"Eldest sister-in-law."
"Don’t call that, I think you’re stupid. If you go and detain her, what will you gain? Let tell you, Guiying, if you still want to suffer with Li Changjiang, then you better think carefully about your future."
"Eldest sister-in-law, today our village chief ca with Ga Zi to see .
He told the brigade would definitely testify for us as a couple, and asked what our ultimate goal is."
"Yes, what exactly do you want?"
"Eldest sister-in-law, I just want to get away from that heartless and brutal family."
"Then what do you plan to do?"
"How would I know? It’s our village chief who took Changjiang to the police station. Our goal isn’t to have the old witch arrested and jailed, but to split the family.
The village chief said Changjiang started earning work points from the age of thirteen. I’m the one who made the most among the won. I calculated, even if we spent so money, isn’t it reasonable to get three hundred and sixty-six yuan when splitting the family?"
"Alright, let’s do it that way. I was wondering how you two blockheads ca up with such a far-reaching plan. Don’t blurt it out when asked, just say I said it. I’m not afraid of your family."
Yu Family’s eldest sister-in-law quickly advised them, afraid the village chief would get implicated.
"Eldest sister-in-law, I understand."
"As long as you understand, don’t do anything foolish.
Mom, you stay behind tomorrow and go to their house with them. I’ll head back now and rally our family’s brothers. We won’t let our family’s daughter suffer grievances and be bullied without intervention."
Yu Guiying felt relieved after hearing the sister-in-law’s words, knowing she had family support.
"Hongxia, be careful on your way," the old lady worriedly advised her eldest daughter-in-law.
"Mom, don’t worry, it’s fine. It’s getting late, I’ll head back now. Tomorrow, we’ll drive over at the crack of dawn."
"Good."
Li Changjiang nodded his head and saw off the sister-in-law.
At this mont, it was just the two of them. "Li Changjiang, I’m telling you, if you treat my sister well, nothing needs to be said. But if we find out you mistreated her, we Yu Family n won’t hold back."
For Guiying’s sake, I didn’t say anything. Do you think our family’s daughter can suffer such grievances without consequences? Even if it’s at your Li Family Village, we’re not afraid. If you dare to side with your family, you’ll see the consequences."
"Eldest sister-in-law, I definitely won’t. I’ve thought about it for a long ti, even if I get cursed out, I want to split the family."
"You’re foolish. When the ti cos, keep your mouth shut. We’ll handle everything. Let Guiying speak then."
"Alright, I understand."
"Don’t act all aggrieved. Think about how you’d feel if your daughter Daya faced such grievances in her in-laws’ house in the future. Would you accept it?
Maybe not, right?"
"How could I? Eldest sister-in-law, I guarantee I won’t let you down."
"Hehe, letting us down? What can we gain from you? We simply can’t stand seeing our Yu Family daughter suffer outside."
"Yes, yes, I misspoke. Eldest sister-in-law, just watch my actions."
"Alright, it’s on you then. Don’t wait for to intervene when the ti cos."
Yu Family’s eldest sister-in-law finished speaking and left briskly, needing to hurry as it was late to head back. Initially, the family all disagreed with the sister marrying from so far away, uncertain about what she thought, adamantly wanting to marry this man.
Li Changjiang did not return ho, but squatted outside. Hugging his head, he knew this matter was going to escalate, sigh!
anwhile, Li Yungui returned to the village with Ga Zi and then dropped him off at the Wei Family.
Afterward, he discussed the conversation with Xing Xiangzhang with Wei Kaiyun.
"Village Chief Li, you’d better get solid plans on Stone, the factory building needs at least an acre of land, so pick a site far from everyone."
"Yes, I’ve already selected the site. I’ll confirm it when I return. Tomorrow, half the people will be sent to make adobe bricks."
"Yes, preparations must begin. There aren’t many tasks in the fields right now. It’d be best to finish building before the autumn harvest."
"Estimate it would be difficult. I checked the fields, autumn harvest should begin in about a week."
"Then let’s do what we can. We can catch up after the autumn harvest. But within two days, we should get the foundation dug out. I’ll draw up the plans tonight."
"Alright, I’ll go arrange that now."
Li Yungui left urgently, full of energy.
Ga Zi was sitting in the yard, talking to Jiang Xinyu about his mother’s situation.
"Teacher Jiang, I went with my parents to the police station, soone is going to support our family."
"Ga Zi, only the weak need soone else’s support."
"Teacher Jiang?"
"Once you’re strong enough, you can rely on yourself without needing others.
How can you keep relying on others?"
"But I’m still young."
"That’s no excuse. Becoming strong isn’t determined by age or being aggressive but by earning respect."
"Mom, I understand. I must develop abilities, so they can’t act against us for anything."
Jiang Xinyu smiled, "Right, Shi Jing grasped it well.
No matter what skills you possess, people will respect you."
Ga Zi didn’t quite understand but rembered Teacher Jiang’s words, never forgetting them for life.
"Teacher Jiang, my mom will be back tomorrow."
"Good, consider how you can help your mom. This is the assignnt I’m giving you, and you may ask others." Jiang Xinyu said with a smile.
"Anyone?"
"Anyone. But think about your age."
"I understand." He finished speaking and looked eagerly at Jianbin, Shi Jing, and Feifei.
Afterward, the four kids went aside, whispering about their plan.
Wei Kaiyun, witnessing his wife’s approach, found her rather interesting. Inside, the two children had awoken, and the second son’s cries began anew.
Jiang Xinyu, left with no choice, handed Daya to Wei Kaiyun. She had long noticed that Wei Kaiyun didn’t show much interest in other people’s children, slightly more with Jianbin, but there was definitely a noticeable difference in treatnt.
Wei Kaiyun accepted the frail little girl and went inside with her.
In Li Laoshu’s house, chaos ensued, as Mrs. Li, accustod to being waited on, struggled with suddenly having to do everything herself. Her youngest son and his sister didn’t lift a finger to help, causing uproar, as she cursed the eldest son and his wife.
When Li Laoshu returned from work, dinner wasn’t ready, nor were the pigs fed. He sighed internally, wondering how they would manage.
Without the eldest son and daughter-in-law, the family might starve.
He sat on the bed, smoking his pipe, pondering how to avoid a family split and wanting to quickly arrange marriages for the younger ones.
If a split was inevitable, he worried about his future, fearing no one would care for him later in life.
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