Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 503 - 502 Spread Out

Chapter 503: Chapter 502 Spread Out

After breakfast, Xi Shu and Wuniu returned to the village.

Huo Rui and a few others followed, but they sat in the car and didn’t enter the village.

After Xi Shu returned, her mother and third sister rushed back from their aunt’s house as well.

Sister Xi Shu and her two daughters also came along.

Seeing Xi Shu and Wuniu safe and sound, they sighed in relief.

"Where did you go? What about your aunt and the others?"

Mr. Xi Shu also asked, "And what about your Grandma and the others?"

Xi Shu looked at this weak woman and this honest but cowardly man, and all she could think of was the saying, "The pitiable ones must have a detestable side."

Countless times her softheartedness had been tortured away by these two.

She replied expressionlessly, "They committed a crime and were taken away by the authorities."

Both parents exclaimed, "What? How could this happen?"

Xi Shu’s second uncle and others who had just walked in demanded, "What exactly is the matter? You need to make things clear, you silly girl."

Xi Shu turned on the TV and cast the video Luo Ning had sent her onto it.

After watching the video’s contents, Xi Shu’s parents were stunned, while her second uncle and the others, who knew a bit beforehand, were not so surprised.

What they hadn’t anticipated was that the authorities would discover this affair.

"Xi Shu, they are your Grandma, your eldest uncle, and your aunt. You must plead for mercy and get them released," they said.

"That’s right, since they are suspected of that intentional murder, but you and Wuniu are fine, you should explain to the relevant departments that this was just a family dispute," they urgently persuaded, believing that if the victim does not press charges, everything would be fine.

Xi Shu had guessed they would say this.

She ignored them and looked straight at her parents, "What do you think?"

Before Xi Shu’s parents could answer, the others began to persuade and apply pressure unhappily.

"Fourth brother, those taken away are our mother and our eldest brother and sister, you can’t be undutiful."

"You’ve given birth to five daughters, in the future, you and your husband will need support from your nephews. You can’t let them get into trouble; otherwise, our family’s reputation will be gone."

"Grandma loves you so much; you can’t break her heart."

Xi Shu’s parents, who were originally angry about the video, knew that Xi Shu’s Grandma and aunts intended to do something but never imagined they would exchange their daughter’s life for their nephew’s.

They thought Xi Shu’s Grandma was merely seeking husbands for Xi Shu and Wuniu.

"Fourth brother, Xi Shu and Wuniu are unharmed, so this sorcery for exchanging fates was just superstition, an act by mom and eldest brother seeking comfort," they reasoned.

"That’s right, Xi Shu and Wuniu are standing here just fine, but now Grandma and the others are suffering in detention, think about the pain they’re enduring."

The father, who was initially about to comfort his daughters, started to agree with their reasoning upon their explanation.

Mainly because that was his mother, and he couldn’t bear to see her at her age being taken into custody.

So he looked at Xi Shu with some guilt, "Shu Shu, your Grandma didn’t mean it, since you and Wuniu are fine, why don’t you talk to your colleague and get your Grandma released?"

Mother Xi Shu, although uncomfortable inside, also worried that if they didn’t persuade the release of the old lady now, when Grandma got out on her own, she would definitely take her anger out on them.

So she said, "Yes, your Grandma is old, if she stays inside for too long and falls ill, what then?"

"All that past stuff was just superstition, and you are okay, so let’s just forget about it."

Wuniu, hearing them speak like this, although her heart had long gone cold, still couldn’t hold back her tears.

It’s always like this; the ones who concede are forever us sisters.

Xi Shu sneered, "According to your logic, should we wait for a disaster to strike before it’s not considered superstition?"

She looked at her parents with scorn, "It’s always like this with you, generously sacrificing us sisters to please others. How filially pious and noble."

"Are you only going to be satisfied if one day all of us sisters are dead?"

Mr. Xi Shu’s face turned both green and red with the sarcasm, "Nonsense, how could we possibly wish for your death."

He fumbled with his trousers, "You’re all right now, aren’t you? Since we’re family, there’s no need for such pettiness."

Xi Shu’s expression grew even colder, "Why not be petty? If my friend hadn’t shown up in time, I would have been killed by my own grandmother, uncle, and aunt."

"If you’re such a loving family, then let’s sever ties. After that, no matter how unpetty you are, it has nothing to do with us sisters."

"No way!" This time it wasn’t just Xi Shu’s parents opposing, but her second uncle and others hurriedly protested as well.

For them, Xi Shu was a cash cow; severing ties with her was unthinkable.

Xi Shu wasn’t surprised by their reaction and pointed to the video on the TV, "If you don’t agree to sever ties, then grandma and the others can just stay inside there forever."

At this, her second uncle and the others grew anxious.

Although Grandma was unpleasant, she had always favored and looked after their three families.

Without Grandma, how could the fourth family be expected to slave away for them? They certainly didn’t want to go out and work for a living.

Her second uncle scolded with a stern face, "Xi Shu, this is outrageous. They’re your family."

Xi Shu scoffed coldly, "I don’t have such family members who plot to harm us sisters. Keep them to yourselves."

Erniu sneered with a threat, "Severing ties is impossible. If you don’t go and get your grandma and the others out, then don’t bother coming back to the Imperial Capital."

"In time, your parents will find a marriage match for you."

He didn’t believe Xi Shu could stay in the village for long, much less entertain the idea of marrying someone there.

Xi Shu raised an eyebrow, "My friend is waiting for me in the car just below the village. If you dare stop me from leaving, I’ll accuse you of kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and forcing someone into marriage."

"If you want to join Grandma, be my guest. Don’t let me return, and feel free to find me that so-called husband."

Erniu was choked for words, "You—"

He turned to his son, "Go down and take a look."

His youngest son immediately ran out, and after a while, he returned.

"There really is a car parked at the bottom of the village with someone sitting inside."

It was then that Xi Shu’s second uncle and the rest believed her.

"What exactly do you want?"

Xi Shu spread her hands, "Us sisters want to sever ties with all of you."

She emphasized, "As long as you sign the breakup letter, I’ll arrange for someone to bring Grandma back."

"Otherwise, I’m leaving the village for the Imperial Capital today. If anything happens to Grandma and the others, I won’t be responsible. Don’t expect me to care about family matters in the future."

Xi Shu’s parents, upon hearing her say this, had faces filled with distress.

How could their daughter be so heartless as to want to sever ties with them?

Just as they were thinking this, Wuniu spoke up, "We’re in favor of severing ties; we just want to sever ties with you."

Da Niu, with her two children, and Erniu also said, "Us too."

Sanniu walked over to stand beside her sisters. Even though she couldn’t speak, her presence represented her choice.