Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Yi Zhonghai's face became very serious. His weathered eyes stared at Banggeng closely, revealing severity and disappointment in his eyes, like two cold rays of light, trying to penetrate the stubbornness and rebelliousness in Banggeng's heart.

"Bang Geng, how can you be so unfilial? Think about it, how much has your mother sacrificed for you?"

Yi Zhonghai's voice rose a few notches, with a reproachful tone in his voice. The voice echoed in the empty courtyard, like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he pointed at Banggeng with his finger, his voice trembling slightly, and his fingers seemed to express his deep sorrow for Banggeng.

"The first time you were beaten by your mother, it was because you stole something. Stealing is such a bad behavior! Your mother beat you to let you know what is right and what is wrong. She didn't want you to go astray, she hoped you could become an upright person."

Yi Zhonghai's heart was full of helplessness. He looked at Banggeng as if he was looking at a child lost in the dark, hoping that he could find his way home.

He thought of Qin Huairu's daily hard work, and felt even more angry at Banggeng's ignorance.

"And the second time, you actually quarreled and fought with your father. Your father is in poor health, and as a son, you not only did not understand him, but also quarreled and fought with him. How difficult was it for your mother in the middle? She beat you to make you understand the importance of respecting elders and family harmony."

A trace of helplessness flashed across Yi Zhonghai's eyes. He looked at Banggeng as if he was looking at an ignorant child.

He was well aware of the complexity of this family. Jia Dongxu's health had been poor, and Qin Huairu had to shoulder the burden of the family alone. However, Banggeng was so ignorant, which made him feel extremely sorry. And Jia Zhang was also a stubborn and unreasonable person.

"Your mother works hard every day to run the family. She has to take care of your sick father, earn money to support the family, and worry about your growth. She is exhausted for you and the family. And what about you? Not only are you ungrateful, you also say such hurtful words."

Yi Zhonghai's voice was full of regret. He shook his head and continued.

He sighed secretly in his heart, why didn't this child understand Qin Huairu's painstaking efforts?

Qin Huairu has devoted her youth and sweat to this family, but Banggeng is so ungrateful.

"Bang Geng, you are not a child anymore, you should be sensible. Everything your mother does is for your own good, why don't you understand? Your behavior will make your mother very sad."

There was a hint of anger in Yi Zhonghai's eyes. He looked at Bang Geng as if he wanted to see through him.

He hopes that Banggeng can realize his mistakes at this moment, apologize to Qin Huairu, and save this family that is on the verge of breaking up.

"Now, apologize to your mother immediately."

Yi Zhonghai's voice was firm and powerful. He looked at Bang Geng without any doubt, hoping that he could realize his mistake.

However, when Bang Geng heard Yi Zhonghai's criticism, he not only showed no remorse, but turned his head to the side, muttering: "I don't want an apology, she doesn't treat me as her own son."

There was a hint of stubbornness and rebellion in his eyes.

Qin Huairu looked at Banggeng's appearance and the anger in her heart was ignited again.

"You are such a heartless thing. I have given so much to this family, and you treat me like this."

Qin Huairu's voice trembled and tears flowed uncontrollably. She thought of the hard work she had endured over the years. She had to get up before dawn every day to cook, wash clothes, take care of Jia Dongxu, and go out to work to earn money.

But what he got in return was Banggeng's misunderstanding and resentment, as well as Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu's unreasonable and random insults.

Yi Zhonghai frowned, looked at Banggeng seriously and said, "Banggeng, you can't be so willful. Your mother works hard for this family, you should be grateful. If you continue like this, what will you do when you grow up?"

Yi Zhonghai's heart was full of worries. He knew that if Banggeng's character did not change, he would suffer in the future.

Other people in the yard also began to blame Bang Geng.

Uncle Yan Bugui shook his head and said, "Bang Geng, you are such an ignorant child. Your mother has had such a hard life, how could you hurt her like this?"

Yan Bugui thought to himself, this child is really spoiled, Qin Huairu is such a good daughter-in-law, working hard in this family, but Banggeng doesn't know how to cherish her. He looked at Banggeng with disappointment in his eyes.

The second uncle Liu Haizhong also echoed: "That's right, you should know what's right and apologize to your mother immediately."

Liu Haizhong felt that as the elder in the courtyard, it was his responsibility to educate Banggeng.

He thought of his own children. Although they could be naughty sometimes, under his training, they at least knew how to respect their elders.

However, Bang Geng remained unmoved. He stood there with his hands folded across his chest, looking nonchalant.

He felt that these people didn't understand him, they only favored his mother, and no one really cared about his feelings.

Banggeng secretly swore in his heart that he must let them know how powerful he is.

Seeing this, Jia Zhang quickly got up and walked to Banggeng, holding his hand and said, "Banggeng, just listen to your uncle and apologize to your mother. We are a family, we can't keep making trouble like this."

Jia Zhang was very anxious, she knew that if Qin Huairu really left, this family would be over.

Although she was sometimes dissatisfied with Qin Huairu, she also understood the importance of Qin Huairu to this family.

Bang Geng shook off Jia Zhang's hand and said loudly, "I won't! She is not a good mother at all."

Banggeng's voice was full of anger and grievance, and tears were welling up in his eyes, but he tried hard to hold them back.

Qin Huairu acted as if she was about to faint from anger. Sha Zhu was about to go over to support her, but Qin Huairu dodged him.

Shazhu turned around somewhat awkwardly, glared at Banggeng and said, "Banggeng, if you keep talking nonsense like this, I will beat you up, believe it or not."

Sha Zhu was very angry about Bang Geng's behavior. He always felt sorry for Qin Huairu and felt that she had suffered too much injustice in this family.

He looked at the stick, his eyes full of anger, as if he wanted to burn the stick to ashes.

Banggeng was frightened by Shazhu's aura, but he still bit his lips stubbornly and refused to admit his mistake.

"Hey...boy, do you want to be beaten?"

Bang Geng listened to Sha Zhu's threat, but still stiffened his neck, looking unconvinced: "I won't apologize, she is not a good mother."

Although Bang Geng was a little scared, he was too stubborn to give in. He felt that he had done nothing wrong, so why should he apologize?

Qin Huairu looked at the stubborn Bang Geng and felt extremely disappointed. She said coldly, "Humph, I don't care about his son either."

Yi Zhonghai stamped his feet in anxiety when he saw this. He turned to Qin Huairu again, and said in a more earnest tone: "Huairu, look at Jia Dongxu lying in bed now. What will he do without you? And this guy, although he is not sensible now, he will understand your painstaking efforts when he grows up. If you leave like this, this family will really fall apart. Our courtyard has always been a civilized courtyard, and we can't let your family's reputation be ruined because of this little thing."

Yi Zhonghai's heart was filled with helplessness. He didn't want to see the family break up like this. He hoped that Qin Huairu could stay and continue to maintain the integrity of the family.

People in the courtyard also persuaded Qin Huairu: "Yes, Huairu, life is not always smooth sailing, just make do with it. Every family has its ups and downs. If you get divorced, your future life may not be easy."

The third uncle Yan Bugui pushed his glasses and said earnestly: "Huai Ru, you have to think it over carefully. Divorce is not a trivial matter. If you return to the countryside, your life will be so difficult. You should think about this carefully."

Yan Bugui thought to himself that Qin Huairu was a good woman, and it would be a pity if they divorced like this.

Second uncle Liu Haizhong also nodded in agreement: "Yes, the Jia family is indeed doing something wrong now, but who doesn't make mistakes? Give them a chance to correct their mistakes and live a good life in the future."

Liu Haizhong felt that as an elder in the courtyard, he should persuade them to reconcile rather than to separate. He hoped that Qin Huairu could forgive the Jia family and start a new life.

Qin Huairu sneered, her eyes full of disdain. "It's so easy for you to say that. You only care about the reputation of the courtyard. Have you ever thought about me? I work like a slave in the Jia family, doing housework and taking care of patients all day long, and I have to endure this. Do you think I can continue to endure it?"

There was a hint of grief and anger in her voice, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.

Qin Huairu looked at the people in the yard, and her heart was full of disappointment. She knew that these people only cared about her on the surface, and in fact they cared more about the reputation of the yard.

"I have given so much to this family, but what have I gained? Is it the beatings and scoldings from Jia Zhang, or the misunderstanding from Bang Geng? You all talk without any hesitation, thinking that I should just make do with my life. But this is not your life, how can you understand my pain?"

Qin Huairu glanced at everyone in the yard, her heart filled with disappointment.

As for Jia Dongxu's complaints, Qin Huairu did not say anything. After all, Qin Huairu did not treat Jia Dongxu well during this period, nor did she treat him well. However, this was what Jia Dongxu deserved.

She felt that Jia Dongxu was a selfish person who only cared about enjoying himself and never cared about her feelings.

Qin Huairu no longer had any feelings for Jia Dongxu in her heart and only hoped to leave this home as soon as possible.

"Uncle, you keep saying that you are doing this for the reputation of the courtyard, but I am also a human being, and I have my own feelings."

Qin Huairu looked at Yi Zhonghai and said coldly: "This family has made me feel disappointed. I don't want to continue living like this."

Qin Huairu's eyes revealed firmness and determination. She had made up her mind to leave this home, and no matter what difficulties she encountered, she would not back down.

Sha Zhu was listening to this, feeling a little sorry. He looked at Qin Huairu and said, "Huairu, I know it's not easy for you, but this child is still young and doesn't understand. Don't argue with him. Maybe when he grows up, he will understand how good you are."

Sha Zhu has always had special feelings for Qin Huairu, and he doesn't want to see Qin Huairu get hurt.

He felt that Banggeng was just a child, and when he grew up, he would definitely understand Qin Huairu's painstaking efforts.

Qin Huairu turned her head, looked at Sha Zhu, and said, "Sha Zhu, don't try to persuade me. I have already decided that I will divorce. I don't want to suffer in this family anymore. I want to live for myself."

Qin Huairu's heart was filled with anticipation and fear for the future.

She knew that after leaving this home, she would face many difficulties and challenges, but Qin Huairu was ready. She didn't want to be bound by this family anymore, she wanted to pursue her own happiness.

When Jia Zhang heard Qin Huairu's determination, she started crying again.

"Huai Ru, you can't leave. If you leave, our family will really be over. I promise not to scold you anymore, and Bang Geng will be obedient, so just stay."

Jia Zhang's heart was filled with fear and helplessness. She knew that if Qin Huairu left, the family would really break up.

Banggeng still looked stubborn and stood there without saying a word.

Although he was a little scared in his heart, his stubbornness made him unwilling to bow his head.

Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang and Bang Geng without any hesitation in her heart.

"You don't have to say anymore. I've had enough. This family has no meaning to me anymore." After saying that, Qin Huairu turned around and prepared to leave.

Everyone in the yard was stunned. They didn't expect Qin Huairu to be so determined. Yi Zhonghai saw this and hurriedly stopped Qin Huairu.

"Huai Ru, don't be impulsive. Let's talk it over. If you really get divorced, what will you do with your life in the future? Have you thought about this?"

Yi Zhonghai's heart was filled with anxiety. He didn't want to see the family break up like this, and he hoped Qin Huairu could reconsider it.

Qin Huairu stopped and looked at Yi Zhonghai. "Uncle, I've made up my mind. No matter how difficult my future life will be, I'm willing to face it. It's better than being bullied in this family."

Qin Huairu's eyes revealed firmness and determination. She had made up her mind to leave this home, and no matter what difficulties she encountered, she would not back down.

"Leave if you want..."

A voice came from the other side. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. Oh, it was Jia Dongxu.

Ah? Is it Jia Dongxu?

At this time, Jia Dongxu had been crawling over from the bed. Just now, he climbed down from the bed and fell heavily, but the quarrel outside was so loud that no one noticed Jia Dongxu's screams in the room.

Jia Dongxu heard that Qin Huairu wanted to divorce him, and similarly, he no longer wanted Qin Huairu as his wife.

So, when he heard everyone trying to stop Qin Huairu, Jia Dongxu quickly crawled out of the house. He had had enough of Qin Huairu, and if he wanted to keep her, he was afraid that he would die.

Moreover, according to Qin Huairu's personality, if the divorce was not successful, Jia Dongxu felt that Qin Huairu would definitely torture him again.

Jia Dongxu didn't want to wait for Qin Huairu to continue to torture him at home.

Although his mother, Jia Zhang, is at home now, there are always times when she is careless.

What if that vicious woman becomes angry and kills herself?

Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, the people in the courtyard were also stunned. How come one after another wanted to get a divorce?

The atmosphere in the yard became extremely tense, and no one knew what to do. This family farce seemed to have reached an irreversible point.

The entire courtyard seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze, and everyone's heart was filled with worry and helplessness.

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