Chapter 630_1
At first, everyone felt quite sympathetic toward the Zheng family, and they all helped out a bit, like giving the kids something to eat. But slowly, everyone became disillusioned because Zheng Kuan not only failed to show gratitude but often complained that they gave too little.
Every time Zheng Xiaohua went out and didn’t receive anything, the beatings she got when she returned were even more fierce.
The neighbors then started to keep their distance, but whenever they saw Xiaohua alone, they would secretly slip something into her mouth for her to eat right there and then.
Moreover, a grown man without a woman for years certainly wasn’t going to stand for it. He had people inquire here and there, wanting to marry again, but once people learned of his one disabled arm, no one was willing, and as time went by, he became even more irritable.
The Zheng family originally owned six or seven mu of land, but gradually, Zheng Kuan began to drink heavily and sold the land, acre by acre. With the silver, he’d go to town to indulge in drinking and to visit the lowest class of brothels. But the brothel workers looked down on him, so over time, his heart twisted further, always scheming to wring out more silver.
This morning, he had just returned from town and went straight to Yang Ruxin’s place for a banquet. After devouring a huge bowl of meat and feeling invigorated, his mood improved. He then went to the river and caught two fish, planning to stew them for soup that evening, but unexpectedly ran into Wang Baozhu.
In the past, he’d never spare a glance for such a young girl, but since Widow Lv had rejected him, he had no choice. After all, it was a different village, and he didn’t dare to be too presumptuous. Later, when Widow Lv had an affair with Wang Sheng, he was quite pleased and secretly cursed her for getting what she deserved...