Chapter 177

Chapter 177

As soon as she entered the community office, Xu Ling was so frightened that it seemed as if she had seen a ghost.

She stopped crying and, holding her child, hid behind Director Old Wang.

Director Old Wang settled Xu Ling at his desk and then looked at the sobbing elderly lady from the Yuan family. "Sister Yuan, your daughter-in-law hasn't cried yet, but you're already crying?"

"Xiao Wang, you really have some nerve," the old lady said with a raspy voice that sounded quite strange.

She pulled up the nearest male colleague and sat in his chair, squinting and no longer crying. "We are all neighbors, and everyone has been very cooperative with your work over the years. What's your intention today?

Taking my daughter-in-law to report my son? My son is still there, and I'll tell you this: if he doesn't come back, I'll die here!"

The old lady looked terrifying when she got angry.

Director Old Wang wasn't afraid of her. "Sister Yuan, we've been neighbors for many years. We know what kind of person you are and what kind of people your family members are. Xu Ling said that if you agree to divorce, she won't press charges.

If not, let your son stay there. He maliciously injured someone, and eventually, he might lose his job.

How hard is it to find a job these days?

Not everyone in your family has one, right?

Sister Yuan, don't be unreasonable with me. This isn't something our community can resolve. If you're willing to let go and give her a chance, this matter will be over."

"Director Wang, aren't you clearly siding with my sister-in-law? You don't know what's going on in our family, so why are you interfering?" The second daughter-in-law of the Yuan family looked displeased.

Without her sister-in-law, the household chores would fall on her.

She didn't want that.

"How is your sister-in-law's business any of your concern? I don't need to know everything about your family; I just see that her face is bruised and swollen. She came to our community for help, not you." Director Wang didn't think much of the Yuan family's second daughter-in-law.

Everyone lived nearby, and this family was notorious. Who didn't know?

This second daughter-in-law constantly instigated the family to bully the elder daughter-in-law.

Xu Ling suffered a lot because of her.

Reprimanded and feeling embarrassed, the second daughter-in-law remained silent, standing beside the old lady.

After a moment, the old lady spoke, "Xiao Wang, do you manage our family affairs too? If she has any grievances, let her speak for herself."

At her desk, Xu Ling trembled in fear. Hearing her mother-in-law say she should speak, she started crying again.

She felt pain all over her body!

Bai Xiuxiu glanced at Xu Ling and walked over.

"Sister Xu, if you don't speak up, they will continue to bully you. Only by saving yourself can you truly recover."

Bai Xiuxiu's voice was soft, and the distance between the desks somewhat muffled her words.

Xu Ling continued to cry while holding her child.

"Let me watch your child for a bit?" Bai Xiuxiu continued to encourage her.

In front, the old lady began shouting, "Xu Ling! You shameless thing, come out here! You dared to send your husband to jail, so what else won't you do? Come out and see if I don't beat you!"

"I warn you, better get your husband out of there immediately, or..."

Xu Ling handed her child to Bai Xiuxiu and ran out.

Her tears hadn't dried yet, and seeing her sister-in-law and mother-in-law, she lost half her courage. "I..."

"What 'I'? Quickly follow me and bring your husband back, then go home and make dinner. The past few days, your second sister-in-law has been cooking. Don't you feel ashamed? Also, I heard this winter will be cold, so hurry back to your parents' house and get some cloth.

My grandson needs new clothes.

Quickly follow me!"

Seeing Xu Ling, the old lady spoke with confidence.

Xu Ling trembled with anger and shook off the old lady's hand that tried to grab her.

With hatred in her eyes, she exclaimed, "Who wants to go back with you? It was me who sent him to jail. He's not a man! My daughter and I were treated like donkeys by your whole family, and he just watched. I wanted justice for my daughter, but he hit people.

For someone like him, I wouldn't care if he died.

Hurry up and let me divorce him, or... or forget about his job.

If I die, you won't have it easy either."

Xu Ling had always been a quiet person, just like her family.

She endured her grievances in silence, never engaging in arguments with others.

Those were the years she endured, until recently, when her daughter's face was scratched.

This was just the beginning of the trouble, but no one took it seriously; it would be fine as long as they submitted after being beaten.

Such a fierce Xu Ling is what they were seeing for the first time.

This immediately frightened the old lady.

Xu Ling cried and cursed, "In this family, I don't know who is the shameless one. You make me take everything from my parents' house, and even have my husband beat me and our daughter. It's your entire family that deserves to die. All of you get lost, or I'll hang myself right in front of your door."

When the time comes, none of your family will have a good life.

I’ll tell you this: even if I die, I’ll drag your precious grandson with me!”

“Mad, your eldest sister-in-law is mad.” Old Lady Yuan grabbed her second daughter-in-law and muttered angrily. — Yunjiu Novels

The second daughter-in-law of the Yuan family was also terrified. How could Xu Ling suddenly...

“Your family had better make a decision soon—whether to divorce or not. If it’s too late, there won’t be any solution for anyone.” Director Wang took advantage of their fear to remind them.

The old lady was so scared that she turned and left immediately.

After everyone had gone, Director Old Wang arranged for Xu Ling to stay in the storage room: “Xu Ling, you and your daughter can stay here for the next few days. I’ll bring food from home for you. By the way, should I help you contact your family?”

“I’ll contact them after the divorce,” Xu Ling said, feeling even more heartbroken when she thought of her family.

Over the years, she had frequently returned home to ask for things, causing strained relationships between her parents and her brother and his wife.

“You stay here for now. Don’t worry, we’ll ensure your safety.” After saying this, Director Wang began introducing their work to Bai Xiuxiu.

“Our work here is a bit more than what you did at the Women's Federation. The Women's Federation focuses on women’s rights, while our neighborhood committee deals with all sorts of trivial matters among neighbors. We also help distribute welfare benefits.

We also maintain the cleanliness of the neighborhood, and...”

Director Old Wang spoke eloquently about their work.

Bai Xiuxiu listened carefully and memorized everything Director Wang said.

“Do you remember everything?” Director Wang asked Bai Xiuxiu.

Bai Xiuxiu repeated everything Director Wang had just said.

Director Wang was very pleased: “Mm, good job, Xiao Bai. You’re quick-witted and capable.”

“Let me introduce you to everyone. This is Xiao Bai, who has just joined us. Please take care of her. I’ll handle the Yuan family matter together with Xiao Bai.” Director Wang formally introduced Bai Xiuxiu to everyone.

“Xiuxiu, I’ll help you with your food rationing permit. Go back to the village this afternoon to settle your affairs there, and start working here officially tomorrow.”

Director Wang was very satisfied with Bai Xiuxiu. Finally, his niece had done something right!