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

When Liu Siyue entered the main room, she saw everyone sitting there. "Grandpa Clan Chief, is there something you need so late?"

"There are some things, and since everyone is here, I'll just say them directly."

Ever since Maoquan was removed from his position as village chief, the village has not elected a new village chief, and now this old man is still holding the position.

But I'm too old and I'm really not up to the task. I can't manage these trivial matters in the village, and I also have to deal with things at the government office.

The village still needs to elect a village chief. I discussed the candidate with several clan elders and a few respected villagers. Everyone unanimously recommended Dawang to be the village chief.

Da Wang, what are your thoughts on the village chief's situation?

Liu Dawang had a bitter look on his face, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly.

The others all looked at the clan leader, then at their own fathers. Could they have heard correctly?

When did Dad become so highly regarded by the villagers that they elected him as the village chief? Didn't they all look down on Dad before and call him a childless man?

Who instilled this ability in Dad?

Liu Siyue couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. "Grandpa Clan Chief, you're not kidding us, are you? Making my second uncle the village chief!"

"You silly girl, do I look like I'm joking?"

Liu Ruyun looked displeased. "Grandpa Clan Chief, how did the villagers treat our family in the past? I'm sure everyone knows."

Everyone knows what their motives were in electing my father as village chief.

They used to laugh at my dad for not having a son, calling him childless and calling us kids a money pit. Even when my two little sisters went out to play, they would be called a money pit by the village kids and bullied by them.

Now that they see my family is doing well and there's something to be gained, everyone wants to take advantage of us.

Liu Siyue continued, "Grandpa Clan Chief, are you sure you're not joking?"

Honestly, do you think my second uncle is qualified to be the village chief?

The villagers had a very specific purpose in electing my second uncle as the village chief. They just wanted to squeeze some money out of him since he was doing well now.

Even if they don't make much money from it, if the family ever needs to start a business that makes money, they'll have to consider bringing the villagers along first.

If I don't bring them along, they'll probably break my second uncle's back and scold him for being selfish as the village head and not caring about everyone's lives.

Everyone's really got a good plan; they're trying to tear my second uncle apart alive!

From now on, whenever anyone has a big or small problem, they'll come to my second uncle's house for help. If someone is struggling to make ends meet, they'll ask him for money; if they're out of food, they'll ask him for grain. Even if his son can't find a wife, he'll still be responsible for finding one for his son, otherwise he'll be left without an heir.

The villagers don't care about my second uncle as a person; they care about his current good life.

Second Uncle, tell me yourself, do you want to be the village chief?

Liu Dawang shook his head. "Clan chief, I'm really not suited to be the village chief. I know my own limitations. I can't even speak properly to people, how am I supposed to handle village affairs? Besides, I'm illiterate and can't write documents, how am I supposed to deal with government officials?"

Not to mention mediating disputes among villagers; if the disputes aren't resolved, they might even get themselves involved.

You should choose someone else! I'm not suitable.

"Since none of you are willing, then forget it. I just came here to ask you a question, to go through the motions, so that people won't say that I, as the clan leader, am unfair and biased towards you."

The clan chief also understood the villagers' intention in electing Da Wang: they wanted to take advantage of him once he became the village chief.

As the clan leader, he naturally hoped that Liujia Village and the Liu clan would prosper, but he did not want Dawang to be seen as a fat sheep by the villagers and to be slaughtered at will.

"I've conveyed my message, and I understand your meaning. I'll go back and explain it to them, and then we'll select new people."

The clan chief left, but Liu Siyue felt that this matter was not over yet, and they would definitely come knocking on her door again.

"Second Uncle, do you want to be the village chief? We want to hear the truth from you."

"I don't want to be the village chief."

"Okay, I reckon this isn't over yet. The villagers will come again. You'd better stand firm then. No matter what they say, just refuse to agree."

If you're persuaded by them in a few words and agree to this, you'll face endless trouble later.

"Yes, Dad! You absolutely mustn't agree to that. Let's just live a peaceful life."

"Father knows I'm not cut out for this, don't worry."

Speaking of Liu Maoquan, Liu Dawang felt a little sad. "In April, your Uncle Maoquan is not a bad person. He just made a mistake for a moment. Your Aunt Wang and his two sons and daughters-in-law are all polite and discerning people. Your Aunt Wang even spoke up for me in the ancestral hall."

"Second Uncle, I know all this. The reason I'm ignoring them now is to make Uncle Maoquan reflect on his actions and realize that he shouldn't lose his ability to judge right from wrong just for the sake of his reputation."

"Alright, alright, it's good that you know what's going on. I was really worried that you'd gotten into a grudge with your Uncle Maoquan and Aunt Wang."

My relationship with your Uncle Maoquan is something we've had since childhood; it's not something you can just sever ties with. And to be honest, it's not entirely his fault.

"Alright, Second Uncle, don't think about it so much. We'll talk about the future later."

Sure enough, on the second day, not long after they had eaten breakfast, the clan chief, several elders of the Liu clan, several respected elders of the village, and many villagers arrived at Liu Dawang's house.

The villagers all stayed outside, peering longingly inside.

Liu Siyue and the others were talking in the main room when they saw so many people arrive, but they didn't intend to leave.

An elder said, "You girls should all go out first. We have something to discuss with your father."

"Is there something you can't say in front of us? Is it something you're ashamed to talk about?" Liu Ruyun said.

"Dawang, is this how you raise your child? You have no manners and don't know how to respect your elders."

"Ruyun, take your younger sisters out. Father is fine."

The Liu sisters came out of the house and were just outside. They hadn't gone far, and they could still hear the conversations inside.

There were only five stools in the main room, but more than a dozen people came. Liu Ruyun didn't help them get stools. She told them to stand if they wanted to. She couldn't stand these people who acted like elders and used filial piety to pressure them.

"Da Wang, go find a few more stools. We're all getting old and can't stand for that long." Liu Da Wang replied, "Yes."

"Ruyun, find a few more stools."

"There are no more chairs at home."

It was the same elder who had spoken earlier, saying, "If there are no stools, go borrow some from outside."

"Anyone who wants a seat can borrow one themselves."

The elder walked directly up to Liu Ruyun and said, "You ill-mannered thing!"

He walked to the door with his hands behind his back and asked the villagers to borrow a few stools.

Several villagers immediately ran to their neighbors to borrow stools and brought them into the main room.

They didn't intend to leave, so they stood outside the door listening quietly.

Liu Dawang sat opposite him, while the others sat in a row, giving the impression of a joint trial.

"Dawang, why did you refuse to be the village chief? Many people want to be the village chief but can't."

Everyone's electing you is a great honor; don't be ungrateful!

"I don't need your support, I'm not suitable, I won't do it!"

"Since everyone has chosen you, then you are suitable. We are not here to discuss this with you, but to inform you that the county government's appointment has been made, and you have no choice but to accept it."

Da Wang kept repeating the same thing over and over: I'm not suitable, I won't do it.