Chapter 71 Can You Rely on Such a Person to Support You in Old Age?

Chapter 71 Can You Rely on Such a Person to Support You in Old Age?

Wei Pozi paid no attention to Li Jinnan and earnestly pleaded with the hesitant Li's Father and Li's Mother, "In-laws, I'm not saying this, but just look at how your good son is treating Donghua now—selling his sister who has lived with him for eight years without any regard for past affection. Can you really rely on such a person to support you in old age? You know what kind of character Donghua has; Li Jinnan isn't even fit to compare to one of her fingers."

Li Donghua hurriedly declared, wiping her tears and choking back sobs, "Father, Mother! I will take good care of you!"

These words truly struck Li's Father and Li's Mother, and their faces showed signs of being moved.

"You—" Li Jinnan tried to say something, but Yu Daniu and Yu Erhu stepped forward with grim expressions, causing Li Jinnan to shrink back.

Wei Pozi seized the opportunity to continue persuading them, "Moreover, in-laws, think about it. Li Jinnan has no blood relation to you. The child he bears will only bear the Li surname, but can they be considered true descendants of your family? When Donghua marries into your family, the situation would be different. She would bear true descendants of the Li family! It's better to let your own daughter bear a grandson than to ruin a daughter's life to support a family that has no blood ties and won't be filial to you. Where does that compare to having your own daughter bear a grandson?"

The more Wei Pozi spoke, the more she felt that her third daughter-in-law's idea was excellent.

She stepped forward, lowering her voice to speak to Li's Father and Li's Mother, "In-laws, I know you are honest people. Most importantly, look at the Zhao family. If Donghua marries into their family, she will only suffer and be bullied! Her husband is a fool who cannot stand up for her, and she would have to serve him day and night. His parents are also unscrupulous. If Donghua really marries into their family, her life will be ruined!"

Li's Father and Li's Mother exchanged a glance, and Wei Pozi's words completely touched them. They made a decision.

Li's Father said decisively, "What the in-laws say makes sense. This plan seems feasible!"

Li Donghua, too emotional to speak, could only nod vigorously.

Wah, my eldest sister's mother-in-law is truly amazing!

Li Chunhua looked at her mother-in-law with great admiration!

—Mother is so eloquent!

Seeing that the Li family had been completely swayed by Wei Pozi, the Zhao family panicked: "No, I don't agree with this plan—"

Wei Pozi sneered at Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother, "I advise you to agree to this plan! If you don't, sue Li Jinnan at the court. By then, the Li family will have already decided to marry their daughter out. Whether Li Jinnan lives or dies will probably only matter to your daughter."

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother were speechless!

Their biggest reliance had been easily dismantled!

"But if you agree to let Li Jinnan be a live-in son-in-law," Wei Pozi's lips curled, looking like a smile or a sneer, "you'll not only gain a grandson with the Zhao surname but also get an adult laborer like Li Jinnan. Your daughter will also stay home and help with chores. When you grow old, she and Li Jinnan can take care of your eldest son and support you in your old age. How wonderful!"

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother were stunned, realizing it made sense.

Their eyes flashed with interest.

Wei Pozi added fuel to the fire, "Besides, I've heard that fools often bear fools. What if your daughter-in-law gives birth to fools? How will you manage when you're old, relying on her alone to support both of you and your foolish son? Think about it—wouldn't it be better to have your daughter, son-in-law, and a healthy grandson taking care of you?"

This hit Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother hard.

Indeed, why send a well-raised daughter to another family as a daughter-in-law when it's better to have her and her husband take care of them at home?

When the grandson is born, he will bear their Zhao surname, ensuring both lineage and care. How perfect!

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother whispered among themselves before Zhao's Father cleared his throat and said, "…We have no objections to this plan."

Both sides agreed, and even Zhao Zhaodi found it acceptable.

Living under her mother-in-law's roof would be far worse than staying at her own home!

But Li Jinnan felt differently.

Seeing both sides agreeing, Li Jinnan panicked!

A grown man, unwilling to be a live-in son-in-law!

Moreover, accustomed to bossing around in the Li family since he was ten, he knew the Zhao family wouldn't indulge him!

"Father, Mother, are you abandoning me?!" Li Jinnan grabbed Li's Father's arm and began wailing pitifully.

However, Li's Father and Li's Mother had been hurt too many times by Li Jinnan. They merely pursed their lips tightly and shook off his hand.

Seeing no response from Li's Father and Li's Mother, Li Jinnan panicked, shaking his head, "No, I won't agree to be a live-in son-in-law!"

Wei Pozi sneered, "Then wait for Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother to sue you for taking advantage of their daughter!"

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother remained silent, clearly contemplating this.

Li Jinnan was struck dumb.

He never expected that the words he used to control the Li family would now be turned against him!

Zhao Zhaodi's eyes welled with tears, "Jinnan, are you abandoning me and our child?"

"Not…" Li Jinnan blurted out, nearly breaking down, "How can I go to your house as a live-in son-in-law!"

Only families impoverished and with multiple sons would send their sons to be live-in sons-in-law.

"Then go to jail," Wei Pozi sneered.

Li Jinnan slumped, collapsing to the ground.

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother resumed negotiations with the Li family, discussing the conditions for a live-in son-in-law.

But Li's Father and Li's Mother shook their heads.

Li's Mother, though reluctant, firmly stated, "Forget it. We've raised Li Jinnan for so long, but we'll consider it wasted effort. You need not give us anything; we're willing to sever all ties with Li Jinnan."

They didn't want any further entanglements with Li Jinnan or the Zhao family!

How wonderful!

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother beamed, feeling they had gained a laborer for free!

Zhao's Father and Zhao's Mother couldn't care about anything else anymore. They told Zhao Zhaodi to take Li Jinnan and leave with them.

Li Jinnan didn't expect Li's Father and Li's Mother to be so heartless, but he had never had any affection for them to begin with. His eyes now filled with determination, he howled, "—Don't you dare regret this! Don't come begging me to return!"

Li's Father and Li's Mother were originally feeling some pain and reluctance, but they were now shocked by the harshness in Li Jinnan's words.

This time, it was a complete severance of that last thread of family ties.

Li Jinnan gritted his teeth, ready to leave with Zhao Zhaodi, but suddenly someone patted his shoulder. He turned around, only to be met with the massive fists of Yu Daniu and Yu Erhu—

The two of them gave Li Jinnan a brutal beating!