I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s
Chapter 141: I’m Also Willing to Contribute Money

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: I’m Also Willing to Contribute Money

Zhang Hongfa and Lu Debang quickly tried to stop her, this matter could be big or small, after all, divorce is the couple’s own business, how can the village directly issue a certificate? Now everyone is in the heat of the moment, talking about divorce is one thing, but what if Yu Xueli changes her mind later and comes back to the Xu Family with her two kids?

Not to mention anything else, just with her lazy attitude, the two girls following her would probably starve to death!

"Director Guo, you can’t just say these things lightly. It’s better to demolish ten temples than destroy one marriage. Couples fight at the head of the bed and make up at the foot, they’ve been married for so many years, a little bickering hasn’t led to divorce before, how can the village issue a divorce certificate directly, what’s this all about!"

"Indeed, right now, the most important thing is to send Mrs. Daya to the health clinic, we’ll talk about the rest when she wakes up."

However, Director Guo insisted repeatedly, she had to intervene today, if it weren’t for seeing the despair in Yu Xueli’s eyes and the pitiful look of the children, she wouldn’t have said such things.

Regardless of what Yu Xueli is usually like, today she bravely sought to save the two victimized children and even spoke up, doesn’t that shed light on the situation? She even said it, asking them to leave her a way out, if she can’t get divorced, won’t getting killed just be a matter of time?

"Don’t give me those reasons, even if I resign as the women’s director today, this divorce has to happen. Just look at the faces of you two village officials. You are men, of course you would talk like that, but the ones who get beaten and cursed at are us women. It’s been so many years since liberation, and our women are still frequently ground down. Why? Because you men are inactive. Not to mention anything else, do you know how many female infants were buried over at Beihegou? I won’t say more, talk too much, and someone will say I lack awareness. Changhong, help carry Yu Xueli to the health clinic, Xiangxiang and Daya go pack the stuff, you guys won’t come to the Xu Family anymore, did you hear?"

Daya and Xiao Ya had tears all over their faces, and Daya looked at Guo Xiuxin and suddenly knelt down in front of her.

"Grandma Guo, my sister and I are willing to follow our mother, even if it means starving to death, we won’t come here anymore. I kowtow to you, Grandma Guo, thank you for willing to save our mother."

"Good children."

Lu Debang and Zhang Hongfa were somewhat speechless, at this moment they could no longer utter a word of objection.

"Director Guo, no matter what, Mrs. Daya saved my two children today, both emotionally and rationally, I should thank her. I’m willing to give five yuan to cover her medical expenses, and if she faces any difficulties with Daya and Xiao Ya in the future, feel free to find me."

Lu Xiangxiang directly took out 50 cents from her pocket and handed it to Director Guo.

"Director Guo, I also wish to contribute, this is my private money, I give it all to you."

At the door, watching the bustling scene, who could not be touched by Daya and Xiao Ya’s filial piety, one by one they started to pull out their wallets, contributing 10 or 20 cents, everyone naturally willing to give a little.

Wu Xianglan had a fight once, and to placate her, Lu Jiahe and Liu Sanjin gave her thirty yuan at once, and promised a monthly allowance of one yuan, she was quite well-off now.

And she felt all this was thanks to Shen Meng’s help, so when Lu Jiasheng came to the old courtyard, she listened for a while and decisively ran over, she was very vigorous during the fight.

Now seeing the pitiful faces of the two girls, she was also touched, gritted her teeth, and stomped her foot, taking out 50 cents from her pocket and handing it to Director Guo, as a small token of her goodwill.

"Okay, thank you all. I’ll keep this money and make a list later of how much each family gave, and when Shirley recovers, I’ll have her and Daya and Xiao Ya go and thank each of you in person."

"Hey, hey, hey, Director Guo, look, why don’t you give the money to me? After all, Mrs. Daya is my daughter-in-law, and if she dies, the two girls still need to live, right?"

Lai Zi’s mother watched the bills being handed over to Director Guo, her eyes turning red with envy, her mind, which had just been dizzy, was now crystal clear and not confused at all.

"Dream on, you’ll receive the divorce papers tomorrow."

After she spoke, she let Changhong carry Shirley while she took Xiao Ya and left. Uncle Guai came over with the ox cart, and several people helped; Lai Zi’s mother stopped Lu Xiangxiang and Daya from picking up their belongings, not even letting them into the house.

She didn’t get the money, but she made sure they couldn’t take any belongings either.

"Don’t take anything, go to the clinic first. I’ll have someone send over some of my clothes later; when she married into the family, she brought nothing, so she should leave with nothing. Having Daya and Xiao Ya is enough."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiangxiang immediately took Daya to the ox cart. Before leaving, she nodded to Shen Meng and glanced at Shen Xiaobin.

With her family and in-laws, Shen Meng triumphantly returned home. In the yard, Xu Family members were crying bitterly and howling, but there was nothing they could do since a traitor emerged from their ranks, a traitor who moreover found protection.

Liu Sanjin and Wu Xianglan boasted all the way how brave they had been, clearly seeking recognition; both used to be Zhou Jiaojiao’s minions, and the things they said back then were meant to bully the original owner (Shen Meng) and the three children, addressing Zhou Jiaojiao, and now the tables have turned, which is indeed laughable.

"Mother, Xianglan, you really worked hard tonight. Here, I still have one jin of brown sugar at home; later I’ll have Zhenping send it to you, half a jin each, drink it to nourish your bodies!"

Faced with this, Wu Xianglan was pleased as previously she always hung around Zhou Jiaojiao, and although she received some perks, they were always Zhou Jiaojiao’s leftovers. It’s nothing like what her elder sister-in-law would do; a whole half jin of brown sugar just like that.

They left cheerfully, and Lu Zhenping carried Lu Mingkai as the family returned home.

Shen Shoutian and Shen Yutian were about to leave, but Shen Meng wouldn’t let them. It was mealtime; how could she let them go?

"You can’t leave. Zhenping asked someone to bring two pairs of officer boots for dad and uncle, and bought big head cotton shoes for you brothers, and scarves for sisters-in-law. We went to the county today just to pick up these things. Tonight, after dinner at home, it’s perfect to take these items back. And Xiaobin, don’t leave yet; later we’ll go to the guest house to send some food to Xiangxiang and her sisters, and some clothes, too."

Shen Xiaobin quickly nodded; he hadn’t had the chance to talk to Xiangxiang yet, and this would be a perfect opportunity to chat.

Lu Zhenping glanced at Shen Meng; he hadn’t actually bought any big head shoes for his uncles or scarves for his sisters-in-law. Even if his comrade was wealthy, it wasn’t possible to cover all his family members.