Liu's mother almost coughed up blood. She had bullied her daughter-in-law, but the beating wasn't severe.
She glared at her daughter-in-law and said, "Son, get a divorce. I can't afford a daughter-in-law like that."
For Liu's mother, who was fiercely protective of her son, Wang Xiuyun had crossed a line by actually daring to hit her son.
"Fine, let's get a divorce. Do you think my sister wants to stay in your house?" Qian Xiuduo said bluntly.
With her hands on her hips, she said aggressively, "There's still a hundred yuan left, you have to compensate my sister, otherwise we'll call the police. This is... intentional assault, which means you'll go to jail. Besides, you have feudalistic ideas. Hmph, multiple crimes combined, you might get a beating."
Liu's mother was startled, patted her chest, and said, "You little rascal, how dare you scare your old mother!"
Qian Xiuduo sneered and said, "Who's scaring you? Should I call the police right now?"
As she spoke, she started calling out to others, calling out "Big Brother."
Finally, Liu's mother got scared and compromised, saying, "We don't have a hundred yuan. We can give it to you slowly, otherwise there's nothing we can do."
Shao Cuifen said, "Okay, but you have to write an IOU."
"Vice Captain, we've made up our minds," Liu's mother called out.
Zhou Yan said "oh" and then went to call a few more elders from the Liu family.
I thought things would fall into place naturally.
However, when the elders of the Liu family arrived and heard about the divorce, they all reacted as if they had been poisoned and unanimously disagreed.
And they insisted on advising reconciliation rather than separation.
They've only been married for a year, and this is the time for them to adjust to each other. With time, they can live happily together. Every couple argues, and you can't just get a divorce like that. You can't be so hasty.
Qian Xiuduo grew angrier as she listened, glaring angrily at the group of stubborn old men.
She simply picked up the hoe.
Looking at the menacing Qian family members, some of whom had even picked up hoes, Liu's mother felt a chill run down her spine.
She was terrified that they would hit her and her son with a hoe.
"No, both our families have agreed to get a divorce."
The elders in the Liu family looked at Liu's mother with disapproval, as if to say, "How can you still be so immature?"
Liu's mother: ...
They really meddle too much.
"Tiezhu, what do you say?" the elder of the Liu family asked, looking at Liu Tiezhu kneeling to one side.
Liu Tiezhu's gaze drifted towards Wang Xiuyun.
The elders of the Liu family followed his gaze.
Wang Xiuyun mustered her courage and said, "I want a divorce. Divorce is a free choice in the new China."
The elders of the Liu family sighed and said perfunctorily, "Divorce is a big deal, there's no rush, you should think it over carefully."
As they were talking, they tried to leave.
The three Qian brothers blocked the doorway, preventing them from leaving. Qian Aiguo frowned and said, "The couple has decided to divorce, so why do you disagree?"
He turned his head and said, "Nowadays, divorce shouldn't require the consent of these elders. My sister can get a divorce as long as she wants to."
Qian Xiuduo snapped her fingers and said, "My sister and this man didn't even have a marriage certificate, so as long as the compensation is paid, we can take my sister home now."
Shao Cuifen hummed in agreement.
Liu's mother really didn't want to give money or write an IOU.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and go!" Cai Shaoyun urged.
She really couldn't stand Liu's mother.
A daughter-in-law isn't some lowly maid from ancient times, whom you can hit or scold at will.
Even those little maids get paid.
Liu's mother dawdled, unwilling to move.
Wang Xiuyun's eyes darted around, and she dashed back to her room.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of rummaging through drawers and cabinets came from inside the house.
Liu's mother hurriedly ran back to her room.
Then everyone saw the two of them fighting over a package.
The Qian family members quickly went up to help.
Liu's mother failed and could only grit her teeth and stare at the other side.
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