Chapter 68
Wang Pozi knew that everyone was siding with Su Manxiu now, and she wouldn't gain anything.
Since there was plenty of time, she could deal with Su Manxiu slowly after everyone left.
"Since your brothers brought you back, and I'm not a difficult person, you can stay and serve me in place of my son!"
Su Manxiu was almost amused by this shameless remark.
"What, you still don't know to help me up?" Wang Pozi said angrily when Su Manxiu didn't move.
"Have you forgotten that your shameless son has already married the young widow?" Su Laosan said sarcastically, "No matter how down-and-out our Su family is, we won't let our sister suffer such humiliation. We are here today to discuss divorce."
Su Laosan's words stunned many people from Xiangyang Brigade. They came to divorce voluntarily?
A woman, especially one who couldn't have children, what would her life be like if she really divorced?
"Su family young man, you can't just say whatever you want. The Wang family is indeed not decent, but if your sister divorces, how will she live in the future?" An elder from the brigade stepped forward and said.
"Grandpa, if life could still go on, why would I be like this? Wang Gouzi has already held a wedding ceremony with the young widow, and the two of them are considered to have a proper status. When they return, what will my sister be in this family?" Su Laosan said with grievance.
The people of Xiangyang Brigade then remembered that a wedding ceremony had indeed been held before, which meant that Wang Gouzi and the young widow were already married.
"Even if they held a wedding ceremony, the young widow is still a concubine!" the elder said.
"There is no such thing as a concubine in the new society, Grandpa. My sister is pitiful. Fortunately, she still has three brothers at home who can support her. In the future, even when we are all old, our sons can still support this aunt!"
Su Laosan adopted a very humble attitude at this time, successfully showing the grievances of the Su family.
At this moment, they could not be aggressive. Although aggression could vent their anger, they would be pointed at in the future. By seizing the fact that Wang Gouzi had already held a wedding ceremony with the young widow Liu Xiaocui, they could successfully gain the sympathy of the people of Xiangyang Brigade for Su Manxiu.
This was all taught by Su Xiaotian. Xiaotian had repeatedly said that they should adopt a low profile today, especially when talking to others from Xiangyang Brigade. The more wronged they appeared, the better. The only exception was that they should not show mercy to the Wang family.
"Manxiu, have you thought it through? Nephews are not sons, can they really support you in your old age? Now that your parents are alive, you still have a place to stay at your mother's house. If your parents pass away, how will you live?"
"Manxiu, think about it again. Why don't you let Wang Gouzi and the young widow divorce!"
The women in the brigade couldn't help but advise Su Manxiu. After all, Su Manxiu was a very honest and diligent person, and no one in Xiangyang Brigade didn't praise her.
Su Manxiu shook her head and thanked a few people, "I also know that it is difficult for divorced women to live, but since things have come to this, what can I do? Who told me I can't have children..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Su Manxiu even covered her face and cried with sobs!
This wronged appearance made the people in the brigade even more dissatisfied with Wang Pozi.
"I don't care, I don't care, don't think about divorce."
Wang Pozi didn't want to lose Su Manxiu, her free labor and punching bag.
In the past few days, without Su Manxiu, there was a lot more work at home, and she, an old woman, had to work too.
"Then let your son divorce Liu Xiaocui!" Su Manxiu retorted.
"How is that possible? Xiaocui is pregnant with our Wang family's child!" Wang Pozi retorted instinctively.
"Then divorce my sister, or your son will be arrested," Su Lao Da said carelessly.
"If your Su family wants a divorce, you can do so, but you must first go to the mine and get my son and Liu Xiaocui out."
Wang Pozi's eyes rolled around, and she actually made a demand.
A hen that couldn't lay eggs wouldn't have a good life at her mother's house. She would divorce first, get the second son and the young widow out, and let Liu Xiaocui give her a fat grandson.
After a while, this little slut wouldn't be able to live at her mother's house, so she would let the second son bring her back.
At that time, Su Manxiu would have no status, and what else could she do besides serve her?
Two daughters-in-law, one to work and serve her, and one to give birth to children. That was great!
Wang Pozi thought her plan was excellent and perfect!
The four siblings of the Su family didn't know that Wang Pozi was still thinking about nothing at this time.
Hearing her make a demand, Su Lao Er spat and said, "You're dreaming. Your son is messing around. Do you still want him to come out with that slut? What kind of dream are you having?"
The onlookers found it amusing when they heard Wang Pozi say that.
Your Wang family doesn't want Su Manxiu anymore, and your son already has a child with another woman, yet you want someone to rescue them? How shameless can you be?
"Wang Pozi, it's morning, why are you still dreaming?"
"Exactly. If it were me, I would report it to the commune, and I guarantee that your son and the young widow would never be able to come out."
"Wang Pozi, can you have some shame? I've never seen anyone as shameless as you!"
"You, Wang Pozi, have been shrewd your whole life, how can you be so muddled now? Manxiu is so good, and you find fault with her every day. What kind of person is that young widow, don't you know?"
"I'm just wondering, Liu Xiaocui has been involved with so many people, how can you be sure that the child in her womb is from your Wang family?"
"Don't end up being happy for nothing and raising a child for someone else?"
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The people of Xiangyang Brigade chattered, making Wang Pozi also have doubts.
Was Liu Xiaocui's pregnancy really with the Wang family's child? What if in the end, she was raising a child for someone else, and it would become a joke.
But what if it was their family's child? The second son was already thirty years old and didn't have a child, which wouldn't do.
"What are you talking nonsense about? Of course, it's my son's. Su Manxiu, this little bitch, is jealous that my son has a child, so she harmed him."
"Heaven, why don't you take away Su Manxiu, this shameless thing!"
"If I don't divorce you and your son, even if Liu Xiaocui's child is born, it will be a bastard! They held a wedding ceremony, but it's not recognized by the state!" Su Manxiu said with a cold face.
She was gambling that Wang Pozi wouldn't bear to see her grandson unable to acknowledge his ancestors and thus become a bastard.
As expected, being provoked like this, Wang Pozi indeed hesitated.
"If the child is really born, we will continue to report it to the commune, and perhaps those two who are messing around will really not be able to come out!" Su Laosan immediately added.
Wang Pozi thought about it carefully and agreed.
That day, Su Manxiu got divorced. Wang Pozi pressed her thumbprint on behalf of her son.
Compared to Su Manxiu, Wang Pozi's expression was as if her parents had died.
The Wang family was forced to divorce by a hen that couldn't lay eggs. This was truly a disgrace!
Thinking of this, Wang Pozi hated Su Manxiu even more. This little slut didn't give the Wang family any face. When she came back later, she would see how she would torment her!
Holding a document, Su Manxiu breathed a long sigh of relief.
This piece of paper proved that from now on, she had nothing to do with the Wang family.
Su Manxiu was so excited that she almost cried, but in the end, tears finally fell from her eyes.
Wang Pozi felt much more relieved seeing Su Manxiu like this.
She secretly rejoiced, "Bitch, you regret it now, don't you?"
She spat at Su Manxiu and contemptuously called her a hen that couldn't lay eggs, asking how she would live her life.
"I'm telling you, you have nothing to do with our Wang family from now on. If you want to come back, you'll have to kneel and beg me!"
Su Manxiu looked at her former mother-in-law's open and closing mouth, her spittle flying everywhere, and smelled the stench of garlic from her mouth. Suddenly, she felt relieved.
She had long known what kind of person her former mother-in-law was.
These words could no longer hurt her.
Going back was impossible.
Besides, was it that important whether someone wanted her or not?
After living in the city for a while, she had realized that women could hold up half the sky, and this was not just a saying.
Not to mention the formal workers in the city, even she, a temporary worker, could support herself without any problem.
Since that was the case, why should she care if a man wanted her?
Su Manxiu carefully folded the document in her hand into a small square and put it in her pocket.
Seeing Su Manxiu like this, and noticing that she seemed to have changed a little, Wang Pozi suddenly felt that she might have miscalculated.
Why did she feel that Su Manxiu would not come back in the future?
"Su Manxiu, if you regret it now, kowtow to me and beg me, and I'll let you return to the Wang family." she said loudly.
Su Xiaotian, holding Chen Zi'an's hand, appeared before Wang Pozi with her face tilted upwards.
"My aunt will not beg you to go back. My aunt has her own home!" the little girl said with full confidence.
After saying that, Su Xiaotian didn't wait for Wang Pozi's reply and directly turned to Su Manxiu and said, "Auntie, let's go home!"
Wang Pozi's heart became even more unhappy when she saw the Su family coming to pick up Su Manxiu. She was the type of person who didn't want others to be happy if she wasn't happy.
She spat disdainfully, "They say nieces resemble their aunts. Your aunt is not a good person. I see you will grow up to be a troublesome girl!"
Then she looked at Chen Zi'an and cursed, "At such a young age, you're holding a man's hand. You're truly a little slut..."
Before Wang Pozi could finish her sentence, Chen Zi'an kicked her onto the road.
"If I hear you say such filthy things again, I'll wash your mouth!"
Chen Zi'an was a veteran of the battlefield, and his words carried a fierce aura. Wang Pozi flinched. Although unwilling, she didn't dare to say anything more.
"Scram!" Chen Zi'an said only one word, making Wang Pozi no longer dare to throw a tantrum. She didn't even care about her aching body and ran away stumbling.
Watching Wang Pozi walk away, Chen Zi'an said to Su Manxiu, "Congratulations on escaping the sea of suffering!"
A bitter smile flashed across Su Manxiu's lips. Was it really worth congratulating?
She asked, "Where are my brothers?"
"Captain Su happened to have something to do at the commune, so they went to help."
After saying this, Chen Zi'an smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll treat you and Xiaotian to a meal to celebrate your escape from the sea of suffering."
Su Manxiu smiled and said, "What's so good about eating out? Why don't we buy some things and cook ourselves?"
Chen Zi'an thought about it and agreed. Su Manxiu's cooking was indeed excellent, even better than the restaurants in the city.
Moreover, what good could the commune's restaurant be?
It was indeed better to cook at home.
The three of them went to the commune's supply and marketing cooperative.
With two people holding Su Xiaotian's hands on either side, they looked like a family of three, very harmonious.
As soon as they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, because Chen Zi'an was dressed appropriately, people in the commune were very polite.
People always respect those who are well-dressed first, regardless of the time. Those who are dressed decently will always gain more respect.
Soon, Kang Rende saw Su Xiaotian and recognized the little girl as the beloved little girl from the Su family. His expression changed.
He disliked this girl.
Wait, that wasn't the main point. The main point was who were these two people she was following?
He seemed to have seen this woman before, but he had never seen this man.
"Auntie, let's buy some meat to take back. Let Grandma make dumplings for lunch today, okay?"
There weren't many good things in the supply and marketing cooperative. Su Xiaotian happened to see meat and made a suggestion.
In this era, resources were too scarce. Even with money, good things couldn't be bought.
Su Manxiu thought about the two jin of meat coupons she still had and agreed.
Kang Rende finally remembered. The woman in front of him was his wife's sister.
This girl Su Xiaotian called this woman "Auntie," so it must be Su Manxiu.
The person who was rumored to have jumped into the river and committed suicide.
But now she was standing there alive and well, clearly not dead.
Moreover, she was with a strange man. Could it be that she didn't jump into the river but eloped with someone?
He scrutinized Su Manxiu and Chen Zi'an's faces several times.
The Su family was too immoral. Their own daughter ran away with someone, and they even sent Comrade Wang Jiefang to the mine for hard labor.
Especially Su Manxiu, this woman was too shameless. How could she do such a thing?
The more he thought about it, the more reasonable Kang Rende felt. He thought he had finally caught the Su family's handle.
Seeing that he wouldn't expose Su Manxiu's mask today, he would completely disgrace the Su family.
At this moment, Kang Rende didn't think about what benefit it would bring him if the Su family lost face!
Why must he do this!
Just then, he heard Chen Zi'an's voice: "Comrade, buy five jin of meat!"
"I'll buy it!"
Su Manxiu said this with some uncertainty. She only had two jin of meat coupons left. How could she let Minister Chen buy meat?
"I'll buy it. I know how much money and coupons you have. Your family is large, so buy a little more to take back," Chen Zi'an said with a rare gentleness in his tone.
Kang Rende quickly stepped forward, pushing aside other colleagues who were greeting Chen Zi'an.
Just when others thought Kang Rende was going to curry favor with the person in front of them, they heard Kang Rende ask in a questioning tone.
"Comrade, do you know these two people? Do you know who they are? Also, what is the relationship between you walking together as a man and a woman?"
Kang Rende's tone carried a hint of unkindness and disdain.
What was going on? Did these people have a feud with Kang Rende?
The colleagues who were about to scold them stopped talking and waited to watch the show from the side.