The uncles and grand-uncles were so angry that their faces turned red. This ignorant shrew drove her dutiful son away and left behind a worthless thing to be treasured. With a son and daughter-in-law like this, and a good-for-nothing grandson who only knows how to sponge off his parents, the Su family can forget about going far.
The old village chief moved his cane, which struck the ground with a sound, temporarily calming the somewhat chaotic scene.
He glanced at Old Man Su, his eyes filled with disapproval. Don't think he's too old to see; it was this old rascal giving his ignorant wife a knowing look.
His gaze fell on Old Lady Su, filled with disdain. From the moment Su Zhengde married her, he knew this woman was no good. Now it was proven true: twisted thinking, immoral, ignorant, lazy, greedy, shameless, and stupid.
"Zhengde's wife, don't be so presumptuous." The old village chief's voice rang out, and Old Man Su tensed up.
Decades have passed, and you're still the same, without the slightest improvement. Zhengde, you're as shameless and brazen as ever. Humph, don't think that just because I'm old and have a bad memory, I'll forget things.
If I hadn't pleaded for you back then, how could you two be standing here with both your arms and legs intact? Back then, Old Man Su's parents didn't agree to him marrying the current Old Woman Su. They had an unplanned pregnancy, a fact known to few. Those in the villages who knew about it were worried about its reputation and the marriage prospects of unmarried couples.
The plan was to punish them: the woman would be drowned in a pig cage, and the man's legs would be broken. In those days, outdated ideas still prevailed in remote areas, and many places still dealt with cases of unmarried pregnancy according to the old ways.
Old Su's father went to the village chief for help. The village chief and Old Su's father had a good relationship, so he helped. The village chief's family had produced generals during the Qing Dynasty and again during the Republic of China era. The village chief himself had participated in the War of Resistance against Japan, and his son was also serving in the army. Therefore, the village chief gave him face, and the leaders of both villages complied. The aftermath of this incident was that Old Su married Old Lady Su, and Old Su beat up his father.
Since the villagers have asked me to be the notary, I will be fair and impartial. You have no shame in refusing to sign this family division agreement; in our village, there's no one like you two.
Do you even deserve to be parents? You treat your two sons differently, the older one like a treasure and the younger one like trash.
Back when you three brothers divided the family property, your father didn't kick you, the youngest son, out, nor did he withhold your share of the house and money. How come you're so shameless as to do these things now that it's your turn? The old village chief has really humiliated Old Man Su.
Old Man Su and Old Woman Su blushed as the old village chief spoke, but dared not refute him. The old village chief was not only their savior, but any of his sons or grandsons who dared to lay a hand on him would be beaten half to death.
Old Man Su and Old Woman Su were speechless, but there was still a foolish eldest son, Su. Although he dared not say anything to his elders, he dared to attack Su's father.
Second brother, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but you're being unfilial by forcing our parents like that. Everyone in the village knows you, and they'll definitely talk about how unfilial you are.
So many years have passed, and you're only now bringing this up? What's the point of signing any family division documents? And what's wrong with your parents giving birth to you and raising you? Isn't it their duty to ask for something from you? Besides, you weren't there to serve them, so giving them something or some money is perfectly normal.
According to my older brother, I should apologize to our parents and admit my mistake, and then never mention the family division document again. Why be so formal with family?
Everyone present, except for the people from the old house, thought that Boss Su was really not very bright. No, he was just a smart aleck who thought himself clever, but in reality, he was just plain stupid.
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