"Back then, they sold Cao A-mei and us sisters, and even encouraged Cao A-mei to subsidize them. Now that they see we're doing well, they want to come back to us."
Seeing that we weren't giving them a chance, they started targeting those few people who were trying to harass us. I didn't tolerate them; I reported them directly for having connections with human traffickers.
The old man and woman of the Cao family have long passed away, and even Cao Amei no longer goes back to see her brothers, sisters-in-law, and other relatives. Do these nieces even care about them?
Tang Cuihua reported it, Cao Amei became a witness, and Zhai Sanhe stood there without saying anything.
The old men of the Cao family, along with their children who didn't want to be implicated and villagers who reported them for the things they had done over the years, were also affected.
Those with poor character offend this person in the village today and that person tomorrow, and what awaits them is that they will have to go to the farm for re-education in the end.
The exact number of years depends on their own fate!
The Cao family handled the matter cleanly and efficiently. Similarly, Yuan Yuan's maternal family had not been back since she went to university.
Tang Cuiju also mentioned the elderly couple from the Weng family.
"The old man died early, and the old woman died three years later. She was dragged out and paraded through the streets, and after being humiliated for half a year, she committed suicide."
Xiao Jiu sighed regretfully, "How pitiful. Their child died young, and their daughter-in-law ran away with their grandchildren, leaving them all alone."
"Oh right, this is the little box they left for you. I don't know what's in it, so they asked me to give it to you."
The small box, no bigger than the palm of your hand, seemed to contain something when you shook it. A delicate little padlock hung on it, and Tang Cuiju had wrapped the key in a handkerchief.
I handed it all over to Xiao Jiu, saying, "I didn't do anything, but I never expected to receive such good fortune."
She didn't rush to open it, but instead asked about the whereabouts of her roommates in the dormitory, and Yuan Yuan nodded.
"Everything is fine. Quzhen has returned to Tibet, and Su Zi married an officer from the Southwest Military Region. She also went to the hospital there with her unit. As for Huang Cen,"
Yuan Yuan shook her head. "After she dropped out of school, I didn't know anything else."
"Her? Would you believe me if I said I saw her in Japan?"
Yuan Yuan was taken aback: "You wouldn't betray us just because you're expelled, would you?"
Xiao Jiu chuckled, "Don't worry, this kind of person won't have a good ending, especially since I found out about it."
Yuan Yuan didn't press Huang Cen's fate further, but instead mentioned someone else, "Do you remember Wu Di?"
Wu Di? "Let's go to the West Market together, that kid from the train, isn't he studying dentistry?"
Yuan Yuan nodded. "He sacrificed himself."
Xiao Jiu was stunned. "You studied dentistry? How did you die?"
Yuan Yuan sighed, "The military hospital was attacked by enemy agents. He covered the soldiers and sacrificed his life. He was not even thirty years old when he died."
Thinking of that playful young man from the past, my nose tingled with emotion. This is what their line of work is like.
They could be sacrificed at any time, anywhere.
See, even if you are a dentist, in a life-or-death moment, some reactions are instinctive.
"Mom, did you tell my aunt about my marriage?"
My aunt, Tao Yuan, lived in Harbin with her husband for many years. Although he was transferred to other places, he eventually retired in Harbin.
My parents haven't been in contact with me for many years because of their behavior when my grandparents passed away.
No, your father said there was no need.
However, before we leave, we must visit and pay our respects to your eldest and second uncles.
The names of the two uncles are engraved on the monument in the Martyrs' Cemetery in Dandong City, Liaoning Province. The grandparents only visited the cemetery once during their lifetime.
Their remains were buried in the Unsan Martyrs Cemetery in North Korea, where they rest in peace, just like all the Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers.
"Of course, I'll go with you."
The sisters-in-law immediately said, "We'll go too."
In short, we took advantage of the wedding to get everything done.
Although Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning are all in Northeast China, they are not exactly close to each other, at least much closer than coming from Henan Province.
“Try to go back to Xihe Village when you have time. You haven’t been home for years, and the gossip in the village has really upset your godmother.”
Tang Cuihua's words prompted Cuifeng to chime in, "That's right, even when we came here this time, some people made sarcastic remarks!"
The godmother said her chosen son-in-law was getting married, but her own daughter had been missing for so many years; she must have run off with someone else.
Hearing this, Xiao Jiu was speechless. "They have such vivid imaginations. Why don't they say I was kidnapped? Or that I ran away with someone?"
Tang Cuihua chuckled, "You think there isn't? There is! Not only did you run away with someone and get kidnapped, but there are also rumors that you went to see the Buddha!"
Xiao Jiu subconsciously looked at Zhao Lingli and silently hugged her.
"Mom, I'm sorry, I've made you cry a lot, haven't I?"
"Yes, I shed a lot of tears, especially after your grandfather passed away. I stayed in that house and would cry all the time!"
"Thank goodness you, you heartless little thing, at least remembered to come back and visit. The next few years were much easier for me."
Feeling sorry for all the hardships she's endured over the years, Xiao Jiu simply snuggled into her arms, saying, "Then stay and keep me company."
Thinking that his daughter might feel awkward living in the military compound, he specially renovated the house in the hospital's family housing area so nicely.
What reason could she possibly have to refuse?
"Don't worry, at least we'll help you take care of your child until you send them to daycare, right?"
You're thirty years old already, having a child carries risks, and I wouldn't feel at ease without you by my side!
The sisters, brothers, and sisters-in-law all agreed: "That's right, Mother/Godmother, you should stay a few more years."
When talking about village gossip, they mentioned Lin Jinbao, whom Xiao Jiu saved when he was a child.
Xiao Jiu rubbed her chin and thought for a while: "Isn't he two years younger than me? He has three older sisters, right?"
Zhao Lingli nodded, "What a pity. She was such a good child when she was little. Although she was naughty, she still understood the most basic principles."
Unfortunately, he had an unreliable mother who raised his three older sisters to only care about their own families and neglect their husbands' families, causing chaos and conflict among the three families.
She even had her three daughters' in-laws help raise Lin Jinbao, who grew up to be lazy, afraid of hardship, and unable to endure suffering.
Who would agree to that? Of course they would disagree. The three older sisters were completely influenced by their mother and were very obedient. If they didn't agree, they would go home and make a scene.
Tragedy struck. It's said that the three older sisters were frequently beaten, but one time the beating was so severe that she suffered internal bleeding, and the eldest sister died.
"Her daughter died, and her sister even lost her life for her. Now, shouldn't the two remaining younger sisters wake up?"
Tang Cuihua curled her lip and casually picked up the conversation: "Sober? Forget it, you're with the Lin family, going to your eldest sister's house to continue extorting money."
They also threatened to sue his son-in-law, saying that if he didn't pay them, they would send him to the hospital. They even stole his sister's body.
They tried to force people to perform autopsies if they weren't paid. I don't know who came up with these crooked ideas, but they achieved their goal.
The son-in-law paid compensation, but refused to accept Sister Lin's body, so the Lin family also refused to accept it!
They keep spouting that "a married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl," especially when the son-in-law is being extorted. What kind of treatment can you expect from him?
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