Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

After saying that, Yang Ya snorted and was about to pull the feather duster back to continue beating Liang Juan.

“Behave yourself. Don’t think that just because you’re old, I won’t dare to hit you.”

Liang Ming's face darkened, and he snatched the feather duster from Yang Ya's hand, angrily saying.

Caught off guard by the sudden loss of his feather duster, Yang Ya fell backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Ouch, my tailbone hurts so much!"

After falling and wincing in pain, Yang Ya screamed and cursed, "Chen Kun, come out here! Your wife's family is beating people!"

"If you don't come out soon, I'll only be able to collect your mother's corpse."

The commotion attracted many villagers from Dashi Village, who all shook their heads when they heard Yang Ya's unpleasant words.

Clearly, this wasn't the first time they'd seen such a scene.

"Yang Ya is too vicious. She always looks down on her daughter-in-law and bosses her around. Liang Juan does all the dirty and hard work at home, and she's still not satisfied!"

"Of course! His own son is indulging in a life of debauchery, yet he blames his daughter-in-law for not being able to lay eggs."

"That girl Liang Juan is really unlucky to have married into such a family."

Amidst the chatter of the surrounding villagers, a figure emerged from the house, cursing and swearing.

"Mom, what's wrong with you? Can't you even do this little thing right?"

The person who came out was none other than Liang Ming's uncle, Chen Kun.

When Liang Ming saw Chen Kun come out, his face darkened.

It turns out that Chen Kun had been at home the whole time, and he had given his permission to his mother hitting his aunt.

At this moment, Chen Kun's words enraged Liang Ming even more:

"Mom, I asked you to teach that good-for-nothing a lesson, and you're going to get pushed to the ground by her again?"

Liang Ming's eyes practically spit fire as he gritted his teeth and said:

"Chen Kun, my aunt didn't marry into your family because she was beaten by your mother!!"

When Chen Kun saw Liang Ming, he paused for a moment, then said with disdain:

"Oh, it's Xiaoming. What brings you to my house all the time?"

"But our family matters are none of your business as a junior, are they?"

“She’s my own aunt, and I’m her nephew, so why can’t I interfere?” Liang Ming said coldly.

“Son, he’s the one who hit me. Hit him back right now.”

At this moment, Yang Ya pointed at Liang Ming and shouted at his son.

Upon hearing this, Chen Kun frowned immediately, turned around and scolded Liang Juan:

"You good-for-nothing, you deliberately invited your brother and nephew here today, just to make my mother uncomfortable, huh?"

"Just wait and see how I deal with you!"

Upon hearing Chen Kun's words, Liang Juan's face showed a look of fear, and she took a few steps back.

Liang Ming grabbed Liang Juan's hand and said earnestly:

"Auntie, don't be afraid. No one will be able to bully you anymore."

"Hehe, Xiaoming, don't be so absolute. If you can stand up for your aunt today, can you always protect her in the future?"

Chen Kun sneered and said to Liang Ming:

“Liang Juan is, after all, a daughter-in-law of the Chen family. She has to serve me for the rest of her life and listen to my mother, otherwise…”

At the end, Chen Kun let out a wicked chuckle.

The surrounding villagers shook their heads and sighed when they heard Chen Kun's shameless words.

"This Chen Kun, relying on raising ducks, made some money and has been having many affairs outside, and he's not good to his wife either."

"I really don't know why God would let someone like this get rich."

Upon hearing Chen Kun's blatant threat, Liang Min's face darkened, and she angrily said, "Chen Kun, you!"

In the past, Chen Kun's threat might have made him back down in order to make things easier for his sister in the Chen family.

But now, his son has become successful, and he no longer has to worry about his sister being mistreated.

"Brother, Xiaoming, you should go back. This is between Chen Kun and me, and we can handle it ourselves."

Not wanting her brother and nephew to worry, Liang Juan forced a smile and said.

Last time, her brother came to Dashi Village to stand up for her. Although Chen Kun promised not to hit her anymore, he started punching and kicking her as soon as her brother Liang Min left.

She knew this man wasn't a man of his word, and she just didn't want her brother and nephew to see her in such a disheveled state.

"Did you hear that? Your sister (your aunt) wants you to go back!"

Chen Kun sneered and said to Liang Ming and Liang Min.

"Auntie, as we just said, Dad and I are here to take you home today."

Liang Ming looked at Liang Juan intently and said:

"How can we go back if we don't bring you home?"

"Take me back?" Liang Juan was taken aback.

“No, it’s almost time for spring planting, and there’s so much work to do at home. As a member of the Chen family, Liang Juan can’t go back without my permission.”

Yang Ya jumped out and said arrogantly.

“The Chen family’s daughter-in-law is indeed not good enough, but our Liang family’s aunt is.” Liang Ming said earnestly.

As he spoke, Liang Ming took out a certificate issued by the Liangjia Village Committee from his pocket.

This certificate from the village committee was obtained by Liang Ming and his father when they went out, after they asked the village chief to issue it.

The above content is roughly the evidence proving that Liang Juan and Chen Kun's relationship had broken down and that they were getting a divorce.

In the 80s, it wasn't easy for ordinary people to get a divorce.

For couples with employers, divorce certificates from both employers are required. For couples without employers, certificates of irreconcilable differences and the need for divorce must be obtained from the village committees of both villages.

In general, leaders of the work unit and village committee will try their best to persuade the two parties not to divorce, and may even hold back from issuing certificates.

Every now and then, they would send someone to visit the couple and do some counseling.

It's fair to say that getting a divorce in the 80s wasn't an easy thing.

"Xiaoming, what's this?" Liang Juan asked, her face lighting up with excitement as she received the certificate.

"Auntie, the village chief knows you're not doing well in Dashi Village, so he specially issued this certificate for you!"

Liang Ming said to Liang Juan:

"With this certificate, you and Chen Kun can go directly to the Civil Affairs Bureau and get your divorce certificate!"

These words immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding villagers.

"What? Divorce? Liang Juan's nephew is too audacious!"

"They say it's better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage, how dare he?"

"I don't think he did anything wrong. His aunt was on the verge of death. If he didn't try to save her, was he just going to watch her be driven to her death?"

Yang Ya and Chen Kun were both stunned for a moment.

None of them expected that Liang Juan's family members would come this time to ask for a divorce.

"Divorce? Impossible, I don't agree!" Chen Kun was the first to react and said.

If I divorce Liang Juan, where will I find another woman I can beat and scold at will, who will take care of all the dirty and tiring chores at home?

These past few years, I've lived a life as comfortable as a local tyrant.

"Chen Kun, it's not up to you to decide whether you want a divorce or not. Now it depends on my aunt's opinion."

Liang Ming glanced coldly at Chen Kun, then turned to Liang Juan and asked:

"Auntie, Dad and I just have one question for you!"

Do you want a divorce?

Hearing her nephew's words and seeing the worried look in her brother Liang Min's eyes, Liang Juan fell silent.

A few seconds later, her eyes slowly welled up with tears, and her voice trembled with sobs as she said:

"I want a divorce. I don't want to stay in this hell on earth anymore!"

Hearing Liang Juan's words, Chen Kun's face turned ugly, and he cursed, "You worthless piece of trash! I've raised you for so many years, and you actually want to divorce me? I'll beat you to death!"

After saying that, Chen Kun shook his hand, ready to slap Liang Juan.

"boom!"

Before Chen Kun's hand could land, Liang Ming kicked Chen Kun in the stomach, sending him staggering back several steps.

"I told you, if you dare to bully my aunt again, I won't be polite to you!"

Seeing her son being kicked, Yang Ya's face showed a look of panic, and she rushed over to help him up: "Son, are you alright?"