CHAPTER 1329: CHAPTER 1329: CHOOSE YOUR BIRTH FAMILY OR YOUR MARRIED FAMILY

The last bit of hope left in Liu Xiaoqiao’s heart disappeared. She turned to look at her man, suddenly realizing that although he appeared silly and simple-minded,

perhaps he was the only one in the family who truly saw things clearly.

He knew the extent of his own abilities, understood well that his achievements today couldn’t be separated from his sister-in-law’s help, and he acknowledged her intelligence and capability.

As long as he wasn’t greedy, didn’t demand what wasn’t his, and didn’t trouble his sister-in-law and others,

with his sister-in-law and mother-in-law’s temperament, they wouldn’t treat him unfairly.

Otherwise, given the nature of her man, whether it was about dividing the family or anything else, he never spoke out, never fought or contested, yet he received everything that was due to him.

Especially since Boss Zhang, who bought their goods, only acknowledged her man.

Every time they delivered goods, it had to be her man who went.

It’s worth noting that Boss Zhang was introduced to him by his sister-in-law alone, even though the eldest brother was the eldest and the third brother was clever. They all seemed more suitable than her man, so why was it only her man?

Thinking carefully, Liu Xiaoqiao gradually understood the special favoritism her sister-in-law showed towards her man.

At that moment, Liu Xiaoqiao genuinely comprehended the situation.

She also thoroughly realized that when it came to cleverness, tactics, and understanding people’s hearts, she and her husband together couldn’t even compare to her mother-in-law, let alone her sister-in-law.

It seemed better to keep less scheming and simply follow her sister-in-law’s lead in doing things.

After all, with her sister-in-law’s character, they wouldn’t suffer any losses.

Liu Xiaoqiao wasn’t a covetous person who always wanted more and more. Now her relationship with Wang Yongping was harmonious, and all she hoped for was to give birth to two children after the mourning period; she had nothing more to ask for.

If the children had a talent for studying in the future, with her sister-in-law’s character, she wouldn’t let their talents go to waste.

If they didn’t have such talents, with the business, they could still live a decent life.

After all, they were country folk, honest and straightforward in the village, content with what they had, weren’t they?

Clinging to such a powerful benefactor like her sister-in-law by behaving obediently would get them more benefits without having to strive for things they shouldn’t aim for.

Why risk incurring her sister-in-law’s displeasure?

Thinking this way, Liu Xiaoqiao looked at Lady Jiang with sympathy.

When she first got married, she thought that the former elder sister-in-law Lin was too fond of petty advantages and had a bad temper.

This third sister-in-law, apart from being a little weak in character, had no other faults.

Today, however, it seemed this third sister-in-law was indeed gentle but overly compliant. She wasn’t sure how she was before, but in the past two years since she joined the family, she noticed that despite being good, the third sister-in-law cared too much for the third brother.

Especially since the family division over a year ago, with the mother-in-law and sister-in-law absent from the home village, each family lived behind closed doors, it seemed like her personality had changed.

However, over these past six months, the third sister-in-law’s brother from her natal family often visited. It seemed likely she was persuaded by someone?

Liu Xiaoqiao thought randomly.

Meanwhile, Lady Jiang was flustered and clumsy; she wasn’t stupid. Hearing her sister-in-law’s words directly exposed her plans and intentions in front of everyone, with no mercy.

She had no time for resentment, only panic.

No matter how foolish, she knew that the family still relied on her sister-in-law.

If they truly offended her sister-in-law, what would they do?

Unfortunately, she was too tongue-tied, the more anxious she got, the less she knew what to say.

Listening to Wang Yongzhu continuing, "So, I’m speaking plainly from the start. If anyone in the family wants to use my man’s position as the County Magistrate’s influence to exploit the villagers, or to bully others, or to suppress business competitors, don’t blame me for turning against you."

"Everyone knows my ways, and I’m making it clear here. If I find out it’s someone in the family, whether it’s any of the three brothers, or the sisters-in-law, or even the nephews and nieces, whoever it is, I’ll find them!"

"If anyone dares to hit or bully others, I’ll break their arms! If anyone suppresses competitors in business, I’ll break their legs! If anyone dares to take advantage of their power to tease girls or snatch others home, I’ll cripple them and send them into the palace as eunuchs!"

As soon as she finished, every man in the room felt a chill down their spine and couldn’t help but squeeze their legs together.

Looking up at Wang Yongzhu’s icy face, they knew she wasn’t joking. Remembering her past ruthlessness, each couldn’t help but feel their legs trembling and quickly nodded.

One after another, they declared, "Sister (Aunt), rest assured! We wouldn’t dare!"

It was Wang Yonggui who thought quickly and raised a question, "Sister, if our family doesn’t do it, but outsiders take advantage of my brother-in-law’s influence to oppress others, what should we do?"

Wang Yongzhu coldly replied, "Don’t worry about that. Brother Song and I will have ways! Remember, if someone claims to be our relative and it’s found out to be either your natal family or your wife’s, I’ll deal with you first! If you can’t manage your relatives, then you’ll be punished along with them!"

These words were clearly aimed at Lady Lin and Lady Jiang, as well as Jindou who was soon to be married.

Lady Lin quickly assured, "Sister, rest assured, I’ll instruct my family well! If anyone dares to harm others using our brother-in-law’s influence, I’ll be the first not to spare them!"

Lady Jiang also raised her head and stuttered, "Bu-but if my family doesn’t listen to us, what then?"

Wang Yongzhu smiled slightly and said, "Then it will be up to the third sister-in-law to decide whether to choose between her natal family or her husband’s family!"

"W-what does that mean?" Lady Jiang forced herself to ask, trembling with fear.

"It means that if the third sister-in-law can’t control her family, when the time comes, we’ll either break the third brother’s legs, or break Jinpan’s or Jinshao’s legs! It depends whether the man and children or her natal family are more important in the third sister-in-law’s heart!" Wang Yongzhu explained leisurely.

"This... this..." Lady Jiang’s face turned pale.

Wang Yonggui wasn’t foolish; seeing Lady Jiang in this state, he understood instantly and asked, "Xiao Lian, your brother has been visiting frequently these past months. Is there any issue?"

Lady Jiang remained silent, only looking at Wang Yonggui with pleading eyes.

Wang Yonggui jumped up, furious, "I’m telling you, if your brother has done something, don’t pin it on us! If something has happened, your brother must pay for it and face the consequences! Don’t expect me or my son to take the fall for your family’s deeds!"

"Husband, I..." Lady Jiang tried to explain something.

"Shut up! Jiang Lian, let me tell you! I’m not an idiot. Your father and grandfathers weren’t good people, and your two brothers are spineless and heartless! Haven’t you forgotten how they’ve treated you all these years? When I was away, they knew very well how your mother and the rest of you were living at home! Yet did they offer you even a bowl of rice? They just shrunk their necks and played dead!"

"Now that our household is doing well, they have the audacity to come around with a thick face? For the sake of the years you waited for me, I turned a blind eye, allowing you to let a bit slip through your hands to them as face-saving for those who once looked down on you, letting them now bow before you, as compensation for your grievances all these years!"

"But this is not for your family to misuse our family’s power doing bad deeds! Quickly, tell me, what has your brother been up to? If you don’t provide some meticulous explanation, don’t think of staying in my Wang Family — go back to your Jiang Family—"