Chapter 50.1

Yang Tao’s mother didn’t expect to meet Su Xiaoxiao here either. After she returned home that day, the more she thought about it, the more helpless she felt. Why should she be afraid of a brat only a few years old? Will she hide every time she sees her?

In the past, Yangmei used to visit her and send some good things to her on New Year’s Day. 

“Han Cheng is a white-eyed wolf. Yang Tao served Han Cheng’s wife, Yang Mei, during her confinement period and took care of their child, Xiao Doubao, for half a year. However, as soon as Yang Mei passed away, Han Cheng showed his true colors and refused to recognize them. It’s almost Mid-Autumn Festival, and he still hasn’t shown up at their door. Was his sudden change due to Su Xiaoxiao’s influence? These stepmothers really don’t have any good qualities; they only teach children to be bad. They don’t even know how to show filial piety to their elders, and they are not afraid of others talking behind their backs.”

Coincidentally, that brat was not here today, and no one would hit her. Yang Tao’s mother suddenly became emboldened: ‘Oh, it’s Han Cheng’s wife. You’re here at the right time. Han Cheng still hasn’t given me a gift for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, right? Buy me 2kg of meat later. This can be regarded as your gift to me for this coming Mid-Autumn Festival. Well, in case you don’t know, when Yang Mei was still around, she and Han Cheng used to give me 2 kg of meat, rice, and noodles. My family’s Yang Tao used to serve Yang Mei during her confinement, and she would do the work for her. When she left this world, you wouldn’t be the type of person to not recognize your aunt, right?”

The people standing in line were taken aback after Yang Tao’s mother spoke. While they had encountered individuals with shameless attitudes before, they had never seen someone as shameless as her.  They wondered who could be unfortunate enough to have such a relative.

In Sujia Village, there is no shortage of gossipy women, but Li Yufeng had never witnessed such audacious individuals who openly extort others to buy meat, and even for one demand, she asked for 2 kg. You must know that in their Sujia Village, a large family can only afford this amount of meat once a month. Was this woman a starving ghost in her past life? What a big appetite!

Li Yufeng naturally couldn’t take seeing her daughter being bullied, but she didn’t know the background of the person in front of her, so she asked her daughter with her eyes.

Su Xiaoxiao pinched the back of her hand, signaling that she didn’t have to worry.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled and said, “Does Auntie remember being an elder now? As far as I know, Yang Tao serves Yang Mei during childbirth, on the condition that she takes more than half of Yang Mei’s salary every month, and all of Yang Mei’s oil, rice, and noodles are also brought home by your daughter. If Aunt doesn’t remember, how many times has she been hit by Fantuan? My Fantuan won’t hit people for no reason unless someone steals something from our home.”

Everyone with a clear eye knows that if it weren’t for these benefits, Yangtao would never serve Yangmei, who was in her confinement. 

“Originally, this was supposed to be a win-win situation for both Yang Mei and Yang Tao. However, since Yang Mei has passed away, you must part with her without any hard feelings. When Han Cheng became a widower with two children and was going through his most difficult time, you were the first to run away, but Han Cheng never asked for your help, did he? Now that I am here, you are bringing up this matter again. It’s not fair of you to take advantage of me, is it? I don’t have any debts with you or your family.”

“Stop talking nonsense!” Yang Tao’s mother flew into a rage and roared,” After Yang Mei left, I asked Han Cheng if he wanted to marry my Yang Tao so she could take care of his two children. He didn’t agree, so why are you accusing us! “

“Wow!!! “The onlookers were shocked.

Su Xiaoxiao blinked in disbelief and said, “So you were thinking about our Han Cheng and wanted your daughter to marry him in exchange for helping him? But now that he has married me, what should I do?”

Crowd A: “Isn’t that too shameful

Crowd B: “Accumulate some virtue, you don’t need a face, but Director Han still needs a face, and he’s not blind. Can he fall in love with your Yang Tao, who hasn’t graduated from junior high school?”

The son of Crowd C also works at a military hospital: “No wonder when Yang Mei just gave birth to Xiao Doubao, my son even said that Director Han lives in a military hospital every day and doesn’t even come home. So, at that time, she might have some hidden motives. ” 

Crowd D: “Yangtao should be 24 or 25 this year, right? She’s been picky all the time, so she still thinks about Director Han? He’s married, is Yang Tao not afraid of being dragged into a pigpen?”

“……”

What does lifting a stone to hit one’s foot mean? Yang Tao’s mother was just thinking of taking 2 kg of meat from blackmailing, but unexpectedly, her hasty words ruined even her daughter’s reputation. If this matter were known to everyone, who would dare marry Yang Tao in the future?

“There’s nothing wrong with it, didn’t this matter fail? They are innocent, don’t talk nonsense!”

Crowd A: “Of course, we know that Director Han is innocent, but as for your Yang Tao’s intentions, we don’t know.”

After Yang Mei left, Han Cheng sent the child to his relatives. He either went to the battlefield with the army or recuperated in the army hospital. Yang Tao couldn’t see him, even if she wanted to see him. Later, when he went to pick up his children, he brought Su Xiaoxiao back with him. So naturally, nothing is going on between Han Cheng and Yang Tao. 

At this point, Li Yufeng, the elder, had to speak up: This aunt, my daughter, is pure and innocent. She married Han Cheng through three letters and six ceremonies, and they were officially married through military review and testing. My son-in-law is an upright and honest man.  I don’t care if you and your daughter have any dirty ideas, it’s best to keep them to yourself. My daughter can’t afford a relative like you. If you meet us in the future, please take a detour. If you’re still going to harm my son-in-law and my daughter’s reputation, I will be the first to move!” ^[1]The Three Letters and Six Ceremonies of Marriage in Ancient Times— for letters: Betrothal Letter, Gift Letter, and Wedding Letter. For Ceremonies: Proposal, Birthday Matching, presenting of … Continue reading

Su Xiaoxiao blinked and thought to herself, “Mom is so eloquent. It turns out she deserves to be one of the few outstanding female comrades in the Su family team who are skilled with words.”

Su Xiaoxiao said, “This matter involves the reputation of my husband, Han Cheng. Please do not spread rumors, as it would be disruptive to the organization’s activities. I request that you all be our witnesses, and I want to make it clear that our family will not have any contact with the Yang Tao family in the future. We will let this matter go.”

Crowd B: “Han Cheng’s wife, you are a reasonable person. I am just afraid that some people will be shameless and cling to your family like a piece of dog skin plaster. “

Crowd C: “Yes, yes, our family area is so big. Today, as soon as you met her, she asked you to buy two kilograms of meat, and tomorrow, when you meet her again, she will ask you to buy five kilograms of rice for her. Don’t you think she’ll be troublesome by then?”

Su Xiaoxiao said helplessly, “Then we’ll have to trouble the organization to come forward.”

Yang Tao’s mother almost lost her temper. ‘Do these people consider her a dead person? Saying all of that to her face? Who is pestering their house and not letting them go?’

“Hah! Do you think your family is inlaid with gold? Do you think I can’t afford two kilograms of meat? That’s why you think I want to marry my family to yours?”

Crowd A: “If you can afford it, then why do you still want others to buy it for you? They don’t owe you anything.”

The crowd behind Su Xiaoxiao said, “Yes, yes. We all know that you can afford to eat meat, and even if you can afford it, you still have to queue up. Don’t think that if you make a scene, you can jump in line and stand ahead of us!”

After such a commotion, Yang Tao’s mother knew she couldn’t get any benefits from Su Xiaoxiao, so she could only stare at her angrily and say, “Just wait!”

Li Yufeng pulled her daughter behind her and said, “What are you waiting for? What are you staring at my daughter for? Do you want to fight? Then let’s go.”

Li Yufeng is not very tall, but due to her years of hard work, she is very sturdy and appears particularly energetic with a straight posture. In comparison, Yang Tao’s mother looks much less spirited and timid.

Yang Tao’s mother couldn’t fight, so she could only glare at Li Yufeng and say, “I don’t argue with country people.”

Li Yufeng disagreed and said, “What’s wrong with us rural people? You look down on us while eating the rice we grow. Even if you eat meat every day, what about rice? Where did you get the rice you eat?”

Crowd A: “Xiaoxiao’s mother, the pig is still raised by you, and she is not qualified to eat it.”

Crowd B: “That’s right, we shouldn’t forget the people who dug wells to give us water. We are grateful to the majority of farmers and comrades. It’s too late, only such people who forget their roots can say such things. Xiaoxiao’s mother, don’t worry, we are not such people.”

Crowd C: “It’s really a rat dropping that destroys a pot of soup. This kind of person should be expelled from our Military base’s family area.”

Crowd D: “That’s true!”

In the end, with everyone’s criticism, Yang Tao’s mother couldn’t even buy meat and was left in despair.

Su Xiaoxiao quietly gave Li Yufeng a thumbs up and said, “Mom, you’re amazing.”

When she was in Sujia Village, Li Yufeng always treated people kindly and rarely had any conflicts with anyone. This was likely because her father was the captain of the team, and no one would dare provoke her. Therefore, Li Yufeng always spoke well and rarely argued with others. Su Xiaoxiao didn’t expect to be very good at protecting her cubs.

Li Yufeng looked at her petite daughter and was initially worried that she would be bullied. However, despite her small size, Su Xiaoxiao was not someone who could be easily pushed around. Additionally, the people around them were mostly reasonable and good-natured, which put Li Yufeng at ease.

Li Yufeng rubbed her daughter’s head and said, “With justice on your side, you can go anywhere, so don’t be afraid. Girl, we will not provoke trouble, but we never flinch when trouble comes our way. Do you understand?”

Su Xiaoxiao hugged her mother’s arm and nodded, “I understand, Mother.”

When it was their turn to buy meat, Lao Hu specially cut a piece of high-quality pork belly for her, without pairing it with lean meat. He quietly asked her, “Comrade Su, I heard that Cheng… cough, she’s not attending classes anymore. Are you going to primary school to take over her classes?”

These days, whether in the village or town, gossip is the biggest pastime for people after tea and dinner. If something happens, it’s difficult to keep it hidden.

“I don’t know anything about other people’s situations, I’m just taking on a class. By then, our Fantuan, Zhuzi, and your son will be classmates. You can give me some lean meat as usual, and I’ll need some of these bones and these intestines. “Su Xiaoxiao said.

Lao Hu sighed, ‘This person is really different from others. Others are eager to take some benefits from him. How can she repay Comrade Su? If his son can have such a teacher to teach him, he can rest assured.’.

When Lao Hu gave Su Xiaoxiao a pork belly when he gave her the intestines, they all had the same price. Everyone thought the pig’s intestines were smelly and difficult to wash, so they all wanted pork belly.

Su Xiaoxiao: “Thank you.”

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