Chapter 28: Farewell

  Zhao Tong didn't expect that in the time he was dazed, his mother and sister had already gotten into a fight with someone. How could this be? Daring to bully his family members, they would have to see if his fists agreed or not.

  Zhao Tong also rushed up and started fighting, Wu Huaihua was hit several times on the body, screaming in pain like a slaughtered pig.

  These three people barely managed to tie with others, the onlookers saw it and although they had a mentality of watching the excitement, but you big guys can't hit women, ah, there's no such rule, let's persuade them.

  Everyone rushed forward, saying good or bad, and finally pulled a few people apart. It's really lucky, almost didn't hold on!

  After pulling it open, Wu Huaihua was still not obedient: "Don't pull me, don't pull me. Watch me scratch this little cheap person to death. Dare to calculate the old lady, you also measure how many eyes Ma Wangye has! You wait, if I don't cure you to death, my surname is not Wu."

  He said, wanting to go forward and fight, was pulled back, and scolded the people around him: "All of you stay put, don't pull me, whoever pulls me I'll fight with them, I'll take him down together."

  Everyone shook their heads. Can't they get a beating with this attitude? They really deserved it! A few quick-witted old men made eye contact with Zhao Juan and the others, signaling them to leave quickly.

  Zhao Juan and a few others saw, quickly got out of the crowd. Wu Huahua was pulled by many people, seeing them running away, that tone: "Don't run, dare to run, wait for me, this matter is not over."

  The little vendor was shocked by how fierce these old ladies were and didn't even dare mention the matter of money.

  So Zhao Juan and others returned home in a sorry state, but Wu Huahua still lives in this village, is there any end to this matter?

  Aunt Li came and heard about this, she was also very indignant: "You say that this family is really something, it's really harming others without benefiting themselves. Even if nothing happens, she can still stir up trouble. How about this, big sister? If you trust me, I'll go talk to her for you."

  Mrs. Zhao had never experienced such a thing and was still a bit absent-minded, after listening to Aunt Li's suggestion she nodded directly, if someone could mediate that would be the best.

  "Big sister, thank you so much. Our old Zhao family has been honest and upright all our lives, but we didn't expect to meet such unreasonable people. If you can help us mediate, that would be the best. However... it's not that I don't trust you, but that woman is so shrewish, will talking to her work?" Mother Zhao still had some doubts and was also worried that Aunt Li would get taken advantage of.

  Auntie Li naturally knew what kind of family they were and didn't take it to heart: "Don't worry, my old man is still someone who can be reasoned with in the village, she wouldn't dare not listen to me. Just you watch, I'll get things done for you perfectly."

  Zhao's mother felt a little relieved after hearing the story, but she didn't expect her daughter to be living in such circumstances. At first, she thought her daughter was doing well, only to have another blow hit her.

  Song Jie listened to the cause and effect of the matter, her small fist was also clenched tightly. From the beginning when she came here, Wu Huai Hua had been finding fault with her, and it still hadn't ended. She had long wanted to teach her a lesson, but had never had the power to do so; now she couldn't let her off again.

  In the afternoon, Li Shu went to Zhang Yougen's home as promised. Zhang Yougen happened to be at home, and Wu Huahua was lying on the kang, humming and complaining about not feeling well, making Zhang Yougen serve her.

  Auntie Li told the story, and Zhang Yougen hurriedly patted his chest to guarantee that he would not let his wife look for trouble again, ignoring Wu Huahua's increasingly loud calls beside him.

  Auntie Li got what she wanted and left with a satisfied heart.

  Wu Huahua heard her husband making random promises to others and quarreled with Zhang Yougen again. However, Zhang Yougen still had a way to deal with her and calmed her down, not letting her go looking for trouble.

  It's lucky that the vegetable vendor didn't ask her for money at the time. If she had asked for more money, this matter would have been far from over.

  Aunt Li came to Zhao Juan's house and told her what had happened, without seeking credit for herself. She just recounted the events. The whole family let out a sigh of relief. That individual was indeed a formidable figure who was hard to deal with.

  But Song Jie knew that this matter would eventually become a hidden danger and would explode sooner or later, so it was better to take the initiative and make a move first. It seemed like she had to think of a way herself.

  No matter how hard she thought, no matter how much she racked her brains, she couldn't think of a solution and could only temporarily put it aside.

  When it was time to go to bed at night, Song Jie, as usual, stayed up a bit later than others, wanting to listen in on Grandma and Mom's private conversation. Not like before, being caught off guard.

  She indeed heard some useful news, and the fight they had during the day gave Zhao Mu a reason to persuade her daughter to leave. She was indeed a former educator, and her eloquence was top-notch.

  After what happened during the day, Zhao Juan's heart was still racing, and her already wavering determination had finally solidified. She nodded in agreement with her mother's proposal to return to Beijing.

  Song Jie knew that this matter was irreversible, and going to Beijing was a certainty. However, with the college entrance exam still ahead, whether Zhao Juan could get in or not was still a question. The plan to settle down in Beijing was still full of variables...

  Since things have a definitive answer now, it's time to catch up on unfinished business from before.

  Can't stay here, Wu Huaihua's matter will be easy to handle, no need to be afraid of anything. There are many ways to teach her a lesson. It's not possible for the time being, she will definitely suspect her own family once something happens.

  The next day, everything was as usual. Song Jie also didn't notice anything unusual on the adults' faces. She secretly sighed that she still wasn't skilled enough.

  The following days were calm and peaceful. Song Jie made the most of every moment to collect plants, seemingly running wildly around the mountains with her younger uncle.

  Zhao's mother sent a letter to the old man in Beijing, and he mailed back a stack of textbooks. Zhao Juan started reviewing them when she had nothing else to do, and before long, everyone was busy.

  It was also the time when Zhao's mother and others were about to leave, there were still old men in the family who needed care, and Zhao Tong had long since dropped out of school to work in a factory. This time, he took a leave of absence to come out, so they could only stay for a few days.

  A few days ago, Zhang Jianguo led a small team into the mountains again, fulfilling Zhao Tong's long-held wish. Zhao Tong finally didn't have to wander around the edge of the mountain and dare not enter. Song Jie also took the opportunity to replenish supplies.

  After hunting, everyone got together for a big dinner in the evening, which was considered an advance farewell to Zhao Mu and others. A night of drunken revelry, everyone's heart had a strong sense of reluctance, everyone feared parting, but had no choice but to part ways.

  The day of farewell came as quickly as ever, and Zhao's mother especially couldn't bear to part with her little granddaughter. She hugged Song Jie tightly and kissed her again and again, making Song Jie's eyes red with sadness, and her heart ached unbearably.

  In the end, Zhao's mother left, but Song Jie didn't go because there was too much luggage and no one to take care of her, so she had to stay at home. This also suited her wishes, as she was also afraid of parting.