Old Mrs. Song is reborn; get out of here, you scumbag husband and illegitimate child!

The village chief's wife was startled and held her bowl, not daring to utter a sound.

None of the women dared to speak.

In their minds, Song Yulu had no flaws except for her unproductive womb.

"Go and fetch Biyu quickly," the village chief ordered. "Isn't her older sister married into the Cai family village?"

Let her go with Song Lao Er's wife to see what's going on. If a fight breaks out, she'll be a helper. We absolutely cannot let the people of our village be bullied in Caijiazhuang."

Upon hearing the commotion, Gong Biyu quickly put on her clothes and came out.

Without saying a word, she took out her bicycle from the yard, got on, and chased after him.

The other women hurried back to call their sons and daughters-in-law to see if they needed any help.

Under the big banyan tree at the village entrance.

The flashlight beam shimmered and blurred.

Sister-in-law Song was taking stock of the manpower.

Seven or eight women in their forties or fifties who worked in the fields, along with about a dozen young and strong relatives led by Brother Song, all stood in the night.

Song Rong pushed his bicycle and mingled in the group.

Song Lao Si's wife and Song San's sister-in-law each held a rolling pin, their faces ashen.

Sister-in-law Song had just run out of the courtyard gate.

But Song Sansao stopped her.

"Sister-in-law, go back." Song Sansao's tone left no room for discussion. "With your health, you wouldn't be able to withstand even a push from someone. You can't even open your mouth to curse."

If things really come to a head, we'll have to take care of you in our spare time. Stay home and wait for our news.

Sister-in-law Song: ...

"I just wanted to lend a hand."

"You just go back and keep an eye on the gate," Sister-in-law Song waved her hand. "We're going to Caijiazhuang."

A large group of people set off on the road.

The night wind made the beam of the flashlight sway back and forth.

Caijiazhuang is a few miles away, right next to the national highway.

In recent years, thanks to Cai Youde, the Cai family was among the first to grow asparagus and carrots.

The people of Caijiazhuang have also become wealthier.

Cai Youde's mother has been living a much more comfortable life these past two years.

Cai Youde was a filial son, and Song Yulu was even more filial and good at making money. Even without children, she would send money back from Xincheng every month without fail.

She had spare money and walked with her chest out in the village.

Seeing that the old lady had money, her other sons and daughters-in-law naturally flattered and respected her as well.

People in rural areas eat breakfast early.

Around 7 p.m., Cai Youde's mother brought out half a bowl of vegetable cakes.

I sat on the road behind my house, chatting with a few of my old friends.

Cai Dapao's mother, holding a bowl of sweet potato soup, kept scolding her fourteen-year-old granddaughter, Cai Amei.

"What are you looking at all over the place with those eyes?"

Cai Dapao's mother pointed at Cai Amei's head with her chopsticks, "Don't think I don't know you told others that your dad has a bad temper and drove your mom away. What kind of person is your mom? She's a shameless slut. Don't listen to your grandma's nonsense."

Cai Amei's tears fell in and out.

Cai Youde's mother sat on the stone mill, took a bite of a vegetable cake.

She pursed her lips:

"Sister-in-law, getting angry is bad for your health," Cai Youde's mother said with a hint of sarcasm. "But your Dapao is also good; Axiu is a fertile wife."

Cai Dapao's mother rolled her eyes.

"What's the use of having children? They just cause trouble and make a mess of things. They complain that my husband can't make money."

"You should be content. Unlike my wife," Cai Youde's mother sighed, her face full of gloom. "Youde's wife has been married for over ten years and hasn't even laid an egg."

Not only does it not lay eggs, but it also stays at home and refuses to leave.

I get annoyed every time I see her with that submissive look. If it weren't for my kind-hearted and loyal family, they would have kicked her out long ago.

"Your husband Youde is a man of exceptional quality, one in a million," an old lady chimed in.

"However, Youde's wife is lucky and brings wealth with her; she's good at making money, and her family is also wealthy. While others ask for a dowry when they get married, they bring a large dowry."

"You virtuous daughter-in-law, you're such a cheapskate, you're really stingy."

Cai Youde's mother spat out a curse:

"Pah, all that flirting and slutty stuff is useless. It doesn't lay any eggs."

"Her large dowry is because my son is capable. It's just a shame for my son, having to stay with such a useless person, who won't even have a grandchild to raise in his old age."

The voice just fell.

Suddenly, a series of chaotic footsteps and bicycle bells came from the east end of the village.

Cai Youde's mother turned her head and saw more than a dozen flashlight beams shining straight at them, so bright that they couldn't open their eyes.

"Fang Damu, I, Sai Linmu, have been sold off several times. You old bastard, come out here."

A sharp, angry curse pierced the night sky over Caijiazhuang.

Sister-in-law Song was carrying a shovel.

Cai Youde's mother was so frightened that her hand trembled.

She squinted to see who it was, paused for a moment, and then her face fell.

"Mother-in-law, what's wrong with you so late at night?" Cai Youde's mother stood up, hands on her hips. "You idiot, you start cursing me the moment you open your mouth."

"Who the hell is your in-law?"

Song Ersao kicked the newly painted red gate of the Cai family's courtyard.

"Smash it!" Sister-in-law Song shouted fiercely. "The more effort you put in, the more money you get."

Without saying a word, Sister-in-law Song San and Sister-in-law Song Lao Si grabbed rolling pins and swung them at the pot in the kitchen.

Someone took a shovel and went to smash the water tank.

With a splash, the water tank split open.

Water spilled all over the ground.

Cai Youde's mother was dumbfounded and started wailing at the top of her lungs:

"Murder! People from Songjiazhuang are robbing us!"

"Lin Bei is stealing your mother!" Sister-in-law Song slapped Cai Youde's mother hard across the face.

The slap was extremely powerful, and the object landed next to the stone mill.

Everyone around was stunned.

"Second brother, smash Cai Jiaya's teeth and clean his hair."

Brother Song and a few young men kicked open the door to the main room. The sound of pots and pans shattering immediately filled the air.

The old lady of the Cai family, clutching her swollen face, sat on the ground kicking her legs. "Do you have no regard for the law?"

My son was so good to your daughter, and you repaid kindness with enmity. I'm going to report you to the police and have your whole family thrown in jail.

"If you don't give me an explanation, my son will kick your barren hen back home. You'll regret it then."

"Stop your nonsense. You're all talk and no action. Do you think the police are your personal property, able to detain whomever you want? You've ruined my daughter. My family can't afford to live anymore, so you're trying to extort money from me."

The women from Songjiazhuang moved swiftly, rushing into the yard and pulling out every single pull switch they could find.

The once dimly lit courtyard was instantly illuminated as if it were daytime.

The commotion inside the house grew even louder.

Brother Song led a dozen or so strong men, carrying thick sticks and axes, smashing whatever they could get their hands on.

The television screen was shattered to pieces by an axe.

The radio crashed onto the floor tiles, its casing flying a considerable distance.

The cupboard, along with the plates inside, was swept over with a stick, shattering into pieces all over the floor.

These men, used to farm work, were strong. They simply chopped down large pieces of furniture with axes, sending wood chips flying everywhere.

The neighbors all gathered around when they heard the commotion.

When the men of Caijiazhuang saw that it was people from Songjiazhuang smashing Cai Youde's house, they were outraged.

My own brothers were being bullied by people from other villages; this was unacceptable.

Several young men picked up stones and rushed in.

Taking advantage of her size, Cai Dapao's mother squeezed to the front. She usually got along best with Cai Youde's mother, so of course she would protect her old friend this time.

"Yu Lu's mother, what right do you have to smash other people's things?" Cai Dapao's mother pointed her finger at Song Ersao's nose. "Can't you be reasonable?"

Your daughter is a barren hen, yet she still gets to eat and drink well in this family, all thanks to their kind hearts.

Someone in the crowd chimed in, "Exactly! Who in the whole village doesn't know how good Youde has been to your Jade Dew?"

"A woman who doesn't bear children should have been kicked out long ago, but Youde not only didn't kick her out, he didn't even say a harsh word to her."

"Instead of burning incense and praying to Buddha for gratitude, your family comes here to vandalize our home?"

Song Ersao sneered and spat a mouthful of phlegm squarely onto Cai Dapao's mother's face.

"Bullshit!" Sister-in-law Song said, hands on her hips, her voice so loud it could lift the roof off. "Are your eyes for breathing? One eye resting, the other on guard."

Look how excited you are, dragging your crippled leg and pouting. Look how busy you are, you've even wrapped your head in a foot-binding cloth.

You treat Cai Youde even better; you even washed your own daughter-in-law clean and sent her to his bed. You don't care about your reputation; besides selling your daughter-in-law, your son probably sold your whole family too.