Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

The two brothers hung their heads, while their wives reluctantly went home to fetch money.

Now only Wang Ailing remained inside the house, and she found an excuse to leave.

The village chief was very pleased with her perceptiveness.

"You two are worse than beasts. These are your parents. Do you know what your family was like back then? They worked like animals to raise you, build you houses, and arrange your marriages.

But look at what you’ve done! I warn you, if you don’t bring money by the fifth of each month, you don’t need to bring it anymore. I’ll deduct six yuan directly from your work points each month.

If I had sons like you, I would’ve broken their legs and driven them out long ago. Raising a dog is better; even beasts know how to wag their tails."

The village chief left them no dignity whatsoever. Both men couldn’t lift their heads.

"Your own younger brother is getting married, and you can’t even bother to show up. The Third has surely made something of himself, but haven’t you thought that if you maintain good relations, perhaps he could help find good jobs for your kids as well? That’s a steady job, but you’ve blocked your own path.

You deserve a life of poverty. You can’t rise up. Once you pay the money, you can leave. During holidays and festivals, don’t forget the pastries and alcohol for filial respect—none of it should be missing."

Mother Chen sat on the kang silently shedding tears. Bitterly disappointed, truly bitter. Although she treated the Third well, all the money for buying the house was earned by the Third. He had given her four hundred yuan the previous year, essentially supporting this family.

The two brothers still kept their heads down, saying nothing. Who knows what they were thinking.

The two wives brought the money, still very afraid of the village chief, and dared not say anything.