Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Separation! Must Separation!
Miao Ying's journey back to his mother's home was relatively smooth. He also saw the fork in the road not far from the town. Remembering his grandmother's instructions, he went to the town first and bought some snacks. He didn't buy much, after all, he was still poor, so he walked non-stop to the fork in the road.
The road ahead was completely unfamiliar. Miao Ying looked around and saw the wind blowing up layers of wheat waves in the distance. He thought that it would be nice to return to farming life. It was a pity that it seemed impossible to grow crops this year. The land had been sold, and they still had no land after the division.
Fortunately, there were no forks on this road. Miao Ying walked along this road for almost an hour and finally saw the village. This village was different from the flat Nankouba Village. Although there were no high mountains, the fields were layered, like the terraced fields Miao Ying had seen in his previous life.
He withdrew his gaze and saw the village entrance from afar. Not far away from the village entrance was a very unique house. If Miao Ying were to describe it, it would probably be the same house that Sun Wukong transformed into.
He walked closer slowly and smelled the smell of raw meat from a distance. It seemed that this was the meat stall of his mother's family.
It was almost time for lunch, and Miao Ying hoped that his family would not close the stall too early, otherwise he really would not be able to find where they lived.
Fortunately, he was lucky. The butcher stall was still open. There were blood stains and meat paste on the chopping board where the meat was placed. There was not much meat left. The unsold part was probably a piece of tenderloin.
The person dozing off behind the meat stall was not Miao Dong, whom Miao Ying was familiar with, but his father Miao Dahai.
Miao Dahai had a very delicate face when he was young, but he gained weight in middle age, and maybe it was because he was in the pig-slaughtering business that he had a fierce look on his face. In the past two years, he looked more and more ferocious. He and Miao Dong were like two small mountains, protecting the stability of their family.
Miao Dahai noticed someone at the door. Just as he was about to say what he wanted, he found out that it was his youngest son who had been married for some time.
He immediately jumped up: "Xiao Ying? Xiao Ying is back?"
Last time he was checking the shop and didn't go to see Miao Ying. Naturally, he was excited to see him back. He walked to Miao Ying and patted him on the shoulder.
Miao Ying didn't know how to get along with him. After all, this was the first time they met. He just felt a burning pain in his shoulder. After all, he was a butcher, and his grip was a little too strong.
Miao Dahai didn't notice his abnormality at all: "You haven't eaten yet? Come on, let's go home for dinner. Dad has hidden a piece of fat meat and asked your mother to cook it for you." He found a piece of fat meat from under the piece of tenderloin, picked up the meat and was about to close the shop and go home.
Miao Ying quickly said, "Dad, I don't want to eat fat meat. I want to eat lean meat."
Miao Dahai was puzzled, but he picked up the piece of pork tenderloin and closed the shop door.
Miao Ying walked beside him. Miao Dahai was much taller than him. Miao Ying was also a little puzzled. Why was he so short when they were both biological children? If he hadn't found some similarities between himself and Miao Dahai in his facial features, he would really have suspected that the original owner was not his biological son.
"Why isn't brother in the shop today?" Miao Ying made small talk.
"Your eldest brother went to slaughter pigs. He sold all the meat today and needs to do business tomorrow." Miao Dahai laughed, "You seem to have become more sensible after getting married. You even know how to care about others."
They walked into the village. Miao Dahai's steps were particularly heavy, and Miao Ying felt that the road was shaking when he walked beside him.
After entering the village, Miao Ying always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at him from behind. When he turned around, he could not see anyone. At this time, he didn't meet anyone in the village. Miao Ying didn't think much about it and followed Miao Dahai forward.
Elsewhere, in a newly built house, Chen Erwa's hands couldn't stop shaking. Wasn't Miao Ying dead? He had seen Miao Ying die with his own eyes, so how could he be alive again?
They soon arrived at their home. Liu Qiong had just prepared a meal and was about to take it to Miao Dahai when she found that he had returned with Miao Ying by his side.
"Why are you back again?" Liu Qiong was not as happy as Miao Dahai. She was afraid that Miao Ying would not live a good life again.
Miao Ying quickly said, "No, no, I came back because of something."
When he walked into the Miao family's yard, he found that the Miao family's house was much better than the Huo family's, at least it was much bigger. He walked to the table in the yard and put down the bag on his back: "This is something I brought for you. I came back to ask for your help."
Liu Qiong put away the things he brought back and put the food on the table. The couple listened to Miao Ying explain the reason for his return.
"Are you really getting a divorce?" Liu Qiong was so surprised that her mouth couldn't close. "Then how will your mother live in the future?"
"We have decided to separate in the next few days. Otherwise, if that person really gives birth to a child, Huo Xing and I will raise it. I don't want to help others raise a child." He took a bite of the dish. The cabbage fried with oil residue was oily, and the corners of his mouth were shiny with oil as he ate.
When he said this, Liu Qiong saw a little bit of his former son's shadow: "So what do you want to do?"
"I just hope that if there is a dispute, I hope that big brother will come and calm the situation for me."
Miao Dahai was a little unhappy: "Why, Dad can't calm the situation down for you?"
Liu Qiong rolled her eyes at him. "That's easy, but what about you guys in the future? Where are you going to live? How about coming back to the village?"
Miao Ying shook his head: "Let's go to Linzhen and settle down there. There are mountains over there, which is convenient for Huo Xing to hunt. Huo Xing said that his master has a house in the mountains, so we will live there."
Miao Dahai frowned: "Why do you want to live in the mountains? Otherwise, he goes back to the mountains, and you come back home to live."
Liu Qiong stepped on him again: "Don't talk nonsense."
Miao Dahai had no choice but to remain silent. Liu Qiong then said, "I'll have your father and eldest brother go to your house to keep an eye on you. Now that you've made your choice, don't complain in the future."
Miao Ying nodded: "Thank you, Dad and Mom."
Miao Dahai added, "Then don't go home today. Let your eldest brother take you home tomorrow. Stay home tonight and let your mother make you something delicious in the evening."
Miao Ying was worried that his grandmother and Huo Xiaobao would be bullied, so he thought about it and decided to give up. After dinner, he was about to leave. When he was about to go out, he ran into Miao Dong who had just returned home.
Miao Dong was also startled, thinking Miao Ying was causing trouble again. He heaved a sigh of relief after hearing his explanation: "That's not difficult at all. I have to go collect pigs these two days, and it just so happens that I'm near your house. It's not a difficult task."
It happened to be the end of the year, and there were many more people buying meat, so he had to go around to collect pigs. In a couple of days he would also have to set up a stall in the town. He had to make some extra money during the New Year so that he could arrange Miao Dong's marriage next year.
Miao Ying thanked him, and his family sent Miao Ying to the village entrance. Miao Dahai wanted him to take a piece of meat back, but Miao Ying said that his family's situation was not suitable for taking anything back. However, Miao Dahai insisted on giving it to him, so Miao Ying had no choice but to take it.
The way back seemed to be faster than the way here. Soon he came to a fork in the road and saw a figure in the distance. He was very familiar with it. It was Huo Xing.
Miao Ying ran up and faced Huo Xing. "Are you coming back from town? Have you settled everything for Mom?"
Huo Xing looked at his cheeks, which had turned red after running two steps: "I'll pick you up."
Miao Ying punched his chest and said, "Good brother, that's very considerate."
Huo Xing looked at the small fist that landed on his chest and sighed silently.
"I went home and told my parents that on the day we split up, I wanted my eldest brother to come and support us." Miao Ying walked to his side.
"I can." Huo Xing said.
"That's troublesome. Do you know the best way to solve problems? Use your fists!" Miao Ying said, "That way, no one will go back on their word, and you won't be bullied."
He looked at Huo Xing's honest face and said, "Forget it. I don't think you are that kind of person. Just watch my performance then."
After walking for a whole morning and afternoon, Miao Ying was really tired. He patted Huo Xing's shoulder, wanting him to walk slower, but Huo Xing misunderstood and thought Miao Ying was tired, so he squatted directly in front of Miao Ying.
Miao Ying pulled him up: "I just asked you to walk slower."
So Huo Xing slowed down and followed Miao Ying's pace. Miao Ying asked again, "Mom, have you made all the arrangements?"
Huo Xing nodded. He had been busy with this matter for the past two days. First, he made an appointment with the village chief of Rongshu Village at the foot of the Banyan Tree Mountain in the neighboring town, saying that he wanted to settle down there in the future, so of course he had to pay money. Li Hongying deposited five taels of silver with the village chief, who went to help her with the household registration. After that, he found a house with a vacant room and rented it temporarily, spending almost one tael of silver. Finally, he bought some daily necessities, spending another one tael. In a blink of an eye, there was not much left of the ten taels of silver.
Miao Ying nodded, thinking that Huo Xing was quite capable. The next step was to divide the family, which had to be done before the New Year.
When they returned home, before they even entered the door, they heard Zhang Hong'er swearing at Huo Xiaobao. Huo Xiaobao didn't even cry out loud, but just huddled in a corner and shed tears. Miao Ying was so angry that he was about to say something when Huo Xing kicked the door open, which scared Zhang Hong'er who was standing at the door.
When Huo Xing didn't speak, he looked gloomy, while Miao Ying beside him was smiling, which looked really creepy.
Only when Huo Xiaobao saw them coming back did he dare to cry out loud. He hugged Miao Ying's legs and wiped his tears onto Miao Ying's clothes.
"If I hear you say that to them again, I'll tear your mouth apart." Miao Ying brought Huo Xiaobao into the house to coax him. Huo Xing stood outside, looking at Zhang Honger like a demon. Zhang Honger couldn't stand it anymore and went back to her room.
Zhang Hong'er has not been idle these days, wandering around the village. She has seen some of the world and has a humble attitude. She soon became familiar with some of the gossipy aunts and husbands in the village, and heard some things about Miao Ying from them.
But without exception, they all said bad things about him, saying that the village had never seen such a vicious husband. Whenever people passed by the Huo family, they could hear him beating and scolding Li Hongying. Others said that he controlled the family and even squandered the money left by old lady Huo's coffin. What's more, when he heard from somewhere that Huo Xiaobao might be Huo Xing's son, he almost took Huo Xiaobao out and killed him.
Zhang Honger had seen some dark things, but she had not expected that a man from a mountain village could be so powerful. However, she felt that the rumors should not be believed, and she hesitated to say that Miao Ying did not seem to be like that with Li Hongying before.
Aunt Zhang sneered, "Why did he do that? Isn't it because there's nothing left to exploit from Li Hongying? You always have to save face."
Aunt Zhang held a grudge against Miao Ying, so naturally, she couldn't say a good word about him. "Just wait. After you get in, he'll have plenty of ways to torture you. Don't even think you can get anything good out of him. His family looks like they've taken several lives. You'd better take care of yourself."
Zhang Honger broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. Divide the family, divide it, we must divide it!
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