Chapter 112: Well Done
Fang Yuelan hadn’t expected her sister-in-law to be in the kitchen; she thought the house was empty when she came in.
Even more unexpected was that her Second Sister-in-Law would hit her like a vixen.
She wanted to fight back, but Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law, used to hard labor, was no match for her. Instead, her chin was bruised by the rolling pin.
She could only dodge around the courtyard, screaming.
“You shrew, our family can’t afford a wife like you.”
She ran and said, “What’s it to you if I talk to my Second Older Brother? You’re just boosting others’ morale and undermining your own man’s confidence. How do you know my Second Older Brother isn’t capable without even trying?”
These words were clearly meant to sow discord between the brothers and sisters-in-law.
Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law became even angrier, “Go ask around the village, who dares to say they can compare to Song Chu? Who can trade with those big factories in the city? If your Second Older Brother had that ability, he wouldn’t be a mere farmer.”
“How much did Song Chu pay you to lick her boots? How do you know my Second Older Brother isn’t capable without even trying?”
Fang Yuelan continued to yell loudly, “Besides, she embezzled public funds, that’s illegal. Why can’t we make a fuss and report her?”
Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law caught up to her, grabbed her hair, and hit her leg a few more times, “Bah, you homewrecker, you’re just jealous of Song Chu. Why don’t you take a look at yourself in the mirror? How can you compare to Song Chu?”
“Looks, temperament, ability, you’re far inferior to her.”
“Why is Educated Youth Gu so close to Song Chu? They’re the most compatible couple in the whole village, only Educated Youth Gu is worthy of Song Chu.”
“If it were you, people would say you’re a toad lusting after swan meat.” Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law felt relieved after saying this.
But Fang Yuelan was stung at her sore spot. She screamed and tried to attack Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law.
But before her hands could reach Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law, they were caught by a large hand.
“What are you doing? Trying to push your sister-in-law down again? Don’t forget what happened before, your sister-in-law almost lost her baby because of you.” Fang’s Second Older Brother glared at Fang Yuelan unhappily.
Then he looked at his wife and said, “You too, you’ve finally recovered. Hitting her is one thing, but what if you hurt the baby again?”
After he said that, Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law also felt a lingering fear and clutched her stomach. She had almost miscarried because of Fang Yuelan before, and had only recovered in the past month or so.
Her eyes reddened, and she cried, “I was doing it for you. She’s up to no good, encouraging you to make trouble.”
“You got into the pig farm thanks to Tang Youhua’s help, and because you’re hardworking. If you make trouble, there will be no good outcome.”
“You received a lot of things this month, and next month you’ll get your official salary. I don’t want you to lose such a good job because of this. How will we and our children survive?” The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she felt.
Fang’s Second Older Brother said helplessly, “When did I say I would listen to her and make trouble? Don’t jump to conclusions, okay?”
“Like you said, I know my own worth. I’m not cut out to be a director. Little Sister thinks too highly of me.” There was a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
“I’m grateful to Song Chu, how could I do something to harm her behind her back?” Only after entering the pig farm did he realize how good the benefits were, much better than farming.
He wasn’t very smart, but he wasn’t a fool either.
He turned around and released Fang Yuelan’s hand. He looked at his sister coldly for the first time, “I’ll pretend I didn’t hear what you said today, and I would never do such a harmful thing.”
“Yuelan, you’ve become so narrow-minded lately, that’s not good.” He sighed.
Fang Yuelan didn’t listen at all, crying loudly, “You hit me and scolded me because of an outsider. Are you even my brother?”
“Do you wish Song Chu was your sister now? You’re all so ungrateful, I hate you.” After yelling, she ran into her room, crying even louder.
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At this time, the rest of the Fang family returned.
Hearing Fang Yuelan’s loud crying, Fang Mother felt a pang of heartache. She looked at her Second Son and Second Daughter-in-Law and asked, “What’s going on now?”
Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law recounted the previous events, including how she hit Fang Yuelan, without exaggeration.
After listening, the faces of the Fang family changed. Fang’s Eldest Sister-in-Law couldn’t help but say, “Well done. If we really did that, our family wouldn’t be able to show our faces in the village anymore.”
She knew how much the villagers protected Song Chu.
If Lao Er dared to incite people to make trouble and report Song Chu, the village elders would probably chase him with their canes.
Besides, working at the pig farm was a lucrative job. Her husband was hoping that once Lao Er was settled, he could ask Song Chu or Tang Youhua for help.
Lao Er had brought back a lot of things last month, improving the whole family’s life. There was hope for the future. She didn’t expect her Little Sister to start being a homewrecker again.
If it were her, she would have hit her too.
Fang’s Eldest Brother clearly stood on his brother’s side. He looked at his parents and said, “Little Sister’s mind is too crooked lately. You’d better keep an eye on her, don’t let her ruin things.”
Fang’s Father’s face was also grim. Last time, his daughter deliberately ruined Song Chu’s reputation in the village, and she didn’t even pursue the matter. She even agreed to let Lao Er join the farm. They were grateful, how could they do such a shameless thing behind her back?
He glared at his wife with a sullen face, “It’s all your fault for spoiling her. Keep an eye on her these days, or if something happens, we won’t take care of her anymore.”
Fang Mother didn’t expect her daughter to become like this. She nodded with red eyes, “I know.”
Then she quickly walked into Fang Yuelan’s room to talk to her, and the two argued about it.
The more Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong, “I’ll go talk to Song Chu, otherwise if this homewrecker tries to do something bad again, it will be troublesome for our family.”
Her husband got a job at the pig farm, not only were the villagers envious, but her brothers were also very envious. She couldn’t let this evil-hearted Little Sister ruin it.
Fang’s Second Older Brother also cherished this job opportunity. He thought for a moment and nodded, “Go ahead, be careful on the road.”
Fang’s Eldest Sister-in-Law stepped forward, “I’ll go with you.” She felt that her family also needed to make their position clear.
So the two went to Song’s house.
At this time, Tang Feng and the others were still out showing off and hadn’t returned. Song Chu was alone at home, taking a bath and then squatting down to wash her changed clothes.
She was surprised to see Fang’s two sisters-in-law at the door when she heard the knock.
She smiled and said, “Why are you two here? Come in and sit down.”
Fang’s Eldest Sister-in-Law helped Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law walk in, “We have something to tell you.”
Song Chu led the two into the main room and poured each of them a cup of water, “What is it?”
She felt it might be related to Fang Yuelan.
Sure enough, Fang’s Second Sister-in-Law recounted the previous events again, and patted her chest, saying, “Chu Chu, we believe in you, and we approve of you being the director. I just can’t stand her evil intentions, so I wanted to tell you, so you can be on guard.”