mtl008 Chapter 156 Family Dissuasion
Chapter 156 Family Dissuasion
On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the festive atmosphere was in full swing. A deafening lion dance was performed in the square of Fenghuang West Street. The bustling people were overjoyed and prayed for good weather and everything to go well in the new year.
Jiang Shuya had no intention of throwing herself into the joy of celebration. After talking to Jiang Shuyun for a few words, she found a bank on the street, withdrew 30,000 yuan, put it carefully in a canvas bag, and came to Xixia Village again with a nervous mood.
I took the bus all the way, but as soon as I entered the house, I heard a noisy sound coming from the backyard. Jiang Shuya saw Tangtang standing at the big iron gate in the backyard, digging the sand left over from building the house with a shovel.
At first glance, the yard was filled with the entire Huang family, including grandfather, eldest aunt, brother-in-law, aunt, uncle, Huang Guohua, and Li Yuxiang.
Seeing Jiang Shuya coming, Grandpa glanced at Huang Minghao who was standing next to him;
"Xiaoya, did Haohao say you wanted to divorce him, or did you take the initiative to propose it?"
Jiang Shuya looked around and walked to her grandfather. She was silent for a while and said in a low voice, "Yes, Grandpa."
"Can you tell me why you insist on divorce? I remember two years ago I told you that marriage is not a joke and you should think twice before acting. You and Haohao are still young and can wait a little longer. What was your answer at that time?"
Grandpa's old voice trembled as he recounted what he had said two years ago.
Jiang Shuya lowered his head in thought, his face flushed, his expression lonely and depressed, and he was speechless for a moment. He slowly looked at Huang Minghao, who was sitting there expressionless with gloomy eyes.
At this time, uncles and aunts came forward to agree;
"Alas, when a couple lives together, it is normal for them to have some bad tempers. It is normal for them to quarrel and fight. Look, you have built a house on the big ridge, and it will be demolished soon. Good days are coming, so don't be confused!"
The eldest aunt also spoke;
"Yes, yes, Xiaoya, you are so capable. We all have high hopes for you and hope that you can bring Haohao on the right track. We all know that it was you who sold all the grapes grown at home before.
Your grandfather has your back in this family. Who dares to bully you? After the demolition, all economic power will be yours. I will guarantee you here today.''
Jiang Shuya immediately understood that Huang Minghao invited them to act as lobbyists.
Grandpa cleared his throat and asked;
"Xiaoya, you and Haohao have a child now. As parents, how can you bear to watch the child grow up in a single-parent family?"
At this time Huang Guohua suddenly took over the conversation: "Yes, if you divorce my Haohao, Tangtang will have a stepmother. Who can guarantee that the stepmother will be good to Tangtang?
Besides, you should also know that there are many people who want to be with my Haohao. Even the girl from the Cao family is still waiting for my Haohao. She even asked someone to ask me a few days ago. Huang Guohua was scolded by his grandfather before he finished speaking.
''Shut up, bastard, and get out.''
Grandpa coughed a few times while holding the tea, and the eldest aunt hurried over to help him calm down and patted his back. After a moment, she looked at Li Yuxiang coldly;
"Sister-in-law, why don't you say anything? This is your daughter-in-law."
Li Yuxiang rolled her eyes, not knowing where to start, and turned around and said indignantly;
"I opposed her being with Haohao back then. In my opinion, they should get a divorce. Ask her if she has cooked a meal in the two years she has lived in my house. I was the only one who worked in the fields.
He speaks without manners, is inconsiderate, has no respect for elders, and wants to control us all day long. He speaks in a sarcastic tone. When Haohao gives me some money, he gives me the cold shoulder all day long, and always accuses me of something else and brings up things from the past to stop me.
Don't Haohao's and my father just like playing cards? You see, she pretends to be righteous all day long, and she dominates the family like a big lady. I'm not dead yet? It's not her turn to call the shots in this family.
Also, some time ago, in the cold winter, which daughter-in-law could lock her father-in-law outside for a night, almost freezing him to death? Only she could do such a thing.''
Grandpa stood up tremblingly after hearing this, covered his chest and coughed continuously, pointing at Li Yuxiang angrily;
"You are such a confused person, why didn't I lock you outside for a night to freeze your rusty brain? You two unreliable beasts, you have ruined Haohao's life. You both want Haohao to be unable to hold his head up for the rest of his life. Ahem... ahem, let the whole Xixia Village look down on Haohao."
The aunt also looked at Li Yuxiang with disdain;
"Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you? Haohao asked us to be lobbyists, but you turned against him first. After all, they are family. Is there any need for you to hold a grudge against them?"
You two have been like that all your life, shameless and you are afraid of what your wife will say about you! Don't you ever use your brain to think about it? People outside are just laughing at you, who will tell you the truth! ''
"Humph! If you have no ability, you can only bully others at home. If it were you, you would never find such a good daughter-in-law even if you burn incense or light a lantern. I gave birth to a daughter. If Haohao was my son, I would never let such a good daughter-in-law suffer the slightest injustice."
Grandpa looked at his aunt with praise. Although this second daughter-in-law was domineering, she always had a clear view of right and wrong.
Grandpa asked Huang Minghao next to him again;
"Haohao, what did you promise me before? You would treat her well. A man should not beat a woman. Earning money to support the family is the most basic family responsibility. Didn't you do it? I don't believe Xiaoya would ask for a divorce from you for no reason. You must have committed an unforgivable mistake."
Huang Minghao heard this and knelt down beside his grandfather, looking at him apologetically.
"I'm sorry, Grandpa. I failed you and didn't fulfill my responsibilities as a man. I swear to you now that I will never hit her again. Don't worry, I will keep my word. I will not work on the ship anymore. I will find a job and earn money to support the family. When the house is demolished in the future, all the money will be under her control."
Grandpa looked at Huang Minghao, the corners of his mouth moved, his eyes became gentle, and then he turned to Jiang Shuya;
"Xiaoya, you tell me how I should punish him. You tell me what I want to do. I will do what I say."
Jiang Shuya, who had remained silent the entire time, had a complicated expression on her face and tears welled up in her eyes;
"Grandpa, I'm sorry. I haven't thought of turning back since I came here today. This kind of home makes me physically and mentally exhausted. My husband is not close to me, and my parents-in-law are ignorant and stupid. There is no end in sight. You can't protect me all my life, and I can't count on you all my life.
The most terrible thing in this world is not poverty, but two people who are close yet distant have to make do with each other for a lifetime. When you are trying to get my opinion, please seriously ask Huang Minghao what he really thinks. He hit me, which is very hateful, but the reason is that he just doesn't care. ''