"We understand, we understand." Tang Cuihua wiped her face, swallowed the bitterness in her heart, and bowed to her two sisters-in-law.
"No matter the outcome or how long it takes, we are willing to wait. We are not unreasonable. If it is difficult, it is okay. If there is a chance for her to come back in the future, we will lend a hand. We sisters are all sensible and will not do anything to blackmail people. I just happened to meet Zhao Xiaobo. Don't worry about it. You should take these things back. If you leave them here, they will be coveted by the people in the old house sooner or later."
But the village chief's wife shook her head. "No, that won't do. One thing is one thing, two things are two things. Once a gift is given, there's no reason to take it back. I see that you sisters are doing quite well. You don't seem like the kind of people who can't keep things. If we give it to you, just take it. We will take our help to heart and won't ignore you just because you've given us a gift. Don't worry about it."
The village chief's wife's words of comfort to the women touched them deeply.
The sisters knew when to advance and when to retreat, and their measured approach earned them the approval of the Zhao family.
Finally, Tang Cuihua and Tang Cuimei escorted the Zhao family to the village entrance.
Watching their departing figures, Cuihua sighed, "It seems this is going to be difficult. They told us not to contact Eighth Sister yet, and to wait for their news. Seventh Brother will also help inquire. Meizi, do you think our reunion is just around the corner?"
Tang Cuimei pouted, "I think we should hurry home. When we saw them off just now, we saw my aunt leading her daughter towards our house."
“That old woman, just looking at her makes me sick. She's a heartless, rotten dog. What's she doing staring at us all day? Hurry back, Fourth and Sixth might not be able to handle it. Second went to buy meat, I don't even know if he's back yet. I was thinking of inviting him to stay for a meal, but he left faster than Second is coming back…”
The two sisters turned around and walked quickly home. When they met villagers along the way, they would ask them questions out of curiosity.
"Hey, Cuihua, who was that person just now? He's not some godparent of yours, is he?"
"They're making quite a show of themselves. Could they be here to propose marriage for one of your daughters?"
"That's right, that's right. It's not often that a couple comes together. Don't just laugh, say something!"
Cuihua smiled and waved her hand at them, "Don't talk nonsense. None of us sisters found husbands for ourselves. Alright, I have things to do at home. I'll tell you later."
Cuihua has long legs and walks fast; by the time they're ready to say the next sentence, she's already gone.
"Look at how smug she is. No matter how well she does, she's still a poor family. She has a house full of girls. Let's see what they can achieve in the future. They're not even as good as her father. So what if her son is young? At least someone will be there to break the pot in the future!"
"Exactly, no matter how deep the hatred, you can't sever ties with her father, right? These daughters are all living alone. Every time they run into the old family, it ends in mutual destruction. But that old lady of the Tang family is getting worse and worse. She used to be so powerful and domineering, managing her daughters-in-law. But when it comes to her own granddaughter, she's always like a defeated rooster. She's getting worse and worse."
Cuihua and Cuimei turned a corner and heard the three shrewish women standing in front of their own gate, hands on hips, cursing.
"Why are you closing the door in broad daylight? What shady things are you doing in there? Open the door now! There are so many people in the house, when did it become your turn to greet guests, you ignorant girls?"
“That’s right, a girl’s family should act like a girl’s family. Don’t think we don’t know who the person who came today is. Open the door quickly, my dad will be here in a bit, as well as your second uncle, your younger uncle, and your dad. We’ve also notified them. This is a big matter, it should be a matter for the whole Tang family. Who told you to handle it yourselves?”
Just as the eldest cousin said this, Cuihua and Cuimei arrived at their own door. Looking at the already surrounded entrance, they were somewhat speechless. There are always onlookers wherever they go, especially when it comes to their family's affairs. It's estimated that everyone in the surrounding villages knows about it. After all, her parents had given birth to nine daughters in a row, so they were quite a figure. Who wouldn't be interested in the Tang family's affairs?
"Cui Cui, what happened? Who are those people who just left? Are they so important that they could stop your whole family from coming over?"
The aunt was taken aback. "What did you say? The person is already gone?"
"Of course the person left. If they hadn't left, would you lowly sluts have been licking their boots and threatening them to do things for you? Bah! Why don't you squat down and take a piss to see what kind of faces you have? You bunch of shrewish bastards, do you even deserve to come to my house and make a scene?"
Tang Cuihua has become quite adept at it over the past two years; she can say the most hurtful things without any reservations.
Sure enough, as soon as Tang Cuihua opened her mouth, the faces of the several menacing-looking people opposite her changed color, especially the oldest one, who was so angry that his nose was crooked.
"Tang Cuihua, I am your elder. How dare you insult me like that? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to get married?"
"Marry? Why would I get married? I'm the head of my sisters' household now, and I'm going to find a husband for my family. Why would I get married? Like you, running off to someone's house, disrespecting your mother-in-law, your sisters-in-law, and verbally and physically abusing your juniors? Any family that marries a scourge like you is incredibly unlucky. Even my uncle is one of the rarest. If it were me, I'd beat you to death!"
Tang Cuihua's words provoked the eldest daughter-in-law of the Tang family to the point of mania, and she lunged at Tang Cuihua. However, before she could get close, Tang Cuimei kicked her in the stomach, frowning with disgust: "What a damn bad luck!"
She looked up and shouted, "Cuixiang and Cuihong, open the door! There's trash outside, it's disgusting!"
The door opened quickly, and the two sisters were about to go in when their uncle's cursing came from the left. On the right, Cuiju came running up, panting, carrying a cloth bag. As soon as Cuiju saw her, Cuihua gave her a wink. Without stopping, she went straight home. Before her uncle's spittle could hit everyone's faces, Cuihua slammed the door shut, blocking out the cursing.
"Stop putting on airs like your elders. We don't need it. Get out of here. You won't get any benefits from my family, and we won't take any from yours. Just live your own lives and never see each other again."
"Tang Cuihua, you scoundrel, do you even know what you're saying? For what you've said, you deserve to be drowned in a pig cage and paraded through the streets as a public spectacle!"
"Me, a scoundrel? Then, Uncle, do you want me to tell everyone all the despicable things your family has done, one by one? And what about my second uncle and younger uncle's family? I've remembered it all. If you don't let me have a good time, I won't let you have a good time either. At worst, we'll all go to hell together!"
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