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In this era, a compound was like a big collective. At the end of the year, there was always an ‘Outstanding Collective’ award, complete with prizes like peanuts and sunflower seeds, plus a small red flag.
Don’t underestimate this title. Having that honor made it easier to arrange marriages and visits with relatives.
In a way, collective honor was almost as important as personal reputation.
And now, Pei Guokang had called them all beggars and lackeys. Who wouldn’t be furious?
Among them, the most outraged was Steward Zhang.
Zhang’s son was a company commander in the military, while Zhang himself worked in the steel mill’s logistics department, mostly sweeping floors.
Pei Guokang had always treated him indifferently, which Zhang found annoying. But now, hearing that he was called a mere watchdog? That was unacceptable.
“Pei Guokang, you’re quite the two-faced bastard. You were made a workshop director to serve the people, not to oppress them.”
“We’re watchdogs? We’re beggar dogs? And you’re the emperor?”
“I heard that Widow Zhao has a sworn godfather whose ancestors were palace eunuchs. Now that’s a real lackey. No wonder you picked up these habits so quickly!”
Sheng Chunxiang: !!!
So Zhao Guihua had someone backing her? That meant… her background wasn’t as clean as she claimed.
Pei Guokang was livid. When did I ever insult the compound people? This is slander!
This crazy lapdog hadn’t even married into his family yet, and she was already hitting him and ruining his reputation.
She was out of control!
“Sheng Chunxiang! You—”
Pei Guokang roared, his eyes rolling back as he fainted.
What else could he do?
Argue with Sheng Chunxiang and risk another beating?
At a critical moment, playing dead was the best option.
Zhao Jiancheng didn’t understand and panicked. He cried out desperately, “Dad! Are you okay, Dad?”
“Mom, come quick! Dad fainted! Waaaaahhh…”
He wasn’t crying for Pei Guokang.
He was crying for himself.
It hurt.
His whole body ached, especially his face.
That crazy lapdog had slapped his front teeth out.
Finding a wife was already hard enough—without front teeth, how was he supposed to get married?
That lunatic!
Where was Li Jianguo?
Why wasn’t he keeping his dog in check?!
Zhao Guihua and Zhao Qingya had been secretly watching from inside the house. It wasn’t until Pei Guokang fainted and Zhao Jiancheng started wailing like a mourning cry that the mother and daughter dared to run out.
“Old Pei! Are you okay?”
“Dad, wake up!”
The mother and daughter burst into loud sobs, as if Pei Guokang had actually died.
Meanwhile, Pei Qingyuan continued cleaning, already replacing the curtains. They needed thicker ones to block the light better.
As for Pei Guokang fainting?
His dear Xiangxiang wife had good aim with her punches—if it didn’t kill him, he’d be fine.
But Sheng Chunxiang wasn’t about to let them off that easily. Pei Guokang had fainted, but Zhao Jiancheng hadn’t.
Debts of the father, repaid by the son!
Kneel and apologize!
Without three loud kowtows, this matter wouldn’t be over.
Zhao Jiancheng felt miserable, but he didn’t dare protest. He could only kneel and knock his head on the ground three times before following his mother and sister to take Pei Guokang to the hospital.
After they left, Sheng Chunxiang smiled and said, “Everyone, even though Comrade Pei Guokang is now my father-in-law, I really can’t accept what he did.”
“You all saw how I beat him just now—I didn’t hold back at all. But I think that old scoundrel won’t change his ways easily. I ask everyone to keep an eye on him in the future.”
In the book, it was mentioned that after Li Jianshe had triplets, the newborns cried endlessly, day and night.
Pei Guokang, who already resented not having grandsons, became even more irritated hearing their wails. He constantly found excuses to criticize Li Jianshe.
After the female lead, Qian Meili, regained her memories, she fiercely dealt with the old scoundrel, ruining his reputation completely.
Sheng Chunxiang had only sped up the process.
Besides, wasn’t it best to keep the benefits within the family?
The gossip-loving crowd, just about to disperse: !!!!
Sheng Chunxiang had completely changed since her outburst.
She had just gotten married and already beaten up her father-in-law and her husband’s elder brother. Yet, she could still shamelessly say such things.
This level of boldness was truly impressive.
This thickness of skin—none of them could match it.
But Manager Zhang felt that Sheng Chunxiang had finally woken up. She was courageous and smart, which made him quite pleased.
Everyone showered Sheng Chunxiang with praise before finally dispersing.
Back home, the Sheng family’s expressions weren’t great.
Min Yuanyang asked, “Xiangbao, tell me honestly, what kind of life were you living before?”
If she hadn’t seen how decisively and mercilessly Xiangxiang fought, she would have intervened earlier!
Back in Xiba Village, before she was ruined by Sheng Lao’er, a few old women used to bully her, calling her a lapdog.
Hearing her youngest daughter get called the same just now made her suspect that Xiangxiang had been living even worse than she had.
While packing up, she also noticed that her daughter had very few belongings—just a small bundle.
Her daughter had been in the capital for three years. How could she own so little?!
The entire family looked at Sheng Chunxiang.
Sheng Yongkang and Sheng Chunxia, the older siblings, felt their hearts tighten.
They had tried to protect their little sister before, but now that they had fully recovered, they knew for sure—her life must have been truly miserable.
Sheng Chunxiang didn’t bother hiding anything. She told them how the original host had been deceived and nearly drowned before finally waking up.
Sheng Chunxia pointed to the bathroom and radiator, asking, “Xiaomei, I heard that most people in these compounds don’t have heating or private bathrooms. So…”
Sheng Chunxiang nodded. “Big sister, you guessed right. I paid for all of this.”
“Last autumn, Qian Meili threw a tantrum, saying the house was too cold in winter and going to the outdoor toilet was bad for the family’s health.
“So the Li family held a small meeting and squeezed the last fifty yuan out of me to renovate the place, adding a bathroom.
“That left me sleeping on the bamboo plank in the living room. During the day, the plank had to be stored away, so my only resting place was a small stool.”
The whole family had drunk the spiritual spring water. With their newfound energy and clarity, they could handle hearing about her hardships.
As for whether they would take revenge in the future…
Why not?
Wasn’t it justified?
Where there are people, there are power struggles. If they didn’t stand up for themselves, they’d be bullied again.
Seeking justice for the original host was also a way to strengthen themselves!
The entire family took a deep breath, clenching their fists, ready to tear the Li family apart.
Min Yuanyang didn’t say anything more, nor did she shed a tear. She simply wiped her hands on her apron.
“Xiangbao, go check on Qingyuan. I’ll call you both for dinner later.”
“These dishes are cold now—I’ll go reheat them.”
Sheng Chunxia got up to help.
Sheng Fugui and his son went to clean the bathroom.
The whole family tacitly avoided discussing revenge, but Sheng Chunxiang could feel how much they cared.
She decided to let them do as they pleased.
With an air of confidence, Sheng Chunxiang strutted over to Pei Qingyuan’s house.
“Wife, you’re here! Come see—how did I do?”
As soon as Pei Qingyuan saw her, a bright smile spread across his face.
Holding her hand, he led her to his room.
When Sheng Chunxiang pushed the door open, her eyes lit up.
Pei Qingyuan’s house was truly spacious. His room, which faced the window, was at least 30 square meters.
It even had a private bathroom, and the radiator was much nicer than the one at her place.
“What do you think? Is there anything you don’t like?”
Pei Qingyuan asked eagerly.
Sheng Chunxiang pointed to the quilt on the bed. “I’m not too happy with this—it should be new and completely red, shouldn’t it?”
Pei Qingyuan rested his chin on one hand. “It’s too late to buy it now. Should we get it tomorrow?”
Sheng Chunxiang casually pointed in a direction. “I think your dad has some in his room.”
The perks of having X-ray vision—it was hard not to see.
