The old lady of the Liu family glanced at her son sideways, her triangular eyes raised, and she picked up her sleeves and started to wipe it on her face.
"Da Hai, do you think what my mother said is right? Nowadays, some families with many children cannot afford to eat, and some even starve to death.
Why do we live our whole lives? Isn't it just to have enough food and clothes to wear?"
Liu Dahai paused for a moment, then said hesitantly, "But mom, your daughter is only seventeen this year, isn't it too early?"
"There are many people in the village who get married at the age of sixteen. Besides, the village chief has also said that there is no need to wait a little longer. We can wait until the older girl is eighteen to get married."
When the old lady of the Liu family saw that her son's tone had softened a little, she looked at the wooden-faced woman with a smug look in her eyes.
The girl named Da Niu looks thin and small, and does not have the delicate appearance of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl at all.
Instead, his face was sallow, his hair was yellow and messy like dead grass, and he had a lot of chilblains on his fingers.
If he threw stones at his father in anger, it was because he beat his mother.
Now, he stood there with a blank expression, expressing his complete despair about his dark life.
The woman took several deep breaths and finally chose to protect her child behind her.
“I have already made it clear to your family that I will not agree to this marriage.
Also, Liu Dahai, I want to divorce you.
The two children must stay with me, otherwise I will go to the Women's Federation to sue you. The injuries on my body are all evidence. "
The woman took off her worn cotton jacket as she spoke.
When everyone saw this scene, they quickly looked away.
There were also those nosy men who kept yelling, "It's so cold, why are you taking off your clothes? We don't want to see you."
Although they said this, their eyes were fixed on the woman.
After taking off the heavy coat, the woman was only wearing a thin inner garment.
In that era, few people wore bras like in later generations, so as soon as she took off her coat, Zhao Dahai beside her quickly turned away.
All the women present looked down on her: "It seems that her man is right. He started to act coquettishly in public. He really has no shame at all."
"That's right! It's a good thing I was speaking up for her just now."
While everyone was discussing, a woman shouted sharply: “You have a pair of eyes fixed on that slutty woman, and you can’t get down, right?
I’ll show you, I’ll show you!!!”
Along with her sharp scream, there were several slapping sounds.
Many women set their eyes on their men, and the scene was very chaotic for a while.
Liu Dahai's wife didn't care about everyone's gaze at all. Without the restraint of heavy clothes, she quickly rolled up her trouser legs and sleeves.
Even the clothes on the belly were lifted up. This scene was very shocking in that era.
If someone took it seriously and went to the police station to file a complaint, Liu Dahai's wife would probably be taken away for criticism and education.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd gasped and said in horror: "Look at this guy!"
Everyone hurriedly looked at the naked body of Liu Dahai's wife. They were shocked when they saw it.
"Oh my god, is that from being beaten?"
"There's not a single piece of good flesh on the exposed skin, my God!"
"Liu Dahai usually looks quite honest, but I didn't expect that he would beat his wife to death."
What everyone was saying naturally reached Liu Dahai's ears, and he was so angry that he wanted to pick up something to hit the woman again.
"I'll embarrass you, I'll embarrass you here......~"
But just as he found a suitable tool, Zhao Dahai beside him snatched it away.
"I'm telling you, you bastard, don't meddle in other people's business here, or I'll beat you up too."
Liu Dahai's face was red, but he was shorter than Zhao Dahai, and just standing there, his aura seemed a little weaker.
Zhao Dahai gently moved his neck and made a gesture as if he was ready to charge.
This action frightened Liu Dahai and he felt a little timid.
At this moment, the woman standing behind him spoke up: "Liu Dahai, all the injuries on my body were caused by you. For so many years, I endured it for the sake of my children.
I'm not afraid of losing face today. I'll let everyone see what kind of person you are.
When your mother was in her hometown, we were very sincere to each other.
But later, after she moved here with her family, she started to dislike me.
Some things are said too many times and you naturally take them to heart. I originally thought that as long as we lived far away, we could still return to our previous life.
Unexpectedly, in recent years, you have become more and more outrageous.
Heh...～"
Not knowing what she was thinking of, the woman sneered, "I am also very stupid, how could I expect you to change?
Today, in front of everyone, I’m going to say this: if we get a divorce, I want half of the family property and both children will be mine.
If you don't agree, I will go to the Women's Federation and sue you. My injuries will tell the story."
In recent years, the Women's Federation's propaganda has been implemented in every street and alley. Liu Dahai naturally knows what the consequences will be if he is reported to the Women's Federation.
He swallowed secretly, stiffened his neck and said, "It's impossible for me to give you half of the family's wealth. Most of the money is earned by me!"
“Hahahaha…～”
Suddenly, the woman's sharp laughter made everyone feel creepy.
In broad daylight, a woman with disheveled hair, bloody nose, and almost naked, stood there laughing. Who wouldn't be scared when seeing this?
Zhao Yingying felt sad when she saw this and wanted to move forward, but she was squeezed tightly by the people around her.
I don’t know how long it was, but the woman seemed to have laughed enough.
He slowly picked up the clothes on the ground and put them on without hurrying.
His eyes were full of hatred and determination: “Did you earn it?
Since your mother came here ten years ago, she had just received her salary from the factory and then came over from her brother's house.
She took almost half of the 40-plus yuan salary.
You use the remaining money to buy cigarettes and occasionally go to state-owned hotels to improve your life. How much money do you think you can save?
Even when Erniu had a fever during her confinement period, you couldn't afford to give her a penny.
In the end, I had to borrow money from my parents’ home. As soon as I finished my confinement, I went back to work.
How do I feel as a mother when my six-year-old child is at home looking at my one-month-old baby?
Did your mother help a little? Where were you at that time? "
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