Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiucai became even more furious, stepped forward, and almost poked Chen Meiju's nose with his finger.

The aura it exuded seemed to want to devour Chen Meiju.

"Your life's work? You're a woman, out in public, running a chicken farm? People will laugh at you if word gets out!"

"Hurry up and come back to the Xu family courtyard with me. There's a mountain of chores to do at home, we can't do without you!"

"Who does the laundry? Who cooks the meals? Who sweeps the floor when you're not home?"

Chen Meiju's eyes reddened with anger, and tears welled up in them.

But she held back her tears, her voice trembling yet filled with stubbornness.

"Go back to the courtyard house? Go back to be treated like a maid by your Xu family?"

"I do laundry, cook, and clean from morning till night. I'm so tired that I can't even straighten my back. But who has ever cared about me?"

"Now that I finally have something I want to do, don't even think about stopping me!"

“In your Xu family, I’m just a free nanny, with no status whatsoever.”

Xu Xiucai's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, as if he had heard the most absurd thing in the world.

"What are you saying? My Xu family provides you with food and shelter. What's wrong with you doing some housework? Does that make you a maid?"

"Don't be ungrateful! Our Xu family married you, so you should fulfill your duties as a wife."

Chen Meiju laughed in anger, her laughter filled with bitterness and helplessness.

"A wife's duty? In your Xu family, I'm just a working machine."

“You’ve never treated me like a human being; you’ve only ever ordered me around.”

"I have no dignity, no freedom in this house, I've had enough!"

When Chen Dong saw his second aunt being treated so unfairly, his anger flared up instantly.

He rushed forward and stood in front of his second aunt like a brave knight.

Chen Dong stared coldly at Xu Xiucai and said loudly, "Second Uncle, you're wrong about that!"

“I have seen all the suffering my second aunt endured in the Xu family.”

"Now that she has finally found her way and wants to make something of herself, it's fine if you don't support her, but why are you causing trouble?"

"As her husband, you should understand and support her, instead of standing in her way."

Xu Xiucai was startled by Chen Dong's sudden display of power.

He paused for a moment, then realized what was happening, but still stubbornly insisted, "Dongzi, this is a matter between my husband and me, you're just a kid, don't get involved!"

Do you even know what the art of a marriage is?

Chen Dong sneered, head held high, chest puffed out, like a proud general.

"Second Uncle, I respect you as an elder, but on this matter, I must say something."

“Second Aunt is not a tool that your Xu family can use at will; she has her own dreams and pursuits.”

“I invested money in this chicken farm, and I believe in my aunt’s abilities. I’m sure she can make it bigger and stronger.”

"If you really care about your second aunt, you should support her, instead of making a scene here and holding her back!"

Standing behind Chen Dong, Chen Meiju felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she listened to her nephew's domineering and confident words, and her confidence grew stronger.

She imitated Chen Dong, straightened her back, and said loudly, "Xu Xiucai, listen to this, Dongzi is more sensible than you."

"I'm making this clear today: I'm sticking with this chicken farm, and I'm not going back!"

"If you can't stand it, go back to your courtyard house and don't bother me!"

Xu Xiucai looked at his wife in disbelief, as if he were meeting her for the first time.

The woman before me, who used to be submissive and timid, now seemed like a completely different person, so decisive and resolute.

Xu Xiucai opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but found himself speechless, his resentment finding nowhere to be vented.

In the end, he could only angrily fling his hand and turn away from the chicken farm.

Watching his second aunt's husband walk away, Chen Dong gently patted his second aunt's shoulder.

She gently comforted her, "Second Aunt, don't be angry. I'm here. We'll definitely make the chicken farm a great success."

“We’re ignoring my second uncle. He’s old-fashioned and doesn’t understand our aspirations.”

Chen Meiju wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and looked at Chen Dong with gratitude.

"Dongzi, thanks to you, I really don't know what I would have done today if it weren't for you."

"You gave me this opportunity to do what I want to do, and I will definitely do my best to live up to your expectations."

Chen Dong smiled and comforted her, "Second Aunt, this is our shared cause. Let's work together from now on!"

"We are not afraid of difficulties. As long as we work together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish."

After saying that, he and Guo Miao exchanged a glance, and the three of them smiled at each other.

Afterwards, Chen Dong, along with Guo Miao and his second aunt Chen Meiju, threw themselves into the busy work at the chicken farm.

It was as if the argument had just passed by like a gust of wind, and had not affected their determination to move forward in the slightest.

......

Xu Xiucai rode an old, dilapidated bicycle that looked like it was about to fall apart at any moment.

The chain kept creaking and rattling along the way, and the seat wobbled.

His body swayed with the car's bumps, but his heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.

Back in his own small courtyard in the Xu family compound, Xu Xiucai's face was so gloomy it looked like it could be wrung out, and his tightly furrowed brows resembled two knots that could not be untied.

He went inside, took a bag of tobacco from the bedroom, and then plopped down heavily on the doorstep, as if all his strength had been drained away.

Xu Xiucai would occasionally take a deep drag on his cigarette, and the pungent smoke would instantly fill the air around him, making him cough.

But he seemed completely oblivious, his eyes fixed straight ahead.

My heart was churning with unbearable pain, and the image of Chen Meiju's resolute demeanor at the chicken farm kept flashing through my mind.

As noon approached, the rest of the Xu family members gradually returned home.

Xu Maocai strode across the courtyard, each step making a thud, to call his third brother, Xu Xiucai, for dinner.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he was surprised to see that only Xu Xiucai was smoking silently, and he did not see that he had brought his wife Chen Meiju back.

Xu Maocai frowned slightly, his brows seemingly filled with doubt, and asked, "Third brother, where is your wife? Why didn't she come back with you?"

Xu Xiucai helplessly raised his head, nodded to his second brother, the movement slow and weak, and responded listlessly.

"Second brother, she...she's still at the chicken farm on the outskirts of the city."

Then, as if he had used up his last bit of strength, he put away his pipe.

Dragging his heavy, leaden steps, he followed his second brother into the main hall.

Xu Maocai paused for a moment, frowned, and followed.

The entire Xu family had already gathered around the large round table, creating a lively atmosphere.

The children laughed and played, while the adults chatted away, all waiting for dinner to be served.

Grandpa Xu Youde sat in the main seat, his back straight, his gaze sweeping over the room with an air of authority.