Chapter 8: Arresting the Six Families
“There's an old saying: when a son grows up, he turns his back on his mother; when a daughter grows up, she turns her back on her father. Even blood relatives must avoid suspicion—let alone you, a father-in-law with no blood ties.”
Old Chen was speechless.
“To put it nicely, it’s Comrade Chen Weimin who is my daughter’s real father-in-law. Without Chen Weimin, you’re nothing. Even with my limited education, I know that a father-in-law tripping his daughter-in-law is nothing but harassment.”
“You’re talking nonsense. I’m not harassing anyone.”
“If you’re not harassing, then why did you trip my daughter-in-law?” Su Qiao tucked her hair behind her ear and sneered, “What I said before wasn’t precise—you’re a downright old lecher.”
“Pfft—” The commune secretary, who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion, couldn’t hold back his laughter. To save face, he looked up at the ceiling—a classic way of pretending he wasn’t embarrassed, but that others were.
Seeing his father dumbfounded by the woman’s sharp tongue, Chen eldest clenched his fists. “You wretched woman, I’ll beat you to death.” But before his fist could swing, it was caught by Ye Ting’s large, iron-like hand.
Su Qiao hadn’t expected Ye Ting to help, so she cursed without restraint.
“The last person who dared to call me that got beaten until they ran away with their tail between their legs. But those words suit your Chen family perfectly. Every penny I earn is from my own hard work—clean and honest. I work hard to live decently for my child and strive to improve myself. Unlike your Chen family, always trying to stick your hands into others’ pockets. That makes you thieves, criminals.”
“We didn’t—”
“Didn’t? Then where is my daughter’s money? Why is my daughter’s clothes still on that ugly monkey? And you say you didn’t? Everyone, listen carefully—isn’t this the most shameless joke of the year?
“Haha, from now on, the members of Hongqi Commune will have to rely on the Chen family for their livelihood.”
Everyone looked confused, not understanding the meaning behind her words.
Su Qiao quickly explained, “Think about it—after meals and during every lonely, unbearable night, Chen family scandals provide everyone with endless amusement. Doesn’t it lift your spirits?”
“You filthy woman! Believe it or not, I’ll kill you!”
“Heh, why don’t you go tell the public security officers which grave you beat someone to death?”
“Pfft—”
“Pfft—”
This time, the two policemen and Ye Ting couldn’t hold back their laughter either. Everyone present was completely disarmed.
The eldest village doctor covered his mouth exaggeratedly, afraid his newly fitted dentures would fly out with his laughter.
“You…”
The three Chen men were furious but dared not utter another word. The woman’s mouth was like a machine gun, firing volleys of insults that left them speechless, fearing even harsher words.
Su Qiao looked at the Chen family, then at the male officers. “Officers, I hope you’ll stand up for my daughter.”
Officer Qian wasn’t the brightest, but with such firepower, did the Chen family even need defending?
Old Chen, seeing Su Qiao still expecting the policeI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.