Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

—The next day

After finishing her chores at home, Zhang Youmei saw that it was almost noon, so she immediately put down her snow shovel, knowing that Xu Xiaomo was probably cooking at this time.

This time, she personally intervened, and she refused to believe that Chen Runming could really kick her out, or even deny her food.

Chen Bao and Chen Xiuxiu lay down immediately after finishing breakfast. The weather was coldest when the snow was melting, and neither of them wanted to go and watch the excitement.

Most villagers eat two meals a day; they eat three meals a day when they have to work, except for families with better conditions.

Now, in the entire Chenjia Village, it's estimated that only the village chief's family and Chen Runming's family still have lunch together.

"I'm going out. If I don't come back soon, you should come and find me." Actually, Zhang Youmei was a little flustered.

Chen Runming has a fiery temper; what if he beats her up?

She's an old woman, he might have beaten her to death by now, but those two lazybones still haven't gotten out of bed.

"Mom, don't worry, I'll lie down for a bit longer, then I'll definitely go to the next room and wake up my brother so we can come find you together," Chen Xiuxiu promised confidently.

Zhang Youmei then went out.

—At Chen Runming's doorstep.

"Why are all the doors closed in broad daylight? And why didn't they shovel the snow? How lazy!" Zhang Youmei complained while shivering, refusing to knock on the door no matter what.

She would be glared at by anyone who glanced at her, and after a long time, her legs were stiff, but the door still didn't open.

Zhang Youmei had run out of patience.

Finally, I knocked on the neighbor's door.

"Guizi, let me ask, have my son and the others gone out? I've been waiting for ages and they haven't come out." She forced a smile onto her face.

Chen Gui replied, somewhat bewildered, "You don't know? They're going to S City, and they might never come back. Chen Runming's whole family is going."

Is this really her own mother? She doesn't even know where her own son is; I heard they've severed ties...

Zhang Youmei grabbed Chen Gui's arm in disbelief. "What? Did you take their money and not tell the truth? How could they not come back?"

"Chen Runming has such a good job in the city, and his two children are doing well in school, so why would he leave with Chen Xuyan?"

Chen Gui felt a sharp pain and shook off her arm. "At your age, you're still so strong when you grab people. I've never seen you work in the fields much." he said. "Are you out of your mind? You know how you treat them. With parents like yours, who wouldn't run away?"

Fortunately, Chen Xuyan and Chen Runming were easygoing. Zhang Youmei was obviously there to cause trouble. If she hadn't left, who knows what kind of trouble she would have caused.

Really smart.

After saying that, the door slammed shut, leaving Zhang Youmei to stumble back a few steps and collapse onto the snow.

"They've all left? What are we going to do?"

"My money..."

Chen Gui's family was still listening to the commotion outside.

"Look at her crocodile tears, she deserves it!" Chen Gui's wife couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

"She cried so pitifully."

Chen Gui chuckled as well, "How could this old woman not cry when her money tree ran away? These two brothers had no choice."

"Let's see what she'll have to brag about in the future."

Soon, the news that the two brothers, Chen Xuyan and Chen Runming, had moved away spread throughout Chenjia Village. Although they were gone, the house was still there. The two brothers paid Gangzi's family to help with cleaning and other things regularly.

The news that Zhang Youmei had come to their door to force them to come to their aid naturally spread like wildfire.

The villagers all agreed that the two brothers were forced to leave; if they hadn't left, who knows what kind of trouble their parents would have caused them.

The things Chen Bao and Chen Xiuxiu said and boasted about a few days ago have all been spread around.

No wonder this family is so ruthless.

When their son gets married and needs money, the parents simply kick him out. Meanwhile, the twin siblings, who have benefited greatly from the marriage, also try to exploit them, sucking their blood and demanding more benefits.

Everyone has gone from initially refusing to leave to now fully understanding the truth, especially the older generation who are emphasizing at home that it is essential to treat everyone equally.

Otherwise, just look at their fate.

—Chen Mu's family

"I told you not to go, and now look what happened! Our family has become a laughing stock at other people's dinner tables!" He's so old, and he's already in such a state; he's completely lost face!

How can he hold his head high in front of these people? He always prides himself on being an elder, a capable and reasonable elder.

Even if the villagers were truly fools, they should now realize that they can't completely distance themselves from the foolish things Zhang Youmei has done.

He's so old and has to bear this kind of reputation; he really doesn't dare go out during the day anymore.

Three years ago, Chen Xuyan's marriage had already made him the subject of gossip. People said that he had found a good wife for his son, but she came from a family of murderers, and that this was all to ruin Chen Xuyan.

He said he found the child an eyesore.

Isn't this pure nonsense? What do these things have to do with him?

Zhang Youmei didn't say anything. She was already tired of arguing with Chen Muquan these past few days. So be it, that's how life is anyway.

We've made it through so many years, so the rest of the days should be bearable.

As for Chen Bao and Chen Xiuxiu, if they don't go out to work, she will never let them continue to eat for free at home; she will kick them both out!

Since her reputation is already ruined, she might as well go all the way to avoid having these two men ruin the rest of her life!

Let them go out and fend for themselves.

Chen Xiuxiu was completely out of options. She finally realized that she needed to find a way to get out of this family as soon as possible, otherwise she would be groomed by Chen Muquan into a second Wen Xianggu sooner or later.

Her mind was racing, listing the classmates from wealthier families. One of them, who was well-off but had a physical disability that made marriage difficult, quickly caught her attention.

I think I saw this person working at a bookstore before, but I don't know if I'll have a chance to make a move.

If we don't act soon, she's really finished!

There's no better one.

She absolutely will not rot away in the Chen family! She has to find a way out for herself!

"You two need to go out and find something to do tomorrow, or you can stop eating at home!" Zhang Youmei declared decisively.

Chen Muquan looked at her with displeasure, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Didn't Xiaobao say he'd take it slow when looking for a job? If all else fails, we'll help him think of some solutions."

"What? You're still dreaming that he'll rise to prominence? You still think he'll be the next Chen Xuyan? Chen Xuyan wasn't like this before..."

The chicken is flying and the dog is jumping.

In the end, somehow the family started fighting; at first they were just blaming each other...