It's obvious why Ye Beiping wanted Wu Guangfa to call these elderly people over.
Why is it said that many families split up in this era?
It's all because they're poor.
Some are too poor to support their parents in old age, while others are simply malicious and don't want to provide for their parents in their old age.
The former might be forgiven, while the latter are considered enemies.
One person seeing this wouldn't cause much of a problem, but the combined power of many people is not to be underestimated.
"Beiping." Wu Guangfa led more than a dozen elderly villagers to Ye Beiping and called out enthusiastically.
Ye Beiping smiled and nodded: "Uncle Wu, hello to all the grandpas and grandmas."
Seeing his warm greeting, the elderly people also smiled broadly, like chrysanthemums blooming in their eyes.
"Oh my, isn't this Beiping?"
"That's right, I heard that kid is making a lot of money out there."
"Beiping, my grandson is such a good-for-nothing. If you have time, you'd better help me teach him a lesson."
...
Ye Beiping, who was a free spirit in the village, was probably most liked by these elderly people.
Why?
Needless to say, in the hearts of the elderly, the most obedient child is not necessarily the most beloved; the most mischievous and naughty child is the most adorable.
They can forgive as long as it's not something unforgivable.
Who hasn't done a few ridiculous things when they were young? The older you get, the more you reminisce about your carefree and spirited youth.
Moreover, Ye Beiping would also help discipline the younger generation. If they were disobedient, they couldn't be disciplined at home, but Ye Beiping would teach all the young people in the village a lesson outside.
Whether it was sincere or not, every time he said something to teach a lesson, it made these elderly people feel better.
What made you talk back to your grandfather?
Things like telling you not to listen to your grandma.
Ye Beiping smiled sheepishly at the elderly people.
While things were going on a friendly way, Ye Sheng and Jiang Enhua were completely bewildered. What was going on? Was the old man holding a big meeting?
Even if it's a big meeting, why hold it at their house?
Ye Sheng had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but he still mustered up his courage and asked, "Beiping, did you call this person?"
“Not bad.” Ye Beiping immediately stopped exchanging pleasantries and turned to Ye Sheng, saying, “Second Uncle, my mother and I have come to pick up my grandfather for the New Year, as a way of showing our filial piety.”
“But you won’t let us pick you up, and you won’t let my mom and me leave. Of course I’m going to have the villagers come over and have a good talk with you. What kind of logic is this?”
Seeing Ye Beiping's overbearing manner, Ye Sheng and Jiang Enhua instantly understood.
This guy isn't here to see the old man; he's clearly here to cause trouble.
Jiang Enhua instantly turned hostile towards Tao Qiuyan, revealing a vicious expression as he pointed at her and said, "Tao Qiuyan, I never realized you were so malicious. You pretended to be here to pick up the old man, but I never expected you to resort to such tricks behind my back."
"I've really underestimated you all these years."
Suddenly being targeted by the village's second shrew, Tao Qiuyan was speechless.
She knew nothing about what was happening; she had only come to pick up the old man. How did things turn out like this?
He glanced back at Ye Beiping.
Ye Beiping gave Tao Qiuyan a reassuring look, then stepped forward and sneered, "Second Aunt, don't talk nonsense. We came to pick up my grandfather, but you're the ones who won't let us, and you're even forcing my mother and me to bring money and meat."
As he spoke, he tearfully recounted his story to the elderly men and women who had come:
“You are all respected people in the village, please help me. I just got back a few days ago and don’t know what happened. My grandfather had an accident and was hospitalized, but because I was busy with the wedding, I paid the hospital fees. I didn’t expect to hear from him that he had a stroke and couldn’t move. He’s being kept in the storeroom by my second uncle and aunt’s family. I kindly wanted to take my grandfather to spend the New Year with me, but my second uncle and aunt won’t allow it.”
"I had no choice but to leave with my mother, but my second uncle stopped us, demanding money and meat. I felt so wronged. Why? Why are they bullying my mother?"
After the accusations, everyone was stunned.
The art style feels a bit off, doesn't it? When you, Ye Beiping, are in Pingba Village, when have you ever not been walking sideways like a crab?
How could this be...?
However, Ye Xiaoxin and Wu Guangfa, who knew the situation, twitched at the corners of their mouths as they watched Ye Beiping's energetic performance, but neither of them forgot their mission.
Ye Xiaoxin started sobbing, "My mom has always brought us food during holidays all these years. Why are you bullying our family like this?"
Wu Guangfa, standing next to him, also exuded an imposing aura, adopting the demeanor of a village chief.
"Ye Sheng, Ye Sheng's wife, is this true?"
Seeing the group of people staring at them menacingly, Ye Sheng and Jiang Enhua couldn't help but shiver.
Even the most outspoken person would feel weak in the knees when faced with so many people targeting them.
Even Jiang Enhua, the second shrew in the village, was no exception.
A group of people immediately started whispering among themselves:
"I heard that Old Man Ye had a stroke and can't move. Ye Sheng has locked him up in the warehouse."
"Really? I thought everyone was just joking."
"Why would I lie to you? I went to Old Man Ye's house before and found he wasn't home. It seems his wife kicked him out, and he's living in his second son's storeroom now."
"Now that you mention it, I just remembered that I ran into Ye Sheng's second daughter picking wild vegetables before, and I even asked her about it. She said that these wild vegetables were for her grandfather to eat. I was wondering, Ye Sheng's family is not poor, why would they let old man Ye eat wild vegetables?"
"Exactly, it's one thing to be poor, but this couple eats well themselves and doesn't support their parents in their old age. They're asking for trouble."
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