Chapter 37: Did I Do Something Wrong?
Guo Xiuxin, after finishing speaking, headed directly to Wang Lianhua’s house. Guo Xiuxin is the director of women in Lu Family Village. She had received education from both school and the organization, but most importantly, her sister-in-law’s younger sister is married to the cousin of the Director of the commune revolutionary committee.
Even though the relationship is somewhat convoluted, she has capabilities. As an outsider married into the village, to be able to become the director of women, receive welfare, and earn a salary every month, she certainly isn’t without merit. Her actions and words are indeed fair, earning the trust of the villagers.
Shen Meng blinked a few times, barely managing to squeeze out a few tears, which quickly dried up. She clicked her tongue, gave up on appearing weak, so when Guo Xiuxin came out from Wang Lianhua’s house, Shen Meng put on a face filled with righteous indignation.
"The village chief is busy with the affairs of delivering grain to the food station, so I came here today. On the way over, Mingyang was not very clear about the situation, what exactly happened? Sister-in-law Chen, could you explain it to me?"
Chen Zhaodi has been fierce for many years, and still feels nervous seeing Guo Xiuxin, who is a dozen years younger than her.
"It’s nothing serious, just normal bumps and bruises in family life. Who would’ve thought Shen Meng is useless? Frightened by what happened to Lianhua, she sent Mingyang to find you, troubling you to make this trip for nothing much."
"Second Aunt, how can you lie with your eyes open? Director Guo, you are the fairest person and dislike seeing us women being bullied. It’s not the old society anymore; we can’t just oppress women whenever. Although I didn’t do well before, thankfully Daqing and Erqing took pity on Mingyang and his brothers, helping out Mingyang’s children. After I recovered, I just wanted to thank them, so I made some dumplings with cabbage filling for Daqing and Erqing to eat. Daqing, being kind-hearted, felt pity for his mother and took some back home. Sister-in-law Lianhua, not willing to eat them, gave them to Yaoyao. But this morning, Sister-in-law Jin Gui saw it, and it blew up the situation. They accused Sister-in-law Lianhua of hiding grain and money. Second Aunt and Sister-in-law Jin Gui really beat her harshly, and Brother Yonggang kicked her several times too. Xifeng couldn’t hold them back alone, and Sister-in-law Lianhua was not lightly beaten, and the children were also scared half to death. Director, you can’t just ignore this!"
"You’re farting! I didn’t... she... Director, I really didn’t! I didn’t lay a hand on her; it was my younger brother who hit her. It’s his wife; if he wants to hit her, he hits her. It has nothing to do with me!" Zhao Jingui was anxiously pale.
Chen Zhaodi also looked miserable. She had initially hoped to gloss over the issue, but Shen Meng, the home-wrecker, just wouldn’t let their family catch a break, exposing everything.
"Xiuxin, it’s just a domestic matter, which couple doesn’t fight? It’s nothing serious, Lianhua will be fine after resting for a couple of days,"