Xu Qinghe's image quietly changed in their hearts, becoming a woman who was both tough and tolerant.
At this time, an aunt with a warm face and a smile in her eyes slowly walked towards Xu Qinghe.
Gently taking her hand, he spoke to Sun Youfang in a soft but firm tone, "Guihua, ask yourself, over the years, where have you not been considerate enough towards Qinghe and her? We live in the same village and should support each other. It's indeed inconvenient for outsiders to say too much, but you were indeed biased in what happened today. Supporting the elderly is a child's duty. If you are unwilling to take on the responsibility, that's fine, but how can you stop Qinghe from being filial? The gods in heaven are watching, aren't you afraid of retribution in the future?"
Sun Youfang's body trembled, as if he had been hit in a vital spot.
But she was always sharp-tongued and refused to give in. She immediately fought back: "Don't try to scare people with those clichés. Your thinking is too feudal. I'm going to report you to the village chief for engaging in superstitious activities!"
Hearing this, my aunt's husband, a tall and dignified man, stepped forward.
It was like a ferocious god descending, with sharp eyes, locking onto Sun Youfang.
The aura of majesty without even being angry instantly shocked the entire audience, leaving Sun Youfang speechless and all his aura gone for a moment.
Xu Jianguo, Sun Youfang's son, seemed even more timid in this tense atmosphere. He hid behind his mother and even breathed cautiously, for fear of becoming the next target of attention.
Several other kind-hearted aunts were not willing to be left behind and stepped forward one after another.
Imitating the ferocious look, he declared in a firm voice, "Today, we are seeking justice for Qinghe. We have seen and remembered all the injustices she has suffered over the years! Qinghe also has the right to a share of this house so that she can better serve the old man. If you continue to make trouble, we will all go to the city to sue you. Now that we have come to this, don't say I didn't warn you!"
In the past, although the villagers felt sympathy, they could only worry in secret because Xu Qinghe himself did not ask for help.
Now that Xu Qinghe has stepped forward on his own initiative, they are naturally willing to lend a helping hand and speak out for justice together. For them, this is also a good deed.
Xu Qinghe was surrounded by this sudden warmth, tears welling up in her eyes.
Her gratitude was beyond words. She repeatedly thanked the elders around her who helped her and promised that she would find an opportunity to repay their kindness in the future.
Seeing Xu Qinghe being so sensible, everyone loved her even more.
Before they left, they cast a few warning glances at Sun Youfang, and then dispersed, still muttering a few words of dissatisfaction.
Zhu Yunxiu leaned on a crutch and snuggled up to Xu Qinghe, her eyes revealing determination and kindness. She stared at Sun Youfang and secretly swore in her heart that if she saw Sun Youfang bullying her granddaughter again, she would use the crutch in her hand to teach this ignorant woman a lesson!
Sun Youfang's eyes were as sharp as torches, as if they could spew out fire.
He stared at Xu Qinghe intently and said with gritted teeth: "I really underestimated you. You, a little girl, actually have such means and courage, you..."
Having said this, she seemed to be unable to find the right words to express her inner shock and unwillingness.
"Pa!" The crisp slap sounded like thunder in the courtyard that was noisy just now.
Xu Qinghe's movements were as fast as lightning. Before he finished speaking, he had already moved. His agile steps brought up a gust of wind as he headed straight for Sun Youfang.
The slap was powerful and made a loud noise.
It seemed as if even the air was vibrating a little. Compared with the slap on Xu Jianguo's face before, the force was greater and the anger was stronger.
The crowd gradually dispersed, and Xu Qinghe's eyes flashed with unquestionable determination.
Just now, because of the crowd watching, she couldn't react, and now the surroundings are quiet.
It was the perfect time to teach Sun Youfang an unforgettable lesson.
If not, how can there be peace in the days to come?
Xu Jianguo was about to step forward to intervene when he was kicked by Xu Qinghe's nimble foot. He lost his balance and fell to the ground with a bang. Traces of struggle were left on the muddy ground, but he couldn't get up for a while.
This scene made the surrounding air freeze, revealing a majesty that should not be underestimated.
Zhu Yunxiu, Xu Qinghe's grandmother, was horrified when she saw this scene. She tightly grasped the cane in her hand. Her old hands trembled slightly due to nervousness, but her eyes were full of firm support for her granddaughter, and she was ready to protect Xu Qinghe at any time.
Xu Qinghe moved swiftly, grabbing Sun Youfang's hair with such force that it seemed she could wring remorse from her pain. Two slaps followed, accompanied by her deep, powerful voice: "Sun Youfang, did you ignore my warnings? As soon as I left, you started to get restless. You think you can control me just by relying on your good-for-nothing son's return? Let me tell you, I know all about his extramarital affairs. If you really push me too far, I will go straight into the city and expose his true past, leaving him nowhere to hide!"
"You, you're talking nonsense! You're not a good person yourself! You girl..."
“Bang!”
Before Sun Youfang could finish her words, another loud slap interrupted her curse.
Xu Qinghe responded with a cold stare, unconcerned with the insults. She fixed her gaze on Xu Jianguo instead, "Look at you. You're never home for days, and the dirty things you do out there are probably too shameful to be seen in public, right? And now you're home complaining about being poor. How much debt do you owe out there?"
Xu Jianguo grew up in Sun Youfang's doting and developed a lawless character. He did all kinds of evil things, including cheating and deceiving, and recently he has become addicted to gambling.
He lost all the valuables he had stolen, and whenever he was short of money he would run home to ask his mother for money.
Xu Qinghe had an amazing memory. This was the third time Xu Jianguo had asked Sun Youfang for money with the same excuse, and each time Sun Youfang had just given him twenty yuan to get rid of him.
Upon closer thought, Sun Youfang still had at least forty or fifty yuan hidden in his hands, which was enough to serve as a bargaining chip in today's contest.
Upon hearing this, Xu Jianguo turned pale, his tongue became tied, his eyes flickered, and he avoided Xu Qinghe's gaze guiltily.
Sun Youfang looked at his son's miserable appearance, and his heart felt as if it was struck by ice, and he felt cold.
What irritated her was not the trouble her son had caused, but his hopeless character.
Xu Qinghe could find fault with her for even the smallest matter, making her lose face.
Xu Jianguo pursed his lips and didn't argue, but Xu Qinghe spoke again, her words like a sharp sword, cutting straight to the point: "Yin Yunjie is an honest worker, and we've already obtained a marriage certificate. Just think about it, if I, as a worker's family member, report your son's actions, he'll probably spend the rest of his life in prison, right?"
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