70's Raising a Child: I'm done with cannon fodder female supporting roles

Chapter 29: Just get a divorce, are you afraid that you can’t find a wife?

Shen Nanqiao noticed his little sister's nervous movements, her eyes were timid, and her long eyelashes kept trembling.

Shen Nanqiao paused for a moment and asked softly, "Do you like reading?"

When the younger sister heard Shen Nanqiao's words, she was so scared that she hid behind Ma Xiumian and whispered, "Sister..."

Seeing this, Shen Nanqiao softened his voice:
"Don't be afraid, I won't tell anyone. I'm just asking, if you like reading, I have a few books at home, if you want, I can bring them to you."

Ma Xiumian was shocked when he heard this.

Looking at Shen Nanqiao with eyes full of disbelief: "You... don't you have a grudge against my brother..."

Shen Nanqiao raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said:

"I am a mother of two children, I won't argue with a little kid.

As long as Ma Xiaoyu doesn't provoke me, I won't teach him a lesson.

Do you think your brother was well-educated?"

This sentence instantly resonated with the three sisters.

The little sister's eyes were red, and she finally couldn't help but pour out the grievances that had been pent up in her heart for a long time:

"Grandma didn't love us at all. My mother gave birth to three sisters in succession, and grandma forced her to have more children.

The doctors said that my mother’s body was severely deficient in Qi and blood, and she would soon die after giving birth to my younger brother. She must replenish her nutrition, otherwise her life would be in danger.

But grandma still blames my mom for being useless, saying that if she had given birth to a son earlier, she wouldn’t have to suffer so much.”

Finally, when my mother committed suicide by jumping into the river, my little sister was watching beside her.

At that time, her mother tricked her into going to the river, coaxed her to wait by the side with her brother in her arms, and said that she was going to go down to the river to wash some clothes.

The younger sister held her younger brother and sat by the river for the entire afternoon. It was almost dark, but their mother still didn't come back.

It was not until a few days later when my mother's body floated up that the whole village was in an uproar.

As the little sister spoke, tears kept rolling down her cheeks like beads from a broken string.

Although the eldest and second sisters were still young, they wanted to remind the youngest sister to beware of Shen Nanqiao, fearing that she would go to grandma to complain, which would be terrible for the three of them.

But when they thought of the sad things in the past, and their gentle and tolerant mother who eventually committed suicide by jumping into the river in despair, the three sisters' eyes became red and they lowered their heads.

There is a serious phenomenon of favoring boys over girls in rural areas. It is common for boys not to go to school and to work in the fields.

Shen Nanqiao recalled that when she was in Shenjia Village, she had to take care of her younger brother since he was a child, and when she grew up, her dowry had to be used to build a bungalow for her younger brother.

Although the original person had a fierce personality and often threatened to commit suicide, she was able to get a betrothal gift of 300 yuan after all, so her family did not dare to scold her too much.

It was not until the day she got married that her family members resumed their previous attitude and claimed that Shen Nanqiao should not return to her parents' home unless necessary.

Shen Nanqiao narrowed his eyes slightly.

She had only been here for a few days, and she knew that families like the Jiang family's parents-in-law were rare in this village.

The Jiang family's parents-in-law are hardworking and simple. They take good care of their two grandchildren and prepare meals for her to eat every day.

Perhaps it is because when I was a drifter in modern Shanghai, I got used to facing an empty home alone after get off work, without the care of my parents or the laughter of my children, and the only thing that always accompanied me was takeout.

In this life, Shen Nanqiao longs to have a warm home.

Knowledge changes destiny, our ancestors were right.

But in this poor and backward rural area, people do not have this awareness.

Shen Nanqiao looked at the three girls, sighed softly, and said: "She doesn't care about you, you have to value yourself.

You have to fight for opportunities to change your destiny. I have a book. If you want it, I will bring it to you tomorrow."

"Thank you...sister." The younger sister whispered. Shen Nanqiao nodded and continued walking towards the tube building.

The sun gradually sets in the west, and the afterglow stretches Shen Nanqiao's figure into a long one, making his back look even more determined.

When Shen Nanqiao returned to the Jiang family, he found that his door was surrounded by neighbors from the tube-shaped building.

She frowned and walked forward quickly, and heard an old woman crying there.

Outside the Jiang family's door, an old woman was crying and making a fuss:

"Your Shen Nanqiao is a piece of shit! She cut off three fingers of my Xiuyu on her first day at work!

How is Xiuyu going to live in the future? She is just trying to commit suicide at home. The Jiang family must give an explanation today, otherwise I will stay here!"

Jiang's mother hurriedly explained: "Sister Wang, don't worry, the child's father said that the factory director has proved that it is not Nan Qiao's fault..."

Sister Wang didn't listen at all and shouted even louder:

"Sister Song, don't hide it! Everyone knows that Shen Nanqiao has been restless since she entered the Jiang family. I heard that she hooked up with the factory director on her first day at the factory. My Xiuyu has been working in the factory for a few months, but the factory director is on her side!"

Then he shouted, "How can you want a wife like this? Aren't you afraid that she will mess around when Jiang Zhe is not at home?"

Neighbors also chimed in:
"Brother Jiang, sister-in-law, if it's up to you, I'd rather just get a divorce. Jiang Zhe is young and handsome, so why would he worry about not being able to find a wife?"

"Why keep this money-losing thing? The Jiang family used to be well off, it would have been great to save money and build a bungalow earlier, but you are too soft-hearted.

If our daughter-in-law is disobedient, she will be taught a lesson and beaten until she obeys.

If you don't agree, send her back to her parents' home and see what she can do!"

"You are bullied by a woman every day, and you are not afraid of being laughed at!"

"Sister Wang came to my house and cut off three of her fingers. She is so cruel!"

"She must have hooked up with the factory director. She dresses so brightly. How can she behave when Jiang Zhe is not around? Maybe the child is not from the Jiang family..."

The Jiang family's parents-in-law were honest and could only stop them and say:
"His aunts, stop talking. Nan Qiao is not that kind of person."

Shen Nanqiao couldn't stand it anymore, so he squeezed through the crowd with maltose in his hand and said loudly:

"Wow, they are all experts at making up rumors! So amazing!"

"With such imagination, all writers have to admit defeat. Why don't we just give you the pens? Our tube building can produce several Andersen!"

Her voice was clear, neither humble nor arrogant.

When everyone saw Shen Nanqiao, they still looked disgusted:

"Shen Nanqiao, we are telling the truth. If you didn't cause trouble, would they come? Look at what you have done to your parents-in-law!"

Sister Wang sat on the ground and patted the ground, causing dust to fly. She coughed and shouted:

"My poor Xiuyu has lost her fingers. What will she do for the rest of her life?

Having a disabled daughter-in-law at home, wouldn't that make people laugh? Shen Nanqiao, don't even think about getting away with it if you don't pay the money!"

Shen Nanqiao turned around and calmly asked Jiang's father: "Dad, didn't the factory clarify it?"

Father Jiang had a worried look on his face, for he knew that his neighbor was a vicious person.

He was aware of Shen Nanqiao's performance today, but once Sister Wang started making a fuss, everyone started to follow suit.

Shen Nanqiao's eyes were cold. She knew that her father-in-law was not a calculative person, and Jiang Zhe followed his temperament.

Sister Wang is still accusing:
"Shen Nanqiao, on your first day at work you hooked up with the factory manager and asked him to help you bully my Xiuyu. Where is your conscience?"

Shen Nanqiao sneered:
"Hooking up with the factory director? That factory director is old and fat, and his hair is almost gone.

I have Jiang Zhe, why would I fall for him? Sister Wang, you are spreading rumors, use your brain, are you crazy trying to extort money?"