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Wang Qian pulled Zuo He and her elder sister to the platform used for speaking.
“Everyone, look at how young I am. I’m only eight years old this year. People often say that children don’t lie. Today, I’m going to expose the ugly face of my aunt, Wang Mei.
Wang Mei keeps saying all sorts of bad things about our family, but in reality, she’s the woman standing before you. She has a heart of a beast, doing things that no human could do while wearing a human skin.
Here, there are people who know us and those who don’t, some who understand the situation and some who don’t.
Today, I’m going to talk about what’s happening in our family. This person, who you all think is a good comrade, nearly beat my mother to death last year. And this person disappears without a trace after committing such acts.
We refrained from reporting her, considering her to be my grandfather’s own daughter and my father’s own sister, hoping that Wang Mei would change her ways after what she did to my mother.
She also tried to sell my 11-year-old sister to be a child bride, and because we didn’t agree, she has held a grudge and is now trying to incite those of you who don’t know the truth to cause trouble for our family. She is clearly using various favorable pretexts to achieve her hidden agenda.
Wang Mei, if I remember correctly, you still have the scar from when I bit you. It’s a memento I left you when you were about to kill my mother. If we talk about reason, Wang Mei and her husband can’t hold a candle to me, especially since they are both despicable people to begin with.”
Huang Youcai signaled to the people around him to take action, and just as Zhang Lan was about to be hit, a furious shout was heard from outside. Zuo Zhanshan, Old Wu, and Yu Wanying entered with a group of people.
Mingcheng and Mingyuan rushed in from outside with Zhang Qiang and Guo Xing.
Grandpa Zuo and Wu Changyong went to the platform and lifted the three siblings down. Zhang Qiang and Guo Xing handed over the items they brought to Yu Wanying. When she saw the writing on them, Yu Wanying was startled. These people were all sent from above, and the message was clear. She understood the meaning very well.
“Seize these two.”
The people around quickly subdued them.
“Comrade, please show your work credentials. Without proper credentials, you have no right to come here and cause trouble.”
Wang Mei had no work credentials, and while Huang Youcai did, it had nothing to do with what they were doing. Even though they were dressed in fashionable clothes, they were given to them by those in power.
Yu Wanying glanced at the factory name on the work credentials and felt a surge of anger. Who did this person think they were, coming down here to cause trouble?
“You’re just an ordinary person. Who gave you the right to come down here? You have some nerve.”
Yu Wanying became even more infuriated after looking at the work credentials. These two had a lot of nerve to come and cause trouble. Speaking from the heart, he could somewhat sense that these people were not ordinary. He had never seen such titles before. They claimed to be part of a labor reform, but it seemed more like an alternative form of protection.
Huang Youcai sensed the situation was turning against him and quickly nodded and bowed, saying, “Comrade, please don’t misunderstand. I handle these matters in the city. My sworn brother has influence in the city. I know these people very well. They are not good people. Otherwise, why would they end up here? They must have made a mistake.”
Huang Youcai spoke with conviction, but in Yu Wanying’s eyes, it was clear that something was amiss. His eyes flickered, a sign of guilt.
“Even if that’s the case, it’s for us to handle. Who do you think you are to come here and act recklessly? Take him away.”
Seeing her daughter and son-in-law about to be taken away, Zhu Qiyu immediately let go of Wang Deshan’s hand.
“Comrade, please don’t take them away. They made a mistake today, but it’s a family matter. It’s nothing serious, and we can resolve it ourselves. Just give them some criticism and education. Please don’t take them away. We have children at home. If the adults are taken away, who will take care of the children?”
Zhu Qiyu played the family card at the right time, and Wang Zhi and Wang Zhenguo also came forward to plead. Even Wang Zhenjiang and his wife, who were hiding in the crowd, came out to speak on their behalf. If Wang Mei and her husband were arrested, what would happen to the money they owed?
“Comrade, please don’t stoop to the level of these two. They’re just acting out. They don’t even know what they were doing just now. Please don’t take them away. If there are no adults at home, the children will go hungry. What about my poor nephew?”
Wang Zhenjiang pretended to wipe away non-existent tears, feigning a crying expression.
After being released, Wang Deshan rushed over in a swift stride. Despite his old age, his actions were swift as lightning. Before Wang Mei and her husband could react, they both received a resounding slap from the old man.
“Beasts! I, Wang Deshan, don’t have a daughter and son-in-law like you, devoid of all conscience.”
Afterwards, he walked up to Wang Zhenhe and his wife, and bowed to Zhang Lan. “Daughter-in-law, you’ve suffered so much over the years. As your father-in-law, I have never spoken up for you. Today, in front of everyone, I want to speak my mind.
For so many years, my son, daughter-in-law, and even my grandchildren have suffered a lot in our family. My daughter-in-law and son are filial, and all these years, they have endured everything for the sake of our family.
But now, as you can see, my unfilial daughter has repeatedly bullied this couple. As an elder, I can’t remain silent any longer. They are good people, and all these troubles have been caused by this unfilial daughter.”
As Wang Deshan pointed forcefully, the expressions of Wang Mei and Huang Youcai changed. They hadn’t expected the honest and straightforward old man to turn against them at this critical moment.
“You old fool! She’s your own daughter. How can you, as a father, turn against her and speak up for outsiders?”
The old lady persistently argued with the old man. The solemn public meeting turned into a venue for the Wang family to resolve their disputes.
The onlookers below the stage were a mixed bunch, but through their conversations, they had all come to understand that this couple was filial and honest. Since their father had spoken the truth, the crowd began to speak up for Wang Zhenhe and his wife.
“This is outrageous. How can they punish others for their family matters? Is there no justice left? Comrades, you must not allow these two to continue their wrongdoing.”
Zhang Lan, exhausted from being tormented by Wang Mei and her husband, was physically and mentally drained. The shock and fright had taken a toll on her, and her body couldn’t bear it. Wang Zhenhe urgently supported his wife, who was about to collapse, and called out, “Darling, how are you feeling? Please say something.”
The venue was abuzz with discussions due to Zhang Lan’s fainting. Wang Qian and the others hurried over, and Hao Lianchun and several elderly men also gathered around.
“Zhenhe, quickly press her acupoint. That should help,” Grandpa Zuo urged anxiously.
Wang Zhenhe quickly pressed the acupoint, but it didn’t seem to work. Hao Lianchun had a sudden idea and suggested, “Xuan’er, Qianqian, quickly bite your mom’s heel. That might work.”