The next morning …
Siyuan Village was especially lively.
It was said that Mi Xaing 'er was getting married to a high-ranking official, and there was going to be a big banquet in the afternoon. It was an all-day banquet, and they could eat pork for free for three days.
The whole village was in an uproar.
Everyone was rubbing their hands in glee, waiting to enjoy these few meals.
When the pigs were slaughtered at the entrance of the village, the wives and children who had nothing to do went over to watch the fun.
The pig slaughterer was topless, revealing his fat belly. He held a shiny butcher knife, and with a few swings of the knife, he cut the squeaking pig and made it bleed.
Pig blood was also good stuff.
There was a large washtub under the bench. When the blood was full, the washtub was moved to the side. The steaming hot pig blood was used for enemas and steamed cakes. The aroma spread far and wide throughout the village. The villagers could not resist the temptation. The few who were originally "tense" also came over after sniffing the aroma.
To tell the truth …
Tang Xiling did not interact much with the villagers in the past. After all, her status was different. She was the eldest daughter of a landlord family and had been educated. There was more or less a gap between her and the villagers. Later, when the Tang family got into trouble, her status as a Tang Xiling fell to rock bottom. Those who were not willing to "climb up" to her status in the past would definitely not "climb down" now. Therefore, the Tang family did not have many friends in the village. It could even be said that everyone avoided them.
Once the news of the wedding was announced, the situation immediately changed. Some people started chatting at the slaughterhouse.
"Hey, Sister-in-law Zhang, are you guys going to the Mi family's wedding tonight?"
"Let's go. Look at how fat this pig is. It's braised pork. Damn, just thinking about it makes me drool."
"You're going to the wedding just to eat pork?"
"Haha, something like that."
"Ahem, I don't really want to go. We didn't interact much in the past. Now that the girl is marrying well, is it appropriate for us to stick to her?"
"What's inappropriate about it? The Village Chief personally sent the notice, and the Head Of Yun is a high-ranking official. It would be inappropriate if we don't show up. Let's bring a wedding gift. Let's go."
“”
It could not be said that the villagers were unscrupulous. Everyone was willing to make friends with people who were better off than them. Mi Xaing 'er was now considered to have become a phoenix and was one of the top in the village. She was the wife of the regiment commander. What kind of status was that? Coupled with the three-day banquet, no one in Siyuan Village could resist the desire for "fat pork".
Everyone secretly discussed and made up their minds. They each went home to get their "wedding gifts".
That's it.
Since the morning, the Mi family had not stopped working. Before noon, they had already received six washbasins, five thermos pots, twelve eggs, and a tea set.
In that era, giving a washbasin and a thermos was considered a big gift.
Lu Yue had a good relationship with Mi Xaing 'er, so she arrived early to help register the gifts and receive the guests. For a moment, the Mi family was bustling with activity.
After 12 o 'clock.
The team of chefs also arrived. Four to five people deftly set up a big tent outside the courtyard. They cut the vegetables, placed them on the plates, and fried them. They immediately started to get busy. The fragrance was stir-fried, steamed, and the smell was indescribable. Many children had already gathered around the pot. They were drooling and had their hands in their pockets, waiting for the banquet to start.
Good fellow!
For a moment, the Mi family became the focus of the entire village. Everyone looked forward to it.
Some people were happy, and some people were sad.
Some people were happy, and some people were unhappy.
The Mi family was immersed in a festive mood.
What about Yu Hongyan's family?
It was the opposite.
Mi Jianguo squatted in the corner and smoked. He looked at his wife, who was angry. "What are you angry about?"
"What am I angry about? Is there any justice in this world? Tang Xiling is a psychopath. She gave birth to a landowner, and she actually married a government official. She's really lucky!"
Yu Hongyan straightened her neck and scolded. "Mi Xaing 'er, that vixen, she refused to marry Li Bubai. Not only did she run away secretly, I even had to compensate a few dozen yuan. I've underestimated her. She usually pretends to be delicate, but she's really good at seducing men. She's just like her mother. She's not a good person at all."
“”
Mi Jianguo was silent for a long time before he said, "Stop scolding. She's married. What has it got to do with you?"
Yu Hongyan pursed her lips. "You with the surname Mi, why are you pretending? Do you really think you're Mi Xaing 'er's biological father? You're just a …"
"Don't say anymore." Mi Jianguo lowered his head. "No matter what, that child has called me father for 18 years. She hasn't mistreated me. She gave me a house and even gave me money."
"That's enough. You should be satisfied with Mi Jianguo. I don't want to criticize you, but don't think that you're not stinking. Tang Xiling is not good to you. She doesn't need you anymore. She kicked you to this godforsaken place. She's a single woman with a little girl who loses money. What's the point of living in such a big house? It's simply a waste. Our family is big, so she should give the house to us."
Mi Jianguo took a few puffs of his cigarette. "You're talking nonsense. You should know how to be grateful. Old Master Tang used to treat me well. I grew up by his side. He has never mistreated me."
"You're a long-term worker, understand? The Tang family exploited you. Tang Daishan is the representative of the landlord class. He didn't have a good ending in the end."
Mi Jianguo stood up. "No matter what, I've thought about it. Mi Xaing 'er is getting married. I have to give her some money as a wedding gift."
Yu Hongyan jumped off the kang bed and stretched out her arms to block Mi Jianguo. "You're really good at pretending. She specially informed you that she's getting married. Why don't you just sit by the side obediently? You're even licking your lips and trying to get close to her. Bah, even I feel embarrassed for you."
Mi Jianguo didn't think much of it. "Eldest Miss is crazy. Xiang 'er's child is still young. It's normal that she can't take care of everything. Although they didn't invite me, I still have to go."
After speaking, he spread out his hands. "Give me five yuan."
Yu Hongyan's eyes widened into ping-pong balls. "How much is five yuan? I'm a money tree. What are you thinking?"
"Didn't I give you all the money that I worked so hard to earn? Now that I want five yuan, you won't even give it to me?"
"The little money you earn is not even enough to fill the gaps between our teeth." Yu Hongyan said self-righteously. "Let me tell you. If you don't have money, you don't have money. Don't you know that we still owe Zhao Qiuju 30 yuan? Weren't you there when they came to wreck our house? Are they easy to deal with? As long as I have money, I'll pay them back first."
After speaking, she was about to walk out.
Mi Jianguo's eyebrows were tightly knitted together. His expression didn't look good. He took a few steps forward and blocked the door like a black mountain. "Don't think that I don't know where you hide the money. If you don't give it to me, I'll take it myself."
"Don't you dare!" Yu Hongyan threw a tantrum. She simply supported herself with both arms, lowered her head, and plunged directly into Mi Jianguo's arms. "If you want money, fine. Kill me first. If you don't kill me, you're a son of a whore!"
Son of a whore!
These words were really nasty.
Mi Jianguo was really angry. He casually pushed her away. "Get off me. If you continue to make a scene, I'll really hit you!"
"Hit me! Hit me!" Yu Hongyan beat her chest and stamped her feet as if she had suffered a great grievance. She dragged her voice as she shouted, "Oh my god! Someone's going to die! Everyone, come and take a look! That Mi is going to kill someone!"
Before she finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. Sun Weiyu came back. She kicked the chair angrily. "What's the matter? You can hear the commotion in our house even from the well. Other people are jubilant over there, but we're crying and screaming. Why are there such big differences? Don't you find it embarrassing?"
After being reprimanded by her, Mi Jianguo probably felt embarrassed. However, he couldn't argue with this' stepdaughter 'of his, so he turned and left.
Only then did Sun Weiyu sit on the edge of the kang bed. She grabbed the water jar and gulped down large mouthfuls of water.
Yu Hongyan stood at the side and looked at her. "What's wrong, Yu 'er? Why are you so angry?"
Sun Weiyu pointed at the window with her hand. "Listen to Mi Xaing 'er. If she's married, so be it. Why did she have to make such a big fuss to show that she married well?"
Yu Hongyan straightened her neck. Her expression was exactly the same as her daughter's jealousy. "Ah, that's right. This is what it means when a smug person becomes smug. Her family used to be hated by everyone. Now that the policies are relaxed, the landlord class isn't like it used to be. Do you understand? On top of that, she married a good man. Mi Xaing 'er and Tang Xiling are so smug!"
Sun Weiyu said angrily, "I just can't accept it. Why did Mi Xaing 'er chase us to the small house? Anyway, she's already married. She can just leave with her man and leave that big house to us. Our family has so many people. That's how it should be!"
Oh!
I don't know where this twisted logic came from.
The mother and daughter's words were almost identical!
Like mother, like daughter.
Yu Hongyan's hatred and resentment towards Tang Xiling had many hidden reasons. She couldn't say it out loud. She kept it in her heart. She rolled her eyes. "I just can't bear to see them living well!"
She turned around and rummaged through the cabinets. "I remember that we still have a bag of rat poison at home!"
Sun Weiyu's eyes widened. "Mom, why are you looking for rat poison at this time?"
"Well, I've thought about it. Isn't their family holding a banquet? I'll pour this bag of rat poison into the pork and let everyone eat it!"
Sun Weiyu was so scared that her face turned pale. "Mom, you're really bold. Rat poison can kill people!"
Yu Hongyan waved her hand casually. "Don't worry, it's only a bag of rat poison and a big pot of stew. Besides, it's a banquet. Each person will only eat a few mouthfuls of pork. They won't die! I just want to annoy them and ruin the Tang Family's good deed!"
Sun Weiyu quickly added, "Mom, listen to me. I'm considered the village's barefoot doctor. I have some medical knowledge. Rat poison is highly toxic. I'm not afraid of anything else. I'm also willing to watch the Tang Family make a fuss. But if this matter blows up and the Public Security Bureau investigates, we'll have to go to jail!
It's not worth it! "She rolled her eyes." How about this? We have all the laxatives in the sanitation department. I'll go and get a few bags for you. Later, we'll give everyone diarrhea. It'll be better if they can't get up from the bed! We'll turn Mi Xaing 'er's banquet into a poisoned banquet! "
Tang Xiling clapped her hands. "That's a good idea! Go quickly! I'll wait here. When you get the laxatives back, I'll immediately go and ruin the banquet!"
"Okay, just you wait!"
Sun Weiyu nodded her head and walked away happily.
Yu Hongyan sat in the house and looked out of the window. She saw Mi Jianguo coming out of the storeroom. He didn't even greet her and directly went out. She was confused and quickly chased after him. "Mi Jianguo, wait! Did you steal my money?"
Mi Jianguo ignored her and continued to walk out of the courtyard.
Yu Hongyan pulled him and reached out to touch his pocket. She even scolded, "You're the Tang Family's watchdog and old servant. You're willing to stick your warm face to other people's cold buttocks your whole life. Where's my money? Where did you put my money?"
Mi Jianguo simply flung her away with all his strength. He was a proper farmer and had some strength in his hands. Yu Hongyan lost her balance and staggered a few steps back. Taking advantage of this opening, Mi Jianguo stepped out of the courtyard.
Yu Hongyan was certain that the man was going to give the monetary gift. She couldn't bear to part with the five yuan and chased after him unwillingly. She didn't even have time to lock the door.
The courtyard was empty in an instant.
Silence.
There was only the rustling sound of the wind blowing the poplar leaves, which occasionally echoed on the walls.
After a short while …
There was a creaking sound as someone pushed open the courtyard door and entered. He casually opened his mouth and said, "Hey, hey, where's everyone at home? Is there anyone still breathing? Are they all dead?"
Seeing that there was no reply, he simply strolled around the courtyard. He looked around and touched the small courtyard. In the blink of an eye, he had walked through the entire courtyard. Still unwilling to give up, he pushed open the door to the main room. Seeing that there was no one in the house, he directly began to rummage through the chests and cupboards.
Suddenly, there were footsteps.
Sun Weiyu pushed open the door and came back with laxatives. "Mom, do you think these are enough?"
Before she could finish speaking, she bumped into someone in the house.
She looked up and couldn't help but be so frightened that her legs turned to jelly. Her voice trembled as she said, "W-why is it you, Li Bubai? What do you want?"
Li Bubai was here.
He was here to ask for money.
Li Bubai was indeed kidnapped in the middle of the night two days ago. After being slapped and kicked a few times, he was stripped naked and hung on a tree. However, before he was tied up, he was first covered with a gunny sack from behind. He didn't even see the shadow of the other party at all. During the entire process, the other party's movements were swift and nimble, and he didn't make a sound. So in the end, he also didn't know who the "enemy" was.
After being hung naked on the big locust tree at the entrance of the village for an entire night, Li Bubai was thick-skinned. Other than feeling a little cold and a little sore where he was beaten, he didn't feel that there was anything shameful about it. He still went in and out shamelessly.
The mother and son also pondered over it at home. After thinking and guessing, they felt that Yu Hongyan and Mi Xaing 'er were the most likely suspects for revenge. Yu Hongyan was fine, but Mi Xaing' er was backed by the Head Of Yun. This was a lord that they couldn't afford to offend. Without evidence, all their guesses were useless.
This morning.
When the mother and son heard that Mi Xaing 'er was going to get married, and that she was going to marry Yun Jingting, they knew in their hearts that this daughter-in-law was out of the question. They would never be able to touch her again.
They had to get back the 30 RMB betrothal gift.
Therefore, Li Bubai put a sickle behind his back and went directly to Yu Hongyan's house to make a scene.
Unexpectedly, he just happened to bump into Sun Weiyu.
Sun Weiyu rushed into the house in a hurry and bumped into Li Bubai's arms. She was so scared that she stepped back. Her little face was pale, and her limbs were weak.
There was no other way.
Li Bubai was the bully in the village. In front of her, he smashed and robbed the house several times.
Sun Weiyu's cowardly appearance made Li Bubai feel that he had an opportunity to take advantage of. He simply pulled out the sickle behind his waist and pressed the white blade against Sun Weiyu's neck. "Tell me where your family hid the money."
"I, I don't know."
"Damn it." Li Bubai gave her a backhand slap. "B * tch, you're just like your mother. You won't cry until you see the coffin. I don't believe that your family doesn't have the money to cheat me of my betrothal gift. Do you want to die?"
After he finished speaking, he stretched out an arm and tightly wrapped it around Sun Weiyu's neck. "Hurry up and tell me, so I don't have to waste time looking for it myself."
Sun Weiyu was strangled until she couldn't breathe. She opened her mouth, half of her tongue sticking out, and tears flowed down her face. "I, I really, really don't know. Please, let me go."
She was telling the truth.
Yu Hongyan was the master of the family's finances. His daughter was only 18, so there was no need to tell her where the money was.
When Li Bubai heard Sun Weiyu's cries and pleas, not only did he not sympathize with her, but he also felt a perverted sense of accomplishment. He inexplicably felt that he was very powerful and that he could make this woman obedient.
He simply used his hand to pull Sun Weiyu's cheek. "Why are you so stubborn? If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know how powerful I am!"
He pushed her shoulder and forced Sun Weiyu into a corner. He withdrew his sickle, grabbed her hair, and slammed her against the wall a few times.
Sun Weiyu cried out twice. Li Bubai looked around, grabbed a rag from the kang bed, and stuffed it directly into her mouth.
As the two of them tore at each other, Sun Weiyu's plump little chest rubbed against Li Bubai's arm. This bastard immediately had an evil thought. The image of a woman flashed through his mind, and he narrowed his eyes and smiled.
He thought to himself,
Just right.
Didn't this family owe me the betrothal gift money?
Then it's only right to use this family's daughter to repay the debt!
He couldn't help but tighten his arms, bend his long legs, and push Sun Weiyu to the edge of the kang bed. He directly pressed her face down, and casually tore off her clothes.
With a "cha" sound, Sun Weiyu's little shirt fell off, revealing the snow-white skin underneath.
Sun Weiyu was scared and struggled even harder.
The more she struggled, the more Li Bubai became excited. He untied his belt, waved it in the air, and slapped Sun Weiyu's back fiercely.
Li Bubai was a beast. He was a habitual rapist, and a dog couldn't change its habit of eating shit. When he acted up, he didn't care where he was. He just raped Sun Weiyu on Yu Hongyan's kang bed.
After he was done, he spat on the paralyzed woman, pulled up his pants, and left.
Sun Weiyu didn't dare to chase after him.
It wasn't until she could no longer hear the other party's footsteps that she struggled to get up. She pulled out the rag from her mouth, and felt that her whole body was falling apart. She was in terrible pain everywhere.
She hugged her chest, squatted on the ground, and cried. She didn't dare to be loud, for fear that others would hear her and laugh at her.
After a long while …
Yu Hongyan came back. She chased Mi Jianguo for a while and caught him. She searched him up and down to make sure that he didn't have any money in his pockets, and then resentfully walked home. As soon as she entered the door, she heard her daughter crying. Her heart thumped, and she hurriedly asked, "Yu 'er, what's wrong?"
She quickly walked into the room to take a look.
The air was filled with a man's scent. When she saw her daughter's face, she understood. She hurriedly grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around Sun Weiyu. She felt that her limbs were a little weak. "What … what's going on?"
Sun Weiyu pushed her away with all her strength. "It's all your fault for trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice used to lure it. If you wanted to sell Mi Xaing 'er, you should've just let her live with Li Bubai. In the end, she ran away, and we still owe Li Bubai a lot of money. You should pay it back. You can't bear to part with that little money. You've caused me to suffer.
You've ruined my life … "Yu Hongyan understood the moment she heard that. She felt her head buzzing." It's that bastard Li Bubai who … "
Sun Weiyu hugged the blanket, curled up into a ball, and simply burst into tears.
Yu Hongyan hesitated and hurriedly turned around to close the window. "Yu 'er, Yu' er, listen to Mom. Let's keep it down. You're a girl. If outsiders find out about this, you definitely won't be able to get married in the future. Our whole family will be embarrassed …"
She tugged at her daughter's arm. "Don't cry. Come, I'll take you to wash up …"
She dragged Sun Weiyu into the kitchen and boiled a large pot of water. She poured it into a large basin, threw a hot towel over, and began to wipe her daughter's body from head to toe.
Sun Weiyu was in a daze. She stood there without moving. After a long time, she asked in between sobs, "Mom, do you mean that we're just going to tolerate this? I'm going to let them do all this for nothing?"
Yu Hongyan looked at her daughter's bruised body. "How can it be so easy to tolerate this? This is all Mi Xaing 'er's fault. If she had married Li Bubai back then, if she hadn't gotten married today, your tragedy wouldn't have happened …"
She gritted her teeth and cursed hatefully. "Just you wait. I'll definitely make the Tang family pay the price …"
----- Digression —
If the Yu family's mother and daughter didn't have bad intentions, today's incident wouldn't have happened, sigh …
Will Mi Xaing 'er's night of candles go smoothly?
There's a second update in the afternoon …
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