The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 155: Tearing Off the Mask—Who Gets the Short End of the Stick?

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Tearing Off the Mask—Who Gets the Short End of the Stick?

Those present all wore solemn expressions.

The other women were intimidated, seeing the situation was not going to end well, and worried that the Wei family truly offended the scholar, they were about to come over to persuade when even the usually mild-tempered Hui Niang couldn’t take it anymore.

She was so angry her fingertips were trembling.

"Have you said enough?"

"What do you mean by sending her back? Wan Niang is a person, not an object!"

Hui Niang took a deep breath, her eyes red.

She felt heartache for Wan Niang.

"Back then, that child’s hands were frozen and pus-filled, her shoes soaked, yet she went to the mountains daily to gather firewood. Where were you, Hu Family?"

"Don’t give me that excuse about being snowed in and unable to return! Clearly, there was enough firewood for winter, yet your mother wouldn’t let her use it."

"The clothes she wore didn’t fit, and they weren’t even lined with warm cotton. In the cold weather, she rose early and stayed out late to break holes in the frozen river to wash clothes. How could she endure it? I don’t understand, how does your father have the face to say he cares for this niece?"

"And don’t say your father is often away and can’t look after her. It’s not as if there were no people at Hu Family. Are they all blind? How old was Wan Niang then? How much suffering did she endure at Hu Family? And yet here you are, thinking you have the right to make decisions for her?"

Hu Yaozu never imagined being scolded so harshly by Hui Niang.

Well, country women are domineering and unreasonable, anyway. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

His gaze slid coldly from Hui Niang to Zhao Yu.

"Zhao Yu, I have some influence with Mr. Chu. If you want to return to the academy, I can help."

"If it comes to a complete fallout, I won’t be the one who loses out."

He was just about to ask Zhao Yu to help persuade the Wei family not to be stubborn when he was pushed hard.

It was Yu Family.

Compared to Hui Niang, she was much less civil.

Yu Family worked on the farm, and she was quite strong.

Though Hu Yaozu was a man, he wasn’t built for carrying or lifting and didn’t expect Yu Family to act this way, immediately stumbling back a few steps.

He was utterly embarrassed.

"Get lost! Who are you threatening?"

Yu Family lashed out harshly: "Who do you think you are?! A scholar, really?"

"What a so-called shining pupil of the teacher? Bah! If I were Mr. Chu, I’d bang my head against a wall for teaching you this way."

Yu Family was well aware of Mr. Chu’s shortcomings.

But there were only a few teachers, and it was already fortunate to have one at all. It wasn’t their place to be picky in the countryside.

She had planned to show humility when visiting Mr. Chu, offering money or gifts. But now...

Yu Family abandoned the idea.

"You may know how to read, but your knowledge’s gone to the dogs. Seems Mr. Chu didn’t even teach you the basics. Such is his level."

"Teaching is for shaping people! If someone lacks integrity, what good is their knowledge, accomplishments, or fame? They’re still a scoundrel."

"Now I’m thinking whether it’s even worth it to return to the academy."

Hu Yaozu clenched his fists tighter and tighter.

Yu Family was indeed as fiery as his mother had said.

Zhao Yu lacked the foundation, and the teacher already looked down on him; he wouldn’t take him back.

While Yu Family found satisfaction in her words now, she’d be weeping and begging at the academy later, and he wouldn’t lift a finger to help.

Yu Family shielded Hui Niang behind her and snapped at Hu Yaozu.

"Wan Niang’s surname is Yu, not Hu! She’s with the Wei family now; what business is it of yours!"

"My sister is a good mother-in-law, treating her like her own daughter. The family is now under Wan Niang’s control. She’s living well with the Wei family; why are you so eager to stir up trouble?"

"If you truly cared for her, why incite the couple to separate? What are you really after? If they divorced, where would she go? How would she survive?"

"You’re showing up at someone else’s doorstep, saying these offensive things, betting my sister and brother-in-law are easy to bully, aren’t you!"

Hu Yaozu’s eyes darkened, but his presence was weak, lacking any intimidation: "Seems we can’t reach an understanding."

"If Wei Shen were a good match, I’d have no complaints, but is he?"

"This time, I came to save you face; if my father comes next time, what advantage would you have?"

Wei Shouzhong, who had remained silent, finally spoke up.

"If your family has any dissatisfaction, it’s your father who should come to me."

Shunzi, having watched the drama enthusiastically: ...

Why did the momentum drop?

Shunzi helped with a fierce look: "Did you hear that? My uncle said find somewhere cool to go off and cool down. It’s not your place to come here flaunting your might, nor can you pretend you’re an elder. You’ve maybe learned a few words, but you’ve let it inflate your head."

"Even Yang Weiweng, Mr. Yang, who once excelled in exams, didn’t carry such airs."

The crowd plunged into dead silence.

Hu Yaozu was so angry he nearly fainted.

Wei Shouzhong continued: "And what if your father comes? Do you think our Wei family will fear him? Even if he barges in, if Wan Niang doesn’t acknowledge this uncle, our Wei family won’t recognize Hu family as relatives either."

"Since we’re no longer relatives, there’s no need to save face for you."

"We definitely aren’t afraid of blowing this up. You didn’t fear the commotion; go back and ask your father if he dares to cause trouble."

"Why don’t you go investigate what your family did in the past and see if your parents can say anything with pride."

Having said that, he turned to Hui Niang.

"Let’s go."

Hu Dalang came running over at this point.

He had heard from villagers returning that Erlang headed towards Zhao Family Village and had a bad feeling.

But he came too late.

Hu Dalang felt momentarily overwhelmed.

He hurried to apologize.

"Uncle, Aunt, Erlang has always held Wan Niang in high regard, and upon hearing this matter, he couldn’t accept it and said things in anger, confused; please don’t mind him."

Hu Yaozu realized he had acted impulsively too.

But...

But he barely got a word in!!

He was repeatedly suppressed.

Reflecting on this made him more aggrieved.

His emotions had been steady, but as soon as it involved Yu Tingwan, he couldn’t control himself.

He couldn’t possibly curse and shout at the entire Wei and Zhao families.

It would be quite disrespectful.

Wei Shouzhong didn’t stop his strides.

Yu Family sneered sarcastically, "Oh, so your family has someone sensible after all."

Hu Dalang gave a wry smile.

What sensible person.

He was just worried that Erlang would offend the Wei family and blame it on Wan Niang.

A woman marrying into her husband’s family wouldn’t have it easy if she wasn’t liked.

His wife, Mrs. Xiao... wasn’t she just an example?

Mrs. Xiao had suffered, and it was just as well—she wasn’t easy to deal with.

But thinking of Wan Niang suffering, Hu Dalang felt uneasy.

After all, he regarded Wan Niang as his sister.

Shunzi, by nature coarse, spat on the ground in front of the two brothers of the Hu family and merrily dashed off: "Uncle, Aunt, going the same way, let’s go together."

But after a few steps, he still felt unsatisfied.

He turned and quickly walked up to Hu Yaozu.

"Do you think the young couple isn’t a match?"

Too many unpleasant things, Hu Yaozu was seething, nearly losing control of his expression.

But before he could utter a word.

He was grabbed by his clothes by Shunzi and lifted up.

Hu Yaozu was forced into the air, his feet leaving the ground.

Shunzi unexpectedly hoisted him high.

He didn’t say anything threatening.

His actions were swift.

So swift that no one had time to react.

Shunzi delivered a fierce kick, sending him flying.

"Off you go!"