Chapter 108: If I Don't Stand Up for Myself Now, Won't Our Second Branch Be Bullied to Death

"Indeed, anyone who experienced that would have their heart turn cold; let alone the couple from the eldest branch scheming against Liu Chuxue like that. Expecting them to easily forgive them is nothing short of dreaming."

"However, that girl Liu Chuxue is ruthless enough; she opened her mouth and demanded five hundred. Don't say the Liu family just had their home robbed a few days ago; even if no money was lost, they probably couldn't come up with that much all at once."

"What does that have to do with Liu Chuxue? She didn't force them to compensate. If they have no money, let them sit in the detention center."

Liu Chuxue's hearing was excellent; even after walking far away, she could still hear those people discussing, but none of it affected her.

Now that her strength was immense, after a quick march, she reached the mid-slope, found a withered tree, and with two axe swings, the tree fell with a crash.

Afterwards, after skillfully dismantling it, she quickly tied two large bundles of firewood, took the wooden pole she had selected earlier to serve as a carrying yoke, sharpened both ends, inserted them into the wood, hoisted it up, and walked down the mountain.

When she reached the foot of the mountain, from far away she saw people still gathered at her own doorway.

Just as she approached, she heard someone discussing: "How is this girl Liu Chuxue so strong? Carrying such two large bundles of firewood would be a burden even for a grown man."

Liu Chuxue carried the firewood behind the wall of the west wing room assigned to them, then untied the binding ropes, laid the firewood out there to dry, and only then turned to walk into the courtyard.

Mother Liu had already finished cooking the meal: "Xue, quickly wash your face and get ready; eat and then go to school, we can't delay any longer."

Liu Chuxue glanced toward the eldest branch: "What's the situation?"

Mother Liu, while serving the rice, said: "They have invited several elders in charge from the clan to come over; they probably want them to intervene."

Liu Chuxue quickly tidied herself up, pulled a wooden stool over, sat down with her meal: "No matter who comes to find you, it's the same; stick firmly to the two conditions I proposed. If they don't agree, then forget it; there's no need to force it."

"Don't think my conditions are too extreme; after all, if they really succeeded in scheming against me, what would my fate be, and what would yours be? You must absolutely not be soft-hearted, or later you'll be called fools."

She said this to Father Liu, fearing he would be swayed by a few words from those clan elders and lose his way.

Father Liu quickly promised: "Xue, rest assured; Dad has seriously considered it; I won't drag you down."

Seeing her younger sister still standing there in a daze, she tapped her forehead with her chopsticks: "What time is it? Still standing there staring into space, wanting to be late?"

Liu Chunxiao finally came to her senses: "Second Sister, you have changed so much."

Liu Chuxue took a sip of porridge: "If I don't stand up for myself now, won't our second branch be bullied to death?"

Hearing her second sister's words, Liu Chunxiao nodded in agreement: "Second Sister, you are right."

Mother Liu felt very heartbroken upon hearing this; Father Liu wasn't much better; both were silently thinking in their hearts: No matter when, they would stand on their daughter's side.

Liu Chuxue finished eating quickly, went inside to get her schoolbag: "Dad, Mom, I'm going to school; if anything happens, tell them to wait until I return to discuss it."

After all, the argument over there was still ongoing; it probably wouldn't have a result anytime soon; she didn't have time to wait for them. It had been nearly half a month since she went to school, and only a few months remained until high school graduation; today she wanted to go and discuss with the homeroom teacher about self-studying at home during the day and only going for exams.

After all, with the whole mess at home, she really couldn't feel at ease.

Liu Chunxiao tilted her head back and poured the porridge in Xiao Wanli's bowl down: "Second Sister, wait for me; let's go together."

In the adjacent main hall: "Clan Head, although it is true that the eldest and his wife were in the wrong, if they are sentenced, the entire Liu clan will be implicated; we had no choice but to speak to the clan; please, everyone, help us."

"Old Fifth, don't say I'm not telling you; what you did before was hardly human behavior; if I were Shan Liang, I would have cut ties with you too."

"I was deceived by the eldest couple; I thought that job required buying it with money, which is why I did the wrong thing. Clan Head, you cannot ignore this matter; otherwise, this family will truly be ruined."

"This is no small matter; don't try to bind the clan to you, and don't play schemes; first tell me what you are thinking?"