1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 13 Impulsiveness solves nothing.
She recounted what her aunt and nephew had done, as well as what she had overheard at the Ge family: "It's hard to say whether only Ge Xiulan knew about this or the eldest branch of the family knew, but I don't think Ge Xiulan dared to do that just to help her nephew control me."

Liu Xiaqiu's eyes immediately reddened: "How could you do this, Aunt?"

Enraged, Liu's mother roared, "Ge Xiulan, you shameless bastard! I'll fight you to the death!"

As he was about to run towards the village, Liu Chuxue grabbed him: "Impulsiveness won't solve anything. I'm telling you this so you won't be fooled by them without knowing the truth. My father's leg can't be delayed, so we can't put all our hopes on our family."

Upon hearing this, Liu's mother suppressed her anger and said, "It's all because we parents are useless that they dared to scheme against you like this. Chuxue, what are your thoughts?"

"Mom, right now, apart from raising money, everything else can be discussed in the long run, understand?"

"If we can save my father's leg, our little family will have hope, and others won't dare to bully us easily."

"You're right, Mom will listen to you."

So Liu Chuxue explained her plan: "First, we'll go back to the village and borrow money from each household. Even if Grandpa and Grandma and the other two branches of the family find out and start making a fuss, we'll still be in the right, since they were the ones who were heartless first."

At worst, we'll end up splitting up.

If things really go as planned, aside from the tarnished reputation, the actual benefits outweigh the drawbacks. I won't have to worry about my grandparents' opinions anymore, nor will I have to listen to the gossip from the other two families. I can finally be in charge of my own life—it's a truly rare opportunity.

Upon hearing her daughter's words, Liu's mother's eyes immediately welled up with tears. Over the years, because she had not given birth to a son, her life in the Liu family had indeed been unsatisfactory. Her in-laws seemed fair, but their words always implied that since they didn't have a son, they should treat their nephew well. She was tired of hearing it.

Her two sisters-in-law often made fun of her behind her back. She knew that the villagers called them childless, but the fact was that they had no sons. What was the point of arguing?

Seeing that the two had calmed down, she said, "Right now, our most important task is to take Dad to the city for treatment as soon as possible. As for other things, there's plenty of time." Of course, that's what she said, but she had no intention of letting them get away with it. At least she would cause them some trouble from time to time. Since they were the ones who lacked martial ethics, they shouldn't blame her for being immoral.

The mother and her two daughters parted ways at the village entrance. Chu Xue couldn't show herself right now: "Mom, a small act of impatience can ruin a big plan. You must all hold back."

Mother Liu raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes and nodded, saying, "I understand."

Liu's mother returned to the Liu family home, while Liu Chuxue and her sister headed towards the easternmost part of the village.

The Liu family did not expect Liu's mother to return at this time.

Granny Liu frowned and asked, "Why are you back here instead of taking care of Shanliang at the health center?"

Liu's mother didn't bother with formalities and went straight to the door in the yard to greet everyone: "Mom, the doctor said that Shanliang's leg can't be delayed any longer and he needs to have surgery at a big hospital as soon as possible. I'm back to get money from home."

Before Granny Liu could speak, her eldest daughter-in-law, Ge Xiulan, who had peeked out from the kitchen upon hearing the commotion, objected: "I've heard that even if the second son goes to a big hospital, his leg might not be cured. Second son's wife, you can't be so selfish."

You know Dongzi isn't young anymore. He finally got this opportunity. If the family's savings are used to treat the second son's leg, won't his job application be ruined?

As soon as Ge Xiulan finished speaking, the courtyard fell into complete silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

(End of this chapter)