Chapter 65

Chapter 65

Now, Chen Jinhua also saw through Zhang Sixi's act—how could she bear to die?

Having figured this out, Chen Jinhua was no longer flustered and straightened her back. "Why can't she leave? Xiuxiu, you should report this now. It's only been a few days, and she's already hitting people again."

"No, I... I won't hit anyone anymore," Zhang Sixi panicked. The method her mother taught her didn't work.

Didn't they say that if she acted desperate, they wouldn't be able to do anything about it?

"Hmph, you said the same thing last time," Chen Jinhua sneered.

"Really, this time I really won't hit anyone. I'm just forced into this situation. Can you imagine how hard my life is right now?" Zhang Sixi felt wronged as she spoke.

"Enough, stop crying. We live in the same village; I know what kind of person you are. Will you listen to mediation this time?" Chen Jinhua didn't want to hear Zhang Sixi's sobbing and didn't truly intend to send her to the police station.

Zhang Sixi quickly assured her, "I will."

"Xiuxiu, you record this."

Chen Jinhua thought about how to mediate the situation.

Bai Xiuxiu went to the corner and helped Aunt Wu over. The elderly woman had been crying from pain and fear.

Seeing that Aunt Jinhua intended to settle things amicably, Bai Xiuxiu felt that this wouldn't solve the problem. Aunt Wu was soft-tempered, while Zhang Sixi was like this. Even after mediation, she would continue bullying people.

Reporting her and having her spend a few days in jail would be best!

"Aunt Wu, why did you two argue today?" Chen Jinhua looked at the elderly woman being helped over.

The old lady cried uncontrollably. "Sixi's third brother came back yesterday with some food and a few yards of fabric. Winter is coming soon, so we wanted to make a warm coat for the old man. But she saw it and demanded the fabric.

The old man's clothes are so worn out they can't be mended anymore, so I refused to give it to her.

She got angry and started smashing things early this morning."

"Don't pretend to be pitiful. You have four children, two daughters and your third son who are all doing well. They've given you plenty of good things. Only my family and my husband are struggling. If you weren't biased, why would all the good things go to others?

Why is our fourth son so useless?" Zhang Sixi became angry when she mentioned others.

Chen Jinhua felt a headache coming on. The Wu family had argued about this many times.

"Why don't you ask your fourth son why he's not successful? What does Aunt Wu have to do with it? If you don't want to live with the elders, our village can help you separate households," Bai Xiuxiu glanced at Zhang Sixi, her tone mocking.

There was no way Zhang Sixi would separate households. In her previous life, Aunt Wu's third son took the couple away, indicating he wasn't an ungrateful person.

Using this matter to pressure Zhang Sixi would calm her down for a few days.

Sure enough, Zhang Sixi's expression changed instantly. "Who are you? Why should we separate households? Is this how you handle matters and help?"

"What else? Take you to the police station and charge you with intentional assault?" Bai Xiuxiu asked her.

This question silenced Zhang Sixi once more.

She didn't want to go to prison; she still wanted to live a good life.

Separating households was absolutely unacceptable. If they separated, these two old people would keep all the good things out of their reach.

"Aunt Wu, you don't need to be afraid of your daughter-in-law. You don't owe her anything. We'll record what happened this time. Starting tomorrow, we'll visit you regularly to check if you have any injuries and see how you're living.

If there's anything wrong, we'll report it. She'll have to serve a few years in prison for intentional assault.

Don't feel sorry for her. When she hits you, your third son and your two daughters will worry about you, and the whole family won't be able to live peacefully."

Bai Xiuxiu's words touched the old lady's heart.

Especially thinking about her children worrying, she immediately realized she couldn't indulge her daughter-in-law anymore.

Before, she had no choice. Her daughter-in-law threatened suicide every day and caused trouble. She was afraid something would happen to her daughter-in-law, leaving her grandson behind.

However, Zhang Sixi didn't actually want to die today.

The old lady's thoughts suddenly became clearer.

Chen Jinhua also agreed. "Yes, Aunt Wu, we'll visit you regularly from now on. We live close since we're in the same village. Zhang Sixi, did you hear that? If you dare to lay a hand on your mother-in-law again, I'll send you to prison.

Look at how badly you beat the old lady?

What are you waiting for? Apologize to your mother-in-law."

"An apology isn't sincere enough. Why not let her hit back? She's quite skilled at it, isn't she?" Bai Xiuxiu whispered to Chen Jinhua.

Chen Jinhua suddenly found this idea brilliant!

"Zhang Sixi, do to yourself what you did to Aunt Wu just now," Chen Jinhua pointed at Zhang Sixi.

Zhang Sixi's expression darkened. "Are you trying to kill me?"

"Don't exaggerate. You hit Aunt Wu, and she's still alive. She's not as strong as you."

Bai Xiuxiu's gaze, filled with amusement, provoked Zhang Sixi to the point where she wished she could pounce on Bai Xiuxiu.

"Enough, stop stalling. Hurry up and hit yourself to apologize to Aunt Wu. I doubt you'll learn from just a verbal apology. Aunt Wu, watch closely. See if she hits herself properly or tries to skip a few strikes." Chen Jinhua urged her to hurry.

Zhang Sixi's eyes reddened with grievance, yet she still moved. She didn't want to go to prison or have a separate household.

When she started hitting herself, everyone was stunned.

So Zhang Sixi treated Aunt Wu like this earlier?

Fists and even a water-carrying yoke used to hit people?

In no time, the people outside the courtyard began to gossip. When they came over for the spectacle, Old Lady Wu was already squatting in the corner, listening to her daughter-in-law berating her.

After just a few moments, it became clear that this daughter-in-law, Zhang Sixi, was truly ruthless.

Aunt Wu felt much better watching her own daughter-in-law beating herself. Lately, Zhang Sixi had been secretly hitting her more and more often. Before, it was just a few hits behind closed doors, but now she seemed intent on ending her life.

The last time it was particularly harsh, she made a scene.

The outcome was that the Women's Federation members were driven away by Zhang Sixi's antics, and she promised not to hit anyone anymore.

But there were still plenty of secret beatings. Feeling wronged, she cried to the old man. Whenever he said just a word or two, their son would side with his wife, causing chaos at home.

Now, to prevent further disturbances, the old man had gone hunting in the mountains, all to provide something good to eat for these two ravenous ones.

It was only yesterday that the old man gave a rabbit to his third son to take back to the city. And that sparked another uproar...

Living like this, she felt like there was no hope left.

Watching her daughter-in-law in such a pitiful state, Old Lady Wu felt a sense of comfort for the first time in years.

After hitting herself, Zhang Sixi's eyes were swollen from crying as she glared at Bai Xiuxiu and the others. "Are you satisfied now?"

"This isn't for us to say; you should ask your mother-in-law. What do you think, Sister Old Wu?" Jinhua looked at Old Lady Wu.