Li Dashan stared at Xiao Jingchuan in terror, his eyes filled with fear. He felt that Xiao Jingchuan's strength was extraordinary; even though the other party had not used his full strength, his wrist was already numb with pain, as if it were about to break.
If he doesn't beg for mercy, this hand might be ruined.
"Jing...Jingchuan, you...you let go!" Li Dashan cried out, his voice trembling.
"Uncle Dashan, one should not be too greedy. Since you have already sold the red jade to me, please abide by the spirit of the contract."
Xiao Jingchuan released his grip and then shielded Li Hongyu behind him.
Li Hongyu had long since given up on her father. In his eyes, she and her two younger sisters were a waste of money, while only her younger brother, Li Qingyun, was the apple of his eye.
“Hongyu, I had no choice but to sell you. Can you forgive me?” Li Dashan dared not provoke Xiao Jingchuan, so he tried to appease his eldest daughter.
“Father! From the moment you decided to sacrifice me, our father-daughter relationship ended. I know you love your brother, but you can’t sacrifice others for him.”
Li Hongyu sighed softly, her heart filled with helplessness and bitterness.
She knew that her father had a serious preference for sons over daughters and only wanted the three sisters to become "brother-supporting demons".
However, despite all this, she was still grateful for one thing—that her younger brother had not become spoiled or twisted because of their father's favoritism.
Deep in Li Hongyu's heart, she desperately wanted her father to recognize his mistakes and correct them in time. She hoped her father would understand that both sons and daughters should receive equal love and education.
If he continues to show such favoritism, he will only ruin his younger brother's future.
Li Dashan took a step back before looking up at his eldest daughter, "Hongyu, I... I was forced to sacrifice you."
Li Hongyu sighed deeply, "I don't object to you wanting to support your brother's education, but you should do so within your means."
When Li Hongyu mentioned reading, Xiao Wenjing was filled with emotion. Over the years, he had suffered a lot to support his younger brother and nephew's education. Even his own children had never attended school.
When Xiao Wenjing thought of this, he felt sorry for his son. He suddenly felt that he owed his son too much.
“Brother Dashan, selling your daughter to support Qingyun’s education will only increase his psychological burden. You shouldn’t do anything foolish again.”
Xiao Wenjing couldn't help but try to persuade Li Dashan, but before he could finish speaking, Li Dashan retorted.
“Brother Wenjing, I’m not like you, abandoning your own son to raise someone else’s child.”
"You...you don't appreciate kindness."
Xiao Wenjing was sorely offended by Li Dashan's words and glared angrily.
“Brother Wenjing, you should save your kindness for others. A man like you who doesn’t even raise his own son is not qualified to teach me.”
Li Dashan let out another cold laugh.
"Although I am a bit sexist, I will not raise other people's children. Your Jingchuan is already married, and you are still going out of your way to make money to support a bunch of ungrateful wretches. I am really ashamed for you."
Seeing that Xiao Wenjing's face was very ugly, Xiang quickly stopped her husband, "Honey, say less."
"Why should I say less? Everyone except him has the right to lecture me, except him."
Li Dashan was looking for a place to vent his anger.
In his view, Xiao Wenjing was even more despicable than him, so why should he give in to him?
Xiao Jingchuan had no intention of helping his father; some things are more effective when said by someone else.
Although Li Dashan was not a good person, everything he said made sense.
As far back as he can remember, his father had never given his mother any money, let alone earned any money to support them.
In his father's eyes, the old vile woman and her concubine were his family; he, as her son, was unimportant.
Seeing her father getting more and more carried away, Li Hongyu interrupted, "Dad, please stop. If you have even a shred of conscience, please treat my mother and Xiaoju kindly."
Li Dashan snapped out of his daze and continued to play the loving father, "Don't worry, I will definitely not mistreat them. During this time, you can stay with Jingchuan and his wife. Once I have enough money, I will redeem you."
Li Hongyu sneered; she was just grateful that her father wasn't causing trouble.
Seeing that Xiao Wenjing and his son remained silent, Li Dashan slunk away.
This time, Ms. Xiang did not chase after her husband. Instead, she apologized on his behalf and asked her daughter to accompany her for a stroll to help her relax.
Li Hongyu greeted Xiao Jingchuan before accompanying her mother shopping.
Not long after
Xiao Jingchuan and his father went to the street corner to wait for Shen Yunsheng.
...
After Li Dashan left in a huff, he met Xiao Zhenzhu and Granny Yang at the entrance of the blacksmith shop.
Seeing that Li Dashan was looking downcast, Granny Yang took the initiative to strike up a conversation, "Dashan, I've heard about what happened to you. You should try to think more positively."
Li Dashan knew what kind of person Granny Yang was, and after understanding her intentions, he chatted with her casually for a bit.
"Auntie, don't even mention it. I asked Jingchuan for Hongyu's indenture, but he refused."
Granny Yang's eyes darted around, and she said with feigned concern, "Jingchuan is really going too far. There's no reason for him to force us to buy or sell. But Dashan, don't worry too much, there'll always be a way."
Li Dashan sighed: "Alas! What can I do? Jingchuan said that to redeem myself, I have to pay a penalty for breach of contract."
Taking advantage of the situation, Granny Yang said, "Although Jingchuan is my grandson, I will not tolerate him. If it really doesn't work, you can go to the yamen and accuse him of abducting a woman."
When Grandma mentioned reporting to the authorities, Xiao Zhenzhu quickly stopped her, saying, "Uncle Dashan, my grandma was just joking, please don't take it seriously."
Grandma Yang was secretly annoyed that her granddaughter was being nosy. Only when she saw that there were no familiar faces around did she feel safe to speak up.
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