This made everyone retreat even further, with only Licun's mother curled up on the ground, groaning.
Hearing the commotion outside, Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo hurriedly came out.
Su Chen stood quietly beside Zhang Hongmei, which put both of them at ease.
Zhang Shouyi rushed out as well. "Wife, how are you?"
"It's alright, you don't need to worry." Zhang Hongmei controlled her anger. Although she wasn't heartbroken, she was still uncomfortable.
"Don't worry about it. If it's worth it, then help them out. If it's not, why bother with them?" Zhang Shouyi immediately knew why Zhang Hongmei was angry.
But the people surrounding them felt a pang of unease. They'd just made things difficult for themselves. Remembering their earlier actions, they felt a chill. With others looking after them and helping them, who would willingly risk their lives? If Hongmei truly held a grudge, they were doomed; it wouldn't just be a beating at home. This two-story building was made of red brick and cement; it couldn't possibly have been built for less than ten thousand yuan. These were people who toiled in the fields; where would they earn ten thousand yuan?
Now they all regret it. Especially those few arrogant people. They're really regretting it terribly.
“I know that a small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment; there are too many people who are not worth it. Grandpa, let’s go back.”
The four entered the courtyard, and only then did someone come over to help Licun's mother up.
Actually, Han Mei's kick was quite measured; it definitely wouldn't cause injury, but it must have been uncomfortable.
"That damned bastard, how dare he treat me like this!" Li Cun's mother was still bluffing, saying this, but she was walking home.
No, I have to go back and discuss this right away. Could Li Cun really be released? Does Zhang Hongmei really have that much power? Is she just trying to scare me?
Very few people in the village knew Zhang Shouyi's true identity. Although they knew that Zhang Hongmei had married a wealthy man, they didn't know anything about his occupation.
When Licun's mother got home, she told Licun's father what had just happened.
Li Cun's father, a cowardly man his whole life, slapped Li Cun's mother on the head.
"Now look what's happened, everything's over. We can't even stay here anymore. You spendthrift woman. Licun's lost his job too, are you happy now?"
Li Cun's mother was stunned. Since the two got married, this good-for-nothing had never raised his voice to her. How dare he hit her today?
With a roar, he charged forward, and the two began to fight.
The difference in physical strength between men and women was so great that, after a short while, Li Cun's mother was lying motionless on the ground.
That's how men are. If they haven't laid a hand on someone, they won't even think about hitting them. But once they start, they don't care anymore.
Li Cun's father ignored his wife on the ground and rushed to the brigade headquarters to find the village chief. He couldn't let Li Cun really come back.
Han Mei found Wang Hongxi and explained what had just happened.
"The lady said that from now on, any welfare benefits she gives to the village will not be distributed to their family. Also, tell me where that person works and tell him to get out of the factory."
Wang Hong was furious. Li Cun's mother was really something else. Now look what happened, she tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead. Hongmei really doesn't fall for that kind of trick.
"Comrade, Liu Licun works in the county's agricultural machinery department."
"Thank you, village chief," Han Mei said, turning and leaving.
Most of the men in the village were here and had all heard what Han Mei had said. Da Shan's father was furious, saying, "That troublemaker!"
Everyone fell silent, each with their own thoughts on what had just happened. The majority felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration, while others were indifferent, simply callous.
"It's a success! Let's build the mill tomorrow, and then we'll never have to queue up to push the millstone again."
Er Lengzi watched from the side, his eyes full of sarcasm. He made a note of those people who had indifferent expressions on their faces.
I feel so sorry for Zhang Hongmei. That girl must be furious; what a bunch of ingrates.
After saying goodbye to Wang Hongxi, I drove away. On the way, I ran into Licun's father, who was rushing over. Was he here to see Wang Hongxi? Haha, I guess it wouldn't matter who he asked. Hongmei looks down on them, mostly because of Jinsong's matter. Why can't they understand that?
Given Zhang Hongmei's protective nature, how could she possibly let Licun and the others live comfortably?
Wang Hongxi had just poured some hot water and hadn't even drunk it yet when Licun's father came in.
"Hongxi, what should we do? Please help us think of a solution."
"What can I do? You've brought this on yourselves, what can I do? Let me tell you, Licun's job is definitely out of the question. If you behave yourselves, we'll let you live in the house. But if you take advantage of us, who knows what might happen next."
"Hongxi, you can't do this! We're all from the same village, you can't abandon our family!"
"What do you mean 'can't'? They're the ones who paid the money. You offended them, and you expect them to treat you well? Who do you think you are?"
Li Cun's father paced anxiously, "Hong Xi, please go and plead for me. We live in the same village, we can't just ignore this sentiment, can we?"
"And Licun's job—that's because they took the child and promised it to Licun. How can they go back on their word now?"
"Heh. I'm not going to get involved in this mess with your family."
"Hongxi, you're the village chief, how can you not care?"
"Liu Laogen, let me tell you this: I'm not going to stand up for you even if I know you're in the wrong. Am I crazy? Do whatever you want."
Li Cun's father came out of the brigade headquarters looking dejected. What was he going to do now? This little girl, how could she have no tolerance at all? He should just let it go after a little fuss.
No, this can't go on like this. I have to go find the mistress and hope she can put in a good word for me.
Liu Laogen knocked on the old lady's door. The family of five had just finished showering and were all hungry, eating when Liu Laogen unexpectedly arrived.
Hu Aifen disliked them intensely, and the two families barely spoke to each other. "What brings you here?"
"Sister-in-law, I've come to see the mistress."
Liu Changhe came out. "Lao Gen, come in. What's up?"
Liu Laogen walked inside silently, without saying a word.
Hu Aifen pursed her lips. This family? Why let them in? She hurriedly went inside to grab the table and listen in. Hu Aifen just felt that they couldn't be up to anything.
Liu Laogen entered the house and saw the old lady sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) smoking. "Second wife, you have to help my Licun."
The old lady frowned, glanced at him, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Liu Laogen stammered as he recounted what had just happened.
The old lady was furious when she heard this! A bunch of idiots.
Hu Aifen heard it too, and her chest heaved with anger. What an ingrate!
"Aifen, go outside and listen to what's going on?"
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