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Xu Qing drove the oxcart quickly toward Shijia Village. The road was uneven, and Ding Guihua's bottom was sore from the bumpy ride.

She frowned and complained, "Slow down, slow down, sister-in-law, you're making my butt feel like it's been bounced into eight pieces. What's the rush? My second brother is waiting for you at home."

Xu Qing remained silent, continuing to drive the oxcart quickly.

As they drove into Shijia Village, Ding Guihua, sitting on the oxcart, kept greeting everyone.

"Oh, Auntie, my sister-in-law is back. You know that roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) that sells in town? She makes it. Come over for dinner today, and I'll have her make it for you!"

"Fifth Uncle, you brought your son along too? There's plenty of jelly for the little guy."

Everyone looked at Ding Guihua with envy and readily agreed.

After the oxcart had passed, some people, sensing something was amiss, muttered under their breath:

"Xu Qing doesn't look happy at all, so let's not go."

"What do you know? No matter how unhappy she is, once she enters the Shi family's door, does she still have a say? Isn't it Ding Shi and Ding Guihua who call the shots?"

"Yes, I've been craving roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) for so long, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy it. Today, Ding Guihua is treating us to a free one, so why not take advantage of it?"

"I heard that it's made of pork and wheat flour. The Shi family is really being generous this time."

“I heard that Xu Qing sets up a stall in town to sell this food. Her family has built a big brick house with three courtyards. They have plenty of money.”

The person who said this seemed quite proud, as if it were her own large courtyard.

Meanwhile, the villagers of Shijia Village were still having a heated discussion about Xu Qing and the Shi family.

Xu Qing had already parked the oxcart in front of the Shi family's gate.

Last time, she was carried away from here by her mother and brother while unconscious. Now that she's back here, she feels a mix of emotions, perhaps due to the original owner's body reacting.

When Ding Guihua saw Xu Qing standing blankly in front of the door, she assumed that Xu Qing was feeling timid because she was nearing home, and she became even more smug.

Now you're scared? Hmph, too late. She'll squeeze every last drop of money and wealth out of Xu Qing.

She will repay Xu Qing tenfold for making her kneel down and apologize today, as well as for all the humiliations she suffered in the past. It won't be long before she does.

Xu Qing pushed open the courtyard gate and went inside, with Ding Guihua following closely behind, calling out as she went, "Mother, second brother, sister-in-law is back."

Ever since Shi Gandang was frightened back last time, he has had a stress response whenever he hears Xu Qing's name, fearing that he will be punished by Xu Qing's father.

Moreover, he was always acting strangely, as if someone was following him everywhere, making it impossible for him to do any work in the fields.

Even if you let him follow his father to become a stonemason, it won't work. He just stays in his room all day eating and sleeping, just waiting to die.

Hearing Ding Guihua's shout, he was so frightened that he shrank back under the covers, trembling and too scared to come out.

Ding leaned against the headboard, a satisfied smile on her face. At least she hadn't wasted her penny, and Ding Guihua hadn't disappointed her.

Ding called out to the outside, "Qing'er is back! Come in quickly so I can see you. Your mother has missed you terribly."

Xu Qing walked expressionlessly to Ding's door, covered his nose, and didn't go in.

"Your room stinks! How did you get it like this? What, now that I'm gone, no one's going to take care of you?"

I'm not coming in, it stinks. Ding Guihua said you're sick and missing your child, so I came to see you on your behalf.

Let's make things clear today, so you won't be so shameless and keep causing trouble just because you're the child's parents.

Since Ding became paralyzed, she has been eating, drinking, and relieving herself all in this room. Sometimes, Ding Guihua is too busy to handle it all, and no one takes care of her excrement and urine all day long.

Over time, it would stink to death. At first, the Shi family also thought it smelled terrible, but after getting used to it, they didn't think it smelled that bad anymore.

Ding Shi and Ding Guihua were both dumbfounded. Wasn't Xu Qing supposed to have come back to reconcile with her second brother...?

Ding paused for a moment, then, enraged, displayed the authority of an elder:

“How can you talk to your mother-in-law like that? If you think the smell is unpleasant, why don’t you come and serve your mother-in-law? If you don’t want to serve her, then let your maid come. Serving your grandmother is her duty.”

Ding's roar was so powerful that it attracted the attention of the neighbors who came to watch the spectacle. It had spread throughout the village in no time after Xu Qing entered.

Just when they were wondering why they had no reason to come and watch, Ding's angry roar rang out.

“Xu Qing, you’re right, even if you break a bone, the tendons still connect you.”

Xu Qing nodded indifferently: "Fine, my daughter was driven to the brink of suicide by the Shi family. Since you insist on having her serve you, I, as her mother, can take her place."

"Isn't Madam Ding ill? Have you arranged for a doctor to treat her? Are you ensuring she eats enough nourishing food each day?"

Upon hearing this, Ding's eyes lit up. One misfortune after another had befallen the family, and the meager income earned by the old man and his eldest son was barely enough to feed and clothe them.

Seeing a doctor and buying medicine is expensive to begin with. The doctor said that her illness can be cured, but it requires good medicine and she will have to take it for several months.

Since the family had no money to support her, the matter was left unresolved. Now that Xu Qing is saying this, doesn't it mean that she will hire a doctor to treat her?

Ding's tone immediately became affectionate: "I knew you were a good person. It smells bad inside, so you can talk outside."

We did hire a doctor, but as you know, your father earns his money through hard work, and after the family has spent all their money, there's hardly anything left.

Your sister-in-law's sons still need to get married, and there are many expenses involved. I stopped watching after a few times.

However, the doctor said my illness is curable. Qing'er, please get a doctor for your mother.

Xu Qing nodded: "That's only right. Ding Guihua, go to town and find a doctor. Remember to find the best one."

I brought some good stuff from home. I'm going to cook. Didn't you invite some villagers over for dinner? Remember to let them know when you go and tell them to come and eat as soon as possible.

This thing only comes from the sea; you have to catch it while it's still alive to eat it, otherwise it's not fresh anymore.

Ding Guihua said unhappily, "It takes two hours to go to and from town, even by oxcart it would take an hour."

"You all eat well at home while I run errands, is that appropriate? I'll cook, you go and fetch the doctor."

Xu Qing raised an eyebrow and said, "In that case, let's not call a doctor. It's not like he's treating me. I'll go cook now."

This last meal is something only she can prepare herself.

Wen roared wildly at the top of the house: "You wretch, you just go because Qing'er tells you to? You can't stand to see me doing well, can you? When the eldest son comes back later, I'll make him divorce you, you whore! You've gone too far!"

Ding Guihua was furious. That old hag always used this trick to threaten her. Now that Xu Qing was back, she was even less able to leave the Shi family.

"Mother, don't be angry, I'll go right now. Second sister-in-law, can I take your oxcart? Also, please save some of your good stuff for me, I'll eat it when I get back!"

Xu Qing asked a thought-provoking question: "You know how to drive a carriage?"

Ding Guihua: ...

Okay, she doesn't know how, but it's not easy to catch a bus in the village now, and walking there would take even longer.

Xu Qing continued, "My cow needs to eat grass, and you can't drive a cart, so walk. I'll save some for you, don't worry, you can eat your fill."

Of course we'll save some for you; your whole family needs to be together.

Having received Xu Qing's assurance, Ding Guihua set off for town to fetch a doctor.