Rebirth has space, and the new love sends the bad husband to prison

"Luo Jinqiu, are you deaf? Can't you hear me? Kneel down!" Old Lady Liang waved her cane angrily. The cane was like an angry magic wand, hitting the floor fiercely, making a loud "bang bang" sound, as if it was going to collapse the whole house. Her voice was full of anger, like a blazing flame, as if it was going to burn everything to ashes.

Luo Jinqiu was frightened and shivered, with a reluctant look on her face. Her heart was like a lake swept by a strong wind, with waves rising and falling. She slowly bent her legs and was about to kneel down, but was pulled back by Liang Sumei.

"Mom, what are you doing? It's not your fault, why are you kneeling down?" Liang Sumei shouted dissatisfiedly, her voice full of heartache and dissatisfaction towards her mother. The heartache was like a warm current, instantly surging into Luo Jinqiu's heart; the dissatisfaction was like a sharp sword, piercing the authority of Old Lady Liang.

Song Yazhi stood aside, with a playful smile on her lips, like a cunning fox, making it hard to figure out. She pretended to be considerate and said, "Sumei, your mother knelt down because of you. If a son is not well-educated, it is the mother's fault. If you don't make trouble, your grandmother won't blame your mother." There was a hint of gloating in her words, as if she was enjoying a wonderful farce.

When Old Lady Liang heard what Liang Sumei said, she was very good at grasping the key points. She glared and questioned, "Am I wrong? Did I teach you to be so ungrateful? Since I married into the Liang family, I have never seen anyone as disobedient and unfilial as you. You even dare not obey the decisions of the elders!" Her voice was full of anger and majesty, like an insurmountable mountain, pressing people to breathe.

Li Haifeng stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but said sarcastically: "Today I finally saw what it means when the top beam is crooked, the bottom beams will be crooked. Aunt Liang, you can do whatever you want. We have signed the agreement, and you have put your fingerprints on it." Her words were full of sarcasm and threats, like a sharp dagger, piercing Mrs. Liang's heart.

After hearing this, Mrs. Liang's face instantly turned gloomy, like a sky covered with dark clouds. She ordered Song Yazhi: "Go and see if Guangchuan and Guangli are back?" After receiving the order, Song Yazhi immediately walked out of the room to check. Her heart was full of curiosity and expectation, as if she was waiting for a wonderful performance.

When Liang Sumei heard the agreement mentioned by Li Haifeng, she felt doubt and uneasiness in her heart. The doubt was like a fog, covering her heart; the uneasiness was like a time bomb, which could explode at any time. She secretly wondered, could it be that this agreement was signed by Old Lady Liang as a bargaining chip for the flour and food coupons? So, she couldn't help but ask Li Haifeng: "Auntie, what is the agreement you are talking about? Why have I never heard of it?" Her voice was full of doubt and vigilance, as if she was facing an unknown enemy.

Li Haifeng crossed her arms over her chest, a smug smile on her face, as if she was sure of victory. She said slowly: "Of course, this is the marriage agreement signed between our Jiang family and your Liang family. My family is willing to use 50 kilograms of food coupons and 50 kilograms of flour as a betrothal gift in exchange for you becoming the daughter-in-law of my son Jiang Fu." Her words were full of confidence and arrogance, as if announcing the arrival of a victory.

Liang Sumei couldn't help but sneer when she heard this. She said sarcastically, "Oh, Auntie, you really made a wrong calculation. I am not the only daughter in our family. My cousin Liang Qing is two years older than me and is more suitable in age. Besides, I am still young and I can't help much with housework after I marry her. Why don't you consider Liang Qing?" Fortunately, Liang Qing had already hidden in her room after learning about Jiang Fu's arrival. Otherwise, if she heard this, she would probably fight with Liang Sumei. Her words were full of sarcasm and provocation, as if she was declaring war on Li Haifeng.

"I originally wanted Liang Qing to marry into our family. But who would have thought that my precious son would have a special liking for a girl like you who is of low status and disrespectful to the elders. He kept praising you in my ear, saying that you are gentle as water and very virtuous. I couldn't persuade him and reluctantly agreed to let you in. Do you think that with the conditions of my family, who wouldn't want to marry in? Humph, you're still unwilling, what a joke!" Li Haifeng's eyes were full of sarcasm, and she continued coldly: "For all this, we have to 'thank' your good sister Liang Suling. Our family ate the mushrooms she picked up, and ended up vomiting and diarrhea, and almost lost our lives. We were in the infirmary for three days of intravenous drip before we barely recovered. Your sister, a little girl of only 10 years old, almost killed our whole family. She was young and ignorant, and this debt naturally has to be paid by you as the elder sister!" Her words were full of anger and accusations, as if she was asking Liang Sumei for a debt.

Liang Suling, who was standing aside, felt helpless for a moment after hearing what Li Haifeng said, and looked at her sister helplessly. She seemed to have become a child who had done something wrong, and her heart was full of anxiety and confusion. Her heart was like the sea surface swept by the strong wind, and the waves were surging. Liang Sumei noticed her sister's uneasiness, she gently took her sister's hand, and whispered in a soft and firm voice: "It's okay, Suling, don't worry, sister will always be with you and mother, and will not leave you." Her words were full of tenderness and firmness, like a warm sunshine, instantly illuminating Liang Suling's heart.

Hearing her sister's words, Liang Suling nodded obediently, and the anxiety in her heart was slightly relieved. She looked up at her sister, with a deep dependence and trust in her eyes. In her eyes, her sister is no longer the cowardly and indecisive person like her mother. Since waking up from drowning, her sister seems to have been reborn and turned into a warrior full of fighting spirit. At this moment, the younger sister leaned tightly on Liang Sumei, feeling the warmth and strength from her sister. This sense of security made her feel very at ease. She seemed to have a premonition that as long as her sister was there, she and her mother would no longer feel lonely and helpless. She believed that no matter how many difficulties and challenges they would encounter in the future, as long as they were with her sister, they would be able to face everything bravely.

"Aunt, I understand. I am willing to take due responsibility for my sister's mistakes." Liang Sumei's tone was calm, without the previous stubbornness and persistence, as if all the resistance disappeared at this moment. Li Haifeng saw this, and a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes. Obviously, she didn't expect Liang Sumei to compromise so easily. Her heart was full of doubts and vigilance, as if she was facing an unknown trap.

After hearing what Liang Sumei said, Mrs. Liang's frown gradually relaxed. She turned to Li Haifeng and said with a smile, "My dear, you are really admirable. You are from a cadre family and you know how to discipline people. Look, she was talking back to me just now, but after you came and said a few words, she became so well-behaved." Li Haifeng was also very proud of Mrs. Liang's praise. Her heart was full of pride and complacency, as if she was enjoying a victory feast.

Jiang Fu, who was sitting on a bench nearby, curled his lips. He crossed his legs and hunched his back, looking disdainful. He looked up at Liang Sumei and snorted, "Hmph, a man of insight is a hero. You know how to give in now, what were you doing before?" Although his words were somewhat sarcastic, Liang Sumei seemed not to hear them and just glanced at him indifferently. Her heart was filled with disgust and contempt, as if she was looking at a nasty fly.

Old Lady Liang turned to her daughter-in-law Luo Jinqiu and said, "Luo Jinqiu, go find some clean clothes for Sumei to change into, so she can go back with her mother-in-law in a decent manner." Luo Jinqiu responded and got up reluctantly to look for clothes. Her heart was filled with helplessness and worry, as if she was facing an unavoidable disaster.

Liang Sumei looked at everyone's satisfied expressions and felt very contemptuous. She took a deep breath, calmed down, and spoke to Li Haifeng again: "Auntie, you know, I fell into the water today and my whole body was soaked. I just woke up not long ago and my body has not fully recovered. If I go home with you like this now, I'm afraid I will have to lie on your bed for several days before I can get out of bed. Moreover, you are a cadre family. Although your son's wedding cannot be a grand ceremony, there must be a simple toast ceremony, right? In my current state, I'm afraid I can't complete the ceremony smoothly. It's not auspicious for your family if the new daughter-in-law falls ill and stays in bed when she arrives. So, I hope you can give me a few days to let me recover before going. Do you think what I said makes sense?" Her words were full of reason and calmness, as if she was negotiating with the enemy.

Li Haifeng felt an inexplicable sense of vigilance. She keenly felt that Liang Sumei, a seemingly innocent girl, seemed to be secretly planning something to play tricks on her. However, Li Haifeng was not afraid. She knew the thoughts of the Liang family very well. The people in the Liang family were like hungry wolves, eager to marry off Liang Sumei, the "burden", as soon as possible so that they could occupy the 50 kilograms of flour and 50 kilograms of food coupons with peace of mind. In their eyes, Liang Sumei was just a bargaining chip that could be exchanged, and there was no family affection at all. As for Liang Sumei's mother Luo Jinqiu and her sister Liang Suling, although they were on Liang Sumei's side, Li Haifeng could see clearly. Luo Jinqiu was a typical coward who had lived under the shadow of the Liang family all his life and had no opinion at all. Liang Suling was even more of a coward. She had been bullied by the Liang family since she was a child, and the signs of resistance had long been extinguished by the Liang family's long-term oppression. Therefore, Li Haifeng had a bottom line in her heart. She understood that even if Liang Sumei had some tricks up her sleeve, she had no conditions to use them. The Liang family would not give her any support, but would try every means to stop her. Luo Jinqiu and Liang Suling, the two so-called "helpers", were just decorations and could not play any substantial role at all. Her heart was full of confidence and arrogance, as if she was in control of everything.