Chapter 867 Scapegoat (1)
Chapter 867 Scapegoat (1)
Because the original owner looked like her grandmother Bai Suqi, she was not favored by her parents from a young age.
Even when the original owner was born, the original owner's parents wanted to throw her away, but Bai Suqi stopped them, and the two gave up the plan.
However, he felt even more disgusted with the original owner and treated him even worse.
The original owner had never even drunk milk when he was a child.
As the original owner grew up, especially after having younger siblings, her treatment became even worse. Not only did she not eat well, but she also had to take on the responsibility of caring for them. If they cried or made a fuss, she would be beaten.
When it was time for her to go to school, her parents wouldn't let her attend.
With their parents leading the way, the original owner's younger siblings also disrespected her, often bullying her, even beating and scolding her, and treating her like a servant was a common occurrence.
The original owner ended up at the very bottom of the family.
Later, when the original owner's younger siblings couldn't afford the tuition, the original owner's parents sold him to a mute man at a high price.
Even after the original owner got married, her parents often made her come home to do chores.
They not only gave the original owner work, but they also didn't feed her.
Later, when his younger siblings got married and came back for the New Year, the original owner did all the housework, and they could just sit and enjoy themselves.
The original owner did object, but whenever she did, her mother, Huang Xiu, would start crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide.
At this point, many people will stand up and persuade the original owner.
Not only would she advise the original owner, but she would also go to the original owner's in-laws' house to persuade the original owner's parents-in-law, saying that although the original owner had married into their family, she could not completely ignore her parents.
The original owner's parents-in-law were honest people. Every time they heard such words, they would advise the original owner to fulfill her filial duties and not to worry about them.
The original owner was extremely frustrated, and eventually exploded.
On New Year's Eve, the original owner poisoned the food of the whole family, killing them all, including himself.
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When Xu Jinhuan transmigrated, Xu Changsong and Huang Xiu were arranging marriages for the original owner of the body. In other words, they were looking at who would offer the highest dowry, and that's who they would marry the original owner to.
"What use are you? You can't even get married. I've raised you for nothing." Huang Xiu said with a gloomy face. "Other people's daughters get dowries of over 200,000 yuan, but for you, I want 180,000 yuan, and everyone else thinks it's too much."
Xu Jinhuan sneered and said, "Don't you even look at what you've done to me? I'm as skinny as a stick, obviously malnourished. What normal person would want me?"
"You dare talk back?" Huang Xiu was furious and reached out to grab her ear.
Xu Jinhuan dodged, and Huang Xiu, unable to catch him, became even more enraged: "You've really grown wings, daring to hide from your own mother! Come here, or I'll beat you up!"
Xu Jinhuan rolled her eyes. Only a fool would go over there.
Huang Xiu flew into a rage and strode over to slap her, but Xu Jinhuan quickly dodged.
Huang Xiu, having missed several times, grew even angrier, especially seeing Xu Jinhuan's face, which resembled her mother-in-law's. Her hatred intensified, and she said to the children watching the commotion:
"Go and close the gate, and then help me catch your eldest sister."
Several children responded enthusiastically, excitedly going to close the door, and then excitedly chasing after Xu Jinhuan.
Xu Jinhuan picked up a bamboo pole from the ground and lashed it at several people, some getting hit on the calves, others on the waist...
Soon after, several cries of anguish rang out in the courtyard.
"Mom, you have to do something about my older sister, she hit me."
The one speaking was Xu Ce, the third son in the family. He was eleven years old this year. Because he was the only boy in the family, he had always treated the original owner worse. He had even poured water on the original owner because the water the original owner poured for him was too hot.
Later, it was Xu Changsong and Huang Xiu who, worried that the original owner would be disfigured and unable to marry, stopped Xu Ce from doing this.
Seeing her precious son injured, Huang Xiu exploded. She looked at Xu Jinhuan as if she were an enemy and said viciously, "You little bitch, how dare you hit your brother? You've really grown bold. I'll teach you a lesson today."
As she spoke, she charged toward Xu Jinhuan with a fierce expression.
Xu Jinhuan opened the door and ran outside.
He ran while shouting, "Help! My mom is going to kill me! My younger brother and sister are going to kill me!"
She shouted at the top of her lungs, and the system amplified her voice so that everyone nearby could hear it.
Regardless of what they were doing, everyone came out of their homes.
The officials, especially those receiving their superiors, were visibly displeased.
What's going on now?
Didn't he tell them beforehand to behave themselves and not cause trouble these few days?
The village chief gave the secretary a wink, and the secretary made up an excuse to come out of the office.
He rushed outside and immediately saw Xu Jinhuan running towards the courtyard.
He said in an unpleasant tone, "What are you shouting for?"
"My mother wants to kill me, Secretary, you have to help me!" Xu Jinhuan cried out loudly.
"Alright, stop shouting. Some leaders are coming to inspect today. If you have something to do, go home first. I'll come to your house tonight to take care of it for you, okay?" the secretary said in a low voice.
Xu Jinhuan said with a distressed expression, "How am I supposed to go back? Didn't you hear what I was saying? My mother wants to kill me, and my younger siblings are helping her to kill me too. I'm not going to survive, so why should I care about the leaders' inspection?"
With that, Xu Jinhuan pushed past the Party Secretary and rushed into the leader's office.
At this moment, Huang Xiu rushed over carrying a kitchen knife. When she saw the Party Secretary, she couldn't stop in time and bumped into him.
The secretary was knocked off balance by her and fell to the ground.
Huang Xiu rushed to help him up: "Secretary, are you alright? Are you okay? I didn't mean to, I was chasing after my brat."
The secretary pushed her hand away, stood up, and suppressed his anger, saying, "If the child has done something wrong, just educate her properly. What's with the shouting and killing?"
Huang Xiu said with some grievance, "I also want to educate her properly, but she won't listen to me and even hits her younger brother."
The secretary took a deep breath, glanced at the kitchen knife on the ground, and said, "Even so, you can't chase her with a kitchen knife. Go chase the child now, and come back to me tonight to get this kitchen knife."
Huang Xiu hesitated.
The Party Secretary laughed in exasperation: "Are you afraid I'll embezzle your kitchen knife?"
Huang Xiu shook her head vigorously: "Of course I didn't mean that, it's just... I just need it for cooking later."
"Is this the only knife you own?" The secretary's face darkened. "Go after your daughter! If she causes a scene in the office, your family's subsidy for this year will be..."
The secretary stopped there.
Huang Xiu instantly understood and hurriedly looked at Xu Jinyi, who was running towards the office.
When Xu Jinhuan saw that she was chasing after him, he quickened his pace, pushed open the office door, and cried, "Boss, please help me! My mother wants to kill me!"
The village chief glanced at the leader and noticed that the leader's expression was not good.
She was extremely anxious and cursed Old Wang inwardly for being useless, unable to even stop a young girl.
When a leader sees that someone has already rushed into the office, he naturally can't pretend to be deaf and dumb, otherwise, if word gets out, it will damage his reputation.
He looked at Xu Jinhuan and said kindly, "Little girl, what happened? Tell us, and we will do our best to help you if we can."
"Really?" Xu Jinhuan looked at her leader expectantly.
The leader nodded.
Xu Jinhuan recounted his ordeal at home, describing how miserable it was. Even the usually cold-hearted leader couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy upon hearing it.
He looked at the village chief beside him and asked, "Is that so?"
The village chief quickly shook his head: "...No, right?"
He looked at Xu Jinhuan and asked, "Xiao Xu, are you saying this on purpose to get back at your parents?"
Xu Jinhuan glanced at him, then pulled up his sleeve to show everyone the wounds on his arm, saying, "These were all from my mom whipping me, just because I thought the water was too cold and wouldn't go to the river to wash my clothes."
Everyone frowned as they looked at the numerous wounds on her arm.
This clearly didn't happen overnight; this is just too much.
The leader's face darkened.
Upon seeing this, the village chief quickly said, "It was indeed my fault for not being careful before. I will be more careful in the future and will not let the child get hurt again."
Upon hearing this, the leader nodded slightly, "You must do what you say."
The village chief repeatedly assured him.
Xu Jinhuan was somewhat dissatisfied with this approach and said, "If my parents beat me again, can I petition the higher authorities? I saw that's how it's handled on TV."
The leader's face stiffened.
Petitioning?
He looked at the village chief and said in a deep voice, "You should resolve this matter today. The child's matter cannot be delayed. If any problems arise later, come to me immediately."
The village chief couldn't help but think that Xu Jinhuan was cunning.
On the surface, he nodded repeatedly, patting his chest and assuring her, "Boss, don't worry, I will definitely..."
Before he could finish speaking, the door was pushed open, and Huang Xiu entered.
As soon as Huang Xiu entered, she angrily cursed, "You brat, you've really grown up..."
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