Chen Xiangdong was beaten all over. When he lifted his clothes, he saw that his belly was red. He was angry about the misfortune he had suffered, and he became even angrier when he heard Chen Mei's words, "Aunt, if you still want Xinhe to live with her husband, why are you telling us about your family's difficulties?
If you want to talk, go talk to my dad. My mom has nothing to do with your family anymore, so why would you ask her for advice? Since such a big thing happened at home, why don't you go to the hospital to take care of your mother-in-law? You could have just eaten and gone home like Xinhe did. But you insisted on staying, causing those people to come after you and causing me to suffer this unnecessary injury.
My dad is too busy looking for a job for his stepson, so it's just right to bother him with your family's trivial matters, so that he won't have to focus all his attention on Yang Su and his family. Can you please stop causing trouble for my mom and us? We have a hard life already."
Chen Mei was scolded by a younger person, but the person's words made sense. When her family was in trouble, she actually came to her ex-sister-in-law for advice. If she told others about it, people would laugh at her. But she didn't want to go to her eldest brother either. What good ideas could his big head have? Chen Mei now looked down on Old Chen.
However, Chen Mei didn't want to leave just like that. She realized that the two debt collectors were very afraid of Chen Xiangbei and Qiao Shan, and when they saw them today, they ran away without asking her for money.
Although they said they would go to the debtors to ask for money first, every time they came to cause trouble for their family, they would ask for some interest. Otherwise, the dowry money she had given to Xinhe would not be gone now.
Chen Mei felt that in order to solve this problem, she had to be thick-skinned and find a way here.
"Xiangdong, I'm really sorry for you about this. Please go to the infirmary later and I'll give you money." As she said this, she was about to take out the money, but Chen Xiangdong didn't dare to accept it.
He was actually only slightly red, nothing serious. He loved money very much, but under the watchful eyes of Chen Xiangbei and Old Lady Xia, he was reluctant to accept the money.
His mother was the director of the women's department, so he had to start making a good impression on her. The second and third sons were so cunning, they tried to please both sides as soon as their parents divorced. The second son's wife would send any goodies she had here, and the third son would show his mother any new gadgets he got.
His two younger brothers were both cunning and it seemed that his relationship with Mom was the weakest. Although he didn't plan to give Mom anything, he couldn't let the impression get any worse.
Chen Mei sat down again and worried, "If we get divorced, Xinhe will definitely be talked about in the future, and she won't be able to find a good second marriage. Although my son-in-law has caused trouble for Xinhe, he is really good to her. From the time they met until now, he has been caring about her every day. What man can do that nowadays? He loves our Xinhe."
Old Lady Xia sighed, "She likes Xinhe, but she hid all these troublesome things she guaranteed before the marriage? Are you sure you investigated? Judging from the way those two hooligans act, it's obvious that they want to find everyone who has anything to do with your son-in-law. Why didn't they look for you before?"
Chen Mei's eyes dodged, and she whispered, "I did look for it, but my in-laws explained that they had already paid it back. It was just a small amount of money, and they didn't care at all."
Old Lady Xia: "So you believe it?"
Chen Mei: "After that, the debt collectors stopped coming to our house, so we...thought the problem was solved."
Old Lady Xia: "So, your good son-in-law just deceived Xinhe and your family, and you still think he treats Xinhe well? Just asking about her well-being is good, but is your Xinhe a child who needs to be reminded whether he is cold or hot? Is this what you call good?
As a man, he only wants to drag Xinhe into trouble. His parents and relatives kept it a secret from your family for him, and he still wanted Xinhe's savings. Besides paying attention to whether Xinhe was hungry, thirsty, hot or cold, what else did he do? "
Chen Mei thought carefully and finally said, "When Xinhe returned home, he brought some very expensive cakes."
Old Lady Xia: "You...are you so shallow?"
Xu Meiyu suddenly interrupted, "Chen Mei, I've had a pretty good relationship with you over the years, but I have to remind you that none of your son-in-law's family has a conscience. Are you sure you want Xinhe to live with them forever?"
Old Lady Xia nodded: "Yes, the whole family has kept it a secret from you. They are all of the same character. What good will Xinhe get in the future?"
Xu Meiyu: "Sister Xia isn't the kind of person who seeks revenge. She won't begrudge your family any good just because she divorced my eldest brother. If she had only this much vision, she wouldn't be the director of the Women's Affairs. Think carefully about what she just said to you. Every word is for your own good."
If you still doubt her intentions, I think you should stop sitting here. If you doubt someone, don't employ him; if you employ someone, don't doubt him. If you want to ask Sister Xia for advice, you have to trust her. Even if you still have some doubts, think about what I said. Xinhe has a job and there's no need to waste her life in a family like this."
Chen Mei went back in a daze. She didn't want her daughter to get divorced, but after hearing what they said, she realized that her in-laws were indeed people of very bad character, and they were often asked to pay back their debts.
According to Chen Xiangbei, this was written in black and white, and her son-in-law couldn't deny it, even if he went to the police...
There's another downside to calling the police: they're desperate. Don't be fooled by the two timid thugs who are afraid of Qiao Shan; that's because they're just low-class people. Qiao Shan's only physical strength is enough to fool people, but if a fight breaks out, he'll be useless.
When Chen Xiangbei thought of this, his thoughts couldn't stop diverging. If he encountered this kind of problem, it would be very difficult, but he could ask his brother-in-law for help.
Yu Hongzhen, who was far away in the army, sneezed.
However, no one in Chen Mei's place could use tough measures to deal with the debt collectors unless someone died.
Old Lady Xia looked at Chen Mei, who looked ten years older. She had indeed been through a lot during this period. No wonder men who didn't gamble, drink, smoke, and had jobs were so popular these days. Certain hobbies and habits could really bring down a family.
Thinking back to when Xinhe and that man had just gotten engaged, Chen Mei was full of energy and vigor. It was completely different from her current spirit. What a wonderful son-in-law he was, now he had become the source of nightmares.
Qiao Shan had cold sweat on his forehead and back, and Yu Yan had already taken out a handkerchief and handed it to him.
Old Lady Xia pulled herself away from Chen Mei's affairs and jokingly said to Qiao's mother and Zheng Qianlan, "It seems like there will be another happy event in our compound."
Qiao's mother and Zheng Qianlan, two mothers who were looking forward to their children getting married, were naturally very happy. There really was hope.
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