Three Women in the Cage

When Zhang's father heard that Yang Yu was pregnant, he immediately became excited, and he did not care about the embarrassment he had just suffered. He hurried forward, grabbed Yang's father's hand and said happily, "Oh, Yang's father-in-law, this is great news! Our first big grandson, oh, oh, it's my fault, it's my fault, it's our fault, we apologize to Yu'er, can you give us a chance to redeem ourselves, let us take Yu'er home and take good care of her, let us make up for it?" Zhang's father had planned to take Yu'er home today, and now he also had a big grandson. He was so happy that he didn't expect that he would have a big grandson so soon, and he could show off to his neighbors when he returned. He smiled from ear to ear.

Yang's father snorted coldly, "Actually, we don't agree with Yu'er going back with us. Even if we keep her here and let others laugh at her, we don't want her to suffer any injustice. Look, my good daughter married your family, and now it's only been a few days, and she's been beaten all over twice, dragging herself back to her parents' home in the middle of the night. You've abused our daughter like this, and you haven't given us an explanation for all this time. You did give an explanation last time, but not long after, you just turned around and said something to me, and you just ignored it? No matter what you say now, I won't believe you again." His face flushed with emotion. Yang's mother also wiped away tears, holding Yang Yu's hand with heartache.

Father Zhang, momentarily embarrassed by Father Yang's attitude, gave Zhang Erfa a look. Zhang Erfa was still dazed, clearly shaken by the news of Yang Yu's pregnancy. He wasn't ready for fatherhood yet. He had no idea how to be a good husband and father. He was used to his parents' arrangements, following them as if they were instructions, without any thoughts or reflections of his own. The sudden appearance of a new life meant a new level of status, something he found difficult to adjust to.

When Zhang's father gave him a look, he came back to his senses. His obedience to his parents was etched in his mind. At this moment, Zhang's father gave him a look, and he immediately stepped forward, squatted in front of Yang Yu, put his hand on her belly and said, "Yu'er, is there really our first child here? I was wrong before, I shouldn't have hit you, calm down, give me another chance, even for the sake of our first child, please forgive me this time." He stroked her belly as he spoke, looking cautious and a little bit confident.

Zhang Erfa was certain to use the child as leverage. Even if Yang Yu refused to give in, Yang's parents would still make concessions. He could then appeal to their feelings and reason, believing that Yang Yu would eventually follow him back.

Yang Yi, who had been standing aside without saying a word, heard Zhang Erfa admit his mistake again, fearing that Yang Yu would soften his heart. Clenching his fist, he stepped forward, pulled up Zhang Erfa, and punched him. Zhang Erfa couldn't resist in time, and was knocked to the ground unexpectedly by such a fierce force. He raised his head and saw a lot of blood at the corner of his mouth. Yang Yi looked at him gloomily and said, "Who are you trying to fool again? The promise you made last time is still fresh in your mind, and now you are promising again that every time she comes back, her nose will not be a nose, and her face will not be a face? If there is a next time, it won't be this one punch." Yang Yi wanted to beat him up a long time ago, this fake man. Thinking of the injuries on his sister, he wanted to beat him up so hard that his nose and face were not a face. He looked down on him in the first place, and now he was ruining his sister like this, which made him dislike him even more.

After Yang Yi hit Zhang Erfa, his father pulled him away and pretended to scold him, "Just talk, why did you hit him for no reason? Get out first. Let's see what Yu'er thinks about this matter." To avoid further fighting and escalating the matter, Yang's father had to let Yang Yi go first. It was also to give Zhang's father a way out. He had already started scolding, so he couldn't say anything more in front of him.

Zhang's father had no choice but to stand up and walk over with a slight change of expression, pulling his son up. At this moment, Zhang Erfa had already wiped the bleeding corner of his mouth with his hand. The blood clots were stuck to the corner of his mouth and connected to his ears, making a mess. His body was covered with mud and looked a bit embarrassed. Zhang Erfa felt aggrieved, and in front of these people, his self-esteem and inferiority were swept to the ground. He didn't dare to get angry, and could only endure it silently. As Zhang's father's hand pulled him over, he stood up, then stood aside with a dusty face. His hatred for Yang Yi also led to hatred for Yang Yu.

Father Zhang felt ashamed and embarrassed when he saw his son's appearance. Remembering his original intention today, he forced a smile and said, "Relative-in-law Yang, you see, you've beaten him and admitted your mistake. No matter what, Erfa is still the child's father. They are a legitimate couple and should live together. It's not a big deal for me to bother you all the time. How about letting Yu'er go back with us today? Don't worry, we will take good care of her even for the sake of the baby in your belly."

"Yes, yes, my dear relatives, you see, there are always quarrels and fights between couples. We, as parents, have been through the same thing. We should understand each other. After all, we have a baby and we still have to live together." Mother Zhang was already a little excited when she saw her son being beaten. Although she did not like her son, who was usually silly and not smart, she felt distressed when she saw her son being beaten and could not help but say a few words.

Yang's parents were somewhat old-fashioned, perhaps due to the traditional nature of that era. First, they believed that a married woman was like spilled water. Every family has its own struggles, with husbands and wives arguing at first and reconciling at last. Second, they felt that a married woman returning to her parents' home, pregnant there, and bearing a child would inevitably lead to gossip and be somewhat embarrassing. Third, they believed that a couple should always live together, especially with children, as everyone goes through this. Although they were angry at their parents for mistreating their daughter and constantly beating her, they couldn't escape their old-fashioned ways. So, they secretly wanted Yang Yu to go back with them. Previously, they hadn't come to pick her up or apologized, so they didn't want to show off by asking them to come and pick her up in person. Now that they had come first, expressed their intention, and came to pick her up in person, it seemed to suit their wishes. They just didn't want them to take her away easily, so they wanted to give them the cold shoulder and give them a heads-up. Now that they were close enough, they decided to go along with them.

"As long as you treat her well and don't beat her up all day, we also hope that the two of you can live a good life. Erfa has admitted his mistake, so we have nothing to say, right? It's all for the good of the two children. As long as Yu'er has no objection and is willing to go back with you, we can only give up." After saying this, Yang's father turned around and asked Yang Yu what he thought.

Yang Yu was conflicted. She didn't want to go back, but she knew it wouldn't be a good idea, as it would cause her parents to gossip about her. She also felt it would cause her parents more worry and burden. Furthermore, children always need a family. After considering all these factors, she decided to go back with her son. It was the best option for her.