Old Lady Zhang's Rebirth: Going Mad! Severing Ties with Family! Becoming Incredibly Rich!

Zhao Binghe remained silent.

The third son's wife often said these critical things, and he used to pretend not to hear them. But today, perhaps because he had just escaped death, these words sounded grating to him no matter how he looked at them.

Zhang Guiying was furious.

She was just looking for an opportunity to teach these ungrateful wretches a lesson when Zhang Xia walked right into her trap. She immediately launched into a tirade, "How dare you talk to your father like that? Do we need your permission to go to work or ask for leave? Who the hell do you think you are?"

"You know you don't work! The four of you eat my food, drink my drinks, and live in my house, and now you're even trying to take over my life."

"Your dad and I work hard to support the whole family, and you've all become spoiled brats? You can't even understand how to eat plain rice, yet you want meat. If you want meat, go buy it yourself. Even beggars complain that their bread is cold. You've spoiled yourselves rotten!"

Zhang Xia was stunned.

She knew Zhang Guiying was shrewish, but that was with outsiders. At home, especially in front of her daughter-in-law, she never uttered a harsh word.

Married for six years.

This was the first time Zhang Xia had been reprimanded by Zhang Guiying.

Coming to her senses, she immediately blushed and said, "Mom, I'm just worried about your and Dad's salaries. Do you have to make such a big deal out of it? You're being too rude."

"No matter how harsh my words are, they're not as ugly as your face."

"Your dad and I are still working and earning a living, and you talk to us so rudely. What will you do when we get old and useless? You'll strangle us!"

"What right do you have to worry about my and your dad's salaries? All you ever do is stare at my pockets. What, do you think my money is in your name? You've really got some nerve!"

Zhang Xia was stunned.

Zhang Xia was also a feisty person, but Zhang Guiying was usually very kind and gentle. Zhang Xia had no experience arguing with Zhang Guiying, and her mind went blank for a moment.

By the time she thought of a rebuttal, Zhang Guiying had already pulled the old man into the house.

Zhang Xia was so angry her nose was crooked.

Zhao Binghe, who was inside the room, also came to his senses. "Didn't you say that your daughter-in-law is someone else's child, and you can't hit or scold her no matter what?"

Zhang Guiying pouted, "That's because my mom told me when I was little that I should be kind. Now I realize that not everyone has a mom."

"Zhang Xia's parents didn't teach her how to respect her elders, but her mother taught her herself."

"We've poured our hearts and souls into this family, and you almost lost your life today... Look at the way she talks to us, the way she treats us. Even if you had died today, she wouldn't have shed a single tear. Why do we tolerate such a heartless bastard!"

Zhao Binghe had mixed feelings.

Zhang Guiying didn't let those who weren't home off the hook either, cursing and swearing, "Those bastards we gave birth to aren't any better. Except for Xia Zhi and Qiu Zhi, who haven't been working for long, who among them didn't start working early?"

"Whose child doesn't send money home for living expenses and repay their parents after starting work? These ungrateful children in our family, which one of them has ever sent a single penny home? Not only do they not send money, but they also keep staring at our pockets, expecting us to support our grandchildren."

"Zhao Chunzhi is no good either. What did I tell her when she was sent to the countryside? I told her not to date anyone there, but she ignored me! Now her in-laws favor sons over daughters, and she's like a hen that lays eggs and then dumps them on me. She's raised two daughters for her, what does she owe her?"

"If it weren't for raising Zhao Chunzhi's child, Chen Baozhu and Zhang Xia wouldn't dare to ask us to contribute money to raise their grandchildren!"

Guiying was truly enraged.

Zhao Binghe quickly tried to calm her down, saying, "Don't be angry. They've been doing this for a while now. Let's not hold it against them."

"Why shouldn't you hold it against them?"

Zhang Guiying slammed her hand on the table. "I used to think that I had a hard life when I was young because I didn't have my mother-in-law's help. I didn't want my daughter-in-law to follow the same path I did. I gave in to them, but they thought I was afraid of them. If I don't teach them a lesson for being so disobedient and unfilial, they'll come after me sooner or later."

He then berated Zhao Limin and Zhao Chengxin, saying, "It's all because the eldest and third sons spoiled them. Without their tacit approval, would our daughter-in-law dare to be so picky?"

"I've spent all my money and effort raising them, and they've turned into enemies! They're a bunch of ungrateful wretches! If I'd known it would turn out like this, I would have done something else in those two minutes!"

Zhao Binghe straightened his back. "What nonsense are you spouting? How come it's only been two minutes? I was really amazing when I was young, okay? Otherwise, how could you have seven children?"

"Quantity over quality, all shoddy construction projects!"

Zhao Binghe stared wide-eyed.

Seeing his expression, Zhang Guiying burst out laughing.

Zhao Binghe also laughed.

Zhang Guiying's mood inexplicably improved a lot.

She knew the old man was just trying to amuse her, so she nudged him with her elbow and said with a straight face, "Be serious! What I said just now wasn't just said in anger. I've had enough of dealing with these ungrateful wretches."

Zhao Binghe knows her very well.

Judging from her expression, I knew she had a plan. "What do you want to do?"

"Those who should contribute money should contribute money, and those who should do the work should do the work. From now on, they should bear the responsibilities that they are supposed to bear themselves."

Zhao Binghe found it difficult.

The couple takes care of all the housework and pays for all the living expenses; this is a lifestyle they've developed.

Humans are inherently lazy and averse to work.

Having gotten used to an easy life, who wants to do any work?

Zhao Binghe expressed his concerns.

Zhang Guiying retorted irritably, "So how long are we supposed to keep serving them? Right now, we can still work, and they still need us. We can still negotiate with them. But once we're unable to work, do you expect them to suddenly develop a conscience, given their current behavior?"

"Those who are unwilling to pay or work should all be kicked out. They're not contributing a single penny now, so we can forget about getting anything from them in the future."

That makes sense.

Zhang Guiying always made the decisions on important family matters, and Zhao Binghe was easily persuaded by her. "Okay, I'll listen to you. Whatever you say, I'll do it and I'll cooperate with you."

The couple finished discussing it.

I plan to establish the necessary rules tonight when everyone is off work.

Before evening even arrived, Zhao Limin and Chen Baozhu returned with their bicycles.

"Mom, Baozhu and I are back."

After securing his bicycle, he noticed Zhao Binghe in the yard. "Dad, what brings you home today?"

Zhao Binghe casually said he had asked for leave because of something, then asked the two of them, "Don't you two usually eat lunch at the school cafeteria? Why are you back today?"

The eldest son and his wife were both teachers at the No. 1 High School in the city. They were among the first batch of college students to be admitted after the resumption of the college entrance examination, and were highly regarded by the school leaders, so they were promoted quickly.

After five years of work, Zhao Limin had become the director of teaching affairs, while Chen Baozhu was an outstanding teacher.

Zhao Limin couldn't hide his joy as he pulled Zhao Binghe into the main room. "Dad, it's good that you're home. Baozhu and I have something to discuss with you and Mom."

"What's up?"

"Great news!"

Chen Xia, who was eating in the courtyard, quietly pricked up her ears.