Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Husband and Wife
Everyone knew the truth and all said they deserved it, all praised Xuexue for her actions, and Mo Xiaoqiang and Auntie Sun, upon seeing their affair exposed under the accusations of the crowd, had no choice but to slink away in disgrace.
Finally, the couple left, and the neighbors heaved a sigh of relief, all praising Xuexue’s actions, otherwise, they would have been caught and sold for silver by this despicable couple.
“Xuexue, as the saying goes, ‘A good man is bullied, a good horse is ridden’, now you and your daughters are all womenfolk, you must stand firm when it’s time to stand firm, Old Granny Liu supports you,” an elderly woman said, holding Xuexue’s hand and speaking heartfelt words.
“Yes, yes, otherwise, you and Chuner might really have been sold by your father.”
People echoed this sentiment again.
After chatting for a while and seeing that it was getting late, the neighbors comforted Madam Xie and Xuexue once more before dispersing with sighs.
“Xuexue, mother was wrong tonight, I shouldn’t have let you go to the Mo family.” Madam Xie was overwhelmed with guilt for having pushed her daughter into danger herself.
“Mother, don’t be too upset, aren’t I fine now?”
“If something had happened to you, mother wouldn’t want to live either.” Madam Xie’s tears streamed down her face.
Chuner had quietly told her that when Xuexue returned, her clothes were all torn, indicating just how dangerous the situation had been. Knowing how cruel Mo Xiaoqiang was to his daughter, Madam Xie’s attachment to him suddenly vanished into thin air.
Seeing her mother so guilt-ridden, Xuexue held back the truth about the drugging to spare her further sorrow.
Butcher Yu, upon learning that Auntie Sun had not brought anyone back, and already being a hot-head, immediately flew into a rage and smashed everything in the Mo family’s house he could. Before leaving, he even threatened that in three days, they either hand over the person or compensate him, otherwise, he would report to the government office, accusing them of deceiving him into marriage.
Butcher Yu, having seen Xuexue that evening and feeling very satisfied with her, deliberately acted this way to press them to hand over the person.
Looking at the mess in the house, Mo Xiaoqiang helplessly sat sprawled on the ground. Tonight was truly a case of a lost cause; he didn’t earn any silver, and instead, his reputation was ruined. From now on, whenever he went out, people would point at his spine and call him a heartless man.
“Husband, what should we do?”
Auntie Sun was scared by Butcher Yu’s harsh words just before he left, and she desperately shook Mo Xiaoqiang’s arm and asked.
Irritated and vexed, Mo Xiaoqiang impatiently pushed her away and yelled, “How should I know? Clean up your own mess, leave me out of it.”
Mo Xiaoqiang turned his back on her, and Auntie Sun became desperate, “Husband, how can you treat me this way? We are husband and wife, we should face difficulties together and share blessings.”
“Who said you’re my wife? You are just one of my concubines.”
“You…, husband, you can’t talk to me , it breaks my heart,” Mo Xiaoqiang’s refusal to take responsibility, left Auntie Sun both angry and hateful.
“It’s all your fault, you wretched wife, introducing men to Xuexue. Now look at you, you’ve got me taking the blame in front of you. Tomorrow, everyone in Mo Family Village will know that I, Mo Xiaoqiang, sell my own daughter,” Mo Xiaoqiang cursed more furiously, wishing he could slap Auntie Sun dead to relieve his anger.
“You were quite happy when you heard there was silver to be made,” Auntie Sun retorted.
“Back then? I didn’t know anything back then, it was all your wretched planning. Tomorrow, you go explain to the neighbors and clear my name, otherwise, I will definitely divorce you.”
“Explain my ass, I’m not stupid, I won’t help you explain,” Mo Xiaoqiang’s harsh words had no effect on Auntie Sun, who thought to herself, divorce if you want, who’s afraid? If it comes down to it, I’ll just go back and stay at Yihong Brothel.”