Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

"What nonsense are you talking about, child? Come visit your aunt's house whenever you have free time."

Fearing the child might feel burdened, He Nian added, "Your father is your father, and you are you!"

Chen Zefeng's smile froze instantly.

Thinking to myself, the Qiao family really does hold grudges. Look how long it's been, they still haven't moved on.

Of course, he didn't plead for his father either.

This will teach his father a lesson, so he'll be more careful in his words and actions in the future.

"Okay, Auntie, I understand!"

The family chatted and laughed in the sunset, creating a very warm and cozy scene.

The meal only came to an end when the last rays of the setting sun disappeared and the moon rose high in the east.

Qiao Manman packed up the barely touched braised fish and Mapo tofu for the other party, and also asked Chen Zefeng to carry the half watermelon.

"Go back soon!"

Although she said it a lot, Chen Zefeng knew that Sister Manman meant for his family to have a taste.

Chen Zefeng smiled: "Thank you, Sister Manman!"

Qiao Manman nodded, watched him leave, and then bolted the door shut.

He raised an eyebrow at Qiao Runming: "When I wasn't around, Dad came down for a stroll quite often!"

Qiao Runming chuckled awkwardly, "I'm just lying on the kang (heated brick bed) all day, I'm getting bedsores!"

The original plan was to wait until the last patch of medicine was applied before starting rehabilitation.

But the days of being "paralyzed" in bed were too unbearable, and he couldn't bear it.

Qiao Manman didn't mind his sudden movements, but the key issue was: "Your recovery is too fast, it's not a good thing. You can't exactly tell people you used a plaster!"

Dad, we're just ordinary folks. What if word gets out and some powerful or influential person needs me to get a few posts for them? What am I supposed to do then?

I haven't even collected the last two stickers you needed, where am I supposed to get them for someone else?

Qiao Manman's words were no exaggeration. Human greed is insatiable; she feared being arrested and dissected.

Therefore, despite having many opportunities to make money, Qiao Manman did not dare to make a fuss.

I was thinking that once I had accumulated some capital and gained a certain degree of influence, I would then use the resources within the system to benefit humanity.

"Tongtong, am I right in my thinking?"

"Host, please live according to your wishes, and we will do our best to protect you!"

Qiao Runming nodded guiltily: "It was my fault for acting impulsively!"

Qiao Manman comforted him, "That kid is shrewd and won't go around talking nonsense. But Dad, you also have to be careful and try not to let anyone find out anything."

In a couple of days, I'll get you a wheelchair, and then you'll be able to go for a stroll around the village.

"We'll try walking in three months, and by the end of the year, I should be fully recovered!"

Qiao Runming hummed in agreement and decided to follow his daughter's instructions and pretend to be sick at home.

The family watched the stars in the yard for a while. Around nine o'clock, they heard a clanging and banging sound outside, so Qiao Manman went out to check.

Only then did I realize that the captain and his men had returned.

Wang Defa made a special trip to Qiao Manman's house to express his gratitude: "Manman, thanks to those two packs of cigarettes, otherwise we would have had to wait until tomorrow morning to weigh them."

Qiao Manman smiled and said, "It's good that I can help. Uncle, you should go home and rest."

Wang Defa nodded: "When the grain is distributed, your uncle will reimburse you. I can't let you put money into it."

Qiao Manman waved her hand to see Wang Defa off before going back to her room to sleep.

Nobody knew that the Qin family in the commune had almost caused a huge uproar.

During the day, Qin Youbin was refused a divorce by the staff, leaving him somewhat bewildered.

Seeing that things were getting out of hand, he pulled Qiao Zhenzhen away. But no matter how much they discussed it, they couldn't come up with a solution.

"Comrade Qin, why don't you go and ask that comrade who knows how to carve seals?"

We'll prepare the letter of introduction and wait for that lady to take a vacation, or ask someone to come and help us get the marriage certificate.

"This is the first time they've seen us like this. I'm sure they'll forget what we look like soon enough!"

Qin Youbin thought it made sense, so he actually went to find the master who made the fake seal.

The master shook his head: "No, no, that chapter has already been thrown into the latrine. I injured my hand while working yesterday, and I won't be able to move it for at least a year or two!"

Actually, it works perfectly fine, there are no problems at all.

However, when he saw that the name on the letter of introduction had changed, he knew that the matter had been exposed and dared not take it over again, fearing that he would be held accountable and go to jail.

Qin Youbin understood what the other party meant, and he pleaded and begged for a long time, but his master just wouldn't agree.

At most, he would carve it himself, with his master providing guidance.

Qin Youbin was clumsy and tried several times, but he couldn't even make a round shape.

Reluctantly, they gave up and decided to go back and think of another solution.

The two strolled around the county town for a while before parting ways.

I'm afraid of being seen by acquaintances, and it would be even harder to explain.

But when Qin Youbin returned home, he became more and more unwilling to accept it.

Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin asked, "Where is your wife?"

Qin Youbin remained silent.

But he couldn't stop his family's barrage of questions.

Finally, having no other choice, she reluctantly revealed that she had been tricked into marriage.

"What? You married a criminal's daughter?"

No, no, we must get a divorce, and they have to return the bride price!

"Yes, our Qin family can't afford to lose face like this. Tomorrow, call your cousin and we'll go to the Qiao family to demand an explanation!"

Qin Youbin had no way to express his bitterness. He thought to himself that they were the ones who had schemed against Qiao Manman in the first place, and even if things escalated, he would still be in the wrong.

But he dared not contradict his own father and grandmother, for fear of being thrown out of the house.

The next day, the Qin family went to Qingshan Brigade in a large group.

Our first stop was Old Zhao's house.

Qin Erhua had just finished feeding the chickens when her cousin, uncle, and uncle's mother came over.

He greeted her with a smile, but was scolded by Old Lady Qin.

"Look at you, what kind of girlfriend did you introduce to your brother!"

"That Qiao family has bad morals; they tricked your brother into marrying the daughter of a convict!"

Qin Erhua looked bewildered: "Wasn't it Bin who was willing? The whole Qingshan Brigade knows!"

Zhao Zhong and Zhao Yong also came forward to testify: "Yes, Grandma Qin, You Bin has been dating Zhen Yatou, and we've tried to persuade him several times, but he won't listen!"

The Qin family then realized something was wrong and hurriedly asked Qin Youbin what was going on.

Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Qin Youbin had no choice but to reveal Old Lady Qiao's plan.

"Well, you surnamed Qiao, others may not know what's going on, but doesn't the Qiao family know that they've already severed ties with Qiao Manman?"

Qin Erhua's words were like adding fuel to the fire in everyone's hearts.

Qin Youbin's grandmother became even more convinced that it must be because the Qiao family's daughter couldn't get married that the Qiao family set up this scheme to have Youbin take over.

"No, we have to go to the Qiao family and make them give us an explanation!"

A group of people marched aggressively toward Old Qiao's house, instantly attracting the attention of many.

Everyone followed behind them, watching the drama unfold, but when they arrived at Old Qiao's house, they were turned away at the door.

Old Mrs. Qiao had anticipated that she would be targeted, so she sat in the yard early in the morning to wait.

She was not intimidated by the hostile Qin and Zhao families.

In short: "My house was robbed, and I don't have money to pay the bride price."

Qiao Manman's household registration has been moved, so it's impossible to change the person in charge.

Now all that's left is this brat, take her or leave her."

"Grandma, aren't you afraid we'll call the police?"

"Report! Report! Go report it quickly!"

"Arrest my old woman quickly, so she can keep Zhenbang company!"