Zhao Yunxiang had always impressed Zhou Zhixin as optimistic and strong. From the moment they met until now, no matter how hard or tiring her life, Zhao Yunxiang never complained. If she hadn't felt so wronged today, she probably wouldn't have cried.
Zhou Zhixin felt as if his heart was being gripped by a large hand, throbbing with pain. He wanted to go over and hug his wife to comfort her. However, it was clear that this was not the time for sentimental moments.
For a moment, the scene was silent.
Zhou Zhixin stood there for half a minute, which seemed to last a very long time. He ignored Wu Jinfeng's insults accusing him of having lost his conscience. He brushed past Wu Jinfeng's shoulder and walked into the backyard. Step by step, he walked firmly to Qiao Aiguo and said seriously, "Aiguo, you know your sister-in-law's character. I think there must be some misunderstanding. I believe my wife would not do anything bad. She is not that kind of person."
Zhao Yunxiang's tears streamed even faster when she heard Zhou Zhixin's words. But her heart wasn't as aggrieved as before, but filled with joy. Zhixin, he believed in himself!
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? Didn't you see the bags full of fish in Zhao Yunxiang's kitchen? Why didn't she sell all the food to eat? What an ungrateful bastard. She made so many delicious foods for days but didn't know how to respect her elders." Wu Jinfeng couldn't stand it anymore. She had finally called the police, and now she saw that Zhao Yunxiang was about to be arrested. Wouldn't Zhixin's move make all her efforts go to waste?
"Old lady, please don't interrupt before the matter is investigated thoroughly. We will not let a bad guy go, nor will we wrongly accuse a good guy." Before Qiao Aiguo could speak, a policeman named Xiao Zhang couldn't stand it anymore and quickly came out to say a few fair words.
After standing there for about ten minutes, Xiao Zhang had basically figured out the relationships between the people present. In his twenties, Xiao Zhang had never seen a mother-in-law put the blame on her daughter-in-law in order to control her. This old lady was a ruthless person!
Wu Jinfeng saw Xiao Zhang in his impressive police uniform and swallowed her retort. She still had a certain amount of respect for officials.
Aunt Qiuju was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses. She pointed at Wu Jinfeng and asked, "Chunping, did you really go to town to file a complaint against Yunxiang? Where's your conscience? Has it been eaten by a dog?"
"Sun Qiuju, why should you, an outsider, interfere in my Zhou family's affairs? If you know what's best for you, go back home immediately, or I'll have the police take you away with me." Wu Jinfeng rolled her eyes at Aunt Qiuju. Anyway, they had already fallen out today, and Wu Jinfeng was determined to make Zhao Yunxiang suffer no matter what.
Really, if she hadn't been afraid that Sun Qiuju's son would come after her, she would have taken Sun Qiuju with her yesterday to let this shrew taste the feeling of going to jail.
"Mrs. Chunping, you're so cruel! A few days ago, when the production team distributed grain, you shamelessly took away all the food Yunxiang had worked so hard to earn all year. Yunxiang ordered her own food, and you put the blame on her. You... you've really opened my eyes. There are mothers-in-law like you in this world!" Aunt Qiuju raised her voice in anger. She had finally realized that these police officers were called in by Wu Jinfeng just to arrest Yunxiang!
In front of Zhou Zhixin, Aunt Qiuju decided not to give Wu Jinfeng face and told her about her attempt to rob Zhao Yunxiang of her food. Given Yunxiang's character, she would definitely not tell her husband about her mother-in-law's faults, which gave Wu Jinfeng, a bad guy who pretended to be a good person, a free advantage.
Zhixin knew his mother was so cruel, so he felt more compassion for Yunxiang. Aunt Qiuju was also busy calculating. However, she wasn't seeking personal gain; she was doing it for poor Zhao Yunxiang.
"Hmph! I'm putting justice above my own, I have noble morals! Who made this woman do nothing but think of devious ways all day long?" Wu Jinfeng glared at Zhao Yunxiang fiercely. So what if the third brother came back? So what if the third brother saw her? She was the mother, could the third brother dare to hate her for Zhao Yunxiang's affairs?
"Evil ways? Serving the people is evil ways? Police uncle, my grandma slandered the fact that my mom served the people, you should arrest her." A crisp voice interrupted Wu Jinfeng's bragging. Who else could it be but Zhou Yuanyuan?
"Yuanyuan, come to your mother." Zhao Yunxiang was a little anxious. She was afraid her mother-in-law would get angry and beat Yuanyuan. As for Zhou Zhixin, Zhao Yunxiang couldn't guarantee that he would stop Wu Jinfeng from beating her daughter.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhou Yuanyuan finished speaking, Wu Jinfeng raised her arm and wanted to slap Zhou Yuanyuan.
Wu Jinfeng cursed, "Xiaojiu, you damned girl! You're not even as tall as the corner of the table. Do you know what serving the people means? And you're still saying you're slandering me...slandering me? You're courting death!"
Wu Jinfeng was also very angry. She didn't remember that Zhou Yuanyuan was just a child. Even if she stood up and said something unfavorable to her, people might not take it seriously.
Wu Jinfeng's slap was filled with hatred, and it sent a gust of wind rustling. Zhou Zhixin's eyes narrowed, and he quickly crossed his body to block Zhou Yuanyuan. The slap Wu Jinfeng had intended for Zhou Yuanyuan's face landed firmly on Zhou Zhixin's waist.
There was a crisp "pop" sound, and one could imagine how much strength Wu Jinfeng had used. The people present were stunned.
Zhou Zhixin, whose muscles were as hard as iron after being slapped, felt a burning pain where Wu Jinfeng had slapped him. "Shhh!" If Mom had slapped Yuanyuan in the face, would Yuanyuan's little face still be presentable?
Thinking of Zhou Yuanyuan's face with half of it red, swollen or bruised, Zhou Zhixin couldn't help but shudder.
"Yuanyuan!" Zhao Yunxiang rushed over before Wu Jinfeng's slap fell, but Zhou Zhixin got there first and she only had time to reach out and grab Zhou Yuanyuan's small arm.
Zhao Yunxiang pulled Zhou Yuanyuan's body over, turned around and held her in her arms. Looking at the way she protected her daughter, it seemed like she had done it many times and was so skilled that she didn't have to think at all.
Zhou Zhixin saw this and felt a lump in his throat, almost crying.
Qiao Aiguo and several other police officers had been quietly standing by. When they saw Wu Jinfeng hitting Zhou Yuanyuan, Qiao Aiguo quickly shouted, "Don't hit anyone."
"I... I was just teaching my granddaughter a lesson." Wu Jinfeng was still a little scared of Qiao Aiguo's scolding, and hurriedly defended herself.
In rural areas, it's natural for elders to discipline their juniors. If it weren't for Qiao Aiguo's status, which she couldn't afford to offend, Wu Jinfeng would have wanted to scold him, saying, "He's meddling in other people's business."
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