, just a few yuan a month!"
Wang Dong had lost his initial enthusiasm and simply nodded, saying "Oh!" Then, thinking about how his family's reputation had long been ruined by Qi Zhifang and Wang Fang, he sighed.
Wang Hong kept her head down and didn't say anything. The next day after get off work, Wang Hong came home early, tidied herself up, and Wang Dong had bought half a pound of pig's head meat in advance. He mixed it with onions, stir-fried celery with shredded pork, stir-fried cabbage with tofu, and served it with a pickled vegetable. They made do with four dishes. A little while later, he and Li Qiuxiang pushed their bicycles in, chatting and laughing. A man who was about 178 cm tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, wearing a uniform, entered. He looked to be only a few years older than Wang Hong.
The two women glanced at each other, and Wang Hong blushed and ran back. During the meal, she introduced herself, "My name is Xu Tian, I'm 25 years old, and I've been a police officer for 7 years."
Wang Hong whispered, "My name is Wang Hong, I am 23 years old, and I work in a machinery factory."
Under Li Qiuxiang's deliberate guidance, the two were getting along quite well when an untimely voice rang out, "So that's why you left me alone in the hospital! You're on a blind date here! Wang Hong, do you have any conscience? I'm your own sister, and you just left me alone in the hospital without a care?"
Xu Tian frowned when he saw Wang Fang. Wasn't this the woman who had been beaten several times but refused to get a divorce? She had also caused a lot of trouble before because of her premarital pregnancy, and he had handled several of those cases.
Wang Hong was furious. Wang Dong stared intently at Wang Fang and said, "She's not your mother. Even if she were, you're married now. How could she possibly take care of you until you die? Why didn't you know your place in the hospital? You're shameless. If you're going to die, don't drag others down with you!"
Wang Fang looked at the person in the room with tears in her eyes, and said with tears streaming down her face, "Brother, I was beaten to death, I almost didn't make it back. I walked through the gates of hell and you say this to me? Don't you have a heart?!"
Li Qiuxiang sneered, "Why don't you ask Zhao Yunxiang if he has any conscience? We owe you something! You good-for-nothing, all you do is cause trouble for the family. Don't take my politeness for granted, get out of here!"
Xu Tian frowned slightly, then gave a polite smile and said, "Since I have things to take care of at home, I'll visit another day. You two go ahead with your business."
Wang Dong had just opened his mouth to ask her to stay when she was already gone. Wang Hong's eyes reddened, and she glared angrily at Wang Fang, her mind reeling. Seeing that she was gone, Li Qiuxiang ran out and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Come and see, everyone! Our broken drum is back! She's been acting like she's never seen a man before, afraid that scoundrel will abandon her."
Even if it kills you, you'll stick to them. They're more punctual than a salary. Once a month, they beat you up, dump you in the hospital, and leave. Then your family has to pay for your recovery before you go back to get beaten up again. Tell me, which good family can withstand this kind of torment?
"I was beaten so badly a few days ago I almost died. They dumped me in the hospital, and nobody even showed their face. My sister-in-law took care of me for a few days, and now I'm almost able to stand on my own two feet. What? Do they expect me to take care of you for the rest of my life? Doesn't the hospital have a cafeteria? Or are you handless? And you think you're so tough? You dare come to my door looking for trouble? Don't you have any shame?"
Wang Fang was furious when she saw Li Qiuxiang's fierce face. She cried out, "I'm already like this, why are you still forcing me like this?"
Li Qiuxiang snorted coldly, "What did I force you to do? Your tears won't work on me. And don't throw a tantrum at my doorstep. It's fine if you're shameless, but let me tell you, stay away from my house, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Wang Hong rushed out, grabbed Wang Fang, and dragged her out, ignoring Wang Fang's screams. She pushed her out the door and yelled, "Get out of here! I don't have a sister like you! Think about why everyone hates you and nobody cares about you! Shameless slut! Why doesn't Zhao Yunxiang beat you to death? That would be doing a public service!"
Then she went to her own room. Li Qiuxiang didn't care. If it weren't for the two thousand yuan and three rooms, she would have disgusted Wang Fang to death today.
She knew in her heart that Wang Fang had ruined her blind date today, so she went back and ate by herself, which didn't affect her appetite at all. Wang Dong was furious when he got back. This woman was like a leech. Luckily, she didn't have a child, otherwise he would definitely be a second Qi Zhijun. Just a few days ago, he saw Qi Zhijun go to the hospital for a checkup by herself without anyone accompanying her.
I couldn't help but think of Zhao Aiguo. Although I didn't have much contact with him, I occasionally heard Li Qiuxiang say that he was a filial child, incredibly good to his grandparents and parents. For a moment, I didn't know whether to feel indignant for Qi Zhijun or to feel sorry for myself. Meeting sisters like Qi Zhifang and Wang Fang was truly the worst luck imaginable.
That night he had a dream, a dream that was truly bright. His aunt, Xiao Wei, hadn't miscarried; she and his uncle had two sons and she remained devoted to the family. Zhao Aiguo and his younger brother, Niu Niu, were dark-skinned, thin, short, and useless. His mother hadn't made so many mistakes because of financial difficulties, his grandmother hadn't had a stroke, and in the end, he married his ideal woman, Sun Yan. He woke up laughing at this point in the dream, only to hear Li Qiuxiang snoring beside him.
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