Chapter 12

Han Cheng used up the last bit of self-control he had in stopping himself from immediately starting to beat up this poisonous woman.

After Han Cheng’s parents died for the country, Political Commissar Tan, also known as Han Cheng’s teacher and Zhou Cuihua’s husband, took Han Cheng, who was still a child, home. 

Zhou Cuihua had two biological sons and was very dissatisfied with this matter. After a big fight, he was reluctantly allowed to stay.

In ordinary times, Zhou Cuihua would criticize him here and there. When Commissar Tan was sent out on a mission, she would do all sorts of things to make Han Cheng’s life difficult. 

Zhou Cuihua would not give him food for a few days and when it was winter, she would drive away Han Cheng out of the house and let him stay in the cold. Even with this maltreatment, Han Cheng didn’t say anything. 

After a while, Han Cheng directly decided to apply to live in the dormitory. Despite Commissar Tan’s objections, he didn’t budge. He occasionally returned at weekends. Later, he was admitted to the military academy and left their home completely.

Political Commissar Tan was a good man, but unfortunately, he died after a few years.

Later, Han Cheng became a military doctor in the army as he wished. 

He would send some gifts to Zhou Cuihua for the Chinese New Year. Han Cheng only did it for the sake of Commissar Tan’s kindness towards him. Aside from that, he didn’t communicate much with Zhou Cuihua.

However, after the death of Yang Mei, Han Cheng’s late wife, Han Cheng had to go on an important mission and was left with no choice. He could only send his sons to Zhou Cuihua.

Han Cheng would not have let his children go with Zhou Cuihua if she had not come to him with a kind face and said that she was sorry for Han Cheng in those days and said that it was easy for her to raise two more grandchildren.

After that, Han Cheng went on a mission for more than half a year and was seriously injured. He was injured for several months, so it took him nearly a year to come back to see the children.

He thought that it was not too late for bad people to change and that Zhou Cuihua would be kind to his children as long as the money was given. 

Unexpectedly, he was wrong. Bad people would only get worse, not better. 
Zhou Cuihua took his money to subsidize her son and grandson and still abuses his sons!

Han Cheng’s eyes were red as blood. His anger came from his guilt.

He felt more guilty. 

He made a wrong decision that harmed his children. 

He may have protected the country and the people, but he was not able to protect his sons. 

Zhao Xianfeng stepped forward and pressed Han Cheng’s arm: “Han Cheng, calm down!”

Zhou Cuihua thought Han Cheng was a sulky gourd with no temper.

But after seeing his cannibal-like eyes, he looked like he wanted to hit her. 

She almost peed in her pants from fear. 

She sat on the ground, slapping her thighs and shouting: “Ouch, Old Tan, your life is miserable. You brought back such a white-eyed wolf! He wanted to kill people! He wants to kill me! Come and see for yourself. Director Han is so powerful. He bullies the orphan and widow and wants to kill people. Wo woo…”

At this point, few people go to work or go to school. Occasionally, someone looks out of the house and sees Zhou Cuihua making a scene. 

They closed the window with a bang. 

It can be seen that even her neighbors dislike her.

Su Xiaoxiao came forward with the child in her arms: “Comrade Zhao, please go to the Public Security Bureau to find the police.”

She doesn’t know why, but she just believes that Han Cheng has a sense of propriety and she doesn’t have to worry about him attacking Zhou Cuihua.

She walked to Han Cheng’s side and looked at Zhou Cuihua quietly, and after a while, she said: “Auntie, the bad guys will be arrested by the police. Even if you refuse, they will still arrest you. I suggest that you go home, wash your clothes, and wait for the 15th day of August to wear them as you go to jail. Did you sleep well at night? Didn’t you have nightmares? If not, I’ll ask the mother of these children to give it to you. “

Su Xiaoxiao pointed up and said, “She is watching with wide eyes in the sky. She won’t let you go if you mistreat her children so much. If you take the children’s things and Han Cheng’s money, you’d better take them out quickly so that the police won’t have to go to your house to look for things after they arrive here. “

Zhou Cuihua is a villain, and she is not afraid of people like her, but she is afraid of ghosts.

Hearing what Su Xiaoxiao said, goosebumps appeared all over her body, and she felt that the wind around her was too cold. “You, you are talking nonsense! Why are you talking about ghosts and gods? I, I will go to the committee to report you!”

Su Xiaoxiao blinked, “Auntie, I kindly reminded you, and yet, you still want to report me? What did I say? Who heard me? Go ahead, hurry up. Oh yes, thank you for reminding me. I forgot about the committee. “

Su Xiaoxiao shouted, “Comrade Zhao, please invite the comrades of the committee to come here with you. I will accuse this aunt of abusing the children and taking their things. “

Zhao Xianfeng doesn’t know whether Su Xiaoxiao is telling the truth or not. 

These days, every family will beat their children. It is difficult for honest and upright officials to judge household matters. Even if the public security and committee are invited, they may not be able to handle ordinary family disputes.

Han Cheng glanced coldly at Zhou Cuihua and said, “Let’s go to the hospital first. I’ll deal with this. I won’t let this matter slide!”

However, Zhou Cuihua thought that Han Cheng was going to let this matter go and chase her out because of alimony.

“Go away!” Han Cheng wanted to kick her if she wasn’t an old lady.

Su Xiaoxiao was very angry and said, “Auntie, it’s not dark yet. Did you start daydreaming? I’m sorry, now the money of Han Cheng’s family is under my control, I won’t give you half a dime anymore. You still haven’t paid what you owe me. What’s wrong with your head?”

No matter how angry Su Xiaoxiao was, her voice sounded as soft as cotton candy. 

Zhou Cuihua was shocked by this information and the words ‘What’s wrong with your head?’ She was not sure what she meant by it.

She didn’t have the time to respond. Before she could even react, they have already driven away.
Zhou Cuihua tried to chase after them as she screamed at the top of her lungs.

(T/N: A little slap is okay sometimes. She abused the kids; she deserves it.)

……

Su Xiaoxiao and Han Cheng sat in the back with their two children, while Zhao Xianfeng drove.

Han Cheng checked the children’s injuries.

Su Xiaoxiao poured some water on the handkerchief Han Cheng used to wipe her tears with. She used the handkerchief to wipe the baby’s face.

The snot on the little boy’s face has dried up. Su Xiaoxiao didn’t dare to exert too much force. 

A little bit of wiping made his skin turn red, and then showed his thin face. 

Xiao Doubao was obviously uncomfortable because of her wiping, but he was too scared to make a sound, let alone cry.

At first glance, it seems that he has been suppressed or threatened all year round. 

That woman used the money she got from Han Cheng to raise his grandson.

“This matter can’t be left alone, and this kind of person cannot be allowed to go unpunished!” Su Xiaoxiao hugged Xiao Doubao in her arms, and the more she thinks about it, the angrier she gets. 

She is not a law student. She doesn’t know whether there is legislation to protect children in this era.

People like Zhou Cuihua would only be afraid if they went to jail and were beaten by society. The more Su Xiaoxiao thought about it, the more difficult it was for her to calm down.

After this contact, Han Cheng has a deeper and better impression of Su Xiaoxiao. 

She is soft-tempered and soft-spoken, but she can handle matters. 

She knows when she should be hard-tempered and when she should be soft-tempered. And because she has read books, she doesn’t need to use bad words when swearing. It can be seen that Su Xiaoxiao sold Zhou Cuihua, and yet, Zhou Cuihua still doesn’t know what happened. She unconsciously helped her count the money.

The more Han Cheng got to know Su Xiaoxiao, the more satisfied he was. 

At first, he was worried that he wouldn’t be able to protect Su Xiaoxiao and the children whenever he went on a business trip or went with the army to the battlefield. 

But now, it seems that he doesn’t have to worry. 

She knows how to protect herself.

Taking Su Xiaoxiao back home was probably the only thing he had done right in the past two years.

Han Cheng said. “Don’t worry, she can’t get away. She needs to accept all of the punishments coming at her, and she will also be asked to spit out all of the money she took from me!” 

Zhao Xianfeng glanced at his rearview mirror and said, “Maybe I can ask my father to talk to the public security bureau here. This will attract attention.”

Han Cheng shook his head and said, “You don’t need a knife to kill chickens. You don’t need to bother your father. I have my way.”

Of course, if Han Cheng said so, then it would be done without any problems. 

Looking at the two poor children in the back seat, Zhao Xianfeng gnashed his teeth and scolded, “This poisonous woman, how could she do that?.”

After Su Xiaoxiao finished wiping Xiao Doubao’s face, she wanted to help Fantuan this time.

Fantuan knew that Su Xiaoxiao was from the same side as them and would not sell his younger brother, so his eyes were not as defensive as they were at first, but he still wouldn’t let Su Xiaoxiao touch him.

Su Xiaoxiao was very patient with children. 

She lowered her head and looked at him, face-to-face. She smiled as she said:  “Your name is Fantuan, right? My name is Su Xiaoxiao. This is the first time we met. Please give me some advice. “

Fantuan is more mature than other children of the same age. 

Boys like to act like grownups when they are young. 

Su Xiaoxiao intended to treat him as a friend in the future and not as a child. 
Fantuan was stunned. No one has ever introduced themselves to him so formally.

But he pursed his lips and refused to speak to Su Xiaoxiao.

Han Cheng frowned and moved his lips to say something, but Su Xiaoxiao shook her head at him.

She continued to talk to Fantuan: “Fantuan, can you tell me why you thought I wanted to sell your brother just now? Did Zhou Cuihua say that?”

Fantuan raised his head and stared at her. 

After glancing at her, he looked down again and said in a dull voice: “She said that I ate a lot and that she needs to sell my brother to get enough money to feed me. I didn’t eat much, that’s why I was hungry all the time.”

Fantuan reached out to wipe his tears: “My brother and I ate a sweet potato today.”

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T/N: I want to slap that shrew T___T