148 Snatching the Child
Since Yuan Chunjiao’s family had already stood up for her, the villagers of Stoneback Village did not meddle anymore in other people’s business.
No matter what, Shi Bangqing and his family were from Stoneback Village.
Even if their family was unreasonable, it made no sense for the entire village to bully their family.
Therefore, they watched from the side.
Yuan Chunjiao was so touched that she couldn’t control herself.
She covered her mouth and looked at her sister-in-law, who had stood up for her and hit someone for her. Tears flowed from her red and swollen eyes.
She had never expected that her sister-in-law, who she had always thought was bad to her and despised her, would end up protecting her the most.
“Sister, don’t worry. We won’t stay in such a heartless and unscrupulous family anymore. We’ll divorce him. Hmph, look at how good their lives will be without you serving them like royalty!” Li Jinmei said angrily. “Our family will always have a room for you. You can stay in the maternal family for as long as you want.”
When Yuan Chunjiao’s parents rushed over and heard their daughter-in-law’s words, they were both touched and grateful.
Previously, they had always thought that this daughter-in-law looked down on their daughter, which was why she had such a big opinion about their daughter returning to her family.
However, at the critical moment, this daughter-in-law was still the most reliable.
“Yes. Didn’t he want a divorce? Then divorce him.” Yuan Mingzi said angrily, “Hmph, who’s afraid of who? Don’t think that we can’t live without him and their family.”
Yuan Chunjiao cried and nodded. “Alright, I’ll divorce him. But, Dad, Sister-in-law, I… I want to take my son away!”
“Of course we have to take Xiaoze away!” Li Jinmei said generously. “Their family is heartless. Wouldn’t it harm Xiaoze if we leave him at their house? Xiaoze is such a sensible child.”
When Old Lady Shi heard that Yuan Chunjiao had agreed to the divorce and wanted to take the child away, she stopped sitting on the ground and crying. She raised her head and looked around. When she noticed that Xiaoze was being carried by Gu Qingming and her second sister-in-law, she immediately rushed up, wanting to snatch the child away.
However, when she rushed over, the eldest sister-in-law immediately stood in front of her and asked, ��Fourth Aunt, what are you doing?”
Old Lady Shi was filled with resentment towards Grandma Shi’s nosy family.
She said angrily, “Get out of my way. I want my grandson.”
When Yuan Chunjiao’s mother saw this, she immediately stepped forward and stood in front to shield them. She accused angrily, “Your grandson? Who’s your grandson? Your grandson is in that woman’s stomach.”
“Shameless, heartless thing. To think that my daughter had always treated you like her biological mother. In the end, you stabbed her ruthlessly.”
“Doesn’t your son want to divorce my Chunjiao? Then get a divorce. Who’s afraid of who? But we have to take Xiaoze away. From now on, he has nothing to do with you.”
With her daughter-in-law standing out in front, she could not fall behind as a mother.
Old Lady Shi was so angry that she was trembling. She pointed at Mother Yuan and said loudly, “Xiaoze is the bloodline of the Shi family. His surname is Shi and he is my grandson. Don’t even think about taking him away.”
After saying that, she wanted to rush over and snatch the child from Second Sister-in-law. She even said, “Don’t be a busybody. This is my family’s business. Xiaoze is my grandson. Can’t I carry him as his grandmother?”
Mother Yuan said angrily, “You guys are too awful. They can’t stand it. So what? Hmph, let me tell you, with our family here today, don’t even think about snatching Xiaoze away.”
Mother Yuan only stood in front of Second Sister-in-law and did not carry the child away.
She was afraid that once she carried the child, this old woman would have no scruples and snatch the child away from her.
At this moment, Li Jinmei stepped forward and took the child away from Second Sister-in-law. She even thanked her politely.
“Thank you. We’ve caused you trouble. Give me the child. I’ll see how they snatch the child away from me!”
Li Jinmei was not very tall. She was only medium-sized, but people who worked for a long time had strong bodies and strength.
In comparison, Shi Bangqing’s family had been used to living a pampered life all these years. How could they have the strength to snatch it away from her?
With that, she comforted the stunned Shi Xiaoze and said gently, “Xiaoze, don’t be afraid. Uncle and Aunt will protect Mommy.”
Gu Qingming walked over and frowned. “This child is probably frightened.”
“In the morning, she saw his mother being beaten up by her father with her own eyes. She was bruised and battered. After a while, she saw her father being beaten up by her uncle.”
Li Jinmei touched his forehead and realized that it was a little hot. She immediately panicked.
She said, “The child is a little warm. Is he having a fever?”
Seeing this, Grandma Shi said, “I’m afraid the child is really frightened. Qiulan, bring the child to our house first. Let him drink more hot water and observe his physical condition at any time. If the child continues to stay here, it will be even worse for him!”
Third Sister-in-law immediately replied, “Okay!”
Third Sister-in-law took the child from Li Jinmei.
Li Jinmei said gratefully, “Thank you! I’ll leave the child to you for the time being. After we settle the matters here, we’ll come and take the child away!”
Grandmother smiled and said, “With a sister-in-law like you, Chunjiao can be considered to have profited from a disaster. Although it’s better to tear down ten temples than a marriage, if Chunjiao can get a divorce, then so be it.”
If she did not get a divorce, her life would definitely not be easy in the future.
Li Jinmei nodded and said, “Yes. My sister-in-law is easy to bully, but I’m not. Their family bullied my sister-in-law, so I won’t let them off. My sister-in-law must get a divorce! This family is heartless. No matter how strong this marriage is, it will probably be even more difficult for them in the future.”
Perhaps in this family, it was the sister-in-law, Li Jinmei, who could read the situation most clearly.
That was why Li Jinmei didn’t want her in-laws to always subsidize their daughter’s in-laws.
“Auntie, I’ll leave my Xiaoze in your hands. Other than our family, don’t give him to anyone else.”
Li Jinmei said very seriously, “They might not want my eldest sister as their daughter-in-law, but Xiaoze is their eldest grandson after all. They definitely have to snatch him away.”
“It would be fine if they treated Xiaoze well and gave him to them. However, they’re too despicable. I’m afraid that if I leave Xiaoze to them, I won’t treat him well.”
Grandma patted her shoulder in relief and said with a smile, “Chunjiao is really lucky to have a sensible sister-in-law like you. I know about this even if you don’t tell me. Previously, Xiaoze came to look for me, so our family came out to interfere. Since your maternal family is here, I’ll leave it to you to deal with it. Xiaoze can stay at my house for the time being.”
“Okay, thank you!” Li Jinmei was sincerely grateful.