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Village Head Shen looked down on his troublemaking younger brother, but with the situation escalating to this point, he had no choice but to step in.
“Su Mingxian, today’s incident was caused by your in-laws. You’ve been wronged. As for the division of the family, let’s discuss that privately.”
Su Mingxian tightened her hold on her two children and replied expressionlessly, “Uncle, are we still discussing this in front of the neighbors? I’m afraid I’ll be going in standing and coming out lying down.”
“You—”
A collective gasp arose from the crowd, and Father Shen's face turned an angry shade of purple as he raised his hand to strike, only to be met with a fierce glare from Village Head Shen. “Second Brother, what are you doing? The child doesn’t understand; just educate her slowly. You need to rein in that temper.”
Su Mingxian quickly stepped back with her children, and seeing this, Village Head Shen could only sigh. “Alright then, let’s talk here.”
He spoke earnestly, “Niece-in-law, your in-laws are at fault in this matter. They have indeed made you suffer over the years. I will definitely stand up for you. Qian Qian is our Shen family’s granddaughter; whether it’s a piece of meat or even a whole chicken, it doesn’t matter. In the future, whatever the Shen family has will not lack for Qian Qian and Yang Yang. Second Sister-in-law, do you have any objections?”
Zhang Chunhua naturally was unwilling, but facing the Village Chief and not wanting to split the family, she could only swallow her frustration.
Village Head Shen nodded in satisfaction. “From now on, if they dare not give you and the children meat to eat, come find me. I will support you. As for the division of the family, my dear child, it’s not that I’m siding with your in-laws; it’s just that this is a significant matter that must wait until Chi Zi returns to discuss.”
...
Village Head Shen truly lived up to his position as village leader; his words were reasonable and persuasive, appealing to both logic and emotion. But how long would they have to wait for Shen Chi to return?
“Uncle, are you saying that today’s beating was for nothing? My daughter nearly got kicked to death and we’re just supposed to let it go? Are we supposed to continue being their servants and endure their abuse? Do you really think that’s possible?”
Father Shen listened and angrily asked, "What do you want then?"
"I don't want anything special. Either we split the family, or you give me money," Su Mingxian replied coldly. "Why should I not see a single cent of the money my husband earns? Why should my children only watch you enjoy good food and drink? On a hot day, Qian Qian wants to have an ice pop, but I don’t even have a dime, let alone new clothes or lucky money..."
Su Mingxian vented her frustrations, saying, "Whose daughter-in-law has it as tough as I do? Yet we pour our hearts out and still can’t warm your hearts. Uncle, be honest—does this make sense? Today, either we split the family, or you give me money. I don’t want to live in poverty for another day."
Her words were filled with accusations and heart-wrenching emotion, making the neighbors feel pity for her while further despising the Shen family's wrongdoings.
How ridiculous!
Zhang Chunhua, seeing this unfold, immediately became displeased. "You think it’s that easy? Money, money, money! There’s no money to be had; you’ll lose your life instead."
"Shut up."
Village Head Shen was furious upon hearing this. He slammed his pipe down hard, startling Zhang Chunhua and drawing disdainful looks from the crowd. Her face flushed with anger, but she dared not speak again.
Village Head Shen took a deep drag from his pipe and sighed. "Alright then—child, how much do you want?"
Everyone turned their attention to Su Mingxian, who remained calm and composed as she replied clearly, "Uncle, I understand that the eldest son has the duty to care for his siblings and support our parents. I'm not unreasonable. However, why should outsiders also benefit from this? I refuse to accept that; wanting this money back is not too much to ask, is it?"
Hearing her words made the crowd feel she was righteous. Despite being treated so unfairly, she still considered the Shen family’s interests. What she said was undeniably correct—why should outsiders spend their money?
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