Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

Zhang Wenying gave each person two yuan and then said, "Please, sisters-in-law, go to every household in the village and spread the word that Ma Lanxiang is a thief who doesn't care about her children, only knows how to help her younger brother, and even bullies her brother-in-law, making her mother-in-law so angry that she is bedridden."

Let the whole village know what kind of person Ma Lanxiang is.

Not only in our village, but it's best to tell everyone in the surrounding area: whatever you do, don't marry a girl from the Ma family, or you'll end up having your family's savings emptied out by her!

The women's eyes lit up when they saw the two yuan, and they patted their chests and assured her, "Don't worry, Wenying, we've got this covered!"

Your older brother and sister-in-law are honest, but we're not pushovers!

"I'll make sure everyone in the surrounding villages knows what kind of person Ma Lanxiang is!"

"My family is from Xinghua Village, I'll go and talk to them!"

"I'm going too! My family is from Liushugou, I'll go and talk to them too!" Several aunties turned and left in a flurry.

"Ma Lanxiang emptied her husband's family's savings to support her younger brother..."

"Ma Lanxiang mistreats her brother-in-law and makes her mother-in-law sick in bed..." Several aunts shouted as they walked out, their voices penetrating and clearly audible even several rooms away.

Ma Lanxiang's face was deathly pale, her whole body was trembling, and her lips were quivering as she tried to curse but couldn't utter a sound.

Zhang Wenying raised an eyebrow at Ma Lanxiang.

"You're welcome."

I'll pay out of my own pocket to make you famous and renowned throughout the surrounding area.

"I'm just trying to help, don't mention it." Ma Lanxiang finally panicked.

If this gets back to their village, how will she face people in her hometown?

After this, who would dare to marry into the Ma family?

This isn't just about her reputation; it's about cutting off her path back to her parents' home!

She rushed out of the yard and chased after him.

"You all come back here!"

You're not allowed to go! Don't talk nonsense!

If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll tear your mouths apart!

But those women had long since run away, leaving only their loud voices echoing over the village.

Ma Lanxiang collapsed to the ground, pounding her chest and wailing, but this time, no one sympathized with her.

This woman, who never does any work and only knows how to cheat and sly, and even drags the women in the village into gossiping, has now been completely ruined by Zhang Wenying's move.

No matter how loudly she cried, no one was willing to talk to her; some even spat from afar, "Serves you right!"

Standing in the courtyard, Zhang Haihe listened to the shouts coming from outside and felt extremely ashamed.

"Aunt, isn't this... a bit too much?" He rubbed his hands together, looking at Zhang Wenying with some unease.

Zhang Wenying slapped him on the back of the head: "What do you mean 'over'? When she bullied your parents, why didn't you shout?"

Your parents are honest, but you're not smart enough?

If you don't teach this kind of person a lesson, she'll never know her place.

Remember this: you can be honest, but you can't be a coward.

Besides, your family has lost all face ever since you insisted on marrying Ma Lanxiang back then!

Your two younger brothers are still unable to get married, and you, as the eldest brother, are definitely responsible for that!

Zhang Haihe shrank back from the slap, opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Yes.

Over the years, the family has been in chaos, his parents have suffered, and he only knows how to speak up for his wife.

The girls in the neighborhood would shake their heads as soon as they heard the words "Zhang Haihe's family." Who would want to marry into the family and suffer the mistreatment of the eldest daughter-in-law?

The weddings of her two younger brothers were abruptly canceled.

Thinking of this, Zhang Haihe felt his face burning, as if he had been slapped in public, and his eyes reddened.

But no matter what, she's the mother of his three children. How could he not want Ma Lanxiang?

Zhang Hongyuan wiped away his tears and said with a smile, "It still has to be my sister."

"I've been holding this in for years."

He's disliked his son and daughter-in-law for a long time.

Outsiders had been laughing their heads off behind his back for a long time, but he was too soft-hearted to care.

Today's incident has salvaged half of the Zhang family's reputation.

Looking at the mess in the yard, Sister-in-law Zhang sighed and made up her mind.

What do you mean by "parents living together and not separating"? This family should have separated long ago.

"His father."

Sister-in-law Zhang walked to Zhang Hongyuan's side and said in a low voice, "Once this matter is settled, let's divide the family property."

"Let Haihe and his wife live separately, while the two of us, the old couple, take care of Haijiang and Haiqing. It's better than the whole family being dragged down and killed."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hongyuan remained silent for a moment, then nodded heavily: "We'll split it! I'll do whatever you say."

Anyway, he listened to his sister and bought several plots of land in the village, preparing places for his three sons to live.

Now that the family has separated, it's a good opportunity for Haihe and his wife to make their own way and experience what it's like to live without their parents' help.

If he can't stand up for himself, no one can help him.

I used to think that as the father, I could keep the family together and maintain harmony.

Now he finally understands that some reunions are just a forced illusion, and it's better to let them fall apart.

Seeing that her elder brother had finally stood up for himself, Zhang Wenying felt much more at ease.

She dusted off her hands, picked up the meat, and went inside.

Zhang Haihe followed him into the house hesitantly.

"Father, do you want to... do you want to separate the family?"

"If we're separating, shouldn't you live with me?"

He had no confidence in separating from the family and living separately; instead, he felt empty inside.

Over the years, he has become accustomed to having his parents' support, to eating his mother's cooking, and to having his parents take care of everything at home.

If you really ask him to support a family on his own, he wouldn't even know where to buy rice, flour, or cooking oil.

Forget it.

I feel nauseous just looking at your wife's face.

The little bit of rice and flour your dad and I have saved up over the years isn't even enough for the two of you to squander.

"We'll split up. You'll live separately, and your dad and I will take care of your two younger brothers."

Sister-in-law Zhang felt completely comfortable, and her eyes lit up when she looked at her sister-in-law.

My sister-in-law has really changed.

She's good at making money, efficient in her work, and has her own opinions.

"That's settled then."

Eldest son, the house at the east end of the village is finished. You two can move there. I'll prepare three months' worth of rice, flour, and cooking oil for you. As for how you'll manage after that, you can decide for yourselves.

"If it gets stolen again, even if you starve, your father and I won't take care of you anymore."

Sister-in-law Zhang has come to terms with it.

No one can have a good time if there's a troublemaker in the family.

That freed up two rooms, so my two younger sons could have more room to live in.

"Go pack your things, don't just stand here."

The younger sister-in-law probably had something to say to her husband, so Zhang Dasao took the meat and went to the kitchen to cook.