Faced with Lin Ye's absolute power, the midwife knew she had no way to escape and could only beg for mercy with a forced smile.
"Young man, this old woman is just saying it casually, you can't take it seriously."
"You're so old, you can't go back on your word! There are so many people watching, otherwise who would dare to ask you to deliver babies in the future?" Lin Ye said solemnly, ignoring her pleas for forgiveness. He had offended his wife, and he couldn't let it go so easily.
Wang Zengman scrambled to his feet, dusted himself off, and sidled up to her. “You old hag,” he said, “other people give birth in less than half an hour, but you took three days and still want five yuan from me! Bah! Spit the money back out!”
This midwife was renowned far and wide; she always paid in advance before delivering the baby and had never made a mistake before, but this time she messed up.
The midwife trembled as she pulled out five yuan from her pocket and returned it to Wang Zengman. Her heart ached as if it were being torn apart. Over the years, there had only been money coming in, never any going out.
"Here's your money back, I'll be going now!" The midwife quickly made her escape.
Lin Ye blocked his way with his arms crossed, saying, "You can kick your head around like a ball, but what about the promised 10 yuan lucky money?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Zengman was surprised and hurriedly sought confirmation from the women around him.
Knowing that the midwife had made such a boast, he stepped forward and grabbed her arm, rendering her unable to move.
“If you don’t give me the money, I’ll report you to the commune tomorrow and say that you’re not skilled enough and that you’re trying to kill me for money!” Wang Zengman said viciously.
Lin Ye and Lu Wanqing quickly stepped aside. As expected of Old Master Wang, once he took action, there was nothing left for the two of them.
Under pressure from the old man's tyranny, the midwife had no choice but to hand over another 10 yuan to calm the situation down.
She's counting on this to make money in the future, so she has no choice but to swallow her pride and bear it.
After the midwife left, the crowd slowly dispersed.
After a whole afternoon of fussing around, the evening glow was already hanging on the horizon.
The old man didn't give them a friendly look just because Lu Wanqing helped with the delivery and Lin Ye helped get 10 yuan.
"You should all go back now, and don't come back again," the old man said, dismissing them.
Lin Chunhua couldn't stand it any longer and said angrily, "Uncle Man, you're being too heartless! My sister-in-law just did your family a huge favor. At least let them finish what they have to say!"
Wang Zengman paced back and forth in the courtyard with his hands behind his back and a gloomy face. "What's there to say? Just pretend I'm dead. I will never testify for the Lin family."
“Deputy Director Wang, you’re receiving a government stipend now, right? If the commune finds out you’ve accepted bribes, I wonder what they’ll do?” Lu Wanqing smiled slightly and said unhurriedly.
She didn't want to threaten anyone, but some people just wouldn't cooperate unless she taught them a lesson.
Wang Zengman's pupils dilated. How did she know that he had accepted Zhou Changsheng's daughter's pipe?
He doesn't have any other hobbies except smoking and collecting pipes.
The pipe that Xu Ying brought over was really good; it was obviously an antique and high-end item, probably from old Shanghai. You couldn't get it for less than 100 yuan.
Xu Ying, a young maid, handed him the pipe, saying that Zhou Changsheng's daughter had asked him not to get involved in the Lin family's ancestral home. He already disliked the Lin family, so he readily accepted the pipe.
This matter was kept very secret; even his son hadn't mentioned it. The pipe was still lying safely in the mahogany box under the bed, and he would only take it out to play with it when it was late at night and all was quiet.
Lu Wanqing had no idea about such details; it was just a bluff.
Sure enough, Wang Zengman stammered, "You little girl, you...you can't slander people. You have to have evidence before you speak."
Lin Ye stepped forward. "You didn't accept the bribe, so why are you so nervous?"
Lin Chunhua chimed in, "Uncle Man, are you feeling guilty?"
Only Elaine Chao was holding Snowball and playing with it, looking completely naive.
A few people were making a ruckus when the door was suddenly opened.
Wang Guangming walked out of the house with a dark expression.
He is 1.8 meters tall, has a handsome appearance, and exudes a powerful aura when he is serious.
Lin Ye thought he was going to help his father, so he quickly stepped forward and stood in front of Lu Wanqing and the others.
Wang Guangming gave Lin Ye a friendly look and said to his father, "Dad, let's hear what they have to say."
Wang Zengman paused, then saw Zhao Xiaolan holding a snow-white ball of flesh behind Lin Ye.
She is still so beautiful, even more so than when she was younger.
Wang Zengman discovered Zhao Xiaolan's existence.
Memories flooded my mind like a tide.
Wang Guangming and Zhao Xiaolan were once betrothed as children. They met a few times, and Guangming took a liking to her at first sight.
Unexpectedly, Lin Baoguo intervened and married Zhao Xiaolan. Guangming was depressed at home for several years and even missed the opportunity to become the brigade leader.
This incident infuriated Wang Zengman, and he harbored resentment towards the Lin family ever since.
Later, when Lin Baoguo was swept away by the flood, he even set off firecrackers to celebrate.
Just when he thought his son would be like him, remembering the past and feeling a shared hatred for the enemy, wanting to drive them away, Wang Guangming continued:
“Father, let bygones be bygones. I’m so glad I married Xiangxiu. I’ve been thinking about the Lin family’s ancestral home lately, and I think you should stand up and prove to the commune that the house belongs to the Lin family.”
After hearing this, Wang Zengman put his hand to his forehead, looking as if he were about to collapse, "I'm so angry! You unfilial son..."
The more she cursed, the softer her voice grew; she looked like she was about to faint...
Wang Guangming had no choice but to help him sit down and rest in a chair.
After calming Wang Zengman down, he walked over to Lin Ye and the others, saying apologetically, "I'll persuade my father about this. You can go back now!"
Lu Wanqing and Lin Ye exchanged a glance and tacitly chose to go back first.
It's clear that Wang Guangming cares deeply for his wife; he's a good man, and I believe he'll handle this matter well.
After saying goodbye to Lin Chunhua, Lin Ye and his group returned home.
"Qingqing, thanks to you today, you not only saved people but also got Wang Guangming to relent. What would you like to eat? I'll make it for you." After returning, Lin Ye started a fire and began cooking.
Lu Wanqing seemed preoccupied. She had just seen a job posting at the entrance of Wangjia Brigade Village, and the deadline for application was tomorrow.
Zhou Changsheng's son has never had anything serious to do, and probably wants to keep this good thing for himself, which is why he didn't post the notice.
It's not like there's only one team competing. With his son being only 1.7 meters tall, if it were a fair and open competition, who could he possibly beat?
What wishful thinking!
However, when Lu Wanqing took Lin Ye to the brigade headquarters to register the next day, the officer told her that relatives within three generations had a bad family background and were not allowed to register.
This rule was very unfriendly to Lin Ye, whose maternal grandfather was a landlord.
Will he still be able to register?
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