Chapter 26

"Cao Weiguo, Jia Zhangshi, this matter ends here. Everyone go home."

Jia Zhangshi was also afraid that Cao Weiguo would get angry, so she pulled Banggeng up and went back to the room, cursing.

Yi Zhonghai drove the residents away, feeling stifled in his heart:

"The matter is over. Everyone disperse; don't talk nonsense outside."

Shazhu glared at Cao Weiguo with hatred:

"Your villain's heart is dark enough. Extorting 10 yuan for a fish—bullying people like this, aren't you afraid of retribution?"

Cao Weiguo mocked: "Shazhu, you are a ten-generation saint, so just help the Jia family wholeheartedly. Try to marry into the Jia family as soon as possible."

Shazhu was so angry he wanted to hit someone: "Are you looking for a beating again!"

"Zhuzi!"

Yi Zhonghai grabbed Shazhu's arm, feeling stifled.

Shazhu's performance disappointed him.

Reckless and impulsive!

Just like he didn't have a brain.

This time he even brainlessly helped the Jia family pay 10 yuan!

All kinds of performances made him disappointed and worried.

Counting on this Shazhu to provide for his old age—how did it feel so unreliable!

However, compared to Shazhu, Cao Weiguo made him even angrier.

Banggeng was still a child who had made a small mistake, yet he had to make a big scene and not give him any face.

Aloof, vicious, and heartless—not a good person!

Yi Zhonghai pulled the angry and indignant Shazhu away, and Cao Weiguo went home with a sneer.

Banggeng stole things at such a young age.

Stealing needles when young, stealing gold when old!

Jia Zhangshi's doting and indulgence of Banggeng would only slowly harm the child.

Jia Zhangshi is in the mountains, but doesn't Yi Zhonghai understand?

Yi Zhonghai favored and protected the Jia family and Banggeng so much; Cao Weiguo wanted to see what would happen in the future!

And that Shazhu—he really didn't know if he was kind or truly stupid!

Cao Weiguo returned to his room and lay on the bed with a dizzy head.

Thinking and thinking, Cao Weiguo fell asleep.

In the evening, Qin Huairu returned home with a bitter face, carrying a bag of local specialties.

When others marry out, they all take things to their parents' home.

Look at her—returning to her parents' home empty-handed, and even taking things from them.

Thinking of the cold looks from her brother and sister-in-law, Qin Huairu's heart was full of grievances and sadness.

Why was her life so bitter!

She thought that by marrying into the city and into the Jia family, she would enjoy happiness.

Who would have thought that after marrying into the Jia family, she would work like an ox or a horse, and become a widow at a young age.

She had to support the whole family, old and young, by herself.

Receiving cold looks both inside and outside the house!

"Mom! Cao Weiguo bullied me!"

As soon as he entered the house, Banggeng rushed over, complaining with red eyes.

Jia Zhangshi shouted angrily: "Qin Huairu, why didn't you die outside, you broom star? Do you know that Cao Weiguo has bullied us into our own home and wants to ruin Banggeng!"

Qin Huairu asked with grievances: "Mom, what happened?"

Jia Zhangshi cursed and talked about the afternoon's events, cursing Cao Weiguo.

"Banggeng! How could you steal things!"

After listening to Jia Zhangshi's words, Qin Huairu angrily spanked Banggeng's bottom.

"Qin Huairu, you are not allowed to hit my big grandson!"

"You broom star, you're useless yourself; what kind of skill is it to hit a child!"

Jia Zhangshi complained sternly: "If the child wasn't hungry, why would he go take fish? In the end, it's because you're useless. If you hadn't cursed Dongxu to death, how could the Jia family have fallen to this point."

Qin Huairu's eyes filled with tears: "Mom! I work like an ox and a horse for the Jia family; how can you say that? You're too hurtful!"

The Jia family was in a heated argument, and Shazhu felt heartache listening from outside.

Sigh!

Qin Jie is such a good woman; why is her life so bitter!

"Cao Weiguo! You villain!"

"Qin Jie's life is so bitter; it's one thing that you don't help, but you even take advantage of the situation!"

"Just wait, Grandpa will fix you sooner or later!"

Because he felt heartache for Qin Huairu, Shazhu's hatred for Cao Weiguo grew even heavier.

"Zhuzi!"

Qin Huairu ran out of the Jia house wiping her tears and saw Shazhu standing in the courtyard.

Shazhu felt heartache: "Qin Jie!"

Qin Huairu said pitifully: "Zhuzi, thank you for helping my family pay the money. I will try my best to pay you back."

Looking at the delicate and tearful Qin Huairu, Shazhu's heart turned sour.

He really wanted to take the pitiful woman in front of him into his arms and cherish her well.

"Qin Huairu, where are you going? Hurry and cook dinner; are you trying to starve people to death?"

Just as Shazhu took a step, Jia Zhangshi's sharp voice came out.

Qin Huairu wiped her tears and responded aggrievedly: "I'll wash my face and cook."

Shazhu said with heartache: "Qin Jie, you just came back from the countryside; you must be tired. I've cooked good food at home; I'll bring it over right now."

After saying this, Shazhu ran home and brought his own dinner to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu thanked him: "Thank you, Zhuzi. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to hold on." ===== CHAPTER 28 =====