The conflict at Liu Xiulan's home is far from over.
After beating Xu Xiaogang, Xu Zhijin threw the stick aside and asked, "Mom, are you calm now?"
Although the words were spoken politely, the tone was far from pleasant.
Liu Xiulan knew that her eldest son was using the beating of Xiao Gang as a way to give her, an old woman, a warning.
Her face instantly darkened, and she slammed her hand on the table. "Zhijin, who are you trying to impress by hitting the child?"
"Is this how this old woman owes you?"
“If you’re capable, you can find a permanent job in the county town, just like Zhigang.”
"I raised you with great difficulty, and I've never asked you for food or clothes."
"You work outside every day, what's wrong with your mother teaching your wife and son?"
"Am I, this old woman, trying to harm them? Am I, this old woman, targeting them?"
"Xu Zhijin, think about what your wife and son have done."
"I, an old woman, didn't even get a chance to get away with anything, and you're still here beating him up in front of me. If you really think you're so tough, then come on! Beat this old woman to death!"
They're playing the emotional card again, and then rambling on and on about how they act like elders.
Xu Zhijin gradually listened and calmed down. Only then did he realize that he had been rude to his mother. "Mother, I didn't mean that..."
"If that's not what you meant, then what? You hit the child just to show me, didn't you? You think I'm too nosy and too talkative? Fine, I'll go to the city to find Lao San and live with them for a while."
Liu Xiulan said she was going to the city, and it was almost time for the busy farming season, so the family was short-handed.
Besides, once Liu Xiulan went to the city, her third brother Xu Zhigang asked her about it, and the family's shameful secrets would be exposed.
Xu Zhijin was worried that his family wouldn't have enough manpower, and he was also afraid of losing face.
He had no choice but to soften his tone, "Mother, it's my fault. I will teach the children well, and I will talk to my wife nicely too."
Before she could finish speaking, Lin Li objected.
Xu Xiaogang was still huddled behind Lin Li, trembling, with bloody marks on his hands, legs and back.
So, they had a fight and used her and her son as bait to get out?
"What do you mean? My son just got beaten up for nothing?"
"I usually just tolerate being scolded."
"You two had a fight today and beat my son up like this. How are we supposed to live now?"
Lin Li was full of anger when she talked about it. Her mother-in-law treated her badly, and her husband was not a caring person either.
The old woman was very biased; she gave a lot of subsidies to the second wife's family while being stingy with the first wife's family.
She usually keeps a lot of accounts, but today she just decided to throw everything out there and argue about it.
“Even if you’re a bit biased, there’s a limit. When I was pregnant, I did all the housework myself.”
"Why should Kong Guihua be allowed to stay home every day while pregnant, sleeping like a pig and only cooking a few meals?"
"They even cooked special meals for that girl, do they really think everyone's blind?"
“My daughter is treated like a treasure by the whole family, while my son can’t even get an egg to eat all year round.”
"Why should I?"
These words made Xiao Gang and Xiao Hua cry.
It's unfair to begin with. Fu Bao gets to eat and drink well and wear new clothes.
As for Xiaohua and Xiaogang, one had to help with the laundry, and the other didn't even have a decent set of clothes.
Both are from the Xu family, so why is Fu Bao given preferential treatment?
It's unfair not only to the younger generation, but also to the older generation.
The old lady always scolded the eldest son's family, but never mentioned the second son's family when they made mistakes.
What kind of logic is this?
"Mother-in-law, let's separate the family. I really can't live like this anymore!"
Lin Li held her son in one arm while shouting that she wanted to separate the family property.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
Little Fu Bao sat quietly next to Kong Guihua, not daring to say much.
They had never even considered separating from their family before.
The atmosphere immediately fell silent as soon as Lin Li brought it up.
"Zhijin, is that what you think too?" Liu Xiulan's face was deeply lined with wrinkles, which moved up and down as she spoke.
Xu Zhijin stood in the middle of the courtyard, his mouth opening and closing repeatedly.
The old lady's favoritism was a well-known fact in his mind.
They're all her children, so why does the old lady always scold him but never scold the second or third?
It wouldn't come to the point of splitting up the family.
So Xu Zhijin thought for a moment and said, "Mom, Lin Li was just talking nonsense. I didn't mean it that way."
The old lady certainly didn't want to separate the family property; it would sound terrible if word got out.
They were just about to make a big deal out of it and let it go.
Kong Guihua spoke up, "Sister-in-law, what you said is wrong."
"When did I give Fu Bao special treatment? Don't accuse me wrongly."
"Besides, Fu Bao's new clothes were all bought with Fu Bao's own money. You know that my Fu Bao is born lucky and can turn into golden beads. Isn't it only right that she receives some preferential treatment at home?"
"The pheasant you ate last month, and the fish we cooked together at home, were all thanks to our Fu Bao's good luck."
"Sister-in-law, you should be more kind. Don't eat your meal and then curse your mother."
Lin Li trembled with anger. Wasn't Kong Guihua's statement just a case of getting the benefit and then acting innocent, trying to attract hatred?
"Do you even have the right to speak? I'll tear your mouth apart." Lin Li stepped forward and shoved Kong Guihua aside.
The two sisters-in-law were fighting.
Kong Guihua was pregnant, and fearing something might happen, the Xu brothers, Zhijin and Zhiyin, quickly pulled her away.
*Slap!* Xu Zhijin slapped Lin Li across the face. “Nonsense! She’s pregnant, why are you fighting with her? You’re her sister-in-law…”
Lin Li was knocked back two steps, while Xu Xiaogang, holding his mother's arm, looked worried and terrified.
"You actually hit me? Xu Zhijin, I want a divorce!"
Without further ado, Lin Li went back to her room to pack her clothes, and Xu Xiaogang naturally followed her.
The old lady witnessed the whole farce, pressed her aching temples, and thought to herself, "What a happy family..."
If Lin Li insists on going back to her parents' home, then let her go.
Perfect timing, we're rid of one troublemaker at home.
That night, Lin Li left the Xu family home carrying her clothes and bags.
Xu Xiaogang was behind her and helped her carry a large bag.
"Mother, are we really leaving?"
It was completely dark outside. His mother's hometown was in another brigade of Yunxi Commune, a five-hour walk away.
Lin Li was furious at this moment. "Let's go home. Once I get home, no one will bully us anymore!"
Xu Xiaogang sniffed. Okay, he's leaving this house too.
He was beaten by someone else, and his father not only didn't care about him, but beat him so badly. He will never come back.
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