“You're this badly hurt, how can you say you're fine? Did Zhao's youngest son do this? Grandma will go settle scores with him!”
Seeing Xie Sui was alright, Grandma Xie got up to go to Sister Zhao’s. Xie Sui couldn't stop her, so he had to help her along.
Arriving at the Zhao family's doorstep, Grandma Xie didn't go in. She stood outside and started yelling, "Old Zhao family, send out someone who can breathe! You dare bully my Xiao Sui? Do you think this old woman is dead?"
"A family of black-hearted, rotten souls! My Xiao Sui is such a well-behaved child, and you dare hit him. If this isn't sorted out, this old woman will not rest until it's settled with your family." Su Dan Novel Network
Ding Xiulan, already worried about her youngest son, was in tears. These days, hearing about being locked up was enough to scare anyone to death, like the sky was falling.
Listening to Grandma Xie's scolding, her anger flared. She rushed out and yelled back, "Everyone knows what kind of character your grandson is. My son hitting him was ridding the world of harm! You still dare to scold people? My Zhao family isn't easily bullied either!"
Grandma Xie's anger intensified. "Bah! You hit someone and you think you're right? Everyone, come and see! The Zhao family hit someone, bullied someone! I don't want to live anymore! You bully my grandson, just kill this old woman along with him!"
Xie Sui: "..."
Grandma's fighting spirit was extraordinary, but why did it feel so awkward?
"Grandma, let's go back. The Public Security will rule in our favor. Let's ignore her. If you get angry and hurt yourself, I'll be heartbroken."
Xie Sui tried to help her up. Grandma Xie slapped her thigh. "My grandson is right. You black-hearted scoundrel, let him be locked up!"
"My son will not be locked up! Don't curse my son, you damned old hag..."
"Silence!"
Xie Sui suddenly lost his temper, his eyes blazing. "Because you are an elder and old, I won't argue with you. It was Zhao Youliang who made the first move. I am the victim. You dare curse my grandma? I will not let this go!"
She dared to call Grandma a 'damned old hag'. Xie Sui couldn't stand it. Grandma might be unreasonable, fierce, and biased, but she truly loved Xie Sui, doting on him wholeheartedly. Xie Sui would repay his grandmother with filial piety.
In his previous life, when he returned home successful, his grandma had already passed away for several years. Xie Sui hadn't even seen her one last time. In this life, no matter what, he had to ensure his grandma lived a long and healthy life.
Xie Sui's sudden outburst startled Ding Xiulan, who then cried out, "Eldest son, come out! Xie Sui is bullying your mother! They've come to our doorstep to bully us! We can't tolerate this!"
Zhao Youfang came out. Zhao Xuefei also had a resentful look, staring at Xie Sui as if she wanted to devour him. She asked, "Xie Sui, do you have to treat me like this?"
Xie Sui was speechless. Can you stop being so self-important? You're making it sound like we have something going on. Do I have anything to do with you?
"Don't say it like that, Miss Zhao. I, Xie Sui, have a wife and children. If you want to play games, find someone else. You want to ruin our marital relationship? How can your heart be so black!"
Grandma Xie chimed in, "A woman who doesn't know her place, a little vixen! You still have the face to come out? If this were before liberation, they would drag you to be put in a pig cage and drowned in the pond! Let's see how you try to seduce men!"
Xie Sui: "..."
Feudal dregs. This is not to be encouraged.
Villagers had already gathered around to watch the spectacle. The two families were escalating the conflict, providing them with a topic for conversation after meals time and again.
Zhao Youfang, being the dullest, couldn't out-argue the Xie Sui grandparents. He rushed out, wanting to resort to violence. Xie Sui directly shoved his face into Zhao Youfang's fist. "Hit me! Your Zhao family hasn't hit me before? This face was hit by your brother. I will not fight back.
For now, I am a law-abiding citizen, not a village bully. I believe the Public Security will give me justice."
Zhao Youfang, enraged like an angry bull, clenched his fists so hard they crackled. He forced himself not to strike.
"Bah, coward, wimp, grandson! If you don't dare to fight, don't come out! Go back to your pants and continue being a wimp!"
"I'll kill you!"
Anyone would lose their temper. Zhao Youfang, even if it meant going to jail, had to beat him today.
"Stop!"
Zhao Tielin came out and stopped him. "Go back. Your brother is still inside. Do you want to join him?"
Zhao Youfang: "He's too much of a scoundrel. If I don't hit him, I can't swallow this anger."
Xie Sui snorted, "Get angry to death, get angry to death! You bite me!"
Not just Zhao Youfang, even the villagers felt an urge to fight. So irritating!
"Enough! You're all fellow villagers, why must you resort to fighting? Do you still have me, the village chief, in your eyes?"
Zhao Tiegang had no choice but to step in to mediate. He was so annoyed. His eldest brother's family caused trouble every day. How could he be a village chief?
Especially Xie Sui, this stubborn brat, who was impervious to both soft and hard tactics. He even considered resigning.
"Village Chief, you're speaking incorrectly. It was his family who attacked first. I am the victim, I am wronged!"
Zhao Tiegang glared at him, "Then what are you doing here? Wasn't it handed over to the Public Security to handle?"
"My grandma was worried I was beaten and cursed a bit to vent her anger. Isn't that allowed?"
Zhao Tiegang: "..."
He actually felt it made sense. If you're beaten, aren't you allowed to curse back?
"You've cursed enough. Let's go back. The old lady is so old, don't tire her out."
Grandma Xie: "I'm not tired. When I was young, I could curse with those old women for three days and three nights without rest."
Xie Sui covered his face. Grandma, this isn't something to brag about.
After much persuasion, Grandma Xie was finally taken back. The old lady wasn't satisfied yet, saying, "From now on, Grandma will have three meals a day. I'll curse that Zhao family vixen so she can't leave the house. Bullying my grandson, Grandma will curse them to death!"
"Yes, Grandma is the best. I'm afraid of tiring you."
Grandma Xie had dinner at home and insisted on giving Xie Sui ten yuan for his injuries. Xie Sui felt a lump in his throat. His grandma was too good.
"Wanwan, give Xiao Sui something good to supplement his health. Grandma will bring you eggs tomorrow. Don't be stingy with them."
Lin Wanwan said, "No need, we have them at home. Grandma, you eat. If you are healthy, Xie Sui will be happy."
"Yes, Wanwan is right. I'm earning money now. Eggs at every meal, I'm tired of them."
"Silly child, how can you get tired of eggs? Grandma knows you're filial. I'm leaving."
Xie Sui walked her back to his uncle's house. The thought of building a house became even more urgent. He wanted to bring Grandma, his parents, and live together as a family.
Although there might be friction, he was confident he could handle it.
The Zhao family.
Zhao Tielin and his brother were discussing matters in the room. Zhao Xuefei hid in her room crying. Grandma Xie's curses were too vicious, grinding her face into the dirt, yet she could do nothing.
Xie Sui, how can your heart be so cruel!
A vengeful glint flashed in Zhao Xuefei's eyes. She had never seen such a ruthless man as Xie Sui. A wicked thought arose: he cares about his wife and children and wants to be a good man, right?
With Lin Wanwan's proud personality, how would she feel if she knew her man once knelt and fawned over her?