Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Feng's mother put the child back on the bed and went to the kitchen.

"You girls haven't even digested your lunch yet, and you're already cooking so much for dinner. You're spending so much money building this house. You really don't know how to manage your lives."

Are you planning to eat a lavish feast today, stuffing yourself until you burst, and then tomorrow draw a bucket of well water and drink your fill?

They all burst out laughing.

"What are you girls laughing at? What did I say wrong?"

"Grandma is right."

However, we neither waste nor overspend. We only eat out occasionally. But since Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle are here, we can also benefit from your visit.

Furthermore, every bite of meat we eat counts and will grow on our bodies.

Grandma ate meat for lunch, so she must have felt especially energetic this afternoon.

Mrs. Feng thought to herself, "How can he not have energy when he's eating so well!"

"Grandma, don't worry about it. Just go back to the main room and wait for the meal. Let your granddaughters take good care of you on your behalf."

Feng's mother was pushed out.

"Grandma is quite an interesting person."

"My mother told me that when my maternal grandmother first married my maternal grandfather, she was often mistreated by her stepmother-in-law, and my maternal grandfather was a quiet, hardworking man."

Once, my maternal grandmother was so badly tormented that she beat her stepmother-in-law severely and then injured herself. When the stepmother-in-law and others returned, they complained to my great-grandfather. Her injuries were hidden, while my maternal grandmother's injuries were obvious. Anyone with eyes could see that she was the one who beat my maternal grandmother. In addition, she often tormented her daughter-in-law, so no one believed what she said.

Later, her maternal grandmother fought with her several more times, and her stepmother-in-law got scared and started arguing with her great-grandfather to separate her from her maternal grandfather and let him live alone.

After her mother-in-law gave birth to two more sons for her great-grandfather, she had him completely under her thumb. Unable to resist her persistent pleading, her great-grandfather was given two dilapidated thatched huts, but nothing else.

From then on, the two families had no further contact.

"Now, my great-grandfather and his second wife are long gone, and my grandfather has cut off all contact with his two brothers. They live in the same village and are doing well. They never help my grandfather's family and even help others bully him."

"If it weren't for Grandma's strong personality, Grandpa would have been bullied to death."

"Women should be like Grandma, knowing how to resist when oppressed by others."

Although it was tough to separate, at least I felt good about it.

If Grandpa gets involved with them, he'll probably have to work like a slave for them forever.

Liu Siyue and her friends quickly prepared the meal: stir-fried chicken pieces, steamed sea bass, braised pork, garlic ribs, scrambled eggs with scallions, kimchi, cold shredded white radish salad, and a large bowl of steaming white rice.

Ru Xue invited everyone to dinner, and when everyone saw that there was another table full of food, Feng Dagang couldn't help but say, "I've eaten more meat today than I have in the past three years."

This is like celebrating the New Year early, hahaha~

"Uncle, Second Uncle, eat your fill, there's plenty of food."

"My niece is so generous. From now on, your uncle will follow you."

"Alright, I'll definitely need to trouble my uncles in the future."

Everyone praised the dishes, and Liu Siyue quickly said, "These are all long spoons like snowflakes, taught by my older sister. I'm just the one peeling the onions and garlic."

The meal was enjoyed by everyone. After the meal, everyone chatted in the main room. After a while, Liu Youtian arrived. He greeted everyone and then called Liu Siyue out. "Siyue, the entire red fruit forest on the mountain has been ruined. There are no more fruits to pick."

"What happened?"

Liu Youtian recounted what had happened that day, and Liu Siyue immediately understood. They were so malicious; if they picked the fruit and I didn't accept it, it would be a waste of their time.

"Uncle Yutian, go find the clan chief and ask him to send someone over. I have something to say to him."

"Okay, I'll go and ask them right away."

Liu Siyue returned to the main room and looked at the Feng family members, "Grandma and Grandpa, do you have hawthorn berries in your village?"

"Yes, that stuff is sour and astringent, nobody eats it. You want to eat it?"

"It's not that I want to eat it, I want to make a living from it."

"You want to make candied hawthorns? The cost is too high, we simply can't afford it."

"Grandma, I'm not making candied hawthorns, I have other uses for them."

Are there many of these where you live?

Feng Dagang picked up the conversation, "There are plenty, they're everywhere on the mountain. How much do you want? Your uncle will pick it for you."

"I need as much as you can pick. I'll buy it for 3 jin for 1 wen. If you're willing, you can buy it in the village. As for how much you'll pay, it depends on how much you want to earn. If you pay a low price, you'll earn more; if you pay a high price, you'll earn less. It's up to you to decide."

As soon as my house was finished, I started working on it immediately.

"Why would I charge you for picking some unwanted fruit? It would be a laughing stock."

"Uncle, let's keep things separate. I'm doing business here, not eating this myself. If it were for my own consumption, I wouldn't pay you."

"Eldest son, just listen to April," said Mother Feng.

"But Mother, aren't we taking advantage of our niece?"

"Uncle, you're wrong. This isn't about taking advantage; it's about mutual help and win-win cooperation."

"Look at her, April is learning to read and write. Although you can't quite understand what she's saying, it sounds so nice."

In April, Grandma understands the concept of "mutual help," which means everyone helps each other, you help me and I help you, achieving a win-win situation. Can you tell Grandma what this means?

"Win-win cooperation means that we all work together to gain benefits, which means that we all make money together."

"Cooperation and win-win are good, cooperation and win-win are good, let's all make money together."

Taking advantage of this break, Liu Siyue went to find several carpenters. "Masters, I need to discuss something with you?"

"We will do our best to accomplish what we can; we are now in a cooperative relationship."

"I'd like you to take a few people as apprentices. Are you willing?" Liu Siyue knew how remarkable the craftsmen of this era were. It was their skill for making a living, and they generally didn't pass it on to outsiders. Even when they took on apprentices, they had very strict requirements.

The craftsmen all frowned at the same time, and whispered among themselves, "There are four of us, and each of us can only take on one person at most. Also, your people can't interfere with things in the workshop. If they cause trouble, I can just kick them out."

"Don't worry, masters. They're just going to learn the craft; they're not supervisors I sent."

The masters blushed, then laughed awkwardly.

The entire Liu family wore long faces and remained silent. Liu Hongsheng broke the silence first, "Father, Mother, what should we do now? Uncle Dawang and Siyue have completely ignored us. This time, they only invited the Shi family and the clan chief's family to pick the red fruit."

"People can say whatever they want; it's none of your business."

"Dad, don't you feel guilty saying that? If it weren't for you, would our family be in this situation?"

Are you blaming me now?

"My son wouldn't dare; I'm just telling the truth."

"You unfilial son, how dare you talk back!"

"Shut up, all of you. If you can't stand this relationship, then break up as soon as possible."

Liu Maoquan, how dare you lecture your son? Our family has become like this, and it's all your fault. You don't know how to reflect on your actions, and you even seem to think you're right. I think the county magistrate didn't give you enough of a beating. He hasn't woken you up yet. Do you still think you're the village chief?

"Let's go outside and ignore him."

"Mother, are we really going to cut off all contact with April and the others?"

"I'll go see your Aunt Feng when she comes back in a few days."

When Liu Youtian arrived at the clan chief's house, he explained his purpose: "Eldest brother, go and see what the girl wants to see you about."

"Yes, Father."

Liu Youtian and Liu Fusheng chatted all the way to Liu Dawang's house. Liu Fusheng was a little uneasy, not knowing what April was going to say to them, since they were the ones who led the people to the Red Fruit Forest.