Chapter 13: Impulsiveness Solves Nothing

She told them everything her eldest uncle's wife had done with her nephew, and what she had heard at the Ge family: "Only Ge Xiulan knows about this, and it's unclear whether the entire eldest branch knows, but I don't believe Ge Xiulan dared act so boldly merely to help her nephew control me."

Liu Chuxue's eyes immediately turned red: "How could my eldest uncle's wife do such a thing?"

Liu's mother, furious, shouted directly: "Ge Xiulan, you shameless woman, I'll fight you to the death!"

As she spoke, she tried to run toward the village, but Liu Chuxue grabbed her: "Impulsiveness solves nothing. I told you all this so you wouldn't be deceived by them while unaware. My father's legs cannot be delayed, so we cannot place all our hopes on this family."

Hearing these words, Liu's mother forced herself to suppress the anger in her heart: "It's because we, as parents, are useless that they dare scheme against you like this. Chuxue, what do you think we should do?"

"Mom, right now, aside from raising money, everything else can be discussed later, understand?

Only by saving my father's legs does our small family have hope; only then will others dare not easily bully us."

"You're right, Mom will listen to you."

So Liu Chuxue explained her plan: "First, return to the village and borrow money door-to-door. Even if the grandparents and the other two branches hear the news and make a scene, we will be in the right, since they were the ones who acted without benevolence first.

At worst, it will end in dividing the family.

If it truly happens as wished, aside from a bad reputation, the practical benefits outweigh the drawbacks. We won't have to watch the grandparents' expressions anymore, nor listen to the cold remarks from the other two branches, and we can manage our own household. It's truly a rare opportunity."

Hearing her daughter's words, Liu's mother's eyes immediately reddened. In these years, because she had not borne a son, her life in the Liu family had indeed been unsatisfactory. The in-laws seemed fair on the surface, but their words, both spoken and implied, were all about their lack of a son and the need to treat their nephew well; she had heard it until her ears were calloused.

And those two sisters-in-law had mocked her no end in private. She was not unaware that the villagers called them "the childless household" behind their backs, but the fact remained they had no son; what use was arguing?

Seeing both of them calm down, she said: "Right now, our most important task is to take Father to the city for treatment as soon as possible. As for other matters, there is plenty of time ahead."

Of course, though she said this, she had no intention of letting them live in peace. At the very least, she would cause them trouble from time to time. Since they were the ones who first disregarded martial ethics, then she would not mind disregarding morality.

The three women parted at the village entrance; Chuxue could not show herself now: "Mom, failing to endure a small grievance can ruin a grand plan. You must absolutely hold back."

Liu's mother raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corner of her eye and nodded: "Understood."

Liu's mother returned to the Liu household, while Liu Chuxue and her sister walked toward the far eastern end of the village.

The Liu family did not expect Liu's mother to return at this time.

Liu Pozi frowned and asked: "Why have you returned? Shouldn't you be caring for Shanliang at the clinic?"

Liu's mother had no mood for pleasantries and spoke directly in the courtyard: "Mom, the doctor said Shanliang's legs can no longer be delayed; he must undergo surgery at a large hospital as soon as possible. I've come to get money from the family."

Before Liu Pozi could speak, Ge Xiulan, the eldest daughter-in-law, who had poked her head out from the kitchen upon hearing the commotion, immediately protested: "I've already heard that even if the second brother's legs are taken to a large hospital, they might not be cured. Second sister-in-law, one cannot be too selfish.

You know Dongzi is not young; he has finally gotten an opportunity. If the family's meager savings are used to treat the second brother's legs, won't his job prospects be ruined?"

As Ge Xiulan finished speaking, the courtyard instantly fell silent; even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

(End of this chapter)