But Widow Huang describes herself as so good and kind-hearted, so is she really a kind-hearted mother?
Old Mrs. Xia doesn’t think so.
Obviously, she didn't dare to tell her children's friends that she was just "friends" with those men, which means that she knew that what she was doing was wrong.
But even if it's not right for her to do it, she still has to do it. If the truth is revealed and people come to cause trouble, it will still affect the child.
Did she think that just saying she didn't know him would make everyone believe her?
Even though her child’s friends are young, they are not stupid. How could they not be suspicious?
Since she knew that this would affect the child, why did she still do it? If she was really a loving mother and was really willing to give everything for her child, she should not have done this in the first place and should not have started this.
Is it really that difficult for her to go to work? Is it really more painful than death? Can a mother who is willing to give everything for her child really let her child endure criticism rather than go to work?
Old Mrs. Xia was very doubtful about what she said, so she said it directly.
Widow Huang was stunned. She opened her mouth to refute, but she really did it. She knew it was a bad thing when she did it, but she didn't think about her children when she did it. She really didn't expect it to be to this extent.
She just thought that this way she could make money quickly and without getting tired. She could make so much money just by saying a few nice words, so why should she go to work?
She always thought that she was nobler than women like Old Lady Xia. Although she was selfish, she and her children lived better than them and their children. But these words made her feel that her original ideas were all overturned.
But then, words came out that she couldn't stand even more.
Old Lady Xia said, "The money you said you spent wasn't these men's money, but your husband's compensation from that time. It's easy to check. Just take the police to the factory and ask them, and you'll know right away."
"Go to the supply and marketing cooperative to check the prices of those nice clothes and shoes you used to wear, and the food and clothing you used to show off. People in our area can also recall what kind of fine materials you made and calculate your family's expenses. We can quickly figure out whether your man's compensation is enough to cover your expenses over the years."
"Huang Li, you haven't worked at all in the past few years. Even if you did, it was only some low-paying manual labor. The money you earned might not even be enough to buy the materials for your clothes. So, we only need to know whether these expenses match the compensation your men received to know whether you accepted money from these men."
"Based on this summer coat you're wearing, you should have made yourself at least four new sets of clothes each year. Your husband has been dead for five or six years. I'm afraid your husband's compensation alone wouldn't be enough to cover your own clothes. So, tell me, how did you get the extra money?"
Widow Huang was speechless and couldn't say anything.
Old Lady Xia continued, "Why don't you say anything? If it's true that you don't know these people, then is there an even more shameful way to make money that you don't dare to tell me?"
The more Widow Huang listened, the more frightened she became. This old lady was starting to throw dirty water on her. If she didn't admit it, she might be described as the same as those dirty and bad women. This was the thing she couldn't accept the most.
"No, you're talking nonsense, all of it is nonsense." Widow Huang yelled. She had already seen her precious daughter's friends starting to distance themselves from her, with contempt in their eyes.
Old Lady Xia: "Then tell me, what legitimate business do you have that allows your family to live so comfortably after using up your husband's compensation?"
Widow Huang slowly walked up to Old Lady Xia and said, "Why should I tell you how to make money? Who are you?"
After saying that, she raised her hand and prepared to give Old Lady Xia a big slap in the face.
Who told her to reveal her secrets right away? She couldn't think of anything to refute her for a moment. But then she thought, no matter what time it is, no one will share their money-making methods. Even if she didn't have any, it wouldn't stop her from using this as an excuse.
I'm not a fool, so who would explain to everyone how to make money?
Old Chen happened to be next to her, and he had been thinking a lot before the slap landed.
If Old Lady Xia still had the same temper as before, he wouldn't have to worry about anything. Old Lady Xia would handle everything herself anyway. He just needed to come out and act like a good person and gain a good reputation when things were almost over.
But now, Old Lady Xia is no longer the same Old Lady Xia. No one knows what she would do if this slap really landed on her face.
Of course, Old Chen was not afraid that something might happen to others. He was mainly afraid that the crazy Old Lady Xia would deal with the outsiders and then go home to deal with him.
After all, if he stood next to her and did nothing, it might cause a new round of family war.
He wasn't afraid of this old woman, he just... he just didn't want any instability in his family. He'd lived with her for most of his life, and he didn't want to see her causing trouble all of a sudden.
Moreover, in the final analysis, this matter was his fault. If he had kept a tight grip on the money, his wife would not have gotten involved in this mess.
He really wasn't afraid of Old Lady Xia!
Old Chen thought a lot in these few seconds and moved towards Old Lady Xia, ready to block the attack for her.
Unexpectedly, the one who was faster than him was the youngest son Chen Xiangbei. He pushed Old Lady Xia away with a stumble, and then Widow Huang slapped him on the head, and he immediately howled loudly.
Chen Xiangnan came out immediately, "Lao San, are you okay, Lao San?"
"Oh my god, it's all red. You won't be beaten into a fool, will you? Aunt Huang, you are too cruel. You are beating me to death."
Old Mrs. Xia was stunned, and Old Chen was also stunned. Could it be that the third child in their family was such a filial child?
Although she didn't understand, Old Lady Xia immediately squatted down and cried, "Third brother, don't scare me, wuwu... Is there any justice in this world?"
Old Chen's hands were shaking. "Call the police! I'm going to call the police! If my son gets beaten into a fool, I'll fight you to the death!"
Chen Xiangbei was held in his second brother's arms and almost couldn't breathe. In fact, it was only painful at the beginning, and it didn't hurt afterwards. He didn't feel uncomfortable being held tightly in his second brother's arms.
"Brother, I feel uncomfortable..." Chen Xiangbei said vaguely, hoping that his second brother could let him go.
Chen Xiangnan: "Third brother, third brother, don't scare me..."
After saying that, he raised his eyebrows towards his arms. Chen Xiangbei didn't understand, but he had cooperated with his second brother once, and he also understood that his second brother had his own ideas, which were probably evil ideas.
Chen Xiangbei suspected that he had just been pushed by someone and that he was the culprit.
But what can he do? Forget it, after all he is his second brother!
Chen Xiangbei buried his head in his arms again and sobbed.
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