Wu Changfeng's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
Although it is unknown what reason Old Lady Cao was making a fuss.
But this appearance is quite indecent.
It's as if there's no one in this world she cares about or misses.
She fully displayed her bold and outspoken personality.
In this era.
People still care a lot about what others think.
Numerous news reports have documented countless women who have become despondent simply because of gossip.
Unlike later generations, they lived only in their own world.
I don't care at all what outsiders think.
Who cares? I'll just live my life freely.
In the center of the compound.
Grandpa Zhang, Grandpa Wang, and Grandpa Li formed a triangle, surrounding Grandma Cao.
Earnest and patient advice:
"Outrageous! Get up right now!"
"What kind of behavior is this? Can you really be this shameless?"
"That's going too far! Look at the way people are looking at you!"
Cao's mother-in-law completely ignored it.
She screamed, "Ah! You heartless bunch! You've completely forgotten the fine traditions of Linxi Coal Mine! Your consciences have been eaten by dogs!"
Grandpa Zhang angrily retorted, "Enough! It's you who's greedy!"
Grandpa Wang said, "When has Linxi Coal Mine ever stopped giving your family living expenses? What's the point of doing this?"
Grandpa Li puffed on his cigarette, remaining silent.
The other neighbors craned their necks to watch.
It seems this matter is also related to my family.
They all urged the three old men to put in some effort and not let Granny Cao's tantrums make them give in.
The three old men felt immense pressure.
Granny Cao glared at the three men and spat, "Pah! So it turns out your son didn't die!"
"No, Grandpa Zhang doesn't even have a son, he's incapable of having children!"
As the head of the management committee, Grandpa Zhang's face immediately turned red: "Don't talk nonsense! You shrew!"
"Who are you cursing? Who are you cursing!" Granny Cao pretended to grab her.
Grandpa Zhang retreated several steps, flicked his sleeves, snorted, and turned to leave.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Grandpa Wang hurriedly shouted, "Old Zhang, don't go! You have to deal with this!"
Grandpa Zhang didn't even turn his head: "I don't care anymore, do whatever you want, you can handle it yourselves. If you want money, I'll give it to you; if you don't, I'll save myself the trouble!"
Grandpa Li sighed.
Grandpa Wang was so angry that his nostrils were practically flaming.
Damn it, you, Uncle Zhang, are usually so bossy, but why do you become so timid when you're with Granny Cao?
Grandma Cao was quite pleased with herself; if she angered one person, the other two would be easier to deal with.
In the center of the courtyard, Granny Cao pointed with her thin arm, revealing her ugly face, and shouted:
“Listen to me, all of you, regardless of whether your manager is at work or not.”
"Anyone working at Linxi Coal Mine must abide by one rule."
"That is, if a man in a family dies tragically in a coal mine, all neighbors have a responsibility to take care of and help his family!"
"My grandson is about to start school, but we don't have the money."
"I don't want any more, just five yuan from each household, give me the money now!"
Everyone in the room knew it was going to cost money again.
Their expressions immediately turned extremely unpleasant.
In Linxi Coal Mine, no, I should say in the entire coal mining industry.
There is an unwritten rule.
That is:
If a man dies in a coal mine accident and doesn't make it back up, leaving behind his wife, children, and elderly parents, the neighbors should provide appropriate care for them.
For example, if there is no firewood to burn in winter, firewood needs to be delivered.
We're short on money for medical treatment and medicine, so everyone should contribute a little.
If a light bulb breaks, asking a neighbor will usually help.
In general, it means that whoever has the ability or sees the problem should help in any way they can.
After all, with one man gone, the lives of his remaining wife, children, and elderly parents are indeed very difficult.
Of course.
Linxi Coal Mine provides a certain amount of financial assistance to Cao's mother-in-law's family every month.
That's enough for their family to live on.
This unwritten rule has been passed down through generations, and it was originally just to provide some help to families in need.
It offers some conveniences in daily life.
No one can guarantee that the man in their family won't meet with misfortune.
After all, coal mining is a high-risk industry.
They all work with their heads on the line.
Once her husband dies, the neighbors will help her in the future.
But as time went by, it slowly changed its flavor.
Now it has turned into forcing people to pay.
In particular, Cao's mother-in-law became even more demanding of money after her son's death.
No, they've already started using this unwritten rule to "make money."
Even the smallest problem requires fundraising.
Everyone was suffering terribly, but no one dared to cross this unwritten rule.
I took some, more or less.
But now, Mrs. Cao's mother-in-law has really gone too far.
They just asked for money the day before, and now they want it again?
Do you think we're a bank?
Everyone was angry, but they dared not vent their anger on Granny Cao.
Cao's mother-in-law is too shrewish.
One person can easily take on another in a row.
The neighbors had no choice but to direct their anger at the management committee.
"Uncle Wang, you must uphold justice!"
"That's right, the people chose the three of you not so that you could be officials and not do anything."
"It was agreed beforehand that the management would coordinate and participate in everything, big or small."
“You should really take care of things like this now.”
"We can't just leave you without asking anything. You have pensions, but we still have to support our families!"
Grandpa Wang's face immediately fell.
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