She reclaimed her family property and broke off her engagement to go to the countryside.

Chapter 169 Tian Guihua's Choice
Zhang San was both angry and incredulous.

"What are you doing? I'm disciplining my own wife, do you want to interfere?"

Ji Shuyin remained relatively calm.

"You didn't even ask what happened before you started attacking?"

"I don't care about her, I'm her man, what I say goes!"

The other female educated youths nearby, fearing she would be bullied, quickly stood behind Ji Shuyin.

"That's feudalistic thinking. Have all your daily education been wasted?"

"Yes, we'll go tell the propagandist and the brigade leader that someone is engaging in feudal autocracy and ask them to deal with it."

"Yes, let's go together."

Upon hearing this, the old woman, fearing that her son would really be punished, immediately started shouting without regard for anything else.

"I'm telling you, you educated youth, don't meddle in other people's business."

Isn't it just about wanting to get something for free?

That's absolutely impossible. Our family would never do anything for you for nothing. Forget about it!

In the end, it all comes down to wanting money.

"Mom, you've misunderstood."

Yang, the educated youth, said that if I were given fifty cents for a piece of clothing, I wouldn't think it was a big deal.

Besides, they've always been very kind to us, so we don't plan to accept it; it was my own decision.

Although Tian Guihua was afraid of her in-laws, she didn't want Yang Leyu and the others to be misunderstood.

"Hey, you spendthrift woman, what don't you want? Are you stupid?"

As he spoke, he nudged the other person with his hand.

Perhaps it was because of the excessive force, or perhaps because Tian Guihua was caught off guard, but she took two steps back.

Huang Chunjing immediately became frightened and quickly reached out to support her.

Fortunately, it was just a false alarm.

"What are you doing? She's pregnant. If something happens to her like that, can you take responsibility?"

The old lady remained completely calm when questioned.

"What business is it of yours what my daughter-in-law does? You're so controlling, you even interfere with her pooping and farting?"

After saying that, he straightened his back and met their gaze.

Liu Qingyu was also angry, wondering how there could be such a person.

"Hmph, what you just did was premeditated murder."

If things go wrong, it could result in the death of both mother and child.

Even family members are legally responsible; if you don't believe me, go ask the commune.

In this era, anything that involves the government is considered a major issue.

Although the old woman was afraid, she couldn't lose face.

"Hmph, don't try to scare me."

"I may be uneducated, but I'm not stupid. You think you can just believe whatever you say?"

Over there, Zhang San also stood up.

"I don't want to say much about you educated youth."

From now on, don't have any contact with our family, especially you, Yang Zhiqing.

Otherwise, I'll tell the captain that you're trying to abduct my wife.

Upon hearing this, Yang Leyu instantly became furious.

"Pah! How dare you say this is your wife?"

Where were you when your mother was torturing her?

She's about to give birth, can't you tell?

Two perfectly healthy adults, with hands and feet, send a pregnant woman and two children out to collect firewood. Is this something a human being would do?

You guys are shameless.

"Who are you calling names? I'm the one giving you face, aren't I?"

Both sides were getting anxious and were about to fight when Tian Guihua quickly pulled Zhang San back.

"Honey, don't be angry, it's all my fault."

If you don't want me to have contact with them, then I won't. Go back now.

Yang Leyu was stunned. She had defended her so much, and yet she said such a thing.

Zhang San, however, was quite smug, looking at the people opposite him with a sense of victory. "Hmph, I'll deal with you when we get back."

Seeing that the family was about to go back, Yang Leyu objected.

"Wait a minute, Sister-in-law Guihua, are you sure I'm being nosy?"

Tian Guihua was somewhat emotional and lowered her head sadly.

"Yang Zhiqing, I'm sorry, let's not have any contact in the future. It's my bad luck."

After saying that, he went straight into the courtyard without paying any attention to Zhang San.

"Hmph, serves him right, ptooey..."

The old woman was even more despicable, smug and smug.

Yang Leyu wanted to rush over and argue with her, but Ji Shuyin held her back.

……

Five minutes later, all four of them were sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) in her house.

"I'm so angry! I never imagined that Sister-in-law Guihua would be this kind of person."

I was clearly trying to help her, and she's so ungrateful, making me feel like I'm superfluous.

She was angry because those involved are often blinded by their own perspectives, while Liu Qingyu had already seen through everything.

"Leyu, is it possible that Sister-in-law Guihua doesn't want you to have a conflict with Zhang San?"

"What? Do you think I'm afraid of him?"

Ji Shuyin sighed. She hadn't said anything during the argument; she had just been observing.

Tian Guihua has a tragic life, and she will also have a difficult childbirth.

However, her belly wasn't very big, so the baby should be born easily.

Currently, there are only two possible scenarios for a difficult birth.

Either the baby is in the wrong position, or someone did it on purpose.

Childbirth is an extremely dangerous process for women.

If we resort to any underhanded tactics, it will result in the deaths of both mother and child.

Logically speaking, even if the Zhang mother and son were the worst kind of people, they wouldn't do such a thing.

Unless, of course, this pregnancy is another girl, then that's a different story.

"Alright, don't overthink it. Qingyu is right."

Neither Zhang San nor his mother are easy people to get along with.

Sister-in-law Guihua knew this better than anyone else.

The reason I said that was because I was afraid you would be retaliated against.

Her explanation made Yang Leyu feel a little better.

"Then she really doesn't need to, and I'm not afraid."

“You may not be afraid, but if something happens to her, she will probably feel guilty for the rest of her life.”

You live alone and are a woman; in other people's eyes, you are a vulnerable group.

So, she did this to protect you.

Your kindness to her wasn't in vain.

Once the explanation was clear, the other three people understood.

"Speaking of which, Sister Guihua has really had a tough time."

"There's nothing we can do; this is her own path, and no one can take it for her."

Despite the sighs and lamentations, we still have important things to do.

"I want to ask, if she can't make it, what will we do with our winter coats?"

Huang Chunjing didn't mean anything by it; she genuinely felt that the weather was quite cold and she was finding it hard to bear.

"Don't worry, people like that are easy to find."

You can leave your things there; I'll ask about it later.

Since the agreement had already been made, Ji Shuyin didn't plan to linger any longer.

Yang Leyu escorted the three to the door, where they ran into Tian Guihua carrying a basin, heading to the river to wash clothes.

In such cold weather, the river is basically frozen over.

Why can't the house be washed? It's like they're deliberately bullying her.

"Yang Zhiqing, I'm sorry."

After saying that, he turned and left.