Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons
Chapter 13 Don't Let Your Dreams Run Away
Zhang Siwa looked even more terrified when he heard this. He lowered his head and murmured, "I, I'm not sure. If my uncle knew that I was talking nonsense, he would definitely beat me. When he gets angry, no one can stop him. Even the strong men in the family can't stop him."
After saying this, he quietly nudged his eldest brother next to him with his elbow, hoping that Zhang Sanwa would also stand up and say something for himself and his family.
Zhang Sanwa took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "If you want to tell the truth from the false, just look at the physical difference. Dad and mom don't have enough food to eat on a daily basis, how can they have the energy to hit people, let alone smash the furniture. Village chief, you are very observant and can naturally judge right from wrong."
Zhang Sanwa's words were clear and meaningful. This statement suddenly improved his image in the mind of the village chief, and the village chief couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
In an inadvertent observation, the village chief discovered that although Zhang Sanwa's clothes were shabby, he stood straight, completely different from those reckless boys in the village, and had a bit of the temperament of a noble young master.
At this time, the atmosphere in the yard became increasingly tense. Zhang Lao Da was furious at his brother's family's words. He had always been poor at speaking, and at this time, apart from repeatedly emphasizing "you are lying", he could not find a more powerful rebuttal.
There was chaos in the yard and Village Chief Zhang had a headache. He banged the cane in his hand hard, and the noisy crowd quieted down instantly.
"Second brother, you should also tell us what you think. Don't always let your wife and your eldest brother have a one-man show here. What is going on? Who is lying?"
The village chief's sharp eyes focused on the silent Zhang Laoer again.
Zhang Laoer seemed a little depressed, his face full of innocence and grievance: "Whatever my father says is what it is. As long as he still recognizes me as his son, I am willing to do anything he asks me to do."
His voice was low and heavy, revealing a resignation bordering on despair.
After hearing this, Xu Liyun's eyes suddenly turned red. She gently covered her face with her hands, and faint sobs came through her fingers.
The slender wrist inadvertently revealed from the loose sleeves, with the outline of the bones faintly visible under the skin, made the village chief's wife unable to bear to look at it. She sighed repeatedly and frowned.
"Oh, it's such a huge sin!" The village head's wife shook her head and turned her gaze to the confused little girl beside her.
The lady quickly turned around and walked quickly into the house. She picked out a few colorful candies from a carved wooden box and told her sturdy grandson to pass them to the young lady.
Although the little girl knew nothing about candy, her natural childish intuition told her that it was a pleasant thing.
She looked at her mother timidly, with a light of desire and fear in her eyes. After getting her mother's slight nod of permission, she said in a childish voice, "Thank you, little brother."
The village chief's grandson, in comparison, looked stronger and healthier.
He stood there tall and full of vitality, which made the already frail little girl look even smaller.
Such a scene made the village chief feel even more heavy-hearted.
"Let's end today's matter here!" The village chief stood up, ready to end this dispute that seemed irreconcilable.
However, Zhang Fu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and retorted in a trembling voice: "The matter has not been resolved at all, how can we just let it go? The second family has gone too far, they must kowtow to us to apologize, and return the property and savings. As the village chief, you should always be fair, right?"
Facing Zhang Fu's questioning, the village chief smiled coldly and pointed his finger at the haggard family of Lao Er. "Take a good look at them. They are ragged and skinny. How could they have the energy to bully others, let alone destroy furniture? Lao Fu, I know that you and your wife favor the eldest and the third, but the second is also your own flesh and blood. Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. If I hadn't forced you to go to the river to save people last night, I'm afraid you could only watch them wither in the cold wind!"
These words made the village chief feel mixed emotions. In his entire life, this was the first time he had seen parents treat their own flesh and blood as enemies.
Zhang Fu still wanted to defend himself, emphasizing that although his family often behaved inappropriately, they had never falsely accused the second brother's family of beating people.
Unfortunately, the village chief was so tired of hearing such arguments that he interrupted his defense directly: "As for the second brother's property, it should be returned to them. As for their property, don't even think about it! This time, I will not pursue it for our sake. If there is a next time, don't blame me, the village chief, for being heartless and ungrateful!"
After saying this, the village chief waved his hand without question, signaling Zhang Fu's eldest son to take them away as soon as possible, without giving the father and son any chance to refute.
With the dull "bang" of the village chief's door, everything seemed to be settled.
At this time, Xu Liyun slowly handed her daughter to the two brothers beside her, then raised her head. Her usually calm face now seemed unusually calm, staring straight at the father and son in front of her.
"Dad, big brother, let's talk about today's events in detail after we get home."
Her tone was gentle, but that faint smile seemed as chilling as a cold wind to the father and son.
At the same time, the old lady of the Zhang family and Hu Cuimei saw that the second son's family had temporarily left, so they hurriedly took action, hurriedly moved all the eggs and lard in the kitchen into the main room, and locked the door tightly, for fear that these necessities of life would encounter any more accidents.
The Zhang family’s four houses are located in a corner of the village, and every brick and tile carries the family’s memories.
That was many years ago. In order to celebrate the eldest son's marriage, the whole family saved money and built this warm home with their own hands.
The main room is spacious and bright, and is a safe haven for the elders in the family to enjoy their twilight years.
The east wing is exquisite and elegant. Since the eldest brother got married, it has become his and his wife's little world.
The two rooms in the west wing were given to the second and third sons respectively.
However, to this day, the east wing and the second room on the west side are occupied by the second brother.
Mrs. Zhang was heartbroken and could only move her belongings to the main house temporarily, praying silently in her heart that the village chief could mediate and restore peace to the family.
So she stood by the door, with both worry and hope in her eyes.
The waiting time seemed to be stretched out, and every second was filled with uncertainty.
It was not until two hours later that the Zhang family finally appeared on the winding village road. Although their steps were slow, they revealed an indescribable heaviness.
Zhang Fu and Zhang Lao Da walked in the middle of the team, with Xu Liyun and the submissive Lao Er on both sides. Their postures were respectful yet with a hint of subtle tension.
Old Mrs. Zhang felt a surge of joy in her heart. She believed that her strategy had begun to bear fruit. Thinking that the hardworking second brother and his wife were about to return to their normal lives, the corners of her mouth could not help but rise.
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