Chapter 126: Wouldn't it be more fun to let them tear each other apart when the time comes?

As soon as Chen Jiefang entered his courtyard, he saw his eldest son rushing out anxiously: "Dad, how did it go? Did you get the letter of forgiveness?"

Chen Jiefang’s face darkened, and he shook his head: "I’m afraid it’s difficult."

Chen Weidong asked anxiously: "What happened?"

Chen Jiefang parked his bicycle: "I didn't even have a chance to bring up the letter of forgiveness."

Chen Weidong looked bewildered: "Why?"

Chen Jiefang was so angry that he slapped the bicycle handlebar. Because he used too much force, he was in too much pain to even reply, baring his teeth and grimacing for a long time before he felt better: "Before I could even mention the letter of forgiveness, that crazy woman in the Liu Shanliang family started hitting me with a broom."

"After that, the Liu family's eldest daughter-in-law also claimed that we harmed her and her nephew, and she wouldn't let me off the hook. Plus, that girl from the Liu family isn't a pushover either; she cursed us as ungrateful wolves in front of the whole village. Even if I opened my mouth, I’m afraid she wouldn't agree."

"People outside are saying all sorts of things, to the point where I don't even dare to go out."

"If it really doesn't work out, don't wait for your mother. Have your wife arrange it, host a few tables for your younger brother, and just consider the person brought into the family. It will also shut the mouths of the busybodies in the neighborhood and at Weiping’s workplace."

"That’s all we can do."

Miao Xiaohe heard the conversation outside and looked reluctant, but she knew this matter probably couldn't be avoided. Thinking that Hu Liru wasn't easy to deal with, she felt inexplicably annoyed, thinking: I’m afraid there won't be any peace in this house from now on.

In Liushu Village, after Liu Mu calmed her anger, she asked: "Chuxue, are you just going to let the Chen family off like this?"

Thinking of the Chen family's current situation, Chuxue couldn't help but smile: "I heard in the county today that Chen Weidong got into trouble..."

She told Liu Mu about Chen Weidong being caught in an affair.

Liu Mu was so angry that she spewed more insults, finally concluding: "They truly deserve it. This is the Chen family reaping what they sowed. Let’s see how arrogant they can be in the future."

Chuxue saw that she had vented enough: "It’s a good thing they looked down on me. If I had married into that family and they started causing trouble, that would have been disgusting."

In any case, she had already taken her compensation. Now, Master Chen was paralyzed and hospitalized; even if Chen Weiping hadn't lost his job, he likely had no room for promotion; Chen Mu definitely wouldn't be released without her letter of forgiveness, and no matter how long her sentence was, she would certainly have a criminal record; as for Chen Fu, who came to the village today, with such things happening in his family, his official career was effectively over.

As for Chen Weiping and Hu Liru, it would be a miracle if they could live well after such a scandal, and she had still left a backup plan.

Calculating the time, the original novel's heroine, Ding Surong, would soon be sent to the countryside. Wouldn't it be more fun to let them tear each other apart when the time comes?

With the camaraderie from that bowl of braised fish at noon, the uncles and brothers who came to help in the afternoon worked even more diligently.

When they finished work in the evening, Uncle Liangzi came over specifically: "Shanliang, there are enough stones for the foundation. I just ran into Old Yu, and he said tomorrow is a good day. If you are willing, you might as well go over tonight."

Old Yu’s ancestors were all Feng Shui masters, but since superstition is now discouraged, he rarely looks into these things for people anymore.

The Liu couple looked at each other, and just as they were about to say something, they heard Chuxue say: "Fine, I’ll go over tonight."

The group chatted a bit more about the house construction, and then Chuxue saw Uncle Liangzi out: "Uncle, we don't know much about building a house, so please put in the extra effort."

"Your father and I have been friends since we were kids running around naked; of course, I’ll be attentive. Stop seeing me out, go back and get busy."

As Chuxue turned around, she saw a shadow flicker by the door of the third branch's room and couldn't help but roll her eyes.