At the sa ti, the folks from Shirley’s maternal family were also scheming relentlessly, coming over to plead with her again, but to their surprise, they overheard that she had set a wedding date today, which imdiately spurred their family into action, almost trotting towards her house.
In the kitchen, Shen ng and several others including Xie Jinghao were preparing the lunch al, while Aunt Juying, Uncle Guai, and Lu Jiasheng were entertaining guests in the living room.
"Sister-in-law Lianhua, you go kill the fish, I’m too scared to do it, while you’re at it, just clean the fish as well!"
"Alright, alright, you take care of the dishes on your end, don’t skimp on the oil and salt. Even if today we completely empty Shirley’s oil jar, she won’t feel heartbroken."
"Hahaha, right, she might even be thrilled."
Shen ng took a large spoon and scooped a chunk of pork lard into the pan. After it heated up, she sprinkled in so green onions and ginger, stirred a few tis, and threw in the sliced pork belly. She then added soaked shredded potatoes and chili, releasing a fragrance so enticing that it made everyone’s mouth water instantly.
"My goodness, Sister-in-law ng’s cooking skills are simply amazing. I’ve never had anything better than her cooking."
"Who would disagree? I heard from Shirley the other day that my elder sister-in-law took leave to co help. You have no idea how happy I was. I’ve been craving a taste of my sister-in-law’s cooking. Before, it was fine; whenever she made sothing delicious at ho, Mingyang would deliver so to us. But now that she’s gone to the county, she cos back at night with dishes from the State-Owned Restaurant, and we hardly get any of her cooking."
"There’s nothing that can be done, there’s too much work with the brick kiln. Isn’t everyone talking about how if that brick kiln gets built, it will be the largest in the entire Ning County? Just think about how many workers are needed for that, tsk tsk, it boggles the mind."
As Shen ng vigorously stir-fried the food, listening to the two of them sing her praises right to her face left her sowhat speechless. She thought Uncle Guai’s old ox was acting particularly obnoxious today, turns out it was these two blowing smoke.
After frying the shredded potatoes, she stir-fried so shredded eggplant next.
Just as she was about to prepare so braised pork, a wailing commotion erupted at the courtyard gate. Shen ng’s hand holding the spoon trembled.
Today was Shirley’s big day, and if that accursed scum dared to co and make trouble, she would certainly not let them off. As long as Shirley could get married peacefully and smoothly, she would be a pri example for other won comrades to bravely take a step forward in the future.
"It’s terrible, just terrible, I went to take a look, and it’s Lai Zi’s family, beating up Dezi at the gate. What should we do now?"
When Wang Lianhua ran over, she was still holding a flapping chicken in her hand.
"Close the door tightly, don’t bother with them. Today is Shirley’s big day, nobody is allowed to disrupt it."
"Got it, I’ve finished killing the fish, now I’ll take care of the chicken."
Shen ng nodded at her, Xifeng stoked the stove fire brightly, and Xie Jinghao sped up his vegetable cutting and washing.
After a quick wash in the pot, they stir-fried so eggs with green onions. Six eggs with one big sprig of green onion were soon done over high heat. The braised pork took a little longer, sweet and salty. Once the aroma filled the air, whether it was the guests talking in the main room or the troublemakers outside, everyone’s stomachs growled intensely.
Even Xu Laizi, who had just been beating Dezi with a willow branch, swallowed repeatedly with craving.
"Shirley, you shaless wretch, deserting your husband and child, you promiscuous thing, and now you want to get remarried as if your son is dead? Let tell you, if you think you can dump us and live a good life, that’s impossible! If you don’t open this door, I swear I’ll beat your son to death! Shirley, you hussy, open the door!"
"Wuwuwu, Mom, wuwuwu, it hurts so much, wuwuwu..."
The parents from the Xu Family grabbed the poplar twig as Laizi brought it down again.
"Stop hitting him, stop beating my grandson! Oh, my son, no one is watching. Just pretend to hit him a few tis; isn’t that enough? Dezi is your own flesh and blood, he’s supposed to look after you in your old age. How can you bear to be so ruthless?"
"Get lost! If I don’t hit him hard, how could his mother feel the pain? Only when visible wounds can be seen will she know her son’s not doing well, only then will she truly feel hurt!"
Mr. Xu couldn’t stop him and could only pull Dezi close into his embrace. The grandson has beco sensible, always thinking of his elderly grandparents when there’s sothing tasty. They can no longer rely on their son, only on their young grandson.
"Mrs. Daya, Mrs. Daya, my good daughter-in-law, please, co out and look at your son. His father is going to beat him to death. You’re a mother, how can you not care, even if you’re harsh? It was all my fault, mine and your father’s. You can hit us, scold us; we accept it all. Please co out and see your suffering son!"
The family of four caused such a ruckus, yet there was no movent in the courtyard.
Soon, the Yu Family arrived and looked at the debt collectors as if they were reaping autumn profits, showing a look of disgust. They considered themselves different from the people of the Xu Family, after all, they were the maternal family, which they thought made them closer.
"Hmph, what are you doing here? Aren’t you ashad? Now you know you were wrong, but it’s too late. You never treated my daughter properly, and now that you see she’s living well, you want to co and reconcile? Pah, shaless! Don’t forget, you’re divorced and no longer a couple. Previously, Dezi didn’t follow my daughter. What are you doing here now, trying to seek benefits?"
Mr. Yu had just finished speaking when Mrs. Yu joined in.
"Get out of here, and do it quickly! Today is my daughter’s joyous day. Don’t bring misfortune here, or else I’ll report you to the commune, accusing you of harassing a single woman comrade and committing hooliganism."
Xu Laizi threw the poplar twig in his hand and sneered as he looked towards the people from the Yu Family.
"Tch, you’re so shaless. Who didn’t know back then? When she married , what did you say? You said she brought sha, shad the Yu Family, affecting the political future of your other children, and you promptly signed a letter disowning her. Hahaha, why should I treat a woman who doesn’t have her family’s support well? What’s the difference between us and your family? The contempt, the disdain you showed, looking down on . Don’t flatter yourselves."
The people from the Yu Family were laid bare and looked extrely embarrassed.
Mrs. Yu’s lips trembled as she said, "I... we are her biological parents, and all present are her biological siblings. Blood is thicker than water. She can’t just disown her family like that. You all should just go, don’t be an eyesore here."
The noise beca too loud, and Shirley Yu, who was trying her best to stay calm inside the main house, couldn’t help but shiver, her face pale with humiliation and anger.
Why can’t they just leave her be? Why do they have to drag her into this ss? Why can’t they stand to see her have a few good days?
Seeing her breathing rapidly, Qian Chengwang hurriedly handed her a glass of water.
"Don’t worry, Shirley. My mother and I know this has nothing to do with you. Don’t be scared, we’re here for you!"
Aunt Qian stood up imdiately and firmly grasped Shirley Yu’s arm.
"Let’s go and see for ourselves what these shaless creatures want to do to bully you. Your future husband and mother-in-law are standing right here; we absolutely won’t let you and Daya, Xiao Ya suffer the slightest grievance."
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