After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 119 Blame Your Own Blindness

Chapter 119: Chapter 119 Blame Your Own Blindness

And next to her, Xixi, likely too young to grasp the taste of sorrow, had a faint calmness on her face; by comparison, Xie Qifen seemed excessively tense.

Upon seeing this, Su Yu couldn’t help but sport a barely noticeable smile, feeling secretly pleased with herself.

She thought that Xie Qifen managing to step out to buy medicine was surely the initial success of the "husband-controlling technique" she’d taught.

"Big sister, the method I told you about works, doesn’t it? Men, you see, need to be handled properly. Let up even slightly, and troubles are bound to arise."

Su Yu said this half-jokingly, half-seriously, her eyes twinkling with a sly spark.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qifen’s face turned slightly red, and an indefinable sense of vanity rose within her, "I... I actually haven’t tried it yet!" Hidden in her words were hesitation and a trace of fear of the unknown outcome.

For Xie Qifen, Su Yu’s advice was undoubtedly a gamble, and every time she thought of it, her heart felt as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible hand.

Thoughts of trying had surfaced multiple times, yet were always hindered by a towering wall of worries in her mind, preventing her from putting them into action.

But the money had been paid, and the medicine bought; perhaps when Yuanyou found out about the expenditure, aside from feeling pained, he might also understand the hard efforts made for his health and thus soften his heart.

Su Yu deeply understood that in this era, most women viewed their husbands as the heavens in their lives. Asking them to suddenly become tough and independent was as difficult as moving mountains and filling seas.

"Alright, then I’ll wish you all the best in advance."

While Su Yu said this, she couldn’t help but feel a secret concern for Sister-in-law He.

She was well aware of Yuanyou’s temper; if he found out Sister-in-law He had decided on her own to buy the medicine, an accusation would inevitably follow, hardly settling down without a quarrel, and it might even spark a bigger storm.

Indeed, Su Yu’s worries were not unfounded.

As Xie Qifen carefully carried the steaming bowl of medicine, full of expectation, towards Yuanyou, his face instantly darkened like storm clouds.

Yuanyou too had secretly sought medical advice before, yet to little avail.

Recently, he had felt some improvement, but it was still unstable, and he was planning to continue the treatment for a few more doses to consolidate the effects.

Unexpectedly, his own woman had taken matters into her own hands, forcefully intervening.

Angered and humiliated, he thought if this matter spread, where would his face be? In a moment, his anger flared up like kindling ignited.

He suddenly swung his hand, and the bowl of medicine flew towards Xie Qifen like an uncontrolled arrow.

The scalding liquid penetrated her clothes and touched her skin; though it did not cause severe burns, the pin-pricking pain was memorable.

Looking at the chaos on the floor, feeling the burning pain on her body and considering the cost and effort put into the medicine, Xie Qifen’s last line of defense utterly collapsed.

She raised her hand, and years of pent-up emotions burst forth at that moment. The sharp sound of a slap echoed throughout the courtyard, striking Yuanyou’s face heavily, catching him completely off guard, his face a picture of astonishment.

"Yuanyou, do you think my kindness to you is a given? You yourself are not striving for betterment, have I ever complained? Have I ever made you lose face in public? All I did was care for your health, looking after the household, taking a few doses of medicine, and this is how you treat me, resorting to hitting and scolding at a whim, what hope is there for such days?"

Years of repression and grievances, once finding an outlet, burst forth like a long-imprisoned torrent, breaking free of its bonds, Xie Qifen’s voice carried an undeniable force, as if to let the entire village know her grievances and awakening.

Su Yu was right indeed; she was not in the wrong. Yuanyou lacked understanding, and there was no need for her to continue to accommodate him and compromise.

The sunlight filtered through the sparse window lattice, casting upon Xie Qifen’s furrowed brows, the stifled anger seemingly finding a crack for release under the light.

Seeing the broken porcelain pieces and the spilled medicine on the ground, like the unhealable cracks in her heart, a fire of nameless anger emerged in Xie Qifen.

She sneered coldly, her eyes flickering with a resolute light. Since her life had already fallen apart, she might as well shatter it completely.

With a sudden sweep of her arm, the teapot and dishes on the table flew off, crashing to the ground. The crisp sound of breaking echoed in the cramped space, like the cries from deep within her heart.

"You, a coward in disguise!"

Xie Qifen shouted angrily, grasping the wooden chair beside her and hurling it towards Meng Yuanyou like a storm.

Words and actions echoed each other, each curse accompanied by a throw, filling the room with a thick smell of gunpowder.

Facing this sudden storm, Meng Yuanyou seemed helpless. He tried to interject, but each attempt was cut off by flying objects, forcing him to dodge left and right, like a powerless game of evasion.

"I must have been blind to entrust myself to a wretch like you!"

Each scolding struck like a hammer, pounding against Meng Yuanyou’s heart.

As Xie Qifen’s scolding grew more intense, the fear in Meng Yuanyou’s heart rose like a tide.

He knew all too well that such an argument would undoubtedly expose his incompetence, making him the laughingstock of the village.

Village life was calm and monotonous, any small incident could cause a great stir.

The quarrel at the Meng family quickly drew the attention of neighboring villagers. The crowd gathered like a tide, surrounding the Meng family’s courtyard, making it impenetrable.

Even though the noise penetrated the courtyard walls, the exact cause remained a mystery, leading to rampant speculation among the onlookers.

In a flurry of murmurs, the faces of Old Man Niu and Old Madam Niu grew exceedingly grim.

They were well aware that if the reason behind the quarrel were to leak, it would be a devastating blow to Meng Yuanyou.

The two exchanged anxious glances. Third Sister Zhao, Meng Yuanyou’s mother, hurriedly stepped outside, trying to calm the escalating situation.

"It’s just some angry words between a couple, it’ll be fine in a bit. Please, everyone, go back home."

Third Sister Zhao’s tone was pleading, trying to disperse the crowd of onlookers.

However, there were always those who were not willing to let it go, wanting to get to the bottom of things.

"Aunt Zhao, although Sister Qifen is usually hot-tempered, she is also sensible. Why is she acting so out of character today?"

The busybodies persisted in their inquiries, with Third Sister Zhao forcing a smile, trying to gloss over the situation.

At this point, Meng Yuanfeng, Yuanyou’s father, could no longer stand by. With a stern face, he spoke in an unquestionable tone:

"Every family has its own difficult scripture to recite. By gathering around and gawping, do you not fear trouble coming to your door? Disperse!"

Under Meng Yuanfeng’s firm stance, the crowd gradually dispersed, leaving behind a mess in the house.

Leaning against the wall, Xie Qifen gasped for breath. Behind the anger lay deep exhaustion.

Meng Yuanyou’s voice echoed in the room, mixed with shock and confusion:

"Have you... gone mad?"

Xie Qifen snorted coldly, a hint of mockery in her eyes, "I just regret realizing too late. The humiliation I endured over the years at the Meng family was all because of my own blindness."

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