Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 305 The Wang Family Quarrel
At this point, Liu Chunhua's gaze turned stern as she looked at Wang Tieshan and said:
"Old Wang, let me tell you, don't be so clueless at a time like this."

“I told them from the beginning that my family was rich, and that we earned the money little by little, but they never treated us like family and refused to let us use it.”

“Three thousand and three thousand again, their family must have a huge fortune, but they are not even willing to give my son a few hundred yuan as a bride price.”

This time, Wang Tieshan, unusually, disregarded the non-existent kinship and nodded firmly, saying:
"Chunhua, you're right."

"I was foolish and stupid before. I couldn't see the situation clearly and caused my whole family to suffer."

“Since they don’t treat us like family, there’s no need for me to rush to become related to them.”

"The happiest thing in the world is for our family of four to live our lives well."

Looking at the happy family in front of him, Wang Zidong breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The incident happened so suddenly that he was genuinely worried that Wang Chengpeng's family wouldn't support his decision and that it would cause conflict.

Only then did Wang Chengpeng seem to remember Wang Zidong, and he pulled him into his room, making him sit down at the table in the center.

Wang Chengpeng has a habit of reading, so he naturally prepared a table and chairs, which, after a little tidying up, can be used as a simple dining table.

Before long, Wang Chengpeng went to the kitchen and brought out a large bowl of peanuts. Although it was simple, it was a perfect accompaniment to alcohol. With the wine, the taste was incredibly enjoyable.

After placing the peanuts on the table, Wang Chengpeng went to the warehouse and got three bottles of Wuliangye liquor, along with two cups, before sitting down opposite Wang Zidong.

Feeling the cool breeze from the electric fan and looking at the room, which looked almost exactly like it did during the day under the lights, Wang Zidong couldn't help but sigh:

“Pengzi, your house is really impressive. Not only do you have electricity and light bulbs, but you even have a rare electric fan. I estimate that there are no more than three houses in the entire Wangjia Village that can afford this.”

With a nonchalant smile, Wang Chengpeng said, "When Dapeng Sugar Factory was laying out its power lines, they all extended them to our doorstep. I was just thinking of having them extended to our house too."

"Since the power lines have already been installed, we definitely need to prepare some electrical appliances."

"When we go to the state-run store and buy a TV, that will be truly impressive."

Nodding in agreement, Wang Chengpeng said, "A television? Those are really expensive. Only Captain Wang's family in the entire Wangjia Village has one."

"Once it's installed in your house, I'll come and see if it's as good as they say."

Wang Chengpeng casually picked up a peanut, popped it into his mouth, and chewed it with a crunching sound.

Wang Chengpeng picked up the glass of wine in front of him and took a small sip as the glasses clinked together.

The fiery liquor slid down my throat, its aroma mingling with the oily scent of peanuts, creating a captivating fragrance.

As if remembering something, Wang Chengpeng suddenly asked:
"Dongzi, how's your studying going lately? Have you encountered any problems you don't understand?"

Swallowing the food in his mouth, Wang Zidong smiled and said, "What else can I do? Having you as a teacher is of course the best."

"It's just... it's a feeling of powerlessness, like you have energy but nowhere to use it, like you can't do anything to help."

"Soon." Wang Chengpeng popped another peanut into his mouth and said, "There were rumors recently that the higher-ups are starting to pay more attention to education, so you should soon have a chance to use your skills."

"Besides, the knowledge in books has a wide range of applications, so it's always good to learn more, and you never know when you might need it."

Nodding in agreement, Wang Zidong said with deep feeling, "I think so too."

"The more I learn, the easier it becomes to do my job."

"I used to only know how to use brute force, but now I've discovered that there are ways to accomplish great things with little effort."

"By the way, didn't you also see your method of making sugar from beets in a book?"

"There are houses of gold in books, so the old man was right."

As the two chattered on, the bottles of wine on the table were visibly dwindling, and soon two bottles were empty.

Wang Chengpeng, being a martial artist, was physically stronger than Wang Zidong, who was an ordinary person. He was only slightly tipsy, while Wang Zidong was already quite drunk.

This kid's drinking manners are pretty bad. After getting drunk, he actually took the initiative and started acting like a spoiled brat, grabbing Wang Chengpeng and throwing a tantrum:

"Pengzi, why haven't you found me a sister-in-law yet? I'd love to benefit from your connections and have her introduce me to someone too."

"My family's circumstances aren't as good as yours. If you don't help me out, it'll be hard for me to find a wife."

Wang Chengpeng was speechless. It was one thing for his family to urge him to get married, but now even his brothers were starting to pressure him.

With lightning speed, Wang Chengpeng caught Wang Zidong before he fell, then sighed and said:
"Dongzi, you're drunk."

Wang Zidong shook his head frantically, vehemently denying it: "Drunk? I'm not drunk!"

"You...you...you need to find me a sister-in-law quickly, so I can also drink at your wedding..."

The next moment, the alcohol took effect, and Wang Zidong actually fell asleep on Wang Chengpeng's shoulder.

What's the matter!

Fortunately, the weather wasn't too cold yet. After helping Wang Zidong to bed, Wang Chengpeng simply made a makeshift bed on the floor in the room, which would be enough for the night.

……

The next day, it was still early.

Wang Chengpeng looked at Wang Zidong, who was sitting on the bed in a daze, and joked with Wang Zidong, who was clearly a little dazed:
"Oh, you're awake. I don't know who was it that kept calling me 'Dad' last night, which really bothered me—when did I get such a big son?"

Looking at Wang Chengpeng with a puzzled expression, Wang Zidong said somewhat embarrassedly, "Pengzi, did I really do that last night?"

Smiling and nodding, Wang Chengpeng said, "Of course."

"Back then, you insisted on clinging to my leg, and I couldn't pull you off no matter what I did."

With an awkward laugh, Wang Zidong said, "That was drunken talk, it doesn't count, it doesn't count."

"As for clinging to your coattails, isn't that what I should do? I'm even counting on you to give me a hand so I can make something of myself."

“My dad and his family talk about you every day, telling me to be more successful and make progress. It’s so annoying.”

Wang Chengpeng never imagined that he would also become someone else's child, saying:

"Don't worry, if I had a powerful backer, I'd definitely let you cling to me."

"Don't worry, you'll soon have your chance to rise to the top. Soaring to great heights might just be a matter of a thought."

"Thank you for your kind words." Rubbing his throbbing head, Wang Zidong stood up unsteadily. "I drank a bit too much on a whim yesterday."

"I have to go back now, otherwise my dad will think I've been kidnapped."

“If anyone were to abduct someone, they wouldn’t abduct someone as old as you,” Wang Chengpeng said. “Besides, you’re going to my house, how could Uncle Wang not feel at ease?”

"You can leave, but have breakfast first, and take your things back with you." Seeing Wang Zidong's unsteady slump, Wang Chengpeng thought for a moment, and finally spoke:

"Fine, I'll go to your house with you and take you home."

"Otherwise, if you really get kidnapped by that pretty girl on your way home, I really can't take that responsibility."

The Wang family members are all skilled and extremely diligent; whoever has time will prepare breakfast on their way.

Although Wang Chengpeng woke up a little late today because he had been drinking last night, he was still able to have breakfast.

After stuffing a few steamed buns and some pickled vegetables into his pocket, Wang Chengpeng returned to his room.

They handed the steamed bun to Wang Zidong and poured him a glass of water. The two of them then began to eat heartily.

I didn't eat dinner last night, just some peanuts, and I'm actually quite hungry now.

After devouring several steamed buns, the two finally felt a little better about their rumbling stomachs.

Looking at the mooncakes Wang Chengpeng brought over, Wang Zidong was a little dumbfounded and said:
"Pengzi, I'm not trying to be mean, but you went through all that trouble just to give me a few mooncakes?"

Wang Chengpeng casually put the mooncake into the car basket and explained:

"These are not ordinary mooncakes, but mooncakes I made myself."

"Well, since this is the first time making it, the taste might be just average. Please don't be too critical of it."

Wang Zidong glanced at Wang Chengpeng with surprise, then said with delight:
"You made these mooncakes? I'd love to try them."

"Don't worry, even if your cooking isn't good, I'll grit my teeth and eat it."

Hearing Wang Zidong's words, Wang Chengpeng inexplicably recalled the scene of Wang Meiyan chewing on a mooncake, and almost burst out laughing. He kindly reminded her:
"The Mid-Autumn Festival hasn't arrived yet, so don't be greedy. The mooncakes are still hard."

"By the time the Mid-Autumn Festival arrives, the mooncakes will have finished drying out, and they should taste quite good."

With the wind at his back, it took Wang Chengpeng about half an hour to get Wang Zidong home.

Since Wang Zidong rode the bicycle there, Wang Chengpeng had no choice but to walk home.

Taking a long run like this once in a while can be quite a great experience.

However, as Wang Chengpeng passed by Wang Degong's house, he heard a fierce argument coming from inside.

Unlike Wang Chengpeng, who went straight home to drink with Wang Zidong, Wang Degong's family had no peace and quiet last night.

Wang Chun'an was arrested by the police, Wang Degong fell into a coma due to excessive excitement, and Zhao Yuju was criticized by the villagers as being inhuman, almost to the point of being cursed behind his back.

Of the family, Wang Xia'an was probably the only one in a slightly better position, but he was the source of this disaster, and now he was acting like a quail, not daring to make a sound, for fear that the flames of war would be transferred to him.

"I want to go back, don't stop me."

"If others find out that my husband has committed a crime and is in jail, how will my daughter and I ever save face?"

"Don't even think about letting me come back until this is resolved!"

Wang Chengpeng arrived just in time, catching the most exciting part of the story.

The speaker had a shrill voice, but Wang Chengpeng recognized her; who else could it be but Wang Chun'an's wife, Zheng Yafang?

Zheng Yafang is really pitiful. She was living a good life with Wang Chun'an after getting married, and even had a child.

The Wang family never mistreated Wang Jinshan's family, and she enjoyed a very good life.
She only needs to take care of her newborn son every day and doesn't even have to do housework, which is completely different from the treatment of other wives in the village.

However, this good life collapsed yesterday. In this era, people have almost zero tolerance for criminals, let alone Wang Chun'an, who is accused of robbing his own grandmother.

Faced with the pointing fingers and whispers of the crowd, Zheng Yafang grew angrier and angrier. She eventually felt that she couldn't live like this anymore and immediately decided to go back to her parents' home.

Even if he were to return, it would have to wait until the storm of this matter had passed and he was no longer being criticized.

However, upon hearing that Zheng Yafang wanted to take her great-grandson with her, Zhao Yuju immediately objected and started shouting loudly:
"Ya Fang, how can you say such nonsense?"

"You're taking your baby back to your parents' home right after the baby is born? How will your parents view us then?"

"Don't worry, we're working on a solution. Chun'an will definitely be alright."

Hearing Zhao Yuju's words of advice, Zheng Yafang burst into tears: "Don't worry? How can I not worry?"

“Do you know what people said when I was holding Cheng’er in the yard this morning while we were sunbathing? They said we were the family members of criminals, pointed at me, and almost threw rotten vegetable leaves at me.”

"This is only the first day, and I can't even imagine what my life will be like in the future."

"It doesn't matter if I suffer a little injustice, but how can I let Cheng'er suffer along with us because of the adults' mistakes?"

“He is still young and doesn’t understand. He can’t comprehend those harsh words, but I dare not think about what will happen to him in the future or what situation he will face.”

The Wang family is now infamous in Wangjia Village. The despicable things they do, apart from robbing money, are not illegal, but they are extremely immoral.

Others might not dare to do anything to them, but gossiping about them is definitely something they will do.

Those people didn't even try to hide it; they started pointing and gossiping right in front of them.

The thought of living like this from now on filled Zheng Yafang with despair, and she immediately had the idea of ​​running away to her parents' home.

Although she knew Zheng Yafang was right, Zhao Yuju valued her reputation more and advised her again:

"Yafang, don't worry, Chun'an will be back soon."

“I’m the person involved, and I’ve already issued a letter of understanding, so he’ll definitely be fine.”

"You wait, Jinshan has already taken the money to town to swindle Chun'an, he might be back by noon."

Wang Chun'an finally achieved his wish of not being treated unfairly, because the three thousand yuan he had stolen was now entirely used to get him out of trouble.

If he had known this would be the outcome, Wang Chun'an probably wouldn't have dared to do such a thing even if he had a thousand lives.

After all, in his eyes, Zhao Yuju was his grandmother, and even if the truth came out, he wouldn't be in any trouble.

Wang Chun'an's idea was good, but Zhao Yuju was determined to court disaster.

If she hadn't smeared Wang Chengpeng, Yue Zhiyong and Wang Zhong wouldn't have gone to Wang Chengpeng's house to inquire, and the subsequent incident of Wang Chun being put to death wouldn't have happened.

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived.

Just as Zhao Yuju mentioned Wang Jinshan, Wang Chengpeng saw Wang Jinshan rushing over in a hurry.

He ran in such a hurry that he didn't even see Wang Chengpeng, who was standing not far away.

(End of this chapter)